DEF: Commodores “Oh No”
The Commodores hit the Top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart with two songs from their 1981 album In the Pocket. On this date that year, the second of that pair of...
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Jump Bad Guy Mashup
Who is Van Halen? Recently on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, 17-year-old popstar Billie Eilish was asked a series of questions about the year 1984. Kimmel was jokingly trying to quiz...
DEF: Chilliwack “Whatcha Gonna Do”
Chilliwack made seven appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1982, the last of those songs, “Whatcha Gonna Do,” climbed to a peak position of number 41.
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Boyz II Men “On Bended Knee”
While not necessarily common, replacing oneself at number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart has, in the past two decades, happened with much greater frequency than before, with the likes of...
DEF: Earth, Wind & Fire “Magnetic”
One song from Earth, Wind & Fire‘s 1983 album Electric Universe made an appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date that year, that song — “Magnetic” — climbed to a...
DEF: Randy Travis “It’s Just a Matter of Time”
Randy Travis hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart ten times during the 1980s. Exactly 30 years ago, the last of those ten hits, “It’s Just a Matter of...
What “Notorious” Wins Title Title?
In this round of Title Title, it’s lead singers Simon Le Bon versus Mike Reno. Duran Duran’s 1986 song “Notorious” peaked at #2 while Loverboy’s 1987 song “Notorious” peaked at...
DEF: J. Geils Band “Concealed Weapons”
One song from the J. Geils Band‘s 1984 album You’e Getting Even While I’m Getting Odd made an appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1984, that song —...
Tunesmate Podcast Episode 11 – Cover Songs
Did you know that Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Jett, UB40, and Ace Frehley’s most defining hits are remakes? What makes a good cover song? What songs do you wish...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Paw Patrol
After reaching back several decades the last few weeks, this week’s theme song for Saturday Morning Cartoons goes with something contemporary. Nickelodeon’s cartoon Paw Patrol has been airing since 2013,...
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