Harley Richard Street – Unlike the rest of the original Temptations, who migrated from Southern states, Street was the first member of the group to actually be born and raised in Detroit, Michigan
Introduction Richard Street had one distinction that set him apart from the men who formed the classic Temptations lineup: he was actually born and raised in Detroit. That may sound…
Paul Williams-By the late 1960s, his health had deteriorated significantly. He kept portable oxygen tanks waiting for him in the stage wings just to survive their intense dance routines
Background By the late 1960s, Paul Williams was sometimes stepping offstage and reaching for an oxygen tank just so he could keep performing with The Temptations. To the audience, the…
While Red Solo cups were already a massive staple of American culture before 2011, Toby Keith’s hit song drastically skewed the company’s sales by making the red cup overwhelmingly more popular than any other color
Introduction By the time Toby Keith released “Red Solo Cup” in 2011, the red plastic party cup was already deeply embedded in American culture. It had been around since the…
Toby was personally invited by Dolly Parton to perform during her 50 Years At The Grand Ole Opry TV special
Introduction By the time Dolly Parton celebrated 50 years at the Grand Ole Opry, she had already spent decades working with nearly every kind of country artist imaginable. So when…
CMA Awards Sweep (1972–1975) – For four consecutive years, the industry honored Conway and Loretta Lynn as the Vocal Duo of the Year.
Introduction From 1972 through 1975, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn owned one category at the CMA Awards. For four consecutive years, the Country Music Association named them Vocal Duo of…
Conway Twitty was Born in Friars Point, Mississippi, Harold Jenkins was a talented baseball player.
Introduction Before the name Conway Twitty meant anything in country music, Harold Lloyd Jenkins had another serious ambition: baseball. Born in Friars Point, Mississippi, in 1933, Jenkins grew up playing…
José José – Amar y Querer
Introduction “Amar y Querer” es una de esas canciones que parecen sencillas hasta que uno escucha con atención lo que realmente está diciendo. José José la grabó para Reencuentro, álbum…
Lorenzo Santamaría – Para Que No Me Olvides
Introduction “Para Que No Me Olvides” fue una de las canciones que terminó definiendo la carrera de Lorenzo Santamaría. Publicada en 1975 dentro del álbum del mismo nombre, la canción…
Camilo Sesto – Duda De Amor
Introduction “Duda de Amor” pertenece a esa parte del repertorio de Camilo Sesto donde el conflicto no nace de la ausencia total del amor, sino de algo más incómodo: seguir…