Sting's "Desert Rose" contained just enough spice to appease people of different countries, cultures, and religions. The song was a hit in France, Italy, Ireland, The Netherlands, Canada, Switzerland, and Germany (to name a few).
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.