REO Speedwagon

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Release: 1978Source checked

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REO Speedwagon included Time for Me to Fly on You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish in 1978. The Hits compilation in the screenshot draws on that earlier album recording.

1981

LIST YEAR1981

Don't Let Him Go

Reported release: 1981Date needs verification

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Another hit from the band's hugely successful "Hi Infidelity" album.

LIST YEAR1981

Keep on Loving You

Reported release: 1980Date needs verification | Recent carryover

Source year-end #10

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Written by Kevin Cronin, this power ballad was inspired by his personal relationship struggles.

LIST YEAR1981

Take It on the Run

Release: 1980Source checked | Recent carryover

Source year-end #32

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Take It on the Run was part of REO Speedwagon's Hi Infidelity when the album was released in 1980. The band's archive credits Kevin Cronin as lead vocalist and Gary Richrath as lead guitarist on that record. Its...

1982

LIST YEAR1982

Don't Stop Rockin'

Reported release: 1982Date needs verification

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An energetic rock anthem encouraging perseverance.

LIST YEAR1982

Keep the Fire Burnin'

Reported release: 1982Date needs verification

Source year-end #50

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Written by Kevin Cronin and Gary Richrath about maintaining passion in a long-term relationship.

1985

LIST YEAR1985

Can't Fight This Feeling

Release: 1984Source checked | Recent carryover

Source year-end #13

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Can't Fight This Feeling appears on REO Speedwagon's 1984 Wheels Are Turnin'. The band's original program credits both words and music to Kevin Cronin. Its narrative moves from friendship toward a declaration of...