Good Morning, BOB FM Nation! It’s Monday, November 3rd, 2025, and time to rewind the musical clock! This week in history is packed with legendary marriages, chart-topping comebacks, and industry-shaking moments that shaped the music we play on 93.7 BOB FM every day.
Get ready to feel the nostalgia with this week’s highlights!
November 3, 1972: The Ultimate Singer-Songwriter Wedding
It was a quiet Manhattan affair that rocked the music world. On this day in 1972, folk-rock icons James Taylor and Carly Simon were married by a judge in Simon’s apartment.
- A Public Announcement: That very same evening, Carly joined James on stage at his concert at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and announced their union to a cheering crowd.
- A Power Couple: Their eleven-year marriage produced two children and some unforgettable collaborations, cementing them as one of the original music power couples.
November 3, 1990: The Twenty-Five Year Comeback
Sometimes, a classic is just waiting for the perfect moment to shine again. That’s exactly what happened when The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” soared back to number one on the UK singles chart, an incredible 25 years after its original release.
- The Movie Magic: The song was prominently featured in the blockbuster film Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. The iconic pottery scene instantly became synonymous with that timeless ballad.
- BOB Fact: “Unchained Melody” is one of the most recorded songs in history, but The Righteous Brothers’ 1965 version remains the definitive recording.
November 9, 1985: The Coolest TV Theme Song in America
Long before “streaming,” everyone knew the sound of this iconic television show intro. On November 9, 1985, Jan Hammer‘s synthesizer-heavy instrumental theme to the popular crime drama Miami Vice hit No. 1 on the US Singles chart!
- Synthesizer King: The track’s sleek, propulsive sound defined the era and proved that a TV theme could dominate the radio airwaves.
- Another Hit: This came just one year after Billy Ocean hit No. 1 with “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” on November 3, 1984. The ’80s were simply packed with Adult Hits chart gold!
November 9, 1967: The Start of a Legacy
Finally, a moment that changed how we talk about music: The very first issue of Rolling Stone magazine was published!
- The Cover Star: The debut issue featured a photo of John Lennon on the cover and included stories on artists like The Who and David Crosby, immediately establishing itself as the voice of rock and pop culture.
