Member of the Rat Pack, Sammy Davis Jr., met his future bride May Britt in 1959. May Britt was fresh off a divorce but that didn’t stop the pair from tying their own knot a year later in 1960. The marriage between the two was more than just a typical wedding. As the pair said ‘I do’ and solidified their love, Sammy was actually committing a felony in 31 states. Sammy knew the high stakes as he received hate mail prior to the wedding day. However, his love for May would prevail. The photos of the two are a timeless reminder that sometimes the law isn’t entirely correct. The love and happiness i ..read more

UPDATED 3/14/2022 Although it would go through a number of format and title changes, American Bandstand, hosted through most of its run by “the world’s oldest teenager,” Dick Clark, would air from 1952 to 1989 and amass an incredible 3,000 episodes. The show, which brought on musical performers while the studio audience danced to their music, quickly proved to be the perfect melding of both the growing television medium and Rock ‘n Roll, and, as such, became a sensation. John Jackson, author of American Bandstand: Dick Clark and the Making of a Rock ‘n Roll Empire, writes, “[It] beca ..read more

If you have ever experienced a proper road trip, you know that music is a key component to compliment a drive. For instance, a great song can transform a dull drive into a thrilling musical adventure! A boring dirt road no more! For example, a perfect song can take your mind off the tiresome drive, and turn the interior of your car into a recording studio! CEOWORLD Magazine’s executive survey ranked the 50 best songs for a road trip. Before we get to “Hit the Road Jack” and Whitesnake, we’re going to start our engines with number fifty on our list. The talented and beautiful Sheryl Crow begins ..read more

UPDATED 1/26/2021 it’s time for a particularly catchy blast from the past. Everyone about the Archies’ presentation stands unique both for its time and to this day. All this, combined with some clever writing, helped make “Sugar, Sugar” a chart-topping musical staple. But there’s actually a bit more to this song than meets the eye. While listeners can recite the lyrics, bob their head, and dance around, they may not know just how this song came into existence. As stated, everything about it is still pretty unique to this day. Artistic and musical style combine The Archies as a band transcends ..read more

Dolly Parton is a living legend. At 73 years old she is one of the most respected and successful American singer-songwriters and an icon in the country music scene. Born January 19th, 1946 in a small East Tennessee town, her accomplishments span far beyond the American music industry. Parton’s work as a humanitarian, businesswoman, and actress helped her to achieve respect and recognition on a global level. Most recently branching out to NASCAR with her Xfinity Series Team at Alsco 300 sponsorship! At DoYouRemember? we’ve been blessed with the opportunity to interview truly iconic musicians li ..read more

A new eight-part documentary by Ken Burns, titled Country Music, explores the truly American artform of country music. The seventh-chapter recently had an early screening at George Washington University. In this installment, Dolly Parton shines as bright as ever and describes how Dolly’s song, “I Will Always Love You” changed everything for her. “I Will Always Love You” was written by Dolly in 1973. She was in the midst of a seven-year stint as a performer on country singer Porter Wagoner’s TV show. The documentary explains how close Dolly and Porter had become in the seven years time, but one ..read more

On what would have been the King of Rock and Roll’s 84th birthday, we remember one of the most stunning performances of Elvis Presley‘s history. His 1970 performance of “Suspicious Minds” in Las Vegas is remembered and loved by millions of fans, young and old. That whole concert encapsulated the iconic Elvis “look” that we all know and love; the medium-length jet black hair and white jumpsuit that became Elvis Presley’s legendary look. Backed by a band and a number of background singers, the King was truly at the top of his game at this point in his music career. Full Video of Elvis’s ’70s ‘Su ..read more

If you have a couple of million dollars to spare, you could purchase the home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley stayed on their honeymoon. It has been called the “House of Tomorrow” for its futuristic decor. The home was built in 1960 in Palm Springs, California. Elvis lived there for about a year before he married Priscilla on May 1, 1967. At first, they planned to get married at the spacious home, but Elvis’ neighbor, gossip columnist Rona Barrett, found out and got the press to show up at the door. The Story Of Elvis And Priscilla’s Wedding Flickr Instead of getting married in the home ..read more

Don McLean, born in New Rochelle, New York on October 2nd, 1945 is a name synonymous with classic American Rock and Roll. His most popular song, American Pie broke traditions lasting more than 8 minutes. Don McLean is a living legend in the folk-rock community an official member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. DoYouRemember? has had the honor of interviewing many talented bands and musicians. Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and other legends blessed us with once in a lifetime opportunities to ask questions we’ve been dying to know. McLean’s interview will always stand out as it was one of our fir ..read more