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Never Number One

Never Number One: “Led Zeppelin IV”

Led Zeppeling IV (Atlantic, 1971)

By J.A. Bartlett | February 15, 2012

It seems impossible that one of the most popular albums of all time, one that is discovered by every new generation, one that will probably still be heard in 100 years, never made it to #1 on the American charts. But that was its fate 40 years ago… Read more »

Top 10

Top 10 Biggest Jumps To Number 1 (Singles, 1957-1997)

When it came to his #1 hit, Bobby Goldsboro had "big air." (YouTube)

By Michael Verity | February 8, 2012

When we say these songs were "number one with a bullet," we really mean it. Here are the Top 10 Biggest Jumps to Number 1 in the history of pop music. Hit Me With the List Read more »

Going For The Gold

Going For The Gold: Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel, 2009 (Bryan Bedder Getty Images Entertainment)

By Michael Verity | December 16, 2011

Overshadowed by his work with Paul Simon, the solo output of Art Garfunkel is somewhat forgotten by time. It shouldn't be: the first three of his seven solo albums were million-sellers. Let's give Artie the props he deserves. … Read more »

One Hit Wonders

One-Hit Wonders: Johnny Ace And “Pledging My Love”

Johnny Ace - "Pledging My Love" (Duke, 1955)

By Michael Verity | December 14, 2011

Immortalized by Paul Simon in his song "The Late Great Johnny Ace," John Marshall Alexander was a Founding Father of R&B who was also, sadly, just a One Hit Wonder. Let's give another listen to his greatest cut, "Pledging My Love." … Read more »

What Goes On

What Goes On: Paul Simon News

Paul Simon and David Byrne at Webster Hall, June 6, 2011 (YouTube)

By Michael Verity | November 21, 2011

The poet laureate of American Songwriters will release a special edition of his latest album and be featured on PBS. So Beautiful! Read more »

Best Sellers From The 80's

Best Sellers From The ’80′s: Paul Simon’s “Graceland”

Paul Simon - Graceland (Warner Brothers, 1986)

By Michael Verity | November 12, 2011

Though it never yielded more than a Top 25 single, Graceland was a multi-million selling album that marked Paul Simon's return to commercial success. Let's Go to Graceland Read more »

What Goes On

What Goes On: Paul Simon To Drop “Graceland” 25

Paul Simon at Glastonbury, 2011 (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

By Michael Verity | October 14, 2011

One of the poet laureates of American songwriting, Paul Simon will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Graceland with a box set and tour. Click Here to Be in the Know Read more »

Rock Flashback

Rock Flashback: Who Scored #1 Albums in Five Different Decades?

Since we don't want to give away the answer to the question, please enjoy this photograph of an autumn landscape instead of one showing the artist. (Getty Images/Ross Land)

By J.A. Bartlett | October 12, 2011

Who is the only artist to have a #1 album on the American charts in five different decades -- '00s, '90s, '80s, '70s, and '60s? Go Ahead and Guess Read more »

The Producers

The Producers: Del Newman

By Michael Verity | August 24, 2011

Del Newman Protege Randy Van Warmer (YouTube) A brilliant arranger and orchestrator who worked on numerous classic albums of the 1970s, Del Newman also sat in the producer's chair for a handful of quality pop albums. Tell Me His Story Read more »