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The Songs That Sound Better After Midnight: 1980s Late-Night Radio
There was something different about FM radio after midnight in the 1980s. The streets were quiet, the dashboard lights glowed, and certain…
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The Forgotten Sound of Adult Contemporary Radio in the 1980s
From Christopher Cross and Air Supply to Lionel Richie, Chicago, Phil Collins and Whitney Houston, Adult Contemporary radio created a softer soundtrack…
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A Yacht-Pop Jewel — the Sophisticated Hit That Wouldn’t Let Go
This was no ordinary love song: it was a precision-built pop gem dressed in silk.
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Paul Davis turned Cool Night into a late-night classic
As “Cool Night” drifted up the charts in 1981, it sounded like a soft breeze cutting through a crowded radio dial. Paul…
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Barry Manilow on the Dial
Barry Manilow made sentiment sound spectacular.
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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…
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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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A Piano in Brooklyn and a Jingle That Changed Everything
From Brooklyn piano student to hitmaking master, Barry Manilow built a career on melody, drama, and heartfelt connection. His songs still light…
