That Voice Never Hurries
The casual fan remembers the immaculate 1980s hits; what they often miss is the seasoned soul singer underneath the sharp…
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You’re No Good — the breakup anthem that made Linda Ronstadt unstoppable
By February 1975, “You’re No Good” was sitting at number one, but the magic had started earlier in the studio,…
A Summer Chart Climb and One Unforgettable Hook
As “Brother Louie” climbed toward the top of the American charts in late summer 1973, listeners were locking into a…
Chicago found a different kind of magic with If You Leave Me Now
Here’s what made Chicago’s If You Leave Me Now impossible to resist in 1976: a tender Peter Cetera ballad, immaculate…
A telephone line, a tender chorus, and Leo Sayer’s 1977 triumph
Why does this ballad still stop listeners in their tracks on classic hits radio? “When I Need You” paired exquisite…
It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me on the Jukebox
A witty complaint became Billy Joel’s first number one—and one of the most durable records of the radio age.
A Piano in the Dark and a Heartbreak on the Airwaves
A tender breakup ballad gave the world’s most dangerous rock band one of its most enduring number ones.
The Story Behind “Rhinestone Cowboy”: How Glen Campbell Rode to the Top
Flashy title, deeply human song: “Rhinestone Cowboy” turned Glen Campbell’s comeback into one of the 1970s’ most enduring records.
Whitesnake Turned Bluesy Grit into Arena Fire
Whitesnake’s rise from David Coverdale’s blues-rock vision to full-scale arena force is one of classic rock’s great transformations. With a…
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 22
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1956
#1 Hit Elvis starts long No. 1 run
Elvis Presley began an eight-week run at No. 1 in the US with "Heartbreak Hotel," a defining early rock and roll hit.
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1963
#1 Hit Jan and Dean top US chart
Jan and Dean reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Surf City," co-written by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
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1968
#1 Hit Herb Alpert hits No. 1
Herb Alpert's "This Guy's in Love with You" was the No. 1 single in the US, becoming his biggest vocal hit.
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1969
Birthday Birthday of Kris Kross's Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly of the rap duo Kris Kross was born in Atlanta, Georgia; the group later scored the global hit "Jump."
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1974
#1 Hit George McCrae tops US chart
"Rock Your Baby" by George McCrae reached No. 1 in the US, an important early disco-era crossover smash.
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1979
Release The Knack release debut album
The Knack released "Get the Knack," the album that soon spawned the international hit single "My Sharona."
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1987
Release Whitney releases second album
Whitney Houston released "Whitney," the first album by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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1988
Milestone Tracy Chapman issues debut album
Tracy Chapman's self-titled debut album was released in the UK, launching the career of the singer-songwriter.
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1991
#1 Hit Paula Abdul returns to No. 1
Paula Abdul's "Rush Rush" reached No. 1 in the US, beginning a five-week stay atop the Billboard Hot 100.
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2003
In Memoriam Death of Howie Epstein
Howie Epstein, bassist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, died at 47 after years with the band.
Retro Living
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: 1995
Which song won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1995?
"All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1995.
Which animated film was the first feature-length movie created entirely with computer-generated imagery, released in 1995?
"Toy Story" was the first feature-length film made entirely with computer-generated imagery. It was released by Pixar and Disney in 1995.
Which long-running British science-fiction TV series was revived as a TV movie in 1995 production, leading into its 1996 broadcast?
The revived title was "Doctor Who," produced as a television movie in 1995. It starred Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor.
Which major software product did Microsoft launch in 1995 that became a landmark in personal computing?
Microsoft launched Windows 95 in 1995. It became one of the most important and widely recognized operating systems of the decade.
Which tennis player won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1995?
Pete Sampras won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1995. It was his third Wimbledon championship.
