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Heartbeat on the Dial
A television superstar with a serious studio team behind him, Don Johnson turned Heartbeat into one of 1986's most memorable pop surprises.…
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Murder, Moonlight, Radio Gold
Here's what made "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" such irresistible radio: a killer twist, a cool-headed vocal, and a…
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How Rock the Boat Became a Disco Landmark
A light, breezy hit on the surface, "Rock the Boat" was one of the records that quietly changed pop history.
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That Voice Never Hurries
The casual fan remembers the immaculate 1980s hits; what they often miss is the seasoned soul singer underneath the sharp suit.
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A Summer Chart Climb and One Unforgettable Hook
As "Brother Louie" climbed toward the top of the American charts in late summer 1973, listeners were locking into a record that…
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Chicago found a different kind of magic with If You Leave Me Now
Here's what made Chicago's If You Leave Me Now impossible to resist in 1976: a tender Peter Cetera ballad, immaculate production, and…
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A telephone line, a tender chorus, and Leo Sayer’s 1977 triumph
Why does this ballad still stop listeners in their tracks on classic hits radio? “When I Need You” paired exquisite songwriting with…
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It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me on the Jukebox
A witty complaint became Billy Joel’s first number one—and one of the most durable records of the radio age.
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The Story Behind “Rhinestone Cowboy”: How Glen Campbell Rode to the Top
Flashy title, deeply human song: "Rhinestone Cowboy" turned Glen Campbell's comeback into one of the 1970s' most enduring records.
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James Garner makes The Rockford Files feel like a Sunday night classic
Why does The Rockford Files still click so effortlessly with classic hits fans? Because James Garner's laid-back detective series has the same…
