A Melody in a Los Angeles Studio: Neil Diamond’s Song Sung Blue
Soft, modest, and impossible to forget, Song Sung Blue proved that a whisper could beat a shout in 1972.
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1973 lit up the radio dial
From Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to Elton John and Roberta Flack, 1973 delivered a dazzling run of hits. Here is a nostalgic look at the songs, albums, trends, and behind-the-scenes stories that made it such a remarkable year in music.
Steve Winwood Never Stood Still
From teenage prodigy in the Spencer Davis Group to the voice behind “Higher Love,” Steve Winwood built one of popular music’s most remarkable careers. This upbeat look back follows the hits, the reinventions and the quiet musical brilliance that still lights up classic hits radio.
Chicago on the Dial
From bold horn charts to unforgettable ballads, Chicago built one of the richest catalogues in classic hits history. Their story is one of ambition, reinvention, and songs that still light up the radio.
1986 lit up the dial with Whitney, Prince and pure pop electricity
From Whitney Houston and Prince to Madonna, Janet Jackson and Peter Gabriel, 1986 was a year when huge hits met genuine innovation. Here is a nostalgic, behind-the-scenes look at the songs, albums and trends that made it such an unforgettable chapter in pop history.
Richard Marx knew how to write a chorus that stayed with you
Richard Marx brought craftsmanship, heart, and unforgettable choruses to late-1980s radio. From Chicago beginnings to global ballads like “Right Here Waiting”, his story is full of hitmaking skill and behind-the-scenes depth.
Why Eddie Money Still Connects
Eddie Money brought grit, melody and everyman charm to some of classic hits radio’s most enduring songs. From “Two Tickets to Paradise” to “Take Me Home Tonight,” his music still feels like an open road and a chorus worth sharing.
Why 1970 Still Sounds Electric
From Simon & Garfunkel and The Beatles to Diana Ross and The Jackson 5, 1970 gave us a thrilling mix of comfort, protest, joy, and reinvention. It was a turning-point year when pop, soul, and rock all seemed to glow at once.
A Love Song Reborn — How Perry Como Turned a Latin Ballad into Gold
Perry Como’s 1970 hit It’s Impossible began as a Mexican love song before becoming one of the most elegant crossover ballads of its era. Here is the story of how Armando Manzanero’s melody, Sid Wayne’s lyric, and Como’s velvet delivery turned it into a late-career classic.
Philadelphia Beginnings, Sequins and Soul — Patti LaBelle’s Remarkable Rise
From Philadelphia church roots to chart-topping solo triumphs, Patti LaBelle built a career on fearless reinvention and one of the most powerful voices in popular music. Her classic hits still bring drama, joy and heart to the radio today.