Top 10 Best Selling Soundtrack AlbumsEveryone has had the experience of loving a film soundtrack. Sometimes the music in a scene literally makes the movie. And some movie soundtracks have become epically successful, selling millions of copies. Here's a look at the top selling soundtrack albums of all time ranked by U.S. sales. Notably, other than a few massive-selling Bollywood soundtracks, this top 10 pretty much mirrors the world rankings as well. _________________________________________________________________________...
This Week In Music History Dec 30-Jan 12The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 3: Today in 1987: Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 3, 1987, becoming the first woman to receive this honor. Recognized as the "Queen of Soul," her powerful voice and groundbreaking artistry shaped the music industry, influencing countless artists. Hits like "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "Natur...
This Week In Music History Sept 9-22The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 16: Sadly, Tito Jackson has passed away at age 70. Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, the singer, guitarist, and member of the legendary Jackson family was one of the founding members of The Jackson 5. Tito played a key role in the group’s success during the late 1960s and 1970s, alongside his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, and Marlon. The Jacks...
This Week In Music History Aug 26-Sept 8The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 26: Happy birthday to Shirley Manson, born today in 1966! The Scottish singer, songwriter, and actress is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Garbage. She began her music career in the 1980s as a keyboardist and backup singer for the band Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. Manson joined Garbage in 1994, quickly gaining recognition for her distinctive vo...
11 Of The Most Valuable Records Ever Sold (And the Stories Behind Them)Vinyl records aren’t just for audiophiles anymore—they’re serious business for collectors, investors, and music historians. Some records, because of their extreme rarity, cultural significance, or unique backstories, have fetched jaw-dropping prices at auctions and private sales. Here are eleven of the most valuable records ever sold, each with a fascinating story to match its price tag (these are in no particular order): The Beatles The Beatles (The White Album) No. 0000001 💰 Sold for: $790,...
Top 10 Halloween Themed SongsHalloween music spans decades, and some of the most iconic songs date back many years. These classics helped set the eerie, playful tone of Halloween and have become timeless additions to the holiday. Here’s a look at ten of the best Halloween songs, each bringing a dose of nostalgia and spooky charm to October 31st. "Monster Mash" - Bobby "Boris" Pickett (1962) No Halloween playlist is complete without "Monster Mash." Bobby "Boris" Pickett’s novelty song from ...
Top 10 Most Valuable Handwritten Song LyricsHandwritten song lyrics hold a special place in the world of music memorabilia, often fetching millions due to their connection to iconic songs and legendary artists. Lyric sheets provide a rare glimpse into the creative process, showcasing raw ideas, edits, and sometimes showcase doodles as well. Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac also displayed her drawing talents in this handwritten lyric sheet for "Songbird" Why are handwritten lyrics so valuable? Many of these songs have defined e...
This Week In Music History Oct 7-20The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 13: Happy birthday to Sammy Hagar, born today in 1947! The rock singer, songwriter, and musician is best known for his work as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist for Van Halen from 1985 to 1996. Hagar first gained attention in the early 1970s as the lead singer of the hard rock band Montrose. With Montrose, Hagar delivered hits like "Bad Motor Scooter" a...
This Week In Music History Sept 23-Oct 6The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 28: Sadly, it was announced today that Kris Kristofferson passed away yesterday, September 28th. The singer, songwriter, and actor is widely regarded as one of the most influential country music artists of the 20th century. Born in 1936, Kristofferson is known for his deeply poetic songwriting, blending country, folk, and rock with a gritty sense of realism and emo...
Iconic Album Covers: Collectability And Stories Behind Classic Record ArtAlbum cover art is one of the most captivating and influential forms of visual culture in the last century. From the birth of vinyl to the digital era, the art on record sleeves has often been as iconic and memorable as the music itself. For collectors and music enthusiasts, album covers tell a visual story that enhances the experience of listening, transcending the confines of audio to become lasting works of art. Beyond their aesthetic value, many classic album covers have fascinating backs...
7 Of The Most Valuable Musician AutographsAutograph collecting is a fascinating hobby, especially when it comes to famous musicians whose signatures have skyrocketed in value due to their influence, scarcity, and cultural significance. Musician autographs, particularly those of iconic figures, can be some of the most valuable collectibles in the world. Freddie Mercury's autograph lands on many collector's most-desired lists The rarity of the autograph, the musician's global impact, and sometimes even the circumstances su...
Those We Lost In 2023Some great musical talents left us in 2023 and it's worth taking a minute to remember them and the musical gifts they left us with. Many are missing here for sure and this is not meant to be an exhaustive list but here are many of the most notable deaths from last year in chronological order (name, known for, age, date of death, location if known, cause of death if known): Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire 67, January 1, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Undisclosed causes Sebastian Mar...
Top 10 Best Selling Soundtrack Albums
Everyone has had the experience of loving a film soundtrack. Sometimes the music in a scene literally makes the movie. And some movie soundtracks have become epically successful, selling millions of copies. Here's a look at the top selling soundtrack albums of all time ranked by U.S. sales. Notably, other than a few massive-selling Bollywood soundtracks, this top 10 pretty much mirrors the world rankings as well. _________________________________________________________________________...
This Week In Music History Dec 30-Jan 12
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 3: Today in 1987: Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 3, 1987, becoming the first woman to receive this honor. Recognized as the "Queen of Soul," her powerful voice and groundbreaking artistry shaped the music industry, influencing countless artists. Hits like "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "Natur...
This Week In Music History Sept 9-22
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 16: Sadly, Tito Jackson has passed away at age 70. Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, the singer, guitarist, and member of the legendary Jackson family was one of the founding members of The Jackson 5. Tito played a key role in the group’s success during the late 1960s and 1970s, alongside his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, and Marlon. The Jacks...
This Week In Music History Aug 26-Sept 8
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! AUG 26: Happy birthday to Shirley Manson, born today in 1966! The Scottish singer, songwriter, and actress is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Garbage. She began her music career in the 1980s as a keyboardist and backup singer for the band Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie. Manson joined Garbage in 1994, quickly gaining recognition for her distinctive vo...
11 Of The Most Valuable Records Ever Sold (And the Stories Behind Them)
Vinyl records aren’t just for audiophiles anymore—they’re serious business for collectors, investors, and music historians. Some records, because of their extreme rarity, cultural significance, or unique backstories, have fetched jaw-dropping prices at auctions and private sales. Here are eleven of the most valuable records ever sold, each with a fascinating story to match its price tag (these are in no particular order): The Beatles The Beatles (The White Album) No. 0000001 💰 Sold for: $790,...
Top 10 Halloween Themed Songs
Halloween music spans decades, and some of the most iconic songs date back many years. These classics helped set the eerie, playful tone of Halloween and have become timeless additions to the holiday. Here’s a look at ten of the best Halloween songs, each bringing a dose of nostalgia and spooky charm to October 31st. "Monster Mash" - Bobby "Boris" Pickett (1962) No Halloween playlist is complete without "Monster Mash." Bobby "Boris" Pickett’s novelty song from ...
Top 10 Most Valuable Handwritten Song Lyrics
Handwritten song lyrics hold a special place in the world of music memorabilia, often fetching millions due to their connection to iconic songs and legendary artists. Lyric sheets provide a rare glimpse into the creative process, showcasing raw ideas, edits, and sometimes showcase doodles as well. Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac also displayed her drawing talents in this handwritten lyric sheet for "Songbird" Why are handwritten lyrics so valuable? Many of these songs have defined e...
This Week In Music History Oct 7-20
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 13: Happy birthday to Sammy Hagar, born today in 1947! The rock singer, songwriter, and musician is best known for his work as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist for Van Halen from 1985 to 1996. Hagar first gained attention in the early 1970s as the lead singer of the hard rock band Montrose. With Montrose, Hagar delivered hits like "Bad Motor Scooter" a...
This Week In Music History Sept 23-Oct 6
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 28: Sadly, it was announced today that Kris Kristofferson passed away yesterday, September 28th. The singer, songwriter, and actor is widely regarded as one of the most influential country music artists of the 20th century. Born in 1936, Kristofferson is known for his deeply poetic songwriting, blending country, folk, and rock with a gritty sense of realism and emo...
Iconic Album Covers: Collectability And Stories Behind Classic Record Art
Album cover art is one of the most captivating and influential forms of visual culture in the last century. From the birth of vinyl to the digital era, the art on record sleeves has often been as iconic and memorable as the music itself. For collectors and music enthusiasts, album covers tell a visual story that enhances the experience of listening, transcending the confines of audio to become lasting works of art. Beyond their aesthetic value, many classic album covers have fascinating backs...
7 Of The Most Valuable Musician Autographs
Autograph collecting is a fascinating hobby, especially when it comes to famous musicians whose signatures have skyrocketed in value due to their influence, scarcity, and cultural significance. Musician autographs, particularly those of iconic figures, can be some of the most valuable collectibles in the world. Freddie Mercury's autograph lands on many collector's most-desired lists The rarity of the autograph, the musician's global impact, and sometimes even the circumstances su...
Those We Lost In 2023
Some great musical talents left us in 2023 and it's worth taking a minute to remember them and the musical gifts they left us with. Many are missing here for sure and this is not meant to be an exhaustive list but here are many of the most notable deaths from last year in chronological order (name, known for, age, date of death, location if known, cause of death if known): Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire 67, January 1, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Undisclosed causes Sebastian Mar...
