FORGOTTEN HITS

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

It's A WHAT'S UP (?) Wednesday

>>>Can you forward this video to Jim Peterik? … I’m sure he’ll go berserk! (Clive Topol)
>>>A couple of readers inquired about Jim Peterik's reaction to Donald Trump using "Eye Of The Tiger" in his new AI Video showing how HE scored the winning goal to win the medal for our US Hockey Team. (kk)

As it turns out, Jim knew nothing about it! We’re the ones who tipped him off … so I guess we’ll see where it goes from here. (Better watch it while it’s still posted if you’re interested!) kk

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116119516514284571

Meanwhile, Jim’s off to Italy …

Wow Kent ... this is the first I’m hearing about this!! Thx for the intel. I’m on it!

I’m off to Italy with Toby Hitchcock and Larry to celebrate Frontiers’ 30th anniversary as a label. Pride of Lions was one of their first signings in 2002. Been a good ride.

Ciao!

Jimbini

Interestingly enough, I got this headline from Noise 11 right before I was heading off to bed last night ...

The estate of the legendary Isaac Hayes has officially settled its legal dispute with President Donald Trump, following a prolonged battle regarding the unauthorised use of the 1966 soul classic, Hold On, I’m Coming. The resolution marks the end of a high profile copyright infringement case that saw the late musician’s family take a firm stand against the use of his creative legacy in political campaign environments.

The legal action, which commenced in August, 2024, alleged that Donald Trump and his campaign utilized the song at least 133 times across various rallies, videos, and appearances without securing the necessary permissions. The track, famously recorded by Sam and Dave, was co-written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter and remains one of the most recognizable pillars of the Stax Records era.

Isaac Hayes III, the son of the late icon, confirmed the settlement via a public statement, expressing that the estate is satisfied with the outcome of the proceedings. While the specific financial terms of the agreement remain confidential, the family had originally sought $3 million in damages for the repeated copyright violations.

“This resolution represents more than the conclusion of a legal matter,” Isaac Hayes III stated. “It reaffirms the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and copyrights, especially as they relate to legacy, ownership, and the responsible use of creative works.”

Hello again from the Chicago Radio History Department –

This is Ted Gorden Smucker, and my co-producer Bill Shannon and I have been working on a project to honor one of the most iconic Top 40 Radio Stations of its time. It was 50 years ago in March that WCFL hung up their Rock and Roll headphones and changed their format to Beautiful Music (3/15/76). You can hear our salute to this Illinois R&R Hall of Fame inductee coming up on March 7th and March 14th, from 12 noon – 3 pm Eastern / 11 am – 2 pm Central on RewoundRadio.com. (Also available through I-Heart Radio, Tunein Radio and your Alexa device.)

Our friend Jim Hampton from the USA Radio Museum has written a tremendous article outlining what WCFL has meant to listeners, local bands and fellow DJs of our era. Please click on this link for the full story.

https://usaradiomuseum.com/tribute/rewound-radio-salutes-wcfl-march-7-14/

Ted

Reminder: The new Paul McCartney / Wings documentary “Man On The Run” premiers this Saturday (February 27^th) on Prime Video. Early reviews are very good! (kk)

Now this observation from one of our many in-resident, Upper Demo Guys, Chuck Buell!

As seen in Forgotten Hits. "Hit Parader Magazine is Back."

In the early 1960s, Hit Parader Magazine cost around 35 cents per monthly issue.

Well, this 35 cent magazine is back for the Teens of today.

For THIRTEEN DOLLARS! $13!! For a magazine?!

We can buy a Paperback BOOK today for just a little over half that price!

An entire Book!

Maybe it's true what my Wife says when I point out comparisons like this, "Hon, you're just getting old. Things change!"

( Yeah, well, don't get me started on my Personal, "Why when I was a kid . . . . ! )

CB ( which stands for "Curmudgeon Boy!" )

A golden goodie from Timmy ...

Here's a great clip sent in by Tom Cuddy showing the newly reformed Guess Who, starring Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, performing one of their first reunion shows about a cruise ship on what appears to be a VERY windy days!!!

SO good to see and hear these two guys back together again!

Kent -

I just received this You Tube clip from our buddy and long time

Forgotten Hits reader, Brad Joblin. He and his wife Barbara are aboard the sold-out Rock Legends Cruise. Brad filmed this version of the newly reformed GUESS WHO performing "Undun." The video indicated a strong breezy night on the ship's desk, which didn't slow down Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman!

- Tom Cuddy

New York, NY

60 YEARS AGO TODAY:

2/25/66 – Actress Tea Leoni is born

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tuesday This And That

Hi Kent -

Can you forward this video to Jim Peterik? …

I’m sure he’ll go berserk!

Clive
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116119516514284571

A couple of readers inquired about Jim Peterik's reaction to Donald Trump using "Eye Of The Tiger" in his new AI Video showing how HE scored the winning goal to win the medal for our US Hockey Team. (Thank GOD for the Donald ... we couldn't have won this thing without him?!?!)

As we've seen in the past, Trump rarely goes thru the proper channels of getting permission or licensing to use all this music he continues to post ... but boy, you can sure count on one thing ...

He will ALWAYS take the credit for ANY positive US press.

Truth is, I don't think Jim owns the rights to his material any more ... I believe he sold those several years ago. (Of course that doesn't mean he'd, as they say in politics, "approve of this message.) kk

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-posts-ai-video-trolling-160823282.html

(I guess prior to posting this video, he also had one showing the American Bald Eagle beating up a Canadian Goose ... he sure knows how to build political relationships and bring honor to our country. It is SO reassuring to know that with all the challenges the world and the United States are facing today, our fearless leader is in his bedroom creating cartoon videos where he's the hero ... just like many other seven year old boys.) kk

Best Classic Bands remembers 1967 …

https://bestclassicbands.com/1967-music-highlights-1-3-1777/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2026-02-22&utm_campaign=10+Top+Rock+Organists+Their+Most+Killer+Tracks+

And here’s OUR year-long salute to my all-time favorite year in music…

https://forgottenhits60s.blogspot.com/2016/12/forgotten-hits-salutes-1967.html

Just hit the “Newer Post” button at the bottom of each page and you can relive 1967 exactly as it happened

(It’s our most in-depth series ever as we trace 1967 day-by-day and classic track by classic track!)

And if that’s still not enough, be sure to check out our BEST OF THE REST Series …

Other 1967 comments and tidbits that didn’t make the calendar pages

You’ll find all of those pages here: https://forgottenhits1967bonus.blogspot.com/

FREDDY CANNON’s “EVERYBODY’S ROCKIN’ TONIGHT (2026 BOOM BOOM MIX)"- OUT NOW - You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHm5S1iB6EA&list=RDXHm5S1iB6EA&start_radio=1

After his surprise holiday recording “Red Coat Santa” single hit the top on the U.K.’s Heritage Chart, Freddy Cannon has quickly returned with a new release for 2026, entitled “Everybody’s Rockin’ Tonight (2026 Boom Boom mix)” - which has already debuted on SiriusXM’s 60s Gold Channel.

Says Cannon, “This song came about because after all these years, I wanted to show my fans that I was still a true rocker. The lyrics came to me from my memories of doing live concerts and how the crowd would start dancing and it showed me those fans were into me rockin’ out. This was especially true in the U.K. I think writing a good song comes from the inspiration you get from the people you love, your closest friends, and fans who believe in you. I will always write what’s in my heart.”

Cannon, who holds the record for the most-ever appearances (110) on Dick Clark’s immortal American Bandstand, rocks out in his patented style, certainly recalling “Tallahassee Lassie," "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" and "Palisades Park” – which Steve Van Zandt credits as one of his life-changing records.

Freddy, a fan of horror movies, wrote and sang the theme titled “The Svengoolie Stomp” for the ME-TV Saturday night host Svengoolie.

Great to see that Freddy's still rockin' after all these years! (kk)

Harvey Kubernik profiles legendary (and controversial) 1950's comic Lenny Bruce here:

https://www.musicconnection.com/lenny-bruce-60-years-on/

The Shat (William Shatner, that is) has a brand new heavy metal album coming out ... and he has recruited a number of name players to participate. (Keep in mind this guy is 94 years old!!!)

In his own words ...

Ladies, gentlemen, SWs fans …

I have explored space. I have explored time. 

Now … I explore distortion.

Yes, You read that correctly. 

I am releasing a HEAVY METAL album.

Thirty-five metal virtuosos. Thunderous guitars. Chaos with purpose. 

Covers of legends like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest — and a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire.

This project is, quite literally, a gathering of forces. Loud imagination. Honest intensity. Unapologetic exploration.
At 94, one does not slow down. One turns the volume up.

So prepare yourselves. We are about to boldly headbang where no one has headbanged before.

Stay tuned. The metal voyage begins this year.

Now that the Winter Olympics have officially wrapped up, Tom Cuddy sent us this to share:

Alysa Liu’s Olympic Gold Performance Sparks Streaming Surge For Donna Summer

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sofiachierchio/2026/02/21/donna-summer-surges-in-streams-after-alysa-lius-golden-skate/

And, just in case you missed her performance …

Alysa Liu's FABULOUS gold medal-winning free skate | Winter Olympics 2026/Donna Summer

https://youtu.be/VCrFaRsezGo?si=JFyLgKAN3LNEL9Qy

Donna Summers’ is the only version of “MacArthur Park” I can stand to listen to … so this was a nice surprise! (It topped all three national charts in 1978) kk

During His 50th Anniversary Year, Wild Wayne Is Playing Flashback Clips Of Interviews He's Done Over The Years.

This Week It Was An Emotional Interview With Barbara Orbison (Roy's Second Wife)

She Talked About How Roy Coped With The Death Of His First Wife In A Motorcycle Accident (Claudette, Which Became A Hit For Don & Phil, The Everly Brothers) As Well As The Death Of His Two Sons In House Fire.

FRANK B.

Hey Kent -

I was surprised to see that Hit Parader magazine was back at my local newsstand! Recall buying it in the 60's for 35 cents. It started in 1942.

Jim Roup