Makin' It - David Naughton (1979) 10/4/23
We're back in the '70s again today...for a one-and-a-half hit wonder. I'll admit that I'm stretching the definition to creative a dubious...
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Michael Cook
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Hangin' Tough - NKOB (1989) 10/3/23
The other day, my daughter Heather and I had lunch at Wahlburgers in Eau Claire, which led to a short conversation about Donnie Wahlberg...
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Michael Cook
Oct 1, 20231 min read
One Moment in Time - Whitney Houston (1988) 10/2/23
Today, we're highlighting a Great Song of Olympic proportions: 1988's "One Moment in Time" by Whitney Houston! The song was written by...
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Michael Cook
Sep 30, 20231 min read
Touch of Grey - Grateful Dead (1987) 10/1/23
The Grateful Dead had ONE #1 hit single, and even that was somewhat of a fluke. Their legendary status as one of America's best loved...
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Michael Cook
Sep 29, 20231 min read
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Cougar Mellencamp (1986) 9/30/23
Today's Great Song of the '80s is a Salute to '60s Rock...literally. And by literally, I mean kit's the actual subtitle of John Cougar...
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Michael Cook
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club (1984) 9/28/23
Just how popular were Boy George and Culture Club in 1984? Well, the fact that their song "Karma Chameleon" went to #1 in 15 countries,...
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Michael Cook
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Ahe Works hard for the Money - Donna Summer (1983) 9/27/23
On the evening of February 23rd, 1983, Donna Summer was attending a Grammy Awards after-party at Chasen's, the fancy and famous West...
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Michael Cook
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington, Jr. and Bill Withers (1981) 9/25/23
Today's Great Song of 1981 was originally written by producer, percussionist, and steelpan virtuoso, Ralph MacDonald, along with William...
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Michael Cook
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Do You Believe in Love? - Huey Lewis and the News (1982) 9/26/23
John "Mutt" Lange is a South African Producer/songwriter who some of you might know as Shania Twain's ex-husband. That factoid is just...
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Michael Cook
Sep 23, 20231 min read
When I See You Smile - Bad English (1989) 9/23/23
We're highlighting another '80s supergroup today: "Bad English. Here's the roster: *Lead singer John Waite from The Babys *Keyboardist...
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Michael Cook
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Late in the Evening - Paul Simon (1980) 9/24/23
Paul Simon has always been a fan (and student) of World music, and he started incorporating various rhythms into his songs as early as...
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Michael Cook
Sep 21, 20232 min read
What Have I Done to Deserve This? - Pet Shop Boys/Dusty Springfield (1987-88) 9/22/23
The year was 1986. Acclaimed British singer Dusty Springfield hadn't had a hit in 15 years, and her life had spun out of control due to...
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Michael Cook
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis (1987) 9/21/23
Today, I'm highlighting one of my all-time favorite country songs, and as a Great Song of 1987, it has quite a pedigree! "Forever and...
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Michael Cook
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Kyrie Eliason - Mr. Mister (1986) 9/20/23
The title of today's Great Song of 1986 is Greek, and religious in nature. In fact, "Kyrie Eliason" ("Lord have Mercy" in English) is...
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Michael Cook
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Some Like It Hot - The Power Station (1985) 9/19/28
The Power Station was a supergroup offshoot of Duran Duran, featuring the group's guitarist Andy Taylor and bassist John Taylor, along...
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Michael Cook
Sep 16, 20231 min read
If Ever You're in My Arms Again - Peabo Bryson (1984) 9/18/23
So yesterday, we highlighted Bryan Adams' Great Song of 1983: "Straight from the Heart." Today, we're highlighting Peabo Bryson's Great...
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Michael Cook
Sep 16, 20231 min read
Straight from the Heart - Bryan Adams (1983) 9/17/23
In 1977, when Bryan Adams was 18 years old, he wrote today's Great Song of 1983...and then sat on it for 3 years! In 1980, the song was...
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Michael Cook
Sep 15, 20231 min read
Key Largo - Berties Higgins (1982) 9/16/23
Today's Great Song of the '80s is about a man who is urging his lover NOT to break up with him by referencing a classic film of 1948....
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Michael Cook
Sep 14, 20231 min read
The Boy from New York City - Manhattan Transfer (1981) 9/15/23
Lots of links today! Enjoy! In 1965, a group called The Ad Libs became a one-hit wonder with "The Boy from New York City," a catchy...
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Michael Cook
Sep 13, 20231 min read
I'm Alright - Kenny Loggins (1980) 9/14/23
It's in the hole! :-0 There's a good chance that today's Great Song of 1980 is the only song that can make a gopher dance. "I'm Alright"...
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