#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...

#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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