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 the legendary groups that became the soundtrack of 1970s radio.
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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 us to new music, unforgettable stories, and memories that still live on today.
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 time. From Queen and Fleetwood Mac to Billy Joel and Dire Straits, revisit 15 unforgettable classics that proved chart success isn’t the only measure of a legendary song.
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 of the greatest decades in music history.
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 a surprising change of pace that turned into the band’s first US number one. Nearly fifty years later, it still feels like a deep breath on the radio.
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 Leo Sayer’s most tender vocal, creating a 1977 hit that still feels like a personal message across the airwaves.
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 Heart” was more than a hit in 1971—it was a reunion, a comeback, and one of pop’s most elegant expressions of heartache.
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 details that still sound rich, warm, and irresistible decades later.
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 You turned quiet confidence into a number one hit. Here is the story behind the song that helped define a gentler side of 1970.
Who’ll Be the Fool Tonight: The Quiet Magic of Larsen Feiten’s Hidden Gem
A sleek little hit with serious musicianship, “Who’ll Be the Fool Tonight” still sounds like class on the radio.