On this day January 12 1980, Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes returned to the top of the U.S. charts, becoming the number one song in America for the second time. The track stood out for its clever storytelling and conversational lyrics, offering a narrative driven pop hit that contrasted with more traditional love songs of the era.
Escape captured a transitional moment between the late 1970s and the emerging sound of the 1980s, proving that strong songwriting and relatable...
