Air Supply had a problem on its hands when it released "Here I Am" in 1981. The lyrics (and title) of the ballad were very similar to the band's previous hit "The One That You Love" (with the lyrics: "Here I am the one that you love..."). To remedy this, the Aussie soft rock boys of Air Supply added "Just When I Thought I Was Over You" to the title. Problem solved, right? In 1985, the band released "Just as I Am" to further muddy the waters.
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.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Air Supply "Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)"
Air Supply had a problem on its hands when it released "Here I Am" in 1981. The lyrics (and title) of the ballad were very similar to the band's previous hit "The One That You Love" (with the lyrics: "Here I am the one that you love..."). To remedy this, the Aussie soft rock boys of Air Supply added "Just When I Thought I Was Over You" to the title. Problem solved, right? In 1985, the band released "Just as I Am" to further muddy the waters.