Daily Eighties Flashback: Noam Kaniel “Heathcliff”
Exactly 40 years ago today, Heathcliff began its two-season run in syndication. The show’s theme song was performed by Noam Kaniel.
Author: Ray Schuck
Daily Eighties Flashback: Jackson Browne “Chasing You into the Light”
Two songs from Jackson Browne‘s 1989 World in Motion album hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s Album Rock Tracks chart. On this date that year, the second of that pair of songs, “Chasing You into...
Birthday of the Week: Easy-E
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Easy-E, who would have turned 60 on Saturday (September 7). To commemorate his birthday, let us know your favorite song featuring Easy-E, either from his solo...
Daily Eighties Flashback: George Strait “Let’s Fall to Pieces Together”
All three songs from George Strait‘s 1983 Right or Wrong album that appeared on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart hit number one. Exactly 40 years ago, the last of that trio of songs, “Let’s Fall...
Dave Grohl Alley
Though he grew up in Virginia, Dave Grohl was born in Warren, Ohio. To commemorate Grohl’s birthplace, in 2009 retired Warren police officer Joseph O’Grady opened Dave Grohl Alley, a collection of murals and...
It’s Already Been Five Years: Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello “Señorita”
In 2019, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello teamed up for the song “Señorita.” Exactly five years ago, “Señorita” rose to the top of Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart for a one-week reign.
It Happened 50 Years Ago: Rufus featuring Chaka Khan “Tell Me Something Good”
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart three times. Exactly 50 years ago, the first of that trio of hits, “Tell Me Something Good,” was in its second...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Marc Almond “Stories of Johnny”
Three songs from Marc Almond‘s 1985 Stories of Johnny album made appearances on the UK singles chart. On this date that year, the first of that trio of songs, the album’s title track, rose...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin, based on the popular toy, originally aired from 1986 to 1987. The show’s theme song was written by George Wilkins and performed by Phil Baron.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Rossington Collins Band “Don’t Misunderstand Me”
The Rossington Collins Band made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1980, that song, “Don’t Misunderstand Me,” rose to a peak position of number 55.
