On this day in 1982: Chicago started a two week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart with ‘Hard To Say I’m Sorry’, the group’s second U.S. #1 hit. “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” was written by bassist Peter Cetera, who also sang lead on the track, and producer David Foster, for the group Chicago. It was […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 10th
On this day in 1983: Former Stevie Wonder guitarist Michael Sembello, started a two week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart with ‘Maniac’. The track was featured in the film ‘Flashdance’. The song was written by Dennis Matkosky and its performer Michael Sembello. The original idea for the song came to Matkosky while watching […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 9th
On this day in 1989: New Kids On The Block scored their second U.S. #1 single with ‘Hangin’ Tough’, a #1 in the U.K. later in 1990. The group also went to #1 on the U.S. album chart on this day with ‘Hangin Tough’. With sales of more than 14 million copies worldwide to date, Hangin’ […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 8th
On this day in 1984: Stevie Wonder had his first U.K #1 with ‘I Just Called To Say I Love You’. Taken from the film ‘The Woman In Red’, it was 18 years after Wonder’s chart debut in 1966. The song stayed at #1 for six weeks in the U.K. It remains Wonder’s best-selling single to date, […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 7th
On this day in 1985: David Bowie and Mick Jagger were at #1 on the U.K. singes chart with their version of the Martha and The Vandellas 1964 hit ‘Dancing In The Street.’ The song had been recorded as part of the Live Aid charity appeal. The original plan was to perform a track together live, […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 6th
On this day in 1980: Diana Ross started a four week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart with “Upside Down.” “Upside Down” was written and produced by Chic members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. It was recorded by American singer Diana Ross. The song was issued from Motown as the lead single in 1980, from her […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 5th
On this day in 1981: Stevie Nicks went to #1 on the U.S. album chart with ‘Bella Donna’, her debut solo album, which featured the tracks ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ (the Tom Petty duet), ‘Leather and Lace’ (with Don Henley), ‘Edge of Seventeen’ and ‘After the Glitter Fades.’ The album is included on the […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 4th
On this day in 1982: The Steve Miller Band started a non-consecutive two week run at #1 on the U.S. singles chart with ‘Abracadabra’ the group’s third U.S. #1, a #2 hit in the U.K. The song is said to have been inspired by Diana Ross with whom Miller had met while performing together on […]
This Day In 80s Music, September 3rd
On this day in 1982: The three day US Festival in San Bernardino, California took place featuring, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Cars, Talking Heads, The Kinks, The Ramones, The B52’s, The English Beat, Gang Of Four, The Grateful Dead, Pat Benatar, and Jackson Browne. Apple Computers founder Steven Wozniak bankrolled the festival. […]
Introducing The “80s Deep Dive”
Hey it’s Charlie! I’d like to introduce you to The 80s Deep Dive, a brand new show here in Charlie’s 80s Attic airing Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1pm-3pm eastern with a replay from 8pm-10pm eastern. The 80s Deep Dive will take you deep into the 80s music archive, showcasing songs that did not […]