Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind: Recent Episodes
Dan Acree
Dan Acree hosts Weekend Rewind a weekly 3-hour program that features music from 1980-1999 that charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Dan worked in the music industry for over a decade and was both an air personality and marketing director in several markets including KIIS-FM Los Angeles and KSFO-AM and KYA-FM San Francisco. As an entertainment publicist, he represented a number of legendary artists and producers. He shares information about the songs and the artists from his adventures in the entertainment industry.
In episode 55 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Spring of 1981 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Rick Springfield had a no. 1 hit with “Jessie’s Girl”; Swedish band ABBA had hits on the charts from the release of their final studio album “The Visitors”; and although the Beatles had already broken up, all four of the boys had hits on the Billboard charts as solo artists.
On episode 56 of Weekend Rewind, host Dan Acree takes us back to the Summer of 1995. On the charts that year were several hit songs you’re sure to remember from blockbuster film soundtracks, including Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose,” Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” and “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman” by Bryan Adams.
In episode 53 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Fall of 1992 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Mary J. Blige arrived on the music scene; John Secada celebrated four Top 40 Hits from his debut English language LP; Peter Cetera charted his last Top 40 Hit with "Restless Heart"; and Annie Lennox was full-steam ahead with her solo career after departing the Eurythmics.
In episode 53 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1982 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year British band Duran Duran used the new MTV to conquer the US market; Prince challenged the throne with the release of his debut album, but Michael Jackson remained “King of Pop” with “Billie Jean” making it to No. 1; and the Go Go’s released their debut album which yielded two of their three biggest hits, including No. 2 “We Got the Beat.”
In episode 52 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1980 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Led Zeppelin was on the charts that year with hits from their final album; Queen celebrated their first US no. 1 hit with their Elvis Presley inspired "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"; and Diana Ross charted her dance hit "Upside Down."
In episode 51 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1999 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. The end of the decade and the century saw boy bands like the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and 98 Degrees with hits on the charts; the music industry was introduced to Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears; and in 1999 Carlos Santana released his eighteenth studio album Supernatural, which with hit singles like "Maria Maria" and "Smooth" featuring Rob Thomas, went on to win eight Grammy Awards and receive 15x platinum certification by the RIAA.
In episode 50 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1986 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Kenny Loggins was enjoying the spotlight with his hit "Danger Zone" from the soundtrack to Top Gun, and the Academy Award for best original song went to the band Berlin for "Take My Breath Away" from the same album; Peter Cetera made it to no. 1 with "Glory of Love," his first solo hit after leaving the band Chicago; Belinda Carlisle released "Mad About You," her first solo single after the break up of The Go Go's; Phil Collins was on the charts both as a solo artist and as a member of Genesis; and Peter Gabriel's hit "Sledgehammer" reached no. 1 and became his biggest hit in America, with the innovative music video receiving a record nine MTV video music awards.
On this special Independence Day episode of Dan Acree’s Weekend Rewind, we spotlight the most popular one hit wonders over 20 years- from 1980 to 1999- with special guest Steve Resnik. Steve, who’s been given the title “The 45 King,” is a lifetime music industry professional and world-class collector with many insider stories about the artists and the music that made it into Billboard’s Top 40 just one time, and never again.
In episode 48 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1987 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. On the charts that summer were unforgettable power ballads by Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and Heart; Madonna started the “Who’s That Girl” Tour; Michael Jackson released Bad, his first studio album since 1982’s Thriller; Guns N’ Roses released their debut album Destruction which went on to become the best-selling debut album of all time; and U2 celebrated their first US hits from their fifth studio album Joshua Tree.
In episode 47 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1993 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Reggae was big in 1993 with hits by the likes of Big Mountain, Jimmy Cliff, and UB40; Toni Braxton recorded her debut album while Janet Jackson charted hits from her fifth studio effort; and in dance music Culture Beat gave us "Mr. Vain," Haddaway gave us "What is Love?" and Robin S. had a dance/crossover hit with "Show Me Love."
In episode 45 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Spring of 1982 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year Michael Jackson released his sixth studio album Thriller which went on to become the best selling album of all time; Sony introduced compact disc players to the world; the Go Go's made history with the release of the first ever cassette single; and iconic 80's hits by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Toto, Phil Collins, and Chicago were dominating the charts.
In episode 45 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Fall of 1988 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. That year CD's outsold vinyl for the first time and Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits became the last major album to be released on 8-track tapes; rap music had one of its best years, with artists experimenting with sampling and looping; Phil Collins gave us his version of "Groovy Kind of Love," Cheap Trick gave us their version of "Don't Be Cruel," UB40 gave us their version of "Red Red Wine," and Elton John and Bernie Taupin had their biggest hit of the 80's with "I Don't Wanna Go on with You Like That."
In episode 44 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1991 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Dance music was still a thing with hits by the likes of C+C Music Factory and Stero MC's; more pop and rap was finding its way onto radio that year, including chart toppers by Marky Mark and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince; contemporary Christian artists Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith had crossover hits; and future diva Mariah Carey was celebrating success from the release of her first album.
In episode 42 of Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Winter of 1990 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. On the charts that year were several hit songs you're sure to remember, including "High Enough" by newly formed supergroup The Damn Yankees, "Someday" from Mariah Carey's debut album, UB40's reggae cover of 1964 Motown classic "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and so much more! Join us as we remember the music, and remember the good times.
This week on Dan Acree's Weekend Rewind we rewind to the Summer of 1995 with 3 hours of the hottest hits from Billboard's Hot 100 chart. On the charts that year were several hit songs you're sure to remember from blockbuster film soundtracks, including Seal's "Kiss From a Rose," Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend in Me," and "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" by Bryan Adams.
Popular music was in transition—disco was fading and rock was expanding. that year, Pink Floyd's “The Wall” hit #1 on the album charts, and Billy Joel won for Best Album. Ozzy Osborne released his debut solo album. Led Zeppelin broke up. Pure Prairie League had a hit with singer Vince Gill out front; The Manhattans crossed over from the R&B chart to the mainstream Billboard Hot 100 music chart. Hits were getting help from the movies. Kenny Loggins's "It's Alright" was the theme to Bill Murray's "Caddyshack," winning GRAMMY'S Song Of The Year, and Blondie sang "Call Me" for "American Gigolo." Queen scored their first hit in America with "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Singer/Songwriter Christopher Cross was at the top with two hits in 1980. That year he won 5 GRAMMY awards for "Sailing." One Hit Wonders featured are Benny Mardones "Into The Night," Rocky Burnette "Tired Of Toein' The Line," and Irene Cara sang the theme song to "Fame."