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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 to full-throttle…
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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 pop sparkle…
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Linda Ronstadt lit up every room she sang in
Few artists could make a radio speaker feel this alive. Linda Ronstadt’s catalogue still delivers pure emotion and bright, unforgettable hooks, and…
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Loud, Proud, Unstoppable
Some bands sound like they were born to blast out of a car radio, and Grand Funk Railroad are high on that…
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Ray Parker Jr. turned a sharp idea into A Woman Needs Love
The night they recorded it, you can almost imagine the studio settling into that cool, unhurried groove before Ray Parker Jr. delivered…
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Needle Drop: Paul Simon
The red studio light flickers on, a guitar lands softly in the mix, and suddenly Paul Simon is right there in the…
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A Promise on the Dancefloor — Mariah Carey finds her early spark
The night they recorded that bright, defiant chorus, Mariah Carey was still a new artist with everything to prove — but Someday…
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Touch Me on the Radio Dial
Samantha Fox was never just a headline—she was a hitmaker with the nerve, charm, and choruses to own the airwaves.
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Under the Studio Lights, Wang Chung Found Their Breakthrough
The night they recorded it, Wang Chung were shaping more than a catchy single; they were capturing a sleek, wistful mood that…
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: The Enduring Magic of Cyndi Lauper
Bright, bold and deeply heartfelt, Cyndi Lauper turned pop into a celebration of being unmistakably yourself.
