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Why We Still Can’t Resist Let Your Love Flow
Why we still play this: few songs deliver pure uplift as effortlessly as “Let Your Love Flow.” Beneath its easy smile is a smartly crafted crossover hit that caught the spirit of 1976 and never really let go.
How Neil Sedaka Kept the Hits Coming
One line everyone still shouts is “Breaking up is hard to do,” but Neil Sedaka’s story goes far beyond a single immortal chorus. Behind the bright hooks is a classically trained songwriter who survived changing fashions, wrote for others, and staged one of pop’s happiest comebacks.
Michael Bolton — the power ballad with a songwriter’s heart
The night they recorded one of Michael Bolton’s great heartbreak anthems, you can almost imagine the studio lights dimming as that unmistakable voice rose to meet the chorus. Behind the big notes was a tireless songwriter who spent years learning how to turn raw feeling into unforgettable radio moments.
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.
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.