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Bring On the Bongo Beat
Turns out that the bongos have played a bigger role in rock than perhaps first thought. Here are a bunch of stellar appearances.
John Smistad
John Smistad is a multi-published author living in the sensational south Puget Sound area of Washington state with his fabulous family. He is passionate about music, movies, sports, and his Norwegian heritage. Uff da! John has enjoyed concert performances ranging from Paul McCartney to Melissa Manchester, The Stones to Barry Manilow. Rock on, man. Fun facts: John has no middle name (really) and once rode in a DeLorean he swears flew to the future. And back again. Hey, you don’t know.
Seven 80s Movies Worth Watching (or Again)
There were a lot of great 80s movies, but a few got overlooked or are worth another watch. Our picks. What are yours?
7 Films from the ’70s: Hits & Hidden Gems
The 1970s were a watershed decade for movies. Some were huge hits, others more under-the-radar. A few to check out.
Musical Moments That Made the Movie
There are some movie scenes where the music really punctuates what's going on on screen. Here are a few choice selections.
Pop Music’s Most Unlikely Hits
From a French nun's song to a 7 1/2 minute classic, these tracks defied chart logic by becoming huge hits.