#1 at KRUX/Phoenix: “Vincent,” Don McLean’s ode to Van Gogh, which leaps from #12 last week where it debuted. Holding at #2 is “Sylvia’s Mother,” first hit by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show. It was written by Shel Silverstein,… Continue reading
#1 at KRUX/Phoenix: The double-sided classic, “My Sweet Lord” and “Isn’t It A Pity?” by George Harrison, the first #1 record by an ex-Beatle. It bumps out “Stoned Love,” the Supremes’ second big hit after Jean Terrell replaced Diana Ross. Harrison’s… Continue reading
#1 at KZZP/Phoenix: “Just The Two Of Us” by jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., featuring vocals by Bill Withers. Leaping from #13 to #6 is the future #1 song, “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes, which was the top hit… Continue reading
#1 at KRUX/Phoenix: “Let It Be” by the Beatles, the group’s penultimate hit. On April 9, Paul McCartney announced in a press release that he was leaving the band — but, in fact, the group had disintegrated for various reasons… Continue reading
Perhaps you believe today’s music could never match the “good old days” — but in fact there’s still lots of great rock ‘n’ roll being produced for grownups. All you have to do is find it. The Phoenix 50 is… Continue reading
#1 song this week: “Off The Ground” by The Record Company slips into the top spot on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart. They’re a new California group with a bluesy, retro rock sound. Santana enters the top 10… Continue reading
#1 song this week: “Hey, No Pressure” by Ray Lamontagne holds the top spot for a second week on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart. Fastest climber this week is “Ophelia” by the Lumineers (#31 to #19), while Santana… Continue reading
#1 song this week: “Hey, No Pressure” by Ray Lamontagne. jumps from #4 to the top in its fifth week on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart. The James Hunter Six moves up eight to #28 with “(Baby) Hold… Continue reading
