insert_link Classic Hits Delaney and Bonnie’s Impact on Music A few weeks ago one of the television networks aired an Eric Clapton 70s documentary, and it occurred to us that the real story behind the star was a married couple that enjoyed moderate success on the charts, yet deserve their own recognition. Delaney and Bonnie Lynn O'Farrell came from different parts of the county, he from Mississippi, and she from Alton IL. They met, fell in love, and began […] todayJune 6, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Your Monday Morning Music Headlines Monday is here, June has arrived, and we’re all beginning to make plans for a long hot summer. Let’s cool things down on that first day at the office or a home with the kids, with music headlines… Aretha Franklin retired from touring earlier in the year, but that doesn’t mean she’s knitting baby booties. She’s just announced that she’ll be releasing a new album this year, with classical violinist […] todayJune 5, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits June and July Dates from The Moody Blues The Moody Blues LP ‘Days of Future Passed’ is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and the Moody Blues are still turning heads with their live performances. Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge remain the trio of members that have sustained success for over five decades, hitting the charts with “Go Now,” in 1964, a cover of an earlier tune. ‘Days of Future Passed’ released in November of 1967 […] todayJune 5, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Pet Sounds Hits 50 Years ‘Pet Sounds’ by the Beach Boys is 50 years old this year, considered by many to be the best album from its era. “Wouldn’t it be Nice,” "Sloop John B," "God Only Knows,” and “Caroline No” all come from this Brian Wilson classic. Glen Campbell plays his 12 string electric guitar on the album, as do a majority of the legendary Los Angeles based ‘Wrecking Crew’ studio musicians. Rolling Stone […] todayJune 5, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Peter Frampton Then and Now Peter Frampton was once the child prodigy lead guitarist of the British group ‘Small Faces,' but left to join ‘Humble Pie’ in the mid-60s. He wanted more than any band could give him though. He left Humble Pie unexpectedly, and at the time it seemed like a poor decision as Humble Pie’s latest LP hit the big time. In 1972, Peter released ‘Winds of Change’ with moderate success, but it […] todayJune 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits More Rock and Roll Hits Used in Sports Sports events and great songs always go together, they are a winning combination. Here are more classics that make any sporting event better… “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC is a wonderful song that just sounds right, having its place in sports history as a thunderous opening song. “The Cheap Seats” from Alabama, “Centerfield” from John Fogerty, or “Glory Days” from Bruce Springsteen will all make the game better this summer. “We Will […] todayJune 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits A Little Rock and Roll Trivia! Often times great songs get a boost because the song or song title have included a city in its name. We all shout "Born and Raised in South Detroit,” when we hear that special Journey song, especially if we were born in the Motor City. Please take out your #2 pencil and match the song title with the artist who made that song famous. A.) “Philadelphia Freedom” B.) “Allentown” C.) […] todayJune 2, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Chris Isaak Out on Tour This July Chris Isaak was born in Stockton, California in 1956, his mom a worker at a potato chip factory, his dad a forklift driver. You might say he came from a blue collar family. Chris was fascinated with rockabilly, a form of rock country born in the late 50s, music made famous by the late Buddy Holly and Memphis trained Sam Phillips singers. Who could forget that MTV hit "Wicked Game” […] todayJune 1, 2017
insert_link Classic Hits Foreigner Continues On With Plenty of Summer Tour Dates What can you say about the super group Foreigner that hasn’t already been written? Mick Jones is back in good health, and the band continues to carry on. Their debut LP ‘Foreigner’ in 1977 exploded onto the charts with smash singles like "Feels Like the First Time," "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home” staying on the charts for over a year. It’s hard to believe in spite […] todayJune 1, 2017
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