Song Stories | The Sound

Journey is 106.1 The Sound

May 6, 2020

The songs from this group stroke visions of fog-lit street lights in the bay area. Initially a progressive rock band, it's wasn't until Steve Perry joined the group when their 1978 Infinity album caught fire. Far from award winners they've never won a Grammy as...

Tina Turner is 106.1 The Sound

May 3, 2020

Born Anna Mae Bullock in a desolate Nutbush, Tennessee, she is part Navajo and Cherokee. Her abusive husband, Ike convinced her to change her name in the 60’s. She liked the change because it sounded like Sheena. She co-starred with Mel Gibson in Mad Max...

Bill Withers is 106.1 The Sound

April 29, 2020

He was a singer, songwriter and soul icon. He wrote classics like "Just The Two Of Us", "Use me" and "Lovely Day". Born poor in the West Virginia mining town of Slab Fork with a stutter in 1938, he joined the Navy at 18 and...

Heart IS 106.1 The Sound

April 26, 2020

The Wilson Sisters didn't join this group until after it was formed in the early 70's. But it was their sound that inspired other Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. Their last hit, 'All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You', is actually a cover...

Firefall is 106.1 The Sound

April 22, 2020

[caption id="attachment_7867" align="alignright" width="300"] Firefall in Yosemite National Park[/caption] This American Country Rock Band was formed in Boulder, Colorado. Their biggest hit, "Just Remember I Love You", is NOT a love song, but an homage to those who are depressed and hopeless. The band took its...

The Doobies are 106.1 The Sound

April 19, 2020

This Northern California group’s foundation was laid in the late '60s by founding members Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons. When Johnston left, he was replaced in the mid '70s when session vocalist Michael McDonald took over lead mic. McDonald was known for his harmony sessions...

Gordon Lightfoot is 106.1 The Sound

April 15, 2020

This Canadian Soft Rockers helped define the folk-pop sound of the 70's. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to John Mellencamp. He's known as Canada's Best Songwriter. Ironically, his longest and perhaps more memorable song, 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald',...

Kenny Rogers is 106.1 The Sound

April 12, 2020

Kenny Rogers was born in Houston, Texas, being the 4th of 8 children. He caught the music bug after winning a talent show at the age of 11. He played in psychedelic bands before settling on a folk career in the 60's with The New...

Jim Croce is 106.1 The Sound

April 8, 2020

This artist built his skills at Villanova, PA playing smoky frat parties and beatnik coffee houses. His first two albums were disappointing commercial and critical failures. He was beginning to rise on a string of college appearances when he dies in a Louisiana plane crash. ...

Fleetwood Mac IS 106.1 The Sound

March 30, 2020

Some consider this band a British ensemble while others say the group is American, because that's where they found their biggest success. The original singer, Bob Welch, who later went on to have a solo career, left the band after the release of their first...