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The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 23: REMEMBERING PETE BYRNE OF NAKED EYES  We’re saddened to learn of the passing of Pete Byrne, the distinctive voice and co-founder of the beloved ’80s synth-pop duo Naked Eyes. Byrne passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 74, following a brief illness. Alongside keyboardist Rob Fisher, Byrne helped create some of the most memorable sounds of the early ’80s. Naked Eyes scored major hits including “Always Something There to Remind Me,” “Promises, Promises,” and “When...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 14: Happy Birthday, Morten Harket!  Today we celebrate Morten Harket, the unmistakable voice of Norwegian pop-rock legends a-ha!  Born on September 14, 1959, Harket became an international star with his soaring vocals, charismatic stage presence, and the unforgettable hits that helped make a-ha one of the defining bands of the 1980s. From “Take on Me” and its iconic music video to “The Sun Always Shines on T.V.” and “Hunting High and Low,” Harket’s voice remains instantly recognizable.  Here’s to...

With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to pull our list of top spooky 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 1962 captures the essence of Halloween fun, recounting...

Note: This article has been updated to indicate sold items as of 10-15-26 MusicGoldmine recently acquired a stellar collection of rare artist-presented RIAA "white matte" and other record awards. For those not familiar, white matte RIAA awards are the rarest and most valuable of all RIAA awards. They were made from 1964 through 1974 in quite limited numbers for each title by only one company, the New York Frame & Picture Co. Also worth noting is that artist-presented awards generally are the most valuable*, when they are genuine. Fortunately, all of these awards are genuine. If you'd like to know...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 8:  Remembering Benjamin Orr on His Birthday  Today we remember Benjamin Orr, born September 8, 1947.  The legendary bassist, vocalist, and founding member of The Cars helped define the sound of rock in the late 1970s and 1980s. With his unmistakable voice, Orr delivered some of The Cars’ most memorable songs, including the timeless classic “Drive,” as well as “Let’s Go,” “Just What I Needed,” and “Moving in Stereo.”  Benjamin Orr left us far too soon in 2000, but...