Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind

Weekend Rewind Episode 56 featuring 1995

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0500

On episode 56 of Weekend Rewind, host Dan Acree takes us back to the Summer of 1995. On the charts that year were several hit songs you’re sure to remember from blockbuster film soundtracks, including Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose,” Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” and “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman” by Bryan Adams.

Weekend Rewind Episode 55 featuring 1981

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In episode 55 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Spring of 1981 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Rick Springfield had a no. 1 hit with “Jessie’s Girl”; Swedish band ABBA had hits on the charts from the release of their final studio album “The Visitors”; and although the Beatles had already broken up, all four of the boys had hits on the Billboard charts as solo artists.

Weekend Rewind Episode 54 featuring 1992

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500

In episode 53 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Fall of 1992 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Mary J. Blige arrived on the music scene; John Secada celebrated four Top 40 Hits from his debut English language LP; Peter Cetera charted his last Top 40 Hit with "Restless Heart"; and Annie Lennox was full-steam ahead with her solo career after departing the Eurythmics.

Weekend Rewind Episode 53 featuring 1982

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In episode 53 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1982 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year British band Duran Duran used the new MTV to conquer the US market; Prince challenged the throne with the release of his debut album, but Michael Jackson remained “King of Pop” with “Billie Jean” making it to No. 1; and the Go Go’s released their debut album which yielded two of their three biggest hits, including No. 2 “We Got the Beat.”

Weekend Rewind Episode 52 featuring 1980

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In episode 52 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1980 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Led Zeppelin was on the charts that year with hits from their final album; Queen celebrated their first US no. 1 hit with their Elvis Presley inspired "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"; and Diana Ross charted her dance hit "Upside Down."

Weekend Rewind Episode 51 featuring 1999

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0500

In episode 51 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1999 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. The end of the decade and the century saw boy bands like the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and 98 Degrees with hits on the charts; the music industry was introduced to Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears; and in 1999 Carlos Santana released his eighteenth studio album Supernatural, which with hit singles like "Maria Maria" and "Smooth" featuring Rob Thomas, went on to win eight Grammy Awards and receive 15x platinum certification by the RIAA.

Weekend Rewind Episode 50 featuring 1986

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0500

In episode 50 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1986 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Kenny Loggins was enjoying the spotlight with his hit "Danger Zone" from the soundtrack to Top Gun, and the Academy Award for best original song went to the band Berlin for "Take My Breath Away" from the same album; Peter Cetera made it to no. 1 with "Glory of Love," his first solo hit after leaving the band Chicago; Belinda Carlisle released "Mad About You," her first solo single after the break up of The Go Go's; Phil Collins was on the charts both as a solo artist and as a member of Genesis; and Peter Gabriel's hit "Sledgehammer" reached no. 1 and became his biggest hit in America, with the innovative music video receiving a record nine MTV video music awards.

Weekend Rewind Special Episode 49 One Hit Wonders 1980-99

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On this special Independence Day episode of Dan Acree’s Weekend Rewind, we spotlight the most popular one hit wonders over 20 years- from 1980 to 1999- with special guest Steve Resnik. Steve, who’s been given the title “The 45 King,” is a lifetime music industry professional and world-class collector with many insider stories about the artists and the music that made it into Billboard’s Top 40 just one time, and never again.

Weekend Rewind Episode 48 featuring 1987

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0500

In episode 48 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1987 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. On the charts that summer were unforgettable power ballads by Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and Heart; Madonna started the “Who’s That Girl” Tour; Michael Jackson released Bad, his first studio album since 1982’s Thriller; Guns N’ Roses released their debut album Destruction which went on to become the best-selling debut album of all time; and U2 celebrated their first US hits from their fifth studio album Joshua Tree.

Weekend Rewind Episode 47 featuring 1993

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In episode 47 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1993 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Reggae was big in 1993 with hits by the likes of Big Mountain, Jimmy Cliff, and UB40; Toni Braxton recorded her debut album while Janet Jackson charted hits from her fifth studio effort; and in dance music Culture Beat gave us "Mr. Vain," Haddaway gave us "What is Love?" and Robin S. had a dance/crossover hit with "Show Me Love."

Weekend Rewind Episode 46 featuring 1982

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0500

In episode 45 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Spring of 1982 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Michael Jackson released his sixth studio album Thriller which went on to become the best selling album of all time; Sony introduced compact disc players to the world; the Go Go's made history with the release of the first ever cassette single; and iconic 80's hits by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Toto, Phil Collins, and Chicago were dominating the charts.

Weekend Rewind Episode 45 featuring 1988

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In episode 45 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Fall of 1988 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year CD's outsold vinyl for the first time and Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits became the last major album to be released on 8-track tapes; rap music had one of its best years, with artists experimenting with sampling and looping; Phil Collins gave us his version of "Groovy Kind of Love," Cheap Trick gave us their version of "Don't Be Cruel," UB40 gave us their version of "Red Red Wine," and Elton John and Bernie Taupin had their biggest hit of the 80's with "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That."

Weekend Rewind Episode 44 featuring 1991

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In episode 44 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1991 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Dance music was still a thing with hits by the likes of C+C Music Factory and Stero MC's; more pop and rap was finding its way onto radio that year, including chart toppers by Marky Mark and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince; contemporary Christian artists Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith had crossover hits; and future diva Mariah Carey was celebrating success from the release of her first album.

Weekend Rewind Episode 42 featuring 1990

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:00:00 -0500

In episode 42 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1990 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. On the charts that year were several hit songs you're sure to remember, including "High Enough" by newly formed supergroup The Damn Yankees, "Someday" from Mariah Carey's debut album, UB40's reggae cover of 1964 Motown classic "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and so much more! Join us as we remember the music, and remember the good times.

Weekend Rewind Episode 41 featuring 1995

Sun, 09 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This week on Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1995 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. On the charts that year were several hit songs you're sure to remember from blockbuster film soundtracks, including Seal's "Kiss From a Rose," Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend in Me," and "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" by Bryan Adams.

Weekend Rewind Episode 29 featuring 1980

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0600

Popular music was in transition—disco was fading and rock was expanding. that year, Pink Floyd's “The Wall” hit #1 on the album charts, and Billy Joel won for Best Album. Ozzy Osborne released his debut solo album. Led Zeppelin broke up. Pure Prairie League had a hit with singer Vince Gill out front; The Manhattans crossed over from the R&B chart to the mainstream Billboard Hot 100 music chart. Hits were getting help from the movies. Kenny Loggins's "It's Alright" was the theme to Bill Murray's "Caddyshack," winning GRAMMY'S Song Of The Year, and Blondie sang "Call Me" for "American Gigolo." Queen scored their first hit in America with "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Singer/Songwriter Christopher Cross was at the top with two hits in 1980. That year he won 5 GRAMMY awards for "Sailing." One Hit Wonders featured are Benny Mardones "Into The Night," Rocky Burnette "Tired Of Toein' The Line," and Irene Cara sang the theme song to "Fame."