American Songwriter

On This Day in 1982, John Mellencamp Scored His First and Only No. 1 With a Song He “Always Detested”

Forty-three years ago today, John Mellencamp scored his first and only No. 1 on the Hot 100 with a song he detested.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1982, Willie Nelson Was at No. 1 With an Award-Winning Album He Recorded After Merle Haggard Passed on the Title Track

Forty-three years ago today, Willie Nelson was at the top of country country chart with the biggest album of his career.

The Song That Launched a Pop Icon—And Almost No One Remembers It

Before "Like a Virgin," the iconic cone bras, and way before that Super Bowl moment, Madonna’s career started with a song you ...
The New York Times

How Did These Strange Songs Hit No. 1?

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Melanie’s “Brand New Key” is just one of many weird songs that somehow topped the Billboard charts. By Lola Fadulu When Melanie’s “Brand New Key” ...