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Neon on the Airwaves — 1987 Turns Every Dial Up
From George Michael and Whitney Houston to U2, Bon Jovi, and Michael Jackson, 1987 delivered a dazzling run of hits. Here is…
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Neil Diamond lit up every room he sang in
Neil Diamond brought drama, warmth, and unforgettable melodies to popular music, creating songs that still fill dance floors, car radios, and concert…
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1974 lit up the airwaves with Band on the Run, Waterloo and more
From ABBA’s breakthrough with Waterloo to the irresistible pull of Band on the Run and the first strong hints of disco, 1974…
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Why Was Corey Hart Wearing Sunglasses at Night?
With its icy synths, unforgettable hook, and signature image, Corey Hart’s “Sunglasses at Night” became one of the defining singles of 1984.…
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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…
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1976 on the Dial
From Queen and ABBA to Diana Ross and Boston, 1976 gave us a radio dial packed with unforgettable songs. It was a…
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Ambrosia found pure heartbreak in How Much I Feel
Ambrosia’s 1978 hit How Much I Feel wrapped heartbreak in velvet, becoming one of the era’s most elegant radio ballads. Here is…
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Big Hair, Bigger Hooks
With futuristic style, unforgettable hooks, and songs that still light up the radio, A Flock Of Seagulls were far more than a…
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Glenn Frey lit up 1985 with You Belong to the City
Glenn Frey’s You Belong to the City was more than a hit single in 1985. With its smoky saxophone, Miami Vice connection,…
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1988 Turned the Radio All the Way Up
From George Michael and Whitney Houston to Tracy Chapman and Guns N’ Roses, 1988 gave us a thrilling mix of polished pop,…
