Chubby Checker: The Man Who Got America Twisting
THE MAN WHO GOT AMERICA TWISTING: How Chubby Checker Changed Music Forever Few artists can say they started a worldwide…
Chubby Checker – “Limbo Rock”: The Dance Craze Hit That Kept the Party Going
“Limbo Rock” is one of the signature dance hits of Chubby Checker and one of the most recognizable party songs…
Chubby Checker’s 60-Year Marriage to Beauty Queen Catharina Lodders: A Love Story That Stood the Test of Time
Chubby Checker may be forever remembered as the man who got the world dancing with “The Twist,” but away from…
Chubby Checker – “Good, Good Lovin’”: The Upbeat R&B Hit That Showcased His Early Rock and Roll Energy
“Good, Good Lovin’” is one of the early recordings by Chubby Checker, released in 1960 as a single before he…
Carpenters – “When You’ve Got What It Takes”: A Gentle Reflection on Love and Lasting Commitment
“When You’ve Got What It Takes” is a warm, understated ballad by the legendary duo Carpenters, featured on their tenth…
Carl Douglas – “Kung Fu Fighting”: The Global Smash That Blended Pop, Disco, and Martial Arts Fever
“Kung Fu Fighting” is the signature hit of Carl Douglas and one of the most recognizable novelty-pop songs of the…
CHIC – “Le Freak”: The Disco Smash That Turned Rejection into a Global Celebration
“Le Freak” is the signature hit of Chic and one of the most successful disco songs ever recorded. Released in…
Little Richard – “Tutti Frutti”: The Explosive Hit That Helped Launch Rock and Roll
“Tutti Frutti” is one of the most influential songs in the history of popular music and the breakthrough hit of…
Bonnie Tyler dead at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer best known for Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding Out for a Hero, and It’s…
Chubby Checker – “Let’s Twist Again”: The Joyful Dance Craze That Kept the Twist Alive
“Let’s Twist Again” is one of the signature hits of Chubby Checker and one of the most enduring dance songs…