DEF: Darryl Tookes “Lifeguard”
While he never hit Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, Darryl Tookes‘ song “Lifeguard” made an appearance on the Hot Adult Contemporary Singles chart. On this date in 1989, ‘Lifeguard” rose to a peak position of...
Monthly Archive: September 2021
Classic Artist – Iron Maiden “The Writing On The Wall”
I always like it when classic artists come back and create new music. Iron Maiden had a series of albums surge on the charts, they recently released the song “The Writing On The Wallâ€....
DEF: Vanity “Pretty Mess”
Vanity made two appearances on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. On this date in 1984, the first of those two songs, “Pretty Mess,” rose to a peak position of number 75.
25 Years Ago in the Nineties: Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan “Missing You”
For the 1996 film Set It Off, Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight, and Chaka Khan teamed up for the song “Missing You.” Exactly 25 years ago, “Missing You” rose to a peak position of number 25.
Classic Artist – Night Ranger “Bring It All Home To Me”
I always like it when classic artists come back and create new music. Night Ranger had a series of top 40 hits in the 1980s, they recently released the song “Bring It All Home...
DEF: Howard Johnson “Stand Up”
Howard Johnson made five appearances on Billboard‘s R&B singles chart. On this date in 1985, the last of those five songs, “Stand Up,” rose to a peak position of number 29.
Classic Artist – Paul McCartney “Find My Way”
 I always like it when classic artists come back and create new music. Paul McCartney had a series of hits with the Beatles and his solo career, he recently released the song “Find...
DEF: The Beatles “Twist and Shout”
After being featured in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Beatles‘ Top 5 hit “Twist and Shout” from 1964 returned to Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Exactly 35 years ago, it climbed to a...
Birthday of the Week: Sting
This week’s Birthday of the Week is Sting, who turns 70 on Saturday (October 2). To commemorate his milestone, let us know your favorite song featuring Sting, whether from The Police, from his solo...
DEF: Conway Twitty “Tight Fittin’ Jeans”
Both songs from Conway Twitty‘s 1981 Mr. T album that appeared on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles hit number one. Exactly 40 years ago, the first of that pair of songs, “Tight Fittin’ Jeans,” rose to the...
