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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 […]

Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Relax: Banned Hit that defined 80s Rebellion and Sexual Freedom

August 18, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s debut single “Relax” became one of the most controversial and successful hits of the 1980s. Released in 1983, it was banned by the BBC and stirred considerable public debate, yet it […]

Michael Jackson’s Rock with You Launched His Solo Stardom and Paved Way to his King of Pop Era

August 17, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Michael Jackson’s 1979 hit “Rock with You” is a pivotal song in his career, marking the beginning of his journey to global superstardom. Released as the second single from his seminal album Off the Wall, […]

Disco hit Casanova by Coffee: The song’s success, meaning, and legacy from the 1980s

August 17, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Coffee’s “Casanova” stands as one of the iconic disco hits of the late 1970s and early 1980s, capturing the sound of an era defined by upbeat rhythms, soulful vocals, and dancefloor energy. This track, inspired […]

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 […]

Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” – A Joyful song of Unity, Love, and Global Disco Success

August 16, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Sister Sledge’s hit single “We Are Family” is an iconic anthem that has stood the test of time, transcending generations and becoming a symbol of unity, celebration, and empowerment. Released in 1979, the song catapulted […]

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, […]

Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly: a timeless AOR classic that redefined jazz-infused pop in 1982

August 15, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Released in 1982, The Nightfly by Donald Fagen stands as a seminal work in the realm of Adult-Oriented Rock (AOR) and jazz-infused pop. As Fagen’s debut solo album, The Nightfly captured the imagination of listeners […]

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 […]