How Rupert Holmes Turned a Personal Ad Into Pop Gold with Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” was more than a breezy 1979 hit — it was a brilliantly crafted story-song with a twist, a tropical hook, and perfect timing. Here’s how it was written, recorded, and why it still sounds like pure sunshine on the radio.