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Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship (1987) 7/13/23
There's a lot of talent behind today's Great Song of 1987. "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" was co-written by Oscar. Grammy, Emmy and Golden...
Michael Cook
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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These Dreams - Heart (1986) 7/12/23
In 1985, Singer/Songwriter Martin Page teamed up with Elton John's collaborator, Bernie Taupin, to write what turned out to be a Great...
Michael Cook
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Nightshift - Commodores (1985) 7/11/23
It's really quite a shame that after Lionel Ritchie left The Commodores, they only had one more hit. The good news: It was a Great Song...
Michael Cook
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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Too Late for Goodbyes - Julian Lennon (1984) 7/10/23
It's interesting to note that each of the Beatles had sons that followed their fathers into the music business. *Ringo's sons Zak & Jason...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read
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Sister Christian - Night Tanger (1984) 7/9/23
Like most big brothers, drummer Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger was very protective of his little sister, Kristy. She was ten years younger...
Michael Cook
Jul 8, 20232 min read
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Our House - Madness (1983) 7/8/23
During the 1980s, Jolly Old England wasn't so jolly: The British economy was in bad shape, and jobs were scarce. One of the side effects...
Michael Cook
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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Leather and Lace - Stevie Nicks/Don Henley (1982) 7/7/23
Sometimes an artist will pass on a song that will later become a huge hit for someone else. Such is the case with today's Great Song of...
Michael Cook
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Queen of Hearts - Juice Newton (1981) 7/6/23
I bet you didn't know that today's "Great Song of 1981,"Queen of Hearts" by Juice Newton was a cover version! (Note: In case you've ever...
Michael Cook
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Fire Lake - Bob Seger - 1980 (7/5/23)
Today, we're heading back to the '70s for a Great Song of the '80s! Let me explain. In 1971, Bob Seger started writing "Fire Lake," but...
Michael Cook
Jul 4, 20231 min read
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Living in America - James Brown (1985) 7/4/23
Happy Independence Day! I didn't have to look too far to find a Patriotic Great Song of the '80s to highlight. In fact, there were a...
Michael Cook
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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She Drives Me Crazy -Fine Young Cannibals (1989) 7/3/23
Critics LOVED Today's Great Song of 1989: "She Drives Me Crazy" by the English group Fine Young Cannibals. Almost everyone called it...
Michael Cook
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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Roll With It - Steve Winwood (1988) 7/2/23
My old radio colleague from WAYY in Eau Claire, Rob Durkee. (Robin Scott) later went on to work for American Top 40--and even wrote a...
Michael Cook
Jul 1, 20231 min read
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Heart & Soul - T'Pau (1987) 7/1/23
When I first heard the name of the group that sang "Heart and Soul," today's Great Song of 1987, I said to myself, "Wasn't T'Pau the name...
Michael Cook
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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On My Own - Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald (1986) 6/30/23
From 1982 to 1991, legendary songwriters Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager were married--and it's interesting to note that they...
Michael Cook
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Raspberry Beret - Prince (1985) 6/29/23
The song title references a hat. The story revolves around teenage sex. Can you guess the title and artist? Since we're highlighting a...
Michael Cook
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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Let's Hear It for the Boy - Deniece Williams (1984) 6/28/23
Four years ago this week, the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild was in final rehearsals for the musical "Footloose," based on the 1984 movie...
Michael Cook
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners (1982-83) 6/27/23
oday's Great Song of the '80s has been described as a cross between New Wave Rock, Blue-eyed Soul, and Celtic folk. Sounds like an...
Michael Cook
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen (1981) 6/25/23
Although 1975's "Born to Run" put Bruce Springsteen on the musical map, so to speak, it was never released as a single. That's makes...
Michael Cook
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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You Should hear How She Talks About You - Melissa Manchester (1982) 6/26/23
Today's Great Song of 1982, was originally recorded by one-hit wonder Charlie Dore , whose 1978 song "Pilot of the Airwaves," we...
Michael Cook
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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Hungry Heart - Bruce Springsteen (1980-81) 6/25/23
Although 1975's "Born to Run" put Bruce Springsteen on the musical map, so to speak, it was never released as a single. That's makes...
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Jun 24, 20232 min read
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