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…
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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…
Danger Zone? That Is Only the Beginning
Why does Kenny Loggins still sound so good on classic hits radio? Because few artists could move from heartfelt songwriting…
Georgy Porgy on the Turntable
Here’s what made Toto’s “Georgy Porgy” such a quietly irresistible hit: world-class session players, a velvet-smooth groove, and just enough…
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 24
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1961
#1 Hit Del Shannon tops US chart
Del Shannon's 'Runaway' was the number one single in the United States on April 24, 1961.
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1967
Milestone Elvis begins movie shoot
Elvis Presley began filming the musical comedy 'Speedway' on April 24, 1967, at MGM Studios.
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1970
Release The Band release Stage Fright
The Band released their third album 'Stage Fright' on April 24, 1970, in the United States.
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1976
Birthday Kelly Clarkson is born
Singer Kelly Clarkson, who later won the first season of American Idol, was born on April 24, 1976.
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1989
Release Tom Petty releases Full Moon Fever
Tom Petty released his debut solo album 'Full Moon Fever' on April 24, 1989.
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1989
In Memoriam Johnny Stark dies
French music impresario Johnny Stark, longtime manager of Mireille Mathieu, died on April 24, 1989.
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1990
Milestone Paul McCartney starts world tour
Paul McCartney opened his world tour on April 24, 1990, with the first of several concerts in Rio de Janeiro.
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1995
Release Oasis issue Some Might Say
Oasis released the single 'Some Might Say' on April 24, 1995, later becoming their first UK number one.
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1998
In Memoriam Ella Fitzgerald dies
Jazz and popular music legend Ella Fitzgerald died on April 24, 1998, at age 79 in Beverly Hills.
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2005
Birthday Barbra Streisand turns 63
Barbra Streisand, one of the best-selling recording artists ever, celebrated her 63rd birthday on April 24, 2005.
Retro Living
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…
How Music Moved Into Our Lives
Why does old-school music style still feel so irresistible? Because even in the age of streaming, we still crave the…
Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1967
Which Beatles album, released in 1967, became one of the defining records of the Summer of Love?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released by the Beatles in 1967. It became one of the year's most influential and celebrated albums.
Which science-fiction TV series first aired in 1967 and featured Patrick McGoohan as Number Six?
The Prisoner premiered in 1967. Patrick McGoohan starred as the mysterious Number Six.
Which 1967 film won the Academy Award for Best Picture and starred Rod Steiger and Sidney Poitier?
In the Heat of the Night won the Oscar for Best Picture for films of 1967. Rod Steiger and Sidney Poitier were its leading stars.
What major international sporting event was held in Montreal in 1967 as part of Canada's centennial year?
Expo 67 was held in Montreal in 1967. It was a world's fair and one of the biggest events of Canada's centennial celebrations.
Which actress became an international film icon in 1967 with the title role in Barbarella?
Jane Fonda starred in Barbarella in 1967. The film helped make her a major pop-culture figure of the era.
