July 13, 2024

July 13, 2024

Song #156

Radio Ga Ga by Queen (specifically the Live Aid version because that was today)

It was released in 1984 in the album The Works, this recording however was recorded on July 13, 1985

Fun fact: Queen played a shorter, up-tempo version of "Radio Ga Ga" during this concert at Wembley Stadium, where Queen's "show-stealing performance" had 72,000 people clapping in unison.

"I remember thinking 'oh great, they've picked it up' and then I thought 'this is not a Queen audience'. This is a general audience who've bought tickets before they even knew we were on the bill. And they all did it. How did they know? Nobody told them to do it."

—Brian May on the audience participation in clapping to "Radio Ga Ga" at Live Aid.

July 26, 2024

Song #169

Allies Or Enemies by The Crane Wives 

It was released on 29 August 2015

Fun Fact: The Crane Wives' “Allies or Enemies” delves into complex relationships, questioning if the couple is on the same team or against each other. The verses reveal hurtful behavior and weakness, while the chorus expresses emotional pain. It reminisces happier times but acknowledges the strained relationship. The protagonist wonders if they are still allies or enemies.

July 17, 2024

Song #160

Crazy Crazy Nights by KISS

It was released in 1987 in their album with the same title

Fun fact: The music video shows the band performing on a giant stage in front of a crowd. The Kiss fans that were present that day got free tickets through the radio. During the filming, the fans would party between takes to maintain the energy of the setting and event. The band also gave the audience a mini concert wherein they played some of their singles like "Cold Gin", "Lick It Up", "Detroit Rock City", and "Whole Lotta Love".

July 30, 2024

Song #173

Coffee by Jack Stauber('s Micropop)

It was released on March 8, 2019

Fun Fact: This song can be summarized by one word; addiction, it's about a man’s slow descent into addiction over coffee. He is constantly told all of the benefits that coffee has, but still questions whether it will destroy him or not. In the end, it’s better to check yourself before you get addicted to a substance.

July 11, 2024

Song #154

Take Me To The Top by Mötley Crüe

It was released in 1981 in their debut album Too Fast For Love

July 25, 2024

Song #168

Runnin’ Down A Dream by Tom Petty

It was released in 1989 in his album Full Moon Fever

Fun fact: The music video, featured animation, based on several episodes of the classic comic strip Little Nemo in Slumberland by Winsor McCay, featuring a drawing style reminiscent of McCay's and showing Petty and a character who resembles Flip travelling through Slumberland. The 1933 film King Kong is also briefly referenced when Petty, atop the Chrysler Building, attempts to swat at attacking oversized mosquitoes, much like Kong swatting at the biplanes in the film.