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'Sweet Dreams' by Air Supply – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:37:11 +0000

Lets visit 1982 for Today’s Hit or Miss! This soft rock duo would change things up slightly with this ethereal hit from 1982. Arista Records president Clive Davis teamed the group up with producer Harry Maslin and he went on to produce five top five records in a row. In 1981 Air Supply released The [...]

'Feels So Good' by Chuck Mangione – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:09:27 +0000

Feels So Good is a 1977 jazz album released by Chuck Mangione. and it contains his hit single, the title song “Feels So Good”, which in an edited form reached #4 on the U.S. charts. The song also reached the top of the Billboard adult contemporary chart. It is also frequently referenced on animated TV [...]

'We Too' by the Little River Band – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:59:47 +0000

The band chose its name after passing a road sign leading to the Victorian township of Little River, near Geelong, on the way to a performance. Little River Band enjoyed sustained commercial success not only in Australia, but also in the United States. They have sold more than 25 million records and achieved 13 U.S. Top 40 hits, besides many music awards gained in Australia.

'More Love' by Kim Carnes – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:40:29 +0000

"More Love" has been covered by several performers -- among them Paul Young, Barbara McNair, and Mica Paris. A 1976 version by Teena Marie.

The most successful recording of "More Love" was a 1980 version by Kim Carnes, included on her album Romance Dance. Carnes's remake of "More Love" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 , and at number six on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. A Spanish language version of the song, "Más Amor", was also released in some territories in Latin America. The single was the first Top 10 U.S. solo hit for Carnes, formerly of The New Christy Minstrels. Despite "More Love's" success, the follow-up single, "Cry Like a Baby", would miss the Top 40, peaking at number 44.

'Just Between You and Me' – by Lou Gramm – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:55:15 +0000

Today we go back to 1989 for the Hit or Miss. Lou Gramm was born in Rochester, New York. He attended Gates-Chili High School in Rochester, graduating with the class of 1968. He is also an alumnus of Monroe Community College in Rochester. Gramm began his musical career in his mid-teens, playing in local [...]

'Eat It' by "Weird Al Yankovic" – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:40:59 +0000

For the Final Hit or Miss for the Holiday week, how could we not do this song and Weird Al! Al is a multi-talented singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary [...]

'You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth' by Meatloaf – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:48:25 +0000

Keeping with our food theme this week, we HAVE to do Meatloaf!

Michael Lee Aday better known by his stage name, Meat Loaf, is an American hard rock musician and actor. He is noted for the Bat Out of Hell album trilogy consisting of Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell and Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose

'Insence and Peppermints' – by Strawberry Alarm Clock – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:54:53 +0000

Today's Classic hit or miss - and all week for that matter on focus on bands that have something to do with food in one way or another...

The group, originally named "Thee Sixpence", initially consisted of Ed King (lead guitar, vocals), Michael Luciano (vocals), Lee Freeman (rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals), Gary Lovetro (bass), Steve Rabe (guitar, vocals), and Gene Gunnels (drums)

'Love is Like a Rock' by Donnie Iris – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:29:29 +0000

Today's Classic Hit or Miss is Donnie Iris for Friday! He's mostly know for his work with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry during the 1970s, and for his solo albums during the 1980s. He wrote the #2 Billboard hit "The Rapper" with the Jaggerz, and was a member of Wild Cherry after the group had a #1 hit with "Play That Funky Music." After releasing five solo albums in the 1980s with many charting singles, Iris continues to release new material and tour in the Ohio River Valley area.

'Kiss the Bride' by Elton John – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:58:19 +0000

Today's hit or miss is none other Sir Elton John.

In his four-decade career John has sold more than 250 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. His single "Candle in the Wind 1997" has sold over 33 million copies worldwide, and is the best selling single in Billboard history. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No. 1 US albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, four No. 2 hits, and nine No. 1 hits. He has won six Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him Number 49 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.

'Nobody's Fool' by Kenny Loggins – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:23:55 +0000

Today’s Classic Hit or Miss features an artist we play regularly on WFGR! – Kenny Loggins was born in Everett, Washington, the youngest of three brothers. His mother was Lina (Massie), a stay-at-home mom, and his father, Robert George Loggins, was a salesman. They lived in Detroit and Seattle before settling in Alhambra, California. Loggins [...]

'Back Where You Belong' by .38 Special – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:41:52 +0000

Today's Classic Hit or Miss Features some good ol Rock N' Roll!

38 Special was formed by neighborhood friends Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant in 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida.The band's first two albums had a strong southern rock influence. By the early 1980s, 38 Special shifted to a more accessible arena rock style without abandoning its southern rock roots. This shift helped to usher in a string of successful albums and singles.

'Macho Man' by the Village People – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:58:01 +0000

Today’s Classic Hit Or Miss – is none other than good ol’ disco by the Village People. It extols the virtues of working out and fitness: Every man ought to be a macho macho man / to live a life of freedom, machos make a stand. Village People cowboy Randy Jones recalled, “The Monday after [...]

'Take This Job and Shove it' – Classic Hit Or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:18:17 +0000

Continuing and wrapping up our week of Country Crossovers - Johnny Paycheck was the legal name of Donald Eugene Lytle ), a country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member most famous for recording the David Allan Coe song “Take This Job and Shove It”. He achieved his greatest success in the 1970s as a [...]

'Elvira' by the Oak Ridge Boys – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:06:57 +0000

Continuing with our week of country crossovers - This group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in southern gospel during the 1950s. Their name was officially changed to the Oak Ridge Boys in the early 1960s, and they remained a gospel-oriented group until the mid-1970s, when they changed their image and concentrated on country music.

Classic Hit or Miss: You and I Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbit

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:51:54 +0000

Continuing with our week of Country "Crossovers" - Today's Song is the #1 Country Hit and #7 Pop hit from 1982. Think of how many weddings this has been played at over the years! Sadly, Eddie Rabbit Passed Away in 1998, but Crystal Gayle is still very much around and continues to perform!

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