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Bill Williams

Friday, April 17th, 2026 11:54am

Roberta Flack would have her first #1 on April 17, 1972

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face spent a whopping 6 weeks on top the Billboard Singles Chart.

Glen Campbell and much much more

Bill Williams

Friday, April 17th, 2026 11:52am

The #1 song on April 17, 1967 belonged to Frank and Nancy Sinatra

Somethin’ Stupid remained at the top of the Billboard Singes Chart for 4 weeks

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 17th, 2026 11:49am

Today we remember Dick Clark, on the 14^th anniversary of his passing

Clark died on April 18, 2012, following a heart attack, he was 82

He was known as "America's Oldest Teenager," hosting American Bandstand from 1957–1989. Also know for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

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Bill Williams

Thursday, April 16th, 2026 12:27pm

Half of Starsky and Hutch had a #1 song April 16, 1977

David Soul’s Don’t Give Up on Us spent 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Thursday, April 16th, 2026 12:25pm

The Beatles had the #1 song in the country April 16, 1970

Let it Be topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

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Bill Williams

Thursday, April 16th, 2026 12:24pm

Happy 91^st Birthday today to Bobby Vinton

Born April 16, 1935 in Canonsburg Pennsylvania

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 12:16pm

The #1 song in the country on April 15, 1969 belonged to the 5^th Dimension

Aquarius/Let the Sunshine in would remain atop the Billboard Singles Chart for 6 weeks

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 12:14pm

The Doobie Brothers had the #1 song in the country April 15, 1979

What a Fool Believes topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 12:13pm

On April 15, 1982, Billy Joel underwent emergency surgery

The operation at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC

The surgery followed a crash on Long Island between Joel’s 1978 Harley Davidson, and a car that ran a red light. Joel injured both hands in the accident  

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 12:38pm

The #1 song in the country on April 14, 1968 belonged to Bobby Goldsboro

Honey would be his biggest hit, spending 5 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 12:36pm

Elton John had the #1 song on April 14, 1974

Bennie and the Jets would be his 2^nd chart topper and spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 12:34pm

Today we remember Percy Sledge, on the 11^th anniversary of his passing

The singer died from cancer on April 14, 2015, at his home in Louisiana

He was 73

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Bill Williams

Monday, April 13th, 2026 12:06pm

On April 13, 1985 the #1 song in the country belonged to USA for Africa

We Are the World would end up spending 4 weeks at #1 in America

The song would be #1 in 26 other countries as well.

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Bill Williams

Monday, April 13th, 2026 12:04pm

On April 13, 1965, The Beatles would win their first Grammy Awards

The Fab 4 would win “Best New Artist” and “Best Performance by a vocal group”

For a Hard Day’s Night

Bill Williams

Monday, April 13th, 2026 9:39am

Thank you everyone who donated to our Pet Food Drive Saturday for Columbia-Greene Humane Society Pet Food Bank.

We collected close to 2000 pounds of pet food and close to $500 in cash.

We really appreciate your help!

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 10th, 2026 12:27pm

Today we remember Little Eva, on the 23^rd anniversary of her passing

The singer died on April 10, 2003 after fighting cancer. She was 59

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 10th, 2026 12:25pm

Abba had the #1 song in the country on April 10, 1977

Dancing Queen would spend 1 week at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 10th, 2026 12:22pm

On April 10, 1970, Paul McCartney would quit The Beatles

Announcement came in a press release, also announcing a solo album

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Bill Williams

Thursday, April 9th, 2026 1:13pm

A group from Sweden was #1 in America on April 9, 1974

Blue Swede’s cover version of Hooked on a Feeling spent 1 week atop the Billboard Singles Chart.

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Bill Williams

Thursday, April 9th, 2026 1:11pm

Vicki Lawrence had the #1 song in the country on April 9, 1973

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks.

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Bill Williams

Thursday, April 9th, 2026 1:08pm

Eight years ago, tonight, Fleetwood Mac fired Lindsey Buckingham

Happened ahead of an upcoming tour, on April 9, 2018

Reports at the time said, Stevie Nicks gave the band an ultimatum

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 12:18pm

The #1 song in the country on April 8, 1984 belonged to Kenny Loggins

The theme from Footloose spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 12:12pm

The Temptations were at #1 on April 8, 1971

Just My Imagination, their 3^rd #1, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 12:05pm

E.L.O was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on this date

Along with Joan Baez, Journey, and Yes, on April 8, 2017

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Bill Williams

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 1:22pm

The Righteous Brothers were at #1 on April 7, 1966

You’re my Soul and Inspiration topped the Billboard Singles Chart for3 weeks

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Bill Williams

Monday, April 6th, 2026 1:11pm

The #1 song on April 6, 1975 belonged to Minnie Ripperton

Lovin’ You would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

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Bill Williams

Monday, April 6th, 2026 1:09pm

The Beatles would be #1 in America on April 6, 1964

Can’t Buy Me Love would spend 5 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Monday, April 6th, 2026 1:07pm

On April 6, 1974, ABBA would become instant European stars

That was the day Waterloo would win the annual Eurovision Song Contest

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 3rd, 2026 12:46pm

The #1 song in the country on April 3, 1976 belonged to Johnnie Taylor

Disco Lady would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 3rd, 2026 12:44pm

REO Speedwagon had the #1 song in the country on April 3, 1981

Keep On Loving You spent 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart