40 Years Ago, This Weird, Genre-Bending Song Hit No. 1

Unfortunately, Falco’s American success was short-lived. While his next single, “Vienna Calling” peaked at No. 18 and his ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Misinterpreted Cream Song Written by George Harrison and Eric Clapton

"Eric [Clapton] read it upside down and cracked up laughing. ‘What’s a Badge?’" recalled George Harrison about the title mix ...

Mayor Mamdani, rapper Cardi B team up to announce 2-K application start date, jingle competition

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a ...
American Songwriter

Why Mötley Crüe Needed a Cover To Break Through With Their First Top 40 Hit

Mötley Crüe weren't in the best shape while making their third album. Luckily, a cover song came to the rescue.