Category Archives: Blogs

The Manhattan Transfer - Boy From New York CityThis song was originally released in 1964 by Soul/Doo Wop group, The Ad Libs. It went to #8 in 1965. Not bad for their first single! It cam back around a...

Jim from Oelwein texted this idea for a Forgotten 45! The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Wrap It UpFormed in Austin, TX in 1974, The Fabulous Thunderbirds didn't see any real success until 1986, even though ...

I went to the Renaissance Festive in Middle Amana over the weekend and I had a blast! The only Ren Fest I've ever been to is the GIANT one outside Minneapolis. I have to say, the size of the Iowa Ren ...

Rush - Nwe World ManSadly, Canadian trio, Rush, didn't do well on the pop charts and Top 40 radio in the states. They only had one song hit the Top 40 and that was in 1982. It was the last songs writt...

First Time Friday was flooded with calls, texts and messages this morning. Everyone has a "First Time Scary Movie" experience. Mine was, Sleeping Beauty! Maleficent scared the crap out of 5 year old M...

Bish's RV Black Friday Sales Event! October 8th and 9th Located on Hutton Dr, Urbana I've spent a lot of time at Bish's RV dreaming about getting the finest RV on the lot. I may be able to get much cl...

Mike in Grundy Center texted in for this Forgotten 45! The Call - Let The Day BeginThe Call was formed in California in 1980, beginning with a couple guys from Oklahoma. Their best known song was the ...

First off, my get-a-way to Montana was one of the most amazing and gratifying things of my life. It was beyond beautiful and idyllic. The sights never seemed real.... Like I was watching a movie in th...

It's getting so depressing hearing about the divide in this country with just about everything. Then, you see a story like this. Strangers worked together to save an injured hiker and I think they wen...

Sophie B. Hawkins - Damn, I Wish I Was Your LoverAmerican singer/songwriter, Sophie B. Hawkins, debuted in 1992 with her hit single, "Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover" from her first album, 'Tongues &...