A trip through the 1970s, one hit song at a time!

Sep 12, 20231 min read

A Little Bit More - Dr. Hook (1976) 9/13/23

When I started my series of Great Songs of the '80s blog posts, I promised to jump back into the '70s from time to time, and today,...

Sep 12, 20231 min read

Love in an Elevator - Aerosmith (1989) 9/12/23

I'll give you 3 guesses as to what inspired today's HARD ROCKIN' Great Song of 1989: "Love in an Elevator" by Aerosmith--and the first 2...

Sep 10, 20231 min read

What I An - Edie Brickell abd the New Bohemians (1988) 9/11/23)

September 28 through October 1, The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild presents "Bright Star," the Tony-nominated Broadway musical. For...

Sep 10, 20231 min read

The L:ady in Read - Chris DeBurgh (1987-88 (9/10/23)

Sometimes...a Great Song is in the ear of the beholder. Or not. For example, Chris DeBurgh's 1986/87 hit "The Lady in Red" was voted the...

Sep 8, 20231 min read

Nasty - Janet Jackson (1986) 9/9/23

In the mid-1980s, a new sub genre of dance music emerged called New Jack Swing. It was a fusion of hip-hop, dance pop, and urban...

Sep 7, 20231 min read

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John (1984) 9/7/23

It's a testament to the popularity of Elton John and the quality of his music that in 1983, a mere 13 years after his first appearance on...

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Crazy for You - Madonna (1985) 9/8/23

Madonna made her film debut in the 1985 movie, "Vision Quest," where she played a night club singer who sang the title cut: "Crazy for...

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Gary Wright Tribute (9/6/23)

Every time an artist from the '70s or '80s passes away, it's a stark reminder of our own mortality. While their music will live on, there...

Sep 5, 20232 min read

She Blinded Me with Science - Thomas Dolby (1983) 9/5/23

When the people who put together lists of "One Hit Wonders" of the 1980s, they usually include 1982/83's "She Blinded Me with Science" by...

Sep 4, 20231 min read

Hold Me - Fleetwood Mac (1982) 9/4/23

In 1982, Fleetwood Mac released "Gypsy," their 13th studio album, which yielded one of their biggest US hits: "Hold Me." The song was...

Sep 2, 20231 min read

Jimmy Buffett Tribute (9/3/23)

No disrespect intended, but I certainly hope that Jimmy Buffett is enjoying a "Cheeseburger in Paradise" right about now. The singer...

Sep 1, 20232 min read

All Those Years Ago - George Harrison (1981) 9/2/23

After the Beatles broke up in1970, there were several occasions when some of the Fab Four--mostly George and Ringo--would reunite for a...

Aug 31, 20231 min read

Let Me Love You Tonight - Pure Prairie League (1980) 9/1/23

Vince Gill: You my know him as a country music superstar and a member of the Grand Ol' Opry. You may know him as a current touring member...

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Soldier of Love - Donny Osmond (1989) 8/31/23

By the late 1980s, Donny Osmond was persona non grata in the US, at least as far as record companies were concerned. Donny no longer had...

Aug 30, 20231 min read

Here I Go Again - Whitesnake (1988) 8/30/23

In 1981, David Coverdale of the British group Whitesnake was going through a divorce and wrote a song (with group guitarist Bernie...

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen (1987) 8/29/23

Sometimes making a major "life" decision, doesn't turn out quite the way you planned. Such was the case with Eric Carmen. Eric spent most...

Aug 28, 20231 min read

C'est La Vie - Robbie Nevil (1987) 8/28/23

Roughly translated, the French phrase "C'est la Vie" means "That's Life!" Or as Robbie Nevil put it in his "Great Song of 1987: "That's...

Aug 26, 20231 min read

Your Wildest Dreams - Moody Blues (1986) 82723

Remember your first love? Perhaps it didn't work out, and you've spent years not only wondering what could have been, but how their life...

Aug 26, 20232 min read

Axel F. - Harold Faltermeyer (1985)

In the early '80s, Eddie Murphy became a household name, thanks to "Saturday Night Live," which was the perfect showcase for his comedic...

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Girls Just Want to Have Fun -- Cyndi Lauper (1983/84) 8/25/23

When you look back to the '80s, it's easy tp see (and hear) why Cyndi Lauper's solo debut was considered to be a major pop culture...

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