Glenn Frey lit up 1985 with You Belong to the City
Glenn Frey’s You Belong to the City was more than a hit single in 1985. With its smoky saxophone, Miami Vice connection, and polished urban mood, it became one of the defining sounds of the decade.
Latest Posts
1988 Turned the Radio All the Way Up
From George Michael and Whitney Houston to Tracy Chapman and Guns N’ Roses, 1988 gave us a thrilling mix of polished pop, raw rock and era-defining breakthroughs. It was a year when the charts sounded bigger, bolder and more adventurous with every passing month.
Al Green on the Dial
With that instantly recognisable falsetto and a run of velvet-smooth soul classics, Al Green turned intimacy into an art form. This spotlight looks at the church roots, Memphis magic, and timeless songs that keep him glowing on classic hits radio.
Neon on the dancefloor, radios glowing — the hits that made 1982 unforgettable
Cassette decks clicked, dancefloors flashed and radio hits arrived in every shape imaginable in 1982. From rock anthems to synth-pop classics, this was a year that pushed pop forward while giving us songs that still feel electric today.
Fake Live, Real Magic — How Bennie And The Jets Became a Glam Era Classic
With its fake live atmosphere, futuristic glamour and unforgettable piano hook, “Bennie And The Jets” turned studio trickery into pure pop theatre. Here is the story of how Elton John and his team made one of the most distinctive hits of the 1970s.
Why Duran Duran Still Sparkle
From Birmingham clubs to MTV superstardom, Duran Duran turned style, melody and ambition into one of pop’s most enduring success stories. Their hits still bring glamour, emotion and pure excitement to classic hits radio today.
Silly Love Songs on the Turntable
Paul McCartney turned criticism into pure gold with Wings’ 1976 smash Silly Love Songs. Here is the story of how a playful rebuttal became one of the decade’s biggest and most enduring pop singles.
Why 1984 Still Sounds Electric
From Prince and Tina Turner to Madonna, Springsteen, and Wham!, 1984 delivered one of the most exciting runs of hit music in pop history. Here is a warm, upbeat look back at the songs, albums, trends, and trivia that made the year unforgettable.
Lost in Love — the soaring story of Air Supply
From a chance meeting in a stage production to a remarkable run of romantic radio classics, Air Supply built a legacy on melody, emotion, and unforgettable vocals. Their songs still float effortlessly across the airwaves, bringing memories with every chorus.
1972 lit up the radio dial
From American Pie to Superstition, 1972 gave us a dazzling run of hits that still sound fresh, bold, and full of character. It was a year when soul, rock, pop, and singer-songwriter craft all met in glorious style.