Category Archives: Blogs

Justin in Cedar Rapids called in the old fashioned way and suggested this gem! Jonathan Edwards - SunshineThe debut from a country folk song writer, named Jonathan Edwards was not supposed to be a hit...

Louie in Manchester texted this suggestion for a Forgotten 45! Head East - Never Been Any ReasonEastern Illinois band that hit the bigtime.... kinda. Head East began as a couple of college kids who ha...

Since it's New Friends day, as well as TuNesDay, I thought a good topic would be: What is the one song a complete stranger could be listening to, that would instantly turn that stranger into a friend....

A great suggestion from Mary in Central City! I haven't heard this one in YEARS! Bette Midler - The RoseBette Midler landed the leading role in a movie loosley based on Janis Joplin's lige and story. ...

You may need shades for this Bright Side. An 11 year old from Arkansas decides to get in on a mullet contest. Why? Take my word for it, it's pretty selfless. Let's go to the video!

Loverboy - NotoriousThe last song to hit the Top 40 for Loverboy came in 1987. 'Wildside' was released in 1987 and the lead-off single, "Notorious" debuted on the Hot 100 at #91 and after many weeks, ...

Laura from Winthrop texted this idea in for a Forgotten 45! Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home)Peter Schilling, a German singer/songwriter, released "Major Tom [vllig losgelst] ("completely deta...

The Bright Side this morning starts off with a very sad, dark side. When someone you barely know comes to your rescue when you most need it is the truest of all Bright Sides. Just click below for the ...

Here's another song idea coming from a listener! Paul from Charles City! Paul Davis - '65 Love AfairPaul Davis' music was a little bit country as Marie Osmond is known to say, but when he signed with ...

It's so hard to start off a gray, rainy Wednesday morning. I thought we should all get a little silly. Thank goodness it is Silly Sayings Day! You always give me the best stuff over the KOKZ phones! I...