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George Paul

George A. Paul, whose first concert was Neil Diamond at The Fabulous Forum in 1983, has written about entertainment since the early 1990s. He also posts music news, reviews and interviews at newwavegeo.blogspot.com.

Chris Dalla Riva is the author of Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves (Images courtesy of Bloomsbury).

Do chart-topping tunes reveal anything about society? Yes, says one music expert

April 19, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Author Chris Dalla Riva examines Billboard No. 1 pop hits from the past six decades, and provides thought-provoking insights.

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