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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 […]

Randy Crawford’s soulful vocals raise The Crusaders’ jazz-funk classic Street Life to global acclaim

August 15, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Street Life,” a 1979 hit by The Crusaders featuring the soulful voice of Randy Crawford, is a song that has endured as a timeless blend of jazz, funk, and soul. Known for its dynamic sound, […]

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 […]

Rickie Lee Jones’s Chuck E.’s in Love: chart success and cultural impact in the late 1970s

August 7, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Chuck E.’s in Love,” the debut single by Rickie Lee Jones, was released in 1979. This song not only marked the emergence of a unique voice in the music industry but also became an anthem […]

Mama Used to Say: Junior’s Rise to Fame and the 1982 Hit that Conquered Global Charts

August 1, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Mama Used to Say” is a song that made waves in the music industry, bringing attention to a relatively unknown artist at the time, Junior Giscombe. Junior, a British singer-songwriter, gained prominence with this 1982 […]

Nina Simone’s Sinnerman: An Everlasting Hit Revived by The Thomas Crown Affair

July 31, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina, was a multifaceted artist whose work spanned several genres, including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Renowned for her […]

Moonlighting by Al Jarreau: A Hit That Defined an Era and helped launch Bruce Willis

July 29, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

In the mid-1980s, a television series burst onto the scene, blending comedy, drama, and romance in a way that captivated audiences worldwide. This show was “Moonlighting,” and it launched Bruce Willis into stardom while providing […]

Baccara’s Sorry, I’m a Lady: Disco Hit of the 70s That Captivated Europe and Beyond

July 16, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

In the late 1970s, the European disco scene was electrified by the sensational hit “Sorry, I’m a Lady” by the Spanish female duo Baccara. Consisting of Mayte Mateos and María Mendiola, Baccara became a staple […]

Convoy: C.W. McCall’s hit song and movie captured 1970s rebellious spirit and trucking culture

July 16, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Released in 1975, C.W. McCall’s “Convoy” became an unexpected hit that not only topped the charts but also inspired a movie that captured the spirit of a rebellious America. The song, driven by the popularity […]

Chaka Khan’s I’m Every Woman: An Empowering Anthem That Resonates Across Generations

July 13, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Chaka Khan’s iconic hit single “I’m Every Woman” was released in 1978 and quickly became a defining anthem of empowerment and self-expression. Written by the legendary songwriting duo Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, the song […]