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Before his passing in November of 1991, Freddie Mercury nailed this single in one take despite his difficult health battle.

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Explore every song in Song Sung Blue (2025), the Craig Brewer-directed movie starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as a ...

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Looking back at the year in music, it was very much a “Golden” age. But, demon hunting aside, did it also count as golden ...

The most-played song in country music in 2025 is an RIAA certified, triple-platinum duet released two summers ago. After that, it's a lot of Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll and famous country men. Seven ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Pop music was not at all safe this year from the encroachments of an AI industry determined to slop-ify everything ...

Richard Carpenter called one Carpenters song “almost perfect,” a track where Karen’s legendary voice was raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable. In a 2022 interview with Goldmine Magazine, Richard was ...

Throughout their long and fruitful career, Queen has written about many themes, from love and heartbreak to loss and fame. Freddie Mercury, in particular, contributed greatly to the band’s extensive ...