Jersey's Favorite Hits

I was driving into New Jersey 101.5 Thursday afternoon, when Dennis Malloy "broke" the news of the passing of Prince Rogers Nelson. Before I could get to the station, I already had several texts to respond to...as the sad news spread like wildfire...

Whether you prefer the "warm" sound that only comes from a vinyl record, or the crisp perfection of an "album" on compact disc, this is the day for you!

Whether you prefer the "warm" sound that only comes from a vinyl record, or the crisp perfection of an "album" on compact disc, this is the day for you!

All weekend, New Jersey 101.5 is putting the spotlight on music from the movies! And, it just wouldn't be right not to shine the first spotlight on one of Jersey's own! Frankie Valli "Grease"  (#1/1978) from the movie "Grease" Frankie Valli was born Francis Castellucio in Newark, on May 3, 1937...

Level 42 is an English pop-rock and jazz-funk band that formed in the late 1970's, and would have their biggest worldwide hits in the 1980's. Further, their biggest hit in England wasn't their biggest hit in the "states!"

While the J. Geils Band formed in the 1960's, they didn't hit their "commercial" stride til the 1970's...and had their biggest success in the 1980's!

He may not be here, on-air, tonight...but Drew Miller is certainly here in spirit! He inspired this latest bit of musical introspection, on my part... Recently, Drew asked me: "What are your favorite songs, by decade?" Believe me, being a "music guy" I get asked that...

Soft Cell is vocalist Mark Almond, and instrumentalist David Ball. This duo gained worldwide fame with one of Jersey's Favorite Hits, "Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go."

All weekend, New Jersey 101.5 is welcoming Bruce Springsteen, and his "River Tour" home to New Jersey! Tons has been written about Bruce...and with that in mind, I thought it would be fun to give you something a little different....

As the snow flies this weekend...and New Jersey 101.5 remembers Glenn Frey... I got to thinking that, sadly, I never saw Glenn Frey in concert... So, now, I will never be able to see the Eagles in concert. At least, not with the total, "classic" lineup...