Daily Eighties Flashback: Switch “I Call Your Name”
Switch made three appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1980, the last of that trio of songs, “I Call Your Name,” rose to a peak position of number 83.
Monthly Archive: January 2023
Daily Eighties Flashback: Starpoint “What You Been Missin'”
Starpoint hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s R&B singles chart three times. On this date in 1986, the second of those three songs, “What You Been Missin’,” rose to a peak position of number...
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Alana Davis “32 Flavors”
Alana Davis made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly 25 years ago, that song, “32 Flavors,” climbed into the Top 40 on its way to a peak position of number 37 a...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Rita Coolidge “Fool That I Am”
Rita Coolidge contributed the song “Fool That I Am” to the soundtrack of the 1980 film Coast to Coast. Released as a single, on this date in 1981, “Fool That I Am” climbed to...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Mike Post and Pete Carpenter “Theme from The A-Team”
Exactly 40 years ago today, The A-Team debuted, beginning its five-season run on NBC. The show’s theme music was composed by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter.
Birthday of the Week: Robin Zander
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Cheap Trick lead vocalist Robin Zander, who turns 70 on Monday (January 23). To commemorate his milestone, let us know your favorite song from Cheap Trick...
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 64 – Kenny Loggins Top Songs
In this episode of Tunemate’s podcast, join Ray and Marc as they countdown their top five Kenny Loggins songs. Celebrate the music of this 1980s movie soundtrack artist on their 75th birthday. Listen to...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Peter Matz “Bless My Happy Home”
Exactly 40 years ago today, Mama’s Family debuted, beginning a six-season run that included two seasons on NBC and four in syndication. The show’s theme was “Bless My Happy Home,” which was composed by...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baby Shark’s Big Show
Baby Shark’s Big Show debuted on Nickelodeon in December of 2020.
Daily Eighties Flashback: 38 Special “If I’d Been the One”
Two songs from 38 Special‘s 1983 Tour de Force album hit the Top 20 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1984, the first of those two songs, “If I’d Been the One,”...
