April 19, 2024, is the 25th anniversary of Westlife's iconic single, Swear It Again. This song, the epitome of the Irish boyband's repertoire, is a timeless love ballad. It's a heartfelt promise from a man to his beloved, vowing eternal love and unwavering support. Reflecting on the music video of this 90s classic brought back memories—pure … Continue reading Westlife Swear It Again – 25th Anniversary
Category: Anniversary Special
Kurt Cobain: 30th Anniversary of His Passing
April 5, 2024, marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain. Like many, my journey of understanding Kurt Cobain and Nirvana began with modest knowledge. However, as I delved deeper, I was struck by their profound impact on the music scene. Upon learning about his upbringing, especially after his parents' … Continue reading Kurt Cobain: 30th Anniversary of His Passing
Queen I Want to Break Free: 40th Anniversary
April 2, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of Queen's single I Want to Break Free (the radio single mix). There are two versions: one from their album The Works and the other in Greatest Hits Volume II. The link below is the video for the radio edition of this 80s classic. John Deacon wrote and composed the song. The music … Continue reading Queen I Want to Break Free: 40th Anniversary
Queen Radio Ga Ga: 40th Anniversary
January 16, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of Queen's 80s classic Radio Ga Ga. It's a timeless piece 40 years later! The music is Rock. The song starts with a distinctive and memorable beginning many can instantly recognize as soon they hear it. It begins with drums and the synthesizer. The composition gives it a timeless … Continue reading Queen Radio Ga Ga: 40th Anniversary
Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary
July 13, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Queen's first album - an eponym featuring Keep Yourself Alive and Doing Alright. Queen had been around for three years when their first album came out. By then, John Deacon was already with the group. The music is Hard Rock mixed with Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock. It's an exciting … Continue reading Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary