It Happened 50 Years Ago: Elton John “Bennie and the Jets”
Elton John has hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart nine times. Exactly 50 years ago, the second of those nine hits, “Bennie and the Jets,” climbed to the top of the chart...
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Daily Eighties Flashback: Thomas Dolby “The Key to Her Ferrari”
On this date in 1988, Thomas Dolby released his third album, Aliens Ate My Buick. The album’s first track is “The Key to Her Ferrari.”
Daily Eighties Flashback: Mark Vieha “Sure Beats Working for a Living”
Exactly 40 years ago today, the television show The Duck Factory began its thirteen-episode run on NBC. The show’s theme song was “Sure Beats Working for a Living” by Mark Vieha.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Bill Medley “Don’t Know Much”
One song from Bill Medley’s 1981 Sweet Thunder album made an appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date that year, that song, his version of “Don’t Know Much,” rose to a peak position...
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: TLC “No Scrubs”
TLC hit number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart four times. Exactly 25 years ago, the third of those four songs, “No Scrubs,” rose to the top of the chart for a four-week reign.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Japan “Ghosts”
Japan made twelve appearances on the UK Singles chart. On this date in 1982, the biggest of those twelve hits, “Ghosts,” rose to a peak position of number 5.
Daily Eighties Flashback: Eria Fachin “Savin’ Myself”
Eria Fachin made one appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1988, that song, “Savin’ Myself,” rose to a peak position of number 50.
Classic Artist – Rod Stewart “Pennies from Heaven”
Start off your week on a good note with something new and classic at the same time with this week’s classic artist Rod Stewart. They are back with their new tune “Pennies from Heaven”...
Daily Eighties Flashback: Iron Maiden “Total Eclipse”
In honor of Eclipse Day in the United States, today’s Daily Eighties Flashback features Iron Maiden‘s “Total Eclipse,” which was originally released as the B-side of their first UK Top 10 hit and...
Birthday of the Week: Mandy Moore
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Mandy Moore, who turns 40 on Wednesday (April 10). To commemorate her milestone, let us know your favorite Mandy Moore song. Mine is her version of...
