{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Classic Hits WBPM","home_page_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/","feed_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/json","description":"Classic Hits WBPM","items":[{"id":"o1023-2045-6a19baa4cddfa","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/the-1-song-on-may-29-1984-belonged-to-deniece-williams\/","title":"The #1 song on May 29, 1984 belonged to Deniece Williams","date_published":"2026-05-29T16:11:16+00:00","summary":"Let\u2019s Hear It for The Boy spent 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">The #1 song on May 29, 1984 belonged to Deniece Williams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Let&rsquo;s Hear It for The Boy spent 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">The song from the Footloose Soundtrack<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gI7YHZVc7mM?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a19ba655e1ea.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85162"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a19b889e8181","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-29th-is-national-biscuit-day\/","title":"May 29th\u00a0is National Biscuit Day!","date_published":"2026-05-29T16:02:17+00:00","summary":"In America, different regions prefer different types of biscuits","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 29<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is National Biscuit Day!<\/b>&nbsp;Today is the perfect day to treat yourself to a nice, warm biscuit. The snack got its name from French roots. &ldquo;Bis&rdquo; translates to twice, and &ldquo;cuit&rdquo; means cooked. Biscuits were created for soldiers and sailors, who needed their food to stay edible for long amounts of time. Soldiers referred to their biscuits as &ldquo;stone bread.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1tfhgYa0sdY?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">. In the north, tall and flaky biscuits are popular. But down south biscuits are a fan favorite, you will find they have soft and tender crumbs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a19b856e5bb6.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85160"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a187498731de","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-28th-is-national-hamburger-day1\/","title":"May 28th is National Hamburger Day!\u00a0","date_published":"2026-05-28T17:00:08+00:00","summary":"Americans eat around 50-billion burgers every year","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 28<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is National Hamburger Day!<\/b>&nbsp;Hamburgers are a classic meal for people of all ages. Nothing screams America like a big burger stacked a mile high with toppings galore. In fact, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FlDzTW_w-bE?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">, which balances out to three burgers a week for every person.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Despite its importance to American culture, this staple food originated in Germany, in a town called Hamburg, where it got its name. But, putting the meat on a bun is an American tradition, and what we call a burger today started in Seymour, Wisconsin. Seymour is home to the annual Burger Fest, which featured the world&rsquo;s largest burger back in 2001. The sandwich weighed 8,266 pounds!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">To celebrate National Hamburger Day, you could head over to your favorite burger joint and treat yourself to the best item on the menu. Or, invite some friends over to grill burgers at home. It&rsquo;s a perfect way to celebrate one of the country&rsquo;s favorite foods, and the start to summer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a18724286c46.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85151"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a18742e1d6e5","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/happy-81st-birthday-today-to-john-fogarty1\/","title":"Happy 81st Birthday today to John Fogarty","date_published":"2026-05-28T16:58:22+00:00","summary":"Born May 28, 1945 in Berkeley California\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Happy 81<sup>st<\/sup> Birthday today to John Fogarty<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Born May 28, 1945 in Berkeley California<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 75%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w6iRNVwslM4?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a1871b593074.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85150"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a1873cb9cda6","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/happy-82nd-birthday-today-to-gladys-knight1\/","title":"Happy 82nd Birthday today to Gladys Knight","date_published":"2026-05-28T16:56:43+00:00","summary":"Born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta Georgia\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Happy 82<sup>nd<\/sup> Birthday today to Gladys Knight<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta Georgia<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rhnRyQCeqXI?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a1871440253b.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85149"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a171bd71de4b","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/today-we-remember-greg-allman-on-the-9th-anniversary-of-his-passing1\/","title":"Today we remember Greg Allman, on the 9th anniversary of his passing","date_published":"2026-05-27T16:29:11+00:00","summary":"The musician, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, died on May 27, 2017 at his home in Richmond Hill Georgia","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Today we remember Greg Allman, on the 9<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of his passing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">The <span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#202122\">musician, singer, songwriter<\/span><\/span><\/span>, and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, died on May 27, 2017 at his home in Richmond Hill Georgia<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background:white\"><span style=\"font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#202122\">Cause of death was listed as liver cancer, he was 69<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NRE3Bv1goyI?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a171aaa54cdc.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85132"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a17194857853","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/paul-mccartney-had-the-1-song-in-the-country-on-may-27-19761\/","title":"Paul McCartney had the #1 song in the country on May 27, 1976","date_published":"2026-05-27T16:18:16+00:00","summary":"Silly Love Songs would end up topping the Billboard Singles Chart for 5 weeks\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Paul McCartney had the #1 song in the country on May 27, 1976<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Silly Love Songs would end up topping the Billboard Singles Chart for 5 weeks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ap87QgZKTNw?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/69d923973646f.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85130"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a1716bb8bebb","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-27th-is-national-sunscreen-day1\/","title":"May 27th is National Sunscreen Day!","date_published":"2026-05-27T16:07:23+00:00","summary":"many scientists are credited with discovering modern sunscreen","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 27<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is National Sunscreen Day!<\/b>&nbsp;With summer on the horizon, it&rsquo;s time to start enjoying the great outdoors. It is essential to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun and to enjoy a beautiful day without worry!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Even in ancient times, humans wanted products to protect their skin. Ancient Egyptians preferred the look of light skin to dark skin, so they invented a sun lotion to maintain a lighter complexion. They mainly used rice bran, jasmine, and lupine in their sun lotions &ndash; and some of these ingredients are still used in sunscreens today!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Did you know that there are <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0xc_3sglB3A?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:11px\">\n  <li style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">In 1936, chemist&nbsp;<b>Eugene Schueller<\/b>&nbsp;invented a preventative sunburn cream, and went on to start L&rsquo;Oreal.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Around the same time, Swiss chemist&nbsp;<b>Franz Greiter<\/b>&nbsp;was inspired to develop a sun lotion after he was sunburned while climbing Mount Piz Buin. His product came to the market under the name Piz Buin in 1946, and is still sold today.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n  <li style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"tab-stops:list .5in\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">In 1944, Florida pharmacist&nbsp;<b>Benjamin Green<\/b>&nbsp;patented Red Vet Pet sunscreen, which became Coppertone suntan cream and was very popular throughout the 1950s (and still is today!).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a1715f2cf0dd.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85128"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a15c028ab776","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-26th-is-national-blueberry-cheesecake-day1\/","title":"May 26th is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day!","date_published":"2026-05-26T15:45:44+00:00","summary":"can be traced all the way back to Ancient Greece","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 26<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day<\/b>! Although cheesecake recipes <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gtTzMKttXo4?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">, the flavored versions we know and love today are a fairly recent innovation. People have come up with all sorts of interesting and unique cheesecake flavors, but today is a celebration of the classic blueberry variety.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">The type of cheese used to make cheesecake has a huge impact on the flavor and texture of this delicious dessert. American cheesecakes are made with cream cheese, Italian cheesecakes are made with ricotta, and German and Polish cheesecakes are made with &ldquo;quark&rdquo; cheese, which is a type of curd cheese.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Blueberry cheesecake is one of the most popular cheesecake flavors &ndash; so go ahead and enjoy a heavenly slice (or two) today to celebrate &ndash; it&rsquo;s like a moral imperative or something!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a15be96ca1a3.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85110"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a15bfa2efaae","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/the-1-song-in-the-country-on-may-26-1977-belonged-to-stevie-wonder1\/","title":"The #1 song in the country on May 26, 1977 belonged to Stevie Wonder","date_published":"2026-05-26T15:43:30+00:00","summary":"Sir Duke, from Songs in the Key of Life, spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">The #1 song in the country on May 26, 1977 belonged to Stevie Wonder<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Sir Duke, from Songs in the Key of Life, spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 75%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hmKshpLXnxE?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a049a156fe38.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85109"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a15bf4437f01","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/happy-78th-birthday-today-to-stevie-nicks1\/","title":"Happy 78th Birthday today to Stevie Nicks","date_published":"2026-05-26T15:41:56+00:00","summary":"Born May 26, 1948 in Phoenix Arizona\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Happy 78<sup>th<\/sup> Birthday today to Stevie Nicks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Born May 26, 1948 in Phoenix Arizona<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UmPgMc3R8zg?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a15bda684957.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85108"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a107b588d460","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/david-bowie-would-have-the-1-song-in-the-country-on-may-22-1983\/","title":"David Bowie would have the #1 song in the country on May 22, 1983","date_published":"2026-05-22T15:50:48+00:00","summary":"Let\u2019s Dance would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">David Bowie would have the #1 song in the country on May 22, 1983<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Let&rsquo;s Dance would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VbD_kBJc_gI?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a107b2b4b538.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85060"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a107af66cd4b","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-22nd-is-national-vanilla-pudding-day1\/","title":"May 22nd is National Vanilla Pudding Day!","date_published":"2026-05-22T15:49:10+00:00","summary":"Dates back to Ancient Rome","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 22<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;is National Vanilla Pudding Day!<\/b>&nbsp;The delicious, creamy pudding we know and love today has been around since the 19th century. Most culinary historians agree that our modern recipe evolved from custards, which <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRjTFJPwDvA?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Jell-O introduced its first line of instant pudding in the 1950s. The advertising campaign announcing the new product promoted it as a &ldquo;busy-day dessert.&rdquo; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">To celebrate National Vanilla Pudding Day, make some delicious homemade vanilla pudding from scratch, or from an instant mix! For an extra special treat, pair it with fresh fruit or chocolate.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a10798de7374.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85059"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0f2d50d49bc","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/kim-carnes-would-have-the-biggest-hit-of-the-year-on-may-21-1981\/","title":"Kim Carnes would have the biggest hit of the year on May 21, 1981","date_published":"2026-05-21T16:05:36+00:00","summary":"Bette Davis Eyes would end up spending 9 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Kim Carnes would have the biggest hit of the year on May 21, 1981<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Bette Davis Eyes would end up spending 9 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EPOIS5taqA8?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0f2d1c4150d.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85047"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0f27cca0e45","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-21st-is-national-strawberries-and-cream-day1\/","title":"May 21st is National Strawberries and Cream Day!","date_published":"2026-05-21T15:42:04+00:00","summary":"A popular dish for centuries","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 21st is National Strawberries and Cream Day!<\/b>&nbsp;The simple combination of fresh sliced strawberries and homemade whipped cream has been <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QJvexolhc28?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">. In fact, in medieval England it was customary for newlyweds to enjoy strawberries and soured cream for their wedding breakfast.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">The strawberry is the first fruit to ripen every spring and each refreshing bite contains high levels of Vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, and potassium. If you&rsquo;re feeling experimental, there are many interesting variations on the classic strawberries and cream recipe. Try flavoring your whipped cream with amaretto liqueur or substituting a combination of fat-free sour cream and brown sugar instead.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">For a more elaborate dessert, put together a trifle with alternating layers of fruit, cream, and a sweet pastry such as ladyfinger cookies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0f271d9515f.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85045"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0de32480787","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/remember-streaking-a-song-about-it-was-1-on-may-20-19741\/","title":"Remember Streaking? A song about it was #1 on May 20, 1974","date_published":"2026-05-20T16:36:52+00:00","summary":"Ray Stevens topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks with The Streak","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Remember Streaking? A song about <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xd_pHmHebJc?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">it was #1 on May 20, 1974<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Ray Stevens topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks with The Streak<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Streaking was running naked through a public area for publicity, fun, as a prank, a dare, maybe a protest&nbsp;or to just say you did it once.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0de155d232c.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85033"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0de2b3ba49d","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/happy-80th-birthday-today-to-cher1\/","title":"Happy 80th Birthday today to Cher","date_published":"2026-05-20T16:34:59+00:00","summary":"Born May 20, 1946 in El Centro California\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background:#f4f4f4\"><span style=\"font-family:&quot;Knowledge&quot;,serif\"><span style=\"color:black\">Happy 80<sup>th<\/sup> Birthday today to Cher<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><span style=\"background:#f4f4f4\"><span style=\"font-family:&quot;Knowledge&quot;,serif\"><span style=\"color:black\">Born May 20, 1946 in El Centro California<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9n3A_-HRFfc?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/69c6ae91a0d52.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85032"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0de25e08d30","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-20th-is-national-rescue-dog-day1\/","title":"May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day!","date_published":"2026-05-20T16:33:34+00:00","summary":"Rescue dogs can be more than just pets","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 20<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is National Rescue Dog Day!<\/b>&nbsp;How many of us look at our pets and think, &ldquo;You rescued me?&rdquo; A lot, right? Now imagine being an animal that actually gets rescued by a human...like YOU! National Rescue Dog Day was founded by&nbsp;<b>Lisa Wiehebrink<\/b>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<b><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tailsthatteach.org\/\" style=\"color:#467886; text-decoration:underline\" target=\"_blank\">Tails That Teach<\/a><\/i><\/b>&nbsp;to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters waiting to be adopted.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">But also? To promote and encourage the spaying\/neutering of animals and also humane education for young children. The day was inspired by Cooper, who was rescued in 2009 and now the main character in the &ldquo;Tails That Teach&rdquo; book series...which informs children about being kind and gentle to their pets. And P.S? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c0iyNOK34cQ?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">As emotional support companions, rescue dogs help to relieve anxiety, depression, and PTSD among the military or those who suffer from mental illness. Plus, people with autism can also benefit from services provided by trained rescue dogs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0de068aa796.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85031"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0c99b647f6e","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/stevie-wonder-was-at-1-on-may-19-19731\/","title":"Stevie Wonder was at #1 on May 19, 1973","date_published":"2026-05-19T17:11:18+00:00","summary":"You Are the Sunshine of my Life topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Stevie Wonder was at #1 on May 19, 1973<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">You Are the Sunshine of my Life topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">It was his second #1 that year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 75%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R476pX0ANjo?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a049a156fe38.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85010"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0c994f59e9a","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/we-remember-dennis-locorriere-of-dr-hook-who-died-saturday\/","title":"We remember, Dennis Locorriere, of Dr. Hook, who died Saturday","date_published":"2026-05-19T17:09:00+00:00","summary":"The lead vocalist and cofounder of Dr. Hook, passed away over the weekend after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 76.","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Today we remember, Dennis Locorriere, lead singer for Dr. Hook, who died last weekend<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">The lead vocalist and cofounder of Dr. Hook, passed away Saturday after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 76.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Dr. Hook had 10 Top40 hits between 1972 and 1982<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uVXVO_vF2Io?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0c947b61693.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85009"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0c985dded8a","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-19th-is-national-devils-food-cake-day1\/","title":"May 19th is National Devil\u2019s Food Cake Day!","date_published":"2026-05-19T17:05:33+00:00","summary":"Considered the counterpart to the classic white angel food cake.","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 19<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is&nbsp;National Devil&rsquo;s Food Cake Day!&nbsp;<\/b>What is chocolaty, light, decadent, and moist? Devil&#39;s food cake of course! Today is a celebration of this delicious dessert, which is considered the counterpart to the classic white angel food cake.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Devil&#39;s food cake first appeared in the United States in the early 1900s. It is quite similar to red velvet cake and the names are often interchangeable in some parts of the country. To celebrate National Devil&#39;s Food Cake Day, make some divine devil&#39;s food cake to have for dessert tonight!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AjxRVXmNOvs?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0c91df630f1.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/85008"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0b47d08cd85","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-18th-is-no-dirty-dishes-day1\/","title":"May 18th is No Dirty Dishes Day!","date_published":"2026-05-18T17:09:36+00:00","summary":"You can eat all meals out \u2013 or just use disposable paper plates, cups and silverware.","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 18<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is&nbsp;No Dirty Dishes Day!<\/b>&nbsp;This is a day that gives us all a break from the regular daily routine &ndash; and you can enjoy it in two ways: You can eat all meals out &ndash; or you can just use disposable paper plates, cups and silverware. This is one of those &ldquo;can&rsquo;t find the originator&rdquo; holidays, but who needs to be official to have a fun day &ndash; or to eat out! Enjoy!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XabRHd4e4vU?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0b44638ae4b.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84984"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0b47157e511","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/today-we-remember-donna-summer-marking-14-years-since-the-singers-death1\/","title":"Today we remember Donna Summer, marking 14 years since the singer\u2019s death","date_published":"2026-05-18T17:06:29+00:00","summary":"Summer died May 17, 2012 from Cancer. She was 63\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Today we remember Donna Summer, marking 14 years since the singer&rsquo;s death<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Summer died May 17, 2012 from Cancer. She was 63<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N8EkGUm9q_A?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0b4544178cd.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84983"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a0b46b4bb331","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/food-drive-on-saturday-was-a-huge-success1\/","title":"Food Drive on Saturday was a huge success","date_published":"2026-05-18T17:04:52+00:00","summary":"Thank you everyone who helped with donations","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Food Drive on Saturday was a huge success<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Thank you everyone who helped with donations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">We collected 3,222 pounds of food and household supplies, and a good amount of cash. Thank you to Salvation Army staff, Hudson Lions Club, Shop-Rite, and everyone who stopped by and donated.<\/span><\/span><\/span><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0b45e6d1fb3.jpg\" style=\"\" \/><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0b45f269adf.jpg\" style=\"\" \/><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a0b45cf0285f.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84982"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a074ca6698a8","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/yvonne-elliman-would-be-at-1-on-may-15-1978\/","title":"Yvonne Elliman would be at #1 on May 15, 1978","date_published":"2026-05-15T16:41:10+00:00","summary":"If I Can\u2019t Have You would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Yvonne Elliman would be at #1 on May 15, 1978<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">If I Can&rsquo;t Have You would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">It would be the 4<sup>th<\/sup> #1 from Saturday Night Fever<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CZVUzho-nok?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a074c76daf2a.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84958"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a074bac6da18","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-15th-is-national-chocolate-chip-day1\/","title":"May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day! ","date_published":"2026-05-15T16:37:00+00:00","summary":"Chocolate chips are an essential ingredient in dozens of delicious baked goods","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 15<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is National Chocolate Chip Day!<\/b>&nbsp;Chocolate chips are an essential ingredient in dozens of delicious baked goods&mdash;chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate chip muffins, chocolate chip brownies, chocolate chip bagels, and many more. You can even find chili recipes that call for these sweet morsels!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">In the 1930s, Ruth Graves Wakefield created the original chocolate chip cookie at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Ruth intended to bake chocolate cookies for her guests, but she ran out of baker&rsquo;s chocolate. She substituted with chopped up semi-sweet chocolate morsels and discovered that the pieces did not melt into the dough as she expected.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PAPXphrkf-A?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a073fa80bfa7.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84957"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a05f8f46d247","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/sheena-easton-had-the-1-song-on-may-14-1981\/","title":"Sheena Easton had the #1 song on May 14, 1981","date_published":"2026-05-14T16:31:48+00:00","summary":"Morning Train (9-5) would spend 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Sheena Easton had the #1 song on May 14, 1981<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Morning Train (9-5) would spend 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 75%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S_3vZYOYNYU?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/69ef90b33ea47.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84938"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a05f88c8de62","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-14th-is-national-dance-like-a-chicken-day1\/","title":"May 14th is National Dance Like a Chicken Day! ","date_published":"2026-05-14T16:30:04+00:00","summary":"The dance is a perennial favorite at birthday parties, bat mitzvahs, weddings, and other family gatherings.","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 14<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is&nbsp;National Dance Like a Chicken Day!&nbsp;<\/b>Although we may not like to admit it, we all have rocked the Chicken Dance at least once or twice in our lives. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Oks5jFfuWrk?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-serif\">A Swiss accordion player named Werner Thomas wrote the melody for the Chicken Dance song in the late 1950s. In 1963, he began performing it at his restaurant. The people who bravely stood up and danced along to the tune often used sporadic movements that reminded Thomas of ducks and chickens. By the time the Chicken Dance arrived in America in the 1970s, it had acquired set choreography with repetitive beak, wing, and tail <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a05f68e3aff0.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84937"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a049a42ac7b5","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/happy-76th-birthday-today-to-stevie-wonder\/","title":"Happy 76th Birthday today to Stevie Wonder","date_published":"2026-05-13T15:35:30+00:00","summary":"Born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw Michigan\r\n","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Happy 76<sup>th<\/sup> Birthday today to Stevie Wonder<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\">Born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw Michigan<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/97hwNY3ni10?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a049a156fe38.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84923"},{"id":"o1023-2045-6a04996997a0f","url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/blogs\/classic-hits-wbpm\/post\/may-13th-is-national-apple-pie-day\/","title":"May 13th is National Apple Pie Day!","date_published":"2026-05-13T15:31:53+00:00","summary":"Apple Pie is one of the most loved American pies ever created","content_html":"<p style=\"margin-bottom:11px\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><span style=\"line-height:115%\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos,sans-serif\"><b>May 13<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;is&nbsp;National Apple Pie Day!&nbsp;<\/b>Apple Pie is one of the most loved American pies ever created, even though it was actually invented in Europe during the 14<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;century. The first printed apple pie recipe was by Geoffrey Chaucer in England in 1381. The original recipe included apples, spices, figs, raisins, pears and saffron on a coffyn (A pastry crust, often freestanding and rectangular).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qkuAXIgUPiI?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>","image":"https:\/\/mmo.aiircdn.com\/1023\/6a04992dc436e.jpg","author":{"name":"Bill Williams"},"_mobile_inapp_url":"https:\/\/www.929wbpm.com\/_app_pages\/stations\/5010\/blogs\/posts\/84921"}]}