Van Ritshie, the iconic voiceover actor of customer announcements on the LIRR and Metro North, passed away at 80 back on Nov.

Ritshie’s voice was heard by millions of New Yorkers as he delivered announcements on LIRR and Metro-North trains.

Known for informing riders in his familiar voice “This is the train to…”, Van Ritshie died at the age of 80 after spending ...

If you’ve ever hopped a train or scanned a radio in these parts, chances are good you’ve heard the velvety smooth voice of ...

These essential Patti Smith songs are some of her best work, ranging from nostalgic joyful tunes to to serious protest songs.

Eric Clapton and Van Morrison turn their joint single “The Rebels” into a top 40 hit on several charts this week.

Ill Tell Me Ma’ is one of six songs chosen to represent Ireland in project celebrating musical heritage of the European Union ...

As a pop-rock song from the 1970s (released in 1970, around the same time the Beatles officially broke up), it qualifies to be on the list. But I don’t really like the song very much. Neither did its ...

He will receive the BMI Icon Award at the Dec. 9 event. By Paul Grein Graham Lyle, best-known for co-writing the Tina Turner classic “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” will be presented with ...

Although more than 1,100 songs have reached the coveted No. 1 spot, it's far more difficult for a song to debut in the top position; it typically means a much-promoted single has met high ...

In an emotional interview one year after the tragic passing of Friends star Matthew Perry, his mother, Suzanne Morrison, opened up about their final heartfelt moments together on the Today Show.

Frightening as it may be to fans of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” isn’t in the top 20 of this list of 25 songs (it peaked at No. 4 in 1984 and spent 22 weeks on the ...