I Grew up Petoskey Michigan... and for the last 13 years - have made Grand Rapids my home. I love it here, and the people are great too. I started in Radio as as a teenager, and going on my 14th year in radio in West Michigan! I've lived in all four "Quadrants" of Grand Rapids, but now reside on the West Side with my Dog, two cats, 13 pinball machines and my grand piano. Love hockey, football, auto racing, playing the piano, singing, live music, theater and being outdoors - and love exploring West Michigan and new places. I'm THRILLED to be on Classic Hits 98-7 from 10-3 Every day. Drop me a line anytime!
Matt Hendricks
‘Muskrat Love’ by Captain and Tenille
Captain & Tennille recorded "Muskrat Love" for their 1976 album release Song of Joy. According to Toni Tennille, who comprised Captain & Tennille with her husband Daryl Dragon, the duo had added the song to their nightclub set list a few years earlier after hearing the America single on their car radio: Tennille - "I said to Daryl: 'Did you hear that? I swear they're singing
‘Is This Love?’ by Survivor – Classic Hit or Miss
When Seconds Count is the sixth album from American rock band Survivor, and the second featuring vocalist Jimi Jamison. The album included the hit single, "Is This Love", which peaked at #9 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1987...
Matt’s Quote of the Day – Gilda Radner
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
WFGR Classic Hits Convertible Giveaway [VIDEO]
Well, you've heard all talking about it - now see exactly what went down on Saturday as Matt Uzarski of Grand Rapids won the Classic Hits Convertible. See how it came down to a TIE between Matt and James!
‘Sartorial Eloquence’ by Elton John – Classic Hit or Miss
"Sartorial Eloquence" is a song by Elton John with lyrics written by Tom Robinson. It is the third track of his 1980 album, 21 at 33. In the U.K., it was issued as "Sartorial Eloquence", and in the U.S. as "Don't Ya Wanna Play This Game No More?". It was a modest success, reaching No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100.
WFGR Retrovision: Bosom Buddies [VIDEO]
TV like this just doesn't exist any more. This show only last two years, but started a loyal following, and of course, launched a career for Tom Hanks. There just aren't enough TV shows on these days with men dressing in Drag! Remember what song they used at the theme...
Matt’s Quote of the Day – John F. Kennedy
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
‘Family of Man’ by Three Dog Night – Classic Hit or Miss
The band was formed in 1967 by three vocalists, Danny Hutton (who got his start with Hanna-Barbera Records in 1965), Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells (who landed a recording contract with Dunhill Records). During 1967 they made some recordings with Brian Wilson and initially went by the name of Redwood...
Matt’s Quote of the Day – Jean De la Fontaine
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
Matt’s Quote of the Day – Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Here's today's quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm....
‘Who’s Holding Donna Now’ by Debarge – Classic Hit or Miss
"Who's Holding Donna Now" is a 1985 hit single recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label. It was their second consecutive top ten U.S. hit after the release of "Rhythm of the Night". After recording the successful dance single, the group returned to their more comfortable standard of ballads.
Michael Mcdonald at the Meijer Gardens – Concert Review
It was a near sell out crowd at the Fred Meijer Gardens - and for good reason. Michael Mcdonald took to the stage just after 8PM - and it was non stop music from there. He opened with two classic Doobie Brother Songs. From there, he went into "Sweet Freedom" and to a surprise to many, he then comment that they he was going to do a song he co-wrote with Carly Simon - "You Belong to