No More Tears turned two superstars into one unstoppable event
As the single surged up the charts in late 1979, listeners were hearing something deliciously rare: Barbra Streisand’s dramatic precision…
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That Voice Never Hurries
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The Story Behind “Rhinestone Cowboy”: How Glen Campbell Rode to the Top
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Top 10 Classic Songs This Week
- 1. Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) – Paul McCartney And Wings
- 2. Funkytown – Lipps, Inc.
- 3. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me – Billy Joel
- 4. The Rose – Bette Midler
- 5. Biggest Part Of Me – Ambrosia
- 6. Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time – The Spinners
- 7. Against The Wind – Bob Seger
- 8. Cars – Gary Numan
- 9. One Fine Day – Carole King
- 10. Little Jeannie – Elton John
Today in Music History
June 23
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1960
Birthday Randy Jackson born
Randy Jackson, later a member of the Jacksons and a solo artist, was born in Gary, Indiana.
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1969
Release Blind Faith debut released
Blind Faith released its self-titled only studio album in the United States, featuring Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood.
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1975
Release Alice Cooper's Welcome released
Alice Cooper released the concept album Welcome to My Nightmare, his first solo studio album after the original band split.
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1978
Milestone Grease opens in US cinemas
The film Grease premiered in the United States, launching a hugely successful soundtrack led by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.
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1984
#1 Hit Duran Duran hit No. 1 in US
The Reflex reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Duran Duran's first US chart-topper.
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1989
Release Madonna's Like a Prayer issued
Madonna's fourth studio album Like a Prayer was released in Japan, beginning its international rollout.
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1990
#1 Hit Wilson Phillips topped US chart
Hold On reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Wilson Phillips their first chart-topping single.
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1992
Birthday Selena Gomez born
Singer and actress Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas.
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1995
Milestone Alanis album released in UK
Jagged Little Pill was released in the United Kingdom, helping launch Alanis Morissette to global success.
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2003
In Memoriam Howie Epstein died
Howie Epstein, bassist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, died at age 47 in New Mexico.
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One Summer Evening on Maple Street
A darkened street, a stalled car, and one small doubt are all this classic episode needs to get under your…
Super Friends at 8:00 — why 1979 Saturday mornings felt like magic
Four hours, three networks, one weekly ritual — and if you missed it, you really missed it.
The Jeffersons still moves on up
Why does The Jeffersons still feel so alive on classic hits radio territory? Because it has everything we love in…
Channel 7 at 8 PM — Man from Atlantis Makes a Splash
Just as prime-time viewers were settling in, Patrick Duffy was already slipping beneath the surface, turning a network adventure series…
Night Court — chaos, charm and a midnight kind of magic
Here’s what made Night Court such a late-night keeper: a perfect comic cast, a wonderfully odd setting, and the kind…
Come Aboard Again?
As that theme begins to swell and the ship glides into view, you can almost feel the television set casting…
Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1989
Which pop star released the hit album "Like a Prayer" in 1989?
Madonna released "Like a Prayer" in 1989. The album became one of the year's biggest pop releases and its title track was a major international hit.
Which animated sitcom made its full prime-time debut in 1989?
"The Simpsons" made its full prime-time debut in 1989. It premiered as a half-hour series in December and quickly became a major television phenomenon.
Which superhero film starring Michael Keaton was a major box-office hit in 1989?
"Batman" was the major superhero hit of 1989. Directed by Tim Burton, it starred Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as the Joker.
What handheld game system did Nintendo launch in 1989?
Nintendo launched the Game Boy in 1989. The portable system became a huge success and helped define handheld gaming.
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1989?
"Driving Miss Daisy" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1989. The film starred Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman.
