Donna Lewis gave us perhaps the most timeless love song of the entire 1990’s with “I Love You Always Forever” in 1996. The song spent nine weeks at #2 (including 35 weeks on the charts overall!). Donna recently joined Dave O from her New York City residence and shared many neat stories, including how she got signed to a record deal, the inspiration for that song and why she took so many years off and away from the spotlight.

You are probably aware that Enrique Iglesias is the son of Julio, and an international pop star who has sold over 55 million records worldwide. Iglesias’ breakthrough hit in the United States came during 1999 in the form of “Bailamos” and since then, Enrique has enjoyed five Billboard Hot 100 top five singles and a record ten number one hits on Billboard’s Dance charts. What you may not know about Iglesias is how his music career got started while at the University of Miami, much to the complete shock of his parents. Hear more about that in this candid interview with Dave O, as well Read More …

Portrait gained fame in 1992 with the songs “Honey Dip” and “Here We Go Again.” Led by Michael Angelo Saulsberry, the Los Angeles formed group had a very unique sound that created fans all over the globe, especially in Asia. Dave O recently SKYPED with Saulsberry to discuss the formation of Portrait, what it was like being on an episode of Family Matters, working with famous actresses in videos and much, much more, including a frank discussion of how Portrait was largely doomed from the start.

Ten million albums sold. Eight Top 40 hits. Four studs, back together, reunited, for “The Package Tour” this summer with New Kids On The Block & Boyz II Men. We’re talking about 98 Degrees, of course, who were one of the few “boy bands” to be independently formed by Jeff Timmons, who recently joined Dave O to talk about the good old days and the exciting reunion this summer. Topics covered include what jobs the guys worked in the early days to “get by” in Los Angeles, how the group got its name, the meaning of many of its songs, Nick & Jessica, Jeff with Read More …

Lisa Loeb is just awesome. Period. Not only does she love cats, and not only does she have her own Eyewear Line, but she also is STILL the only artist to ever have a #1 hit (“Stay”) while not signed to a recording contract. That is a feat that will likely never be broken. Dave O recently caught up with Lisa to discuss the good old days, including how she came up with the song “Stay”, how Ethan Hawke helped her land on the “Reality Bites” soundtrack and how the video for “Stay” was done in one take. They also discuss Lisa’s latest addition to Read More …

In 1995, Brownstone was nominated for a Grammy and six Billboard Music Awards for the single “If You Love Me.” Founding member Nicci Gilbert called the show and joined Dave O to talk about being one of the first groups signed to Michael Jackson’s MJJ record label, what it was like working with Michael, her friendship with American Idol Season Three winner Fantasia Barrino, the future of Brownstone and much more.

More than 50 million albums sold. 20 million singles. 1 million DVDs. 6 Grammy Awards. 3 MTV VMA’s. The list goes on and on for Cyndi Lauper, who really needs no introduction. Dave O recently spoke with Cyndi via cell phone and discussed a number of topics, including the song Dave O calls “the greatest love song of all time,” “Time After Time.” Did Cyndi agree? Listen to find out, as well as also discovering other interesting back stories about “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” Cyndi’s 90’s Christmas album and much, much more!

P.M. Dawn first broke through in 1991 with the #1 hit “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss.” The duo would also achieve two more Top 10’s in “I’d Die Without You” and “Looking Through Patient Eyes.” In more recent years, the group has stumbled upon difficult times, with founder and mastermind Prince Be having three strokes, and ex member J.C. The Eternal creating controversy of his own. Dave O recently SKYPED with Doc G of P.M. Dawn to discuss Prince Be’s current health, the antics of J.C. The Eternal, the deep meaning of P.M. Dawn songs and what the future of the group holds. Listen to Read More …

The Spin Doctors are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album “Pocketful of Kryptonite,” which helped the New Yorkers earn both a Grammy and AMA nomination. In fact, the album has recently been re-released as a two-disc record with lots of bonus material. Dave O recently SKYPED with Eric Schenkman of Spin Doctors to talk about the new album, the classic songs “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” the formation, split and re-formation of the band, as well as little known facts such as Blues Traveler front man John Popper once being in Spin Doctors.

La Bouche consisted of Lane McCray and the late Melanie Thornton, who was taken from us prematurely after a plane crash in 2001. Dave O recently SKYPED with Lane McCray, who spoke at length about the life of Melanie Thornton and what she was like, as well as the meanings of such La Bouche songs as “Be My Lover” and “Sweet Dreams” and what he’s up to today! Listen to the interview here!