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"Breakin'", Ollie & Jerry (1984) and "Breakdance," Irene Cara (1984)
When break dancing gave us TWO hit singles
Jan 12 • Mark Blankenship
"Beat's So Lonely," Charlie Sexton (1986)
His teen rock stardom was just the beginning
Jan 6 • Mark Blankenship
My Top 40 Songs of 2025: #10-1
The best (of the best) songs of the year!
Jan 1 • Mark Blankenship
My Top 40 Songs of 2025: #25-11
Even more of the year's best tunes!
Dec 31, 2025 • Mark Blankenship
My Top 40 Songs of 2025: #40-26
It's the year's dopest tunes!
Dec 29, 2025 • Mark Blankenship
"Request Line," Black Eyed Peas ft. Macy Gray (2001)
When Black Eyed Peas were underground
Dec 22, 2025 • Mark Blankenship
"My Special Angel," Bobby Helms OR The Vogues (1957/1968)
A ballad that wouldn't quit
Dec 15, 2025 • Mark Blankenship
"Wonderwall," The Mike Flowers Pops (1995)
When you cover a hit, do it like this
Dec 8, 2025 • Mark Blankenship
The Lost Songs Project
The Lost Songs Project
This is a music newsletter that rediscovers forgotten hit songs. What made the tunes popular back then? Why are they still awesome now? We're gonna find out.
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