The Heart of Rock & Roll by Huey Lewis and The News was released on April 10, 1984, with a live version of Workin’ for a Livin’ as the B side. It was a single from the band’s third album Sports. Continue reading
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80s Song of the Day: The Flame by Cheap Trick
The Flame by Cheap Trick was released on April 5, 1988, with Through the Night as the B side. It was a single from the band’s tenth studio album, Lap of Luxury. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis was released on March 23, 1987, with In the Glow of the Night as the B side. It was a single from the band’s thirteenth studio album, Invisible Touch. The album version of the song is almost nine minutes long, while the 7″ release contains an edited version that runs about four and a half minutes long. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2
Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2 was released on March 21, 1983, with Endless Deep as the B side. It was a single from the band’s third studio album, War. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: With or Without You
With or Without You by U2 was released on March 16, 1987. It was the lead single from the band’s fifth studio album, The Joshua Tree. The US 7″ release featured Walk To the Water as the B side. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Mystify by INXS
Mystify by INXS was released in the United Kingdom on March 15, 1989. It was the last single from the band’s sixth studio album Kick. The UK 7″ release featured the 12″ remix of Need You Tonight as the B side. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi
Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi was released on March 3, 1987, with I’d Die For You as the B side. It was a single from the band’s third studio album Slippery When Wet. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: You Better You Bet by The Who
You Better You Bet by The Who was released on February 27, 1981, with The Quiet One as the B side. It was a single from the band’s ninth studio album, Face Dances. Continue reading
On the Road: Rick Springfield’s Stripped Down Tour
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I’ve been a fan of Rick Springfield since he was climbing the charts with Working Class Dog and charming the pants off of nurses as Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital. And even though I was lucky enough to meet him (and get a photo and an autograph) in 2010, when he was promoting his autobiography Late, Late at Night: A Memoir, I had never had the experience of seeing him in concert. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Your Love by The Outfield
Your Love by The Outfield was released on February 14, 1986, with 61 Seconds as the B side. It was a single from the English rock band’s debut album, Play Deep. Continue reading
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