Birthday of the Week: Tony Orlando
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Tony Orlando, who turns 80 on Wednesday (April 3). To commemorate his milestone, let us know your favorite song featuring Orlando. Mine is Tony Orlando and...
Monthly Archive: March 2024
Daily Eighties Flashback: Bill Conti “Come With Me Now”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the television show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous began its eleven-year run in syndication. The show’s theme music, “Come With Me Now,” was composed by Bill Conti.
It’s Already Been Five Years: Dean Lewis “Be Alright”
To date, Dean Lewis has made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly five years ago, that song, “Be Alright,” rose to a peak position of number 23.
It Happened 50 Years Ago: John Denver “Sunshine on My Shoulders”
John Denver hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four times. Exactly 50 years ago, the first of those four hits, “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” rose to the top of the chart for...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Al Jarreau “Raging Waters”
Two songs from Al Jarreau‘s 1984 High Crimes album made appearances on Billboard‘s R&B singles chart. On this date in 1985, the second of that pair of hits, “Raging Waters,” rose to a peak position...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Dynomutt, Dog Wonder
Dynomutt, Dog Wonder originally aired on ABC from 1976-1977. The show’s theme music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 80 – Bill Toms
Rhythm & Blues musician Bill Toms rejoins the podcast to discuss his new single “I Fulfilled My Dream.” During the episode, Bill chats about his recording process, his early music influences, how he crafts the setlist,...
Daily Eighties Flashback: The Spinners “Working My Way Back to You/Forgve Me, Girl”
The Spinners hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart seven times. On this date in 1980, the sixth of those seven songs, “Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl,” rose to...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Sheila E. “Hold Me”
Sheila E. made four appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1987, the last of those four songs, “Hold Me,” rose to a peak position of number 68.
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Jay-Z “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)”
Two songs from Jay-Z‘s 1998 Vol. 2 … Hard Knock Life album hit the Top 20 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly 25 years ago, the second of that pair of hits, “Hard Knock Life...
