On Desert Island Discs, the former Motown Records boss Berry Gordy selected the one track he couldn't live without, which had been a hit for his label in 1965.

January’s music losses include Marianne Faithfull, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary, Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Wayne Osmond ...

A fresh-faced singer in the 1960s, she went on to experience more than her share of hard times before emerging triumphant in ...

Tom Jones' hit 'Green, Green Grass of Home' is a timeless classic, with fans never tiring of the Welsh crooner's iconic rendition - but many are unaware of the song's dark meaning ...

Longtime fans of blues and rock music are mourning the death of Barry Goldberg, a keyboard player, songwriter, session musician and producer. During a career that spanned six decades, Goldberg created ...

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, a spokesperson has said. Faithfull’s hits included As Tears ...

How important are your high school grades for your future? By The Learning Network Looking for new ways to get students reading and responding to nonfiction? Try these exercises for discussion ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Ringo Starr is one of many musicians who tried something new this year by ...

Welcome to the UK's Official Charts! In addition to the Official Singles and Albums Chart, did you know the Official Charts Company compiles 50+ charts every week, spanning different genres and ...

The funeral of Sir Winston Churchill on 30 January 1965 was broadcast live on the BBC and seen around the world. It was the first state funeral of a politician in the century and the biggest ...

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...