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• The #1 song on March 18, 1978 belonged to the Bee Gees

  Night Fever, from Saturday Night Fever, would spend a whopping 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 18, 2026

• Neil Young had the #1 song in the country on March 18, 1972

  Heart of Gold would spend 3 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 18, 2026

• Today we remember Chuck Berry, on the 9th anniversary of his passing

  The Rock and Roll pioneer died on March 18, 2017 after suffering a heart attack. He was 90

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 18, 2026

• The #1 song in the country on March 17, 1985, belonged to REO Speedwagon

  Can’t Fight This Feeling would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 17, 2026

• Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons would have the #1 song in the country on March 17, 1976

  December 1963 (Oh what a night) would spend 3 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 17, 2026

• Happy 82nd Birthday today to John Sebastian

  Born March 17, 1944 in New York City

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 17, 2026

• The Doobie Brothers would have their first #1 on March 16, 1975.

  Black Water would be on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 16, 2026

• On March 16, 1967, this would be the #1 song in the country.

  The Supremes would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart with Love is Here and Now You’re Gone.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 16, 2026

• Abba inducted into RNR Hall of Fame

  16 years ago tonight

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 16, 2026

• The Beatles would get their 7th #1 single in the states on March 13, 1965

  Eight Days a Week would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, March 13, 2026

• The #1 song in the country on March 13, 1978 belonged to Andy Gibb.

  Love is Thicker than Water spent 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, March 13, 2026

• On March 13, 1999, Cher would have her biggest hit ever.

  Believe would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks, and remain on the chart for an additional 27 weeks.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, March 13, 2026

• On March 12, 1969, Paul McCartney would marry Linda Eastman during a ceremony in London.

  The marriage would last until Linda’s death, on April 17, 1998 from breast cancer.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, March 12, 2026

• This was the #1 song in the country on March 12, 1966.

  Ballad of the Green Berets by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler ending up spending 5 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Singles Chart.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, March 12, 2026

• Happy 78th Birthday today to James Taylor

  Born March 12, 1948 in Boston Mass.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, March 12, 2026

• Today we remember Eric Carmen, on the 2nd anniversary of his passing.

  The singer/songwriter died on March 11, 2024 from Cancer, he was 74.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 11, 2026

• On March 11, 1984, Van Halen would be sitting on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Jump would be the band’s only #1 and would spend 5 weeks at #1

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 11, 2026

• Barbra Streisand had the #1 song in the country on March 11, 1977

  Evergreen, from A Star is Born, spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 11, 2026

• Gloria Gaynor had the #1 song in the country on March 10, 1979

  I will Survive spent 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 10, 2026

• On March 10, 1975, Olivia Newton-John would be at #1

  Have You Never Been Mellow would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 10, 2026

• Today we remember Andy Gibb

  On the 38th anniversary of his passing.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 10, 2026

• The #1 song in the country on March 9, 1983 belonged to Michael Jackson.

  Billie Jean would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Char for a whopping 7 weeks.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 9, 2026

• This was the #1 song in the country on March 9, 1965.

  The Temptations would be on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week with My Girl.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 9, 2026

• On March 9, 1981, Robert Plant would play a secret show at Keele University in England.

  That night, Plant would be performing with his new band, The Honeydrippers

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 9, 2026

• The #1 song in the country on March 6, 1976 belonged to the Miracles.

  This was their biggest song after the departure of Smokey Robinson, spending 1 week at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, March 6, 2026

• This was the #1 song in the country on March 6, 1967.

  Ruby Tuesday by the Rolling Stones would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, March 6, 2026

• Eric Clapton inducted into RNR Hall of Fame for 3rd time.

  first artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 3 times

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, March 6, 2026

• The #1 song in the country on March 5, 1981 belonged to Eddie Rabbit

  I Love a Rainy Night would be on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, March 5, 2026

• The Eagles would have the #1 song in the country on March 5, 1975

  Best of my Love would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, March 5, 2026

• This was the #1 song in the country on March 5, 1973

  Roberta Flack would spend 4 weeks at the top of the Billboard Single Chart with Killing Me Softly

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, March 5, 2026

• The #1 song in the country on March 4, 1976 was also the theme from a popular television show.

  The Theme From SWAT, by Rhythm Heritage was at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 4, 2026

• This was the #1 song in the country on March 4, 1970.

  Simon and Garfunkel would end up spending 6 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, March 4, 2026

• Queen finally gets #1 in America

  #1 on March 3, 1980

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• This was #1 on March 3, 1974

  Terry Jacks only #1

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• This was #1 song on 3/3/69

  Everyday People by Sly & Family Stone

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• Happy Birthday Jon Bon Jovi

  Singer/Songwriter turns 64 today

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 2, 2026

• Remembering Dusty Springfield

  27th anniversary of her passing

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 2, 2026

• Today we remember Neil Sedaka

  Singer/Songwriter died over the weekend

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, March 2, 2026

• Song hits #1 after it's played on General Hospital

  Duet was #1 on February 27, 1983

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, February 27, 2026

• Nancy Sinatra Hits #1

  The #1 song in the country on February 27, 1966

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, February 27, 2026

• Anniversary of Keith Richards arrested

  49 years ago today

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, February 27, 2026

• A salute to those who keep WHUD on the air 24/7

  Engineers don't get enough recognition!

  Posted by Mike Bennett at Wednesday, February 18, 2026

• 10th Annual Hudson Valley Gives is May 25

  Save the date for the 10th Annual...

  Posted by smac at Thursday, March 27, 2025

• Tell Alexa To Thank Your Driver

  They'll get $5 - no cost to you

  Posted by Ally Reid at Tuesday, December 17, 2024

• Stanley Issues Recall

  Millions of mugs are affected

  Posted by Ally Reid at Thursday, December 12, 2024

• Social Media Influencing: A Career Now Recognized by Colleges

  Could this become a degree?

  Posted by Ally Reid at Tuesday, December 10, 2024

• Adulting at its finest

  You know you are adult when.....

  Posted by SW/JJ at Monday, December 9, 2024

• TikTok Asks Court To Delay U.S. Ban

  The app may not be accessible in the U.S. January 19

  Posted by Ally Reid at Monday, December 9, 2024

• Chipotle Is Raising Its Menu Prices

  Find out what you can expect

  Posted by Ally Reid at Friday, December 6, 2024

• Taco Bell Is Offering Fans The Chance To Appear In Its Super Bowl Commercial

  You could be a star!

  Posted by Ally Reid at Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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