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Hot Chocolate’s Disco Hit No Doubt About It: Chart-Topping Success and Extraterrestrial Fascination

July 17, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Hot Chocolate’s hit “No Doubt About It” remains one of the band’s most memorable tracks, both for its catchy disco beat and its intriguing subject matter. Released in 1980, the song capitalised on the growing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

David Soul’s Silver Lady: From ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Fame to Chart-Topping Success in the UK

July 15, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

In the late 1970s, David Soul was not only a household name for his television roles but also for his music career, particularly his hit single “Silver Lady.” The song, released in 1977, became a […]

Engelbert Humperdinck’s Quando Quando Quando: Timeless Hit and Advertising Icon

July 14, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

“Quando Quando Quando,” a song synonymous with romance and nostalgia, became a massive hit in both the UK and the US, cementing Engelbert Humperdinck’s place in the pantheon of great crooners. Originally written by Tony […]

Izhar Cohen’s A-Ba-Ni-Bi: Israel’s 1978 Eurovision win that captivated Europe and charted high

July 14, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

Izhar Cohen and Alphabeta’s hit single “A-Ba-Ni-Bi,” the winner of the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest, marked a significant milestone for Israel, not only in the realm of music but also on the global cultural stage. […]

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 […]

The Movie FM and Steely Dan’s Iconic Soundtrack: A Tribute to the Glory Days of FM Radio

July 12, 2024 Capitol.fm World Station Comments Off

The late 1970s were a pivotal era for music and radio, especially in the United States, where FM radio reached its zenith. The film “FM,” released in 1978, serves as a nostalgic homage to the […]