One-hit wonders can come from anywhere. They can be written about purple people eaters (whatever that is), they can be ...

Memorial Day may often be thought of as the unofficial start of summer, but it's also a day of solemn contemplation and ...

Three-time Tony Award winner Charles Strouse composed the music for such classics as “Annie,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Applause.

The composer’s musicals, including “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie,” captured essential elements of American culture. Here are five of his most memorable songs.

His melodies are satisfyingly singable. Annie’s Tomorrow, one of the songs he is best known for, was described by lyricist Martin Charnin as having “instantly [wrapped] itself around the vocal chords ...

The popularity of “Birdie” spawned a film (with Van Dyke, Janet Leigh and Ann-Margret) in 1963 and a television ... and long-running — Broadway hit (over 2,300 performances).

Artists who have recorded it since include Fats Domino, Muddy Waters, Peggy Lee, Tom Jones, Ann-Margret, Jefferson Airplane ... Wilbert Harrison’s 1959 hit, was released in 1994.