Every Day at 9 oclock Joe whips out 9 of his favorite random songs from one of his favorite years. You also get audio pictures and fun factoids to bring it all alive inside your very own radio! Wow kids! It's the most organized Joe is ever likely to be.
9/26/12
1982 --- Joe's glad he's not in Chicago this week. And glad he doesn't have a headache. The Chicago "Tylenol" Murders are taking place.
Cars - Shake It Up
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good
Jackson Browne - Somebody's Baby
Van Halen - (Oh) Pretty Woman
Tommy Tutone - 867-5309 (Jenny)
J Geils Band - Centerfold
Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now
...and the number one song on this day in 1982:
Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
9/25/12
1987 --- The Tigers win the division! Joe's hoping they can pull it off again in the next couple weeks.
Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hanging On
U2 - With Or Without You
George Michael - Faith
Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
Genesis - Land Of Confusion
Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive
Robbie Nevil - C'est La Vie
Cure - Just Like Heaven
...and the number one song on this day in 1987:
Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
9/24/12
1990 --- The Spartans and Wolverines both win a share of the Big Ten Football Crown. Joe notices their fans are both happy and upset at the same time...
Alannah Miles - Black Velvet
Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
Black Crowes - Hard To Handle
Jane Child - Don't Wanna Fall In Love
INXS - Suicide Blonde
Aerosmith - Janie's Got a Gun
Dee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart
Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence
...and the number one song on this day in 1990:
Wilson Phillips - Release Me
9/21/12
Movies --- Joe loves stopping on the way home from the theater to buy the soundtrack.
Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger (Rocky 3)
Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World (Good Morning Vietnam)
Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On (Beverly Hills Cop)
No Doubt - Just a Girl (Clueless)
Tom Petty - Free Fallin' (Jerry McGuire)
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive (Saturday Night Fever)
Kenny Loggins - I'm Alright (Caddyshack)
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody (Wayne's World)
Irene Cara - Flashdance (Flashdance)
9/20/12
1983 --- The guys from KISS are appearing in public without makeup for the first time this week. Joe's throwing away his KISS action figures in protest.
Bryan Adams - Cuts Like a Knife
Police - King Of Pain
Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
Men At Work - Down Under
David Bowie - Let's Dance
Lionel Richie - All Night Long
Def Leppard - Photograph
Talking Heads - Burning Down The House
...and the number one song on this day in 1983:
Michael Sembello - Maniac
9/19/12
1978 --- Joe's watching Mork and Mindy. Joe's thinking that Robin Williams guy has a lot of potential...
Queen - We Will Rock You / We Are The Champions
Donna Summer - Last Dance
Rolling Stones - Beast Of Burden
Warren Zevon - Werewolves Of London
Player - Baby Come Back
Eddie Money - Baby Hold On
Bob Seger - Still The Same
Aerosmith - Come Together
...and the number one song on this day in 1978:
A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
9/18/12
1989 --- Joe's wearing a Hawaiian shirt and acid-washed jean jacket. Nobody has the heart to tell Joe that mixing clothing styles doesn't work as well as mixing music styles.
REM - Stand
Paula Abdul - Straight Up
Don Henley - The End Of The Innocence
Aerosmith - Love In An Elevator
Cure - Love Song
Young MC - Bust a Move
Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down
...and the number one song on this day in 1989:
New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
9/17/12
1981 --- Joe's attending the dedication of the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids this week. Joe's a little disapointed Chevy Chase doesn't make a humorous cameo appearance...
Foreigner - Urgent
Earth, Wind, & Fire - Let's Groove
Journey - Who's Crying Now
Greg Kihn Band - The Breakup Song
Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
Blondie - Rapture
Styx - Too Much Time On My Hands
Rod Stewart - Young Turks
...and the number one song on this day in 1981:
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
9/14/12
1985 --- The Titanic is discovered! Joe's thinking somebody should make a movie about that someday...
John Mellencamp - Lonely Ol Night
A Ha - Take On Me
Bruce Springsteen - I'm On Fire
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
Madonna - Dress You Up
Phillip Bailey & Phil Collins - Easy Lover
Bryan Adams - Somebody
Depeche Mode - People Are People
...and the number one song on this day in 1985:
John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
9/13/12
1972 --- Joe's learning that saying "Good night" in excess can be a good thing. Thanks Waltons!
America - A Horse With No Name
Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll
Elton John - Levon
The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
Don McLean - American Pie
Chicago - Saturday In The Park
Derrick & The Dominos - Layla
Badfinger - Day After Day
...and the number one song on this day in 1972:
Looking Glass - Brandy
9/12/12
1988 --- It's a good year for baseball. Kirk Gibson is hitting one of the most famous home runs in baseball history in the World Series...and Joe's watching "Bull Durham"
John Mellencamp - Cherry Bomb
Edie Brickell - What I Am
Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
Elton John - I Don't Want To Go On With You Like That
INXS - New Sensation
Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
Def Leppard - Hysteria
Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
...and the number one song on this day in 1988:
Guns 'n' Roses - Sweet Child 'o Mine
9/11/12
2001 --- Joe's pretty sure you remember where you were today.
Five For Fighting - Superman
Nickelback - How You Remind Me
Dido - Thank You
Lifehouse - Hanging By a Moment
Matchbox 20 - If You're Gone
Christina Aguilera / Pink / Mya / Lil' Kim - Lady Marmalade
Enrique Iglesias - Hero
Calling - Wherever You Will Go
...and the number one song on this day in 2001:
Faith Hill - There You'll Be
9/10/12
1984 --- Madonna is rolling around the first MTV VMA stage in a wedding dress. Joe's never going to forget that!
Night Ranger - Sister Christian
Madonna - Holiday
ZZ Top - Legs
Phil Collins - Against All Odds
Rick Springfield - Love Somebody
Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
...and the number one song on this day in 1984:
Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
9/7/12
1986 --- Joe's wearing Dockers for the first time...not sure if that makes him a squre or not...
Huey Lewis & The News - Hip To Be Square
Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes
Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
Timbuk 3 - The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
Cyndi Lauper - True Colors
Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
...and the number one song on this day in 1986:
Bananarama - Venus
9/6/12
1980 --- Joe's watching the cult classic "Flash Gordon." Joe's smuggling in slices of cheese to complete the experience.
Tom Petty - Refugee
Lipps, Inc - Funkytown
Billy Joel - You May Be Right
Bob Seger - Fire Lake
Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
Journey - Anyway You Want It
Hall & Oates - You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
...and the number one song on this day in 1980:
Diana Ross - Upside Down
9/5/12
1975 --- Elton John gets his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Joe opts not to duplicate Elton's wardrobe.
Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom
Tavares - It Only Takes a Minute
Styx - Lady
War - Why Can't We Be Friends?
Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run
David Bowie - Changes
Grand Funk Railroad - Some Kind Of Wonderful
Doobie Brothers - Black Water
...and the number one song on this day in 1975:
KC & The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
9/4/12
1982 --- Joe's watching "Conan The Barbarian." James Earl Jones dies a rather impressive death.
Dazz Band - Let It Whip
Police - Spirits In The Material World
Laura Branigan - Gloria
John Mellencamp - Jack & Diane
Motels - Only The Lonely
J Geils Band - Freeze Frame
Hall & Oates - I Can't Go For That
Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
...and the number one song on this day in 1982:
Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
9/3/12
Labor Day --- It's Joe's salute to YOU, the working man and woman in the Great Lakes Bay Region!
Pretenders - Back On The Chain Gang
Rose Royce - Car Wash
Loverboy - Working For The Weekend
Sheena Easton - Morning Train (9 to 5)
Styx - Blue Collar Man
Billy Joel - Allentown
Beatles - Hard Days Night
Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money
Huey Lewis & The News - Workin' For a Living
8/31/12
1994 --- Spam. Joe's learning it's not just a weird meat in a box anymore...
Cranberries - Dreams
Gin Blossoms - Found Out About You
US3 - Cantaloop
Collective Soul - Shine
Sheryl Crow - All I Wanna Do
Tom Petty - You Don't Know How It Feels
Ace Of Base - Don't Turn Around
Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song
...and the number one song on this day in 1994:
Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
8/30/12
1987 --- Joe's laughing at Tom Hanks and Dan Akroyd in "Dragnet"
Bon Jovi - Livin' On a Prayer
Chris DeBurgh - The Lady In Red
Peter Gabriel - Big Time
Poison - Talk Dirty To Me
Madonna - La Isla Bonita
Lou Gramm - Midnight Blue
Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
Pink Floyd - Learning To Fly
...and the number one song on this day in 1987:
Los Lobos - La Bamba
8/29/12
1971 --- Joe's wardrobe is chock full of t-shirts with pictures of the Hindenburg crashing. Thanks a lot Led Zeppelin!
Doors - Love Her Madly
John Lennon - Imagine
Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee
Rod Stewart - Maggie Mae
Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On?
Led Zeppelin - Black Dog
Van Morrison - Domino
...and the number one song on this day in 1971:
Bee Gees - How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
8/28/12
1983 --- Just like this week with Hurricane Issac...Joe's glad he's living in Mid-Michigan in August 83...Hurricane Alicia is pounding Texas.
Michael Jackson - Beat It
Clash - Rock The Casbah
Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
Tubes - She's a Beauty
Prince - Little Red Corvette
Journey - Seperate Ways
Irene Cara - Flashdance
Styx - Mr. Roboto
...and the number one song on this day in 1983:
Police - Every Breath You Take
8/27/12
1989 --- Pete Rose is banned from baseball this week. Joe's hoping his hairstyle is banned as well.
Roxette - The Look
38 Special - Second Chance
B-52's - Roam
Def Leppard - Armaggedon It
Madonna - Like a Prayer
U2 - Angel Of Harlem
Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
... and the number one song on this day in 1989:
Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
8/24/12
1981 --- Joe would love to buy IBM's new personal computer. Unfortunately Joe doesn't have 5 grand...
Tom Petty - The Waiting
Blondie - The Tide Is High
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
Olivia Newton-John - Physical
REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run
Rick James - Super Freak
Billy Squire - The Stroke
Hall & Oates - Private Eyes
...and the number one song on this day in 1981:
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
8/23/12
1977 --- Elvis dies. Suffice it to say Joe's bumming.
Steve Miller Band - Swingtown
Rose Royce - Car Wash
Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son
Hall & Oates - Rich Girl
Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun
Sanford Townsend Band - Smoke From a Distant Fire
Foreigner - Cold As Ice
Bob Seger - Night Moves
...and the number one song on this day in 1977:
The Emotions - Best Of My Love
8/22/12
1985 --- David Letterman is harrassing the crew of The Today Show with a bullhorn. Somehow Joe's not surprised when he doesn't get The Tonight Show gig when Carson retires...
Power Station - Some Like It Hot
Bryan Adams - Heaven
Loverboy - Lovin' Every Minute Of It
Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days
Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home
John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire
...and the number one song on this day in 1985:
Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love
8/21/12
1988 --- The Expendables 2 is just a twinkle in Sly Stallone's eye...Joe's watching him in Rambo 3
Aerosmith - Rag Doll
Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
Rod Stewart - Forever Young
Poison - Nothin' But a Good Time
Erasure - Chains Of Love
INXS - Need You Tonight
Def Leppard - Love Bites
...and the number one song on this day in 1988:
Steve Winwood - Roll With It
8/20/12
1992 --- Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida this week. Joe's thanking his lucky stars Michigan doesn't get hurricanes...
Tom Cochrane - Life Is a Highway
Sophie B. Hawkins - Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Genesis - I Can't Dance
Sir Mix-a-Lot - Baby Got Back
U2 - Mysterious Ways
Mr. Big - To Be With You
Van Halen - Right Now
...and the number one song on this day in 1992:
Boyz II Men - End Of The Road
8/17/12
One Hit Wonders --- Because Joe believes anyone with 15 minutes of fame deserves a lifetime of recognition.
Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
T'Pau - Heart and Soul
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
New Radicals - You Get What You Give
Softcell - Tainted Love
8/16/12
1974 --- Richard Nixon resigns the Presidency this month. Joe's more concerned about trying make his voice sound like Barry White's.
Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run
Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love
Eagles - Already Gone
Bachman Turner Overdrive - Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
David Essex - Rock On
Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good
Steve Miller Band - The Joker
Elton John - The Bitch Is Back
...and the number one song on this day in 1974:
Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
8/15/12
1986 --- Joe wishes he had a voice like Rod Roddy. Maybe he'd be named the permanent voice of "The Prince Is Right" today instead of Rod.
OMD - If You Leave
Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Boston - Amanda
Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Mr. Mister - Kyrie
Robert Palmer - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
Van Halen - Dreams
...and the number one song on this day in 1986:
Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
8/14/12
1979 --- Joe's trying to buy a suit like John Belushi and Dan Akroyd are wearing to front the "Blues Brothers"
Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Supertramp - The Logical Song
Anita Bell - Ring My Bell
Bad Company - Rock and Roll Fantasy
Journey - Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'
Cheap Trick - I Want You To Want Me
Blues Brothers - Soul Man
Foreigner - Dirty White Boy
...and the number one song on this day in 1979:
Chic - Good Times
8/13/12
1984 --- President Reagan signs legislation outlawing Russia forever. This teaches Joe a valuable lesson: ALWAYS assume the mic is on...
Cars - You Might Think
Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
Scandal - The Warrior
Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
Billy Idol - Eyes Without a Face
Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen
John Mellencamp - Authority Song
Wang Chung - Dance Hall Days
...and the number one song on this day in 1984:
Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters
8/10/12
1980 -- Al Kaline is being elected to the baseball hall of fame this month. Joe still thinks Alkaline batteries are named after Mr. Tiger.
Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart
Blondie - Call Me
Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why
Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Spinners - Working My Way Back To You
Jackson Browne - Boulevard
Bob Seger - Against The Wind
ZZ Top - Cheap Sunglasses
...and the number one song on this day in 1980:
Olivia Newton-John - Magic
8/9/12
1996 - Joe's trying to find some gold shoes like Michael Johnson's wearing in the Atlanta Olympics.
No Doubt - Just a Girl
Smashing Pumpkins - 1979
Joan Osborne - One Of Us
Bodeans - Closer To Free
Alanis Morisette - You Learn
Sublime - What I Got
Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy
Goo Goo Dolls - Name
...and the number one song on this day in 1996:
Los Del Rio - Macarena
8/8/12
1982 --- Joe's watching "The Wrath of Khan." Joe's not saying whether he's dressing like Spock at the theater.
Joan Jett - I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out
Eddie Money - Think I'm In Love
Go Go's - We Got The Beat
Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers
Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Coming
Stray Cats - Rock This Town
Scandal - Goodbye To You
...and the number one song on this day in 1982:
Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
8/7/12
1987 --- MTV Europe is launched. Joe's not having any luck getting his cable company to come through for him.
Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself
Sting - We'll Be Together
Los Lobos - La Bamba
REM - The One I Love
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
Genesis - Land Of Confusion
Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is a Place On Earth
Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
...and the number one song on this day in 1987:
Bob Seger - Shakedown
8/6/12
1976 --- Joe's trying to convice his parents to join him on "Family Feud"
Electric Light Orchestra - Evil Woman
Gary Wright - Dream Weaver
Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town
Orleans - Still The One
Paul McCartney & Wings - Silly Love Songs
Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
Steve Miller Band - Take The Money And Run
Boz Scaggs - Lowdown
...and the number one song on this day in 1976:
Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart
8/3/12
Songs by Prince --- Who knew Prince wrote so many hit songs for other artists? Oh yeah...Joe did! And he feels like playing them...
Prince - Let's Go Crazy
Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
Bangles - Manic Monday
Morris Day & The Time - Jungle Love
Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
Sheila E - The Glamorous Life
Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls
Prince - Purple Rain
8/2/12
1983 --- Joe's still scared of Skeletor from "He-Man"
Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
John Mellencamp - Crumblin' Down
Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
Don Henley - Dirty Laundry
Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz
Sammy Hagar - Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Pretenders - Back On The Chain Gang
...and the number one song on this day in 1983:
Police - Every Breath You Take
8/1/12
1989 --- Joe's playing his brand new Game Boy!
Def Leppard - Rocket
Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise
Tom Petty - Runnin' Down a Dream
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
Billy Joel - We Didn't Start The Fire
Guns 'n' Roses - Patience
Madonna - Express Yourself
Roy Orbison - You Got It
...and the number one song on this day in 1989:
Martika - Toy Soldiers
7/31/12
1978 --- Joe's watching the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton in the movie "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"...some Joe expected it to be better...
Heart - Straight On
Exile - Kiss You All Over
Jackson Browne - Running On Empty
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
Foreigner - Double Vision
Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
Styx - Come Sail Away
Jimmy Buffett - Cheeseburger In Paradise
...and the number one song on this day in 1978:
Rolling Stones - Miss You
7/30/12
1981 --- Joe's girlfriend is sporting the very unfortunate "Menswear" look.
Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
AC/DC - Back In Black
Foreigner - Waiting For a Girl Like You
Donnie Iris - Ah! Leah!
Phil Collins - I Missed Again
Kool & The Gang - Celebration
Loverboy - Turn Me Loose
Hall & Oates - Kiss On My List
...and the number one song on this day in 1981:
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
7/27/12
1985 --- Joe's calling his cable company. Nick at Nite is launching this month!
Madonna - Material Girl
Power Station - Bang a Gong (Get It On)
REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
David Lee Roth - California Girls
John Mellencamp - Small Town
Phil Collins - Don't Lose My Number
Motley Crue - Smokin' In The Boys Room
Duran Duran - A View To a Kill
...and the number one song on this day in 1985:
Paul Young - Every Time You Go Away
7/26/12
1988 --- Joe thinks Ben Johnson is just a little TOO fast in the 100m at the Olympics. Turns out some drug tests agree with Joe.
Guns 'n' Roses - Sweet Child o Mine
INXS - Never Tear Us Apart
Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning
Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This?
REM - It's The End Of The World
U2 - Desire
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Lita Ford - Kiss Me Deadly
...and the number one song on this day in 1988:
Steve Winwood - Roll With It
7/25/12
1972 --- Joe can't believe how fast Mark Spitz is swimming at the Olympics. You'd think all that hair would slow him down.
Doobie Brothers - Listen To The Music
Elton John - Rocket Man
Raspberries - Go All The Way
O'Jays - Backstabbers
Hollies - Long Cool Woman
Alice Cooper - School's Out
Eagles - Take It Easy
Argent - Hold Your Head Up
...and the number one song on this day in 1972:
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
7/24/12
1986 --- Joe's chest is swelling with Red White and Blue pride watching the Statue of Liberty reopen after several years of restoration.
Level 42 - Something About You
John Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The USA
Prince - Kiss
Bob Seger - Like a Rock
Bananarama - Venus
Van Halen - Love Walks In
Janet Jackson - Nasty
Glass Tiger - Don't You Forget Me (When I'm Gone)
...and the number one song on this day in 1986:
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
7/23/12
1998 --- Joe's girlfriend is watching "Sex In The City." Joe isn't...it's a source of tension.
Semisonic - Closing Time
Barenaked Ladies - One Week
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss a Thing
Sheryl Crow - My Favorite Mistake
Marcy Playground - Sex and Candy
Backstreet Boys - Everybody
The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony
Chumbawumba - Tubthumping
...and the number one song on this day in 1998:
Shania Twain - You're Still The One
7/20/12
Weather --- Joe figured since the weather's been so odd this year, he'd play songs to salute Mother Nature. Turns out it wasn't that hard...
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Phil Collins - I Wish It Would Rain Down
Smashmouth - Walking On The Sun
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Eurythmics - Here Comes The Rain Again
Sheryl Crow - Soak Up The Sun
The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men
Live - Lightning Crashes
Bob Seger - Against The Wind
7/19/12
1984 --- Mary Lou Retton wins All-Around Gold at the LA Olympics. Somehow Joe always knew a girl from Dewitt, Michigan would be poised to follow in her footsteps...Joe's got (Jordan) "Weiber" Fever!
Huey Lewis & The News - The Heart of Rock 'n' Roll
Cyndi Lauper - She Bop
Billy Squire - Rock Me Tonight
Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
Kenny Loggins - Footloose
Madonna - Lucky Star
Steve Perry - Oh Sherrie
Van Halen - I'll Wait
...and the number one song on this day in 1984:
Prince - When Doves Cry
7/18/12
1980 --- Every time Joe learns Darth Vader is Luke's father he's surprised. You'd think by the 4th or 5th time Joe would see that coming...
Pete Townsend - Let My Love Open The Door
Bob Seger - You'll Accompany Me
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
Tom Petty - Don't Do Me Like That
Genesis - Misunderstanding
Jefferson Starship - Jane
Manhattans - Shining Star
Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
...and the number one song on this day in 1980:
Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll To Me
7/17/12
1975 --- Warren Klope is setting a record by skipping a stone 24 times on Lake Superior. The best Joe can muster is 5...
Chicago - Old Days
LaBelle - Lady Marmalade
ZZ Top - Tush
Elton John - Island Girl
Bad Company - Feel Like Making Love
Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
David Bowie - Young Americans
Bachman Turner Overdrive - Roll On Down The Highway
...and the number one song on this day in 1975:
Van McCoy - The Hustle
7/16/12
1982 --- Joe believes everything about the Jerry Lawler vs. Andy Kauffman feud is real. Of course Joe also believes in the Tooth Fairy.
Stevie Nicks - Edge Of Seventeen
Toto - Roseanna
Toni Basil - Mickey
Journey - Open Arms
Foreigner - Juke Box Hero
Hall & Oates - I Can't Go For That
Pat Benatar - Shadows Of The Night
Fleetwood Mac - Gypsy
...and the number one song on this day in 1982:
Human League - Don't You Want Me
7/13/12
1987 --- The Iran-Contra hearings are dominating the news. Joe's doing his best to ignore it...
Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
Genesis - In Too Deep
George Michael & Wham! - I Want Your Sex
Bryan Adams - Heat Of The Night
Michael Jackson - Bad
Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right
...and the number one song on this day in 1987:
Heart - Alone
7/12/12
1993 --- Joe admits it, he's sneaking a peak at the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers"
Blind Melon - No Rain
Haddaway - What Is Love?
Stone Temple Pilots - Plush
Duran Duran - Ordinary World
Ace of Base - All That She Wants
Tom Petty - Mary Jane's Last Dance
UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love
Soul Asylum - Runaway Train
...and the number one song on this day in 1993:
Janet Jackson - That's The Way Love Goes
7/11/12
1983 --- Joe's hoping your summer roadtrip goes better than the Griswold's did in "National Lampoon's Vacation"
Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance
Golden Earring - Twilight Zone
Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue
Quiet Riot - Cum On Feel The Noise
Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart
David Bowie - China Girl
...and the number one song on this day in 1983:
Police - Every Breath You Take
7/10/12
1971 --- Joe's watching Reggie Jackson hit the Tiger Stadium light tower at the '71 All Star Game. Joe can't do that...
Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes
Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven
Badfinger - Day After Day
Santana - Black Magic Woman
Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
Elton John - Your Song
...and the number one song on this day in 1971:
Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
7/9/12
1989 --- Joe's entering rooms like Kramer in his new favorite show "Seinfeld"
Great White - Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Real Life - Send Me an Angel
Tom Petty - Runnin' Down a Dream
Love and Rockets - So Alive
B-52's - Love Shack
Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood
Richard Marx - Satisified
Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
...and the number one song on this day in 1989:
Fine Young Cannibals - Good Thing
7/6/12
1977 --- Joe's in the air conditioning, watching 'Star Wars' over and over and over and over...
Steve Miller Band - Jet Airliner
Commodores - Brick House
Heart - Barracuda
10cc - The Things We Do For Love
Manfred Mann - Blinded By The Light
Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
Paul McCartney & Wings - Maybe I'm Amazed
...and the number one song on this day in 1977:
Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)
7/5/12
1981 --- Joe's getting to know the name Sandra Day O'Connor. President Reagan's nominating her to be the first woman on the Supreme Court this week.
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
John Mellencamp - Ain't Even Done With The Night
Go Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed
REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run
Billy Squire - The Stroke
Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine to Five)
Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
...and the number one song on this day in 1981:
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
7/4/12
Independence Day --- Joe's playing song to salute America...or at least songs with America in the title
John Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The USA
Don McLean - American Pie
Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA
Tom Petty - American Girl
James Brown - Living In America
Lenny Kravitz - American Woman
Neal Diamond - America
Grand Funk Railroad - We're An American Band
Ray Charles - America The Beautiful
7/3/12
1985 --- Joe's feeling all patriotic watching Rocky kick some Ivan Drago butt in "Rocky 4"
Pat Benatar - We Belong
ABC - Be Near Me
Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
Heart - Never
Tom Petty - Don't Come Around Here No More
Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
Bryan Adams - Summer of '69
John Fogerty - The Old Man Down The Road
...and the number one song on this day in 1985:
Phil Collins - Sussudio
7/2/12
1988 --- Joe's loving the summer olympics...mostly because "Flo-Jo" is a sweet nickname.
Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistable
Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
Guns 'n' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle
Sheriff - When I'm With You
Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Van Halen - When It's Love
Escape Club - Wild Wild West
Aerosmith - Angel
...and the number one song on this day in 1988:
Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
6/29/12
1986 --- Joe's favorite action star is Johnny 5 in "Short Circuit"
Bon Jovi - You Give Love a Bad Name
Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
The Outfield - Your Love
Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
Eddie Money - I Wanna Go Back
Cameo - Word Up
Huey Lewis & The News - Stuck With You
Run DMC & Aerosmith - Walk This Way
...and the number one song on this day in 1986:
Billy Ocean - They'll Be Sad Songs
6/28/12
1997 --- Joe's convinced Jack Nicholson is the the meanest author ever in "As Good As It Gets."
Sister Hazel - All For You
Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
Smashmouth - Walking On The Sun
Hanson - MMM Bop
Sheryl Crow - Every Day Is a Winding Road
Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
Meredith Brooks - Bitch
...and the number one song on this day in 1997:
Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - Missing You
6/27/12
1980 --- There's a whole slew of new Star Wars toys on the market...and Joe's buying them!
Devo - Whip It
Eagles - The Long Run
AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
Gary Numan - Cars
Kenny Loggins - I'm Alright
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall Pt2
Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll To Me
...and the number one song on this day in 1980:
Paul McCartney - Coming Up
6/26/12
1984 --- Joe's watching the poor man's "Smurfs"...gotta love the "Snorks"
Sheila E - The Glamorous Life
Van Halen - Jump
Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
Huey Lewis & The News - I Want a New Drug
Madonna - Like a Virgin
Eurythmics - Here Comes The Rain Again
Ratt - Round and Round
Rod Stewart - Some Guys Have All The Luck
...and the number one song on this day in 1984:
Duran Duran - The Reflex
6/25/12
1974 --- Joe's looking for love. Hey...Cher is divorcing Sonny Bono...that could work out right?
Golden Earring - Radar Love
Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
Paul McCartney & Wings - Jet
Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
Bachman Turner-Overdrive - Let It Ride
Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Grand Funk Railroad - The Loco Motion
...and the number one song on this day in 1974:
Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
6/22/12
1982 --- Joe's watching the summer blockbuster "ET"...and craving Reeses.
Men at Work - Who Can It Be Now
J Geils Band - Centerfold
Quarterflash - Harden My Heart
Asia - Heat Of The Moment
Don Henley & Stevie Nicks - Leather and Lace
Loverboy - Working For The Weekend
Softcell - Tainted Love
Van Halen - (Oh) Pretty Woman
...and the number one song on this day in 1982:
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony & Ivory
6/21/12
1979 --- Joe's climbing into his car through the window...just like the guys on his new favorite show: "The Dukes of Hazzard"
Toto - Hold The Line
Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
The Knack - My Sharona
Little River Band - Lonesome Loser
Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
Chic - Good Times
Cars - Let's Go
Nick Lowe - Cruel To Be Kind
...and the number one song on this day in 1979:
Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
6/20/12
1987 --- It's so hot Joe's wearing a tank top like Kurt Russell in 87's "Overboard"
U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
George Michael - Faith
Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive
Steve Winwood - Valerie
Psuedo Echo - Funkytown
Genesis - Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Madonna - Open Your Heart
Def Leppard - Animal
...and the number one song on this day in 1987:
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Head To Toe
6/19/12
1991 --- Seriously, why is Joe taking his girlfriend to see "Cape Fear?"
Jesus Jones - Right Here Right Now
Londonbeat - I've Been Thinking About You
Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home
REM - Losing My Religion
Seal - Crazy
EMF - Unbelievable
Damn Yankees - High Enough
Black Crowes - Hard To Handle
...and the number one song on this day in 1991:
Paula Abdul - Rush Rush
6/18/12
1983 --- Sally Ride is the first US Woman in space today. Safe to say she's WAYYYY out of Joe's league.
Prince - 1999
Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
Pat Benatar - Love Is a Battlefield
Madness - Our House
Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Starting Something
Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages
Michael Sembello - Maniac
Men at Work - Down Under
...and the number one song on this day in 1983:
The Police - Every Breath You Take
6/15/12
1973 --- Heidi Klum is born. Hey! Joe's got a chance with her again! A very small chance...but still a chance.
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Dobie Gray - Drift Away
Deep Purple - Smoke On The Water
War - The Cisco Kid
Pink Floyd - Money
Glady Knight & The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
Steely Dan - Reeling In The Years
Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin'
...and the number one song on this day in 1973:
Paul McCartney & Wings - My Love
6/14/12
1989 --- Joe wants a hotel room overlooking centerfield at the brand new Skydome in Toronto.
The Cure - Love Song
Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
Roxette - Listen To Your Heart
Aerosmith - Love In An Elevator
Fine Young Cannibals - Good Thing
Warrant - Heaven
Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted
REM - Stand
...and the number one song on this day in 1989:
New Kids On The Block - I'll Be Loving You (Forever)
6/13/12
1981 --- This week Joe's watching the new summer blockbuster, "Raiders of the Lost Ark"...Han Solo learned to use a bullwhip!
Police - De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
Styx - The Best Of Times
Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams
Foreigner - Urgent
Juice Newton - Queen Of Hearts
The Who - You Better You Bet
Rick Springfield - I've Done Everything For You
Rush - Tom Sawyer
...and the number one song on this day in 1981:
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
6/12/12
1976 --- It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...a bird. Joe's watching the Tigers Mark Fydrich talk to the baseball in June 76.
Foghat - Slow Ride
Eagles - Take It To The Limit
Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
Steve Miller Band - Rock 'n' Me
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
David Bowie - Golden Years
KC & The Sunshine Band - Shake Your Booty
Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town
...and the number one song on this day in 1976:
Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight
6/11/12
1985 --- Joe's playing "Duck Hunt" on his Nintendo. Joe always loses once there's more than 2 flying at a time.
Autograph - Turn Up The Radio
Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On
A Ha - Take On Me
John Mellencamp - Lonely Ol' Night
Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance
...and the number one song on this day in 1985:
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
6/8/12
Fun with Geography --- Joe's going around the world in 9 songs.
Boston - More Than a Feeling
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
Asia - Heat Of The Moment
Chicago - 25 Or 6 To 4
Europe - The Final Countdown
Eagles - Hotel California
Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son
6/7/12
1988 --- Joe's watching "Rainman" It never occurred to Joe that he could eat pancakes with toothpicks.
Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
Bangles - Hazy Shade Of Winter
Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
INXS - New Sensation
Phil Collins - A Groovy Kind Of Love
Def Leppard - Hysteria
...and the number one song on this day in 1988:
Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
6/6/12
1995 --- As far as Joe's concerned the best part of "Batman Forever" is Seal's "Kiss From a Rose"
Blues Traveler - Run Around
Seal - Kiss From a Rose
Bush - Comedown
Hootie & The Blowfish - Let Her Cry
Melissa Etheridge - I'm The Only One
Collective Soul - December
Natalie Merchant - Carnival
The Rembrandts - I'll Be There For You
...and the number one song on this day in 1995:
Bryan Adams - Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman
6/5/12
1986 --- Joe's loving watching all the slime on "Double-Dare." Hilarious!
Huey Lewis & The News - Hip To Be Square
Madonna - True Blue
INXS - What You Need
Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Fabulous Thunderbirds - Tuff Enuff
Steve Winwood - Higher Love
Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
...and the number one song on this day in 1986:
Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love of All
6/4/12
1978 --- "Affirmed" wins the Triple Crown. Joe's hoping "I'll Have Another" can do the same this weekend.
The Who - Who Are You
A Taste of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
Bob Seger - Hollywood Nights
Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally
Boston - Don't Look Back
Chic - Le Freak
Billy Joel - Moving Out
Lynyrd Skynyrd - What's You Name
...and the number one song on this day in 1978:
Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - You're The One That I Want
6/1/12
1980 --- "We have clearance Clarence...Roger Roger...What's my vector Victor?" Joe's laughing at "Airplane!"
Billy Joel - You May Be Right
Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
Tom Petty - Refugee
Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
Bob Seger - Fire Lake
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
Rolling Stones - She's So Cold
...and the number one song on this day in 1980:
Lipps Inc. - Funkytown
5/31/12
1984 --- Thanks to "Gremlins" Joe still can't buy a Furby
ZZ Top - Legs
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
U2 - Pride
Cars - Drive
Van Halen - Panama
Mathew Wilder - Break My Stride
Night Ranger - Sister Christian
Duran Duran - The Reflex
...and the number one song on this day in 1984:
Deneice Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
5/30/12
1972 --- Joe smells what The Rock is cooking...and it smells like a dirty diaper. Duane Johnson is born in May 72.
Elton John - Honky Cat
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Led Zeppelin - Black Dog
America - Ventura Highway
Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes
Looking Glass - Brandy
T-Rex - Bang a Gong
Badfinger - Day After Day
...and the number one song on this day in 1972:
The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
5/29/12
1982 --- Joe's buying a Commodore 64. Too bad he's not saving his money for a new technology called compact discs.
John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
38 Special - Caught Up In You
Human League - Don't You Want Me
Billy Squire - Everybody Wants You
Huey Lewis & The News - Do You Believe In Love
Dazz Band - Whip It
Cars - Shake It Up
...and the number one song on this day in 1982:
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony & Ivory
5/28/12
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