Who are the Biggest Wine Producing Countries in the World?

Wine Production

Humans have been fermenting grapes to make wine for thousands of years. Today, wine is consumed worldwide alongside popular beverages such as coffee, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. Despite the worldwide popularity of wine, its production is a fairly monopoly industry. Wine production occurs in different regions worldwide, with some countries being … Read more

Unusual Emblems from Flags Around the World

The flag of Andorra

A flag is a (mostly) unique design that identifies a nation and sometimes showcases part of its history. However, there’s only so much you can show on a piece of cloth, which is why many flags have powerful emblems and symbols that have deep meaning for the people they represent. Any flag, … Read more

Guide to the Top Country Music Artists of the 80s

Country Music

Just like rock and roll, country music stumbled upon crossroads during the 1980s. This is because it was the era where the pop-country genre became an even bigger economic force. Which is why it’s easy to see that the ’80s was a transitional decade for country music. This was a time when … Read more

The Dos and Don’ts of Traveling to a Tropical Country

The Dos and Don'ts of Traveling to a Tropical Country

A vacation abroad to a tropical country or island can be life-changing. You’ll create lasting memories, explore whole new worlds and have some time to yourself to just enjoy the beauty around you. Starting to feel like you need to trade in suburbia for sandy shores and a piña colada sooner rather … Read more

Strange and Unusual Flags

Strange and Unusual Flags

Flags always represent a nation, movement or a group. Choosing the right design, symbols, colors, and insignia for a flag can say a lot about a country, group or movement. Just take a look at the American flag, it has fifty stars that represent its fifty states. There are symbolic and eye-pleasing … Read more

Introduction to Jimmy Elledge

Jimmy Elledge

Introduction: Jimmy Elledge (1943-2012) was an American country singer and musician from the 60s music era. He is primarily known for his only hit and now oldies music classic “Funny How Time Slips Away,” which placed on the Billboard Top 40 chart during this decade, making him a one hit wonder. Brief … Read more

Introduction to Johnny Ferguson

Johnny Ferguson

Introduction Johnny Ferguson (born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter from the 60s music era. He started as a disc jockey on several of local stations in Nashville. He cut out demo recordings which were noticed by an MGM executive Arnold Maxin. Maxin invited Ferguson to … Read more

Music Legends: Ray Charles

Music Legends Ray Charles

Introduction Ray Charles was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who became one of the pioneers and most important figures of soul during the 50s and 60s music era. He is called “The Genius” of soul music. He combined soul, R&B, gospel, pop and country to create enduring oldies classic … Read more

One hit wonders: Starland Vocal Band

Starland Vocal Band

Introduction Starland Vocal Band is a now-defunct American pop and country band, known for their biggest hit “Afternoon Delight” during the 70s music era, where it topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Although they had minor hits such as “California Day” and “The Light of My Life,” Starland Vocal Band is most … Read more

Artists Profile: Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys

Artists Profile Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys

Introduction Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys are one of those classic rock and country rock bands that oldies music fans will probably remember. The band was founded in New York. They are known for their only hit and charting single “Good Old Rock and Roll,” which almost made it to … Read more

Artists Profile: Cate Brothers

Cate Brothers

Introduction to Cate Brothers Oldies music fans will probably recognize the Cate Brothers. Consisting of twin brothers Earl and Ernest Cate (born on December 26, 1942), the Arkansas-based duo the Cate Brothers gained recognition for their one and only hit “Union Man” during the 70s music era. It entered the Top 40 … Read more

Artist Biography: Bruce Channel

Bruce Channel

Introduction Bruce Channel is an American rock n roll/pop/country/rockabilly singer-songwriter known for his #1 pop hit “Hey! Baby” during the early 60s music era. He is considered as a a one-hit wonder; nevertheless, he had several other minor Hot 100 hits such as “Number One Man” and “Come on Baby.” He is … Read more