On this day in 1989, Martika's "Toy Soldiers" was clinging on to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, after having dethroned Simply Red's "If You Don't Know Me By Now" the week prior. This classic ...

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Martika has said ...

Martika, whose real name is Marta Marrera, released many notable songs throughout her career. Take, for example, "Love… Thy Will Be Done" and "More Than You Know." But perhaps no song left a bigger ...

With the announcement today of Taylor Swift’s new album, 1989, came with an explanation for its full-blown pop lead single “Shake It Off”: Not only is the album title in dedication to the year… By ...

View post: 1969 Classic, Featuring the 'Best Movie Character of All Time', Was Turned Down by Clint Eastwood On this day in 1989, Martika‘s “Toy Soldiers” was clinging on to the top spot on the ...