If, in 1981, we listened to the number one hit from 45 years prior, we would have been listening to Bing Crosby sing Pennies From Heaven. So 1936 to 1981, is the equivalent gap in years as 1981 to 2026. You’re welcome. 👵🏻
Eric Alper45 years ago today, Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl" began a two-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Grammy-winning smash turned unrequited love into one of the greatest power-pop songs of the era.