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.
Isaac Slade (The Fray's piano player and lead singer) wrote the ballad about his strained relationship with his brother. The two have since patched things up.
The Fray got writing credit for the song "Closer" from the Chainsmokers after hearing similarities between "Closer" and "Over My Head".
The Fray recorded their song (and album) at Echo Park Studios in Bloomington, Indiana -- the same vintage recording studio where John Mellencamp produced numerous albums as well as where Howie Day recorded his debut 2004 album.