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Deniece Williams’ iconic Hit Free launched her career and paved the way for Grammy Success

August 18, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Deniece Williams’ 1976 smash hit “Free” remains a timeless, soulful track that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The song’s enduring appeal is due to its distinctive blend of soft R&B and a sense of liberation […]

Gonzalez’s I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet fueled disco floors and the cult film The Bitch

August 16, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet” by Gonzalez is a disco gem that became a major hit in the late 1970s. With its infectious rhythm and fast tempo, the song encapsulates the vibrant energy of the […]

Helen Reddy’s Delta Dawn: A 70s Classic of Heartbreak, Memory, and Chart-Topping Success

August 14, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Helen Reddy’s hit Delta Dawn remains one of the most iconic songs of the 1970s, a track that helped solidify her place as one of the premier female voices of her era. Alongside other influential […]

Odyssey’s Native New Yorker: Disco Anthem for Liberated Women and Iconic NYC Nightlife

August 14, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Released in 1977, Odyssey’s “Native New Yorker” became an anthem for liberated women in the city that never sleeps. The song still garners airplay today, standing out as a timeless hit that captures the vibrant […]

George McCrae’s Rock Your Baby – The Disco Hit that defined 1974 and conquered Global Charts

August 11, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

George McCrae’s 1974 hit “Rock Your Baby” is often credited as one of the pioneering songs that helped establish disco music as a dominant genre in the mid-1970s. Released in June 1974, the song’s infectious […]

Boney M’s 1977 hit Sunny brought disco fever worldwide, reshaping fashion, TV, and pop culture

August 9, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Boney M’s rendition of “Sunny” became an international sensation in 1977, breathing new life into a track that was originally a massive hit in 1966. The group’s vibrant, disco-infused version of the song captured the […]

Gilbert O’Sullivan’s classic 70s pop: chart-topping hits, career highs, and the classic Matrimony

August 7, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Gilbert O’Sullivan, born Raymond Edward O’Sullivan on December 1, 1946, in Waterford, Ireland, emerged as one of the quintessential pop stars of the 1970s. Known for his distinctive voice and catchy melodies, O’Sullivan’s music captured […]

Crystal Gayle’s 1978 hit Talking in Your Sleep topped charts and showcased her cross-genre appeal

July 24, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Released in 1978, Crystal Gayle’s single “Talking in Your Sleep” quickly became a defining track of the late 70s, showcasing her unique blend of country and pop. The song’s success was marked by its strong […]

The Dooleys’ The Love of My Life: Chart-Topping Success and Seventies Pop Phenomenon

July 23, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

The Dooleys, a British pop group that achieved remarkable success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, are best remembered for their catchy tunes and vibrant performances. Among their many hits, “The Love of My […]

Linda Lewis’s 1975 Hit It’s in His Kiss: Chart Success for a talented young UK woman in 1975

July 22, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Linda Lewis, a British singer-songwriter with a five-octave vocal range, made a significant impact in the mid-1970s with her hit single “It’s in His Kiss,” also known as “The Shoop Shoop Song.” Born Linda Ann […]