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Bill Williams

Friday, April 10th, 2026 12:27pm

Today we remember Little Eva, on the 23^rd anniversary of her passing

The singer died on April 10, 2003 after fighting cancer. She was 59

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 10th, 2026 12:25pm

Abba had the #1 song in the country on April 10, 1977

Dancing Queen would spend 1 week at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

Reuters, Jeff Christensen

Bill Williams

Friday, April 10th, 2026 12:22pm

On April 10, 1970, Paul McCartney would quit The Beatles

Announcement came in a press release, also announcing a solo album

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Bill Williams

Thursday, April 9th, 2026 1:13pm

A group from Sweden was #1 in America on April 9, 1974

Blue Swede’s cover version of Hooked on a Feeling spent 1 week atop the Billboard Singles Chart.

REUTERS, Sam Mircovich

Bill Williams

Thursday, April 9th, 2026 1:11pm

Vicki Lawrence had the #1 song in the country on April 9, 1973

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks.

REUTERS, Mike Segar

Bill Williams

Thursday, April 9th, 2026 1:08pm

Eight years ago, tonight, Fleetwood Mac fired Lindsey Buckingham

Happened ahead of an upcoming tour, on April 9, 2018

Reports at the time said, Stevie Nicks gave the band an ultimatum

REUTERS, Ethan Miller

Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 12:18pm

The #1 song in the country on April 8, 1984 belonged to Kenny Loggins

The theme from Footloose spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 12:12pm

The Temptations were at #1 on April 8, 1971

Just My Imagination, their 3^rd #1, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

REUTERS, Lucy Nicholson

Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 12:05pm

E.L.O was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on this date

Along with Joan Baez, Journey, and Yes, on April 8, 2017

REUTERS, Mike Segar

Bill Williams

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 1:22pm

The Righteous Brothers were at #1 on April 7, 1966

You’re my Soul and Inspiration topped the Billboard Singles Chart for3 weeks

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Bill Williams

Monday, April 6th, 2026 1:11pm

The #1 song on April 6, 1975 belonged to Minnie Ripperton

Lovin’ You would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

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Bill Williams

Monday, April 6th, 2026 1:09pm

The Beatles would be #1 in America on April 6, 1964

Can’t Buy Me Love would spend 5 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

Reuters-Henry Nicholls

Bill Williams

Monday, April 6th, 2026 1:07pm

On April 6, 1974, ABBA would become instant European stars

That was the day Waterloo would win the annual Eurovision Song Contest

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Bill Williams

Friday, April 3rd, 2026 12:46pm

The #1 song in the country on April 3, 1976 belonged to Johnnie Taylor

Disco Lady would remain on top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks

REUTERS, Rose Prouser

Bill Williams

Friday, April 3rd, 2026 12:44pm

REO Speedwagon had the #1 song in the country on April 3, 1981

Keep On Loving You spent 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

REUTERS, Lee Celano

Bill Williams

Friday, April 3rd, 2026 12:42pm

Happy 82^nd Birthday today to Tony Orlando

Born April 3, 1944 in New York City

Stereo Classics

Bill Williams

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 12:05pm

The Turtles had the #1 song in the country on April 2, 1967

Happy Together would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks

The Midnight Special

Bill Williams

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 12:03pm

Today we remember Edwin Starr on the 23^rd anniversary of his passing

The soul singer died following a heart attack at his home in England on April 2, 2003. He was 61

REUTERS, Lev Nosov

Bill Williams

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 12:01pm

This was the #1 song in the country on April 2, 1974.

John Denver spent 1 week at #1 on the Billboard Singles Chart with Sunshine on my Shoulders

Reuters-Brad Wicker

Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 12:03pm

This was the #1 song in the country on April 1, 1965.

Stop in the Name of Love would be the Supremes 4^th #1

And would spend 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

REUTERS, Fred Prouser

Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 12:01pm

The #1 song in the country on April 1, 1975 belonged to Labelle

Lady Marmalade was on top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

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Bill Williams

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 11:59am

Today we remember Marvin Gaye, on the 42^nd anniversary of his passing.

The singer died April 1, 1984 after being shot by his father. He was 42.

The animals can use your help

Bill Williams

Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 12:40pm

We're at Shop Rite on Fairview Avenue in Hudson Saturday April 11th from 10-3. Please come by

and donate to the Pet Food Bank at Columbia-Greene Humane Society.

Bill Williams

Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 12:28pm

So, I had no idea they added "Best Radio Announcer" to the categories at Best of Greene County. I also had no idea someone had nominated me (THANK YOU!), and had no idea I had won until I received an e-mail telling me so.

I picked up my award on Monday from the Daily Mail offices in Hudson. It is quite an honor, after 50 years of broadcasting, to be voted the best by the citizens of Greene County. Thank you all for your support!!

Reuters, Gary Hershorn

Bill Williams

Monday, March 30th, 2026 11:55am

Happy 58^th Birthday today to Celine Dion

The singer/entertainer was born on March 30, 1968 in Quebec Canada

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Bill Williams

Monday, March 30th, 2026 11:53am

Today we remember Bill Withers, on the 6^th anniversary of his passing

The legendary soul singer died on March 30, 2020 from heart complications. He was 81.

Reuters, Jeff Mitchell US

Bill Williams

Monday, March 30th, 2026 11:51am

Happy 81^st Birthday today to Eric Clapton

Born March 30, 1945 in Surrey England

Reuters, Kai Pfaffenbach

Bill Williams

Friday, March 27th, 2026 12:14pm

Happy 57^th Birthday today to Mariah Carey

Born March 27, 1969 in Huntington New York

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Bill Williams

Friday, March 27th, 2026 12:12pm

Daryl Hall & John Oates would get their first #1 on March 27, 1977

Rich Girl would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

Reuters, Michael Kappeler

Bill Williams

Friday, March 27th, 2026 12:10pm

Cher would have the #1 song in the country on March 27, 1974

Dark Lady spent 1 week atop the Billboard Singles Chart