The Best of Ben's Bigger Breakfast From GOLD Cayman Islands
Some of the highlights of the Ben's Bigger Breakfast, Monday - Friday from 6-10am on Cayman's Greatest Hits, GOLD 94.9 Cayman Islands!
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Behind The Hit: Lenny Kravitz - "Fly Away" 1998
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of this electrifying rock anthem, the song that reignited classic ‘70s-inspired rock for a new generation and became a global radio favourite
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Behind The Hit: Right Said Fred - "I'm Too Sexy" 1991
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of this cheeky anthem, the song that turned confidence into pop culture and became a global dance-floor favourite
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Behind The Hit: Blondie - "Tide is High" 1980
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of this genre-blending classic that showed Blondie’s power to reinvent pop and top the charts worldwide.
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Behind The Hit: Cher - "Believe" 1998
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of this groundbreaking anthem, the song that ushered auto-tune into the mainstream and became a global dance-floor classic
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Behind The Hit: Queen and David Bowie - "Under Pressure" (1981)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Queen and David Bowie’s 1981 masterpiece “Under Pressure,” a powerful, genre-blending collaboration that delivered one of the most iconic basslines and vocal performances in rock history.
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Behind The Hit: Lauryn Hill - "Doo Wop (That Thing)" (1998)
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Lauryn Hill’s 1998 anthem “Doo Wop (That Thing)” a sharp, soulful blend of hip-hop and R&B that showcased her unmatched artistry and made history at the top of the charts
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Behind The Hit: Isaac Hayes - "Theme from Shaft" (1971)
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Isaac Hayes’ 1971 Theme from Shaft, a groundbreaking blend of funk, soul, and orchestral swagger that redefined movie soundtracks and earned Hayes an Academy Award
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Behind The Hit: Hall&Oates - "Private Eyes" (1981)
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Hall & Oates’ 1981 smash “Private Eyes” a catchy, upbeat pop-rock classic with an unforgettable hook that helped define the duo’s signature sound
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Behind The Hit: Eagles - "Heartache Tonight" (1979)
Monday, November 24, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of the Eagles’ 1979 favorite “Heartache Tonight” a driving, feel-good rock anthem born from a legendary songwriting session and destined to become a fan-favorite classic.
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Behind The Hit: The Escape Clube - "Wild Wild West" (1988)
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of The Escape Club’s 1988 track “Wild, Wild West” a quirky, high-energy anthem that mixed humor, attitude, and ’80s edge into an unforgettable chart-topping hit
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Behind The Hit: Johnny Nash - "I can see clearly now" (1972)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Johnny Nash’s 1972 classic “I Can See Clearly Now” — a bright, uplifting anthem of hope and clarity that continues to inspire generations
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Behind The Hit: Belinda Carlisle - "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (1987)
Monday, November 17, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Belinda Carlisle’s 1987 classic Heaven Is a Place on Earth. An uplifting anthem of love and optimism that became one of the defining pop hits of the late ’80s
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Behind The Hit: Carl Douglas - "Kung Fu Fighting (1974)
Friday, November 14, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Carl Douglas’ 1974 sensation “Kung Fu Fighting” the upbeat, instantly catchy track that turned martial-arts vibes into a global disco phenomenon
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Behind The Hit: Michael Jackson - "Bad" (1987)
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Michael Jackson’s 1987 classic Bad. A bold, high-energy anthem that showcased the King of Pop’s edge, confidence, and unmatched creativity
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Behind The Hit: Beyonce - "Baby Boy" (2003) ft Sean Paul
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Beyoncé’s 2003 hit “Baby Boy” a smooth fusion of R&B and dancehall featuring Sean Paul that topped charts worldwide and highlighted Beyoncé’s growing global star power
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Behind The Hit: U2 - "Desire" 1988
Friday, November 7, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of U2’s 1988 anthem “Desire” — a raw, gritty track that fused rock and blues, capturing the band’s fiery spirit and earning them their first UK No.1 single. 🎸🔥
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Behind the Hit: Spicy Girls - " Say You'll Be There" (1996)
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of the Spice Girls’ 1996 smash “Say You’ll Be There” — a fierce celebration of friendship, fun, and unstoppable girl power.
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Behind the Hit: The Black Eyed Peas – “Where Is the Love?” (2003)
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of The Black Eyed Peas’ 2003 breakthrough track “Where Is the Love?” — a powerful call for peace and unity that changed the group’s sound forever.
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Behind the Hit: Rod Stewart – “Maggie May” (1971)
Friday, October 10, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of Rod Stewart’s 1971 classic “Maggie May,” the song that turned him into a rock legend and topped charts around the world.
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Behind the Hit: John Mellencamp – “Jack and Diane” (1982)
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Ben Maxwell takes you Behind the Hit of John Mellencamp’s 1982 classic “Jack and Diane” — the small-town love story that became an American anthem.
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Behind the Hit: Barry White's "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe"
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Ben Maxwell featured Barry White’s “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” — the smooth 1974 classic that defined soul and romance.
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Behind the Hit: Exile's “Kiss You All Over”
Friday, October 3, 2025
Ben Maxwell featured “Kiss You All Over” by Exile — the 1978 chart-topper that still hits all the right notes.
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Behind the Hit: Janet Jackson’s “Miss You Much”
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
On October 1, 1989, Janet Jackson’s “Miss You Much” hit #1. Ben takes you behind the hit that launched her iconic Rhythm Nation 1814 era.
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Behind the Hit: Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music"
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
On September 30, 1976, Wild Cherry hit #1 with “Play That Funky Music.” Ben takes you behind the hit that turned funk-rock into a dance floor anthem.
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Behind the Hit: Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust"
Monday, September 29, 2025
On September 29, 1980, Queen hit #1 with “Another One Bites the Dust.” Ben takes you behind the hit that proved Queen could rule both rock and dance floors.
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Behind the Hit: T. Rex – “Get It On (Bang a Gong)”
Thursday, September 25, 2025
On September 25, 1971, T. Rex hit #1 with their glam rock classic “Get It On (Bang a Gong).” Ben takes you behind the hit that defined an era.
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Behind the Hit - TLC's "Unpretty"
Monday, September 22, 2025
On September 22, 1999, TLC’s empowering ballad “Unpretty” topped the charts at #1.
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Behind the Hit - David Bowie's "Fame"
Friday, September 19, 2025
David Bowie's "Fame" was number 1 on the Billboard Top 100 in 19th September 1975.
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Behind the Hit - Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy"
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy" was the number 1 top hit on this day in 1988
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Natalie Urqhart on Ben's Bigger Breakfast with Ben Maxwell - 20 May 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Chatting about Cayman Art Week 2025
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Behind The Hit: Blondie - "Tide is High" 1980