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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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”…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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1980 on the Dial
1980 was a year of transition, excitement, and unforgettable singles, where disco shimmered on, new wave surged forward, and rock found fresh…
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Billie Jean lit the fuse for Michael Jackson in 1982
From its unforgettable groove to the moonwalk moment seen around the world, “Billie Jean” helped turn Michael Jackson into a global icon.…
