We look at TV theme songs that were sung by actors. Sometimes these actors are part of the shows and other times not. Some of these songs instantly bring us back to the show as if it were only yesterday. Let’s look at some of those songs.

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AKA Also Known As - real names of singers

Why do musicians change their names?
Singers and musicians change their names for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they go with nicknames because it was what they were commonly known to friends. Some because their real names do not have the same weight as others in the industry. Whatever the reason here are some of the artist who found a reason to go by a more suitable name.

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One hit wonders Part 3. A look at even more one-hit wonders.

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A look at another great album from the early 1970s, Tapestry by Carole King. Just about everyone who is a fan of her music has a copy of the album. It is time to look back at this album as there has been a resurgence in her music. This is in part of a new musical built around her music, called BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL.

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It is the month of February and Black History Month. This is that time of year when we can look back at the achievements of African Americans in all areas of life. From great invents to Civil Rights. As this is a program about music today we look to three of those great black artists who have made tremendous contributions to the sound of music This is the second part in the series of Black History Month.

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It's Christmas time once more. We will look at the Yule time songs and albums by artists not normally thought of for their Christmas music. This is the second part of the Christmas songs by unexpected artists.

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Band names

What’s in a name? Shakespeare said it best. What is in the name. Well for one thing it could be the difference between household name or a throw away. A look at band names

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One hit wonders Part 2.

An ongoing look at some of one hit wonders. Those singers and band that only had one hit song. Their music we never forget even if we can’t recall the singer or band name.

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