I always hear the 'hits', in his store! I am the most surprised when I hear something not as known, so when I heard Madhouse 7, I started to freak out. LOL

eugny1 said:

For me it's the full version of Alphabet Street...I walked into my local Shoprite supermarket the other day and was shocked to hear it on the radio feed, both because it was the full version, and because it's a modest hit that "oldies" radio seems to have forgotten entirely.

Of course, this may very well have been a satellite or muzak channel, in which case all bets are off, as they can be far more interesting than regular radio.

Great post, a really good point.

It is overlooked in that way. I remember it being very popular here in the UK at the time - certainly as popular as some of the 'classics' that get played on those stations / shows.

Obviously Kiss gets played a lot, and it's like they just can't be bothered with records like this.

Unbelievably, I heard 'Style' playing in my own store at work one day. But we have a satellite channel compiled by someone further up the chain, so I guess they're a P fan.

Kiss @ Base (Lincoln Road Miami)
Kiss @ Dolphin Mall Miami
I wanna be your lover @ Adidas Store Miami

Also heard When Doves cry on the radio in a taxi

(all this in a matter of 2 days)

Scarlet Pussy in an STD clinic.

When having my nails done they had prince songs playing back to back ... the girls all cooed that PR was one of THE best songs in the history of all time. Pop life was playing in paperchase not to long ago too....

"1999" at Trader Joes.

The Belle of St. Mark at the mall this morning.