Episodes

  • Episode 103: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - No Rain

    Episode 103: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - No Rain
    Jan 30 2022
    This massive hit from Blind Melon spent a total of 3 weeks a top the Modern Rock chart. It went to the top spot for a single week on September 18th, 1993 and then returned to the top spot on October 2nd, 1993 for 2 more weeks. The song was actually originally written well before the band even formed.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 102: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - My Sister

    Episode 102: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - My Sister
    Jan 23 2022
    Going to #1 for the week of September 11th, 1993 for a single week was The Juliana Hatfield Three with the song My Sister. This was Juliana Hatfield's most successful single release of her career and it has an interesting story behind it as Hatfield doesn't even have a real life sister. Join me for the breakdown.
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    10 mins
  • Episode 101: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Soul to Squeeze

    Episode 101: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Soul to Squeeze
    Jan 16 2022
    Going to #1 on Modern Rock for 4 consecutive weeks on August 14th, 1993 was the Red Hot Chilli Peppers with Soul to Squeeze. It would actually take 2 weeks off from the top spot and return for an additional week at #1 on September 25th, 1993. This song featured incredibly dark subject matter yet it was featured on the soundtrack for the comedy film Coneheads.
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    8 mins
  • Episode 100: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Break It Down Again

    Episode 100: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Break It Down Again
    Jan 9 2022
    Going to #1 for 3 weeks on Modern Rock on July 24th, 1993 was Tears for Fears with the song Break It Down Again. This was Tears for Fears minus Curt Smith who had departed the group in 1991. That fracture would make up much of the lyrical content from Roland Orzabal on this album "Elemental."
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    6 mins
  • Episode 99: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Pets

    Episode 99: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Pets
    Jan 2 2022
    Going to #1 on Modern Rock for the week of June 19th, 1993 for 5 consecutive weeks was the Perry Farrell fronted Porno for Pyros with the single Pets. This was actually the second single from the bands self titled debut album released in 1992. Join me for the breakdown.
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    7 mins
  • Episode 98: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Walking In My Shoes

    Episode 98: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Walking In My Shoes
    Dec 26 2021
    Going to number 1 on the week of May 15th, 1993 was Depeche Mode with the single Walking In My Shoes. This would be the bands 4th and final number 1 single in chart history and their second in a row from Songs of Faith and Devotion. The group has a soft spot for this track in their overall library, tune in for the breakdown.
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    10 mins
  • Episode 97: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Regret

    Episode 97: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - Regret
    Dec 19 2021
    Going to #1 for the week of May 1st, 1993 on Modern Rock was New Order with the single Regret. This was the only time the band would hit the top spot in chart history with what many consider their last big hit. David Hasselhoff is involved, tune in and find out how.
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    7 mins
  • Episode 96: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - I Feel You

    Episode 96: DJ BK's Modern Rock #1's - I Feel You
    Dec 11 2021
    The legends themselves Depeche Mode went to #1 for 5 consecutive weeks starting on March 27th, 1993 with the single I Feel You. The lead off single from Songs of Faith and Devotion would be the bands 3rd number 1 on the chart. The band incorporated more rock on this album to great success. Join me for the breakdown.
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    8 mins