Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer. He has authored more than 200 nonfiction books that have collectively sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. His bestselling book is Music Theory Note-by-Note (formerly The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory) for DK.

“Westbound #9” (The Flaming Ember)

Westbound #9, Flaming Ember

When Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland (AKA Holland-Dozier-Holland, AKA H-D-H) left Motown over a royalty dispute in 1968, they formed their own record label. Actually, they formed two labels, Hot Wax and Invictus. They signed a bunch of…

“Backfield in Motion” (Mel and Tim)

Backfield in Motion, Mel and Tim

Today is Superbowl Sunday, so it’s only fitting that today’s classic song of the day is built around a football theme. The song is “Backfield in Motion” by Mel and Tim, released in September of 1969, just in time for…