WBNQ used to be an oldies station until 1975, when we became the hit music juggernaut you know and love today. Of course, the new music we played then is on oldies stations now.
It’s crazy how music has changed over the past 40 years. Check out the top five songs from this week in some past years — click the song title to see a video:
1975
5. One Of These Nights by The Eagles
4. Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John
3. Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell
2. Jive Talkin’ by The Bee Gees
1. I’m Not In Love by 10cc
1985
5. People Are People by Depeche Mode
4. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free by Sting
3. Who’s Holding Donna Now by DeBarge
2. Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News
1. Shout by Tears For Fears
1995
5. You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
4. Waterfalls by TLC
3. Boombastic by Shaggy
2. I Can Love You Like That by All-4-One
1. Kiss From A Rose by Seal
2005
5. Don’t Cha by The Pussycat Dolls
4. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
3. You & Me by Lifehouse
2. Listen To Your Heart by DHT
1. Pon De Replay by Rihanna
2015
5. Worth It by Fifth Harmony
4. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa
3. Honey, I’m Good by Andy Grammer
2. Hey Mama by David Guetta
1. Bad Blood by Taylor Swift
Crazy stuff, right?
BTW, you should totally see if your dad has “Rhinestone Cowboy” on his iPod. I bet he does.
