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How Alphaville’s “Forever Young” Became an Eternal 80s Anthem
Three strikes and you’re out. Isn’t that usually how it goes? Well, not for today’s band… Alphaville who despite repeatedly failing to break into the…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter” Became a Haunting Masterpiece and a Point of Contention
All eyes were on this legendary band after they released their megalithic fourth album Led Zeppelin IV. Championed by many as the greatest rock recor…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” Built a Billion-Dollar Empire
Coming up…. Jimmy Buffett became the wealthiest artist of the rock era because of his clever songs that he turned into crafty entrepreneurial maneuve…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Prince’s “Purple Rain” Redefined Power Ballads and Made Music History
After this rookie hit the top 10 for the first time in 1983 he was ready to take his place amongst the legends with his follow-up… Prince Rogers Nels…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s: What Happened to Great Music?
Coming up, it’s the latest edition of our program the Hit Song Redux. In this show, we go behind the Top 10 songs from this very same week 40 years a…
2 years, 6 months ago
Interview with Kenny Loggins: How a Simple Beat Made "I'm Alright" a Classic
Coming up next, an interview with a legend on a feel-good singalong 80s classic. First, this legendary singer-songwriter was told by a big-time movie…
2 years, 6 months ago
Interview with Bill Champlin: The Story Behind Chicago’s "Hard Habit to Break"
Today, we’re bringing you the story of a perfect pop song… the 1984 smash hit Hard Habit to Break by Chicago… It was an 80s pocket symphony that hear…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Story Behind Pink Floyd’s "Dogs" and the Power Struggle That Changed the Band
Although Pink Floyd is no stranger to this channel, we really are breaking new ground here… taking on an epic album that we’ve never covered before. …
2 years, 6 months ago
Interview with Dennis DeYoung: How "Mr. Roboto" Broke Up Styx but Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon
Today I have a very interesting interview with a legendary singer and former frontman of one of the biggest bands of the 80s Dennis DeYoung was with …
2 years, 6 months ago
Interview with JD Souther: The Turbulent Story Behind the Eagles' Last #1 Hit, "Heartache Tonight"
Up next, an interview with one of the most prolific songwriters in history… JD Souther...He co-wrote many hits for the biggest-selling American band …
2 years, 6 months ago