When you need to go…..

Flashback

On 16 December 1971  Don McLean’s 8:32 version of American Pie was released. According to McLean the song was originally inspired by the death of “Buddy Holly,” who died in a plane crash together with “Ritchie Valens” and “The Big Bopper” on the 3rd of February 1959. That day became known as “the day the music died.”

American Pie was one of the longest songs to ever hit the charts. It became a favorite among disc jockeys because there were few songs long enough at that time for certain toilet breaks. American Pie went on to top the charts in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

It Buggled The Mind

Flashback

On 15 December 1979 “The Buggles” song Video Killed The Radio Star, which had hit number 1 in the UK in September, reached its American chart peak at number 40. On the 1st of August 1981 the song’s music video became the first to be played on “MTV” music television. Staff at USA Record stores in areas with high cable penetration were baffled when numbers of people suddenly showed up looking for the song.

How …… About That!

Flashback

Twenty-eight years ago, on the 15th of December 1995, it was released. It won the award for “Single of the Year” at the 1996 New Zealand Music Awards. In 2002, it was named as the 71st-greatest one-hit wonder of all time on a VH1 countdown hosted by William Shatner (better known as Captain James T. Kirk). It topped the singles charts in New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Canada and Ireland. It became the anthem of the English 1997 FA Women’s Cup Final-winning Millwall Lionesses soccer team.

“How Bizarre” by “OMC” (Otara Millionaires Club) became one of the most successful New Zealand songs ever recorded.

RadiJohan Top 10 on 09 December 2023

Top 10
TWLWArtistTitle
10NewThe DryesTake Me Out
9NewAt 1980 Back To Me
8NewBite The BulletRock Road
7NewThe CastellowsHurricane
62Steven WilsonWhat Life Brings
58OverlandI Hear Your Voice
44The Beatles Now and Then
310 Jason AldeanLet Your Boys Be Country
21NitrateAll The Right Moves
13 Son Mieux Tonight

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Looking For An American Hero

New Music

Doo-wop and rock ‘n’ roll great Dion DiMucci has released a brand new song called “An American Hero.” Dion’s biggest and best known hits include “Runaround Sue” and “The Wanderer,” both from 1961. He scored a number 1 on the RadiJohan Top 10 in 2020 with “song For Sam Cooke” which featured Paul simon. Dion repeated the feat in 2022 when he topped our chart with “Dancing Girl” which featured Mark Knopfler.

Dion’s latest release is a duet which features veteran country star Carlene Carter (daughter of June Carter-Cash). Dion said in a press release:

“Basically, it’s a song about the ordinary person being a hero and championing the cause of the people around them. You don’t have to look at cable news or online and don’t look to politicians to save you. Look into your own heart and be a hero to the ten people you affect in your life the most. Patriotism really isn’t about politics; we’re all Americans, so values and character are what matter most.”

“An American Hero,” by Dion with Carlene Carter, is new this week on RadiJohan.

RadiJohan Top 10 on 02 December 2023

Top 10 Uncategorised
TWLWArtistTitle
10NewJason AldeanLet Your Boys Be Country
95Eclipse Anthem
810OverlandI Hear Your Voice
78Goo Goo DollsWho’s Gonna Hear Their Wish
66Chris NormanTell Her She Can
57The SherlocksWon’t Stop
44The Beatles Now and Then
33Son Mieux Tonight
22Steven WilsonWhat Life Brings
11Nitrate All The Right Moves

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New Strumbellas Album Coming Soon

New Music

The Strumbellas are back with a catchy new single. The Canadian rock band formed in 2008 and received many positive reviews for their self-titled EP released in 2009.

The band first came to our attention at RadiJohan in 2016 with “Spirits,” the first single from their third album Hope, which topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Since then they have been regulars on RadiJohan’s playlist.

Now a multi-platinum and an internationally renowned band The Strumbellas have announced their next album, Part Time Believer will be released in February 2024. The new album’s first single is out now.

“Hold Me” by The Strumbellas is new this week on RadiJohan.

RadiJohan Top 10 on 25 November 2023

Top 10
TWLWArtistTitle
10NewOverlandI Hear Your Voice
94wRacoon Nickel For Goodbye
89Goo Goo DollsWho’s Gonna Hear Their Wish
7NewThe SherlocksWon’t Stop
610Chris NormanTell Her She Can
53Eclipse Anthem
46The Beatles Now and Then
35Son Mieux Tonight
22Steven WilsonWhat Life Brings
11Nitrate All The Right Moves

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Meet The Castellows

New Music

They sing, they make music and they’re making a name for themselves. “The Castellows” are a country band from Southwest Georgia that consists of sisters Ellie, Powell and Lily. They love great instrumentals, three part harmonies, and singing about their home and all things country. The three sisters grew up on a cattle farm in Georgetown and, because they were home-schooled, had plenty of time to learn to play different instruments. Before officially declaring themselves a band, the sisters got their start performing at events around their hometown and in church. With their new rise to fame on social media, their music is now reaching far beyond the confines of Georgetown. What sets them apart from other female groups is their close-knit sisterly bond. “As sisters, our relationship goes beyond just being best friends.”

If you ask “The Castellows” how they accumulated 1 million Instagram followers, they’ll say they have no idea. They didn’t even plan to be a band and move to Nashville until March this year. Now they call Nashville home.

“The Castellows” are new this week on RadiJohan with Hurricane.

Who Are The Dryes?

New Music

Katelyn and Derek Dryes are a husband-and-wife duo known as “The Dryes.” Music is what brought them together. Before they became a duo they each pursued solo careers. They gained many new fans and followers since launching their career in 2018, especially when they made their USA TV debut in season 22 of “The Voice” last year.

The Duo recently released their five-track EP, “Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs” which includes “Take Me Out.” Featuring a hard hitting electric guitar and a catchy pop country melody, the song has been described by “The Dryes” as “a call to get out in the sticks, away from the noise, to center yourself in the dirt.”

Take Me Out by “The Dryes” is new this week on RadiJohan.