Roy Orbison‘s “Oh, Pretty Woman” came about effortlessly. At home one day, working on some songs with cowriter Bill Dees, ...

Ah, the golden era of television! The 70s and 80s gifted us with theme songs that were as memorable as the shows themselves. These musical intros were more than just preludes; they set the tone, ...

From Bianca in “Othello” to Fantine in “Les Misérables” to Nancy in “Oliver Twist” — the “hooker with a heart of gold” is a beloved trope in literature, high and low. That’s why J.F. Lawton went to ...