#1 at KZZP/Phoenix: “The Breakup Song” by San Francisco’s Greg Kihn Band. They don’t write ’em like that anymore! The Moody Blues’ 1980s comeback began with “Gemini Dream” (#5), which sounds more like the Electric Light Orchestra than classic Moodys.… Continue reading
| RADIO | After one month out of the top spot, “The Mountain” has regained the title as the most popular radio station in metro Phoenix. The adult hits station experienced a huge increase in audience share, pushing classic rock… Continue reading
#1 at KRIZ/Phoenix: “Annie’s Song” by John Denver. After divorcing Annie, perhaps John wished he had named it “You Fill Up My Senses” — the song’s opening line. Former #1 “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot holds at #2. It’s the title… Continue reading
‘AMERICA’S DIGITAL GODDESS” ∗ Born July 1, 1967 in Watchung, New Jersey; mother was a systems analyst at Bell Labratories; father was a manager at United Airlines; Komando is their actual last name ∗ Graduated from high school a year… Continue reading
WORLD-CLASS CHAMPION SWIMMER ∗ Born June 30, 1985 in Baltimore; mother was a middle school principal, father was a Maryland state trooper; diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) but was most able to focus while swimming ∗ Began swimming… Continue reading
#1 at KRUX/Phoenix: “Shine A Little Love” by the Electric Light Orchestra, leaping from #6 last week. ELO bumps to #2 “Chuck E’s In Love” by former Phoenician Rickie Lee Jones. Phoenix concert favorite John Stewart jumps from #15 to… Continue reading
#1 at KHAT/Phoenix: “Take Good Care Of Her” by Sonny James, “The Southern Gentleman.” Long before Buck Owens turned KNIX into a legend (and two decades before KMLE “Camel Country” signed on), the most important radio source for country music… Continue reading
“THE BRUNETTE BOMBSHELL” ∗ Born June 21, 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota; father was an Army lieutenant, mother was an actress and lay preacher ∗ Moved with her family to Los Angeles area; performed in stage productions at Van Nuys High… Continue reading
#1 at KRUX: “Too Late To Turn Back Now,” the second of two big hits by the Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose. Beatles pal Billy Preston takes a big leap from #10 to #2 with the instrumental “Outa Space.” Bill… Continue reading
CHAMPION GOLFER ∗ Born June 16, 1970 in San Diego; says he began playing golf as soon as he could stand up ∗ Won three consecutive American Junior Golf Association Player of the Year awards while in high school, earning… Continue reading
