Check out our International Women’s Day playlist here! As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8th, under the theme “Gender Equality and Female Empowerment,” it’s inspiring to not only reflect on a day dedicated to honoring the global impact of women, but also how far women have come. Throughout history, women have profoundly shaped […]
Back in 2014 when fans celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ first televised performance in America, I asked my father for his reflections. What it was like to watch the four members perform live, on TV, in 1964? He was only eight years old at the time, but distinctly remembers the event. “What we […]
Since the dawn of television, music has seamlessly used the medium to connect with new audiences. Whether it was on talk shows or variety formats such as The Milton Berle Show, The Dean Martin Show, or The Johnny Cash Show (and, thankfully, the music was usually far more exciting than the programme titles), or in serialised productions like The Adventures […]
Watch Live Performances of Grammy-Winning Songs here! – Grammy Award Winning Songs Performed On The Ed Sullivan Show Since its beginning in 1959, the Grammys have stood as the gold standard of achievement in music, honoring the finest artists and shaping the way we experience award shows and live performances on television. Yet, nearly a […]
It’s hard to believe that 66 years ago, a label was born in Detroit that would not only rewrite the rulebook of pop music but also redefine how America integrated and brought its youth together. Motown Records emerged from the heart of Motor City, delivering a sound that was equal parts grit and grace, soul […]
It’s hard to believe that Creedence Clearwater Revival was only together for a few short years. They released some of the most enduring music of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Songs like “Down on the Corner,” “Proud Mary,” “Born on the Bayou,” and “Fortunate Son” assured that they would be forever enshrined in the classic rock […]
As we begin to end a year filled with amazing performances, anniversaries, history, and nostalgia, we wanted to highlight the Top 10 video releases from The Ed Sullivan Show in 2024. Not only did these clips blow fans away, but it brought them back to a simpler time when their favorite artists were making their […]
The Roku Channel has become one of the most well-known free streaming services, and today, it has quietly added 11 new channels. This includes multiple 24/7 channels, including The Ed Sullivan Show and more The Roku Channel now has over 450 live TV channels and 80,000 free movies and TV shows. It does not stop there, […]
Beatles ’64 repeats the bold declaration that when the Beatles first appeared on American TV, crime across the US stopped for an hour, but the truth is not quite as magical. The Beatles undoubtedly sparked a new wave in music when they began to climb in popularity during the 1960s. The band may have been four young boys […]
The British Invasion of the 1960s wasn’t just a trend; it was a full-blown societal shift. This wave of British bands transformed American music, sparking a fascination with British pop and rock that would shape entire generations. No American figure was more instrumental in introducing these British acts to the United States than Ed Sullivan. […]