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On February 24, 1975, The Average White Band came out of Scotland, with what became a Gold Single. At  #1 this week in C...
02/24/2025

On February 24, 1975, The Average White Band came out of Scotland, with what became a Gold Single. At #1 this week in Cash Box, it's "Pick Up The Pieces".

On February 23, 1974, Barry White had his first  #1 record, with his 40-piece Love Unlimited Orchestra. It was also the ...
02/23/2025

On February 23, 1974, Barry White had his first #1 record, with his 40-piece Love Unlimited Orchestra. It was also the First of Four #1 Records in the 70's, that were Total Instrumentals. (No Lyrics or Talking) It's "Love Theme".

On February 22, 1969, Sly & The Family Stone had their first  #1 single on the Radio, with a song that they would play a...
02/22/2025

On February 22, 1969, Sly & The Family Stone had their first #1 single on the Radio, with a song that they would play at Woodstock. It's "Everyday People".

On February 21, 1974, The Queen Of Soul peaks at  #7 for three weeks in Cash Box, with a song Co-written by Stevie Wonde...
02/21/2025

On February 21, 1974, The Queen Of Soul peaks at #7 for three weeks in Cash Box, with a song Co-written by Stevie Wonder back in 1967. It's "Until You Come Back To Me".

On February 20, 1974, The Rolling Stones peak at  #10 in Cash Box, with a song that could have been ripped out of The He...
02/20/2025

On February 20, 1974, The Rolling Stones peak at #10 in Cash Box, with a song that could have been ripped out of The Headlines. With their second single from "Goats Head Soup". It's Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)

On February 19, 1972, Three Dog Night peaked at  #5 for two weeks in Cash Box, with their second single to go into the "...
02/19/2025

On February 19, 1972, Three Dog Night peaked at #5 for two weeks in Cash Box, with their second single to go into the "Top 5", from the pen of Hoyt Axton. (The other was "Joy To The World"). Axton was also the "Smokeless Ashtray Salesman" in "Gremlins". It's "Never Been To Spain".

On February 18, 1967, Bob Crewe borrowed a Diet Pepsi Commercial, and took it ti the "Top 10". At  #9 this week in Cash ...
02/18/2025

On February 18, 1967, Bob Crewe borrowed a Diet Pepsi Commercial, and took it ti the "Top 10". At #9 this week in Cash Box, it's "Music To Watch Girls By".

On February 17, 1966, Stevie Wonder placed  #3 in Cash Box, with the First Hit, that gave him Writing Credit. It's "Upti...
02/17/2025

On February 17, 1966, Stevie Wonder placed #3 in Cash Box, with the First Hit, that gave him Writing Credit. It's "Uptight".

On February 16, 1973, Hurricane Smith who Engineered tons of The Beatles  #1 Records, had a hit of his own, which was wr...
02/16/2025

On February 16, 1973, Hurricane Smith who Engineered tons of The Beatles #1 Records, had a hit of his own, which was written by his Wife. At #1 this week in Cash Box, it's "Oh Babe What Would You Say?".

On February 15, 1968, The Foundations came out of England with a little piece of Soul. At  #8 this week in Cash Box, it'...
02/15/2025

On February 15, 1968, The Foundations came out of England with a little piece of Soul. At #8 this week in Cash Box, it's "Baby Now That I Found You".

On February 14, 1973, Lobo. came out of Tallahassee, Florida, with what became his Third and Last Time in the "Top 10", ...
02/14/2025

On February 14, 1973, Lobo. came out of Tallahassee, Florida, with what became his Third and Last Time in the "Top 10", with a song produced by Phil Gernhard. Phil had earlier co-wrote and co-produced "Snoopy VS The red Baron". At #4 this week in Cash Box, it's "Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend".

On February 13, 1966, The Miracles sang about a Hip Place to go Dancing on the Week-end. It’s where the Girls wore Mini ...
02/13/2025

On February 13, 1966, The Miracles sang about a Hip Place to
go Dancing on the Week-end. It’s where the Girls wore Mini Skirts, and of course, Go-Go Boots. At #10 for two weeks in Cash Box, it's "Going To A Go-Go".

On February 12, 1967, The Seekers had their biggest hit, with a song that was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best O...
02/12/2025

On February 12, 1967, The Seekers had their biggest hit, with a song that was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Original Song". At #1 this week in Cash Box, it's "Georgy Girl".

On February 11, 1973, Steely Dan peaks at  #7 in Cash Box, with a single handpicked from their debut album "Can't Buy A ...
02/11/2025

On February 11, 1973, Steely Dan peaks at #7 in Cash Box, with a single handpicked from their debut album "Can't Buy A Thrill".
It's "Do It Again".

On February 10, 1978, Santa Esmeralda borrowed one from Eric Burdon and The Animals, and put you on the Dance Floor. At ...
02/10/2025

On February 10, 1978, Santa Esmeralda borrowed one from Eric Burdon and The Animals, and put you on the Dance Floor. At #14 for Two weeks in Cash Box, it's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood".

On February 9, 1966, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels made their National Debut, with a song that was originally Co-Writ...
02/09/2025

On February 9, 1966, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels made their National Debut, with a song that was originally Co-Written by Little Richard. At #17 this week in Cash Box, it's "Jenny Take A Ride".

On February 8, 1978, The Bee Gees were spending 4 weeks at  #1, with the song that was used in the Opening Credits of "S...
02/08/2025

On February 8, 1978, The Bee Gees were spending 4 weeks at #1, with the song that was used in the Opening Credits of "Saturday Night Fever". It's "Stayin' Alive".

On February 7, 1964, The Rip Cords rode up to  #6 in Cash Box, with a song sung by Terry Melcher and future Beach Boy Br...
02/07/2025

On February 7, 1964, The Rip Cords rode up to #6 in Cash Box, with a song sung by Terry Melcher and future Beach Boy Bruce Johnston. It's "Hey Little Cobra".

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Born in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame City, Cleveland OH (Go Browns!), Chuck Matthews is a 25+ year broadcast veteran who's on air shenanigans include multiple Marconi Award winner WMJI/Cleveland, WTRG/Raleigh, WLCL/Atlanta, WAKR/Akron (where Alan Freed once worked), DMX Primestar Satellite (now DirecTV) as host of the Good Times, Great Oldies channel, and more. Chuck is also an accomplished national voiceover talent with credits that include The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Super Bowl LI, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The Cleveland Clinic, and more.

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