Daily Eighties Flashback: Ray Parker Jr. “Theme from Pryor’s Place”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the television show Pryor’s Place debuted on CBS, beginning a thirteen-episode run. The show’s theme song was performed by Ray Parker Jr.
Author: Ray Schuck
It’s Already Been Five Years: Lil Tecca “Ransom”
Among twelve appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart to date, Lil Tecca has hit the Top 40 once. Exactly five years ago, that song, “Ransom,” rose to a peak position of number 4.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Disney’s Teacher’s Pet
Disney’s Teacher’s Pet originally aired from 2000 to 2002. The show’s theme song was composed by Peter Lurye and Brian Woodbury.
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Eric Clapton “I Shot the Sheriff”
Among Eric Clapton‘s twenty-three appearances as a solo artist on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, his biggest hit was his lone number one hit, his version of “I Shot the Sheriff.” Exactly 50 years ago,...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Tom Scott “Goodbye Blues”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the television show Hawaiian Heat debuted, beginning its eleven-episode run on ABC. The show’s theme song was “Goodbye Blues” performed by Tom Scott.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Lilo Schifrin “Theme from Glitter”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the television show Glitter debuted on ABC, beginning a fourteen-episode run. The show’s theme music was composed by Lilo Schifrin.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Michael Stanley Band “Falling in Love Again”
One song from the Michael Stanley Band’s 1981 North Coast album made an appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date that year, that song, “Falling in Love Again,” rose to a peak position...
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Tal Bachman “She’s So High”
Tal Bachman made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly 25 years ago, that song, “She’s So High,” was in its third and final week at a peak position of number 14.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Merv Griffin “Think”
Exactly 40 years ago, the current run of the game show Jeopardy! began. The show’s theme song is a version of “Think” by Merv Griffin.
Daily Eighties Flashback: John Farnham “Two Strong Hearts”
John Farnham, the frontman for Little River Band, made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot Adult Contemporary chart as a solo artist. On this date in 1989, that song, “Two Strong Hearts,” rose to a...
