Ten years ago, the Beach Boys returned with the triumphant ‘That’s Why God Made the Radio,’ finally expanding upon their own dashed aspirations.

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A versatile and engaging singer, Loren is joined by the era’s most memorable songwriters and sidemen.

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More than half of Huey Lewis and the News’ ‘Sports’ was spun off into huge hit singles on the U.S. charts – though somehow none ever went to No. 1.