#OriginalPresentation • PHIL SPECTOR’S CHRISTMAS ALBUM / Track #1: ‘White Christmas’ by Darlene Love in HD STEREO! /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 12, 2015 | #OriginalPresentations, 60's, American Artists, Holiday Hits, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Rock & Roll, Top 40

Sponsored   A holiday tradition for pop music lovers since 1963, A Christmas Gift For You from Philles Records (later re-issued as Phil Spector’s Christmas Album is being presented here track-by-track over the Yuletide season – all 13 songs in...

Records I Bought As A Kid • GREAT 60’s ‘GARAGE-ROCK’ HITS – Volume One! [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 11, 2015 | #RecordsIBoughtAsAKid, 60's, American Artists, Garage Rock, Oldies, Pop, Rock, Top 40

Sponsored One of the great sounds of the mid-sixtes Top 40/Pop era was a very influential genre of music known as ‘garage rock.’ The style earned the moniker (also ‘garage band’) first, from recordings which used just the basic instruments (two...

#OnThisDay… December 11, 1964 • SAM COOKE: Shot Dead in L.A. – ‘You Send Me’ & ‘Chain Gang’ + 3 Covers of His Songs [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 11, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Oldies, Pop, Soul, Top 40

Advertisement   December 11, 1964 Clearly, December has been bad month historically for tragic deaths of legendary music giants – all of whom are now members of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. For the third time in four days, yet another tragedy...

#OnThisDay… December 10, 1967 • OTIS REDDING: Killed in Plane Crash – ‘Dock of the Bay’ + Covers by Aretha, The Stones & More [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 10, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Funk, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Soul, Top 40

Advertisement   December 10, 1966 One of the greatest soul singer-songwriters of all time died tragically on this date. Otis Redding was killed while aboard a small, twin-engine aircraft which plunged into Lake Monona at Madision, Wisconsin. Redding was just 26....

#OnThisDay… December 9, 1989 • BILLY JOEL: ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ Hot at #1 [Audio+Lyrics+Video+Bonus] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 9, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 80's, American Artists, Classic Hits, Pop, Top 40, Videos

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#OnThisDay… December 8, 1980 • JOHN LENNON: His ‘Dream’ Died 35 Years Ago [News Video+Articles+Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 8, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 70's, 80's, Beatles, Classic Hits, Oldies, Pop, Top 40, UK Artists, Videos

Advertisement   December 8, 1980 John Lennon was a dreamer, for sure – “but I’m not the only one” as he correctly states in the John Lennon Plastic Ono Band classic song Imagine. His dreams died 35 years ago in the foyer outside his New...

#Post • THE BEATLES: Official Fan Club Christmas Records Coming This Season! /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 6, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, Beatles, British Invasion Era, Holiday Hits, Novelty, Oldies, Pop, Top 40, UK Artists

Advertisement For seven straight holiday seasons, from 1963, during the beginning of their rise to fame, to 1969, just prior to the group’s breakup, The Beatles released a specially recorded Christmas greeting available exclusively for the members of their...

#Post • RINGO STARR: Original Drum Kit Sold to Indy Colt’s NFL Owner! /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 5, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, Beatles, British Invasion Era, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40, UK Artists

(Photo Above Courtesy Julien’s Auctions)   Advertisement   #Post Being an NFL team franchise owner has it’s extra-curricular rewards – like owning Beatle Ringo Starr’s original 3-piece Ludwig drum kit! Bob Irsay, who’s already...

#Post • PHIL SPECTOR: Preview Medley #2 of ‘A Christmas Gift For You’ in HD STEREO! [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 4, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, American Artists, Holiday Hits, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40

Advertisement A holiday tradition for pop music lovers since 1963, A Christmas Gift For You from Philles Records (sometimes referred to as ‘Phil Spector’s Christmas Album’) will be presented here track-by-track – all 13 songs featured in their...

#Post • PHIL SPECTOR: Preview Medley #1: ‘A Christmas Gift For You’ in HD STEREO! [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 3, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, American Artists, Holiday Hits, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40

Advertisement A holiday tradition for pop music lovers since 1963, A Christmas Gift For You from Philles Records (aka ‘The Phil Spector Christmas Album’) will be presented here track-by-track. But what’s special is that all 13 songs will be featured...

Records I Bought As A Kid • THE KINKS / THE ARBORS / CRISPIAN ST. PETERS [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 2, 2015 | #RecordsIBoughtAsAKid, 60's, American Artists, Oldies, Pop, Top 40

Sponsored Something a little different today (and a bit off the wall)? When I was rooting around the HOTH music vault yesterday for another blog post, I came across some song titles that I haven’t heard in quite awhile. I actually shelled out anywhere...

Just Heard At Starbucks® • JAY And The TECHNIQUES: Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie + The ‘Original’ [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 1, 2015 | #JustHeardAtStarbucks®, 60's, American Artists, Oldies, Pop, Top 40

Sponsored   #JustHeardAtStarbucks® Another day at the “office” and another “oh wow” (at least on the Starbucks sound system) here on their patio at Little Road in New Port Richey. Among the increasingly played holiday hits is a smattering...

#OnThisDay… December 1, 1985 • MR. MISTER: ‘Broken Wings’ Soars To #1 [Audio+Extra Track ‘Kyrie’] /

by KingoftheHits | Dec 1, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 80's, American Artists, Classic Hits, Pop, Synth Pop, Top 40

Advertisement December 1, 1985 The Los Angeles-based synth-pop band Mr. Mister flew onto the top perch of the Billboard Hot 100 with their first of two #1 million-selling singles called Broken Wings. It’s three-week stay there was a significant feat during the...

#OnThisDay… November 30, 1996 • TINY TIM: ‘Tip-Toe Thru’ The Tulips’ Singer Died [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 30, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Novelty, Oldies, Pop, Top 40

Advertisement November 30, 1996 60’s ukulele-playing pop singer Tiny Tim died on this day. He was born Herbert Khaury in Brooklyn, NY on April 12, 1930, the son of a Polish Jewish mother and Lebanese Catholic father. •   When growing up, Tiny Tim became a...

Just Heard At Starbucks® • JAMES BROWN: ‘Soulful Christmas’ [Audio]

by KingoftheHits | Nov 29, 2015 | #JustHeardAtStarbucks®, 60's, American Artists, Funk, Holiday Hits, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Soul

Sponsored   #JustHeardAtStarbucks® The holiday season is now here at my office on the patio of Starbucks on Little Road in New Port Richey, FL. And since escaping the holiday hits in most public venues is next to impossible for all but hermits, I thought...

#OnThisDay… November 29, 1941 • DENNY DOHERTY: Vocalist for The Mamas and The Papas was Born [Audio+Video Trailer] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 29, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, Canadian Artists, Folk-Rock, Oldies, Pop, Top 40, Videos

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Just Heard At Starbucks® • THE NEWBEATS: ‘Bread And Butter’ + ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 27, 2015 | #JustHeardAtStarbucks®, 60's, 80's, American Artists, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40

Sponsored   #JustHeardAtStarbucks® With the holiday season having long-arrived here in the U.S. (Christmas trees at Sam’s Club in September) it will no doubt become increasingly difficult to detect regular music amongst the bombardment of seasonal fare...

#OnThisDay… November 27, 1942 • JIMI HENDRIX: The Iconic Rock Guitar Legend Was Born [Audio+Video] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 27, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Classic Rock, Oldies, Rock, Top 40

November 27, 1942 One of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, the legendary Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington. The impact James Marshall Hendrix had during his brief four-year career is immeasurable, but the Rock and...

#Post • LITTLE EVA: Happy Thanksgiving … Let’s Turkey Trot! [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 26, 2015 | #Posts, 60's, American Artists, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40

I’ve had this one roasting in the oven of the HOTH music vault since last Thanksgiving, so it’s well done – figuratively and musically. (and pretty darn timely I’d say!) After two hits in 1962, The Loco-Motion (#1) and Keep Your Hands Off My...

Just Heard At Starbucks® • ARETHA FRANKLIN: Until You Come Back To Me [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 25, 2015 | #JustHeardAtStarbucks®, 60's, 70's, American Artists, Motown, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Soul, Top 40

Sponsored   #JustHeardAtStarbucks® Another ‘souled-out’ day (thanks ex-CHUM/Toronto radio jock and colleague Duke Roberts!) on the outdoor patio of Starbucks at Little Road in New Port Richey, FL. (from where my daily blog is produced)...

#OnThisDay… November 24, 1973 • RINGO STARR: Picture Perfect at #1 + The Official Video [Audio+Video] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 24, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 70's, Beatles, Classic Hits, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40, UK Artists, Videos

Advertisement November 24, 1973 After an absence of two years, Ringo Starr returned to the Billbaord Hot 100, topping it on this day in ’73 with the song Photograph. The gap began when Starr pursued an acting career after recording his first two...

#OnThisDay… November 23, 1964 • THE SHANGRI-LAS: Leading The Pack + The Novelty Parody Song [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 23, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Novelty, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Top 40

November 23, 1964 The girl group The Shangri-Las were cruising at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on this day with their classic song Leader Of The Pack. The second hit record in a row by the quartet from Queens, New York – and only single to sell one...

#OnThisDay… November 22, 1986 • THE HUMAN LEAGUE: In First Place + BOSTON’s Hit ‘Amanda’ [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 22, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 80's, American Artists, Classic Hits, Classic Rock, Pop, Synth Pop, Top 40, UK Artists

November 22, 1986 A song which well represented the synth-pop sound that dominated the music charts through most of eighties began a solo week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Human, by the UK electro-pop trio Human League, ended a two-week run at the top by the...

#OnThisDay… November 21, 1960 • MAURICE WILLIAMS and the ZODIACS: Their Brief ‘Stay’ at #1 [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 21, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, 70's, American Artists, Doo Wop, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Rock & Roll, Top 40

November 21, 1960 One of shortest-length 45 rpm records in pop music history, the R&B-tinged Stay by Maurice Williams and the Zodicas began a seven-day stopover at the apex of the Billboard Hot 100, replacing the Ray Charles classic Georgia On My Mind.  ...

#OnThisDay… November 20, 1967 • STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK: Sweet Wake-Up Call at the Top! [Audio] /

by KingoftheHits | Nov 20, 2015 | #OnThisDay, 60's, American Artists, Oldies, Pop, Rock, Top 40

November 20, 1967 A song which defined the ‘psychedelic rock’ sound of the sixties sat at #1 on this day in 1967. Incense And Peppermints by Glendale, California’s Strawberry Alarm Clock would sell over one million copies during its 16-week tenure on...