Penny Lane by The Beatles
Every New Zealand #1 single… 10 Penny Lane by The Beatles Topped the NZ chart for 2 weeks from 31 March 1967 The Beatles enjoyed 14 #1 singles in New Zealand between 1963 and 1970 – it almost certainly would…
Aphoristical
Graham Fyfe has been writing this website since his late teens. Now in his forties, he's been obsessively listening to albums for years. He works as a web editor and plays the piano.
Music Quiz: #1 Song to Artist Match-Up (1982)
Who knows what tomorrow brings? But today brings a quiz about #1 songs of 1982. There are mountains in our way. But we climb a step every day. I scored full marks with 2:16 remaining. Last week, love lifted…
The French Horn in Popular Music: A Playlist
As its name suggests, the French horn evolved from humans blowing into actual animal horns, like the Jewish shofar. The modern French horn is a convoluted-looking instrument, that produces a haunting and gentle sound. The horn is mostly used in…
The Shuffle the Music Tag #2
Way back in October 2017, I was invited to participate in the Shuffle the Music Tag challenge. Here are the rules: THE RULES• Mention the creator of the tag and link to their blog (created by )• Thank the person that…
Nuggets II: Sad by The (Australian) Playboys
The success of Rhino’s 1998 Nuggets boxset justified a follow-up. The sequel covers the rest of the world since the first volume only chronicled the USA. Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts from the British Empire and Beyond, 1964–1969 emerged in 2001.…
Music Quiz: Women of Pop Music
Can you link the first and last names of famous female singers? It’s not all young starlets – it reaches back into the 1960s. I suspect it might be a speedrace this week. I scored 20/20 with 2:22 remaining.…
The Shuffle the Music Tag
I was invited to participate in the Shuffle the Music Tag challenge in October 2017. THE RULES• Mention the creator of the tag and link to their blog (created by )• Thank the person that nominated you for this tag and…
New Music Reviews: Ratboys and Mandy, Indiana
It’s an uncharacteristically rocking week. Ratboys play rootsy rock and roll, while Mandy, Indiana find the previously uncharted sweet spot between industrial rock and synth-pop. Ratboys Singin’ To An Empty Chair 2026, 8/10Chicago band Ratboys play rootsy, emotional rock and…
Low by Flo Rida (featuring T-Pain)
Every New Zealand #1 single… 4 Low by Flo Rida (featuring T-Pain) Topped the NZ chart for 3 weeks from 28 January 2008. Flo Rida Tramar Lacel Dillard was born in Miami Gardens, Florida, and grew up with seven sisters.…
Music Quiz: Robots on Album Covers
Can you identify album covers featuring robots? We’re here for a good time, not a long time this week, as there are only 8 questions. I messed up one with an iconic band mascot, so I only scored 7.…
