Old Man Yells at Music

The last of the last. 20 - "Wrap Her Up," Elton John Elton and George Michael sing about famous women they'd like to take h...

Christmas 1985.  On the day, the Comic Relief charity was founded, spawning an annual telethon and, most relevant to this organ, several hig...

Putting a bow on it. 20 - "Watching the Detectives," Elvis Costello  Costello's first hit was this reggae-rocker about a wo...

The last month of 1977.  On the date of this chart, Brits won Nobel Prizes in Economics and Physics.  There were prizes on offer here too in...

Over and out. 20 - "Hold Me," B.A. Robertson and Maggie Bell Scot Brian Robertson had scored four solo hits before charting onc...

November 1981.  After missing the previous two World Cups, England qualified for the 1982 tournament in Spain with a 1-0 win over Hungary.  ...

November of 1989.  In Canada, we were at a pivotal moment in the national institution that is the Degrassi franchise, as the scene switched ...