Essential Songs by WOMEN of The BRITISH INVASION  (#40-31). More: tomorrow. 

A Caffè  Lattè spotlight on:

 

ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

WOMEN of

The BRITISH INVASION

 

The British Invasion was ushered in by The Beatles. Countless UK groups achieved success overseas, including The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Herman’s Hermits and The Animals. British female soloists also prospered. This countdown celebrates the best songs released by women during the years of The British Invasion.

 

40 WALKIN’ BACK TO HAPPINESS Helen Shapiro

39 IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE Dusty Springfield

38 THE OTHER MAN’S GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER

          Petula Clark

37 LITTLE BY LITTLE Dusty Springfield

36 NOT RESPONSIBLE Helen Shapiro

35 THIS IS MY SONG Petula Clark

34 JUST A LITTLE LOVIN’ Dusty Springfield

33 A FOOL AM I Cilla Black

32 GOODBYE Mary Hopkin

31 IT’S FOR YOU Cilla Black

    

 

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COME ON, LET’S GO

Los Lobos

1987

U.K. - #18; U.S.A. - #21

 

Trivia:

As was the case with the original versions by Ritchie Valens in 1958, the Los Lobos remakes of "Come On, Let's Go" and "La Bamba" were issued one after the other in 1987. Both songs were featured on the 'La Bamba' movie soundtrack album.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9

 

ESC SONGS 2025 ranked (#28). More: tomorrow. 

EUROVISION 2025

THE 37 SONGS

(in order of preference)

 

The number of competitors for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has remained the same with Moldova withdrawing and Montenegro returning. This year, the ESC will be held in host city Basel, Switzerland in May following that country’s third win in 2024. Caffè Lattè has ranked all of the 37 entries in terms of sonic quality, as it does annually. The higher the ranking, the better the song.

*Note that a live performance and the on-stage presentation may alter the overall impact of a song.

ALBANIA ARMENIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BELGIUM CROATIA CYPRUS

CZECHIA DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE

ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA

MONTENEGRO NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SAN MARINO

SERBIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM

28

ESSA DIVA

Melody

Spain

This year’s Spanish entry is weaker than recent offerings. As one of “The Big 5”, Spain has already pre-qualified for a spot in the Grand Final. It is unlikely to finish high on the night.

Essential Songs by WOMEN of The BRITISH INVASION  (#50-41). More: tomorrow.

A Caffè  Lattè spotlight on:

 

ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

WOMEN of

The BRITISH INVASION

 

The British Invasion was ushered in by The Beatles. Countless UK groups achieved success overseas, including The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Herman’s Hermits and The Animals. British female soloists also prospered. This countdown celebrates the best songs released by women during the years of The British Invasion.

 

50 MONSIEUR DUPONT Sandie Shaw

49 I’M A TIGER Lulu

48 SISTER MORPHINE Marianne Faithfull

47 THE BOAT THAT I ROW Lulu

46 ALFIE Cilla Black

45 THIS LITTLE BIRD Marianne Faithfull

44 LOSING YOU Dusty Springfield

43 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN Lulu

42 BREAKFAST IN BED Dusty Springfield

41 COME AND STAY WITH ME Marianne Faithfull

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BREATHE AGAIN

Toni Braxton

1993

U.K. - #2; U.S.A. - #3

Trivia:

Upon release, "Breathe Again" became Toni Braxton's best chart performer on both sides of the Atlantic.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9

 

ESC SONGS 2025 ranked (#29). More: tomorrow.  

EUROVISION 2025

THE 37 SONGS

(in order of preference)

 

The number of competitors for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has remained the same with Moldova withdrawing and Montenegro returning. This year, the ESC will be held in host city Basel, Switzerland in May following that country’s third win in 2024. Caffè Lattè has ranked all of the 37 entries in terms of sonic quality, as it does annually. The higher the ranking, the better the song.

*Note that a live performance and the on-stage presentation may alter the overall impact of a song.

ALBANIA ARMENIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BELGIUM CROATIA CYPRUS

CZECHIA DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE

ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA

MONTENEGRO NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SAN MARINO

SERBIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM

29

RUN WITH U

Mamagama

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan can usually be relied on to offer a worthy entry. This year is no exception. “Run With U” will compete in Semi-Final 1 and deserves to progress to the Grand Final.

FAVE ALBUMS: March 2025

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TOKYO JOE

Bryan Ferry

1977

U.K. - #15

Trivia:

Bryan Ferry wrote and co-produced "Tpkyo Joe", a single lifted off his album 'In Your Mind'.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

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QUEER

Garbage

1995

U.K. - #13

Trivia:

American group Garbage released its self-titled debut album in 1995. "Queer", one of its tracks, became the band's breakthough single.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9

 

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COULD IT BE MAGIC

Barry Manilow

1975

U.K. - #25; U.S.A. - #6

Trivia:

After Barry Manilow scored a hit with "Could It Be Magic", it was successfully covered by Donna Summer (1976) and Take That (1992). The latter version peaked at #3 in Britain.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9