Dark clothes, dark sun glasses and a distinct and powerful voice made Roy Orbison, also known as The Big O, one of the biggest legends of Rock n Roll. He was placed 13 on Rolling Stone’s list of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Do not miss Roy Orbison Live in Australia on Sky …
‘Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison’ Saturday Evening on Sky Arts 1
Johnny Cash was infamous and world-renowned for being a singer, songwriter, actor and author. Although primarily remembered for his significant contribution to Country Music, Cash was also inspired by Blues, Folk, Gospel and many other musical genres. One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, his legacy is celebrated in four major music …
Ever wondered where One Direction, The Wanted or Westlife get their inspiration from?
Listen to The Bachelors, Ireland’s first Male Pop Band in the Nostalgia Music Catalogue. Originating from the 1960’s, The Bachelors were one of the first Irish pop bands consisting of brothers Conleth and Declan Clusky and John Stokes. They began as an instrumental act playing harmonicas called “The Harmonichords” but turned to singing after …
Moog – Sculpting the future
In the 1960’s Robert Moog changed the face of modern electronic music with the invention of the Moog synthesizer. The Moog produces a highly distinctive and augmented keyboard sound through the use of hand made circuits and specialised components. The Moog is used in countless pieces of modern music however it’s original rise to the …
Nile Rodgers – The Legend Returns
It’s been hard to miss Nile Rodgers’ return to the main stage this year. From ‘Get Lucky’ his chart topping collaboration with Daft Punk to his electric Glastonbury performance with Chic, Disco’s favourite veteran is back! It now seems that Rodgers’ return is set to continue it’s upwards spiral as Daft Punk have just announced …
Bambi & Cinderella today on Sky Disney
Did you think Nostalgia Music was only for adults? If you’re watching Bambi or Cinderella on Sky Disney (today at 6.40 and at 8.00 PM) check out the Nostalgia Catalogue for all the classic Disney Movie Soundtracks. Sing Along with your children and revamp those long lost memories!
“The Beatles: From Liverpool to San Francisco” Saturday on Sky Arts 1
Every story has a beginning, for this one, the start dates back to 1957 in Liverpool, where some teenagers decided to form a skiffle band called Quarryman, which in only a few years, would change the story of pop music. Discover the Beatles’ early years on Sky Arts 1 on Saturday at 8 pm. However, if …
The stunning voice of Lena Horne Saturday Night on Sky Arts 2
For those of you unfamiliar with Lena’s work or experiencing it for the first time, the beautiful Lena Horne (Bedford-Stuyvesant, June 30, 1917 – New York, 9 May 2010) was an amazing singer and powerful actress and dancer. She was the first Afro-American diva to sign a contract with a Hollywood major and to achieve international …
Is Willie Nelson accused of Murder? Yes, he is but only for fiction in the TV series Monk!
The country singer Willie Nelson is accused of murder that’s why he’s asking Adrian Monk‘s help. Will be guilty or not? Discover it today at 6 pm on Fox watching the 12th episode of the first season of Monk. But if you want to know the real Willie Nelson listen to him in the Nostalgia Music …
Come back to your childhood with Pinocchio on Sky Disney
It was written in 1883 by the Italian writer Carlo Collodi and it sooner became a popular novel for child (and not only). In 1940 Disney released their own version of Pinocchio giving to the world an amazing animated movie that won an Academy Awards in the category “Best song”. Do you remember the songs …