25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Jordan Knight “Give It to You”
Jordan Knight’s lone song as a solo artist to appear on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart hit the Top 10. Exactly 25 years ago, that song, “Give It to You,” rose to a peak position...
Monthly Archive: May 2024
Guess What? Sammy Hagar Credits This Artist On This Hit
Guess what? Sammy Hagar on his rock hit “Mas Tequlia” gave credit to Gary Glitter. The Red Rocker borrowed the rhythm from Gary’s 1972 hit “Rock And Roll Part 2”.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Greg Kihn Band “Testify”
Two songs from Greg Kihn Band‘s 1982 Kihntinued album made appearances on Billboard‘s Top Rock Tracks chart. On this date that year, the first of that pair of songs, “Testify,” rose to a peak position...
Daily Eighties Flashback: U2 “New Year’s Day”
U2 has made thirty-four appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1983, the first of those songs, “New Year’s Day,” rose to a peak position of number 53.
Classic Artist – Bon Jovi “Legendary”
Start your week off with something new and old with classic artist Bon Jovi. They are back with their new tune “Legendary” which is an upbeat pop-rock song.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Surface “Closer Than Friends”
Three songs from Surface’s 1988 2nd Wave album made appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1989, the first of that trio of songs, “Closer Than Friends,” rose to a peak position...
Birthday of the Week: Rick Wakeman
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Rick Wakeman, who may be best known for being a member of the band Yes, but who has had a prolific career that includes other projects...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Dan Seals “God Must Be a Cowboy”
Dan Seals hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart sixteen times. Exactly 40 years ago, that run, which included sixteen consecutive charting songs, began when his first Top 10 hit, “God...
It’s Already Been Five Years: Marshmello featuring Chvrches “Here With Me”
To date, Chvrches have made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly five years ago, that song, their collaboration with Marshmello titled “Here With Me,” rose to a peak position of number 31.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Wally Gator
Wally Gator originally aired from 1962-1963. Like many other Hanna-Barbera productions, the show’s theme song was written by Hoyt Curtin.
