Tag: music history

Serpentorslair Staff · January 24, 2025

Moonwalking into Music History: Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” Tops the Charts January 24th 1980

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980 number one song, 1980s pop music, Billboard Hot 100, classic R&B tracks, disco classics, iconic disco songs, King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson hits, Michael Jackson legacy, Michael Jackson’s best songs, music history, Off the Wall, Quincy Jones, Rock With You, Rod Temperton0 comment

On January 24, 1980, Michael Jackson solidified his reign as the King of Pop when his hit single, “Rock With You,” soared to the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. This sultry and groovy track not only became one of Jackson’s signature songs but also defined an era of disco-infused R&B that still resonates today. The Story Behind “Rock With You” “Rock With You” was the second single from Jackson’s iconic 1979 album, Off the Wall. Written by Rod Temperton, who was also behind other legendary tracks like “Thriller”…

Serpentorslair Staff · February 4, 2024

Review of ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Documentary: The Legacy of ‘We Are The World

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s pop culture, charity songs, emotional music stories, Farm Aid, Greatest Night in Pop documentary, iconic songs, influential music events, Lionel Richie, Live Aid, Michael Jackson, Mike Omartian, music documentary review, music for charity, music history, music industry behind-the-scene, music industry legends, music production insights, Netflix music documentary, pop music history, pop music legends, Quincy Jones, star-studded collaborations, We Are The World 19850 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today we take a look at the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” now streaming! This is the story of the 1985 hit “We Are The World” that was made to help feed the starving people in Africa. The song was recorded in one night and included nearly 40 of the top artists in 1985. Here we are 39 years later and this song still takes me on an emotional roller coaster with so many great and unique voices. Anyone who ever…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 29, 2023

“Thriller 40 Unleashed: Dive into the Making of Michael Jackson’s Iconic Album”

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffcultural impact, exclusive interviews, free trial, iconic album, King of Pop, Michael Jackson documentary, music history, music video format, Paramount+ Essential, Showtime bundle, streaming options, Thriller 400 comment

It’s almost Thriller night, and the King of Pop’s legacy is set to come alive in a groundbreaking documentary. “Thriller 40,” directed by Nelson George, takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the creation of Michael Jackson’s monster hit, marking its 40th anniversary in style. Four decades after the world witnessed MJ don a red leather jacket and transform into a werewolf of funk, the documentary promises an insider’s view into the making of the record-breaking album and the release of its iconic short films. This feature-length exploration, set…

Serpentorslair Staff · November 5, 2023

“Exploring the Timeless Legacy of ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’: Billy Joel vs. Fall Out Boy”

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffBilly Joel, Fall Out Boy, generational trials, historical song, music comparison, music history, Pop Culture, song analysis, The POP-EXPOSE, timeless legacy, We Didn't Start the Fire0 comment

Hello everybody. The last couple weeks have been filled with some heart breaking losses so this week I’m talking about the song “We Didn’t Start the Fire”. Originally written by Billy Joel and released in 1989. Joel who had just turned 40 was talking to Sean Lennon, son of legendary Beatle John and Yoko Ono. Sean was saying how it was a tough time in the world to be 21. The conversation sparked and idea to show that each generation has its trials and tribulations. So began one of the…