1984 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!
Category: Tribute
May 27 2024
My very last Prince show ever was an unrivalled highlight!
On May 27, 2014, I witnessed my last ever Prince concert. It was one of the best shows I ever saw him play!
May 16 2024
When Doves Cry: the best song of all time turns 40
On May 16, 1984 When Doves Cry was released. The first single of the upcoming Purple Rain album (and movie). Prince’s genius was about to conquer the world.
Oct 22 2023
Istanbul, tribute to a metropolis
Istanbul, the greatest city in the world deserves attention. A Pop Life presents a personal and musical tribute!
Dec 01 2022
Black Album (by guest author Edward)
Some 35 years ago, a mysterious record was waiting to see the light of day. But it never happened…
Oct 27 2022
SEX, fashion, punk and Sex Pistols: 430 Kings Road, London
The story of 430 Kings Road, London: the SEX shop, punk, fashion, the Sex Pistols, Malcom McLaren and Vivienne Westwood.
Sep 27 2022
The Smiths in the press 1987
1987 was the year The Smiths disbanded. It garnered a lot of attention, particularly in the English press. A (partial) overview.
Aug 13 2022
Crass – A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums
Subarticle that contains the full first article from the pamphlet ‘A Series Of Shock Slogans And Mindless Token Tantrums’, which was part of Crass’s fourth album Christ – The Album.
Aug 06 2022
The 10 best Madonna singles
As a tribute to the most successful female artist of all time, A Pop Life presents a compilation of the best Madonna singles.
Jul 01 2021
The musical inspiration from my father (by guest author Timur)
My son wrote an article: today the A Pop Life blog has its 5th anniversary. Thank you Timur for your wonderful story!
Jul 01 2021
Thank you all!
5 years A Pop Life! Thanks to everyone involved in making it a huge success. On to the next 5 years A Pop Life!
Jun 24 2021
Joni Mitchell – #Blue50 Twitter message
Joni Mitchell personally addresses the attention Blue has received for the 50th anniversary of that masterpiece.
Jun 10 2021
The 10 best Janet Jackson singles
As a tribute to one the most successful artists of all time, a compilation of the best Janet Jackson singles.
May 26 2021
Miles Davis – An introduction
As a tribute to the greatest jazz musician that has ever lived, the 10 best/most highly recommended albums by Miles Davis.
Apr 21 2021
Prince 1958-2016: 5 years later
How does the A Pop Life Panel view 5 years without Prince? Six personal memories, stories and impressions!
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