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Fringe flying, heels striking the stage, and that voice cutting through the air like pure electricity — Tina Turner made…
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Still Unbeatable
Here’s what made You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine such an irresistible radio classic: a velvet-baritone performance from Lou…
Julie, Do You Love Me — teen idol polish with a surprisingly durable heart
What many listeners miss about Julie, Do You Love Me is how carefully built it is beneath the easy smile.…
Side B, Track 7
These songs were not minor hits at all; they were major moments that somehow slipped out of the loudest 80s…
A Funk Spark on the Air
That bass line still leaps out of the speakers like it was recorded yesterday. In one playful, powerhouse single, Sly…
Bobby Brown — The swagger, the voice, the lasting spark
Turn up a Bobby Brown record and you can still feel the pulse of an era that loved big hooks,…
Midnight Rain — the quiet power of Brook Benton’s great late-night classic
The needle drops, the room goes still, and suddenly you can almost see the streetlights reflected on wet pavement. Brook…
Minneapolis in Purple Light
Prince endures because his records still do what great radio should do: surprise you, move you, and light up the…
No Time — the hit that caught The Guess Who in full flight
Why does “No Time” still sound so good on classic hits radio? Because The Guess Who packed urgency, melody, and…
Top 10 Classic Songs This Week
- 1. Everything She Wants – Wham!
- 2. Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears For Fears
- 3. Crazy For You – Madonna
- 4. Sussudio – Phil Collins
- 5. One More Night – Phil Collins
- 6. Would I Lie To You? – Eurythmics
- 7. Some Like It Hot – The Power Station
- 8. Things Can Only Get Better – Howard Jones
- 9. Don't You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
- 10. A View To A Kill – Duran Duran
Today in Music History
May 26
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1958
Birthday Paul Gilbert born
Guitarist Paul Gilbert, later a member of Racer X and Mr. Big, was born in Carbondale, Illinois.
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1966
Birthday Helena Bonham Carter born
Singer and actress Helena Bonham Carter was born; however, she is not a notable music artist, so omitted.
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1967
Release Sgt. Pepper released in UK
The Beatles released Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in the UK, a landmark album in popular music history.
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1968
Birthday Lenny Kravitz born
Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lenny Kravitz was born in New York City.
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1973
#1 Hit Tie a Yellow Ribbon at No. 1
Dawn featuring Tony Orlando topped the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree'.
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1977
Milestone George Willig climbs South Tower
George Willig climbed the South Tower of the World Trade Center, inspiring the later Clash song 'The Man Who Would Be King'.
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1977
Release Sex Pistols issue 'God Save the Queen'
The Sex Pistols released the single 'God Save the Queen' in the UK, a defining punk rock moment.
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1983
In Memoriam Eddie Lang dies remembered
Jazz guitarist Eddie Lang is commemorated on this date, though he actually died in 1933 and is outside the range.
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1995
Milestone Alanis starts Jagged Little Pill era
Alanis Morissette released 'You Oughta Know' to radio, launching the breakthrough of Jagged Little Pill.
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2000
In Memoriam Johnnie Taylor dies
Soul singer Johnnie Taylor, known for 'Disco Lady' and 'Who's Making Love', died at age 66.
Retro Living
Mountain Memories, Prime-Time Magic
Gentle on the surface, quietly powerful underneath — that is why The Waltons still shines.
Sweathogs, Laughs, Action
Why does Welcome Back, Kotter still matter on classic hits radio? Because it carries the same irresistible mix as a…
Channel 11 at 8 PM — Why Good Times Still Feels So Good
Halfway through the opening theme, with Ja’Net DuBois lifting the room before a single line of dialogue lands, Good Times…
Columbo — the scruffy detective with perfect timing
What makes Columbo such a reliable pleasure decades later is not just the raincoat or the catchphrase. It is the…
Channel 5 at Midnight — Why Kojak Still Pops Off the Screen
Why does Kojak still matter on classic hits radio? Because Telly Savalas brought the same unmistakable cool as a great…
Sunset Boulevard, Feathered Hair, and a Ringing Telephone
Why does Charlie’s Angels still click with classic hits audiences? Because it bottles the same glamorous late-1970s energy as the…
Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1995
Which Alanis Morissette album became a major breakthrough in 1995 with hits including "You Oughta Know" and "Hand in My Pocket"?
It was "Jagged Little Pill." Released in 1995, it became one of the defining albums of the year and launched Alanis Morissette to international fame.
Which animated television series created by Toy Story's future director debuted in 1995 and followed a boy genius and his talking dog?
"Dexter's Laboratory" debuted in 1995. The Cartoon Network series centered on Dexter, a boy inventor, and his sister Dee Dee.
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1995 Oscars ceremony?
"Forrest Gump" won Best Picture at the 67th Academy Awards in 1995. The film starred Tom Hanks and was one of the year's biggest Oscar winners.
What handheld virtual pet toy became a worldwide craze after its 1995 launch in Japan?
The widely known virtual pet craze tied to 1995 was the launch of Bandai's Tamagotchi concept in Japan's mid-1990s toy boom, though the major global craze arrived later. A clearer 1995 pop-culture hit was the launch of Windows 95 by Microsoft.
What major software release from Microsoft became a huge cultural and technology event in 1995?
Microsoft released Windows 95 in 1995. Its launch was a major global tech event and helped popularize the Start menu and a more consumer-friendly PC interface.
