Greatest Hits USA

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On September 5, 1965, The Four Tops find the "Top 10" again, with their follow-up to "I Can't Help Myself". At  #6 this ...
09/05/2025

On September 5, 1965, The Four Tops find the "Top 10" again, with their follow-up to "I Can't Help Myself". At #6 this week in Cash Box, "It's The Same Old Song”.

On September 4, 1977, Rita Coolidge had her First Hit, with a cover of a Jackie Wilson Single. At  #1 this week in Cash ...
09/04/2025

On September 4, 1977, Rita Coolidge had her First Hit, with a cover of a Jackie Wilson Single. At #1 this week in Cash Box. It's "Higher & Higher”.

On September 3, 1962, Tommy Roe's first hit on the Radio, was recorded at the RCA Studios in Nashville. At  #2 for three...
09/03/2025

On September 3, 1962, Tommy Roe's first hit on the Radio, was recorded at the RCA Studios in Nashville. At #2 for three weeks in Cash Box, it's “Sheila".

On September 2, 1979, Earth Wind & Fire had their 6th Single to reach the "Top 10", with a song Co-written by David Fost...
09/02/2025

On September 2, 1979, Earth Wind & Fire had their 6th Single to reach the "Top 10", with a song Co-written by David Foster, who offered it to Hall & Oates, who turned it down. At #3 this week in Cash Box, it's "After The Love Has Gone”.

On September 1, 1974, Eric Clapton struck Gold, with a song he borrowed from Bob Marley. At  #1 this week in Cash Box, i...
09/01/2025

On September 1, 1974, Eric Clapton struck Gold, with a song he borrowed from Bob Marley. At #1 this week in Cash Box, it's "I Shot The Sheriff".

On August 31, 1971, Three Dog Night had their follow-up to "Joy To The World", with a song written by "Argent" Guitarist...
08/31/2025

On August 31, 1971, Three Dog Night had their follow-up to "Joy To The World", with a song written by "Argent" Guitarist Russ Ballard. At #8 this week in Cash Box, it's “Liar".

On August 30, 1974, Fancy was a British Studio Band that was Fronted on this song by "Penthouse Pet" Helen Caunt, who br...
08/30/2025

On August 30, 1974, Fancy was a British Studio Band that was Fronted on this song by "Penthouse Pet" Helen Caunt, who breathed New Life into a 60"s classic. At #12 this week in Cash Box, it's "Wild Thing'.

On August 29, 1976, Peter Frampton's Second Single from his "Comes Alive" Album, was written on Nassau in the Bahamas, a...
08/29/2025

On August 29, 1976, Peter Frampton's Second Single from his "Comes Alive" Album, was written on Nassau in the Bahamas, as the Sun was going down. "The Shadows Grow So Long before My Eyes". At #16 for two weeks, it's "Baby I Love Your Way".

On August 28, 1966, Bobby Hebb held the  #1 single in Cash Box, and was an Opening Act for The Beatles, on their Final T...
08/28/2025

On August 28, 1966, Bobby Hebb held the #1 single in Cash Box, and was an Opening Act for The Beatles, on their Final Tour. It's "Sunny".

On August 27, 1973, Johnnie Taylor went Gold, with a song Written & Produced by Don Davis. Davis teamed up with Taylor a...
08/27/2025

On August 27, 1973, Johnnie Taylor went Gold, with a song Written & Produced by Don Davis. Davis teamed up with Taylor again in '76, with "Disco Lady”. At #5 this week in Cash Box, it's "I Believe in You".

On August 26, 1968, Steppenwolf gave you some "Heavy Metal Thunder", as Dennis Hopper rode off in the film "Easy Rider"....
08/26/2025

On August 26, 1968, Steppenwolf gave you some "Heavy Metal Thunder", as Dennis Hopper rode off in the film "Easy Rider". At #2 in Cash Box for three weeks, it's "Born To Be Wild".

On August 25, 1973, Stories booked a  #1 single, with a song Co-Written by Front-man Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate, befor...
08/25/2025

On August 25, 1973, Stories booked a #1 single, with a song Co-Written by Front-man Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate, before they became Famous in the United States. It's "Brother Louie”.

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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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