It Happened 50 Years Ago: Sylvia “Pillow Talk”
As a solo artist, Sylvia of Mickey & Sylvia fame made four appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly 50 years ago, the only one of those four songs to reach the Top 40,...
Monthly Archive: June 2023
Daily Eighties Flashback: O’Bryan “Lovelite”
In addition to his one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, O’Bryan bubbled under once. On this date in 1984, that song, “Lovelite,” began its eight-week run on the Bubbling Under chart.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Dolly Parton (duet with Kenny Rogers) “Real Love”
Three duets between Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers made appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart in the 1980s. On this date in 1985, the last of that trio of songs, “Real Love,” debuted at...
Daily Eighties Flashback: The Dream Academy “The Love Parade”
The Dream Academy hit the Top 40 with both songs they placed on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1986, the second of that pair of hits, “The Love Parade,” rose to...
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Brandy & Monica “The Boy Is Mine”
In 1998, Brandy and Monica teamed up for the song “The Boy Is Mine.” Exactly 25 years ago, “The Boy Is Mine” climbed to the top of Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart to begin a...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Cliff Richard “Give a Little Bit More”
Three songs from Cliff Richard‘s 1980 I’m No Hero album made appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1981, the last of that trio of songs, “Give a Little Bit More,” rose...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Siouxsie and The Banshees “Fireworks”
Siouxsie and The Banshees hit the Top 40 on the UK singles chart eighteen times. On this date in 1982, the eighth of those songs, “Fireworks,” climbed to a peak position of number...
Birthday of the Week: Prince
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Prince, who would have turned 65 on Wednesday (June 7). To commemorate his birthday, let us know your favorite Prince song. There are so many good...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Waylon Jennings “Lucille (You Won’t Do Your Daddy’s Will)”
Waylon Jennings hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart fifteen times. Exactly 40 years ago, the fourteenth of those fifteen hits, his take on Little Richard’s “Lucille” titled “Lucille (You Won’t Do...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Amphibia
Amphibia originally aired on Disney Channel from 2019 to 2022. The opening theme was composed by Doug Petty.
