The Music ARchive

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In news that will warm the hearts of music lovers everywhere, "My Girl" by The Temptations is still capturing attention 61 years after it first hit the airwaves in 1964. The classic soul song, featuring the powerful vocals of David Ruffin, remains a staple on oldies and soul radio stations.

The song’s enduring popularity can be seen on streaming services like Spotify and YouTube, where new audio releases and digital remasters are still ap...

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"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, captures a touching moment of uncertainty and self-reflection that speaks to people of all times. First recorded by the Shirelles and achieving the remarkable distinction of being the first song by a girl group to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, its significance in the landscape of popular music is undeniable. The song not only highlights the immense talent of its creators but also serves as a touchstone for the exploration of love, commitment...

Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. You know how some songs, even though they're old, they just... stick with you?  They're classics.  Well, imagine a show called "The Music Archive." It's all about those songs.

Think of it as dusting off the vinyl and playing the hits from way back when.  But the cool thing is, these aren't just any old songs.  They're the ones that maybe, just maybe, are still popular enough to climb onto an "archive chart." You know, a chart that tracks the most-loved oldies of all time.

So, it's like a celebration of great...

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Welcome to the Music Archives! I’m your host, Gail Nobles, and we’re diving into the golden tunes that shaped our lives and continue to keep our spirits high! Now, let’s shake it up and groove to a classic that still sounds as fresh as a daisy on the radio waves—“More Than a Woman!”

This fab tune comes straight from the minds of the legendary Bee Gees, th...

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Today let’s talk about a classic. You’ll Never Find a Love Like Mine.

You’ll Never Find a Love Like Mine song by the incredible Lou Rawls. The song was written by the talented duo, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and shines brightly on his 1976 album all things in time.

Lous smooth, soulful voice takes you on a journey of love and longing. The song beautifully expresses the idea that true love is rare and unforgettable-something that everyone dreams of findin...

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Dancing Queen is still a song the airwaves today by the Swedish group ABBA,  released as the lead single from their fourth studio album arrival in 1976. It was a worldwide hit. It became ABBA’s only number one hit in the U.S. and top the charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, South Africa, and many other countries. It was ABBA’s only number one on the billboard hot 100.

 The song was accompanied by a music video filmed in 1976 the music video...

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Angel in your arms was a 1977 top 10 hit for the group Hot and also a top 10 country hit in 1985 for Barbara Mandrell. And right now today that song is playing like it's still a hit. I heard it a few weeks ago. It was Hot’s lead singer Gwen Owens who requested the group be given a country song. The group was a trio consisting of Owens, Kathy Carson, and Juanita Curiel. I love how their voices blended when they were singing together.

 In my opinion, Angel In Your Arms is...

Valerie Simpson song “I believe I'm Gonna Take This Ride" is a 1972 soul song. It's a song still getting ratings today. There are people that have the song. There are people who still want this song. It's an oldie that could potentially be on an archive chart because listener still enjoy the song.

 The song I Believe I'm Gonna Take This Ride is on the Tamla label. The song is produced by Ashford & Simpson. It is arranged by Paul Riser and Valerie Simpson.

 Valerie is a very good singer and songwriter who met and teamed up with...