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History in Five Songs Episode 312: Unexpected AOR Albums
Manage episode 491741300 series 2601091
In Episode 312 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores a curious subset of rock history—unexpected AOR albums—by spotlighting bands like Heart and Yes that made surprising forays into glossy, radio-friendly territory during the early ’80s, blurring the lines between prog, pop, and proto–hair metal.
- Heart – “Heavy Heart”
- Yes – “City of Love”
- Blue Öyster Cult – “Eyes on Fire”
- Golden Earring – “Enough Is Enough”
- Sammy Hagar – “Remote Love”
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3014 episodes
Manage episode 491741300 series 2601091
In Episode 312 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores a curious subset of rock history—unexpected AOR albums—by spotlighting bands like Heart and Yes that made surprising forays into glossy, radio-friendly territory during the early ’80s, blurring the lines between prog, pop, and proto–hair metal.
- Heart – “Heavy Heart”
- Yes – “City of Love”
- Blue Öyster Cult – “Eyes on Fire”
- Golden Earring – “Enough Is Enough”
- Sammy Hagar – “Remote Love”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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