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  • March 13 in Pop Culture History

    March 13 in Pop Culture History

    March 13 History, Facts and Trivia

    March 13 History Highlights

    • 1871 – The Planet Uranus was discovered by William Herschel.
    • 1943 – “Operation Flash”, an attempt to assassinate Adolph Hitler failed.
    • 1969 – Apollo 9 returned safely to Earth after testing the Lunar Module.
    • The 1993 Storm of the Century affected the Eastern US, dropping feet of snow
    • 2020 -Breonna Taylor was killed when police officers forcibly entered her home in Louisville, Kentucky, sparking extensive protests against police brutality.
    • If you were born on March 13th,
      You were likely conceived the week of… June 20th (prior year)

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

    On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

    “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

    He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

    “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

    But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

    In reply, Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

    “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

    The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

    Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

    March 13 is…

    Coconut Torte Day
    Ginger Ale Day
    Good Samaritan Day
    Jewel Day
    K-9 Veterans Day
    Open An Umbrella Indoors Day
    Smart and Sexy Day

    March 13 Birthday Quotes

    “If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.”
    – Mario Andretti

    “I just want people to feel like they can achieve something great in their lives. We all go through rough times, but love is the antidote. You’ve got to dream and just believe in yourself. And if you believe, you will achieve it.”
    – Common

    “I guess if people all followed the basic principles of their own religions, they would love everybody instead of hating half the world.”
    – Al Jaffee

    “I knew I had to have a hit. I would get no more chances. Analyzing what they had in common I discovered they had many similar elements: harmonic rhythm, placement of the chord changes, choice of harmonic progressions, similar instrumentation, vocal phrases, drum fills, content, even the timbre of the lead solo voice. I decided to write a song that incorporated all these elements in one record.”
    – Neil Sedaka

    “Don’t worry about it. Babe Ruth struck out on occasion, too.”
    – Walter Annenberg

    March 13 Birthdays

    1908 – Walter Annenberg, American publisher, philanthropist, and diplomat (died in 2002)
    1910 – Sammy Kaye, American saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader (died in 1987)
    1911 – L. Ron Hubbard, American author, founder of Scientology (died in 1986)
    1921 – Al Jaffee, American cartoonist
    1939 – Neil Sedaka, American singer-songwriter
    1942 – Scatman John, American singer-songwriter (died in 1999)
    1947 – Lyn St. James, American race car driver
    1950 – William H. Macy, American actor
    1951 – Charo, Spanish-American singer, guitarist, and actress
    1956 – Dana Delany, American actress
    1960 – Adam Clayton, English-Irish musician, U2
    1972 – Common, American rapper
    1976 – Danny Masterson, American actor
    1985 – Emile Hirsch, American actor
    1987 – Marco Andretti, American race car driver

    March 13 History

    1639 – Formerly ‘New College,’ Harvard College was renamed after clergyman John Harvard.

    1781 – German-born English astronomer William Hershel discovered Uranus.

    1862 – The US government forbade all Union army officers from returning fugitive slaves, effectively annulling the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and setting the stage for the Emancipation Proclamation.

    1868 – Impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson began. He was found ‘not guilty.’

    1877 – The first US Patent (#188,292) for earmuffs was issued to teen-aged Chester Greenwood of Farmington, Maine.

    March 13, 1898 – Microsoft Windows 2.11 was released.

    1930 – The discovery of a ninth planet, named Pluto, was announced by Clyde W. Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory. Pluto was later degraded to a ‘Dwarf Planet.’

    1954 – #1 Hit March 13, 1954 – April 9, 1954: Jo Stafford – Make Love To Me!

    March 13, 1956 – Elvis Presley released his first Album

    1964 – Catherine ‘Kitty’ Genovese was stabbed in Queens, NY. It was reported that no bystanders heard what happened.

    1965 – #1 Hit March 13, 1965 – March 26, 1965: The Beatles – Eight Days a Week

    1969 – Disney’s The Love Bug opened in theaters.

    1975 – #1 Hit March 13, 1976 – April 2, 1976: The Four Seasons – December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)

    1993 – #1 Hit March 13, 1993 – April 30, 1993: Snow – Informer

    1999 – #1 Hit March 13, 1999 – April 9, 1999: Cher – Believe

    2013 – Pope Francis was elected in the papal conclave as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church.

    Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts

    Sean Connery – Real Name: Thomas Connery

    Morris the Cat represents 9Lives cat food.

    Whoever invented the letter W was a genius, they created the only multi-syllable, multi-word, based-off-of-another-letter letter, and it’s barely ever used. #IdontknowwhatImtalkingabout

    “I’m a mog – half man, half dog. I’m my own best friend.”- Barf (John Candy) #moviequotes

    Some day in the future, when space flight is common, some nerd is going to recreate a complete NASA Apollo moon rocket and re-create the moon landing.

    Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. has the longest recorded surname in history.

    Striker: “Surely you can’t be serious.”
    Rumack: “I am serious … and don’t call me Shirley.” – Ted Striker and Dr. Rumack (Robert Hays and Leslie Nielsen) in Airplane!, 1980

    In 1999 the United Nations proposed a global tax on every email sent.

    If Canada and the United States were to combine into one country called the Federation of North America, the first benefit would be that new acronym. #thinkaboutit

    The groove located in the middle of the place above your lips is called a “philtrum.”

    The skin of a Honey Badger is tough enough to resist several machete blows and is almost impervious to arrows and spears.

    We should only pay attention to inclement weather being serious when the meteorologist on the news has rolled up their sleeves, ditched the jacket & tie, and unbuttoned their collar.

    The Capital of Pakistan is Islamabad

    The biggest film of 1967: The Jungle Book (Musical) earned ~ $142,000,000

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  • The Ring of Gyges

    The Ring of Gyges

    The Ring of Gyges: Exploring Morality and Invisibility

    What would you do if you could never be caught?

    That’s the challenge posed by The Ring of Gyges, a thought experiment introduced by Plato in The Republic (Book II). It’s not just a magic story. It’s a deep dive into the nature of morality, justice, and human character—a tale that’s as relevant today as it was in ancient Greece.

    The scenario is simple but unsettling: Would you still act morally if no one could see your actions? And if not, what does that say about the real source of our ethics?

    The Story

    Plato tells the story through Glaucon, who challenges Socrates by recounting the myth of Gyges, a shepherd in the service of the king of Lydia.

    One day, after an earthquake, Gyges discovers a cave containing a bronze horse with a dead giant inside. On the corpse’s finger is a mysterious ring. Gyges takes it and soon discovers that he becomes invisible when he turns the ring inward.

    With his newfound power, Gyges seduces the queen, murders the king, and seizes the throne.

    No one holds him accountable. No one knows what he’s done. And that’s the point.

    According to Glaucon, anyone—no matter how just—would act the same if they had such power.

    Glaucon’s Challenge

    Glaucon uses the story to argue that people are only just because of social consequences. We don’t want to be punished. We want approval. But take away those consequences—through a ring of invisibility—and our true selfish nature will emerge.

    He says that justice is a social contract, a mutual agreement among people who fear the consequences of wrongdoing. Strip away that fear, and morality collapses.

    Or does it?

    This is the question Socrates—and Plato—aim to explore throughout the rest of The Republic.

    The Real Ethical Dilemma

    The Ring of Gyges isn’t about fantasy. It’s about temptation. Plato’s challenge is timeless:

    • If you could act without consequences…

    • If you could steal, lie, or cheat with impunity…

    • If you could harm without being caught…

    …would you still choose to be good?

    And if the answer is no, does that mean justice is just a performance?

    Socrates’ Rebuttal

    Socrates doesn’t deny that the ring could corrupt. But he argues that injustice damages the soul of the one who commits it. Even if a person gains power or pleasure through wrongdoing, they suffer internally—through disordered desires, anxiety, or spiritual disharmony.

    In Plato’s vision, justice is not just about external rules. It’s about inner harmony. A just person is aligned with reason, controls their impulses, and lives with peace of mind.

    In this view, morality is its own reward—even if no one is watching.

    Modern Parallels

    The Ring of Gyges has found echoes in countless modern scenarios:

    1. Online Anonymity

    On the internet, many people behave worse under the mask of anonymity—trolling, doxxing, or spreading misinformation. Without accountability, the ring goes digital.

    2. Whistleblowers vs. Corrupt Officials

    When people think they’re untouchable—politicians, executives, even religious leaders—they sometimes act as if the rules don’t apply. Invisibility comes in many forms: legal power, social privilege, or institutional cover.

    3. Surveillance and Ethics

    Debates about government surveillance often raise this question in reverse: If people behave better when they know they’re being watched, is mass surveillance justified?

    Would you prefer a society where people do the right thing because it’s right, or because they’re afraid of being seen?

    The Psychology of Hidden Actions

    Research in psychology supports Plato’s concern. Studies show that **people are more likely to cheat or lie when:

    • They feel anonymous

    • They perceive low risk of detection

    • They think “everyone else is doing it”

    Conversely, people are more ethical when:

    • They reflect on their values

    • They feel watched or accountable

    • They see others acting ethically

    In short, character and context both matter. The ring doesn’t create evil but reveals what’s already there.

    Related Thought Experiments

    • The Trolley Problem: Focuses on moral decision-making with visible consequences. The Ring of Gyges flips that script—what happens when no consequences exist?

    • The Experience Machine: Explores whether pleasure is enough, or if authenticity matters too.

    • Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: Also in The Republic, it contrasts illusion and enlightenment—another journey from shadow to truth.

    These stories all test what it means to live a good life.

    Pop Culture References

    The Ring of Gyges has inspired many fictional works:

    • The One Ring in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings: Grants invisibility—and slowly corrupts the bearer.

    • H.G. Wells’ The Invisible Man: A scientist turns invisible and descends into madness and crime.

    • Harry Potter’s Invisibility Cloak: Used for both noble and mischievous ends.

    The trope of “power without consequence” is a storytelling staple—and a moral test.

    What Would You Do?

    Here’s the twist: Most people believe they would still act morally. But when tested, the line between who we are and what we do when no one’s watching often blurs.

    The Ring of Gyges forces us to ask:

    • Is morality real, or is it performance?

    • Do we act justly out of principle or out of fear?

    • Who are we when no one is looking?

    It’s easy to say, “I would never,”—but the point is to ask, “What would keep me from doing wrong?”

    Glossary of Terms

    • Justice: Fairness or moral rightness; in Plato’s philosophy, inner harmony between reason, spirit, and desire.

    • Ethics: The study of right and wrong behavior.

    • Social Contract: The idea that society is based on mutual agreements for the common good.

    • Anonymity: The condition of being unknown or unidentifiable—often linked to moral disengagement.

    • Moral Character: The traits or habits that reflect how a person consistently chooses right from wrong.

    Discussion Questions

    1. Would you act differently if you knew no one would ever find out?

    2. What keeps you from doing something wrong: consequences, conscience, or community?

    3. Is morality still meaningful when no one else is affected or aware?

    References and Further Reading

  • March 12 in Pop Culture History

    March 12 in Pop Culture History

    March 12 History, Facts and Trivia

    March 12 History Highlights

    • 1609 – Bermuda was colonized by England
    • 1933 – President Roosevelt gave his first ‘Fireside Speech’
    • 1938 – Austria was invaded by Germany
    • 1998 – The Church of England ordained its first female priests.
    • March 12 19** Birthday (fictional) Perry White, DC Comics
    • March 12, 19**Birthday (fictional) Homer Simpson, The Simpsons
    • If you were born on March 12th,
      You were likely conceived the week of… June 19th (prior year)

    Girl Scout Day

    On March 12, 1912, Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low assembled a group of eighteen girls from Savannah, Georgia for the first Girl Scout (Girl Guides) meeting. Low believed that all young ladies should have the chance to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. She organized service projects, outdoor adventures, and enrichment programs to urge girls out of the house and into the community.

    Today, over 4.4 million girls are active Girl Scouts and members.

    National Flower Day

    Did you know that flowers have been around for over 145 million years? Flowers first appeared in the Cretaceous period, and they’ve changed the face of the earth ever since. Before flowers, the world was filled with ferns and conifers – an endlessly green landscape. Flowers diversified rapidly, thanks to insects and dinosaurs plowing their way across the earth. The explosion of plant varieties and color cascaded into the birth of several plant families we know today. Flowering plants are vital to existence – they’re food sources that provide humans and animals with the sustenance we need to survive.

    March 12 is…

    Alfred Hitchcock Day
    Baked Scallops Day
    Girl Scout Day
    Plant a Flower Day

    March 12 Birthday Quotes

    “Be stupid, be dumb, be funny, if that’s who you are. Don’t try to be someone that society wants you to be, that’s stupid. So be yourself.”
    – Christina Grimmie

    “The day you stop caring what other people think of you is the day your life begins.”
    – Aaron Eckhart

    “Free enterprise has done more to lift people out of poverty, to help build a strong middle class, to help educate our kids, and to make our lives better than all the programs of government combined.”
    – Mitt Romney

    “You have to choose whether to love yourself or not.”
    – James Taylor

    “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that g*dd*mn mountain.”
    – Jack Kerouac

    March 12 Birthdays

    1864 – W.H.R. Rivers, English anthropologist, neurologist, ethnologist, and psychiatrist (died in 1922)
    1921 – Gordon MacRae, American actor and singer (died in 1986)
    1922 – Jack Kerouac, American author and poet (died in 1969)
    1925 – Harry Harrison, American author and illustrator (died in 2012)
    1933 – Barbara Feldon, American actress
    1940 – Al Jarreau, American singer (died in 2017)
    1946 – Liza Minnelli, American actress, singer and dancer
    1947 – Mitt Romney, American businessman and politician
    1948 – James Taylor, American singer-songwriter
    1957 – Marlon Jackson, American singer-songwriter, Jackson 5
    1960 – Courtney B. Vance, American actor
    1962 – Darryl Strawberry, American baseball player
    1968 – Aaron Eckhart, American actor
    1969 – Jake Tapper, American journalist
    1984 – Jaimie Alexander, American actress
    1994 – Christina Grimmie, American singer-songwriter (died in 2016)

    March 12 History

    1894 – Coca-Cola bottles were sold to the public for the first time, in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

    1912 – The Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA) were founded in the United States.

    1923 – Phonofilm, the first motion picture with a sound-on-film track was demonstrated at a press conference by Dr. Lee De Forest, who was also the inventor of the radio tube in 1907.

    1928 – St. Francis Dam collapsed San Francisquito Canyon, California

    1933 – New resident Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first national radio address or “fireside chat,” from the White House.

    March 12, 1952, 19** Birthday (fictional) Homer Simpson, The Simpsons

    1987 – Broadway Show – Les Miserables (Musical) March 12, 1987

    1988 – #1 Hit March 12, 1988 – March 25, 1988: Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up

    1993 – ’93 Superstorm stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to the northeastern US. 318 were killed.

    1994 – #1 Hit March 12, 1994 – April 8, 1994: Ace Of Base – The Sign

    1994 – The Church of England ordained its first female priests.

    1999 – Former Warsaw Pact members the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland joined NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

    2003 – 15-year-old Elizabeth Smart was found in Sandy, Utah, nine months after being abducted from her Salt Lake City home.

    2003 – The Dixie Chicks’ lead singer, Natalie Maines said, in an interview with The Guardian “Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence. And we’re ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas.” That lead to a revolt from many of their fans.

    2008 – Hulu opened online.

    Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts

    “Die, my dear? Why that’s the last thing I’ll do!” – Groucho Marx #LastWords

    Portia De Rossi – Real Name: Amanda Lee Rogers

    John Wayne actually went bald in the 1940s and wore a hairpiece throughout his career.

    “These go to eleven” – Nigel Tufnel #moviequotes

    “That was the most fun I’ve ever had without laughing.” – Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) #moviequotes

    As a child, Audrey Hepburn was a courier for resistance fighters in Holland during World War II.

    Antarctica is the largest desert on earth.

    “You don’t want to get mixed up with a guy like me Dottie. I’m a loner. A rebel.” – Pee-Wee Herman #moviequotes

    Marie Curie – Real Name: Manya Sklodowska

    A scream and a whisper are the same volumes in your head.

    The British Royal family is named after Windsor Castle, not the other way around.

    Useless Pronunciation: K as in knot

    Dorothy ACTUALLY said: “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” #moviequotes

    Every year in the US, over 600 people are struck by lightning.

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  • The Paradox of Hedonism

    The Paradox of Hedonism

    The Paradox of Hedonism: Why Chasing Happiness Can Leave You Empty

    Happiness. It’s the one thing nearly everyone wants—and yet, the harder we chase it, the more elusive it seems. This odd reality is captured in a philosophical idea known as the paradox of hedonism, which suggests that pursuing pleasure directly often leads to disappointment, not satisfaction.

    It sounds counterintuitive: If you want to be happy, shouldn’t you pursue what feels good? But countless thinkers, from Greek philosophers to modern psychologists, have argued the opposite—that happiness is best achieved as a byproduct, not a goal.

    Let’s unwrap this paradox and explore why joy doesn’t like to be hunted.

    What Is the Paradox of Hedonism?

    Also known as the pleasure paradox, this idea suggests that:

    The more intensely you pursue pleasure or happiness for its own sake, the less likely you are to achieve it.

    Coined by British philosopher Henry Sidgwick in the 19th century and popularized by John Stuart Mill, the concept isn’t just theoretical. It has practical roots in how people live, work, love, and struggle.

    Mill himself put it succinctly:

    “Those only are happy who have their minds fixed on some object other than their own happiness.”

    Ancient Roots: The Greeks Were Onto Something

    The paradox isn’t new. Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher often (mis)labeled a hedonist, believed that true pleasure comes from simplicity, moderation, and avoiding pain—not from indulgence.

    • He warned against luxury for its own sake.

    • He taught that peace of mind (ataraxia) was more valuable than bursts of sensory pleasure.

    In short: Don’t chase the high. Cultivate the calm.

    Modern Psychology Agrees

    Today’s psychologists echo these ideas with evidence-based studies:

    1. Happiness as a Side Effect

    Research shows that people who focus too much on being happy often feel worse in the long run. Why?

    • It sets unrealistic expectations.

    • It leads to constant self-monitoring.

    • It increases disappointment when feelings don’t match the goal.

    2. Flow Theory

    Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi introduced the concept of flow—a state of intense engagement where time fades and effort feels effortless.

    Ironically, people in flow aren’t thinking about happiness. They’re immersed in something meaningful—and happiness follows.

    3. Self-Determination Theory

    According to this model, intrinsic goals (like connection, mastery, and autonomy) lead to deeper well-being than extrinsic goals (like fame, wealth, or constant pleasure).

    Pursuing meaning leads to satisfaction. Pursuing pleasure alone often does not.

    Real-Life Examples

    You don’t have to be a philosopher to experience this paradox.

    • Romance: The person desperate to find love may come across as clingy or anxious—and sabotage relationships.

    • Leisure: Obsessing over having the perfect vacation can make you miserable when things don’t go exactly as planned.

    • Social Media: Chasing likes, follows, and digital approval might feel rewarding in the moment, but studies show it often undermines long-term well-being.

    The harder you try to feel good, the more you notice when you don’t.

    So What Does Work?

    If direct pursuit is flawed, how do we find happiness? Philosophers and psychologists offer a few detours that work surprisingly well.

    1. Focus on Others

    Volunteering, acts of kindness, and social connection consistently rank high in happiness studies. People who give their time and attention to others often report more personal satisfaction than those who focus solely on themselves.

    2. Engage in Purposeful Work

    Finding “your thing”—a skill, job, or calling that matters—creates structure and pride. Even difficult tasks can yield satisfaction if they’re meaningful.

    3. Cultivate Gratitude

    Regularly reflecting on what’s already good in your life shifts the focus away from what’s missing. This reorientation helps combat the “hedonic treadmill,” where you quickly adapt to new pleasures and want more.

    4. Let Go a Little

    Sometimes, the best path is simply not trying so hard. Mindfulness practices like meditation teach people to accept the moment, not force it to be joyful. Happiness often shows up when you stop demanding it.

    Ethical Dimensions

    The paradox also raises moral questions. Is it selfish to chase personal pleasure above all else? Can a life devoted solely to hedonism be fulfilling—or even moral?

    1. Utilitarianism vs. Egoism

    Utilitarians like Mill believed that seeking the good of others often enhances your own well-being. Egoists, in contrast, prioritize personal gain. The paradox suggests egoism might be self-defeating: chasing happiness alone can make you unhappy.

    2. Virtue Ethics

    From this angle, a good life isn’t one filled with pleasure—it’s one lived with courage, wisdom, and compassion. Happiness is the shadow cast by living well, not the object in the spotlight.

    3. Existentialism

    Philosophers like Viktor Frankl and Albert Camus emphasized meaning over pleasure. Frankl, a Holocaust survivor, famously wrote:

    “Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.”

    In extreme suffering, happiness may be out of reach—but meaning never has to be.

    Cultural Influences

    Western cultures often emphasize personal happiness as a life goal. But other traditions view it differently:

    • Buddhism teaches that desire is the root of suffering—and that clinging to pleasure leads to pain.

    • Confucianism values harmony, duty, and social order above personal gratification.

    • Stoicism advocates cultivating inner resilience rather than chasing external comfort.

    In short: The world’s oldest wisdom traditions don’t glorify pleasure—they guide people beyond it.

    Glossary of Terms

    • Hedonism – The pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.

    • Flow – A psychological state of deep engagement and focus.

    • Ataraxia – A state of serene calmness, especially in Epicurean philosophy.

    • Hedonic Treadmill – The tendency to return to a stable level of happiness despite positive or negative events.

    • Self-Determination Theory – A psychological framework highlighting the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

    Discussion Questions

    1. Have you ever experienced the paradox of hedonism in your own life?

    2. Should happiness be a goal, or a side effect of something else?

    3. How might our culture’s emphasis on pleasure impact our moral development?

    References and Further Reading

    • Sidgwick, Henry. The Methods of Ethics, 1874.

    • Mill, John Stuart. Utilitarianism, 1863.

    • Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience.

    • Frankl, Viktor. Man’s Search for Meaning, 1946.

    • Psychology Today – “Why Chasing Happiness Doesn’t Work”

  • Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1938?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1938?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1938?

    38 Trivia Questions for 1938 History

    (answers)

    1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1938?

    2. Who directed and narrated a radio drama performance of The War of the Worlds on the CBS radio network on October 30, 1938?

    3. What comedy duo made their radio debut on The Kate Smith Hour?

    4. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1938?

    5. In 1938, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

    6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1938?

    7. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1938: Dawn Wells, Evel Knievel, Christoper Lloyd, or Betty White?

    8. Californian Jonathon DeLonge is credited with inventing this surfside toy in 1938…

    9. Who was the President of the United States in 1938?

    10. American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Robert Johnson died from poisoning at the age of 27, which makes him an early member of what cultural phenomenon group?

    11. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1938?

    12. This means “dry writing” in Greek, which means making copies without ink. What is the name of the company that offered this device?

    13. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1938?

    14. How many people lived in the United States in 1938?

    15. John McCullough and his son Alex invented a summer treat. What tasty treat did they create?

    16. John and Alex McCullough and Sherb Noble created what snack food chain?

    17. On November 1, 1938, the horse race “Match of the Century” occurred at Pimlico Race Course between Seabiscuit and War Admiral. Who won?

    18. What was the first commercial product to be made with nylon?

    19. Who did Jack Haley replace as the Tin Man while filming The Wizard of Oz due to a makeup allergy?

    20. What did child star (23-year-old) Jackie Coogan sue his mother and stepfather?

    21. Called the “largest act of environmental warfare in history, “this river’s flood killed 400,000 people in China. What is the name of the river?

    22. Franklin D. Roosevelt founded this non-profit organization to combat childhood polio.

    23. On September 15, 1938, brothers Lloyd and Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates did what while playing against the New York Giants?

    24. They first appeared in the 1938 cartoon Donald’s Nephews. Name them.

    25. This world-famous psychoanalyst fled Nazi Germany and lived in exile in the United Kingdom until he died in 1939.

    26. Who won the 1938 World Series?

    27. Completing a round-the-world trip in a record 91 hours (three days, 19 hours, 17 minutes) to and from New York City. It was one of several records this millionaire set in the 1930s. Name that millionaire.

    28. This pilot took off from New York, planning to land in California. He landed in Ireland instead. Name that aviator.

    29. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1938?

    30. Debuting on NBC radio, what was special about Information Please?

    31. While working for E.I. du Pont de Nemours in New Jersey, Roy J. Plunkett discovered what household and industrial coating?

    32. Her role in this film, the story of a headstrong young Southern woman, earned Bette Davis an Acadamy Award for Best Actress…

    33. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1938?

    34. What was first synthesized by Albert Hofmann in Basel, Switzerland?

    35. What was discovered in Saudi Arabia in 1938?

    36. What was the federal minimum wage in 1938?

    37. This Pulitzer-winning play tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners. Please name the title and author.

    38. Where did Superman make his first appearance?

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Who created Superman?

    2. Who was the American Vice-President in 1938?

    3. Who starred as Ebeneezer Scrooge in the 1938 adaptation of A Christmas Carol?

    4. Called “the father of nuclear chemistry,” who discovered the nuclear fission of uranium?

    5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1938?

    6. Calling itself “the world’s first oceanarium” – it opened in Florida on June 23, 1938. Name that park.

    7. Who were the 1938 NFL Champions?
    New York Giants

    8. Who was the Pope in 1938?

    9. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1938?

    10. Can you name the passenger ship that crossed the Atlantic eastbound between Southampton, Cherbourg, UK, and New York in the (then) record time of 3 days 20 hours 42 minutes? HINT: She retired in 1967.

    The Answers:

    38 Trivia Answers for 1938 History

    1. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1938?
    A-Tisket, A Tasket by Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb

    2. Who directed and narrated a radio drama performance of The War of the Worlds on the CBS radio network on October 30, 1938?
    Orson Wells

    3. What comedy duo made their radio debut on The Kate Smith Hour?
    Abbott and Costello

    4. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1938?
    The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

    5. In 1938, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
    Men – 61.9 years, Women – 65.3 years.

    6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1938?
    Boys Town

    7. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1938: Dawn Wells, Evel Knievel, Christoper Lloyd, or Betty White?
    Betty White (born January 17, 1922)

    8. Californian Jonathon DeLonge is credited with inventing this surfside toy in 1938…
    The Beach Ball

    9. Who was the President of the United States in 1938?
    Franklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933 – April 12, 1945)

    10. American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Robert Johnson died from poisoning at the age of 27, which makes him an early member of what cultural phenomenon group?
    The ’27 Club’

    11. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1938?
    In 1938, The Chicago Black Hawks won over the Toronto Maple Leafs (3 games to 1)

    12. This means “dry writing” in Greek, which is making copies without ink. What is the name of the company that offered this device?
    Xerox (the process is called Xerography)

    13. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1938?
    9 cents

    14. How many people lived in the United States in 1938?
    The population was an estimated 129,824,939 people.

    15. John McCullough and his son Alex invented a summer treat. What tasty treat did they create?
    Soft-serve ice cream

    16. John and Alex McCullough and Sherb Noble created what snack food chain?
    Dairy Queen

    17. On November 1, 1938, the horse race “Match of the Century” occurred at Pimlico Race Course between Seabiscuit and War Admiral. Who won?
    Seabiscuit

    18. What was the first commercial product to be made with nylon?
    The nylon-bristle toothbrush

    19. Who did Jack Haley replace as the Tin Man while filming The Wizard of Oz due to a makeup allergy?
    Buddy Ebsen

    20. What did child star (23-year-old) Jackie Coogan sue his mother and stepfather?
    They stole and spent his childhood earnings. (over $3,000,000)

    21. Called the “largest act of environmental warfare in history, “this river’s flood killed 400,000 people in China. What is the name of the river?
    The Yellow River

    22. Franklin D. Roosevelt founded this non-profit organization to combat childhood polio.
    The March of Dimes (aka National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis)

    23. On September 15, 1938, brothers Lloyd and Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates did what while playing against the New York Giants?
    They hit back-to-back home runs. ( B.J. and Justin Upton did it again in 2013, playing for the Atlanta Braves)

    24. They first appeared in the 1938 cartoon Donald’s Nephews. Name them.
    Huey, Dewey, and Louie.

    25. This world-famous psychoanalyst fled Nazi Germany and lived in exile in the United Kingdom until he died in 1939.
    Sigmund Freud

    26. Who won the 1938 World Series?
    In 1938, The New York Yankees won, beating the Chicago Cubs (4 games to 0)

    27. Completing a round-the-world trip in a record 91 hours (three days, 19 hours, 17 minutes), to and from New York City. It was one of several records this millionaire set in the 1930s. Name that millionaire.
    Howard Hughes

    28. This pilot took off from New York, planning to land in California. He landed in Ireland instead. Name that aviator.
    Douglas ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan.

    29. Who was the Time Magazine Man of the Year in 1938?
    Adolf Hitler

    30. Debuting on NBC radio, what was special about Information Please?
    Information Please was the first radio quiz show. (running May 17, 1938 – April 22, 1951)

    31. While working for E.I. du Pont de Nemours in New Jersey, Roy J. Plunkett discovered what household and industrial coating?
    Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene)

    32. Her role in this film, the story of a headstrong young Southern woman, earned Bette Davis an Acadamy Award for Best Actress…
    Jezebel

    33. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1938?
    $0.20 per gallon

    34. What was first synthesized by Albert Hofmann in Basel, Switzerland?
    LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)

    35. What was discovered in Saudi Arabia in 1938?
    Oil (petroleum)

    36. What was the federal minimum wage in 1938?
    25 cents per hour

    37. This Pulitzer-winning play tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners. Please name the title and author.
    Our Town by Thornton Wilder

    38. Where did Superman make his first appearance?
    Action Comics #1 (cover date April 18, 1938)

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Who created Superman?
    Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created him.

    2. Who was the American Vice-President in 1938?
    John Garner (March 4, 1933 – January 20, 1941)

    3. Who starred as Ebeneezer Scrooge in the 1938 adaptation of A Christmas Carol?
    Reginald Owen

    4. Called “the father of nuclear chemistry,” who discovered the nuclear fission of uranium?
    Otto Hahn

    5. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1938?
    Lawrin

    6. Calling itself “the world’s first oceanarium” – it opened in Florida on June 23, 1938. Name that park.
    Marine Studios (aka Marineland of Florida)

    7. Who were the 1938 NFL Champions?
    New York Giants

    8. Who was the Pope in 1938?
    Pope Pius XI, February 6, 1922 – February 10, 1939

    9. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1938?
    Italy

    10. Can you name the passenger ship that crossed the Atlantic eastbound between Southampton, Cherbourg, UK, and New York in the (then) record time of 3 days 20 hours 42 minutes?
    RMS Queen Mary.

  • February 22 in Pop Culture History

    February 22 in Pop Culture History

    February 22nd History, Trivia, and Fun Facts

    February 22nd History Highlights

    • 1651 – St. Peter’s Flood (I): A storm surge flooded the Frisian (Germany/Netherlands) coast, drowning 15,000 people.
    • 1856 – The United States Republican Party opened its first national convention in Pittsburgh.
    • 1878 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opened the first five-and-dime Woolworth store.
    • 1956 – Montgomery, Alabama arrested several civil rights protestors and bus boycotters, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and E.D. Nixon.
    • 1980 – Winter Olympics: Miracle on Ice: In Lake Placid, New York, the United States hockey team defeats the Soviet Union hockey team 4-3.
    • February 22, 2012 – PlayStation Vita released, Video Game Console.
    • If you were born on February 22nd,
      You were likely conceived the week of… June 1st (prior year)

    February 22nd Is…

    Cook a Sweet Potato Day
    George Washington’s (real) Birthday
    National Margarita Day
    National Wildlife Day
    Recreational Sports and Fitness Day
    Walk The Dog Day

    February 22nd Birthday Quotes

    “I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.”
    – George Washington

    “An artist will sooner and with more certainty, establish the character of skeletons, than the most learned anatomist, whose eye has not been accustomed to seize on every peculiarity.”
    – Rembrandt Peale

    I honor the man who is willing to sink
    Half his present repute for the freedom to think,
    And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak,
    Will risk t’other half for the freedom to speak,
    Caring naught for what vengeance the mob has in store,
    Let that mob be the upper ten thousand or lower.
    – James Russell Lowell

    “People who live in the past generally are afraid to compete in the present. I’ve got my faults, but living in the past is not one of them. There’s no future in it.”
    – Sparky Anderson

    “Life is very interesting… in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.”
    – Drew Barrymore

    “I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes.”
    Edna St. Vincent Millay

    “You have a Happiness Switch in you that you can switch on at any time. All you have to do is stop switching it off in order to blackmail yourself or others.”
    – Robert Young

    “Having the presence of mind to react to any situation on stage is what makes the best performers keep their spontaneity intact.”
    – Marni Nixon

    February 22nd Birthdays

    1732 – George Washington, American patriot, general and politician, 1st President of the United States (died in 1799)
    1778 – Rembrandt Peale, American painter (died in 1860)
    1788 – Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher (died in 1860)
    1819 – James Russell Lowell, American poet (died in 1891)
    1839 – Francis Pharcellus Church, American writer/editor (died in 1906)
    1857 – Robert Baden-Powell, British founder of the boy Scouts (and Girl Guides) (died in 1941)
    1892 – Edna St. Vincent Millay (aka Nancy Boyd), American poet and playwright (died in 1950)
    1907 – Sheldon Leonard, American actor, director and producer (died in 1997)
    1907 – Robert Young, American actor (died in 1998)
    1908 – Sir John Mills, English actor (died in 2005)
    1917 – Reed Crandall, American comic book and magazine illustrator (died in 1982)
    1918 – Don Pardo, American radio and television announcer (died in 2014)
    1918 – Robert Wadlow, American, tallest man ever recorded at 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall (died on 1940)
    1927 – Guy Mitchell, American singer (died in 1999)
    1928 – Texas Johnny Brown, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died in 2013)
    1930 – Marni Nixon, American soprano and actress (died in 2016)
    1932 – Edward Kennedy, American politician (died in 2009)
    1933 – Ernie K-Doe, American R&B singer (died in 2001)
    1934 – Sparky Anderson, American baseball manager (died in 2010)
    1945 – Oliver (William Oliver Swofford), American pop singer (died in 2000)
    1950 – Julius Erving, American basketball player and sportscaster
    1953 – Nigel Planer, English actor
    1959 – Kyle MacLachlan, American actor
    1962 – Steve Irwin, Australian zoologist and television host (died in 2006)
    1964 – Ed Boon, American video game designer, co-created Mortal Kombat
    1968 – Jeri Ryan, American model and actress
    1974 – James Blunt, English singer-songwriter
    1975 – Drew Barrymore, American actress, director, producer and screenwriter

    February 22nd History

    1620 – Popcorn was introduced to the English colonists by an Indian named Quadequina.

    1632 – Galileo’s Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems was published.

    1651 – St. Peter’s Flood (I): A storm surge flooded the Frisian (Germany/Netherlands) coast, drowning 15,000 people.

    1759 – Today is the day that middle class 27-year-old George Washington married a rich widow (also 27) Martha Dandridge Curtis, and became a wealthy man (he was already a war hero).

    1819 – Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis and U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams signed the Florida Purchase Treaty, giving the United States control of all of Florida.

    1853 – Washington University in St. Louis was founded as Eliot Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

    1855 – Pennsylvania State University was founded in State College, Pennsylvania (as the Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania)

    1872 – The Prohibition Party held its first national convention in Columbus, Ohio, nominating James Black as its presidential nominee.

    1879 – The first F.W. Woolworth’s Five& Dime opened in Utica, NY. It became the first chain store.

    1892 – Lady Windermere’s Fan, by Oscar Wilde, was first performed at the St James’s Theatre in London.

    1893 – The Record of a Sneeze was filmed by Thomas Edison. It was the first film ‘close up‘.

    1924 – President Calvin Coolidge delivered the first presidential radio broadcast from the White House.

    1934 – It Happened One Night premiered in theaters.

    1956 – Elvis Presley debuted on the music charts with Heartbreak Hotel.

    1959 – Lee Petty defeated Johnny Beauchamp in a photo finish at the brand new Daytona International Speedway in Florida to win the first-ever Daytona 500.

    1960 – #1 Hit February 22, 1960 – April 24, 1960: Percy Faith – Theme from ‘A Summer Place’

    1974 – Samuel Byrck unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate President Richard Nixon.

    1975 – #1 Hit February 22, 1975 – February 28, 1975: Average White Band – Pick Up the Pieces

    1978 – Rock band The Police appeared in a television commercial for Wrigley’s chewing gum

    1980 – The ‘Miracle on Ice’ – The US Men’s Hockey Team won a 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Two days later, the Americans went on to beat Finland and take home the gold medal.

    1983 – Broadway Flop: Moose Murders opened and closes on the same night at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre.

    1990 – Best New Artist Grammy was awarded to song and dance performers Milli Vanilli.

    1997 – #1 Hit February 22, 1997 – March 21, 1997: Spice Girls – Wannabe

    2006 – iTunes sold its BILLIONTH music download. 16-year-old Alex Ostrovsky of West Bloomfield bought “Speed of Sound” by Coldplay. He later got a phone call from Steve Jobs and won a lot of iPod and Mac stuff.

    2006 – At least six men staged Britain’s biggest bank robbery ever stealing the equivalent of 92 million American dollars from a security depot in Tonbridge, Kent.

    February 22, 2012 – PlayStation Vita released, Video Game Console.

    Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts

    The Blues Brothers Bluesmobile is a 1974 Dodge Monaco.

    During Matha Stewart’s incarceration at Alderson Federal Prison Camp, her prison nickname was “M. Diddy”

    If Home Alone were made today, the film would be over in 20 minutes thanks to cell phones and the internet.

    The Commodore 64 is the best selling computer in history.

    Pizza Uno first created the first Deep-Dish Pizza in 1943.

    After watching so many movies, if a guy pulled up and said “No time to explain, get in” – I would.

    “Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won’t taste good.” – Joe Paterno

    Roulette Odds: Red: Payoff: 1:1 True Odds: 47.37%

    Earth has about 760 thunderstorms every hour.

    The 1895 Chicago Times-Herald race was the first automobile race held in the US. Only two of the six cars finished.

    I went to recall something from my memory bank, however, it had collected a significant amount of interest and now I can’t stop thinking about it.

    The official definition of 1 second is based on a quantum mechanical phenomenon: “the duration of 9,192,631,770 oscillations of a Caesium 133 atom’s outermost electron”.

    Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world.

    In a future Superman movie, there should be a scene where Superman has to hurry to get somewhere and when he gets there, realizes he put on his underwear outside his pants.

    The Capital of Uruguay is Montevideo

    Ten percent of all the photos ever taken were taken in the last 12 months. #ireadthatonline

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  • December 22 in Pop Culture History

    December 22 in Pop Culture History

    December 22nd History, Trivia, and Fun Facts

    December 22nd History Highlights

    • December 22, **** Birthday (fictional) Queen Elsa of Arendelle, Frozen, Disney
    • 1956 – Colo, born at the Columbus, Ohio Zoo, was the first gorilla born in Peru.
    • December 22, 2012 (fiction) After a lot of planning, the alien colonization began on Earth on The X-Files, TV.
    • 1990 – Lech Walesa was elected President of Poland.
    • 2010 – The repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, the policy banning homosexuals serving openly in the United States military, was signed into law by President Barack Obama.
    • If you were born on December 22nd,
      You were likely conceived the week of… March 30th (same year)

    Lech Walesa

    Lech Wałęsa is a Polish trade-union activist and politician, who was the President of Poland from 1990 to 1995. He became famous for his role in organizing protests against Communist rule in Poland during the 1980s. In 1983, he co-founded Solidarity, which helped bring about the end of Communism in Poland and across Europe. In 1990, Wałęsa was elected President of Poland in a free and fair election. He served as President until 1995 when he retired from politics. Since then, Wałęsa has remained active in Polish politics and public life. In 2007, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in helping to end Communist rule in Poland.

    Today, Wałęsa is considered a national hero in Poland and is widely respected around the world for his work promoting democracy and human rights. He continues to be an outspoken advocate for freedom, democracy, and human rights and remains an important figure in Polish politics and public life.

    December 22nd is…

    Abilities Day
    Be a Lover of Silence Day
    National Cookie Exchange Day

    December 22nd Birthday Quotes

    “It’s OK to feel crappy sometimes and it’s OK to feel like you don’t look like the next person. But what you have to know is that you are beautiful and you are strong and you are worth it. It’s important to know that.”
    – Jordin Sparks

    “There are no secrets that time does not reveal.”
    – Jean-Baptiste Racine

    “Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination.”
    – Diane Sawyer

    “My heroes are just everyday people who work hard, are honest, and have integrity.”
    – Jordin Sparks

    “Don’t think your dreams don’t come true, because they do. You’d better be careful what you wish for.”
    – Barbara Billingsley

    “I don’t feel particularly comfortable about actors using whatever power they may have to push their beliefs unless they’re extremely well informed.”
    -Ralph Fiennes

    December 22nd Birthdays

    1639 – Jean-Baptiste Racine, French playwright (died in 1699)
    1858 – Giacomo Puccini, Italian composer (died in 1924)
    1862 – Connie Mack, American baseball player, and icon (died in 1956)
    1915 – Barbara Billingsley, American actress (died in 2010)
    1944 – Steve Carlton, American baseball player
    1945 – Diane Sawyer, American journalist
    1946 – Pamela Courson, American girlfriend of Jim Morrison (died in 1974) #27club
    1948 – Steve Garvey, American baseball player
    1960 – Luther Campbell, American rapper
    1962 – Ralph Fiennes, English actor
    1968 – Dina Meyer, American actress
    1970 – Ted Cruz, American politician
    1972 – Vanessa Paradis, French actress
    1989 – Jordin Sparks, American singer
    1993 – Meghan Trainor, American singer-songwriter

    December 22nd History

    December 22, **** Birthday (fictional) Queen Elsa of Arendelle, Frozen, Disney

    856 (Earthquake) Damghan, Iran

    1666 – The French Academy of Sciences was founded.

    1808 – Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony (Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67) premiered. It is one of the most well-known pieces of music of all time.

    1882 – The first string of electric lights decorating a Christmas tree was created for his house by Edward H. Johnson.

    1891 – Asteroid 323 Brucia became the first asteroid discovered using photography.

    1900 – Emil Jellinek, an Austrian racer, bought the first ‘Mercedes’ automobile.

    1937 – The Lincoln Tunnel in New York opened to traffic. A second tube of the Lincoln Tunnel to the north of the first was opened on February 1, 1945, and a third tube was added south of the first on May 25, 1957.

    1947 – The transistor was first demonstrated at Bell Laboratories.

    1956 – Colo was born at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio. She was the first gorilla born in captivity.

    1958 – #1 Hit December 22, 1958 – January 18, 1959: The Chipmunks with David Seville – The Chipmunk Song

    1962 – #1 Hit December 22, 1962 – January 11, 1963: The Tornados – Telstar

    1963 – The National Christmas Tree was not lit until December 22nd because of a national 30-day period of mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy.

    1978 – Full-time businessman and part-time clown John Wayne Gacy confessed to kidnapping, torturing, and killing several dozen young men.

    1979 – #1 Hit December 22, 1979 – January 4, 1980: Rupert Holmes – Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

    1984 – #1 Hit December 22, 1984 – February 1, 1985: Madonna – Like a Virgin

    1984 – Bernhard ‘Bernie” Goetz shot several would-be muggers in a Manhattan, New York subway.

    1989 – Tango & Cash, Born on the Fourth of July, and Roger & Me were released in theaters.

    1990 – Kindergarten Cop, Bonfire of the Vanities, and Awakenings were released in theaters.

    1995 – Cutthroat Island, Grumpier Old Men, and Waiting to Exhale were released in theaters.

    1999 – Man on the Moon was released in theaters.

    2000 – O Brother Where Art Thou?, Miss Congeniality, and The Family Man debuted in theaters.

    2002 – #1 Hit December 22, 2001 – February 22, 2002: Nickelback – How You Remind Me

    2004 – Meet the Fockers and Phantom of the Opera were released in theaters.

    2006 – Night At The Museum, Hotel Rwanda and The Good Shepard debuted in theaters.

    2010 – Little Fockers and True Grit were released in theaters.

    2012 – #1 Hit December 22, 2012 – February 1, 2013: Bruno Mars – Locked Out of Heaven

    December 22, 2012 (fiction) After long planning, the alien colonization began on Earth on The X-Files, TV

    Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts

    It’s socially unacceptable for men to invite kids to sit on their lap unless they’re dressed as Santa Claus.

    The biggest film of 1924: Der müde Tod (Thriller) earned ~ $12,000

    The human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.

    Vladimir Lenin – Real Name: Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov

    In the U.S., the official definition of a white Christmas is that there has to be a snow depth of at least 1″ (2.5 cm) at 7:00 a.m. local time on Christmas morning. In Canada the official definition is that there has to be more than .8″ (2 cm) on the ground on Christmas Day.

    Every time someone in a movie has to draw blood they always cut the palm of their hand. Surely this is the least convenient place to have a deep cut.

    Today’s Ponder: The most blessed people are those who sneeze the most.

    The unit of Watts was named after James Watt who came up with the unit of horsepower, both of which are units of power. #what?

    Bruce Willis – Real Name: Walter Willis

    In 1981 George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers went on their 50/50 tour where they played in all 50 states in just 50 days.

    Obi-wan Kenobi’s home planet, Stewjon, is named after former The Daily Show host Jon Stewart.

    I wonder how many of the people who’ve uttered the phrase “I could get hit by a bus tomorrow” actually got hit by a bus the next day.

    “And I find it kinda funny, I find it kind of sad. The dreams in which I’m dying are the best I’ve ever had.” #songlyrics

    The biggest film of 2017: Beauty and the Beast (Musical) earned ~ $504,000,000

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  • December 21 in Pop Culture History

    December 21 in Pop Culture History

    December 21st History, Trivia, and Fun Facts

    December 21st History Highlights

    • 1620 – The Pilgrims reached Plymouth.
    • 1937 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world’s first full-length animated feature, premiered at the Carthay Circle Theatre.
    • 1988 – Pan American Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. Two hundred fifty-nine people on board the New York-bound Boeing 747 were killed, along with 11 people on the ground were killed.
    • 1970- Elvis Presley Met with US President Richard Nixon. The photograph of them shaking hands is the most requested reproduction from the US National Archives.
    • If you were born on December 21st,
      You were likely conceived the week of… March 29th (same year)

    Elvis Meets With President Richard Nixon

    On December 21, 1970, rock star Elvis Presley is greeted at the White House by President Richard M. Nixon. Presley’s visit was not just a social call: He wanted to meet Nixon in order to offer his services in the government’s war on drugs.

    Elvis was convinced that he could help the government in its war on drugs, and during the meeting, he made his case to Nixon. He told Nixon that he had seen how drugs were tearing apart America’s youth, and he wanted to do something about it. Nixon apparently wasn’t interested in Elvis’ offer – after all, the president already had a team of people working on the war on drugs – but he didn’t reject it outright.

    Despite not being able to convince Nixon to enlist him in the fight against drugs, Elvis’ visit to the White House was still a huge success. It generated headlines across the country, and everyone wanted to know what Elvis had said to the president. It was also one of Presley’s only interactions with a member of the president’s staff. They also took some photos together for posterity:

    Elvis was very excited about his visit to the White House, but he didn’t think that it would result in any sort of job offer from President Nixon or anyone else.

    Winter Solstice

    The Winter Solstice falls on or around December 21st. On this day in the Northern Hemisphere, the earth is tilted away from the sun as far as it can get.
    As the shortest day of the year and the absolute height of winter (astronomically speaking), the Solstice was an important ritual day in many ancient religions.

    December 21st is…

    Celebrate Short Fiction Day
    Don’t Make Your Bed Day
    Forefather’s Day
    International Dalek Remembrance Day
    National French Fried Shrimp Day
    National Look on The Bright Side Day
    National Short Story Day
    Old Colony Day (Forefathers Day)
    Ribbon Candy Day

    Crossword Puzzle Day

    Put on your thinking caps because December 21st is Crossword Puzzle Day! If you love to sit, with a cup of coffee on the table, pencil in hand, pondering clue after clue, you have Arthur Wynne to thank.

    History

    Arthur created the first crossword puzzle for the New York World Newspaper on, you guessed it, December 21st in 1913. Wynne’s puzzle looked a bit different than the one you struggle with every day. His was diamond shaped and had no black squares, but the idea was the same. Originally it was published in the “Fun” section of the paper and was called “Fun’s Word-Cross Puzzle.” A few weeks later a typographical error transposed the title to “Cross-Word,” and the name stuck.

    People loved his puzzle and within 10 years, nearly every American newspaper featured a crossword puzzle. It has been a fan favorite ever since, sparking conversation, debate, and even a national tournament. In 1978, Will Shortz founded the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and still directs it even today. 2019 was a record-setting year with 741 total competitors, including more than 200 newbies. Even a computer named Dr. Fill competes!

    Oddly enough, however, the tournament isn’t played in December. Instead, it is played in the Spring but since it’s played in Brooklyn, it only makes sense to play when everyone has thawed out from the winter.

    The word to describe a crossword fan is cruciverbalist (say that ten times fast!) and there are a lot of them out there. An estimated 50 million people have made solving, or attempting to solve, the daily crossword puzzle a part of their life. This stands to reason as the New England Journal of Medicine has published a study showing that a person who regularly attempts to solve a crossword puzzle tends to show a slower decline in cognitive impairment.

    How To Celebrate

    As the winter solstice approaches and the days get shorter, do yourself a favor, and quite possibly your brain as well… pick up a copy of the paper and take the time to fill in the daily crossword. You just may become a cruciverbalist yourself!

    December 21st Birthday Quotes

    “If you’re a champion, you have to have it in your heart.”
    – Chris Evert

    “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.”
    – Frank Zappa

    “All of us encounter, at least once in our life, some individual who utters words that make us think forever. There are men whose phrases are oracles; who condense in one sentence the secrets of life; who blurt out an aphorism that forms a character or illustrates an existence.”
    – Benjamin Disraeli

    “A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic.”
    – Joseph Stalin

    “Conventional is not for me. I like things that are uniquely Flo. I like being different.”
    – Florence Griffith Joyner

    “Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything.”
    – Joseph Stalin

    “Believe deep down in your heart that you’re destined to do great things.”
    – Joe Paterno

    December 21st Birthdays

    1401 – Masaccio, Italian painter (died in 1428)
    1795 – Jack Russell, English dog breeder (died in 1883)
    1804 – Benjamin Disraeli, politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died in 1881)
    1879 – Joseph Stalin, Russian politician (died in 1953)
    1915 – Werner von Trapp, Austrian-American singer (died in 2007)
    1922 – Paul Winchell, American actor, and ventriloquist (died in 2005)
    1926 – Joe Paterno, American Penn State football coach (died in 2012)
    1935 – Phil Donahue, American talk show host
    1937 – Jane Fonda, American actress
    1940 – Frank Zappa, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died in 1993)
    1948 – Samuel L. Jackson, American actor
    1953 – Betty Wright, American singer-songwriter
    1954 – Chris Evert, American tennis player
    1955 – Jane Kaczmarek, American actress
    1959 – Florence Griffith Joyner, American sprinter (died in 1998)
    1965 – Andy Dick, American comedian
    1969 – Julie Delpy, French actress
    1977 – Emmanuel Macron, French politician

    December 21st History

    1620
    William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims landed on (now known as Plymouth Rock) in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

    1913
    Arthur Wynne published his “word-cross,” the first crossword puzzle, in the New York World.

    1937
    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney’s first full-length (83 minutes) animated film, opened in Los Angeles, CA, at the Carthay Circle Theatre.

    1951
    December 21, 1951, Birthday (fictional) Nick Fury, Marvel Cinematic Universe

    1968
    Apollo 8 (December 21-27, 1968) Crew: Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders

    1970
    Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley met at the White House. Elvis was there to help the government’s war on drugs.

    1974
    #1 Hit December 21, 1974 – December 27, 1974: Harry Chapin – Cat’s in the Cradle

    1975
    Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, better known as Carlos the Jackle, raided an OPEC meeting in Austria. Three people were killed in the attack.

    1984
    Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, Birdy, Johnny Dangerously, and The Flamingo Kid debuted in theaters.

    1985
    #1 Hit December 21, 1985 – January 17, 1986: Lionel Richie – Say You, Say Me

    Pope John Paul II announced the institution of ‘World Youth Day’.

    1988
    Pan Am Flight 103 (London to New York) exploded in over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 243 passengers and 16 crew members aboard, and 11 Lockerbie residents on the ground. Libya admitted responsibility in 2003. “The Four Tops,” Tennis player Mats Wilander, Actress Kim Cattrall, and Punk Rocker Johnny Rotten booked but missed the flight.

    1989
    The United States sent troops into Panama to overthrow the government of Manuel Noriega. Noriega surrendered on January 3, 1990.

    1994
    Richie Rich was released in theaters.

    1996
    NeXT merged with Apple Computer.

    2001
    Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius debuted in theaters.

    A Beautiful Mind, starring Russell Crowe, had a limited release; the film’s wide release was January 4, 2002.

    2007
    National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and P.S. I Love You debuted in theaters.

    2012
    December 21, 2012 – According to several conspiracy theories, the world was supposedly going to end.

    2013
    #1 Hit December 21, 2013 – January 17, 2014: Eminem featuring Rihanna – The Monster

    2019
    #1 Hit December 21, 2019 – January 10, 2020: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey 

    Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts

    Cheops’s Law: Nothing ever gets built on schedule or within budget.

    When an app asks me to rate it whilst I’m using it – I always select “ask me later” NOT “never” because I don’t want the app to hate me.

    Minnie Mouse’s full name is Minerva Mouse.

    Otis Day and the Knights, famous for the song Shout were a fictional band created for the movie National Lampoon’s Animal House.

    “Quidquid praecipies, esto brevis. (Whatever advice you give, be brief.)” – Horace

    “Warning, this show contains scenes of graphic stupidity among four lifelong friends who compete to embarrass each other. Viewer Discretion is advised.” – The Narrator

    Willie the ‘Kool cigarettes’ penguin has a wife named Millie.

    In the song 12 Days if Christmas the singer is gifted 184 birds in total.

    The biggest film of 1923: The Covered Wagon earned ~ $3,800,000

    Pragmatism – a word invented by C.S. Pierce, in 1875.

    “The #1 movie in America was called ‘Ass’ And that’s all it was for 90 minutes. It won eight Oscars that year, including best screenplay.” #Idiocracy #moviequotes

    A group of Spiders is called a Cluster or Clutter.

    I used to freeze and be vewwy quiet when I heard an unexpected knock on the door. Now I get excited to see what surprise the Amazon delivery man brings me.

    “Man was made at the end of the week’s work when God was tired.” – Mark Twain

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  • December 20 in Pop Culture History

    December 20 in Pop Culture History

    December 20th History, Trivia, and Fun Facts

    December 20th History Highlights

    • 1832 – England’s HMS Clio, under the command of Captain Onslow, arrived at Port Egmont, taking possession of the Falkland Islands
    • 1971 – The international aid organization Doctors Without Borders was founded by Bernard Kouchner and a group of journalists in Paris, France.
    • 1989 – The United States invasion of Panama deposed Manuel Noriega.
    • 2007 – Elizabeth II became the oldest monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years and 243 days
    • If you were born on December 20th,
      You were likely conceived the week of… March 28th (same year)

    National Sangria Day

    Sangria can be drunk by itself but is also great mixed with other drinks. Many people enjoy their Sangria over ice! You can even use it as a mixer for parties or get-togethers, adding vodka or rum to the mix so everyone has their own unique drink.

    Whether you’re looking to celebrate National Sangria Day on December 20th, are just celebrating the fact that you made it this far into December (cheers!), or looking for an interesting new way to spice up your party repertoire – grab yourself some red wine and start mixing! And remember: no one ever got too drunk off of sangria alone… unless they were drinking straight shots of brandy instead of sitting down properly while sipping sangrias.

    December 20th is…

    Go Caroling Day
    International Human Solidarity Day
    National Sangria Day
    Sacagawea Day

    National Hard Candy Day

    December 19th is National Hard Candy Day! Childhood memories are often linked to these sweet treats so it only stands to reason that we celebrate it. It’s not just young children that enjoy a well-made piece of candy but people of all ages… some are even known for it. Can’t you think of someone who can always be counted on to have a piece of candy on them?

    History

    We don’t know exactly when hard candy was first invented but evidence of candy has been linked to the ancient Egyptians. They would mix honey with fruit and nuts for a sweet treat. The first modern candy was produced in the 16th century. In Southeast Asia, “khanda” was made by boiling sugarcane juice. The 19th century is when candy production really took off. The most famous candies of the time were peppermints and lemon drops. World War I was a bit of a turning point for hard candy when it was produced in smaller pieces to make it easier for soldiers to carry with them. After the war, more than 40,000 different kinds were produced!

    Making It

    Hard candy is made today by bringing sugar to 300 – 310 degrees Fahrenheit or the “hard crack” stage. Plant extracts, coloring, and other ingredients are added to produce the various flavors. The melted sugar/flavor mixture is then poured into molds and when it cools… BAM!… you have hard candy. It’s just that easy!

    Some people, for various reasons, choose to avoid eating sugar. The good news is, you don’t have to be left out of the fun! Due to the advent of sugar-free sweeteners, you can even find hard candy containing no sugar!

    How To Celebrate

    This December 19th, you can make some with your friends and family or buy your favorite kind at the store. You can explore new options or learn more about the history of candy. Regardless of what you do, take the day to enjoy a piece and share with those you love.

    December 20th Birthday Quotes

    “It’s always better to shock people and change people’s expectations than to give them exactly what they think you can do.”
    – Jonah Hill

    “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now, if you know what you’re worth, then go out and get what you’re worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain’t you. You’re better than that!”
    – Rocky Balboa

    “A virtue never tested is no virtue at all.”
    – Billy Bragg

    “The environment doesn’t change that radically. You are still going to go home at night and NBC is going to be there, ABC and CBS will still be there.”
    – Dick Wolf

    “I have lived in the canyon for 20 years and the sound of a pack of coyotes yipping still makes my hairs stand on end.”
    -Jackie Fox

    “The call is never being recorded for quality purposes. It’s being recorded for their legal protection.”
    – Jackie Fox

    “The revolution is just a T-shirt away.”
    – Billy Bragg

    December 20th Birthdays

    1868 – Harvey Firestine, American inventor (Firestone tires)
    1898 – Irene Dunne, American actress (died in 1990)
    1922 – George Roy Hill, American director (died in 2002)
    1924 – Charlie Callas, American actor, and comedian (died in 2011)
    1932 – John Hillerman, American actor (died in 2017)
    1945 – Peter Criss, American singer-songwriter and drummer
    1946 – Uri Geller, Israeli-English magician and psychic
    1946 – Dick Wolf, American TV producer
    1948 – Alan Parsons, English keyboard player, and producer
    1957 – Billy Bragg, English singer
    1952 – Jenny Agutter, English actress
    1956 – Anita Ward, American singer
    1959 – Jackie Fox (Jacqueline Louise Fuchs), American attorney, Jeopardy! champ and bass player- The Runaways
    1983 – Jonah Hill, American actor
    1990 – JoJo, American singer

    December 20th History

    1803 – Although officially signed in April 1803, the French flag came down and the United States’ flag rose in New Orleans, completing the Louisiana Purchase.

    1880 – New York’s Broadway was first lighted by electricity, built by Charles F. Brush, and became known as the “Great White Way.”

    1938 – The Cathode-Ray Tube was patented by Vladimir Zworykin

    1946 – It’s a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart, premiered in New York City.

    1955 – Cardiff was declared the capital city of Wales, United Kingdom. It is also the city where much of the action in the modern Doctor Who television show takes place.

    1957 – Elvis Presley was drafted. He served between March 1958 and March 1960. His army serial number was 53 310 761.

    1965 – ABC brought The Dating Game and Supermarket Sweep to daytime TV.

    1968 – The Zodiac Killer murdered Betty Lou Jenson and David Faraday in Vallejo, California.

    1969 – #1 Hit December 20, 1969 – December 26, 1969: Peter, Paul & Mary – Leaving on a Jet Plane

    1981 – Broadway Show – Dreamgirls (Musical) December 20, 1981

    On December 20, 1980, NBC tried to televise an NFL Game without any announcers, between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins, relying on increased use of graphics (this was pre-CGI) and by the Orange Bowl’s Public Announcements.
    The Jets won, 24-17, but But Viewership Dropped, NBC never tried it again.

    1985 – The Color Purple, Out of Africa, and Enemy Mine were released in theaters.

    1985 – Pope John Paul II announced the institution of World Youth Day.

    1986 – #1 Hit December 20, 1986 – January 16, 1987: The Bangles – Walk Like An Egyptian

    1991 – Father of the Bride was released in theaters.

    2002 – The Wild Thornberrys, Gangs of New York, and Two Weeks Notice debuted in theaters.

    2004 – A gang of thieves stole £26.5 Million from the Donegall Square West headquarters of Northern Bank in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, one of the largest bank robberies in British history.

    2006 – Rocky Balboa debuted in theaters.

    Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts

    Every Christmas morning, when my kids were little, I read them the nativity story out of the big family bible. When my son was old enough to talk, he asked me what a stable was. I thought for a moment how to explain it to him in terms he could understand, then told him, “It’s something like your sister’s room, but without a stereo.”

    Always borrow money from a pessimist… He won’t expect it back.

    Instead of dividing the backing vocals (low, medium, and high), Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor, of the band Queen, would record each background part together in unison, twice. 2×3 part harmony.

    The Capital of Algeria is Algiers

    TV Quotes… “De plane! De plane!” (Tattoo) on Fantasy Island.

    It all comes down to one guy to save the world. #moviecliches

    “I know you don’t approve, but it’s like a shot of gin. It makes your blood race, your face numb and your spirits soar.” – Charlie Allnut #moviequotes

    ROTHBARD’S LAW: everyone specializes in his own area of weakness.

    The Scary Statistic: Snake, Bee or other Venomous Bite or Sting odds: 1-in-100,000

    1982’s original Tron movie didn’t win any special effects awards because the Motion Picture Academy thought they “cheated” by using computer graphics.

    What to do: Body armor works, also: venomous creatures don’t like the cold either.

    The biggest film of 1921: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse earned ~ $9,200,000

    If rap stands for rhythm and poetry, if Apollo is the god of music and poetry, and if music is defined as instrumental, vocal, or mechanical sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony, then Apollo is the true rap god.

    The Capital of Albania is Tirana

    “They’re here!” – Carol Anne Freeling (Heather O’Rourke) in Poltergeist, 1982

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  • Most Popular Christmas Albums

    Most Popular Christmas Albums

    Pop Culture’s Most Popular Christmas Albums

    All-Time Best-Selling Christmas Albums

    Billboard Greatest Christmas Hits 1935-1954 (1989)
    White Christmas (Bing Crosby) ~ Let Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Vaughn Monroe) ~ Rudolph The Rd-Nosed Reindeer (Gene Autry) ~ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) (Nat ‘King’ Cole) ~ All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) (Spike Jones ~ I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (Jimmy Boyd) ~ Christmas Island (Andrews Sisters with Guy Lombardo) ~ Silent Night (Bing Crosby) ~ Here Comes Santa Clause (Down Santa Claus Lane) (Gene Autry) ~ Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt)
    Take PCM’s “almost” Christmas Music Quiz!
    Billboard Greatest Christmas Hits 1955 – Present (1990)
    Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms) ~ Rockin Around The Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee) ~ The Chipmonk Song (The Chipmunks with David Seville) ~ The Little Drummer Boy (Harry Simeone Chorale) ~ Mary’s Boy Child (Harry Belafonte) ~ Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley) ~ BNuttin For Christmas (Barry Gordon) ~ Please Come Home For Christmas (Charles Brown) ~ White Christmas (The Drifters) ~ Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (Elmo and Patsy)
    Now That’s What I Call Christmas (2001)
    The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) (Nat King Cole) ~ White Christmas (Bing Crosby) ~ Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Frank Sinatra) ~ Winter Wonderland (Tony Bennett) ~ Sleigh Ride (Ella Fitzgerald) ~ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Dean Martin) ~ (There’s No Place Like) Home For The Holidays (Perry Como) ~ The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Johnny Mathis) ~ A Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives) ~ Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Gene Autry) ~ Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer (Elmo & Patsy) ~ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee) ~ Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms) ~ Little Saint Nick (The Beach Boys) ~ Merry Christmas Darling (The Carpenters) ~ Christmas Collage (Kathy Mattea) ~ Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth (Bing Crosby & David Bowie) ~ Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon & Yoko Ono) ~ Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town (Bruce Springsteen) ~ Do They Know It’s Christmas? (Band-Aid) ~ Wonderful Christmastime (Paul McCartney) ~ Our Love Is Like A Holiday (Michael Bolton) ~ (It Must Have Been Ol’) Santa Claus (Harry Connick Jr.) ~ Jingle Bells (Diana Krall) ~ Away In The Manger (Mannheim Steamroller) ~ Deck The Halls (Ottmar Leibert) ~ Love On Layaway ( Gloria Estefan) ~ Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day (Celine Dion) ~ This Christmas (Joe) ~ Special Gift (Isley Brothers) ~ All We Need Is Love (Christmas In The Yard) (The Big Yard Family w/ Shaggy) ~ My Only Wish (The Year) (Britney Spears) ~ You Don’t Have To Be Alone (On Christmas) (‘NSYNC) ~ O Come All Ye Faithful (Luther Vandross) ~ Silent Night (Boyz II Men)
    Superstar Christmas (1997)
    Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (John Lennon & Yoko Ono) ~ O Holy Night (Mariah Carey) ~ Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow (Frank Sinatra) ~ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Michael Bolton) ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (Celine Dion) ~ Merry Christmas Baby (Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band) ~ Early Christmas Morning (Cyndi Lauper) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Luther Vandross) ~ Silent Night (Boyz II Men) ~ Winter Wonderland (Tony Bennett) ~ You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Neil Diamond) ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas (Amy Grant) ~ White Christmas (Placido Domingo) ~ What If Jesus Comes Back Like That (Collin Raye) ~ Christmas Through Your Eyes (Gloria Estefan) ~ The Lord’s Prayer (Barbra Streisand)
    Ultimate Christmas (1998)
    Silent Night (Boyz II Men) ~ The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole) ~ Winter Wonderland (Aretha Franklin) ~ White Christmas (Bing Crosby) ~ Blue Christmas (Elvis Presley) ~ Sleigh Ride (Johnny Mathis) ~ Frosty The Snowman (Ella Fitzgerald) ~ Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night) (Luciano Pavarotti) ~ O Come All Ye Faithful (Luther Vandross) ~ Joy To The World (Whitney Houston/Georgia Mass Choir) ~ It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Dionne Warwick) ~ Silver Bells (Kenny G) ~ Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt) ~ The Night Before Christmas (Carly Simon) ~ Jingle Bells (Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass) ~ Song For A Winter’s Night (Sarah McLachlan) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland)
    Ultimate Christmas Album (WCBS FM 101.1)
    Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee) ~ Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms) ~ What Christmas Means To Me (Stevie Wonder) ~ You’re My Christmas Present (Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners) ~ White Christmas (The Drifters) ~ Merry Merry Christmas Baby (Margo Sylvia & The Tune Weavers) ~ I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (Jimmy Boyd) ~ Baby’s First Christmas (Connie Francis) ~ Silver Bells (Diana Ross & The Supremes) ~ It’s Christmas Once Again (Frankie Lymon) ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Gene Autry) ~ Run Rudolph Run (Chuck Berry) ~ Please Come Home For Christmas (Dion) ~ The Chipmunk Song (Alvin & The Chipmunks) ~ This Time Of Year (Brook Benton) ~ Christmas Ain’t Christmas (Without The One You Love) (The O’Jays) ~ The Little Drummer Boy (Harry Simeone Chorale) ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas (Fats Domino) ~ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (4 Seasons) ~ This Christmas (Donny Hathaway) ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (The Cadillacs) ~ Christmas Serenade (Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge) ~ Silent Night (The Temptations) ~ Christmas Auld Lang Syne (Bobby Darin) ~ Another Lonely New Year’s Eve (Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners
    Ultimate Christmas Album II (WCBS FM 101.1)
    Little Saint Nick (The Beach Boys) ~ White Christmas (Diana Ross & The Supremes) ~ Here Comes Santa Claus (Gene Autry) ~ Sleigh Ride (Johnny Mathis) ~ Grandma Got Runover By A Reindeer (Elmo & Patsy) ~ A Christmas Long Ago (Jingle Jingle) (The Echelons) ~ Merry Christmas Darling (The Carpenters) ~ Donde Esta Santa Claus (Augie Rios) ~ Merry Christmas Baby (Dion) ~ Give Love On Christmas Day ( The Jackson 5) ~ Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Jonny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge) ~ Frosty The Snowman (The Beach Boys) ~ Nuttin’ For Christmas (Barry Gordon) ~ The Christmas Song (The Duprees) ~ Pretty Paper (Roy Orbison) ~ It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Bing Crosby) ~ Merry Christmas All (Denise Montana & The Salsoul Orchestra) ~ Dominick The Donkey (Lou Monte) ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (The Melodeers) ~ Someday At Christmas (Stevie Wonder) ~ The Most Wonderful Time Of Year (Andy Williams) ~ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Dean Martin) ~ Happy New Year Baby (Jo Ann Campbell) ~ After New Year’s Eve (The Heartbeats)
    A Christmas Gift For You (Phil Spector’s Christmas Album) (1963)
    White Christmas (Darlene Love) ~ Frosty The Snowman (The Ronettes) ~ The Bells of St. Mary’s (Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans) ~ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (The Crystals) ~ Sleigh Ride (The Ronettes) ~ Marshmallow World (Darlene Love) ~ I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (The Ronettes) ~ Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (The Crystals) ~ Winter Wonderland (Darlene Love) ~ Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers (The Crystals) ~ Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) (Darlene Love) ~ Here Comes Santa Claus (Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans) ~ Silent Night (Phil Spector & Artists)
    A Very Special Christmas(1987)
    Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Pointer Sisters) ~ Winter Wonderland (Eurythmics) ~ Do You Hear What I Hear (Whitney Houston) ~ Merry Christmas Baby (Bruce Springsteen) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (The Pretenders) ~ I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (John Couger Mellencamp) ~ Gabriel’s Message (Sting) ~ Christmas In Hollis (Run D.M.C.) ~ Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (U2) ~ Santa Baby (Madonna) ~ The Little Drummer Boy (Bob Seger) ~ Run Rudolph Run (Bryan Adams) ~ Back Door Santa (Bon Jovi) ~ The Coventry Carol (Alison Moyet) ~ Silent Night (Stevie Nicks)
    A Very Special Christmas 2 (1992)
    Christmas All Over Again (Tom Petty) ~ Jingle Bell Rock (Randy Travis) ~ The Christmas Song (Luther Vandross) ~ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Frank Sinatra/Cyndi Lauper) ~ The Birth Of Christ (Boyz II Men) ~ Please Come Home For Christmas (Jon Bon Jovi) ~ What Christmas Means To Me ( Paul Young) ~ O Christmas Tree (Aretha Franklin) ~ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree (Ronnie Spector/Darlene Love) ~ White Christmas (Michael Bolton) ~ Christmas Is (Run D.M.C.) ~ Christmas Time Again (Extreme) ~ Merry Christmas Baby (Bonnie Rait & Charles Brown) ~ O Holy Night (Tevin Campbell) ~ Sleigh Ride (Debbie Gibson) ~ What Child Is This? (Vanessa Williams) ~ Blue Christmas (Ann & Nancy Wilson) ~ SIlent Night (Wilson Phillips) ~ I Believe In You (Sinead O’Connor)
    A Very Special Christmas 3 (1997)
    I Saw Three Ships (Sting) ~ Christmastime (The Smashing Pumpkins) ~ Children Go Where I Send Thee (Natalie Merchant) ~ Santa Baby (Rev Run & The Christmas All-Stars) ~ Oi To The World (No Doubt) ~ Blue Christmas (Sheryl Crow) ~ Christmas (Blues Traveler) ~ Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) (Enya) ~ The Christmas Song (Hootie & The Blowfish) ~ Ave Maria (Chris Cornell w/Eleven) ~ Christmas In The City (Mary J. Blige feat. Angie Martinez) ~ Santa Claus Back In Town (Jonny Lang) ~ Christmas Song (Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds) ~ Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand (Steve Winwood) ~ O Holy Night (Tracy Chapman) ~ We Three Kings (Patti Smith)
    Nipper’s Greatest Christmas Hits (1989)
    (There’s No Place Like) Home For The Holidays (Perry Como) ~ It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Kate Smith) ~ Sleigh Ride (Arthur Fiedler) ~ Pretty Paper (Willie Nelson) ~ Silver Bells (Al Hirt) ~ Sanat Claus Is Comin’ To Town (The Ames Brothers) ~ Jingle Bells (Julie Andrews) ~ Mary’s Boy Child (Harry Belafonte) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Henry Mancini) ~ Winter Wonderland (The Judds) ~ Feliz Navidad (Jose Feliciano) ~ Santa Baby (Eartha Kitt) ~ Here Comes Santa Clause (Elvis Presley) ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas (Ronnie Milsap) ~ Happy Christmas, Little friend (Dinah Shore) ~ Christmas Is Here Again (Roger Whittaker) ~ Christmas In Dixie (Alabama) ~ Christmas Day (Jack Jones) ~ We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Eugene Ormandy) ~ White Christmas (Arthur Fielder)
    The Edge of Christmas (1995)
    Thank God Its Christmas (Queen) ~ Please Come Home For Christmas (Pat Benatar) ~ 2000 Miles (The Pretenders) ~ December Will Be Magic Again (Kate Bush) ~ Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy (David Bowie and Bing Crosby) ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (The Smithereens) ~ Run Rudolph Run (Dave Edmunds) ~ Christmas Is Coming (The Payoloas) ~ Fairytale of New York (The Pogues featuring Kirsty McCall) ~ Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight) (The Ramones)
    Billboard Presents: Family Christmas Classics (1995)
    Christmas Time Is Here (Vince Guaraldi) ~ Welcome Christmas (Narration: Boris Karloff, Singing: Thurl Ravenscroft) ~ We Need A Little Christmas (Angela Lansbury) ~ The Chipmonk Song (The Chipmunks) ~ Riu Chiu (The Monkees) ~ A Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives) ~ Comin Up Christmas Time (cast of Casper’s First Christmas) ~ White Christmas (Bing Crosby) ~ Frosty The Snowman (Jimmy Durante) ~ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland)
    Christmas All-Time Greatest, Volume 01 (2011)
    White Christmas (Bing Crosby) ~ I’ll Be Home for Christmas (Glen Campbell) ~ The Christmas Song (Nat “King” Cole) ~ Winter Wonderland (Lena Horne) ~ Little Saint Nick (Beach Boys) ~ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Lou Rawls) ~ Silent Night (Ella Fitzgerald) ~ The Star Carol (Tennessee Ernie Ford) ~ Do You Hear What I Hear? (Bing Crosby) ~ Silver Bells (Merle Haggard) ~ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Dean Martin) ~ Jingle Bells (Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters)
    The Ultimate Relaxation Christmas Album (2002)
    Christmas Bells (Mantovani & His Orchestra) ~ O Holy Night (Mantovani & His Orchestra) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Ronnie Aldrich and his 2 pianos) ~ White Christmas (Mantovani & His Orchestra) ~ The Christmas Waltz (Ronnie Aldrich and his 2 pianos) ~ Winter Wonderland (Ronnie Aldrich and his 2 pianos) ~ Mary’s Boy Child (Mantovani & His Orchestra) ~ The Christmas Song (Ronnie Aldrich and his 2 pianos) ~ Adeste Fideles (O come, all ye faithful) (Mantovani & His Orchestra) ~ The Golden Carol (Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra) ~ Coventry Carol (Coventry Carol Choir of King’s College, Cambridge) ~ Away In A Manger (Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra) ~ In Dulci Jubilo Old German Tune (The Bach Choir) ~ Jesu, Joy of man’s desiring (Stuttgarter Kammerorchester) ~ Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungen (Die Regensburger Domspatzen) ~ Ave Maria, “Ellens Gesang III” (Arthur Grumiaux) ~ O Tannenbaum (Vienna Boys Choir) ~ 2. Largo (Alan Loveday) ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Mantovani & His Orchestra) ~ I Saw Three Ships (Mantovani & His Orchestra) ~ No.10 Sinfonia (Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chorus) ~ Silent Night, Holy Night (Mantovani & His Orchestra)

    2000s Christmas Albums

    Brooks and Dunn – It Won’t Be Christmas Without You (2002)
    Winter Wonderland ~ Hangin Round The Mistletoe ~ It Won’t Be Christmas Without You ~ Rockin Little Christmas ~ Blue Christmas ~ Santa’s Comin Over To Your House ~ The Christmas Song ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ Who Says There Ain’t No Santa ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ White Christmas
    The Three Tenors Christmas (2000)
    *Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti
    Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night) ~ Adeste Fideles ~ Ave Maria, Dolce Maria ~ Wiegenlied ~ Oh Tannenbaum ~ Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle ~ Amazing Grace ~ White Christmas ~ Dormi, O Bambino ~ Silent Night ~ Pregaria ~ Susani ~Happy Christmas/War Is Over ~ Wiegenlied II ~ Carol Of The Drum (Little Drummer Boy) ~ La Virgen lava Panales ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Sleigh Ride ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Un Nuevo Siglo ~ Feliz Navidad
    Charlotte Church – Dream A Dream (2000)
    Dream A Dream (Elysium) with Billy Gilman ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ The Little Drummer Boy ~ Mary’s Booy Child ~ Ding Dong! Merrily On High ~ Winter Wonderland ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ The Coventry Carol (Lully Lallay) ~ Joy To The World ~ When A Child Is Born ~ What Child Is This? ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ Medley: Draw Tua Bethlehem/Far Over Bethlehem ~ Ave Maria ~ Gabriel’s Message ~ O Holy Night ~ o! How A Rose E’er Blooming ~ Silent Night
    Micheal Buble – Christmas (2011)
    It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas ~ Santa Claus is Coming to Town ~ Jingle Bells (featuring the Puppini Sisters) ~ White Christmas (duet with Shania Twain) ~ All I Want For Christmas is You ~ Holly Jolly Christmas ~ Santa Baby ~ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) ~ Silent Night ~ Blue Christmas ~ Cold December Night ~ I’ll Be Home for Christmas ~ Ave Maria ~ Mis Deseos/Feliz Navidad (duet with Thalia) ~ “This Is Michael Bublé Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas”
    Rod Stewart – Merry Christmas, Baby (2012)
    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ~ Winter Wonderland ~ White Christmas ~ Merry Christmas, Baby ~ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! ~ What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? ~ Blue Christmas ~ Red-Suited Super Man ~ When You Wish Upon A Star ~ We Three Kings ~ Silent Night ~ Auld Lang Syne
    A Very Special Christmas – 25 Years (2012)
    Joy To The World (Train) ~ Something In The Air (Grayson Sanders and Jono, Featuring Lauriana Mae) ~ Angels We Have Heard On High (Jewel) ~ It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Michael Buble) ~ Do You Hear What I Hear? (Jordin Sparks) ~ I Want You For Christmas (Cheap Trick) ~ Mary, Did You Know? (Rascal Flatts) ~ Best Christmas Ever (Wonder Girls) ~ Tennessee Christmas (Amy Grant) ~ Christmas Without You (One Republic) ~ Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song) (Vince Gill) ~ Please Come Home For Christmas (Martina McBride) ~ Winter Wonderland (Jason Mraz) ~ December 25 (Francesca Battistelli) ~ Christmas Song (Dave Matthews Band) ~ O Holy Night (Christina Aguilera)
    Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta – This Christmas (2012)
    Baby, It’s Cold Outside ~ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ This Christmas ~ Silent Night ~ The Christmas Waltz ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ Winter Wonderland ~ White Christmas ~ I Think You Might Like It ~ The Christmas Song ~ Deck The Halls ~ Medley: Auld Lang Syne/Christmas Time Is Here
    Colbie Caillat – Christmas In The Sand (2012)
    Merry Christmas Baby ~ Santa Baby ~ Christmas In The Sand ~ Baby It’s Cold Outside ~ The Christmas Song ~ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ~ Every Day Is Christmas ~ Silver Bells ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Mistletoe ~ Happy Christmas ~ Auld Lang Syne

     1990s Christmas Albums

    John Berry – O Holy Night (1995)
    Joy To The World ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Away In a manger ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ Little Drummer Boy ~ The Christmas Song ~ Silent Night ~ O Come Emmanuel ~ O Holy Night
    Micheal Bolton – This Is The Time – The Christmas Album (1996)
    Silent Night ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ Joy To The World ~ Ave Maria (with Placido Domingo) ~ The Christmas Song ~ O Holy Night ~ White Christmas ~ This Is The Time (with Wynonna) ~ Love Is The Power
    Boyz II Men – Christmas Interpretations (1993)
    Silent Night (intro) ~ Let It Snow (with Brian McKnight) ~ Share Love ~ You’re Not Alone ~ A Joyous Song ~ Why Christmas ~ Cold December Nights ~ Do They Know ~ Who Would Have Thought ~ Silent Night
    Garth Brooks – Beyond The Season (1992)
    Go tell It On The Mountain ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ The Old Man’s Back In Town ~ The Gift ~ Unto You This Night ~ White Christmas ~ The Friendly Beasts ~ Santa Looked a Lot Like daddy ~ Silent Night ~ Mary’s Dream ~ What Child Is This
    Jimmy Buffett – Christmas Island (1996)
    Christmas Island ~ Jingle Bells ~ A Sailor’s Christmas ~ Happy Xmas (War Is Over) ~ Up On The Housetop ~ Mele Kalikimaka ~ Run Rudolph Run ~ Ho Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rhum ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Merry Christmas Alabama (Never Far From Home)
    Mariah Carey – Merry Christmas (1994)
    Silent Night ~ All I want For Christmas Is You ~ O Holy Night ~ Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) ~ Miss You Most (At Christmastime) ~ Joy To The World ~Jesus Born On This day ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ Medley: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria (In Excelsis Deo) ~ Jesus Oh what A Wonderful Child
    Harry Connick Jr – When My Heart Finds Christmas (1993)
    Sleigh Ride ~ When My Heart Finds Christmas ~ (It Must Have Been) Ol Santa Claus ~ The Blessed Dawn Of Christmas Day ~ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! ~ The Little Drummer Biy ~ Ave Maria ~ Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers ~ What Child Is This? ~ Christmas Dreaming ~ I Pary On Christmas ~ Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ O Holy Night ~ What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
    Celine Dion – These Are Special Times (1998)
    O Holy Night ~ Don’t Save It All For Christmas day ~ Blue Christmas ~ Another Year Has Gone By ~ The Magic Of Christmas day (God Bless Us Everyone) ~ Ave Maria ~ Adeste Fideles (O Come All ye faithful) ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) ~ The Prayer (with Andrea Bocelli) ~ Brahms’ Lullaby ~ Christmas Eve ~ These Are The Special Times ~ Happy Xmas (War Is Over) ~ I’m Your Angel (with R. Kelly) ~ Feliz Navidad ~ Les Cloches Du Hameau
    Gloria Estefan – Christmas Through Your Eyes
    Overture: Silver Bells ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It snow ~ This Christmas ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ White Christmas ~ Silent Night ~ Christmas Through Your Eyes ~ Arbolito De Navidad ~ Christmas Auld Lang Syne
    Vince Gill – Let There Be Peace On Earth (1993)
    Do You Hear What I Hear ~ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ One Bright Star ~ What Child Is This ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Let There Be Peace On Earth ~ White Christmas ~ Til The Season Comes Round Again ~ It Won’t Be The Same This Year
    Amy Grant – Home For Christmas (1992)
    Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ~ Medley: Joy To The World/For Unto Us A Child Is Born ~ Breath Of Heaven (Mary’s Song) ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ Grown-Up Christmas List ~ Rockin Around The Christmas Tree ~ Winter Wonderland ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ The Night Before Christmas ~ Emmanuel, God With Us ~ Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring
    The Irish Tenors – Home For Christmas (1999)
    *The tenors are: John McDermott, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan
    Joy To The World ~ Ave Maria ~ The Wexford Carol ~ Suo Gan ~ Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) ~ Sweet Little Jesus Boy ~ Medley” Good King Wenceslas/Angels We Have Heard On High/Ding Dong Merrily On High ~ While Shepards Watch Their Flocks ~ Away In a Manger ~ It Came Upon A Midnight Clear ~ Ave Naria ~ What Child Is This? ~ O Holy Night ~ The Holy City ~ The First Noel ~ Silent Night ~ Amazing Grace
    Luthor Vandross – This Is Christmas (1995)
    With a Christmas Heart ~ This Is Christmas ~ The MistleTOE Jam (Everybody Kiss Somebody) ~ Every Year, Every Christmas ~ My Favorite Things ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ I Listen To The Bells (with Darlene Love) ~ Please Come Home For Christmas ~ A Kiss For Christmas ~ O Come All Ye Faithful
    NSYNC – Home For Christmas (1998)
    Home For Christmas ~ Under My Tree ~ I Never Knew The Meaning Of Christmas ~ Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting On An Open Fire) ~ I Guess it’s Christmas Time ~ All I Want Is You This Christmas ~ The First Noel ~ In Love On Christmas ~ It’s Christmas ~ O Holy Night ~ Love’s In Our Hearts On Christmas Day ~ The Only Gift ~ Kiss Me At Midnight
    Glenn Miller Orchestra – In The Christmas Mood (1991)
    Sleigh Ride ~ White Christmas ~ Home For The Holidays ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Medley: O Holy Night/Joy To The World/Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem/Deck The Halls ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ Silver Bells ~ Jingle Bells ~ Frosty the Snowman ~ The Christmas song ~ Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It snow ~ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ~ Medley: Oh Christmas Tree/It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/We Three Kings/What Child Is This? ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Silent Night ~ In The Christmas Mood
    Martina McBride – White Christmas (1998)
    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) ~ O Holy Night ~ Silver Bells ~ Away In a Manger ~ White Christmas ~ What Child Is This ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Silent Night
    Mannheim Steamroller Christmas In The Aire (1995)
    Joy To The World ~Joseph Dear Oh Joseph Mine ~ Rudolph The REd-Nosed Reindeer ~ Herbei, oh ihr Glauigan (O Come All Ye Faithful) ~ Pat a pan ~ O Little Town of Bethlehem ~ Angels We have Heard On high ~ Gagliarda ~ Los Peces en el rio ~ Christmas Lullaby ~ Kling, Glockchen ~ Jingle Bells
    Kenny G – Miracles The Holiday Album (1994)
    Winter Wonderland ~ White Christmas ~ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ Silent Night ~ Greensleeves ~ Miracles ~ Little Drummer boy ~ The Chanukah Song ~ Silver Bells ~ Away In a Manger ~ Brahma Lullaby
    Alan Jackson – Honky Tonk Christmas (1993)
    Honky Tonk Christmas ~ The Angels Cried (with Alison Krauss) ~ If We make It Through December ~ If You Don’t Wanna See Santa Claus Cry ~ I Only Want You For Christmas ~ Merry Christmas To Me ~ A Holly Jolly Christmas ~ There’s a New Kid In town (with Keith Whitley) ~ Santa’s Gonna Come In a Pickup Truck (with The Chipmunks) ~ Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas)
    Barry Manilow – Because It’s Christmas (1990)
    The Christmas Song ~ Jingle Bells (with Expose) ~ Medley: Silent Night/I Guess there Ain’t No Santa Claus ~ Medley: The First Noel/When The Meadow Was Bloomin ~ Medley” Handel’s Messiah Excerpt/Because It’s Christmas (For The Children) ~ Baby It’s Cold Outside (with K.T. Oslin) ~ White Christmas ~ Medley: Carol Of The Bells/The Bells Of Christmas ~ Medley: Joy To The World/Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ Medley: We Wish You A Merry Christmas/ It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve

    1980s Christmas Albums

    Alabama – Christmas (1985)
    Santa Claus (I Still Believe In You) ~ Joseph and Mary’s Boy ~ Happy Holidays ~ Christmas Memories ~ Tonight Is Christmas ~ Thistlehair The Christmas Bear ~ Tennessee Christmas ~ A Candle In The Window ~ Homecoming Christmas ~ Christmas In Dixie
    Elmo & patsy – Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (1984)
    *Grandma was originally a single in 1979
    Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer ~ Rudolph The REd-Nosed Reindeer ~ Percy, The OUny Poinsettia ~ Jingle Bell Rock ~ Here’s To The Lonely ~ Senor Santa Claus ~ Joy To The World ~ Jingle Bells ~ Christmas ~ Silent Night
    George Winston – December (1982)
    Thanksgiving ~ Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head ~ Joy ~ Prelude ~ Carol of the Bells ~ Night Medley: Snow/Midnight/Minstrels ~ Variations On The Kanon by Johan Pachelbel ~ The Holly and the Ivy ~ Some Children See Him ~ Peace
    Temptations – Give Love At Christmas (1983)
    * Originally released in 1980
    Give Love On Christmas day ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire ~ Love Comes With Christmas ~ Little Drummer Boy ~ This Christmas ~ Everything For Christmas ~ Christmas Everyday ~ Silent Night
    George Strait – Merry Christmas Strait To You! (1986)
    White Christmas ~ There’s a New Kid In Town ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Marry Christmas Strait To You ~ Away In a Manger ~ For Christ’s sake, it’s Christmas ~ Frosty The Snowman ~ When It’s Christmas Time In Texas ~ Santa Clause Is Comin To Town ~ What A Merry Christmas This Could Be
    Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton (1984)
    I Believe In Santa Claus ~ Medley: Winter Wonderland/Sleigh Ride ~ Christmas Without You ~ The Christmas Song ~ A Christmas To Remember ~ With Bells On ~ Silent Night ~ The Greatest Gift Of All ~ White Christmas ~ Once Upon A Christmas
    Anne Murray – Christmas Wishes (1981)
    Winter Wonderland ~ Silver Bells ~ The Little Drummer Boy ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Christmas wishes ~ Joy To The world ~ Away In a Manger ~ O Holy Night ~ Go Tell It On The Mountain ~ Silent Night
    Reba McEntire – Merry Christmas To You (1987)
    Away In a Manger ~ On This Day (with Vince Gill) ~ O Holy Night ~ The Christmas Guest ~ Silent Night ~ Happy Birthday Jesus (I’ll Open One Just For You) ~ Whaite Christmas ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ A Christmas Letter ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)
    Mannheim Steamroller Christmas (1984)
    Deck The Halls ~ We Three Kings ~ Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella ~ Coventry Carol ~ Good King Wenceslas ~ Wassil ~ Carol Of The Birds ~ I Saw Three Ships ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ Stille Nacht (Silent Night)
    Mannheim Steamroller – A Fresh Aire Christmas (1988)
    Hark! The Herald Trumpets Sing ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ Veni Veni (O Come O Come Emanuel ~ The Holly and the Ivy ~ Little Drummer Boy ~ Still Still Still ~ Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming ~ In Dulci Jubilo ~ Greensleeves ~ Carol of the Bells ~ Traditions of Christmas ~ Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night)
    The Judds, Christmas Time With (1987)
    Winter Wonderland ~ Beautiful Star of Bethlehem ~ Who Is This Babe ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ Silver Bells ~ What Child Is This ~ Away In a Manger ~ Oh Holy Night ~ Silent Night

    1970s Christmas Albums

    The Carpenters – Christmas Portrait (1978)
    O Come, O Come Immanuel ~ Instrumental Overture: Deck The Hall/I Saw Three Ships/Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Away In a Manger/What Child Is This/Carol Of The Bells/O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) ~ Christmas Waltz ~ Sleigh Ride ~ Medley: It’s Christmas Time/Sleep well Little Children ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ Santa Claus Is Comin to town ~ Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) ~ Silent Night ~ Jingle Bells Medley: First Snowfall/Let It Snow ~ Carol Of The Bells ~ Marry Christmas Darling ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Christ Is Born ~ Medley: Winter Wonderland/Silver Bells/White Christmas ~ Ave Maria
    John Denver – Rocky Mountain Christmas (1975)
    Aspenglow ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ Silver Bells ~ Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas) ~ Christmas For Cowboys ~ Away in a Manger ~ What Child Is This ~ Coventry carol ~ Oh Holy Night ~ Silent Night, Holy Night ~ A Baby Just Like You
    John Denver and The Muppets – A Christmas Together (1979)
    Twelve days Of Christmas ~ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ~ The Peace Carol ~ Christmas Is Coming (Round) ~ A Baby Just Like You ~ Deck The Halls ~ When The River Meets The Sea ~ Little saint Nick ~ Noel, Christmas Eve, 1913 ~ The Christmas Wish ~ Medley: Alfie The Christmas Tree/Carol For A Christmas Tree/It’s In Everyone Of Us ~ Silent Night, Holy Night ~ We Wish You a Merry Christmas
    Jackson 5 Christmas Album (1970)
    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town ~ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) ~ Up On The Housetop ~ Frosty The Snowman ~ The Little Drummer Boy ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ Christmas Won’t Be The Same This Year ~ Give Love On Christmas Day ~ Someday at Christmas ~ I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

    1960s Christmas Albums

    Herb Alpert – Christmas Album (1968)
    Winter Wonderland ~ Jingle Bells ~ My Favorite Things ~ The Christmas Song ~ Las Mananitas ~ Sleigh Ride ~ The Bell That Couldn’t Jingle ~ Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow ~ Jingle Bell Rock ~ Jesu, Joy Of man’s Desiring
    Christmas With Chet Atkins (1961)
    Jingle Bell Rock ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Jolly Old St. Nicholas ~ White Christmas ~ Blue Christmas ~ Jing Bells ~ Silver Bells ~ Little Drummer Boy ~ Medley: Coventry Carole/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ The First Noel ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ O Come All Ye Faithful ~ Deck The halls ~ Silent Night
    Joan Baez – Noel (1966)
    O Come, o Come Emmanuel ~ Medley: Coventry Carol/Good King Wenceslas ~ The Little Drummer boy ~ Medley: I Wonder as I Wander/Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella ~ Down Yon Forest ~ Carol Of the Bells ~ Angels We have Heard On High ~ Ave Maria ~ Medley: Mary’s Wandering/Deck The Halls ~ Medley: away In a Manger/Adeste Fidelis ~ Cantique De Noel ~ What Child Is This ~ Silent Night
    The Beach Boy’s Christmas Album (1965)
    Little Saint Nick ~ The man With All The Tous ~ Santa’s Beard ~ Merry Christmas, Baby ~ Christmas day ~ Frosty The Snowman ~ We Three Kings Of Orient Are ~ Blue Christmas ~ Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town ~ White Christmas ~ Auld Lang Syne
    Snowfall/ The Tony Bennett Christmas Album (1968)
    * I’ll Be Home For Christmas was added in 1994
    Snowfall ~ My favorite Things ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ Medley: We Wish You A Merry Christmas/Silent Night, Holy Night/O Come All Ye Faithful/Jingle Bells/Where Is Love ~ Christmasland ~ Medley: I Love The Winter Weather/I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm ~ White Christmas ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
    Leonard Bernstein – The Joy Of Christmas (1963)
    * With The New York Philharmonic, Mormon Tabernacle Choir
    O Come All Ye Faithful ~ The Twelfth Night Song ~ Away In a Manger ~ Carol of the Bells ~ The Animal Carol ~ The Twelve Days of Christmas ~ O Little Town Of Bethlehem ~ Patapan ~ Joy To The World ~ Lullay My Liking ~ God Rst Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ La Virgen Lava Panales ~ Dech The Hall With Boughs Of Holly ~Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine ~ Once In Royal David’s City ~ Silent Night, Holy Night
    Christmas With The Chipmunks (1962)
    Here Comes Santa Claus ~ Up On The Housetop ~ Silver Bells ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ Jingle Bells ~ Over The River and Through The Woods ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ It’s Beginning To Look at Lot Like Christmas ~ Frosty The Snowman ~ White Christmas ~ The Chipmonk Song ~ We Wish You a Merry Christmas
    Nat ‘King” Cole – The Christmas Song (1963)
    * Much of this album was included in 1960s The Magic Of Christmas
    The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas Too You) ~ Deck The Halls ~ Adeste Fideles ~ O Tannenbaum ~ O Little Town Of Bethlehem ~ I Saw Three Ships ~ O Holy Night ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ A Cradle In Bethlehem ~ Away In A Manger ~ Joy To The World ~ The First Noel ~ Caroling, Caroling ~ Silent Night
    Season’s Greetings From Perry Como (1960)
    Home For The Holidays ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ The Christmas Song ~ Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town ~ White Christmas ~ Medley: O Little Town of Bethlehem/Come, Come, Come To The Manger/The First Noel/O Come All Ye Faithful/We Three Kings Of Orient Are/Silent Night
    Ray Conniff Singers – We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1962)
    Medley: Jolly Old St. Nicholas/The Little Drummer Boy ~ Medley: O Holy Night/We Three Kings Of Orient Are/Deck The Halls With Boughs of Holly ~ Ring Christmas Bells ~ Medley” Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow/Count Your Blessings (Instead Of Sheep)/We Wish You A Merry Christmas ~ The Twelve Days Of Christmas ~ Medley: The First Noel/Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/O Come All Ye Faithful/We Wish You a Merry Christmas
    Vince Guaraldi Trio – A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
    O Tannenbaum ~ What Child Is This ~ My Little Drum ~ Linus and Lucy ~ Christmas Time Is Here (instrumental) ~ Christmas Time Is Here ~ Skating ~ Hark, The Herald Angels Sing ~ Christmas Is Coming ~ For Elise ~ Christmas Song
    Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Soundtrack (1966)
    * The special first came out in 1964, the album came out in 1966; often credited with Burl Ives, although he only sang three songs.
    ** There may be variations of this album!
    Overture/Holly Jolly Christmas ~ Jingle Jingle Jingle ~ We Are Santa’s Elves ~There’s Always Tomorrow ~ We’re A Couple Of Misfits ~ Silver and Gold ~ The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year ~ A Holly Jolly Christmas ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (finale) ~ Medley: The Night Before Christmas Song/A Merry Merry Christmas/When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter/Rockin Around The Christmas Tree ~ I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
    Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963)
    White Christmas ~ Medley: Happy Holiday/Holiday Season ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire ~ It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year ~ A Song and a Christmas Tree (The Twelve Days of Christmas) ~ Kay Thompson’s Jingle Bells ~The First Noel ~ O Holy NIght ~ Away In a Manger ~ Sweet Little Jesus Boy ~ The Little Drummer boy ~ Silent Night, Holy Night
    Barbra Streisand – A Christmas Album (1967)
    Jingle Bells? ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) ~ White Christmas ~ My Favorite Things ~ The Best Gift ~ Sleep In heavenly Peace (Silent Night) ~ Ave Maria (Gounod) ~ O Little Town of Bethlehem ~ I Wonder as i Wander ~ The Lord’s Prayer
    Philadelphia Orchestra (Conducted by Eugene Ormandy)
    -The Glorious Sound of Christmas (1962)
    * With the Temple University Concert Choir
    Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ O Little Town of Bethlehem ~ Joy To The World ~ O Holy Night (Cantique De Noel) ~ O Come, O Come, Emanuel ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ Ave Maria ~ O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) ~ The First Noel ~ Deck The Hall With Boughs of Holly ~ O Sanctissima (O Du Frohliche) ~ The Worship Of God ~ O Come, Little Children ~ Silent Night, Holy Night
    Dean Martin Christmas Album (1966)
    White Christmas ~ Jingle Bells ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Blue Christmas ~ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! ~ Marshmellow World ~ Silver Bells ~ Winter Wonderland ~ The Things We Did Last Summer ~ Silent Night
    Ramsey Lewis Trio – Sound of Christmas (1962)
    Merry Christmas Baby ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ~ Christmas Blues ~ Here Comes Santa Claus ~The Sound of Christmas ~ The Christmas Song ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ Sleigh Ride ~ What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve
    Brenda Lee, Merry Christmas From (1964)
    Rockin Around The Christmas Tree ~ This Time Of The Year ~ Jingle Bell Rock ~ Strawberry Snow ~ Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town ~ Silver Bells ~ Winter Wonderland ~ Blue Chrismas ~ A Marshmellow World ~ Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day ~ Frosty The Snowman ~ The Angel and the Little Blue Bell

    1950s Christmas Albums

    Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music (1957)
    * Many songs were on an EP, and a 45s collection of the same name 1946-1957
    That Christmas Feeling ~ Winter Wonderland ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ Silent Night ~ White Christmas ~ O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) ~ Jingle Bells ~ Twas The Night Before Christmas ~ The Twelve Days of Christmas ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S ~ Joy To The World ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ~ Frosty The Snowman ~ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
    Bing Crosby – Merry Christmas (1957)
    * Most songs appeared on earlier ELPs in 1945-1954
    ** There are several variations of the content on this album!
    Silent Night, Holy Night ~ Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) ~ White Christmas ~ Let’s Start The New Year Right ~I’ll Be Home For Christmas (If Only In My Dreams) ~ Danny Boy ~ Faith Of Our fathers ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ Jingle Bells ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas ~ Silver Bells ~ Christmas In Killarney ~ Mele Kalikimaka
    Harry Belafonte – To Wish You a Merry Christmas (1958)
    * Mary’s Boy Child was added in 1962
    A Star In The East ~ The Gifts They gave ~ The Son Of Mary ~ The Twelve Days Of Christmas ~ Where The Little Jesus Sleeps ~ Medley: The Joys Of Christmas/ O Little Town Of Bethlehem/Deck The Halls/The First Noel ~Mary’s Boy Child ~ Silent Night ~ Christmas Is Coming ~ Mary, mary ~ Jehovah The Lord Will Provide ~ Medley” We Wish You A Merry Christmas/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/O Come, All Ye Faithful/Joy To The World ~ I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
    Tennessee Ernie Ford – The Star Carol
    Joy To The World ~ O Little Town Of Bethlehem ~ O Holy Night ~ The Star carol ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ Some Children See Him ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ O Hearken Ye ~ Adeste Fideles ~ The First Noel ~ Sleep My Little Lord Jese ~ We Three Kings ~ It Came Upon A Midnight Clear ~ Silent Night
    Jackie Gleason – Merry Christmas (1956)
    I’ll Be Home For Christmas (If Only In My Dreams) ~ Christmas In Paris ~ Jingle Bells ~ White Christmas ~ Santa Claus Is Comin To Town ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) ~ I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm ~ Snowfall ~ By The Fireside ~ Home ~ Happy Holiday ~ Winter Wonderland ~ The Story Of a Starry Night
    A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra (1957)
    Jingle Bells ~ The Christmas song ~ Mistletoe and Holly ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas (If Only In My Dreams) ~ The Christmas Waltz ~ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ The First Noel ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ O Little Town Of Bethlehem ~Adeste Fideles ~ It Came Upon A Midnight Clear ~ Silent Night
    Elvis’ Christmas Album (1957)
    Santa Claus Is Back In Town ~ White Christmas ~ Here Comes Santa Clause (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ Blue Christmas ~ Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) ~ Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem ~ Silent Night ~ (There’ll Be) Peace in the Valey (For Me) ~ I Believe ~ Take My hand, Precious Lord ~ It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
    Mitch Miller – Christmas Sing-along With Mitch (1958)
    Joy To The World ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ~ What Child Is This ~ We Three Kings Of Orient Are ~ It came Upon a Midnight Clear ~ Silent Night, Holy Night ~ Deck The Halls With Boughs of Holly ~ God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ~ O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) ~ The First Noel ~ The Coventry Carol ~ Away In a Manger ~ O Little Town Of Bethlehem
    Johnny Mathis – Merry Christmas (1958)
    * with the Percy Faith Orchestra
    Winter Wonderland ~ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) ~ Sleigh Ride ~ Blue Christmas ~ I’ll Be Home For Christmas ~ White Christmas ~ O Holy Night ~ What Child Is This (Greensleeves) ~ The First Noel ~ Silver Bells ~ It Came Upon The Midnight Clear ~ Silent Night, Holy Night
  • April 21 in Pop Culture History

    April 21 in Pop Culture History

    April 21 History, Facts and Trivia

    April 21 History Highlights

    • 753 BC – Romulus and his twin brother Remus founded Rome.
    • 1918 – ‘Red Baron’ Manfred von Richthofen was shot down and killed during the battle of Somme.
    • April 21, 2011 – The day Skynet became self-aware and attacked the human race. Terminator, Film.
    • 1934 – The “Surgeon’s Photograph“, the most famous photo allegedly showing the Loch Ness Monster, was published in the Daily Mail.
    • 1962 – The Seattle World’s Fair (Century 21 Exposition) opened.
    • If you were born on April 21st,
      You were likely conceived the week of… July 29th (prior year)

    Kindergarten Day

    On April 21, the world celebrates a man named Friedrich Fröbel who founded the first play and activity institute called kindergarten. Kindergartens promote mental stimulation which is why their curriculum includes singing, dancing, and creativity. Fröbel coined the word for his work: kindergarten is literally “children’s garden” in English.

    This day of joy was originally chosen by him because he believed it was so necessary to teach children happiness as they should never be confined or sheltered from learning new skills with any concern.

    April 21 is…

    Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
    Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day
    Kindergarten Day
    Record Store Day

    April 21 Birthday Quotes

    “Once you’re able to look like an idiot and be OK with it, it opens up your potential.”
    – Nicole Sullivan

    “The minute you start to strategize too much, the more you start to think you’re in control of your own fate. And you’re not, really.”
    – James McAvoy

    “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”
    – John Muir

    “When it comes to art, money is an unimportant detail. It just happens to be a huge unimportant detail.”
    – Iggy Pop

    “I know what it means to have a leading part, and I know what it means to have a featured part.”
    – Patti LuPone

    April 21 Birthdays

    1838 – John Muir, Scottish-American environmentalist and author (died in 1914)
    1864 – Max Weber, German sociologist (died in 1920)
    1915 – Anthony Quinn, Mexican-American actor (died in 2001)
    1922 – Alistair MacLean, Scottish novelist and screenwriter (died in 1987)
    1926 – Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and her other realms
    1932 – Elaine May, American comedic actress
    1947 – Iggy Pop, American singer-songwriter and actor
    1949 – Patti LuPone, American actress and singer
    1958 – Andie MacDowell, American model and actress
    1958 – Michael Zarnock, American author
    1959 – Tim Jacobus, American illustrator and painter
    1970 – Nicole Sullivan, American comedic actress
    1971 – Michael Turner, American comic book author and illustrator (died in 2008)
    1979 – James McAvoy, Scottish actor

    April 21 History

    753 BC – Romulus and his twin brother Remus founded Rome.

    1509 – Henry VIII ascended the throne of England.

    1878 – The first U.S. firehouse pole was installed in New York City by Capt. David B. Kenyon at Engine Company 21.

    1895 – Woodville Latham and his sons, Otway and Gray, demonstrate the “Panopticon” – the first movie projector developed in the United States.

    1918 – Above the Somme River in France, Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, was killed by Allied fire, either by an air fight or from the ground.

    1930 – 320 people died, and another 130 were seriously injured in a prison fire at the Ohio State Penitentiary.

    1951 – #1 Hit April 21, 1951 – June 22, 1951: Les Paul and Mary Ford – How High The Moon

    1956 – #1 Hit April 21, 1956 – June 15, 1956: Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel

    1962 – At the Seattle World’s Fair, Seattle’s Space Needle Restaurant opened.

    1962 – #1 Hit April 21, 1962 – May 4, 1962: Elvis Presley – Good Luck Charm

    1973 – #1 Hit April 21, 1973 – May 18, 1973: Tony Orlando and Dawn – Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree

    1977 – Broadway Show – Annie (Musical) April 21, 1977

    1979 – #1 Hit April 21, 1979 – April 27, 1979: Amii Stewart – Knock on Wood

    1981 – “Weird Al” Yankovic made his first national television appearance on The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder

    1984 – #1 Hit April 21, 1984 – May 11, 1984: Phil Collins – Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)

    1986 – Geraldo Rivera hosted a live, highly promoted two-hour syndicated special The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vault.
    They found nothing.

    1989 – Field of Dreams and Pet Sematary were released in theaters.

    1990 – #1 Hit April 21, 1990 – May 18, 1990: Sinead O’Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U

    1990 – Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue aired, a special program that warned children about the dangers of drugs and featured characters from several Saturday morning children’s shows, was simulcast by ABC, BET, CBS, Fox, NBC, USA Network, and Nickelodeon.

    1992 – The first discoveries of planets outside of our solar system (two planets orbiting the pulsar PSR 1257+12) were announced by astronomers Alexander Wolszczan and Dale Frail.

    1995 – While you Were Sleeping debuted in theaters.

    2000 – U-571 was released in theaters.

    2004 – Man on Fire debuted in theaters

    2007 – #1 Hit April 21, 2007 – May 4, 2007: Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake – Give It To Me

    #1 Hit April 21, 2018 – May 18, 2018: Drake – Nice for What

    April 21, 2011 – (fiction) The day Skynet became self-aware and attacked the human race. Terminator, Film

    Today’s Random Trivia and Shower Thoughts

    “Good advice is not often served in our favorite flavor.” – Tim Fargo

    Oscar Wilde – Real Name: Sebastian Melmoth

    Scientists still aren’t completely sure how acetaminophen works.

    No one ever reads instruction manuals, but everyone watches YouTube how-to videos. We were all just waiting for the movie.

    “Let’s never come here again because it would never be as much fun. – Charlotte in Lost in Translation  #moviequotes

    “I put my cat in the kettle what will I do? There’s a little boy stuck with Daniel Boone” #misunderstoodlyrics

    Human settlement of Mars will necessitate the creation of a parallel 24.7-hour clock and 687-day calendar.

    “Let’s Get Together” by Haley Mills is the shortest Billboard Top Ten Hit, with a playing time of 1:28.

    Useless Pronunciation: E as in ewe

    “Lily” was the salesgirl who informs customers about AT&T’s sharing plans, played by Milana Vayntrub

    The name of The Simpsons’ creator, Matt Groening, is pronounced Matt “Graining”, not Matt “Growning”.

    50% of Canada is the letter A.

    More Pop Culture History Resources

  • 100+ Magical Songs in Popular Music

    100+ Magical Songs in Popular Music

    Magic Songs in Popular Music

    Magic Songs List

    1. Abracadabra – Steve Miller Band
    2. Dark Horse – Katy Perry
    3. Angie Baby – Helen Reddy
    4. Magic – Pilot
    5. O Fortuna (from Carmina Burana) by Carl Orff
    6. Carnival of the Animals: VII. Aquarium – Camille Saint-Saens
    7. Witchcraft – Frank Sinatra
    8. Everything She Does Is Magic – Police
    9. Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 – Johann Sebastian Bach
    10. Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf
    11. The Carnival of the Animals – Aquarium by Camille Saint-Saëns.
    12. Magic Man – Heart
    13. Black Magic Woman – Santana
    14. Hocus Pocus – Focus
    15. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Paul Dukas
    16. Strange Magic – Electric Light Orchestra
    17. That Old Black Magic – Sammy Davis Jr
    18. Good Luck Charm – Elvis Presley
    19. Superstition – Stevie Wonder
    20. I Put A Spell on You – Screaming Jay Hawkins
    21. Magic – Olivia Newton-John
    22. You Can Do Magic – America
    23. Hypnotized – Fleetwood Mac
    24. Three Is A Magic Number – Schoolhouse Rock
    25. Magical Mystery Tour – Beatles
    26. Everything’s Magic – Angels and Airwaves
    27. The Magic Flute – Mozart
    28. (You’ve Got) The Magic Touch – The Platters
    29. Magic – Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place)
    30. Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield
    31. Razzle Dazzle – Chicago
    32. 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
    33. Black Magic – Little Mix
    34. Magic Dance – David Bowie
    35. With a Little Luck – Paul McCartney & Wings
    36. Born Under A Bad Sign – Albert King
    37. Do You Believe In Magic? – Lovin Spoonful
    38. Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    39. Witch Doctor – David Seville
    40. Ghostbusters – Ray Parker, Jr.
    41. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo – Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother
    42. Could It Be Magic – Barry Manilow
    43. Magic – The Cars
    44. Devil Woman – Cliff Richard
    45. When You Wish Upon A Star – Jiminy Cricket
    46. Santeria – Sublime
    47. Could This Be Magic – The Dubs
    48. All The Magic – Natalie Imbruglia
    49. You Can Do Magic – Olivia Newton-John
    50. Magic Bus – The Who
    51. Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac
    52. Strange Brew – Cream
    53. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
    54. This Magic Moment – Drifters
    55. It’s A Miracle – Barry Manilow
    56. Mr. Crowley – Ozzy Osborne
    57. Do You Believe In Magic – The Lovin’ Spoonful
    58. Puff the Magic Dragon – Peter, Paul and Mary
    59. It’s Magic – Doris Day
    60. All I Need Is A Miracle – Mike + The Mechanics
    61. And She Was – Talking Heads
    62. Miracles – Starship
    63. Magic – B.o.B. featuring Rivers Cuomo
    64. Magic – Olivia Newton-John
    65. I’ve Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters
    66. Witchy Woman – Eagles
    67. Substitutionary Locomotion – Angela Lansbury
    68. Just Got Lucky – JoBoxers
    69. Luck Be a Lady Tonight – Frank Sinatra
    70. Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
    71. Never-Ending Story – Limahl
    72. Love Potion Number Nine – the Searchers
    73. Gypsy Woman – Brian Hyland
    74. Dreaming – Blondie
    75. Magic – Smash Mouth
    76. Mysterious Ways – U2
    77. Three is a Magic Number – Blind Melon
    78. I Should Be So Lucky – Kylie Minogue
    79. Under Your Spell – Buffy Cast
    80. Voodoo Chile – Jimi Hendrix Experience
    81. Venus – Shocking Blue
    82. Mr. Crowley – Ozzy Osbourne
    83. Some Enchanted Evening – Robert Goulet
    84. Fireflies – Owl City
    85. Demons – Imagine Dragons
    86. Santeria – Sublime
    87. Magic – Coldplay
    88. Magic Moments – Perry Como
    89. You Made Me Believe in Magic – Bay City Rollers
    90. Fortuosity – Tommy Steele
    91. Season of the Witch – Donovan
    92. Ghost Riders In The Sky – Outlaws
    93. Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
    94. Ghosts’ n’ Stuff – deadmau5
    95. Walking on Air – Kerli
    96. A Kind of Magic – Queen
    97. Magic Dance – David Bowie
    98. Instant Karma – John Lennon
    99. I’ve Got The Magic – Pitch Perfect
    100. Magic Time – Van Morrison
    101. Magic Power – Triumph
    102. Supernatural – Kesha
    103. Magic – Colbie Caillat
    104. Magic – One Direction
    105. Practical Magic – Alan Silvestri
    106. Hey Now! What Dreams Are Made Of – Hilary Duff
    107. Lucky Number – Lene Lovich
    108. Magic Town – The Vogues
    109. I Guess It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – Blackmore’s Night
    110. My Baby Must Be A Magician – The Marvelettes
    111. Magic Fingers – Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
    112. Some Call It Magic – Raven-Symoné
    113. Thunder Road – Bruce Springsteen
    114. If I Had Magic – Barbie (Soundtrack)
    115. Love, Sex and Magic – Ciara and Justin Timberlake
    116. It’s Only Make Believe – Conway Twitty
    117. Creole Woman – Toby Keith
    118. Magic Stick – Li’l Kim with 50 Cent
  • 2023 Oscars 95th Academy Awards

    2023 Oscars 95th Academy Awards

    2023 Oscars 95th Academy Awards 

    Winners Announced: March 12, 2023
    Held at: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California
    Host: Jimmy Kimmel
    Eligibility Year: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Oscars Trivia: The Lesser-Known Facts

    • Jimmy Kimmel’s third time hosting, making him one of the few multi-time hosts. His comedic style offered levity and engaged the audience.
    • The Dolby Theatre has been the Oscars’ home since 2002. It’s designed specifically for hosting events like the Oscars, boasting top-of-the-line acoustics and seating for over 3,400 guests.
    • The Oscars’ eligibility year ending on December 31 allowed many late releases and festival darlings to compete, changing the awards dynamics considerably.
    • Two films stole the spotlight with numerous nominations: The Power of the Dog and West Side Story.
    • A new twist this year: the red carpet was made from recycled materials, spotlighting Hollywood’s push for sustainability.
    • The night saw a more diverse set of nominees and winners, reflecting recent efforts to broaden representation in the film industry.
    • As part of the ceremony, a special segment showcased archived footage from past Oscars, taking viewers on a trip down memory lane.
    • The orchestra played versions of iconic movie themes during commercial breaks, a nod to the enduring power of film music.
    • Vegan options dominated the Governors Ball menu, another nod to sustainability.
    • Some awards were presented by previous Oscar winners, offering a blend of old and new that enriched the ceremony.

    2023 Oscar Nominees

    Best Picture
    Everything Everywhere All at Once (WINNER)
    All Quiet on the Western Front
    Avatar: The Way of Water
    The Banshees of Inisherin
    Elvis
    The Fabelmans
    TÁR
    Top Gun: Maverick
    Triangle of Sadness
    Women Talking
    Best Director
    Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once (WINNER)
    Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin
    Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans
    Todd Field, TÁR
    Ruben Östlund, Triangle of Sadness
    Best Actor
    Brendan Fraser, The Whale (WINNER)
    Austin Butler, Elvis
    Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin
    Paul Mescal, Aftersun
    Bill Nighy, Living
    Best Actress
    Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once (WINNER)
    Cate Blanchett, TÁR
    Ana de Armas, Blonde
    Andrea Riseborough, To Leslie
    Michelle Williams, The Fabelmans
    Best Supporting Actor
    Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once (WINNER)
    Brendan Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin
    Brian Tyree Henry, Causeway
    Judd Hirsch, The Fabelmans
    Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin
    Best Supporting Actress
    Jamie Lee Curtis, Everything Everywhere All at Once (WINNER)
    Angela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
    Hong Chau, The Whale
    Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin
    Stephanie Hsu, Everything Everywhere All at Once
    Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
    Women Talking (WINNER)
    All Quiet on the Western Front
    Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
    Living
    Top Gun: Maverick
    Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
    Everything Everywhere All at Once (WINNER)
    The Banshees of Inisherin
    The Fabelmans
    TÁR
    Triangle of Sadness
    Best Animated Feature Film
    Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (WINNER)
    Marcel the Shell With Shoes On
    Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
    The Sea Beast
    Turning Red
    Best International Feature Film
    All Quiet on the Western Front (WINNER)
    Argentina, 1985
    Close
    Eo
    The Quiet Girl
    Best Documentary Feature
    Navalny (WINNER)
    All That Breathes
    All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
    Fire of Love
    A House Made of Splinters
    Best Film Editing
    Paul Rogers, Everything Everywhere All at Once (WINNER)
    Mikkel E.G. Nielsen, The Banshees of Inisherin
    Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond, Elvis
    Monika Willi, TÁR
    Eddie Hamilton, Top Gun: Maverick
    Best Cinematography
    James Friend, All Quiet on the Western Front (WINNER)
    Darius Khondji, Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths
    Mandy Walker, Elvis
    Roger Deakins, Empire of Light
    Florian Hoffmeister, TÁR
    Best Costume Design
    Ruth E. Carter, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (WINNER)
    Mary Zophres, Babylon
    Catherine Martin, Elvis
    Shirley Kurata, Everything Everywhere All at Once
    Jenny Beavan, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
    Best Makeup and Hairstyling
    Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, and Anne Marie Bradley, The Whale (WINNER)
    Heike Merker and Linda Eisenhamerová, All Quiet on the Western Front
    Naomi Donne, Mike Marino, and Mike Fontaine, The Batman
    Camille Friend and Joel Harlow, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
    Mark Coulier, Jason Baird, and Aldo Signoretti, Elvis
    Best Production Design
    Christian M. Goldbeck and Ernestine Hipper, All Quiet on the Western Front (WINNER)
    Dylan Cole, Ben Procter, and Vanessa Cole, Avatar: The Way of Water
    Florencia Martin and Anthony Carlino, Babylon
    Catherine Martin, Karen Murphy, and Bev Dunn, Elvis
    Rick Carter and Karen O’Hara, The Fabelmans
    Best Music (Original Song)
    Naatu Naatu from RRR, music by M.M. Keeravaani, lyrics by Chandrabose (WINNER)
    Applause from Tell It Like a Woman, music and lyrics by Dianne Warren
    Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick, music and lyrics by Lady Gaga and BloodPop
    Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, music and lyrics by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Ludwig Goransson
    This Is a Life from Everything Everywhere All at Once, music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne, and Mitski, lyrics by Ryan Lott
    Best Music (Original Score)
    Volker Bertelmann, All Quiet on the Western Front (WINNER)
    Justin Hurwitz, Babylon
    Carter Burwell, The Banshees of Inisherin
    Son Lux, Everything Everywhere All at Once
    John Williams, The Fabelmans
    Best Sound
    Top Gun: Maverick (WINNER)
    All Quiet on the Western Front
    Avatar: The Way of Water
    The Batman
    Elvis
    Best Visual Effects
    Avatar: The Way of Water (WINNER)
    All Quiet on the Western Front
    The Batman
    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
    Top Gun: Maverick
    Best Animated Short Film
    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse (WINNER)
    The Flying Sailor
    Ice Merchants
    My Year of Dicks
    An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake, and I Think I Believe It
    Best Live Action Short Film
    An Irish Goodbye (WINNER)
    Ivalu
    Le Pupille
    Night Ride
    The Red Suitcase
    Best Documentary Short
    The Elephant Whisperers (WINNER)
    Haulout
    How Do You Measure a Year?
    The Martha Mitchell Effect
    Stranger at the Gate

     

  • 2023 Grammy Award Winners

    2023 Grammy Award Winners

    2023 Grammy Award Winners

    Winners Announced: February 5, 2023
    Held at: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
    Host: Trevor Noah
    Eligibility Year: October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022

    Key Points: Grammy Trivia

    • The 2023 Grammy Awards were the first to be held at the newly renamed Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center. This marked a significant moment in the merging of tech culture and mainstream events.
    • Trevor Noah returned as host, once again showcasing his talent for blending humor and earnestness to make the event both entertaining and memorable.
    • The eligibility year ended on September 30, 2022, making it a full year’s representation of what the music industry had to offer.
    • The 2023 Grammys were noted for their international flavor, featuring more artists from around the globe than ever before.
    • The ceremony saw a resurgence in rock and indie genres, with several up-and-coming bands receiving nominations and awards.
    • Social issues like climate change and social justice made their way into the performances and speeches, reflecting the broader conversations happening in society.
    2023 Record of the Year
    About Damn Time – Lizzo
    Album of the Year
    Harry’s House – Harry Styles
    Song of the Year
    Just Like That – Bonnie Raitt, songwriter (Bonnie Raitt)
    Best New Artist
    Samara Joy
    Best Pop Solo Performance
    Easy on Me – Adele
    Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
    Unholy – Sam Smith and Kim Petras
    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
    Higher – Michael Bublé
    Best Pop Vocal Album
    Harry’s House – Harry Styles
    Best Dance/Electronic Recording
    Break My Soul – Beyoncé
    Best Dance/Electronic Music Album
    Renaissance – Beyoncé
    Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
    Empire Central – Snarky Puppy
    Best Rock Performance
    Broken Horses – Brandi Carlile
    Best Metal Performance
    Degradation Rules – Ozzy Osbourne featuring Tony Iommi
    Best Rock Song
    Broken Horses – Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth and Tim Hanseroth, songwriters (Brandi Carlile)
    Best Rock Album
    Patient Number 9 – Ozzy Osbourne
    Best Alternative Music Performance
    Chaise Longue – Wet Leg
    Best Alternative Music Album
    Wet Leg – Wet Leg
    Best R&B Performance
    Hrs & Hrs – Muni Long
    Best Traditional R&B Performance
    Plastic Off the Sofa – Beyoncé
    Best R&B Song
    Cuff It – Denisia “Blu June” Andrews, Beyoncé, Mary Christine Brockert, Brittany “Chi” Coney, Terius“The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant, Morten Ristorp, Nile Rodgers and Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)
    Best Progressive R&B Album
    Gemini Rights – Steve Lacy
    Best R&B Album
    Black Radio III – Robert Glasper
    Best Rap Performance
    The Heart Part 5 – Kendrick Lamar
    Best Melodic Rap Performance
    Wait for U – Future featuring Drake and Tems
    Best Rap Song
    The Heart Part 5 – Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Lamar and Matt Schaeffer, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar)
    Best Rap Album
    Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers – Kendrick Lamar
    Best Country Solo Performance
    Live Forever – Willie Nelson
    Best Country Duo/Group Performance
    Never Wanted to Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
    Best Country Song
    ’Til You Can’t – Matt Rogers and Ben Stennis, songwriters (Cody Johnson)
    Best Country Album
    A Beautiful Time – Willie Nelson
    Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album
    Mystic Mirror – White Sun
    Best Improvised Jazz Solo
    Endangered Species – Wayne Shorter and Leo Genovese, soloist
    Best Jazz Vocal Album
    Linger Awhile – Samara Joy
    Best Jazz Instrumental Album
    New Standards Vol. 1 – Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Linda May Han Oh, Nicholas Payton and Matthew Stevens
    Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
    Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra – Steven Feifke, Bijon Watson, Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra
    Best Latin Jazz Album
    Fandango at the Wall in New York – Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring the Congra Patria Son Jarocho Collective
    Best Gospel Performance/Song
    Kingdom – Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Jonathan Jay, Chandler Moore & Jacob Poole, songwriters
    Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
    Fear Is Not My Future – Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Nicole Hannel, Jonathan Jay, Brandon Lake and Hannah Shackelford, songwriters
    Best Gospel Album
    Kingdom Book One Deluxe – Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
    Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
    Breathe – Maverick City Music
    Best Roots Gospel Album
    The Urban Hymnal – Tennessee State University Marching Band
    Best Latin Pop Album
    Pasieros – Rubén Blades and Boca Livre
    Best Música Urbana Album
    Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny
    Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album
    Motomami – Rosalía
    Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
    Un Canto por México — El Musical – Natalia Lafourcade
    Best Tropical Latin Album
    Pa’lla Voy – Marc Anthony
    Best American Roots Performance
    Stompin’ Ground – Aaron Neville with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band
    Best Americana Performance
    Made Up Mind – Bonnie Raitt
    Best American Roots Song
    Just Like That – Bonnie Raitt, songwriter (Bonnie Raitt)
    Best Americana Album
    In These Silent Days – Brandi Carlile
    Best Bluegrass Album
    Crooked Tree – Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway
    Best Traditional Blues Album
    Get On Board – Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder
    Best Contemporary Blues Album
    Brother Johnny – Edgar Winter
    Best Folk Album
    Revealer – Madison Cunningham
    Best Regional Roots Music Album
    Live at the 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – Ranky Tanky
    Best Reggae Album
    The Kalling – Kabaka Pyramid
    Best Global Music Performance
    Bayethe – Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode
    Best Global Music Album
    Sakura – Masa Takumi
    Best Children’s Music Album
    The Movement – Alphabet Rockers
    Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording
    Finding Me – Viola Davis
    Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
    The Poet Who Sat by the Door – J. Ivy
    Best Comedy Album
    The Closer – Dave Chappelle
    Best Musical Theater Album
    Into the Woods (2022 Broadway Cast Recording) – Sara Bareilles, Brian d’Arcy James, Patina Miller and Phillipa Soo, principal vocalists; Rob Berman and Sean Patrick Flahaven, producers (Stephen Sondheim, composer and lyricist) (2022 Broadway Cast)
    Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
    Encanto – Various Artists
    Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media
    Encanto – Germaine Franco, composer
    Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media
    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok – Stephanie Economou, composer
    Best Song Written for Visual Media
    We Don’t Talk About Bruno from Encanto – Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter (Carolina Gaitán — La Gaita, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz and Encanto Cast)
    Best Instrumental Composition
    Refuge – Geoffrey Keezer, composer (Geoffrey Keezer)
    Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
    Scrapple From the Apple     – John Beasley, arranger (Magnus Lindgren, John Beasley and the SWR Big Band featuring Martin Aeur)
    Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals
    Songbird (Orchestral Version) – Vince Mendoza, arranger (Christine McVie)
    Best Recording Package
    Beginningless Beginning – Chun-Tien Hsia and Qing-Yang Xiao, art directors (Tamsui-Kavalan Chinese Orchestra)
    Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
    In and Out of the Garden: Madison Square Garden ’81 ’82 ’83 – Lisa Glines, Doran Tyson and Dave Van Patten, art directors (The Grateful Dead)
    Best Album Notes
    Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) – Bob Mehr, album notes writer (Wilco)
    Best Historical Album
    Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) – Cheryl Pawelski and Jeff Tweedy, compilation producers; Bob Ludwig, mastering engineer (Wilco)
    Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical
    Tobias Jesso Jr.
    Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
    Harry’s House – Jeremy Hatcher, Oli Jacobs, Nick Lobel, Mark Spike” Stent and Sammy Witte, engineers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer (Harry Styles)
    Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
    Jack Antonoff
    Best Remixed Recording
    About Damn Time (Purple Disco Machine Remix) – Purple Disco Machine, remixer (Lizzo)
    Best Immersive Audio Album
    Divine Tides – Eric Schilling, immersive mix engineer; Stewart Copeland, Ricky Kej and Herbert Waltl, immersive producers (Stewart Copeland and Ricky Kej)
    Best Engineered Album, Classical
    Bates: Philharmonia Fantastique — The Making of the Orchestra – Shawn Murphy, Charlie Post and Gary Rydstrom, engineers; Michael Romanowski, mastering engineer (Edwin Outwater and Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
    Producer of the Year, Classical
    Judith Sherman
    Best Orchestral Performance
    Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman – Michael Repper, conductor (New York Youth Symphony)
    Best Opera Recording
    Blanchard: Fire Shut Up in My Bones – Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor; Angel Blue, Will Liverman, Latonia Moore and Walter Russell III; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
    Best Choral Performance
    Born – Donald Nally, conductor (Dominic German, Maren Montalbano, Rebecca Myers and James Reese; The Crossing)
    Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
    Shaw: Evergreen – Attacca Quartet
    Best Classical Instrumental Solo
    Letters for the Future – Time for Three; Xian Zhang, conductor (The Philadelphia Orchestra)
    Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
    Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene – Renée Fleming, soloist; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, pianist
    Best Classical Compendium
    An Adoption Story – Starr Parodi and Kitt Wakeley; Jeff Fair, Starr Parodi and Kitt Wakeley, producers
    Best Contemporary Classical Composition
    Puts: Contact – Kevin Puts, composer (Xian Zhang, Time for Three and the Philadelphia Orchestra)
    Best Music Video
    All Too Well: The Short Film – Taylor Swift; Taylor Swift, video director; Saul Germaine, video producer

    Best Music Film
    Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story – Various Artists; Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern, video directors; Frank Marshall, Sean Stuart and Ryan Suffern, video producers

  • The Number One Hits of 2022

    The Number One Hits of 2022

    2022 Billboard Number One Hits:

    December 26, 2021 – January 1, 2022: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
    January 2 – March 12, 2022: We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Encanto Cast
    March 13 – March 19, 2022: Heat Waves – Glass Animals
    March 20 – July 16, 2022: As It Was – Harry Styles
    July 17 – August 13, 2022: About Damn Time – Lizzo
    August 14 – September 3, 2022: Break My Soul – Beyoncé
    September 4 – October 8, 2022: Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
    October 9 – October 15, 2022: Unholy – Sam Smith and Kim Petras
    October 16 – December 24, 2022: Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
    December 25, 2022 – January 7, 2023: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
  • 2022: The Top 100 Pop Songs

    2022: The Top 100 Pop Songs

    • 2022 Music Hits Chart

    		1.As It Was – Harry Styles
    		2.Heat Waves – Glass Animals
    		3.Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift
    		4.Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
    		5.Big Energy – Latto
    		6.Sunroof – Nicky Youre and dazy
    		7.About Damn Time – Lizzo
    		8.Ghost – Justin Beiber
    		9.Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
    		10.Late Night Talking – Harry Styles
    		11.Me Porto Bonito – Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone
    		12.Shivers – Ed Sheeran
    		13.I Like You (A Happier Song) – Post Malone Featuring Doja Cat
    		14.Vegas – Doja Cat
    		15.We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast
    		16.I Ain’t Worried – OneRepublic
    		17.Titi Me Pregunto – Bad Bunny
    		18.Industry Baby – Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
    		19.Surface Pressure – Jessica Darrow (from En\canto)
    		20.Enemy – Imagine Dragons X JID
    		21.Stay – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
    		22.Need To Know – Doja Cat
    		23.Wasted On You – Morgan Wallen
    		24.That’s What I Want – Lil Nas X
    		25.abcdefu – GAYLE
    		26.I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta & Bebe Rexha
    		27.Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) – Elton John & Dua Lipa
    		28.First Class – Jack Harlow
    		29.Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrego
    		30.Do It To It – Acraze Featuring Cherish
    		31. Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
    		32.Woman – Doja Cat
    		33.Fancy Like – WalkerHayes
    		34.You Right – Doja Cat & The Weeknd
    		35.Victoria’s Secret – Jax
    		36.You Proof – Morgan Wallen
    		37.Easy on Me – Adele
    		38.Break My Soul – Beyonce
    		39.Numb Little Bug – Em Behold
    		40.Levitating – Dua Lipa
    		41.Till You Can’t – Cody Johnson
    		42.One Right Now – Post Malone, The Weeknd
    		43.Glimpse of Us – Joji
    		44.I Hate You – SZA
    		45.Bam Bam – Camila Cabello Featuring Ed Sheeran
    		46.Super Freaky Girl – Nicki Minaj
    		47.2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) – Lizzo
    		48.Boyfriend – Dove Cameron
    		49.Smokin Out The Window – Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak)
    		50.She’s All I Wanna Be – Tate McRae
    		51.Sweetest Pie – Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
    		52.Unholy – Sam Smith & Kim Petras
    		53.Moscow Mule – Bad Bunny
    		54.Made You Look – Meghan Trainor
    		55.Bejeweled – Taylor Swift
    		56.Numb – Marshmello & Khalid
    		57.Essence – Wizkid featuring Justin Bieber, Tems
    		58.Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52 – Bizarrap & Quevedo
    		59.Get Into It (Yuh) – Doja Cat
    		60.Calm Down – Rema & Selena Gomez
    61. 
    		Save Your Tears – The Weeknd & Ariana Grande
    62. 
    		Star Walkin’ (League of Legends World Anthem) – Lil Nas X
    63. 
    		All Too Well (Taylor’s Version) – Talyor Swift
    64. 
    		Hold Me Closer – Elton John & Britney Spears
    65. 
    		What Else Can I Do? – Diane Guerrero & Stephanie Beatriz (Encado)
    66.
    		Cuff It – Beyonce
    67.
    		Snap – Rosa Linn
    68.
    		Lavender Haze – Taylor Swift
    69.
    		Don’t You Worry – Black Eyed Peas, Shakira + David Guetta
    70.
    		Meet Me At Our Spot – THE ANXIETY: WILLOW & Tyler Cole
    71.
    		Under The Influence – Chris Brown
    72.
    		Lost Without You – Kygo, Dean Lewis
    73.
    		AA – Walker Hayes
    74.
    		Lift Me Up – Rihanna
    75.
    		Just Wanna Rock – Lil Uzi Vert
    76.
    		Snow on the Beach – Taylor Swift Featuring Lana Del Rey
    77.
    		Pepas – Farruko
    78.
    		You’re On Your Own, Kid – Taylor Swift
    79.
    		Kiss Me More – Doja Cat Featuring SZA
    80.
    		MAMIII – Becky G, Karol G
    81.
    		Party – Bad Bunny
    82.
    Efecto – Bad Bunny
    83.
    10:45 – Tiesto Featuring Tate McRae
    84.
    golden hour – JVKE
    85.
    What My World Spins Around – Jordan Davis
    86.
    Super Gremlin – Kodak Black
    87.
    Stay With Me – Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell Williams
    88.
    What, Me Worry? – Portugal. The Man
    89.
    The Kind of Love We Make – Luke Combs
    90.
    World’s Smallest Violin – AJR
    91.
    Despues de La Playa – Bad Bunny
    92.
    Maroon – Taylor Swift
    93.
    Something In The Orange – Zach Bryan
    94.
    Wait In The Truck – HARDY Featuring Lainey Wilson
    95.
    My Universe – Coldplay x BTS
    96.
    Hotel Lobby – Unc & Phew
    97.
    Turn on the Lights… – Fred again.. & Swedish House Mafia Featuring Future
    98.
    Circles Around This Town – Marin Morris
    99
    Miss You – Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz
    100.
    In A Minute – Lil Baby
  • 2022 Grammy Award Winners

    2022 Grammy Award Winners

    2022 Grammy Award Winners

    Winners Announced: April 3, 2022
    Held at: MGM Grand Garden Arena
    Host: Trevor Noah
    Eligibility Year: September 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021

    Grammy Trivia

    • Trevor Noah returned to host the ceremony, his charisma and comedic timing adding sparkle to the event.
    • The eligibility period was aligned to be September 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. This year’s calendar had a unique quirk as the event was pushed to April due to COVID-19 concerns.
    • Olivia Rodrigo had a breakthrough year, taking home several awards and establishing herself as a pop sensation. She snagged the award for Best New Artist.
    • For the first time ever, the Grammy Awards were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, signaling a departure from the usual venue of the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
    • Hip-hop and rap categories saw increased representation and acknowledgment, reflecting shifts in popular musical taste.
    • Jon Batiste, known for his role as the musical director on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” surprised many by taking home several awards, including Album of the Year for We Are.
    • The ceremony gave special tributes to artists who had passed away in the eligibility year, adding an emotional depth to the occasion.
    Record of the Year:
    Leave the Door Open – Silk Sonic — Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II & Bruno Mars, producers; Serban Ghenea, John Hanes & Charles Moniz, engineers/mixers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer
    Album of the Year:
    We Are – Jon Batiste
    Song of the Year:
    Leave the Door Open –  Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile Ii and Bruno Mars, Songwriters (Silk Sonic)
    Best New Artist:
    Olivia Rodrigo
    Best Pop Solo Performance:
    Drivers License –  Olivia Rodrigo
    Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
    Kiss Me More – Doja Cat featuring SZA
    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album:
    Love for Sale – Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
    Best Pop Vocal Album:
    Sour – Olivia Rodrigo
    Best Dance Recording:
    Alive –  Rüfüs Du Sol, Jason Evigan & Rüfüs Du Sol, producers; Cassian Stewart-Kasimba, mixer
    Best Dance/Electronic Album:
    Subconsciously –  Black Coffee
    Best Contemporary Instrumental Album:
    Tree Falls – Taylor Eigsti
    Best Rock Performance:
    Making a Fire –  Foo Fighters
    Best Metal Performance:
    The Alien – Dream Theater
    Best Rock Song:
    Waiting on a War –  Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear, Songwriters (Foo Fighters)
    Best Rock Album:
    Medicine at Midnight – Foo Fighters
    Best Alternative Music Album:
    Daddy’s Home – St. Vincent
    Best R&B Performance (tie):
    Leave the Door Open – Silk Sonic
    Pick Up Your Feelings –  Jazmine Sullivan
    Best Traditional R&B Performance:
    Fight for You – H.E.R.
    Best R&B Song:
    Leave the Door Open – Brandon Anderson, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II and Bruno Mars, songwriters (Silk Sonic)
    Best Progressive R&B Album:
    Table for Two –  Lucky Daye
    Best R&B Album:
    Heaux Tales –  Jazmine Sullivan
    Best Rap Performance:
    Family Ties –  Baby Keem ft. Kendrick Lamar
    Best Melodic Rap Performance:
    Hurricane – Kanye West ft. The Weeknd & Lil Baby
    Best Rap Song:
    Jail – Dwayne Abernathy, Jr., Shawn Carter, Raul Cubina, Michael Dean, Charles M. Njapa, Sean Solymar, Brian Hugh Warner, Kanye West & Mark Williams, songwriters (Kanye West featuring Jay-Z)
    Best Rap Album:
    Call Me If You Get Lost –  Tyler, the Creator
    Best Country Solo Performance:
    You Should Probably Leave –  Chris Stapleton
    Best Country Duo/Group Performance:
    Younger Me –  Brothers Osborne
    Best Country Song:
    Cold – Dave Cobb, J.T. Cure, Derek Mixon and Chris Stapleton, songwriters (Chris Stapleton)
    Best Country Album:
    Starting Over –  Chris Stapleton
    Best New Age Album:
    Divine Tides – Stewart Copeland and Ricky Kej
    Best Improvised Jazz Solo:
    Humpty Dumpty (Set 2) – Chick Corea, soloist
    Best Jazz Vocal Album:
    Songwrights Apothecary Lab – Esperanza Spalding
    Best Jazz Instrumental Album:
    Skyline – Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette and Gonzalo Rubalcaba
    Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album:
    For Jimmy, Wes AND Oliver –  Christian McBride Big Band
    Best Latin Jazz Album:
    Mirror Mirror – Eliane Elias With Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés
    Best Gospel Performance/Song:
    Never Lost – CeCe Winans
    Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song:
    Believe For It – CeCe Winans; Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans, and Mitch Wong, songwriters
    Best Gospel Album:
    Believe for It – CeCe Winans
    Best Contemporary Christian Music Album:
    Old Church Basement –  Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music
    Best Roots Gospel Album:
    My Savior – Carrie Underwood
    Best Latin Pop or Urban Album:
    Mendó –  Alex Cuba
    Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album:
    Origen –  Juanes
    Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano):
    A Mis 80’s – Vicente Fernández
    Best Tropical Latin Album:
    Salswing! –  Rubén Blades y Roberto Delgado & Orquesta
    Best American Roots Performance:
    Cry –  Jon Batiste
    Best American Roots Song:
    Cry –  Jon Batiste and Steve McEwan, songwriters (Jon Batiste)
    Best Americana Album:
    Native Sons – Los Lobos
    Best Bluegrass Album:
    My Bluegrass Heart – Béla Fleck
    Best Traditional Blues Album:
    I Be Trying – Cedric Burnside
    Best Contemporary Blues Album:
    662 – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
    Best Folk Album:
    They’re Calling Me Home – Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi
    Best Regional Roots Music Album:
    Kau Ka Pe’a –  Kalani Pe’a
    Best Reggae Album:
    Beauty in the Silence – Soja
    Best Global Music Album:
    Mother Nature –  Angelique Kidjo
    Best Global Music Performance:
    Mohabbat –  Arooj Aftab
    Best Children’s Music Album:
    A Colorful World – Falu
    Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling):
    Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation From John Lewis – Don Cheadle
    Best Comedy Album:
    Sincerely Louis C.K. – Louis C.K.
    Best Musical Theater Album:
    The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical – Emily Bear, producer; Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, composers/lyricists (Barlow & Bear)
    Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media:
    The United States vs. Billie Holiday – Andra Day
    Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (tie):
    The Queen’s Gambit –  Carlos Rafael Rivera, composer “Bridgerton,” Kris Bowers, composer
    Soul –  Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers
    Best Song Written for Visual Media:
    All Eyes On Me [From Inside] –  Bo Burnham, songwriter (Bo Burnham)
    Best Instrumental Composition:
    Eberhard –  Lyle Mays, composer (Lyle Mays)
    Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella:
    Meta Knight’s Revenge (From ‘Kirby Superstar’) – Charlie Rosen and Jake Silverman, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band featuring Button Masher)
    Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals:
    To The Edge Of Longing (Edit Version) –  Vince Mendoza, Arranger (Vince Mendoza, Czech National Symphony Orchestra and Julia Bullock)
    Best Immersive Audio Album:
    Alicia –  George Massenburg and Eric Schilling, immersive mix engineers; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Ann Mincieli, immersive producer (Alicia Keys)
    Best Immersive Audio Album (63rd GRAMMYS):
    Soundtrack of the American Soldier –  Leslie Ann Jones, immersive mix engineer; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Dan Merceruio, immersive producer (Jim R. Keene and the United States Army Field Band)
    Best Recording Package:
    Pakelang –  Li Jheng Han and Yu, Wei, Art Directors (2nd Generation Falangao Singing Group and the Chairman Crossover Big Band)
    Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package:
    All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary Edition – Darren Evans, Dhani Harrison and Olivia Harrison, art directors (George Harrison)
    Best Album Notes:
    The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia and RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946-1966 –  Ricky Riccardi, album notes writer (Louis Armstrong)
    Best Historical Album:
    Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963-1967) – Patrick Milligan and Joni Mitchell, compilation producers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Joni Mitchell)
    Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical:
    Love for Sale –  Dae Bennett, Josh Coleman, and Billy Cumella, engineers; Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone, mastering engineers (Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga)
    Producer of the Year, Non-Classical:
    Jack Antonoff
    Best Remixed Recording:
    Passenger –  (Mike Shinoda Remix); Mike Shinoda, remixer (Deftones); track from: “White Pony” (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
    Best Engineered Album, Classical:
    Chanticleer Sings Christmas – Leslie Ann Jones, engineer (Chanticleer)
    Producer of the Year, Classical:
    Judith Sherman
    Best Orchestral Performance:
    Price: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 – Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor (Philadelphia Orchestra)
    Best Opera Recording:
    Glass: Akhnaten –  Karen Kamensek, conductor; J’Nai Bridges, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Zachary James and Dísella Lárusdóttir; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
    Best Choral Performance:
    Mahler: Symphony No. 8, ‘Symphony of a Thousand’ – Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Grant Gershon, Robert Istad, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz and Luke McEndarfer, chorus masters (Leah Crocetto, Mihoko Fujimura, Ryan McKinny, Erin Morley, Tamara Mumford, Simon O’Neill, Morris Robinson and Tamara Wilson; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, Los Angeles Master Chorale, National Children’s Chorus and Pacific Chorale)
    Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance:
    Beethoven: Cello Sonatas – Hope Amid Tears – Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax
    Best Classical Instrumental Solo:
    Alone Together –  Jennifer Koh
    Best Classical Solo Vocal Album:
    Mythologies – Sangeeta Kaur and Hila Plitmann (Virginie D’Avezac De Castera, Lili Haydn, Wouter Kellerman, Nadeem Majdalany, Eru Matsumoto and Emilio D. Miler)
    Best Classical Compendium:
    Women Warriors – The Voices of Change – Amy Andersson, conductor; Amy Andersson, Mark Mattson and Lolita Ritmanis, producers
    Best Contemporary Classical Composition:
    Shaw: Narrow Sea –  Caroline Shaw, composer (Dawn Upshaw, Gilbert Kalish, and Sō Percussion)
    Best Music Video:
    Freedom –  (Jon Batiste); Alan Ferguson, video director; Alex P. Willson, video producer
    Best Music Film:
    Summer of Soul –  (Various Artists); Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, video director; David Dinerstein, Robert Fyvolent and Joseph Patel, video producers
  • 2022 Oscars 94th Academy Awards

    2022 Oscars 94th Academy Awards

    2022 Oscars 94th Academy Awards

    Winners Announced: March 27, 2022
    Held at: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California
    Hosts: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes
    Eligibility Year: March 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

    Spotlight: Oscar Trivia

    • Having three female hosts—Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes—added a unique flair to the show and emphasized the Academy’s push for more gender diversity.
    • This year saw a shift in eligibility deadlines due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on film releases.
    • The award for Best Picture had more independent movies nominated, highlighting a changing landscape in Hollywood.
    • Streaming platforms continued to gain traction, with several nominees and winners originating from services like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
    • The Oscars ceremony returned to the Dolby Theatre after a one-year hiatus at Union Station, a move reflecting a return to some semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy.
    • CODA made waves by being the first film with a predominantly Deaf cast to win Best Picture, showing increased representation in Hollywood.
    • Will Smith won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, and the moment was tinged with controversy due to an altercation that took place during the ceremony.

    2022 Oscar Nominees and Winners

    Best Picture
    CODA (WINNER)
    Belfast
    Don’t Look Up
    Drive My Car
    Dune
    King Richard
    Licorice Pizza
    Nightmare Alley
    The Power of the Dog
    West Side StoryBest Director
    Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog (WINNER)
    Kenneth Branagh, Belfast
    Ryúsuke Hamaguchi, Drive My Car
    Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza
    Steven Spielberg, West Side StoryBest Actress in a Leading Role
    Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye (WINNER)
    Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter
    Penélope Cruz, Parallel Mothers
    Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos
    Kristen Stewart, SpencerBest Actor in a Leading Role
    Will Smith, King Richard (WINNER)
    Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos
    Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog
    Andrew Garfield, Tick, Tick… Boom!
    Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of MacbethBest Actress in a Supporting Role
    Ariana DeBose, West Side Story (WINNER)
    Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter
    Judi Dench, Belfast
    Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog
    Aunjanue Ellis, King RichardBest Actor in a Supporting Role
    Troy Kotsur, CODA (WINNER)
    Ciarán Hinds, Belfast
    Jesse Plemons, The Power of the Dog
    J.K. Simmons, Being the Ricardos
    Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the DogBest Original Screenplay
    Belfast (WINNER)
    Don’t Look Up
    King Richard
    Licorice Pizza
    The Worst Person in the WorldBest Adapted Screenplay
    CODA (WINNER)
    Drive My Car
    Dune
    The Lost Daughter
    The Power of the DogBest Cinematography
    Dune (WINNER)
    Nightmare Alley
    The Power of the Dog
    The Tragedy of Macbeth
    West Side StoryBest Film Editing
    Dune (WINNER)
    Don’t Look Up
    King Richard
    The Power of the Dog
    Tick, Tick… Boom!Best Animated Feature Film
    Encanto (WINNER)
    Flee
    Luca
    The Mitchells vs. The Machine
    Raya and the Last DragonBest Animated Short Film
    The Windshield Wiper (WINNER)
    Affairs of the Art
    Bestia
    Boxballet
    Robin RobinBest Live-Action Short Film
    The Long Goodbye (WINNER)
    Ala Kachuu — Take and Run
    The Dress
    On My Mind
    Please HoldBest International Feature Film
    Drive My Car (WINNER)
    Flee
    The Hand of God
    Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
    The Worst Person in the WorldBest Documentary Feature
    Summer of Soul (WINNER)
    Ascension
    Attica
    Flee
    Riding with FireBest Documentary Short Subject
    The Queen of Basketball (WINNER)
    Audible
    Lead Me Home
    Three Songs for Benazir
    When We Were BulliesBest Original Score
    Dune (WINNER)
    Don’t Look Up
    Encanto
    Parallel Mothers
    The Power of the DogBest Original Song
    No Time to Die (WINNER)
    King Richard
    Encanto
    Belfast
    Four Good DaysBest Sound
    Dune (WINNER)
    Belfast
    No Time to Die
    The Power of the Dog
    West Side StoryBest Costume Design
    Cruella (WINNER)
    Cyrano
    Dune
    Nightmare Alley
    West Side StoryBest Makeup and Hairstyling
    The Eyes of Tammy Faye (WINNER)
    Coming 2 America
    Cruella
    Dune
    House of GucciBest Production Design
    Dune (WINNER)
    Nightmare Alley
    The Power of the Dog
    The Tragedy of Macbeth
    West Side StoryBest Visual Effects
    Dune (WINNER)
    Free Guy
    No Time to Die
    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
    Spider-Man: No Way HomeHonorary Academy Awards
    Samuel L. Jackson – “Sam Jackson is a cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across decades and generations and audiences worldwide”
    Elaine May – “For Elaine May’s bold, uncompromising approach to filmmaking, as a writer, director and actress”
    Liv Ullmann – “Liv Ullmann’s bravery and emotional transparency has gifted audiences with deeply affecting screen portrayals”Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
    Danny Glover – “Glover’s decades-long advocacy for justice and human rights reflects his dedication to recognizing our shared humanity on and off the screen”

  • 2021: Top 100 Popular Songs

    2021: Top 100 Popular Songs

    • 2021 Music Hits Chart

    		1.Levitating – Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby
    		2.Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo
    		3.Stay – The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber
    		4.Take My Breath – The Weeknd
    		5.Montero (Call Me By Your Name) – Lil Naz X
    		6.Save Your Tears – The Weeknd
    		7.deja vu – Olivia Rodrigo
    		8.Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
    		9.Industry Baby – Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
    		10.Kiss Me More – Doja Cat featuring SZA
    		11.Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) – Elton John & Dua Lipa
    		12.Easy on Me – Adele
    		13.Astronaut In The Ocean – Masked Wolf
    		14.Without You – The Kid Laroi & Miley Cyrus
    		15.Butter – BTS
    		16.Before You Go – Lewis Capaldi
    		17.Fancy Like – Walker Hayes
    		18.I Was On A Boat That Day -Old Dominion
    		19.Love Again – Dua Lipa
    		20.Shivers – Ed Sheeran
    		21.Adore You – Harry Styles
    		22.We’re Good – Dua Lipa
    		23.One Right Now – Post Malone & The Weeknd
    		24.Yonaguni – Bad Bunny
    		25.Mood – 24kGolden Featuring iann dior
    		26.Leave The Door Open – Silk Sonmic (Bruno Mars & Anderson. Paak)
    		27.Smoke Out The Window – Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson.Paak)
    		28.My Ex’s Best Friend – Machine Gun Kelly
    		29.Peaches – Justin Bieber Featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
    		30.Essence – WizKid featuring Justin Bieber and Tems
    		31. Kings and Queens – Ava Max
    		32.Forever After All – Luke Combs
    		33.Heat Waves – Glass Animals
    		34.Go Crazy – Chris Brown and Young Thug
    		35.Therefore I Am – Billie Eilish
    		36.positions – Arina Grande
    		37.Beautiful Mistakes – Maroon 5 featuring Megan Thee Stallion
    		38.Dakiti – Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez
    		39.I Feel Good – Pitbull Featuring Anthony Watts & DJWS
    		40.Psycho – Post Malone
    		41.You Right – Doja Cat with The Weeknd
    		42.Memory – Kane Brown X blackbear
    		43.No Love – Summer Walker & SZA
    		44.For The Night – Pop Smoke Featuring Lil Baby & DaBaby
    		45.Willow – Taylor Swift
    		46.Calling My Phone – Lil Tjay Featuring 6LACK
    		47.A-O-K – Tai Verdes
    		48.Rumors – Lizzo and Cardi B
    		49.Ghost – Justin Bieber
    		50.Leave Before You Love Me – Marshmello x Jonas Brothers
    		51.Permission To Dance – BTS
    		52.Driver’s License – Olivia Rodrigo
    		53.Beggin’ – Maneskin
    		54.Traitor – Olivia Rodrigo
    		55.My Universe – Coldplay x BTS
    		56.Way 2 Sexy- Drake Featuring Future & Young Thug
    		57.Bitter – Summer Walker & Cardi B
    		58.On Me – Lil Baby
    		59.What You Know Bout Love – Pop Smoke
    		60.You Broke Me First – Tate McRae
    61. 
    		I Hope – Gabby Barrett Featuring Charlie Puth
    62. 
    		Holy – Justin Bieber Featuring Change The Rapper
    63. 
    		Escape Plan – Travis Scott
    64. 
    		Glad You Exist – Dan + Shay
    65. 
    		Bang! – AJR
    66.
    		Telepatia – Kali Uchis
    67.
    		Sweet Dream – Alessia Cara
    68.
    		Better Days – NEIKED X Mae Muller X Polo G
    69.
    		hot girl bummer – blackbear
    70.
    		Cold Beer Calling My Name – Jameson Rodgers Featuring Luke Combs
    71.
    		Need To Know – Doja Cat
    72.
    		Girls Want Girls – Drake featuring Lil Baby
    73.
    		Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish
    74.
    		Way Less Sad – AJR
    75.
    		pov – Ariana Grande
    76.
    		Best Friend – Saweetie Featuring Doja Cat
    77.
    		Heartbreak Anniversary – Giveon
    78.
    		Up – Cardi B
    79.
    		The Business – Tiesto
    80.
    		NDA – Billie Eilish
    81.
    		working – Tate McRae
    82.
    Rap Star – Polo G
    83.
    Volvi – Aventura x Bad Bunny
    84.
    Chasing After You – Ryun Hurd with Maren Harris
    85.
    Arcade – Duncan Laurence
    86.
    34+35 – Arian Grande
    87.
    Say So – Masked Wolf
    88.
    Waves – Luke Bryan
    89.
    If It Ain’t Me – Dua Lipa
    90.
    Essence – Wizkid Featuring Justin Bieber & Tems
    91.
    Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King and Miranda Lambert
    92.
    Lil Bit – Nelly & Florida Georgia Line
    93.
    Famous Friends – Chris Brown + Kane Brown
    94.
    If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
    95.
    Knife Talk – Drake ft. 21 Savage, Project Pat
    96.
    Serotonin – girl in red
    97.
    Put Your Records On – Ritt Momney
    98.
    Sand In My Boots – Morgan Wallen
    99.
    Bella Poarch – Build a B*tch
    100.
    Pepas – Farruko 
  • The Number One Hits of 2021

    The Number One Hits of 2021

    2021 Billboard Number One Hits:

    Sidenote: The best-selling song of 2021 was Levitating by Dua Lipa, which peaked at number two on May 22, 2021.

    December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
    January 3 – January 9, 2021: Mood – 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
    January 10 – March 20, 2021: Drivers License – Olivia Rodrigo
    March 21 – March 27, 2021: What’s Next – Drake
    March 28 – April 3, 2021: Up – Cardi B
    April 4 – April 17, 2021: Montero (Call Me by Your Name) – Lil Nas X
    April 18 – May 8, 2021: Rapstar – Polo G
    May 9 – May 22, 2021: Save Your Tears – The Weeknd and Ariana Grande
    May 23 – June 5, 2021: Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo
    June 6 – July 17, 2021: Butter – BTS
    July 18 – July 24, 2021: Permission to Dance – BTS
    July 25 – September 11, 2021: Stay – The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
    September 12 – October 2, 2021: Butter – BTS
    October 3 – October 9, 2021: My Universe – Coldplay and BTS
    October 10 – October 30, 2021: Stay – The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
    October 31 – November 20, 2021: Industry Baby – Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow
    November 21 – December 25, 2021: Easy on Me – Adele
    December 26, 2021 – January 1, 2022: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

     

     

  • Songs About Telephones

    Songs About Telephones

    Songs About Telephones

    1. 867-5309 (Jenny) – Tommy Tutone
    2. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepson
    3. Hello – Adele
    4. Call Me – Blondie
    5. Hotline Bling – Drake
    6. Pennsylvania 6-5000 – Glenn Miller Orchestra
    7. Memphis – Chuck Berry & Johnny Rivers
    8. I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
    9. Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli
    10. Telephone Line – Electric Light Orchestra
    11. Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) – Jim Croce
    12. Payphone – Maroon 5
    13. The Call – Backstreet Boys
    14. Hello – Lionel Richie
    15. Any Time At All – Beatles
    16. Rikki Don’t Lose That Number – Steely Dan
    17. Telephone – Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce
    18. Talk Dirty To Me – Poison
    19. Beechwood 4-5789 – Marvelettes
    20. Don’t Hang Up – Orlons
    21. Hello It’s Me – Todd Rundgren
    22. Hanging On The Telephone – Blondie
    23. Operator – Midnight Star(r)
    24. Telephone Man – Meri Wilson
    25. Need You Now – Lady Antebellum
    26. Mr. Telephone Man – New Edition
    27. Don’t Lose My Number – Phil Collins
    28. Hello, I Love You – The Doors
    29. Stan – Eminem
    30. Spiderwebs – No Doubt
    31. Call Me When Your Sober – Evanescence
    32. Call on Me – Eric Prydz
    33. Chantilly Lace – The Big Bopper
    34. Text Me – R. Kelly
    35. Switchboard Susan – Nick Lowe (Rockpile)
    36. Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) – Sheena Easton
    37. Answering Machine – Rupert Holmes
    38. Sometimes a Fantasy – Billy Joel
    39. Obscene Phone Caller – Rockwell
    40. Dial My Number – Romano Bais
    41. No Reply At All – Genesis
    42. Star 69 – R.E.M.
    43. Long Distance Runaround – Yes
    44. Call Me on Your Way Back Home – Ryan Adams
    45. Call Me – Go West
    46. Back Of My Hand (I’ve Got Your Number) – Jags
    47. Smooth Operator – Sade
    48. Don’t Call Us – Sugarloaf
    49. Hung Up – Madonna
    50. Hello Ma Baby – Arthur Collins
    51. Telephone Operator – Pete Shelly
    52. One Call Away – Charlie Puth
    53. Call Me – Skyy
    54. Cat’s In The Cradle – Harry Chapin
    55. I’ll Be Around – The Spinners
    56. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – AC/DC (just ring 362-4360)
    57. Don’t Wanna Call – The Donnas
    58. 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) – Wilson Pickett
    59. Sylvia’s Mother – Dr. Hook
    60. Area Codes – Ludacris
    61. Standing Outside a Broken Phonebooth With Money In My Hand – Primitive Radio Gods
    62. Misunderstanding – Genesis
    63. Kiss Me Thru The Phone – Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
    64. Private Number – The Jets
    65. The Telephone Call – Kraftwerk
    66. Here’s A Quarter, Call Someone Who Cares – Travis Tritt
    67. Never There – Cake
    68. Tears on the Telephone – Hot Chocolate
    69. Call Me (Come on Home) – Al Green
    70. Vienna Calling – Falco
    71. The Telephone Always Rings – Fun Boy Three
    72. Long Distance Call – Muddy Waters
    73. 853-5937 – Squeeze
    74. 777-9311 – The Time
    75. Bad Connection – Yaz(oo)
    76. Love By The Telephone – Foreigner
    77. Talk – Coldplay
    78. Battlestations – Wham!
    79. The Telephone Hour – Bye Bye Birdie Soundtrack
    80. Wrong Number – The Cure
    81. Ring, Ring – Abba
    82. Cell Phone’s Dead – Beck
    83. How Come You Don’t Call Me – Prince
    84. Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life) – Four Tops
    85. My Phone’s On Vibrate For You – Rufus Wainwright
    86. Off The Hook – The Rolling Stones
    87. Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman
    88. It’s Your Call – Reba McEntire
    89. Car Phone – Julian Smith
    90. Looking For Clues – Robert Palmer
    91. Text Me in the Morning – Neon Trees
    92. Party Line – The Kinks
    93. Memorize Your Number – Leif Garrett
    94. Last Call – Lee Ann Womack
    95. Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft – Klatuu (or The Carpenters)
    96. No Phone – Cake
    97. Telephone – Diana Ross
    98. It’s Me Again, Margaret – Ray Stevens
    99. The Telephone Song – Astrud Gilberto
    100. Private Number – Judy Clay and William Bell
  • The History of the Philly Phanatic

    The History of the Philly Phanatic

    The Philly Phanatic: A Deep Dive into the Mascot Hall of Fame’s Crown Jewel

    ???? Who Is the Philly Phanatic?

    The Philly Phanatic is the official mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Covered in fuzzy green fur, with a snout-like beak, wild eyes, and a pear-shaped body, he’s a species all his own—a “flightless bird from the Galápagos Islands” according to his fictional backstory.

    But behind the goofy exterior lies one of the most recognized and beloved characters in sports history.

    ????️ When Did He Debut?

    • Debut Date: April 25, 1978

    • Debut Game: Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs at Veterans Stadium

    • Created to enhance the family-friendly experience at the ballpark, the Phanatic quickly stole the show—outshining even the players at times.

    ???? Who Created the Phanatic?

    • The character was designed by Bonnie Erickson and Wayde Harrison of Harrison/Erickson, the same company behind many Muppets for Jim Henson.

    • David Raymond, a 22-year-old intern with the Phillies front office, was the original performer (1978–1993).

    • Raymond brought improvisational humor, athleticism, and a unique rebellious charm to the role, establishing the Phanatic’s personality.

    ????️ “He wasn’t just goofy. He was defiant. A little punk rock in a baseball jersey.” – David Raymond

    ???? Why Is the Phanatic So Popular?

    1. Unique Design

    He’s intentionally weird. Unlike traditional mascots modeled after animals or team logos, the Phanatic is absurdist, anarchic, and unforgettable. That uniqueness makes him instantly recognizable.

    2. Physical Comedy Masterclass

    He rides an ATV, shoots hot dogs into the crowd, mocks umpires, and breakdances. His non-verbal antics tap into universal humor, appealing to kids and adults alike.

    3. Breaking the “Mascot Mold”

    The Phanatic redefined what a sports mascot could be. He wasn’t just a cheerleader—he was a character with attitude, often pushing the line with playful taunts and satirical gestures.

    4. Legacy & Influence

    He inspired a new era of mascots: the NBA’s Benny the Bull, the San Diego Chicken, and countless college and minor league characters drew from his playbook.

    ???? Recognition & Honors

    • Mascot Hall of Fame Inductee – Class of 2005 (inaugural class)

    • The Smithsonian Institution houses the costume

    • Named “#1 Mascot in Sports” by Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN multiple times

    • Lawsuit-worthy Fame: The Phillies had to legally defend their rights to the character in a 2019 lawsuit over copyright and licensing—a testament to his commercial value

    ???? The Phillie Phanatic Lawsuit: Mascot vs. Muppet Creator

    ????️ Background: From Costume to Copyright

    • The Phanatic debuted in 1978, created by Bonnie Erickson and Wayde Harrison (H/E), the same duo behind several Muppet characters.

    • In 1984, the Phillies paid $250,000 to purchase the copyright fully—believing they’d secured lifelong rights.

    ⚠️ The Legal Twist: Copyright Termination Rights

    1. U.S. law allows creators to terminate copyright assignments after 35 years, without the original employer’s permission..

    2. In June 2018, H/E used this right and informed the Phillies they intended to reclaim rights to the Phanatic costume copyright 

    ???? Phillies Strike Back: 2019 Lawsuit in New York

    • In August 2019, the Phillies filed a declaratory judgment lawsuit in the Southern District of New York to:

      • Argue the Phanatic costume was a joint creation (so they retained rights),

      • Claim the costume was an “artistic sculpture” and not eligible for termination.

      • Maintain ownership of the character and costumes developed as of 2020 inta.org.

    ???? Revised “Phanatic 2.0”

    • To remain compliant, the Phillies deployed a redesigned mascot during Spring Training 2020—featuring new eyes, nose, tail, shoes, and body details—believed to fall under the derivative works exception 

    ⚖️ 2021 Magistrate Ruling: Derivative Work Exception

    • In August 2021, Magistrate Judge Netburn ruled:

      1. H/E had validly reclaimed rights to the original Phanatic costume design;

      2. The 2020 variant was sufficiently different to be considered a derivative work, so the Phillies could still use it 

      3. Summary judgment on key claims favored both sides on specific points .

    ???? Settlement & Return of the Original

    • In December 2021, both parties reached a confidential settlement. The Phillies paid an undisclosed amount and regained rights to the original Phanatic costume, set to return in 2022.

    • Phillies EVP David Buck confirmed:

      “We welcome the original Phillie Phanatic back with open arms… our goal was to come to an amicable solution that guaranteed the Phanatic could continue to entertain future generations.” 

    ???? Why It Matters in Mascot Culture

    • It showcased how copyright assignments—even large payoffs—can be undone after decades.

    • Emphasized the importance of using work-for-hire agreements or permanent licenses when creating a mascot.

    • Magistrate Netburn’s ruling offered a critical legal precedent—Derivative works made before a termination remain usable 

    ???? Key Takeaways

    LessonInsight
    Terminated rightsCreators can reclaim rights after 35 years, even with a paid assignment
    Derivative exceptionRevising a mascot can preserve usage rights through legal loopholes
    Legal templates for brandsA cautionary tale—draft permanent IP assignments from the start

    ???? Cultural Impact

    • TV appearances: The Simpsons, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Saturday Night Live

    • Political visits: Appeared at the White House

    • Public icon: Frequently used in regional tourism and civic events

    • Merchandise sales: Among the highest for any mascot in the world

    ???? Why Does He Work So Well?

    Because the Phanatic combines performance art, physical comedy, improvisation, and heart. He doesn’t speak—but you always know what he’s thinking. He’s silly and sarcastic, but also loyal to Philly’s gritty charm.

    In a city known for throwing snowballs at Santa, the Phanatic stands out as both a jester and a hometown hero.

    ???? 

    The Philly Phanatic didn’t just raise the bar—he set it on fire, danced on it, and shot hot dogs off it into the upper deck. He’s not just a mascot; he’s a cultural institution.

    And for many, he’s the GOAT of the mascot world.

  • 2021 Oscars 93rd Academy Awards

    2021 Oscars 93rd Academy Awards

    2021 Oscars 93rd Academy Awards

    Winners Announced: April 25, 2021
    Held at: Union Station and the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California
    Preshow Hosts: Ariana DeBoseLil Rel Howery
    Eligibility Year: 2020- February 28, 2021

    2021 Oscar Nominees And Winners

    Best Picture
    Nomadland – Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, Frances McDormand, Peter Spears and Chloé Zhao (WINNER)
    The Father – Philippe Carcassonne, Jean-Louis Livi and David Parfitt
    Judas and the Black Messiah – Ryan Coogler, Charles D. King and Shaka King
    Mank – Ceán Chaffin, Eric Roth and Douglas Urbanski
    Minari – Christina Oh
    Promising Young Woman – Ben Browning, Emerald Fennell, Ashley Fox and Josey McNamara
    Sound of Metal – Bert Hamelinck and Sacha Ben Harroche
    The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Stuart M. Besser and Marc Platt
    Best Director
    Chloé Zhao – Nomadland (WINNER)
    Thomas Vinterberg – Another Round
    David Fincher – Mank
    Lee Isaac Chung – Minari
    Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman
    Best Actor
    Anthony Hopkins – The Father as Anthony (WINNER)
    Riz Ahmed – Sound of Metal as Ruben Stone
    Chadwick Boseman (posthumous) – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom as Levee Green
    Gary Oldman – Mank as Herman J. Mankiewicz
    Steven Yeun – Minari as Jacob Yi
    Best Actress
    Frances McDormand – Nomadland as Fern (WINNER)
    Viola Davis – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom as Ma Rainey
    Andra Day – The United States vs. Billie Holiday as Billie Holiday
    Vanessa Kirby – Pieces of a Woman as Martha Weiss
    Carey Mulligan – Promising Young Woman as Cassandra “Cassie” Thomas
    Best Supporting Actor
    Daniel Kaluuya – Judas and the Black Messiah as Fred Hampton (WINNER)
    Sacha Baron Cohen – The Trial of the Chicago 7 as Abbie Hoffman
    Leslie Odom Jr. – One Night in Miami… as Sam Cooke
    Paul Raci – Sound of Metal as Joe
    Lakeith Stanfield – Judas and the Black Messiah as William “Bill” O’Neal
    Best Supporting Actress
    Youn Yuh-jung – Minari as Soon-ja (WINNER)
    Maria Bakalova – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm as Tutar Sagdiyev
    Glenn Close – Hillbilly Elegy as Bonnie “Mamaw” Vance
    Olivia Colman – The Father as Anne
    Amanda Seyfried – Mank as Marion Davies
    Best Original Screenplay
    Promising Young Woman – Emerald Fennell (WINNER)
    Judas and the Black Messiah – Screenplay by Will Berson and Shaka King; Story by Berson, King, Keith Lucas and Kenny Lucas
    Minari – Lee Isaac Chung
    Sound of Metal – Screenplay by Abraham Marder and Darius Marder; Story by Derek Cianfrance and D. Marder
    The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Aaron Sorkin
    Best Adapted Screenplay
    The Father – Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller, based on the play by Zeller (WINNER)
    Borat Subsequent Moviefilm – Screenplay by Sacha Baron Cohen, Peter Baynham, Jena Friedman, Anthony Hines, Lee Kern, Dan Mazer, Erica Rivinoja and Dan Swimer; Story by Baron Cohen, Hines, Nina Pedrad and Swimer; Based on the character by Baron Cohen
    Nomadland – Chloé Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder
    One Night in Miami… – Kemp Powers, based on his play
    The White Tiger – Ramin Bahrani, based on the novel by Aravind Adiga
    Best Animated Feature Film
    Soul – Pete Docter and Dana Murray (WINNER)
    Onward – Dan Scanlon and Kori Rae
    Over the Moon – Peilin Chou, Glen Keane, and Gennie Rin
    A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon – Will Becher, Paul Kewley, and Richard Phelan
    Wolfwalkers – Tomm Moore, Stéphan Roelants, Ross Stewart and Paul Young
    Best International Feature Film
    Another Round (Denmark) in Danish – directed by Thomas Vinterberg (WINNER)
    Better Days (Hong Kong) in Mandarin – directed by Derek Tsang
    Collective (Romania) in Romanian – directed by Alexander Nanau
    The Man Who Sold His Skin (Tunisia) in Arabic – directed by Kaouther Ben Hania
    Quo Vadis, Aida? (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in Bosnian – directed by Jasmila Žbanic
    Best Documentary Feature
    My Octopus Teacher – Pippa Ehrlich, Craig Foster and James Reed (WINNER)
    Collective – Alexander Nanau and Bianca Oana
    Crip Camp – Sara Bolder, Jim LeBrecht and Nicole Newnham
    The Mole Agent – Maite Alberdi and Marcela Santibáñez
    Time – Garrett Bradley, Lauren Domino and Kellen Quinn
    Best Documentary Short Subject
    Colette – Alice Doyard and Anthony Giacchino (WINNER)
    A Concerto Is a Conversation – Kris Bowers and Ben Proudfoot
    Do Not Split – Charlotte Cook and Anders Hammer
    Hunger Ward – Skye Fitzgerald and Michael Shueuerman
    A Love Song for Latasha – Sophia Nahali Allison and Janice Duncan
    Best Live Action Short Film
    Two Distant Strangers – Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe (WINNER)
    Feeling Through – Doug Roland and Susan Ruzenski
    The Letter Room – Elvira Lind and Sofia Sondervan
    The Present – Ossama Bawardi and Farah Nabulsi
    White Eye – Shira Hochman and Tomer Shushan
    Best Animated Short Film
    If Anything Happens I Love You – Michael Govier and Will McCormack (WINNER)
    Burrow – Michael Capbarat and Madeline Sharafian
    Genius Loci – Adrien Mérigeau and Amaury Ovise
    Opera – Erick Oh
    Yes-People – Arnar Gunnarsson and Gísli Darri Halldórsson
    Best Original Score
    Soul – Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste (WINNER)
    Da 5 Bloods – Terence Blanchard
    Mank – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
    Minari – Emile Mosseri
    News of the World – James Newton Howard
    Best Original Song
    “Fight for You” from Judas and the Black Messiah – Music by D’Mile and H.E.R.; lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas (WINNER)
    “Hear My Voice” from The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Music by Daniel Pemberton; lyric by Celeste and Pemberton “Husavik” from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
    – Music and lyric by Rickard Göransson, Fat Max Gsus and Savan Kotecha
    “Io sì (Seen)” from The Life Ahead – Music by Diane Warren; lyric by Laura Pausini and Warren
    “Speak Now” from One Night in Miami… – Music and lyric by Sam Ashworth and Leslie Odom Jr.
    Best Sound
    Sound of Metal – Jaime Baksht, Nicolas Becker, Philip Bladh, Carlos Cortés and Michelle Couttolenc (WINNER)
    Greyhound – Beau Borders, Michael Minkler, Warren Shaw and David Wyman
    Mank – Ren Klyce, Drew Kunin, Jeremy Molod, Nathan Nance and David Parker
    News of the World – William Miller, John Pritchett, Mike Prestwood Smith and Oliver Tarney
    Soul – Coya Elliot, Ren Klyce and David Parker
    Best Production Design
    Mank – Production Design: Donald Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale (WINNER)
    The Father – Production Design: Peter Francis; Set Decoration: Cathy Featherstone
    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Production Design: Mark Ricker; Set Decoration: Karen O’Hara and Diana Stoughton
    News of the World – Production Design: David Crank; Set Decoration: Elizabeth Keenan
    Tenet – Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Kathy Lucas
    Best Cinematography
    Mank – Erik Messerschmidt (WINNER)
    Judas and the Black Messiah – Sean Bobbitt
    News of the World – Dariusz Wolski
    Nomadland – Joshua James Richards
    The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Phedon Papamichael
    Best Makeup and Hairstyling
    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson (WINNER)
    Emma. – Laura Allen, Marese Langan and Claudia Stolze
    Hillbilly Elegy – Patricia Dehaney, Eryn Krueger Mekash and Matthew W. Mungle
    Mank – Colleen LaBaff, Kimberley Spiteri and Gigi Williams
    Pinocchio – Dalia Colli, Mark Coulier and Francesco Pegoretti
    Best Costume Design
    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Ann Roth (WINNER)
    Emma. – Alexandra Byrne
    Mank – Trish Summerville
    Mulan – Bina Daigeler
    Pinocchio – Massimo Cantini Parrini
    Best Film Editing
    Sound of Metal – Mikkel E. G. Nielsen (WINNER)
    The Father – Yorgos Lamprinos
    Nomadland – Chloé Zhao
    Promising Young Woman – Frédéric Thoraval
    The Trial of the Chicago 7 – Alan Baumgarten
    Best Visual Effects
    Tenet – Scott R. Fisher, Andrew Jackson, David Lee and Andrew Lockley (WINNER)
    Love and Monsters – Genevieve Camailleri, Brian Cox, Matt Everitt and Matt Sloan
    The Midnight Sky – Matthew Kasmir, Chris Lawrence, Max Solomon and David Watkins
    Mulan – Sean Andrew Faden, Steve Ingram, Anders Langlands and Seth Maury
    The One and Only Ivan – Nick Davis, Greg Fisher, Ben Jones and Santiago Colomo Martinez
    Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
    Tyler Perry – for his active engagement with philanthropy and charitable endeavors in recent years, including efforts to address homelessness and economic difficulties faced by members of the African-American community.
    Motion Picture & Television Fund – being honored for the emotional and financial relief services it offers to members of the entertainment industry.
  • 2021 Grammy Award Winners

    2021 Grammy Award Winners

    2021 Grammy Award Winners

    • The stage for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards was set on March 14, 2021. This year, the festivities were located in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center, a departure from the traditional Staples Center venue due to COVID-19 constraints.
    • Trevor Noah, known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, took on the role of the evening’s host. His humor lightened the mood and kept audiences engaged.
    • Songs and albums released from September 1, 2019, to August 31, 2020, made the cut for this year’s nominations, framing the musical achievements during a most unusual year.
    • Beyoncé became the most awarded female artist in Grammy history, bringing her total number of Grammy wins to 28.
    • All nominees in the Best Rock Performance category were women for the first time, and the award went to Fiona Apple for Shameika.
    • Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for Folklore, making this her third win in this prestigious category.
    • In an ironic twist, despite the ceremony celebrating the best in music, one of the most talked-about performances was not a song at all but rather the spoken word. Amanda Gorman, the young poet who gained fame at the Presidential Inauguration, announced the winners for the evening’s global music categories.
    • Pandemic Adaptations: The ceremony featured both live and pre-recorded performances, a nod to social distancing requirements.
    • Harry Styles’ Feather Boa: The singer wore multiple feather boas during his performance of Watermelon Sugar, sparking numerous memes and social media conversations.
    1. Billie Eilish’s Humility: Despite winning Record of the Year for Everything I Wanted, Billie Eilish insisted that Megan Thee Stallion deserved the award during her acceptance speech.
    Record of the Year:
    Everything I Wanted – Billie Eilish
    Album of the Year:
    Folklore – Taylor Swift
    Song of the Year:
    I Can’t Breathe – Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters (H.E.R.)
    Best New Artist:
    Megan Thee Stallion
    Best Pop Solo Performance:
    Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
    Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
    Rain On Me – Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
    Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album:
    American Standard – James Taylor
    Best Pop Vocal Album:
    Future Nostalgia – Dua Lipa
    Best Dance Recording:
    10% – Kaytranada Featuring Kali Uchis
    Best Dance/Electronic Album:
    Bubba – Kaytranada
    Best Contemporary Instrumental Album:
    Live at the Royal Albert Hall – Snarky Puppy
    Best Rock Performance:
    Shameika, Fiona Apple
    Best Metal Performance:
    Bum-Rush, Body Count
    Best Rock Song:
    Stay High, Brittany Howard, songwriter (Brittany Howard)
    Best Rock Album:
    The New Abnormal – The Strokes
    Best Alternative Music Album:
    Fetch the Bolt Cutters – Fiona Apple
    Best R&B Performance:
    Black Parade – Beyoncé
    Best Traditional R&B Performance:
    Anything For You – Ledisi
    Best R&B Song:
    Better Than I Imagine – Robert Glasper, Meshell Ndegeocello & Gabriella Wilson, songwriters (Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)
    Best Progressive R&B Album:
    It Is What It Is – Thundercat
    Best R&B Album:
    Beggir Love – John Legend
    Best Rap Performance:
    Savage – Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé
    Best Melodic Rap Performance:
    Lockdown – Anderson .Paak
    Best Rap Song:
    Savage – Beyoncé, Shawn Carter, Brittany Hazzard, Derrick Milano, Terius Nash, Megan Pete, Bobby Session Jr., Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe & Anthony White, songwriters (Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé)
    Best Rap Album:
    King’s Disease – Nas
    Best Country Solo Performance:
    When My Amy Prays – Vince Gill
    Best Country Duo/Group Performance:
    10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
    Best Country Song:
    Crowded Table – Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby & Lori McKenna, songwriters (The Highwomen)
    Best Country Album:
    Wildcard – Miranda Lambert
    Best New Age Album:
    More Guitar Stories – Jim “Kimo” West
    Best Improvised Jazz Solo:
    “All Blues,” Chick Corea, soloist
    Best Jazz Vocal Album:
    Secrets Are The Best Stories – Kurt Elling Featuring Danilo Pérez
    Best Jazz Instrumental Album:
    Trilogy 2 – Chick Corea, Christian McBride & Brian Blade
    Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album:
    Data Lords – Maria Schneider Orchestra
    Best Latin Jazz Album:
    Four Questions – Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Best Gospel Performance/Song:
    “Movin’ On,” Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music; Darryl L. Howell, Jonathan Caleb McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriters
    Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song:
    “There Was Jesus,” Zach Williams & Dolly Parton; Case Beathard, Jonathan Smith & Zach Williams, songwriters
    Best Gospel Album:
    Gospel According to PJ – PJ Morton
    Best Contemporary Christian Music Album:
    Jesus Is King – Kanye West
    Best Roots Gospel Album:
    Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album) – Fisk Jubilee Singers
    Best Latin Pop or Urban Album:
    YHLQMDLG – Bad Bunny
    Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album:
    La Conquista Del Espacio – Fito Paez
    Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano):
    Un Canto Por Mexico, Vol. 1 – Natalia Lafourcade
    Best Tropical Latin Album:
    40 – Grupo Niche
    Best American Roots Performance:
    “I Remember Everything,” John Prine
    Best American Roots Song:
    “I Remember Everything,” Pat McLaughlin & John Prine, songwriters (John Prine)
    Best Americana Album:
    World on the Ground – Sarah Jarosz
    Best Bluegrass Album:
    Home – Billy Strings
    Best Traditional Blues Album:
    Rawer Than Raw – Bobby Rush
    Best Contemporary Blues Album:
    Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? –  Fantastic Negrito
    Best Folk Album:
    All the Good Times – Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
    Best Regional Roots Music Album:
    Atmosphere – New Orleans Nightcrawlers
    Best Reggae Album:
    Got to Be Tough – Toots & the Maytals
    Best Global Music Album:
    Twice as Tall – Burna Boy
    Best Children’s Music Album:
    All the Ladies – Joanie Leeds
    Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling):
    Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth – Rachel Maddow
    Best Comedy Album:
    Black Mitzvah – Tiffany Haddish
    Best Musical Theater Album:
    Jagged Little Pill – Original Cast
    Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media:
    Jojo Rabbit – Various Artists
    Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media:
    Joker – Hildur Guðnadóttir, composer
    Best Song Written for Visual Media:
    No Time to Die – (From No Time to Die), Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas Baird O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
    Best Instrumental Composition:
    Sputnik – Maria Schneider, composer (Maria Schneider)
    Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella:
    Donna Lee – John Beasley, arranger (John Beasley)
    Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals:
    He Won’t Hold You – Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier Featuring Rapsody)
    Best Recording Package:
    Vols. 11 & 12 – Doug Cunningham & Jason Noto, art directors (Desert Sessions)
    Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package:
    Ode to Joy – Lawrence Azerrad & Jeff Tweedy, art directors (Wilco)
    Best Album Notes:
    Dead Man’s Pop – Bob Mehr, album notes writer (The Replacements)
    Best Historical Album:
    It’s Such a Good Feeling: The Best of Mister Rogers – Lee Lodyga & Cheryl Pawelski, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Mister Rogers)
    Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical:
    Hyperspace – Drew Brown, Andrew Coleman, Shawn Everett, Serban Ghenea, David Greenbaum, Jaycen Joshua & Mike Larson, engineers; Randy Merrill, mastering engineer (Beck)
    Producer of the Year, Non-Classical:
    Andrew Watt
    Best Remixed Recording:
    Roses (Imanbek Remix) – Imanbek Zeikenov, remixer (SAINt JHN)
    Best Engineered Album, Classical:
    Shostakovich: Symphony No. 13, ‘Babi Yar,’ David Frost & Charlie Post, engineers; Silas Brown, mastering engineer (Riccardo Muti & Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
    Producer of the Year, Classical:
    David Frost
    Best Orchestral Performance:
    Ives: Complete Symphonies – Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (Los Angeles Philharmonic)
    Best Opera Recording:
    Gershwin: Porgy and Bess – David Robertson, conductor; Angle Blue & Eric Owens; David Frost, producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestral The Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
    Best Choral Performance:
    Danielpour: The Passion of Yeshua – JoAnn Falletta, conductor; James K. Bass & Adam Luebke, chorus masters (James K. Bass, J’Nai Bridges, Timothy Fallon, Kenneth Overton, Hila Plitmann & Matthew Worth; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus & UCLA Chamber Singers)
    Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance:
    Contemporary Voices – Pacifica Quartet
    Best Classical Instrumental Solo:
    Theofanidis: Concerto for Viola and Chamber Orchestra – Richard O’Neill; David Alan Miller, conductor (Albany Symphony)
    Best Classical Solo Vocal Album:
    Smyth: The Prison – Sarah Brailey & Dashon Burton; James Blachly, conductor (Experiential Chorus; Experiential Orchestra)
    Best Classical Compendium:
    Thomas, M.T.: From the Diary of Anne Frank & Meditations on Rilke – Isabel Leonard; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Jack Vad, producer
    Best Contemporary Classical Composition:
    Rouse: Symphony No. 5 – Christopher Rouse, composer (Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony)
    Best Music Video:
    Brown Skin Girl – Beyoncé
    Best Music Film:
    Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice – Linda Ronstadt
  • 2020: The Most Popular 100 Songs

    2020: The Most Popular 100 Songs

      2020 Music Hits Chart

    1. Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
    2. Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
    3. Dynamite – BTS
    4. Dance Monkey – Tones and I
    5. Circles – Post Malone
    6. Break My Heart – Dua Lipa
    7. Say So – Doja Cat
    8. Roses (Imanbek Remix) – SAINt JHN
    9. Adore You – Harry Styles
    10. Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
    11. Life Is Good – The Future featuring Drake
    12. Rockstar – DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch
    13. Memories – Maroon 5
    14. Heartless – The Weeknd
    15. The Bones – Maren Morris
    16. Intentions – Justin Bieber featuring Quavo
    17. Go Crazy – Chris Brown & Young Thug
    18. Level of Concern – twenty-one pilots
    19. Before You Go – Lewis Capaldi
    20. Señorita – Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
    21. Toosie Slide – Drake
    22. Good As Hell – Lizzo
    23. What’s Poppin – Jack Harlow featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne
    24. Yummy – Justin Bieber
    25. Trampoline – SHEAD
    26. Think About Things – Daoi Freyr (Eurovision 2020)
    27. Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) – Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo
    28. Everything I Wanted – Billie Eilish
    29. Blueberry Faygo – Lil Mosey
    30. Slide – H.E.R. Featuring YG
    31. Bop -Da Baby
    32. No Guidance – Chris Brown Featuring Drake
    33. Death Bed – Powfu featuring beabadoobee
    34. I Hope – Gabby Barrett featuring Charlie Puth
    35. My Oh My – Camila Cabelllo featuring DaBaby
    36. Savage – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé
    37. Chasin’ You – Morgan Wallen
    38. Like That – Doja Cat Featuring Gucci Mane
    39. High Fashion – Roddy Ricch Featuring Mustard
    40. Life Goes On – BTS
    41. Laugh Now Cry Later – Drake Featuring Lil Durk
    42. Lose You to Love Me – Selena Gomez
    43. Ballin’ – Mustard & Roddy Ricch
    44. ily (i love you baby) – Surf Mesa featuring Emilee
    45. Yo Perreo Sola (Remix) – Bad Bunny, Ivy Queen and Nesi
    46. Dakiti – Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez
    47. Good News – Mac Miller
    48. The Box – Roddy Rich
    49. On Fire – The Roop (Eurovision 2020)
    50. Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life) – Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin
    51. Willow – Taylor Swift
    52. Kings and Queens – Ava Max
    53. Uno – Little Big (Eurovision 2020)
    54. Cardigan – Taylor Swift
    55. Breaking Me – Topic, A7S
    56. Positions – Ariana Grande
    57. Stuck with U – Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber
    58. My High – Disclosure
    59. Party Girl – StaySolidRocky
    60. Falling – Trevor Daniel
    61. WAP – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
    62. Mood – 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
    63. 10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
    64. Woah – Lil Baby
    65. Mamacita – Black Eyed Peas, J. Rey Soul, Ozuna
    66. Forever After All – Luke Combs
    67. Juicy – Doja Cat & Tyga
    68. Nobody But You – Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
    69. Hot Girl Bummer – blackbear
    70. If The World Was Ending – JP Saxe featuring Julia Michaels
    71. Lose You To Love Me – Selena Gomez
    72. La Jeepeta (Remix) – Anuel AA, Bray, Juanka, Myke Towers, Nio Garcia
    73. Highest In The Room – Travis Scott
    74. Body – Megan Thee Stallion
    75. Popstar – DJ Khaled featuring Drake
    76. One Margarita – Luke Bryan
    77. 7 Summers – Morgan Wallen
    78. Rain On Me – Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
    79. One Man Band – Old Dominion
    80. Godzilla – Eminem featuring Juice WRLD
    81. For The Night – Pop Smoke featuring Lil Baby and DaBaby
    82. Break My Heart (Moodymann Remix) – Dua Lipa and The Blessed Madonna
    83. Caution – The Killers
    84. Roxanne – Arizona Zervas
    85. Come and Go – Juice Wrld with Marshmello
    86. If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know) – The 1975
    87. Sunday Best – Surfaces
    88. Come Thru – Summer Walker & Usher
    89. Gooba – 6ix9ine
    90. Reachupdontstop – Baauer
    91. Bridged By a Lightwave – Deadmau5 & Kiesza
    92. Die from a Broken Heart – Maddie & Tae
    93. People I’ve Been Sad – Christine and the Queens
    94. Franchise – Travis Scott featuring Young Thug and M.I.A.
    95. Head and Heart – Joel Corry x MNEK
    96. Alive – Vincent Bueno (Eurovision 2020)
    97. Magic – Kylie Minogue
    98. Trollz – 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj
    99. Freaky! – Senhit (Eurovision 2020)
    100. Like This – Park Hye Jin
  • Number One Hits Of 2020

    Number One Hits Of 2020

    2020 Billboard Number One Hits:

    December 22, 2019 – January 4, 2020: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
    January 5 – January 18, 2020: Circles – Post Malone
    January 19 – March 7, 2020: The Box – Roddy Ricch
    March 8 – March 14, 2020: Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
    March 15 – March 21, 2020: The Box – Roddy Ricch
    March 22 – April 4, 2020: Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
    April 5 – April 11, 2020: Toosie Slide – Drake
    April 12 – May 2, 2020: Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
    May 3 – May 9, 2020: The Scotts – The Scotts (Travis Scott and Kid Cudi)
    May 10 – May 16, 2020: Say So – Doja Cat featuring Nicki Minaj
    May 17 – May 23, 2020: Stuck with U – Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber
    May 24 – May 30, 2020: Savage – Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé
    May 31 – June 6, 2020: Rain on Me – Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
    June 7 – August 1, 2020: Rockstar – DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch
    August 2 – August 8, 2020: Cardigan – Taylor Swift
    August 9 – September 5, 2020: WAP – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
    September 6 – September 12, 2020: Dynamite – BTS
    September 13 – September 19, 2020: WAP – Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
    September 20 – October 3, 2020: Dynamite – BTS
    October 4 – October 10, 2020: Franchise – Travis Scott featuring Young Thug and M.I.A.
    October 11 – October 24, 2020: Mood – 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
    October 25 – October 31, 2020: Positions – Ariana Grande
    November 1 – December 5, 2020: Mood – 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
    December 6 – December 12, 2020: Willow – Taylor Swift
    December 13 – December 19, 2020: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
    December 20, 2020 – January 2, 2021: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
  • The Top 100 Comedy Films

    The Top 100 Comedy Films

    		•

    Top 100 Movie Comedies

    1.
    Airplane! (Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, 1980)
    2.
    Some Like It Hot (Directed by Billy Wilder, 1959)
    3.
    Groundhog Day (Directed by Harold Ramis, 1993)
    4.
    This Is Spinal Tap (Directed by Rob Reiner, 1984)
    5.
    Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, 1975)
    6.
    Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (Directed by Adam McKay, 2004)
    7.
    Best in Show (Directed by Christopher Guest, 2000)
    8.
    Shaun of the Dead (Directed by Edgar Wright, 2004)
    9.
    Duck Soup (Directed by Leo McCarey, 1933)
    10.
    Life of Brian (Directed by Terry Jones, 1979)
    11.
    Young Frankenstein (Directed by Mel Brooks, 1974)
    12.
    When Harry Met Sally… (Directed by Rob Reiner, 1989)
    13.
    The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (Directed by David Zucker, 1988)
    14.
    It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad World (Directed by Stanley Kramer, 1963)
    15.
    Borat (Directed by Larry Charles, 2006)
    16.
    In the Loop (Directed by Armando Iannucci, 2009)
    17.
    The General (Directed by Clyde Bruckman and Buster Keaton, 1926)
    18.
    The Big Lebowski (Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, 1998)
    19.
    Blazing Saddles (Directed by Mel Brooks, 1974)
    20.
    It Happened One Night (Directed by Frank Capra, 1934)
    21.
    Raising Arizona (Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, 1987)
    22.
    The Philadelphia Story (Directed by George Cukor, 1940)
    23.
    Bridesmaids (Directed by Paul Feig, 2011)
    24.
    Animal House (Directed by John Landis, 1978)
    25.
    Team America: World Police (Directed by Trey Parker, 2004)
    26.
    Step Brothers (Directed by Adam McKay, 2008)
    27.
    The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Directed by Judd Apatow, 2005)
    28.
    Dr. Strangelove (Directed by Stanley Kubrick, 1964)
    29.
    Annie Hall (Directed by Woody Allen, 1977)
    30.
    Modern Times (Directed by Charlie Chaplin, 1936)
    31.
    His Girl Friday (Directed by Howard Hawks, 1940)
    32.
    Bringing Up Baby (Directed by Howard Hawks, 1938)
    33.
    City Lights (Directed by Charlie Chaplin, 1931)
    34.
    The Apartment (Directed by Billy Wilder, 1960)
    35.
    The Producers (Directed by Mel Brooks, 1967)
    36.
    Mean Girls (Directed by Mark Waters, 2004)
    37.
    Trading Places (Directed by John Landis, 1983)
    38.
    The Princess Bride (Directed by Rob Reiner, 1987)
    39.
    Ghostbusters (Directed by Ivan Reitman, 1984)
    40.
    The Jerk (Directed by Carl Reiner, 1979)
    41.
    Rat Race (Directed by Jerry Zucker, 2001)
    42.
    In Bruges (Directed by Martin McDonagh, 2008)
    43.
    Superbad (Directed by Greg Mottola, 2007)
    44.
    Napoleon Dynamite (Directed by Jared Hess, 2004)
    45.
    School of Rock (Directed by Richard Linklater, 2003)
    46.
    The Great Dictator (Directed by Charlie Chaplin, 1940)
    47.
    Tootsie (Directed by Sydney Pollack, 1982)
    48.
    Clueless (Directed by Amy Heckerling, 1995)
    49.
    A Fish Called Wanda (Directed by Charles Crichton and John Cleese, 1988)
    50.
    Singin’ in the Rain (Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, 1952)
    51.
    Sullivan’s Travels (Directed by Preston Sturges, 1941)
    52.
    M*A*S*H* (Directed by Robert Altman, 1970)
    53.
    The Blues Brothers (Directed by John Landis, 1980)
    54.
    Harold and Maude (Directed by Hal Ashby, 1971)
    55.
    Arsenic and Old Lace (Directed by Frank Capra, 1944)
    56.
    Hot Fuzz (Directed by Edgar Wright, 2007)
    57.
    Office Space (Directed by Mike Judge, 1999)
    58.
    There’s Something About Mary (Directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly, 1998)
    59.
    Safety Last! (Directed by Fred C Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, 1923)
    60.
    South Park: Beggir, Longer & Uncut (Directed by Trey Parker, 1999)
    61.
    The Royal Tenenbaums (Directed by Wes Anderson, 2001)
    62.
    Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle (Directed by Danny Leiner, 2004)
    63.
    Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (Directed by John Hughes, 1986)
    64.
    The Grand Budapest Hotel (Directed by Wes Anderson, 2014)
    65.
    Sideways (Directed by Alexander Payne, 2004)
    66.
    Four Weddings and A Funeral (Directed by Mike Newell, 1994)
    67.
    Wet Hot American Summer (Directed by David Wain, 2001)
    68.
    Sherlock Jr. (Directed by Buster Keaton, 1924)
    69.
    The Lady Eve (Directed by Preston Sturges, 1941)
    70.
    Broadcast News (Directed by James L Brooks, 1987)
    71.
    What We Do in the Shadows (Directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, 2014)
    72.
    Caddyshack (Directed by Harold Ramis, 1980)
    73.
    Top Secret! (Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, 1984)
    74.
    Zoolander (Directed by Ben Stiller, 2001)
    75.
    What’s Up, Doc? (Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, 1972)
    76.
    Planes, Trains and Automobile (Directed by John Hughes, 1987)
    77.
    Burn After Reading (Directed by Coen brothers, 2008)
    78.
    Idiocracy (Directed by Mike Judge, 2006)
    79.
    Galaxy Quest (Directed by Dean Parisot, 1999)
    80.
    Happy Gilmore (Directed by Dennis Dugan, 1996)
    81.
    Legally Blonde (Directed by Robert Luketic, 2001)
    82.
    Kung Fu Hustle (Directed by 2005, Stephen Chow)
    83.
    Lost in Translation (Directed by Sofia Coppola, 2003)
    84.
    The Odd Couple (Directed by Gene Saks, 1968)
    85.
    Trainwreck (Directed by Judd Apatow, 2015)
    86.
    O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Directed by Coen brothers, 2000)
    87.
    Tropic Thunder (Directed by Ben Stiller, 2008)
    88.
    Coming To America (Directed by John Landis, 1988)
    89.
    Rushmore (Directed by Wes Anderson, 1998)
    90.
    The LEGO Movie (Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, 2014)
    91.
    Elf (Directed by Jon Favreau, 2003)
    92.
    Ghost World (Directed by Terry Zwigoff, 2001)
    93.
    Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (Directed by Tim Burton, 1985)
    94.
    Bad Santa (Directed by Terry Zwigoff, 2003)
    95.
    The Gold Rush (Directed by Charlie Chaplin, 1925)
    96.
    The Death of Stalin (Directed by Armando Iannucci, 2017)
    97.
    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Directed by Frank Oz, 1988)
    98.
    Four Lions (Directed by Christopher Morris, 2010)
    99.
    Dumb and Dumber (Directed by Peter Farrelly, 1994)
    100.
    Withnail and I (Directed by Bruce Robinson, 1987)
  • USA History Pop Culture Trivia Quiz

    USA History Pop Culture Trivia Quiz

    American Pop Culture Trivia Quiz

    American History Pop Culture Trivia Quiz

    (answers)

    1. This founding Father is often considered a Philadelphian but was born in Boston in 1706. Name him.

    2. The Hollywood Sign is an iconic Los Angeles landmark. What did the sign initially say?

    3. Where did Martin Luther King give his “I Have A Dream” speech?

    4. Who refused to give up her bus seat on December 1, 1955, sparking national civil rights protests?

    5. This style of music was also a fashion choice, with loose-fitting jeans, T-shirts, and a “thrift store” style. Name that lifestyle.

    6. Although first described as music by Nirvana and Pearl Jam, who is considered the “Godfather of Grunge”?

    7. Name the first US President who was born an American citizen…

    8. Which of these terms are not associated with the 1920s?
    Flapper, The Jazz Age, Teenagers, The Charleston, or Ford Model A?

    9. Which state joined the Union first – California or Texas?

    10. What are the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution called?

    11. What year were American women granted the right to vote?

    12. Name the substance involved in the 19th and 21st Amendments.

    13. What was the first United States national monument?

    14. A deal between France and the United States doubled the size of the US in 1803. What was it called?

    15. Before the Battles of Lexington and Concord, who rode a horse under cover of night to warn the militia of the approaching British forces?

    16. Many people know that Alaska (#49) and Hawaii (#50) were the last to join the Union. Which state was #48?

    17. What city was the first capital of the United States?

    18. Two other cities have been the official Capitol of the United States. You get one point for each, which you can name.

    19. Bonus Points! The US also had several “temporary” capitols before 1800. You get one point for each, which you can name.

    20. In 1983, President Reagan introduced a program that was proposed to protect the United States from ballistic strategic nuclear weapons. What was it called?

    21. The Gulf War consisted of two phases of this armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. You get one point for the name of each phase.

    22. Name the English colony that, in 1607, became the first permanent colony in the US.

    23. Can you name the oldest institute of higher education in the United States?
    HINT: It was founded in 1636.

    24. At the age of 90, William Shatner was the oldest person to go into space on board the Blue Origin NS-18. What nationality was he at the time?

    25. There are nearly 50 Springfields in the United States, but only one is a state capitol. Name it.

    26. Who was the most popular singer in the first half of the 20th century?

    27. Who was the most popular singer in the second half of the 20th century?

    28. As of 2024, who is the most popular musical artist of the 21st century?

    29. Today, the Secret Service’s job is to protect U.S. political leaders, their families, and visiting heads of state or government. What was their purpose when founded in 1865?

    30. Name the longest river in the US.

    31. This 20-teens phenomenon raised over $115 million for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Name that social contest.

    32. What were the first public buildings to have air conditioning?
    HINT: AC first became popular with the public in the late 1920s.

    33. By 1934, half of all American households had one of these in their homes. Name that electronic product.

    34. Name the US presidents carved into Mount Rushmore. In order, left to right.

    35. Introduced on Game Boy in 1996, this might be the highest-grossing media franchise ever. Name it.

    36. Pokémon had a massively popular resurgence in 2016. What is it called?

    37. What state is closest to the continent of Africa?

    38. Name the American called “The Godfather of Soul.”

    39. Which of these was NOT introduced in the 1990s?
    Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Pokémon Trading Card Game, George Forman Grill, or Tofurky?

    40. Which of these terms is NOT associated with the 1930s?
    Dustbowl, Flagpole Sitting, Great Depression, Empire State Building, or Car Radios?

    41. What was the treaty’s name that ended the Revolutionary War?

    42. What was the treaty’s name that ended The Spanish-American War on December 10, 1898?

    43. The Confederacy was formed on February 8, 1861, by seven slave states. You get one point for each you can correctly name.

    44. Barbie and Oppenheimer premiered over the same weekend in 2023. What was the singular term used to describe the two films?

    45. This American composer has been called ‘the Father of American Music.” Name him.

    46. What country gifted the United States with the Statue of Liberty?

    47. Name the singer who was not a member of The Supremes: Florence Ballard, Mary Wells, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, or Cindy Birdsong.

    48. By 1980, half of all American homes had air conditioning. When was AC added to The White House?

    49. Johnathan Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845) was better known by what name?

    50. When did The Second Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?

    51. When was the first Fourth of July Fireworks celebration held?

    52. Which of these terms is not associated with the 1980s?
    Big Hair, Shoulder Pads, Spanx, Transformers, or Designer Jeans

    53. When did The Star Spangled Banner become the United States national anthem?

    54. Between 1933 and 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt enacted a series of public work projects, social programs, and regulations. What was his plan called?

    55. Who was the first president to live in the White House?

    56. By 1955, half of all American Households had one of these in their homes. What device?

    57. Which of these are NOT associated with the 1950s?
    Skinny Ties, Hula Hoops, Dune Buggys, Beatniks, or Poodle Skirts?

    58. What was the career path of the following people?
    To make it interesting, you get 5 points if you get it by hint #1, 4 points for hint #2, 3 points for hint #3, 2 points for hint #4.  One point for hint #5.
    HINT 1: Tor Johnson
    HINT 2: Buddy Rogers
    HINT 3: Killer Kowalski
    HINT 4: Lou Thesz
    HINT 5: Gorgeous George

    59. The first woman who served on the Supreme Court retired from the court in 2006. Name her.

    60. Name the man who received a royal charter from King Charles II to establish Pennsylvania.

    61. The First Spooner Act of 1902 made this major construction project possible. Name that project.
    HINT: It was built between 1904 and 1914 and is still used today.

    62. How many people signed the original Declaration of Independence?

    63. Which of these is NOT associated with the 1960s?
    Mop Top Haircuts, Veruschka, I Love Lucy, Muscle Cars, or Go-Go Boots?

    64. Lasting between 1945 and 1991, there was a period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. What was that period called?

    65. Lasting between 1955 and 1975, there was another competition period between the United States and the Soviet Union. What was that period called?

    70. Name the most popular food item eaten on The Fourth of July in the United States.

    71. What is the theater’s name where John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

    72. What was the name of the play President Lincoln was watching when he was assassinated

    73. What’s the call sign of the president’s airplane?

    74. What’s the call sign of the president’s helicopter?

    75. What has been the Presidential car’s nickname since 2001?

    76. Who was the most popular “Singing Cowboy”?

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions

    1. What was the name of Gene Autry’s horse?

    2. Who was Roy Rogers married to?
    HINT: She was a Singing Cowgirl

    3. This state was once part of Massachusetts. Name it!

    4. Name the First State to join the Union…

    5. Name the first color 3D feature film from a major American studio.

    6. Since Plans 1-8 didn’t pan out, this film, often called “the worst movie ever made,” was released. Name that stinker

    7. Who wrote, Produced, and Directed Plan 9 from Outer Space?

    8. William Levitt built these areas, symbols of suburban life in America. What were they collectively called?

    9. Name the Television show that had 207 songs crack Billboard’s Top 100 Chart…
    HINT: It aired on Fox between 2009 and 2015

    10. Name the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II

    11. This sound has been heard in hundreds of films, including Star Wars, Toy Story, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Beauty and The Beast. What’s that sound?

    12. In what film was the Wilhelm Scream first heard?

    13. Final Bonus Round! You get one point for naming each of the 13 original United States…

    The Answers:

    1. This founding Father is often considered a Philadelphian but was born in Boston in 1706. Name him.
    Benjamin Franklin.

    2. The Hollywood Sign is an iconic Los Angeles landmark. What did the sign initially say?
    Hollywoodland

    3. Where did Martin Luther King give his “I Have A Dream” speech?
    The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C

    4. Who refused to give up her bus seat on December 1, 1955, sparking national civil rights protests?
    Rosa Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005)

    5. This style of music was also a fashion choice, with loose-fitting jeans, T-shirts, and a “thrift store” style. Name that lifestyle.
    Grunge

    6. Although first described as music by Nirvana and Pearl Jam, who is considered the “Godfather of Grunge”?
    Neil Young

    7. Name the first UDS President who was born an American citizen…
    Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862).

    8. Which of these terms are not associated with the 1920s?
    Flapper, The Jazz Age, Teenagers, The Charleston, or Ford Model A?
    “Teenagers” didn’t become a thing until the early 1940s.

    9. Which state joined the Union first – California or Texas?
    Texas (December 29, 1845). California joined on September 9, 1950.

    10. What are the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution called?
    The Bill Of Rights

    11. What year were American women granted the right to vote?
    1920, with the passage of the 19th Amendment.

    12. Name the substance involved in the 19th and 21st Amendments…
    Alcohol.

    13. What was the first United States national monument?
    Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.

    14. A deal between France and the United States doubled the size of the US in 1803. What was it called?
    The Louisiana Purchase

    15. Before the Battles of Lexington and Concord, who rode a horse under cover of night run to warn the militia of the approaching British forces?
    Paul Revere

    16. Many people know that Alaska (#49) and Hawaii (#50) were the last to join the Union. Which state was #48?
    Arizona joined the Union on February 14, 1912

    17. What city was the first capital of the United States?
    New York City.

    18. Two other cities have been the official Capitol of the United States. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

    19. Bonus Points! The US also had several “temporary” capitols before 1800. You get one point for each, which you can name.
    Baltimore, MD, Lancaster PA, York PA, Princeton NJ, Annapolis MD, and Trenton, NJ.

    20. In 1983, President Reagan introduced a program that was proposed to protect the United States from ballistic strategic nuclear weapons. What was it called?
    Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI, also “Star Wars”)

    21. The Gulf War consisted of two phases of this armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. You get one point for the name of each phase.
    Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

    22. Name the English colony that, in 1607, became the first permanent colony in the US…
    Jamestown

    23. Can you name the oldest institute of higher education in the United States?
    HINT: It was founded in 1636.
    Harvard

    24. At the age of 90, William Shatner was the oldest person to go into space on board the Blue Origin NS-18. What nationality was he at the time?
    William Shatner was born Canadian and not an American citizen. (born March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada)

    25. There are nearly 50 Springfields in the United States, but only one is a state capitol. Name it.
    Springfield, Illinois

    26. Who was the most popular singer in the first half of the 20th century?
    Bing Crosby

    27. Who was the most popular singer in the second half of the 20th century?
    Elvis Presley

    28. As of 2024, who is the most popular musical artist of the 21st century?
    #1. Taylor Swift, #2. Eminem, #3. Drake. Rihanna is in the top 5 and a future contender.

    29. Today, the Secret Service’s job is to protect U.S. political leaders, their families, and visiting heads of state or government. What was their purpose when founded in 1865?
    They fought against counterfeiters of American currency.

    30. Name the longest river in the US…
    The Missouri River

    31. This 20-teens phenomenon raised over $115 million for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Name that social contest.
    The Ice Bucket Challenge

    32. What were the first public buildings to have air conditioning?
    HINT: AC first became popular with the public in the late 1920s.
    Movie theaters.

    33. By 1934, half of all American households had one of these in their homes. Name that electronic product.
    A radio.

    34. Name the Presidents carved into Mount Rushmore. In order, left to right.
    George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln

    35. Introduced on Game Boy in 1996, this might be the highest-grossing media franchise ever. Name it.
    Pokémon

    36. Pokémon had a massively popular resurgence in 2016. What is it called?
    Pokémon Go

    37. What state is closest to the continent of Africa?
    Maine (about 3,154 miles) and Florida is a little over 4,000 miles away.

    38. Name the American called “The Godfather of Soul”…
    James Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006)

    39. Which of these were NOT introduced in the 1990s?
    Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Pokémon Trading Card Game, George Forman Grill, or Tofurky?
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were introduced in 1985

    40. Which of these terms are NOT associated with the 1930s?
    Dustbowl, Flagpole Sitting, Great Depression, Empire State Building, or Car Radios?
    Flagpole Sitting

    41. What was the treaty’s name that ended the Revolutionary War?
    The Treaty of Paris

    42. What was the treaty’s name that ended The Spanish-American War on December 10, 1898?
    The Treaty of Paris (not the same one in question #42)

    43. The Confederacy was formed on February 8, 1861, by seven slave states. You get one point for each you can correctly name.
    South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas

    44. Barbie and Oppenheimer premiered over the same weekend in 2023. What was the singular term used to describe the two films?
    Barbenheimer

    45. This American composer has been called ‘the father of American Music.” Name him.
    Stephen Foster (July 4, 1826 – January 13, 1864)
    Some of his songs included: Oh! Susanna, Camptown Races, Old Folks at Home (“Swanee River”), Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, If You’ve Only Got A Moustache, and Beautiful Dreamer.

    46. What country gifted the United States with the Statue of Liberty?
    France

    47. Name the singer who was not a member of the Supremes: Florence Ballard, Mary Wells, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, or Cindy Birdsong.
    Mary Wells

    48. By 1980, half of all American homes had air conditioning. When was AC added to The White House?
    1930

    49. Johnathan Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845) was better known by what name?
    Johnny Appleseed

    50. When did The Second Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
    July 4, 1776 (It was first read to the public at noon on July 8, 1776)

    51. When was the first Fourth of July Fireworks celebration held?
    July 4, 1777, in Philadelphia

    52. Which of these terms are not associated with the 1980s?
    Big Hair, Shoulder Pads, Spanx, Transformers, or Designer Jeans

    53. When did The Star Spangled Banner become the United States national anthem?
    1931

    54. President Franklin Roosevelt enacted a series of public work projects, social programs, and regulations between 1933 and 1939. What was his plan called?
    The New Deal

    55. Who was the first president to live in the White House?
    John Adams, the second President.

    56. By 1955, half of all American Households had one of these in their homes. What device?
    Television

    57. Which of these are NOT associated with the 1950s?
    Skinny Ties, Hula Hoops, Dune Buggy, Beatniks, or Poodle Skirts?
    Dune Buggy (first appeared mid-1960s)

    58. What was the career path of the following people?
    To make it interesting, you get 5 points if you get it by hint #1, 4 points for hint #2, 3 points for hint #2, 2 points for hint #2.
    Tor Johnson, Buddy Rogers, Killer Kowalski, Lou Thesz, and Gorgeous George were all professional wrestlers of the 1940s and 50s.

    59. The first woman who served on the Supreme Court retired from the court in 1986. Name her.
    Sandra Day O’Connor

    60. Name the man who received a royal charter from King Charles II to establish Pennsylvania.
    William Penn

    61. The First Spooner Act of 1902 made this major construction project possible. Name that project.
    HINT: It was built between 1904 and 1914 and is still used today.
    The Panama Canal

    62. How many people signed the original Declaration of Independence?
    56

    63. Which of these are NOT associated with the 1960s?
    Mop Top Haircuts, Veruschka, I Love Lucy, Muscle Cars, or Go-Go Boots?
    I Love Lucy (aired October 15, 1951 – May 6, 1957)

    64. Lasting between 1945 and 1991, there was a period of tension between The United States and The Soviet Union. What was that period called?
    The Cold War

    65. Lasting between 1955 and 1975, there was another competition period between The United States and The Soviet Union. What was that period called?
    The Space Race. It ended with the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP).

    70. Name the most popular food item eaten on The Fourth of July in the United States.
    Hot Dogs

    71. What is the theater’s name where John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?
    Ford’s Theatre. Address: 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

    72. What was the name of the play President Lincoln was watching when he was assassinated?
    Our American Cousin

    73. What’s the call sign of the president’s airplane?
    Air Force One

    74. What’s the call sign of the president’s helicopter?
    Marine One

    75. What has been the Presidential car’s nickname since 2001?
    The Beast

    76. Who was the most popular “Singing Cowboy”?
    Gene Autry (some would say it was Roy Rogers)

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions

    1. What was the name of Gene Autry’s horse?
    Champion

    2. Who was Roy Rogers married to?
    HINT: She was a Singing Cowgirl
    Dale Evans

    3. This state was once part of Massachusetts. Name it!
    Maine

    4. Name the First State to join the Union…
    Delaware

    5. Name the first color 3D feature film from a major American studio.
    House of Wax

    6. Since Plans 1-8 didn’t pan out, this film, often called “the worst movie ever made,” was released. Name that stinker.
    Plan 9 From Outer Space

    7. Who wrote, Produced, and Directed Plan 9 from Outer Space?
    Ed Wood (Edward D. Wood)

    8. William Levitt built these areas, symbols of suburban life in America. What were they collectively called?
    Levittown

    9. Name the Television show that had 207 songs crack Billboard’s Top 100 Chart…
    HINT: It aired on Fox between 2009 and 2015
    Glee

    10. Name the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II
    Audie Murphy (June 20, 1925 – May 28, 1971)

    11. This sound has been heard in hundreds of films, including Star Wars, Toy Story, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Beauty and The Beast. What’s that sound?
    The Wilhelm Scream

    12. In what film was the Wilhelm Scream first heard?
    Distant Drums (1951). It is widely believed that actor/singer Sheb Wolley did the scream. Sheb is most known for singing The Purple People Eater.

    13. Final Bonus Round! You get one point for naming each of the 13 original United States…
    Connecticut, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.

  • Narcissist Songs: All About Me!

    Narcissist Songs: All About Me!

    Me Me ME! Songs (Narcissist Music)

    Conceited Songs, All About Me!

    1. Me! – Taylor Swift Featuring Brendon Urie
    “I’m the only one of me- Baby, that’s the fun of me”
    2. I Am a God – Kanye West
    3. I Wanna Talk About Me – Toby Keith
    4. I Am I Said – Neil Diamond
    5. I Gotta Be Me! – Sammy Davis, Jr.
    6. My Way – Frank Sinatra
    7. Applause – Lady Gaga
    8. Me, Myself and I – Beyonce
    9. Blank Space – Taylor Swift
    10. My Life – Billy Joel
    11. Worth It – Fifth Harmony with Kid Ink
    12. Nobody But Me – Human Beinz
    13. Please Please Me – Beatles
    14. I’m Real – Jennifer Lopez
    15. You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift
    16. Give It To Me Baby – Rick James
    17. Piece of Me – Britney Spears
    18. Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
    19. Everybody Loves Me Baby – Don McLean
    20. Under My Thumb – Rolling Stones
    21. Me, Myself and I – De La Soul
    22. Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO
    23. I Like It, I Love It – Tim McGraw
    24. I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
    25. Don’t You Want Me – Human League
    26. Me Too – Meghan Trainor
    27. Look At Me – Geri Halliwell
    28. This Is How We Do – Katy Perry
    29. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
    30. I Want You To Want Me – Cheap Trick
    31. Rico Suave – Gerardo
    32. Watch Me – Silento
    33. When I Was Young – The Animals
    34. I Write The Songs – Barry Manilow
    35. You Must Love Me – Madonna
    36. Sixty Minute Man – Dominoes
    37. Vida la Vida – Coldplay
    38. Without Me – Eminem
    39. Treat Me Nice – Elvis Presley
    40. My Prerogative – Britney Spears (or Bobby Brown)
    41. All of Me – Frank Sinatra
    42. Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
    43. The Way I Live – Baby Boy featuring Lil Boosie
    44. Big Pimpin’ – Jay-Z
    45. If You Had My Love – Jennifer Lopez
    46. What I Am – Edie Brickell
    47. Jenny From The Block – Jennifer Lopez
    48. This is Why I’m Hot – Mims
    49. I Was Made For Loving You – Kiss
    50. Everybody Loves Me But You – Brenda Lee
    51. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me – Gladys Knight
    52. So What – Pink
    53. Show Me The Way – Peter Frampton
    54. Lonely – Akon (based on Mr Lonely by Bobby Vinton)
    55. Poor Poor Pitiful Me – Linda Ronstadt
    56. Me Myself and I – de la soul.
    57. I Can Help – Billy Swan
    58. Give Me Love – George Harrison
    59. Winning – Steve Winwood
    60 Can’t Be Tamed – Miley Cyrus
    61. I Feel Good – James Brown
    62. Treat Me Right – Pat Benatar
    63. Call Me – Blondie
    64. I’m A Loser – Beatles
    65. Let’s Talk About Me – The Alan Parsons Project
    66. Talk To Me – Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes
    67. Kiss Me Honey Honey – Shirley Bassey
    68. Stand By Me – Ben E. King
    69. Turn Me On – Kevin Lyttle
    70. I Love Myself – The Wannadies
    71. If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me
    – Bellamy Brothers
    72. Keep On Rockin’ Me – Steve Miller
    73. I Am Woman – Helen Reddy
    74. There’s No Gettin’ Over Me – Ronnie Milsap
    75. Someone To Watch Over Me – George Gershwin
    76. Me & Bobby McGee – Janis Joplin
    77. Solitary Man – Neil Diamond
    78. I’m Easy – Keith Carradine
    79. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You – Elvis Presley
    80. Fancy – Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
    81. Dance With Me – Orleans
    82. Break My Stride – Matthew Wilder
    83. From Me To You – The Beatles
    84. I’m Free – The Who
    85. Me and You and A Dog Named Boo – Lobo
    86. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You – Michael Bolton
    87. Start Me Up – Rolling Stones
    88. Liar – Henry Rollins
    89. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) – Olivia Newton John
    90. Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
    91. Why Don’t You Fall In Love With Me? – Dinah Shore
    92. Give Me The Night – George Benson
    93. Bow Wow (That’s My Name) – Lil Bow Wow
    94. Just A Gigilo – David Lee Roth
    95. King of the Road – Roger Miller
    96. Me Myself & I – Billie Holiday
    97. I’m Sitting On Top Of The World – Al Jolson
    98. Please Forgive Me – Bryan Adams
    99. All I Desire – Bob Manning
    100. I Am A Rock – Simon & Garfunkel

    Who Sings About Themselves The Most?

    Although Taylor Swift might eventually catch up with her, for now, we would say that would be Jennifer Lopez who is the Queen of Conceit:
    1. If You had My Love
    2. Talk About Us
    3. I’m Real
    4. Promise Me You’ll Try
    5. You Belong To Me
    6. I’ve Been Thinkin’
    7. Dance With Me
    8. That’s Not Me
    9. I’m Gonna Be Alright
    10. Jenny From the Block
    11. All I Have
    12. I’m Glad
    13. (Can’t Believe) This Is Me
    14. I Love
    15. I Got You
    16. I’m into You
    17. Invading My Mind
    18. Follow the Leader
    19. Sexy Body
    20. Play
  • Top 100 Quarantine Song Playlist

    Top 100 Quarantine Song Playlist

    Top 100 Social Distancing & Quarantine Songs

    1. Don’t Stand So Close To Me – The Police
    2. Alone Again Naturally – Gilbert O’Sullivan
    3. Six Feet Apart – Luke Combs
    4. Alone – Heart
    5. One – Three Dog Night
    6. It’s Been Awhile – Staind
    7. Out of Touch – Hall & Oates
    8. Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
    9. I Want A New Drug – Huey Lewis and the News
    10. Tired of Being Alone – Al Green
    11. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
    12. It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) – R.E.M.
    13. I Drink Alone – George Thorogood & The Destroyers
    14. Bring Me To Life – Evanescence
    15. Leave Me Alone – Michael Jackson
    16. Don’t Come Around Here No More – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    17. Keep Your Hands to Yourself – Georgia Satellites
    18. Stand Back – Stevie Nicks
    19. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Hank Williams
    20. Fever – Peggy Lee
    21. O-o-h Child – The Five Stairsteps
    22. When It’s Over – Sugar Ray
    23. Hands Clean – Alanis Morissette
    24. Do What You Can – Bon Jovi
    25. Behind the Mask – Michael Jackson
    26. Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
    27. So Lonely – The Police
    28. So Fresh, So Clean – Outkast
    29. Bad Medicine – Bon Jovi
    30. Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu – Johnny Rivers
    31. Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
    32. Here Without You – 3 Doors Down
    33. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
    34. Come Out And Play – The Offspring
    35. I Can’t Get Next To You – The Temptations
    36. Level of Concern – Twenty One Pilots
    37. I Believe That We Will Win – Pitbull
    38. When the Party’s Over,” Billie Eilish
    39. Get Off of My Cloud – Rolling Stones
    40. Cat Scratch Fever – Ted Nugent
    41. When You’re Alone – Bruce Springsteen
    42. Livin’ On The Edge – Aerosmith
    43. I Get Lonely – Janet Jackson
    44. Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
    45. Stuck With You – Huey Lewis & The News
    46. Better Day – OneRepublic
    47. Owner of a Lonely Heart – Yes
    48. Stay Away – Randy Newman
    49. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
    50. Just Breathe – Pearl Jam
    51. Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me – Lawrence
    52. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tommy James & the Shondells (or Tiffany)
    53. I Am a Rock – Simon & Garfunkel
    54. You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson
    55. Isolation – John Lennon
    56. From a Distance – Bette Midler
    57. Stay Away – Nirvana
    58. Work from Home – Fifth Harmony
    59. Six Feet Apart – Alec Benjamin
    60. Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway – Billy Joel
    61. So Far Away – Carole King
    62. I Miss You – Blink-182
    63. Human Touch – Bruce Springsteen
    64. Doctor Doctor – Thompson Twins
    65. Help! – The Beatles
    66. Through Glass – Stone Sour
    67. It’s Gonna Be Lonely – Prince
    68. Mama Told Me Not To Come – Three Dog Night
    69. Stay at Home – Men at Work
    70. In the Air Tonight – Phil Collins
    71. Somebody That I Used to Know – Gotye feat. Kimbra
    72. Someday We’ll Be Together – Diana Ross & The Supremes
    73. Too Much Time on My Hands – Styx
    74. Gimme Shelter – Rolling Stones
    75. Rise Up – Andra Day
    76. Lonely People – America
    77. Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
    78. Oh My My – Ringo Star
    79. Let’s Go Crazy – Prince
    80. I Wanna Be Sedated – The Ramones
    81. Stay Home – Big & Rich
    82. Gotta Be Patient – Michael Bublé, Barenaked Ladies & Sofía Reyes
    83. All By Myself – Celine Dion
    84. Isolation – Joy Division
    85. Don’t Give Up – Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush
    86. Dear God – XTC
    87. So Far Away – Dire Straits
    88. Hold On, We’re Going Home – Drake
    89. People, I’ve Been Sad – Christine and the Queens
    90. Stop Making Sense – The Talking Heads
    91. Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
    		• 92. Work from Home – Fifth Harmony & Ty Dolla $ign
    93. Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) – Roy Orbison
    94. A Lonely Night – The Weeknd
    95. To Be So Lonely – Harry Styles
    96. Toxic – Britney Spears
    97. Downtown’s Dead – Sam Hunt
    98. Shelter From the Storm – Bob Dylan
    99. Down with the Sickness – Disturbed
    100. That’s Life – Frank Sinatra

    More Quarantine Songs

    My Life – Billy Joel
    Catch My Disease – Ben Lee
    Mad World – Tears For Fears
    If I Could Turn Back Time – Cher
    Hands to Myself – Selena Gomez
    Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis Presley
    No More Parties In LA – Kanye West
    When Life Is Good Again – Dolly Parton
    I Melt With You – Modern English
    Canary in a Coal Mine – The Police
    Solitude – Billie Holiday
    Leave Me Alone (I’m Lonely) – Pink
    Lonely – Diplo & Jonas Brothers
    Social Disease – Elton John
    I’m Going Slightly Mad – Queen
    Bored – Tessa Violet
    After Rain – Dermot Kennedy
    Lonely Weekend – Kacey Musgraves
    Drinking Alone – Carrie Underwood
    Missing You – John Waite
    It’s Not the Same Anymore – Rex Orange County
    Eachother – Grace Potter (with Jackson Browne, Marcus King, Jess Wolfe, and Holly Laessig)
    Saturn – Riz La Vie
    Kiss Me Thru The Phone – Soulja Boy
    Without You – Emmit Fenn and Drew Love
    Better Days – OneRepublic
    Living in a Ghost Town – The Rolling Stones
    I’m Still Standing – Elton John
    So Lonely – Jorja Smith
    Grateful – Jewel
    Contagious – Avril Lavigne
    Life in Quarantine – Benjamin Gibbard
    Lay and Be Lonely – Shy Girls
    Weird! – YUNGBLUD
    Miss Independent – Ne-Yo
    We’re All In This Together Now – John Paul White featuring Rosanne Cash
    On Our Own – Bruno Major
    IDK You Yet – Alexander 23
    This Too Shall Pass – Mike Love ft. John Stamos
    Tryin’ to Keep It Together – Norah Jones
    The Night We Met – Lord Huron
    Quarantine Clean – Turbo, Gunna and Young Thug
    Antisocial – Ed Sheeran & Travis Scott
    Better Than Me – Riley Green
    Delorme – Rosalía
    Back to the Basics – Erika Ender
    Stay Clean – Motorhead
    Quarantine Together – Drive-by Truckers
    Love in the Dark – Jessie Reyez
    The Morning After – Maureen McGovern
    I Love You Don’t Touch Me – Ray Benson and Katie Shore
    The Earth Died Screaming – Tom Waits
    The Loner – Neil Young
    I’ve Still Got My Health – Colo Porter
    I Forgot That You Existed – Taylor Swift
    Another One Bites the Dust – Queen
    Virus – Iron Maiden
    Doctor My Eyes – Jackson Brown
    00:00 (Zero O’Clock) – BTS
    Violence of Summer – Duran Duran
    Talking to the Moon – Bruno Mars
    Fever – Black Keys
    We Gon’ Be Alright – Tye Tribbett
    Hospital Beds – Florence and the Machine
    I’m Not OK – H.E.R.
    Don’t Fear the Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
    Lockdown Part II – The Dirty Knobs
    Killer in the Home – Adam and the Ants
    Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs – Todrick Hall
    Sole Survivor – Asia
    I Don’t Like – Chief Keef
    New Frontier – Donald Fagen
    Nowhere to Go (Quarantine Love) – Snow Tha Product
    Let Your Love Be Known – Bono
    Carry Me Over – Odell Fox
    Get Well – Donna Missal