Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Is Linda Ronstadt the new Kate Bush? 'The Last of Us' spikes downloads of her 1970 hit
Capitol RecordsLast year, Kate Bush's 1985 song "Running Up that Hill (A Deal with God)" topped charts worldwide thanks to its inclusion in the Netflix hit Stranger Things. But it looks like...
Jan 31, 2023
On This Day – January 31, 1981: Blondie lands their third number one with “The Tide Is High”
On this day, January 31, 1981… Blondie’s single “The Tide Is High” became their third number one song. The track was a remake of a 1967 rocksteady song originally recorded by ...
Jan 31, 2023
Nile Rodgers featured in Peloton’s latest Artist Series workout
Joseph Okpako/WireImageNile Rodgers & Chic have made some great music to dance to — and now Peloton fans will be able to work out to them, as well. Peloton just revealed on Instagr...
Jan 31, 2023
KISS manager says End of the Road tour will definitely end this year
Francesco Prandoni/Getty ImagesKISS fans have been wondering when their End of the Road tour will finally end, and now the band’s manager is confirming it will definitely happen this year, ...
Jan 30, 2023
Phil Collins gets birthday shoutout from daughter Lily Collins
Britta Pedersen/picture alliance via Getty ImagesPhil Collins turned 72 on Monday and his daughter, Emily in Paris star Lily Collins, paid tribute to him with a sweet pos...
Jan 30, 2023
It's official: Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is the highest-grossing tour of all time
Ben Gibson for Rocket EntertainmentEd Sheeran's Divide tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time — until now. Billboard reports that Ed's pal Elton John has just taken over the world r...
Jan 30, 2023
Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” reaches 1 billion views on YouTube
Mercury/UMGBon Jovi has reached a new milestone on YouTube. The video for the band’s classic track “Livin’ On A Prayer” has surpassed 1 billion views. “Livin&rs...
Jan 30, 2023
Bonnie Raitt announces new tour dates, including first Canadian shows since 2017
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicBonnie Raitt has announced some new tour dates for 2023, including her first Canadian shows since 2017. The new leg of the Just Like That... tour, featuri...
Jan 30, 2023
On This Day – January 30, 1969: The Beatles gave their final public performance
On this day, January 30, 1969 … The Beatles gave their final public performance on Apple Records' rooftop in London. In 42 minutes, the band, which was joined by guest keyboardis...
Jan 30, 2023
Producer Rick Rubin calls Paul McCartney “the best of all bass players”
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesProducer Rick Rubin thinks Paul McCartney doesn’t get enough credit when it comes to his bass playing. In fact, in a new interview he claims Sir Paul is...
Jan 30, 2023