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What keeps “Summer Breeze” so dependable on classic hits radio is not just nostalgia. It is the song’s remarkable precision:…
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Heart on Fire — the sisters who made rock feel fearless
Turn up Heart and the room changes instantly. With Ann and Nancy Wilson at the centre, this is the story…
A Flugelhorn in the Summer Air — How Feel So Good Became Chuck Mangione’s Signature Smile
The needle drops, the rhythm settles in, and then that flugelhorn rises like sunlight through an open window. Chuck Mangione’s…
How Did Whitney Houston Make It Sound So Effortless?
Why we still play this is easy to hear within seconds: Whitney Houston could turn a pop song into a…
Don’t Wanna Fall in Love on the Radio Dial
Here’s what made Jane Child’s “Don’t Wanna Fall in Love” such a striking radio hit: a cool-headed hook, a sleek…
Barry Manilow on the Dial
Barry Manilow made sentiment sound spectacular.
Why I.G.Y. Still Glows
Why does “I.G.Y.” still sound like tomorrow? Donald Fagen’s sleek 1982 gem blends studio perfection, sly humour and space-age optimism…
Let’s Stay Together on Channel 7
Why we still play this is simple: Al Green’s records do more than bring back memories — they change the…
Still Ready to Dance?
Why does “Dance with Me” still light up classic hits radio decades later? Because Orleans turned a simple invitation into…
Top 10 Classic Songs This Week
- 1. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
- 2. Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
- 3. Nobody Knows – The Tony Rich Project
- 4. One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
- 5. Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) – R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley
- 6. Not Gon' Cry – Mary J. Blige
- 7. Follow You Down / Til I Hear It From You – Gin Blossoms
- 8. Missing – Everything But The Girl
- 9. Sittin' Up In My Room – Brandy
- 10. Ironic – Alanis Morissette
Today in Music History
April 25
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1957
Birthday Steve Ferrone born
Drummer Steve Ferrone was born in Brighton, England; he later played with Average White Band, Duran Duran and Tom Petty.
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1964
#1 Hit The Beatles top US chart
The Beatles reached No. 1 in the US with "Can't Buy Me Love," one of their fastest-rising early hits.
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1970
#1 Hit The Jackson 5 hit No. 1
"ABC" by The Jackson 5 was at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, replacing The Beatles' "Let It Be."
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1974
Birthday Mikael Åkerfeldt born
Opeth singer, guitarist and songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
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1987
#1 Hit U2 begin US chart run
U2 started a three-week run at No. 1 in the US with "With or Without You," their first Billboard Hot 100 topper.
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1992
#1 Hit Annie Lennox tops US chart
Annie Lennox reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Walking on Broken Glass."
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1992
In Memoriam Yutaka Ozaki dies at 26
Japanese singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki died in Tokyo at age 26, becoming an enduring figure in J-pop history.
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1994
Release Nas releases Illmatic
Nas released his debut album "Illmatic," widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop albums ever made.
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1995
Release Oasis release first US album
Oasis issued "Definitely Maybe" in the US, introducing their breakthrough debut album to a wider audience.
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2000
Milestone Chuck D launches Rapstation
Public Enemy's Chuck D introduced Rapstation.com, an early online hip-hop radio and community platform.
Retro Living
Saturday Morning in 1971 — three channels, a bowl of cereal, and pure TV magic
Three networks turned Saturday morning into the happiest battle on television.
Do You Agree With Our 10 Defining TV Shows of the 1960s?
Ten shows, countless memories, and we want to know if you agree with our 1960s TV top 10.
Doctor Who: The 1963 Sci-Fi Show That Never Regenerated Out of Style
Here’s what made Doctor Who more than just a science-fiction series: a bold idea, a shoestring sense of wonder, and…
Still a Thrill After All These Years?
Here’s what made The Man from U.N.C.L.E. such an irresistible watch: star power, sly humour, sleek spy style and a…
Dial Set to Adventure: The Time Tunnel on the Late-Night Screen
The studio lights glow, the monitors flicker, and a giant spiral of colour opens across the screen. The Time Tunnel…
Dive Deep — Why Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Still Delights
The night those warning lights began flashing across the Seaview control room, television audiences knew they were in for another…
Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1996
Which Spice Girls song became a global breakthrough hit in 1996?
"Wannabe" was the Spice Girls' breakthrough hit in 1996. It launched the group internationally and became one of the year's defining pop singles.
Which sitcom premiered in 1996 and starred Fran Drescher as a flashy nanny working for a Broadway producer's family?
"The Nanny" was already on air before 1996, but in 1996 the sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" premiered. It starred Ray Romano as sportswriter Ray Barone and became a major TV hit.
Which disaster film was one of the biggest box-office hits of 1996 and starred Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt?
"Twister" was a major box-office hit in 1996. The film starred Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt as storm chasers.
What handheld virtual pet toy became a worldwide craze in 1996?
Tamagotchi became a huge pop-culture sensation in 1996. The digital pet toy was created by Bandai and sparked a global fad.
Which athlete lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta?
Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics. His appearance became one of the most memorable moments of the Games.
