Channel Title: Clay Culver Channel Description: My channel features a variety of hits, instrumentals, and hard to find versions of songs from the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and a few from the early 2000s. One attribute that is unique to this channel is that you won't hear the songs fade out like you do on the regular recordings. This is done intentionally so that you can hear the entire song till the very end. I take a lot of pride in my audio production and have thirty years of experience. Former radio announcer, commercial production, and station imaging in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and South Florida. <video> Whitney - Saving All My Love for You (1985 Dolby Atmos) HQ Description: This audio is recommended to be listened to on a high-quality sound system. "Saving All My Love for You" is a 1978 song written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin, originally recorded by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. American singer Whitney Houston recorded it for her self-titled debut studio album (1985). It was released on August 13, 1985, by Arista Records, as the second single from the album in the United States, and third worldwide. The song became a global success and represented a commercial breakthrough for Houston, topping the charts in four countries and reaching the top 10 in various other regions. It became her first song to top the US Billboard Hot 100, staying there for one week, and is certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies. At the 28th Annual Grammy Awards, it won for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The saxophone solo was played by Tom Scott. </video> <video> Chicago - Wishing You Were Here (1974 LP Version) HQ Description: "Wishing You Were Here" is a song written by Peter Cetera for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago VII (1974), with lead vocals by Terry Kath, while Cetera sang the song's bridge. Kath and Cetera swapped their usual instruments for this track, with Kath on bass and Cetera on guitar. The Beach Boys' Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson guested as backing vocalists. The third single released from the album, "Wishing You Were Here" reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the Cash Box Top 100, and hit #1 on the Easy Listening chart. </video> <video> Eagles - Desperado (1973) HQ Description: "Desperado" is a 1973 soft rock ballad by the American rock band the Eagles. The track was written by the late Glenn Frey and Don Henley and appeared on the band's second studio album Desperado as well as numerous compilation albums. Although it was never released as a single, it became one of Eagles' best-known songs. It was recorded at Island Studios (London, England). In 2017, Billboard ranked the song number two on their list of the 15 greatest Eagles songs, and in 2019, Rolling Stone ranked the song number three on their list of the 40 greatest Eagles songs. </video> <video> Third Eye Blind - Never Let You Go (1999) HQ Description: "Never Let You Go" is a song by American rock band Third Eye Blind. It was released on January 4, 2000, as the second single from their second album, Blue. It was written by frontman Stephan Jenkins. The song peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, #5 on the Mainstream Top 40, and spent three weeks at #1 in Canada. It also reached #26 in Iceland, #15 in New Zealand, and #6 on the UK Rock Chart. </video> <video> Modern English - I Melt with You (Original 1982 7-Inch Version) HQ Description: "I Melt with You" is a song by the British new wave band Modern English. The song, produced by Hugh Jones, was the second single from their 1982 album After the Snow. It became the band's most successful single, largely in the United States, where it was featured in the film Valley Girl and on MTV. It reached #7 on Billboard's Rock Albums & Top Tracks chart in 1983 and a re-release reached #76 on the Hot 100 chart in 1990 (after reaching #78 in 1983). </video> <video> Smokey Robinson - Cruisin' (1979 Single Version) HQ Description: "Cruisin'" is a 1979 single written, produced, and performed by the American singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson for Motown Records' Tamla label. The song was co-written by fellow Miracle Marv Tarplin. One of Robinson's most successful singles outside of his work with the Miracles, "Cruisin'" hit #1 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100 and was also a Billboard Hot 100 hit, peaking at #4 the week of February 2, 1980. It was a top five hit on the Soul chart as well. </video> <video> Eagles - In the City (1979) HQ Description: What a band! Official video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J39LK_wDzKw "In the City" is a rock song written by Barry De Vorzon and Joe Walsh. It was first recorded by Walsh and released on the soundtrack for the 1979 film The Warriors. The other members of the Eagles liked what they heard, and the band decided to record it for their album The Long Run, with Walsh continuing as lead vocalist and guitarist. Although not released as a single, the track became an album-oriented rock radio favorite in the U.S. and a Walsh concert staple. A video made for the track features a staged recording session: Joe Walsh plays a Gibson double neck guitar using the 12-string neck for the rhythm parts and the 6-string neck for the slide guitar parts. It is also featured on the Eagles' 1994 Hell Freezes Over album and video; in this version, the song ends with a slower version of the guitar hook from the Beatles' 1966 hit "Day Tripper". </video> <video> Scarlett and Black - You Don't Know (1987) HQ Description: "You Don't Know" is a 1987 song by the UK pop duo Scarlett and Black. The song was from the duos only album (Scarlett & Black) and was also featured on the soundtrack for the movie Hiding Out. The song was a hit record in the U.S. in 1988, peaking at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and appearing on the Adult Contemporary chart (#13) and Dance (#32 Hot Dance/Club Play, #41 Hot Dance Singles) charts. Unable to provide a viable follow-up, Scarlett & Black remain dubbed as one-hit wonders. </video> <video> La Bouche - Sweet Dreams (1996 US Radio Edit 1) HQ Description: "Sweet Dreams (Ola Ola E)" is a song recorded by German Eurodance duo La Bouche. It was originally released in April 1994 by RCA Records as the lead single from the duo's debut album of the same name (1995). In North America, the song was released in November 1995. It was written and sung by the late Melanie Thornton with Robert Haynes and Mehmet Sönmez. "Sweet Dreams" received favorable reviews from music critics and was a global commercial success, reaching #1 in both Italy and on the Canadian RPM Dance/Urban chart. In the United States, it reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and #8 on the Cash Box Top 100, while in Australia, it also peaked at #8. </video> <video> Don Henley - The End of the Innocence (1989) HQ Description: "The End of the Innocence" is the lead single and title track from Don Henley's third solo studio album of the same name, released in 1989. Henley co-wrote and co-produced the song with Bruce Hornsby, who also performed piano. Wayne Shorter played the soprano sax solo. The single peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his fifth solo top-10 hit on the chart. "The End of the Innocence" also became his fourth #1 single on the Album Rock Tracks chart. It went to #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In Canada, it reached #3 on the RPM Top Singles and Adult Contemporary charts. At the 32nd Grammy Awards in 1990, the song received Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The song won the Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male. </video> <video> Calloway - I Wanna Be Rich (1989 US Promo 7" Version) HQ Description: "I Wanna Be Rich" is a song by American R&B duo Calloway. It was released in 1989 as the third and final single from their debut album All the Way. It is the band's only top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #2 in May 1990 and #5 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. In addition, it peaked at #20 on the Adult Contemporary chart. </video> <video> Don Henley - Sunset Grill (1984 LP-12" Version) HQ Description: "Sunset Grill" is a song by American rock musician Don Henley from his second solo studio album Building the Perfect Beast (1984). It was written by Henley, Danny Kortchmar, and Benmont Tench. Patty Smyth sings harmony vocals on the song and the horns arrangements were by Jerry Hey. Released as the fourth single from the album, "Sunset Grill" peaked at #7 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart in January 1985, and #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1985. It also reached #18 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The title and lyrics of the song reference the Sunset Grill, a hamburger restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The original Sunset Grill was run by owner Joe Froehlich from 1957 to 1997 when he sold the business. The building was torn down, rebuilt and reopened. </video> <video> Gary Numan - Cars (1979) HQ Description: "Cars" is the first solo single by English musician Gary Numan. It was released on August 24, 1979, and is from his debut studio album The Pleasure Principle. The song was the first release credited solely to Gary Numan after he dropped the band name Tubeway Army, under which he had released four singles and two LPs. In the UK charts, it reached #1 in 1979, and in 1980, it hit #1 in Canada two weeks running on the RPM national singles chart. The single was first issued in the US in February 1980, where it peaked at #4 on the Cash Box Top 100 and #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. </video> <video> Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (1984 Short Solo Version) HQ Description: *American Promo Only version played on some Top 40 Rock and Adult Contemporary stations in 1984 and '85. Joe Pizzulo provided backing vocals on the song. </video> <video> Wang Chung - Let's Go (1987 Single Edit) HQ Description: "Let's Go!" is a single by the English new wave band Wang Chung, released on January 6, 1987, from their fourth studio album, Mosaic (1986). Jack Hues sings the verses of the song, and Nick Feldman sings the bridge. Both sing the chorus. The single was a hit for the band in the United States, where it provided them with their second and last Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1987, peaking at #9. It also reached #10 on the Cash Box Top 100 and #18 on Billboard's Album Rock Tracks chart. </video>

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My channel features a variety of hits, instrumentals, and hard to find versions of songs from the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and a few from the early 2000s. One attribute that is unique to this channel is that you won't hear the songs fade out like you do on the regular recordings. This is done intentionally so that you can hear the entire song till the very end. I take a lot of pride in my audio production and have thirty years of experience. Former radio announcer, commercial production, and station imaging in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and South Florida.

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