The Carpenters’ 1973 Feel-Good Song Faced a Surprising Rival at the Top of the Charts

"Top of the World" would become The Carpenters' second No. 1 single, three years after they topped the charts with "Close to ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1997, the World Lost the Highly Influential Pianist Who Played with the Likes of Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Brenda Lee

Twenty-eight years ago today, the world lost one of the most influential piano players in the history of American music.