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[ August 18, 2024 ] Deniece Williams’ iconic Hit Free launched her career and paved the way for Grammy Success 70s Hitz
[ August 18, 2024 ] Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Relax: Banned Hit that defined 80s Rebellion and Sexual Freedom 80s Hitz
[ August 17, 2024 ] Michael Jackson’s Rock with You Launched His Solo Stardom and Paved Way to his King of Pop Era Hitz Music
[ August 16, 2024 ] Gonzalez’s I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet fueled disco floors and the cult film The Bitch 70s Hitz
[ August 15, 2024 ] Randy Crawford’s soulful vocals raise The Crusaders’ jazz-funk classic Street Life to global acclaim Capitol.fm Club
[ August 17, 2024 ] Disco hit Casanova by Coffee: The song’s success, meaning, and legacy from the 1980s Capitol.fm Club

The Association’s “Windy”: 1967 chart-topping hit with enduring appeal and unforgettable harmonies

August 2, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Windy,” a hit single by The Association, was released in 1967 and quickly became one of the band’s signature songs. The track was written by Ruthann Friedman, a singer-songwriter who was inspired by a friend […]

Twist and Shout drives Beatles’ global rise with high-energy hit and Beatlemania

July 25, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Twist and Shout,” originally written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns, became one of The Beatles’ most iconic tracks, encapsulating the energy and excitement that defined Beatlemania. Recorded on February 11, 1963, during the final […]

The Monkees’ I’m a Believer: How a TV Band Became a Pop Phenomenon in the 1960s

July 21, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

The Monkees’ “I’m a Believer,” released in 1966, stands as one of the quintessential hits of the 1960s, encapsulating the exuberance and innovation of the era. This song, written by Neil Diamond and performed by […]

1966 Hit Winchester Cathedral Charms with Nostalgia, Achieves Global Success and Grammy Win

July 17, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band is a quintessential piece of 1960s pop music, capturing the whimsical charm and nostalgic feel of the era. Released in 1966, the song quickly became a hit, resonating […]

Nancy Sinatra’s These Boots Are Made for Walkin, an Anthem of 1960s Rebellion and Empowerment

July 15, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

In 1966, Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” strutted onto the music scene, capturing the zeitgeist of a rapidly changing America. The song, with its confident lyrics and infectious bassline, became an anthem […]

1966: Herman’s Hermits’ No Milk Today Tops Charts Amid World Cup Triumph and Social Change

July 10, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

In 1966, Herman’s Hermits released “No Milk Today,” a song that quickly became a significant hit in the UK and resonated with audiences worldwide. The track, written by the talented Graham Gouldman, was a standout […]

Beatlemania Explodes: How The Beatles Took Over the World from 1961-1964!

July 4, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

The early 1960s saw the meteoric rise of the Beatles, a band that would forever change the landscape of popular music and culture. Beatlemania, the intense fan frenzy directed towards the Beatles, emerged from their […]

Hawaii Five-O: 60s TV Sensation and Cultural Icon with Jack Lord as Steve McGarrett

July 3, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Hawaii Five-O,” a television series that debuted in the late 1960s, became a cultural phenomenon and had a lasting impact on the world of television. Created by Leonard Freeman, the show centred around an elite […]

I hear a Symphony – the 1966 No 1 hit from Motown girl band The Supremes when they were huge

March 24, 2019 Capitol.fm 0

Capitol.fm powerplay ‘I hear a Symphony’ a No 1 hit record from the legendary Motown band The Supremes from 1966. In regular surveys, Diana Ross comes out as one of the all-time favourite artistes on […]

Peaches and Herb is the sound of a lifetime as we remember a 1968 hit

March 24, 2019 Capitol.fm 0

A song from the ‘Sweethearts of Love’ will help entertain our listeners all over the world when we powerplay it in April. It’s a hit form the from the first act to be known as […]