Today in 1987: ‘With or Without You’ Takes Over Billboard
May15

Today in 1987: ‘With or Without You’ Takes Over Billboard

After the Cutting Crew’s “I Just Died In Your Arms” took the top spot on Billboard‘s Hot 100, it was overcome by the huge success of U2‘s “With or Without You.” It would begin what could be considered a legendary run for the band. Today in 1987: ‘With or Without You’ Takes Over Billboard Bono wrote the classic U2 hit, “With or Without You.” It remains one of the most...

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Huey Lewis & The News: ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ Tops the Billboard
Mar13

Huey Lewis & The News: ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ Tops the Billboard

Huey Lewis & The News were kind of a big deal back in the 80s. Tomorrow will mark 31 years since they were able to take over the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Jacob’s Ladder.” “Huey Lewis & The News logged their third No. 1 (of three) on the Billboard Hot 100, ‘Jacob’s Ladder.’ The song was written by Lewis’ good friend Bruce Hornsby and Bruce’s brother John (with Bruce...

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30 Songs from the Summer of 1987
Sep20

30 Songs from the Summer of 1987

Music-wise, I’d have to rank the summer of 1987 as… OK. Either way, we’re going to take a look at 30 Songs from the Summer of 1987. 30 Songs from the Summer of 1987 Don’t get me wrong: thirty years ago, beachgoers were slathering on that Coppertone lotion to some very, VERY good songs– I’m talking classics, such as U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” Heart’s “Alone,” and Sammy Hagar’s “Give to Live.” (OK,...

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30 Years Ago ‘I Just Died In Your Arms’ Topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart
May05

30 Years Ago ‘I Just Died In Your Arms’ Topped Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart

This week 30 years ago, Cutting Crew’s hit song, “I Just Died In Your Arms” topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. On May 2, 1987, Cutting Crew’s “I Just Died In Your Arms” entered the Billboard Hot 100. The track’s run lasted to the week of May 9 and was then bested by U2’s brilliant “With Or Without You.” It has been a total of 30 years since the release of this song and it...

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Like Totally 1987- What Life Was Like 30 Years Ago
May04

Like Totally 1987- What Life Was Like 30 Years Ago

It’s 1987’s 30th birthday this year! Let’s celebrate all that was 1987 with happenings and facts from the year. Like Totally 1987- What Life Was Like 30 Years Ago Best TV Shows: The Cosby Show Cheers 60 Minutes Who’s the Boss The Golden Girls Murder, She Wrote A Different World Ninja Turtles (cartoon) Best Movies: Fatal Attraction Beverly Hills Cop The Last Emperor Good Morning, Vietnam Robocop Lethal Weapon Planes, Trains, and...

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