Feb 17 | This week in 1988

#1 at KZZP/Phoenix: “Father Figure” — written, sung and produced by George Michael. The ex-Whamster’s previous hit, the former #1 “Faith,” holds at #16. Among other notable songs at “The Number 1 Hit Music Station”: Patrick Swayze climbs from #9… Continue reading

Top 100 of 2016

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

August 27, 2016

“Cleopatra” makes it back-to-back #1 songs for the Lumineers on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart, following the massive success of “Ophelia.” New this week are three “throwback” sounding songs: Americana darlings Jamestown Revival is reminiscent at times of John… Continue reading