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Rupert Holmes’ Him: A 1980s radio hit with intelligent storytelling that enjoyed chart success

August 12, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Rupert Holmes, an accomplished singer-songwriter, is best known for his unique and intelligent music style, which resonated with adult audiences in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Among his notable hits is the single “Him,” […]

Tie a Yellow Ribbon: Tony Orlando’s 1973 hit that captured hearts and defined an Era

August 12, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

In the annals of pop music history, few songs have resonated as deeply and widely as “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” by Tony Orlando and Dawn. Released in 1973, this catchy […]

Yarbrough and Peoples’ Don’t Stop the Music became a global R&B anthem in the early ’80s

August 11, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Yarbrough and Peoples’ 1980 hit “Don’t Stop the Music” stands as a quintessential example of early 80s R&B and funk, a genre that defined an era of dance music and soulful grooves. This song, with […]

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 […]

Stayin’ Alive: How the Bee Gees smash hit ignited a global disco craze that still resonates today

August 9, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

The late 1970s were a time of seismic shifts in popular music, with disco music rising to prominence as the soundtrack of a generation. At the heart of this explosion was “Stayin’ Alive” by 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 […]

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 […]

Blondie’s Heart of Glass: The Global Smash Hit That Defined an Era in the 70s and 80s

August 2, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

In 1979, Blondie released “Heart of Glass,” a song that would become a defining moment in the band’s career and a massive hit on both sides of the Atlantic and around the world. This track […]

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 […]