insert_link Classic Hits Elton John and His Number One Hits Sir Elton John is in the charts with a single called “Looking Up,” and it made us realize that Elton’s been on the charts for nearly half a century. This song may or may not be a #1 song, but it’s a great opportunity to remind everyone of his number one songs. “Crocodile Rock,” released in 1972, was Elton’s homage to the early days of doo-wop, using the piano in […] todayJune 6, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Singing Stars in the Movies Singers love to be in the movies, and who could forget the first time we saw our favorite band or singer in a film? Here are more examples of great movies that allowed a cameo of one of our favorite singers... Barbra Streisand was incredible in the 60s with her performance in ‘Funny Girl,’ while Neil Diamond gave an Oscar performance in ‘The Jazz Singer.’ It’s not often a singer […] todayJune 3, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits More One Hit Wonders from Back in the Day Bands that hit the charts with a great song and then go back to their day jobs are what we call one hit wonders. We love these bands no matter how little success they had past that one song because the hit always seems to make it into our heads. Let's talk about these hits more... "Incense and Peppermints" is a psychedelic rock song from 1967, and the only hit […] todayJune 3, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Hit Singers in the Movies Movies and music go together like peanut butter and Jelly. We don’t have enough time to share all of the great songs that appeared in your favorite movies, but what about the actual singer appearing in the film? Elton John’s management team has released the news that he will be appearing in the latest installment of the ‘Kingsman’ spy franchise, ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ out in the summer of 2017. […] todayJune 2, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Those Snubbed From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Steve Miller, Deep Purple, Chicago, N.W.A and Cheap Trick got the call, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. We suppose the highlight of the whole thing was Steve Miller throwing shade on the induction committee. He’s right you know. There are deserving bands that have been snubbed however, and here’s a look at deserving rockers who are not in the Hall. The sad […] todayJune 1, 2016
insert_link Lite AC Las Vegas’ Rocking Shows This Summer What’s not to like about Vegas? The shows, the food, the vibe, and of course the chance to win it all at the Black Jack table are what make this place so rocking! There are many great places to see our favorite stars perform live. As you're about to see, the stars have plenty of choices to hold their live shows. Las Vegas is going to be rocking this summer […] todayJune 1, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Barry Mannilow’s Unusual 1975 Hit 1975 was an interesting year for music in that it was a crossroads of the early days of disco, folk rock, FM or progressive rock and more. Think of it this way, Fleetwood Mac, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Bad Company, Foreigner and the Grateful Dead are about to explode, while Debbie Boone hits the charts. Here is an odd song that should have never shared the spotlight with […] todayJune 1, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Continuing On With More One Hit Wonders Bands that hit the charts with a great song and then go back to their day jobs are called ‘one hit wonders,’ and over the next few days we’ll continue to share our favorite one hit wonders. Between now and the start of music there have been plenty to discuss! “Black Betty” is an old blues tune from the early 1920s credited to Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, but Ram Jam […] todayJune 1, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits More 1975 Songs to Love On The music scene in 1975 was an unusual one - early disco, folk rock (primarily Eagles) and bands named Lynyrd Skynyrd, British and Beach Boys were on the charts. 1975 was the early years for superegos Bad Company, Queen, Foreigner, Heart, ZZ Top and David Bowie. Imagine a year where in your car, you might hear the Carpenters followed by Alice Cooper back to back! Here is an interesting song […] todayMay 31, 2016
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