It Happened 50 Years Ago: Paul McCartney and Wings “Band on the Run”
Paul McCartney and Wings hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart six times. Exactly 50 years ago, the second of those six hits, “Band on the Run,” rose to the top of the...
Monthly Archive: June 2024
Daily Eighties Flashback: The Deele “Material Thangz”
In addition to their two appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, The Deele bubbled under once. On this date in 1985, that song, “Material Thangz,” began its five-week run on the Bubbling Under chart.
Daily Eighties Flashback: The Whispers “Lady”
The Whispers hit the Top 40 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four times. On this date in 1980, the second of those four hits, “Lady,” rose to a peak position of number 28.
Daily Eighties Flashback: REO Speedwagon “Variety Tonight”
Three songs from REO Speedwagon‘s 1987 Life as We Know It album made appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date that year, the second of that trio of songs, “Variety Tonight,” rose to...
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Steve Wariner “Two Teardrops”
Among his four appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, Steve Wariner hit the Top 40 once. Exactly 25 years ago, that song, “Two Teardrops,” rose to a peak position of number 30.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Kokomo “A Little Bit Further Away”
The band Kokomo made one appearance on the UK singles chart. On this date in 1982, that song, “A Little Bit Further Away,” rose to a peak position of number 45.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Paul Epstein “Theme from Body Language”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the game show Body Language began its two-year run on CBS. The show’s theme music was composed by Paul Epstein.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Deja “Made to Be Together”
Deja made four appearances on Billboard‘s R&B singles chart. On this date in 1989, the third of those four songs, “Made to Be Together,” rose to a peak position of number 23.
Birthday of the Week: Michelle Phillips
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas. The last surviving member of the group, she turns 80 on Tuesday (June 4). To commemorate Phillips’ milestone,...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Ricky Skaggs “Honey (Open That Door)”
All three songs from Ricky Skaggs‘ 1983 Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown album that appeared on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart hit number one. Exactly 40 years ago, the second of that trio of hits,...
