Song: “Wedding Ring” Artist: The Affordable Floors Album: Drumming on the Walls Year Released: 1989 Genre: New Wave Local Connection: Band formed in Pittsburgh in 1984 Did you know? In 1986 the Affordable Floors beat out 15 other bands in a live competition to win the Tri-State Rock Competition at the Graffiti Showcase. Their prize […]

Song: “In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast” Artist: André Previn Album: Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Year Released: 1979 Genre: Orchestral Local Connection: Conductor for The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra from 1976-1984 Did you know? André Previn was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. He won four times, in 1958, 1959, 1963 and 1964. He is one of the […]

Song: “Fuck You Very Much” Artist: Dejah Monea Album: Flowers and Dopamine Year Released: 2020 Genre: R&B/Soul Local Connection: Born in Pittsburgh in 1999 Did you know? Dejah Monea attended Pittsburgh CAPA and then Point Park University where she was chosen as the Pioneer Records Star of 2019-2020 year PittSongs is a non-chronological history of […]

Song: “Tico Tico” Artist: Ethel Smith Album: 78 RPM Single Year Released: 1944 Genre: Samba Local Connection: Born in Pittsburgh in 1902 Did you know? Ethel Smith was married to Hollywood actor Ralph Bellamy from 1945 to 1947, at the height of her fame, and their acrimonious divorce made headlines PittSongs is a non-chronological history of Pittsburgh […]

Song: “Rhythm is a Dancer” Artist: Thea Austin Album: The Madman’s Return (SNAP!) Year Released: 1992 Genre: Dance/House Local Connection: Born in Pittsburgh in 1960 Did you know? Thea Austin has been a staunch global advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and cure as well as global women’s health issues PittSongs is a non-chronological history of […]

Song: “Come Go with Me” Artist: The Del-Vikings Album: Come Go with The Del-Vikings Year Released: 1956 Genre: Doo-Wop Local Connection: Band formed in Pittsburgh in 1955 Did you know? “Come Go with Me” was featured in the films American Graffiti (1973), Diner (1982), Stand by Me (1986), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), and Set It Up (2018) PittSongs is a non-chronological history of […]

Song: “Don’t Start a Band” Artist: Short Fictions Album: Single Release Year Released: 2022 Genre: Melodic emo/punk Local Connection: Band formed in Pittsburgh in 2015 Did you know? Since its inception, Short Fictions has had several different band members in the line-up, the only constant being songwriter Sam Treber. PittSongs is a non-chronological history of […]

Song: “Coming In From The Cold” Artist: Bob Marley and the Wailers Album: Live Forever: September 23, 1980 * Stanley Theatre * Pittsburgh, PA Year Released: 2011 Genre: Reggae Local Connection: Bob Marley’s last ever concert eight months before his untimely death at age 36 Did you know? “Get Up Stand Up”, Bob Marley’s last […]

Yardan is an artist native to coastal Connecticut, a creator of sonic and visual experiences both in and out of the studio. In 2019, Steve Yardan joined forces with a cast of all-star musicians to commence work on his first track of what would develop into a dynamic sonic impression of Tim Buckley’s American folk […]

Song: “Bad News” Artist: Kai Roberts Album: The Great Escape Year Released: 2019 Genre: Hip-Hop Local Connection: Born in Pittsburgh in 1993 Did you know? Kai Roberts is a producer, artist, as well as a professional mental health speaker PittSongs is a non-chronological history of Pittsburgh music Support Kai Roberts #PittSongs #SupportPGHMusic

Song: “Zaro Chayo” Artist: Moshe Taubé Album: Original Cantorial Masterpieces Year Released: 1968 Genre: Cantorial Local Connection: Moved to Pittsburgh in 1965 and became Cantor at Congregation Beth Shalom Did you know? He and his father were saved from the Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp in 1945 by the actions of Oskar Schindler PittSongs is a non-chronological history of […]

Song: “If She Knew What She Wants” Artist: Jules Shear Album: The Eternal Return Year Released: 1985 Genre: Singer-Songwriter Local Connection: Born in Pittsburgh in 1952 Did you know? Jules Shear attended the University of Pittsburgh in the early 1970’s where he distinguished himself with the Pitt Glee Club where he led a special side ensemble […]

Song: “Call That” Artist: Robin Grayson Album: Hold You Down EP Year Released: 2020 Genre: R&B Local Connection: Born and currently resides in Pittsburgh Did you know? Robin Grayson, along with writing and producing her own material, is a visual artist PittSongs is a non-chronological history of Pittsburgh music Support Robin Grayson #PittSongs #SupportPGHMusic

Song: “Padre, a costoro schiava non sono” Artist: Herva Nelli Album: Aida Year Released: 1949 Genre: Opera Local Connection: Emigrated from her native Italy to Pittsburgh at the age of 10 in 1919 Did you know? Herva Nelli gave her farewell performance in April 1962, with the Brooklyn Opera Company, at the Academy of Music, […]

“Do you remember Sunday school we held each other’s hand and it was cool” Pat Coyle is a Pittsburgh based singer/songwriter/drummer from who infuses intimate pop songs with sounds from day to day life. His background in filmmaking and general love for movies provides the bed frame for his lyrical inspiration, usually manifesting in cinematic […]

Song: “Dinosaur” Artist: The Corbin Hanner Band Album: For the Sake of the Song Year Released: 1981 Genre: Country Local Connection: Band formed in Ford City in 1979 Did you know? Bob Corbin and Dave Hanner began making music together in high school, forming the bands Lost Lambs and later Gravel PittSongs is a non-chronological […]

Song: “Shoo-D-Boop and Cop Him” Artist: Betty Davis Album: They Say I’m Different Year Released: 1974 Genre: Funk/Soul Local Connection: Moved to Pittsburgh at age 12 and quietly resides here presently Did you know? Married to Miles Davis in 1968 and is credited to introducing him to the new fashions and music of the era, […]

Song: “Fallen” Artist: Lauren Wood Album: Cat Trick Year Released: 1981 Genre: Soft Rock Local Connection: Born in Pittsburgh Did you know? In 1972, Lauren Wood provided back-up vocals on Frank Zappa’s album The Grand Wazoo not long after the breakup of her psychedelic country rock band Rebecca & the Sunny Brook Farmers PittSongs is a non-chronological […]

Song: “To Thee We Confess” Artist: Acheron Album: Rites of the Black Mass Year Released: 1991 Genre: Death/Black Metal Local Connection: Band formed in Pittsburgh in 1989 Did you know? Acheron is named after the mythological river Acheron (Ancient Greek: Ἀχέρων – Akhérōn) located in the underground kingdom of Hades in ancient Greek mythology PittSongs is a non-chronological history of Pittsburgh music […]

Song: “Big Body” Artist: PK Delay Album: KIMBO Year Released: 2021 Genre: Rap, Hip-Hop Local Connection: Born in Pittsburgh in 1994 Did you know? PK Delay wrote a song every day (365 in total) in 2019 PittSongs is a non-chronological history of Pittsburgh music Support PK Delay #PittSongs #SupportPGHMusic