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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! FEB 24: Sadly, Roberta Flack passed away today at age 88. The singer, songwriter, and pianist was known for her soulful and emotive voice. Born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, she gained fame in the early 1970s with hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin’ Love". Her music blended jazz, R&B, and folk influences, making her one of the most versatile vocalists of...

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.  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out our video about the Top 10 Best Selling Movie Soundtrack Albums here at our MusicGoldmine YouTube™ channel: Before we jump into the 10 best-selling, let’s give some love to a...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! Bra FEB 10: Today in 1978: Van Halen's self-titled debut album was released on February 10, 1978. The album showcased the band's electrifying sound, driven by Eddie Van Halen’s revolutionary guitar playing, David Lee Roth’s dynamic vocals, and a tight rhythm section featuring Michael Anthony (bass) and Alex Van Halen (drums). Featuring iconic tracks like "Runnin’ with the Devil", "Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love", and "Eruption", the album became a hard rock milestone, influencing countless musicians. It was a massive success,...

Okay, let’s hop into our white Ferrari Testarossa and head back to the mid-80s to talk about the groundbreaking soundtrack album: Music From The TV Series Miami Vice. Wait, perhaps you preferred the Ferrari Daytona, which was actually a modified Chevy Corvette? That was around until Ferrari protested the use of a replica, prompting the show’s producers to blow up Crockett’s prized car in an episode entitled “When Irish Eyes Are Crying". Either way, the soundtrack was groundbreaking, becoming the first television soundtrack to produce both a Billboard #1 hit single and album, selling an impressive four million copies. Music...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JAN 30: Sadly, Marianne Faithfull passed away today at age 78. The English singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned over six decades rose to fame in the 1960s with the hit As Tears Go By, written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Andrew Loog Oldham. Known for her relationship with Jagger and her involvement in London’s rock scene, Faithfull became a symbol of the era’s wild excess. However, personal struggles, including drug addiction and homelessness, nearly ended her career....