Phil Collins, Elton John, and Gloria Estefan dominated Adult Contemporary radio back in the 1980s and '90s, yet have disappeared from modern radio. Seemingly, the only time you ever hear them is at the grocery store or your local CVS. This blog remembers the music, the stories and the quirky characters from my days working in Adult Contemporary radio.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Manhattans - "Shining Star"
One listen to "Shining Star" from the Manhattans and you'd think the song was from 1968. But, no. The ballad actually charted in 1980.