insert_link Music Talking Billy Paul’s Death and Career Paul Williams, a soulful talented singer from Philly died in late April. His birth name may give it away, but it we told you it was the incomparable Billy Paul that has died, you would then understand our melancholy. Billy Paul gave us the classic “Me and Mrs. Jones” in 1972, and we never slow danced the same. Billy Paul was a struggling blues singer in the mid-50s, his singing […] todayMay 25, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Journey’s Trek Back on Tour The 80s is considered by many to be one of the most significant periods in our lifetime, given the emergence of technology, cultural advances, explosion of media and satellite accomplishments, and of course Journey! Drummer Steve Smith has re-joined the band, so be sure to see them live before you leave this wonderful earth… Journey and The Doobie Brothers in Concert 6/02 — Birmingham, AL 6/04 — Charlotte, NC 6/05 […] todayMay 24, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Talking Toto and Tour Dates It’s hard to find a band more deserving of success than Toto. They are a studio band that broke through the 70s with “Hold the Line” and continued their hold on the charts with “Rosanna” and "Africa.” Toto is (and was) primarily Steve Lukather, brothers Jeff and Steve Porcaro, and Bobby Kimball. For a period of time, Mike Porcaro joined the band. Death took Jeff, the drummer, at 38 years […] todayMay 24, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits More Feel Good Songs from Back in the Day Great music puts a smile on our faces, brings joy to our hearts, and makes us feel good when we hear the tune. Here are a few more ‘Feel Good’ songs… ‘Chase’ hit the charts in 1971 with the horn heavy, upbeat song "Get It On.” The band hailed from Squantum, Massachusetts, hitting the charts with their supercharged hit. Chase was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, losing […] todayMay 24, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits A Documentary About Clive Davis Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen and other music icons will appear in a documentary focused on the complex, yet incredibly successful life, of longtime record executive Clive Davis. The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and Art Garfunkel are also in the expose. Here are a few fun facts about why we would ever be writing about a record executive. Clive Davis became the President and CEO of Arista Records in […] todayMay 23, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Unusual Songs from 1970 Gas in 1970 was below $1 a gallon, Motown music was still strong as the Temptations had crossed over to a more contemporary sound, the Beatles were about to break up (Paul announces he’s leaving in April of 1970) and music was all over the road. Here are the songs that demonstrate just how unusual 1970 was… Sly and the Family Stone’s singles “Thank You (Faletinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" […] todayMay 23, 2016
insert_link Lite AC Toni Tennille Divorces Daryl Dragon In what can only be described as a ‘better late than never’ move, Toni Tennille has divorced her husband of nearly 45 years Daryl Dragon (remember, the Captain and Tennille) and released a memoir. Although it’s unusual for a pair to split after four decades of wedding bliss, Toni confesses Daryl had stopped being affectionate, something that reduced their relationship to brother and sister status. Toni Tennille (“Love Will Keep […] todayMay 23, 2016
insert_link Classic Hits Great Songs in Some Great Movies We love our tunes. Yes, we also love our movies. Hollywood is famous for finding the right song for the right scene, for the right reason. Here are even more great songs that appeared in our favorite movies… Louie Armstrong stole the show with his song ‘What a Wonderful World,’ a classic that first aired on the radio in 1967. The song was poignantly used in the Robin Williams movie […] todayMay 20, 2016
insert_link Music Steve Miller and Other Few Good Songs When our favorite song hits the radio we turn it up. Why? Because the song is part of the soundtrack of our life, helping us remember the good ole days. Here are more great songs that simply make us feel good… “Jet Airliner” by Steve Miller is a fairly simple song to play on the guitar, but sounds so good when you hear it. From the album ‘Book of Dreams,’ […] todayMay 20, 2016
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