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BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: a SEXY Sunday with Marvin Gaye
We're taking a moment today for Black History Month to honor the "Prince of Motown" and the singer of the sexiest song ever recorded - Marvin Gaye. Also known…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: All things WHITNEY… and a resurgence on Disney+!
She's regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time and today, we honor the legendary Whitney Houston for Black History Month on Throwback Nation. Houston…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Happy Birthday SEAL!
Let's start off this tribute to Seal with a big ole' HAPPY BIRTHDAY from all of us at Throwback Nation! The London-born singer/songwriter turns 58 today. And,…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Chaka gets more help on “I Feel For You” than…
Today, we tip our hats to the "Queen of Funk," the legendary Chaka Khan. The Chicago-born musician, singer, and songwriter's career has traversed over five…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Billy Ocean
You've heard his name; you've loved his songs. And, whether you were there for the great love songs ("There'll Be Sad Songs" or "The Colour Of Love"), the…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Two Great Cities run through Boyz II Men
One of my favorite '90s Throwbacks to dust off here on Throwback Nation Radio is "Motown Philly" by Boyz II Men. Not only is it fun, upbeat, and a great…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Kool and the Gang is touring with… WHO?
As we salute KOOL & THE GANG in today's Throwback spotlight, we have to reflect on their concert announcement from nine years ago. They had gotten a lot of…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: the first WOMAN in the rock & roll hall of fame?…
As we reflect on a week of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations, we can't forget the first woman inducted into the hall back in 1987: THE QUEEN of Soul,…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: New Edition “New Jack Swings” into Bel Biv…
After Bobby Brown started recording solo from New Edition in 1990, his departure opened the door for not only a new start for his fellow band members, but also…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Diana and Mary
With Mary Wilson's sudden passing earlier this week, we'd be remiss if we didn't take a moment to spotlight the woman fronted the Supremes, and for a while, had…