Category Archives: Blogs
Monday's "Forgotten" 45: Kenny Rogers
It was on this date three years ago that the legendary Kenny Rogers passed away at the age of 81. And while this song is certainly not forgotten, it was his biggest hit, so I thought I'd play it today...
Mar 20, 2023 Raph_PH / CC
Absolutely 80's Forgotten 45: The Power Station
Hello weekend! Nice to see you! It's Friday which means it's time for another Absolutely 80's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 and a song you can hear again Saturday on Nina Blackwood's show from 9 to midnight on...
Mar 10, 2023 Bart Everson / CC
Snow('s)back Thursday Forgotten 45: David Lee Roth
As the snow flies, it's time to think warm thoughts for today's Forgotten 45 at 3:45, so lets melt the snow with David Lee Roth's "Just Like Paradise"! You can hear the song on Sunday's American Top 4...
Mar 09, 2023 H. Michael Karshis / CC
Wednesday's Forgotten 45: Thunder Island
105.7 KOKZ is your home for classic American Top 40 shows every weekend! This Saturday morning from 9 to noon, Casey Kasem counts down the top songs from March 11th, 1978, it's where I found today's F...
Mar 08, 2023 Maciej Kraus / CC
TuNesDay Forgotten 45: Taylor Dayne
Happy 61st Birthday to Taylor Dayne, she has today's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 with her ballad "Love Will Lead You Back". Born Leslie Wunderman in Manhattan on March 7th, 1962, she began singing profession...
Mar 07, 2023 Justin Higuchi / CC
Monday's Forgotten 45: Doobie Brothers
We just wrapped up a Doobie Brothers Weekend on 105.7 KOKZ, as we welcome their 50th Anniversary Tour to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on June 18th. It just so happens that on this date in 1979, the...
Mar 06, 2023 David / CC
Absolutely 80's Forgotten 45: Der Kommissar
It's Friday! Time for another Absolutely 80's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 and a song you can hear again tomorrow night at 9 with Nina Blackwood on 105.7 KOKZ. Today's choice is from After the Fire with "Der ...
Mar 03, 2023 Brett Jordan / CC
Throwback Thursday Forgotten 45: Mike & the Mechanics
Every Sunday morning from 8 to noon, 105.7 KOKZ brings you American Top 40 the 80's! This Sunday morning Casey features the top songs from March 8th, 1986, it's where I found today's Forgotten 45 at 3...
Mar 02, 2023 Raph_PH / CC
Wednesday's Forgotten 45: Bellamy Brothers
105.7 KOKZ is your home for classic American Top 40 every weekend! Saturday morning at 9, Casey Kasem features the top songs from March 6th, 1976, it's where I found today's Forgotten 45 at 3:45 from ...
Mar 01, 2023 Princess Theater / CC
TuNesDay Forgotten 45: Culture Club
On this date 39 years ago, the Culture Club won a Grammy Award for Best New Artists. So today we'll feature one of their big hit songs, "Time (Clock of the Heart)" on the Forgotten 45 at 3:45. Culture...
Feb 28, 2023 PunkToad / CC