1) "Manic Monday" by Bangles, The

2) "Mad About You" by Belinda Carlisle

3) The Bridge by Billy Joel

4) "Digging Your Scene" by Blow Monkeys, The

5) "Love Like A Rocket" by Bob Geldof

6) Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

7) Third Stage by Boston

8) The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby and the Range

9) "Everywhere I Go" by Call, The

10) Fields of Fire by Corey Hart

11) "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House

12) "(I Just) Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew

13) Boomtown by David and David

14) "Brilliant Mistake" by Elvis Costello

15) "Tuff Enough" by Fabulous Thunderbirds

16) "Der Kommissar" by Falco

17) "Secret Separation" by Fixx, The

18) Invisible Touch by Genesis

19) "Keep Your Hands To Yourself" by Georgia Satellites

20) "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" by Glass Tiger

21) Talking In Code by Glen Burtnick

22) "The Hunter" by GTR

23) Lives In The Balance by Jackson Browne

24) "Golden Ball and Chain" by Jason and The Scorchers

25) John Eddie by John Eddie

26) Raised on Radio by Journey

27) "World Shut Your Mouth" by Julian Cope

28) The Whole Story by Kate Bush

29) "Shelter" by Lone Justice

30) "All In My Mind" by Love and Rockets

31) "Love At The Five & Dime" by Nanci Griffith

32) "If You Leave" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

33) "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon

34) So by Peter Gabriel

35) This Father's Day by Peter Himmelman

36) "Talk Dirty to Me" by Poison

37) "Fall on Me" by R.E.M.

38) "Carpenter's Son" by Rainmakers, The

39) "C'est La Vie" by Robbie Nevil

40) Strong Persuader by Robert Cray

41) Especially for You by Smithereens, The

42) The Queen Is Dead by Smiths, The

43) At Least We Got Shoes by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes

44) "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood

45) "Always The Sun" by Stranglers, The

46) "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" by Timbuk 3

47) Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers by Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers

48) "Solitary Man" by Ups and Downs

49) 5150 by Van Halen

50) "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" by Wang Chung

51) Leaving Time by Winter Hours

52) Skylarking by XTC

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COLUMNS

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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Long Live the Low," the title track single of the forthcoming LP from Jersey City-based singer-songwriter Sean Kiely.

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MORE NEWS

Dead Zep LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Dead Zep performing on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on August 26, 2026.

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Mason Gross School of the Arts presents AJAYE in concert on October 1st

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Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

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State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on October 2nd

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Princeton Folk Music Society presents Rakish on September 18th

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge ("I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," and "I Want to Come Over" to name a few) has remained one of America's favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge brings her Rise tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.

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Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

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Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th

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The Newton Theatre presents Molly Tuttle on September 17th

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