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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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The Bands That Dominated FM Radio in the ’70s
Some bands didn't just top the charts—they owned the FM airwaves. From the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac to Boston and Supertramp, revisit…
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When Casey Kasem Kicked Off Our Weekend
Before playlists and streaming, one voice marked the beginning of every great weekend. Casey Kasem's legendary countdown became a tradition that introduced…
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15 Amazing ’70s Songs That Never Reached No. 1
Some of the greatest songs of the 1970s never reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100—but they've stood the test of…
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The Greatest Soft Rock Songs of the 1970s
From the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac to Billy Joel and Chicago, revisit 15 unforgettable soft rock classics that made the 1970s one…
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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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How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?
The piano settles in, the harmony rises, and suddenly the room belongs to The Bee Gees. "How Can You Mend a Broken…
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Top 10 Yacht Rock Essentials — Agree or Rewrite the Playlist?
What keeps these yacht rock favourites spinning on classic hits radio? Beneath the breezy polish are elite musicians, sharp songwriting, and production…
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A Soft Piano, a Summer Chart Climb, and Bread’s Breakthrough
A soft piano, a close-miked voice, and a melody that seemed to float out of the radio — Bread’s Make It with…
