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Classics From the 80s – Part Two

You don’t often think of the 80s as a decade that gave us ‘Classic’ songs, but indeed the 80s were both Classic and memorable. Here are more of our ‘Classics from the 80s.’ “Jump” by Van Halen proved the band owned the 80s, regardless of whether you’re a David or Sammy fan. This was an MTV hot rotation video. “I Love Rock N’ Roll” from Joan Jett is the song […]

todayApril 8, 2016

Classic Hits

Classics from the 80s – Part One

Often times when we think of classic rock or classic hits, we think of the 60s and 70s. The 80s gave us some righteous songs as well. Here’s part one of our ‘Classics’ from the 80s... “Livin’ on a Prayer” became a stadium staple, with the boys enjoying loud crowds and a memorable hook. The blue collar songs of the 80s were definitely this tune. “Rock You Like a Hurricane’ […]

todayApril 7, 2016

Classic Hits

Can’t Get Enough One Hit Wonders

One hit wonders are great songs from bands or singers that hit the charts only once, disappearing back to their day jobs. Here are three more of our favorite one hit wonders... Sally Fields was the flying nun, but ‘The Singing Nun’ hit the charts in the mid-60s with a One Hit Wonder called ‘Dominique’ and the secular world took notice. This French nun was Sister Luc-Gabrielle who was a […]

todayApril 7, 2016

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A Soundbreaking Documentary You Won’t Want to Miss

Beatles mentor and producer George Martin died recently at the age of 90, but his legacy continues. George had been working with PBS on a documentary called “Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recording Music,” a look at the stories from decades of music. The piece will take an in-depth look at the innovators of music in front and behind the microphones. Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Barry […]

todayApril 6, 2016

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Songs That Make Us Feel Good – Part Three

Music lifts the spirits, captures our imagination, making dreams come true. Music also makes us feel good. Here are more ‘feel good’ songs that we love to hear… “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell is a marvelous feels good song about a rotten love – a contradictory thought, but lead singer Marc Almond continues to tour today. “Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum almost wants to make you go to […]

todayApril 6, 2016

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Our Top 3 Grand Funk Railroad Hits

The 70s was fertile ground for simple guitar hooks and catchy rock songs, battling the disco sound that was all too popular with the ‘non rockers.’ Grand Funk Railroad was Mark Farner, Don Brewer, and Terry Knight (think of this three-man bad as an early ZZ Top). They were discovered at the Atlanta Music Festival in 1969, signed, selling millions of records. Here are our top three Grand Funk Railroad […]

todayApril 5, 2016

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Songs that Make You Want to Roll Down Your Windows – Part Two

Music is intended to make you feel good. When we turn up our favorite song in the car, we imagine ourselves on stage with a guitar in hand, with the cheering fans urging us to stay in the spotlight. Music makes you feel good, and the 60s and 70s had its share of ‘feel good’ music. Here are more of the songs that make us feel so good... “Pilot of […]

todayApril 5, 2016

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Steve Miller’s June and July Tour Dates

Steve Miller has been around since the 70s, has recorded many a million dollar selling album, and will deservedly be in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Class in 2016. Steve is a native of Milwaukee WI, but went to school at the University of Texas Austin, making it big in the music world after years of hard work. Here are his upcoming tour dates and cites for June […]

todayApril 4, 2016

Classic Hits

Songs That Make You Want to Roll Down Your Windows

You’re on the road, the top of the convertable is down, a great song jumps from your car radio. You reach for the volume and crank it up to 11. Yup, some songs are ‘Feel Good’ or ‘Oh Yea’ songs, which is why you love listening to your favorite radio station. Here is a brief list of songs we think make you feel so good... “Eminence Front” by the Who […]

todayApril 4, 2016

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