Sunday, October 13, 2019

THE 200 BEST SONGS OF THE YEAR 1979 A.D. 
This post: #20-11. Concludes next weekend.
Caffé Latte´presents
THE TOP 200 SINGLES OF
1979
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20
ATOMIC
Blondie
New wave met disco on this groundbreaking single from Blondie. The Mike Chapman-produced song was written by group members Debbie Harry and Jimmy Destri.
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19
ON THE RADIO
Donna Summer
Just as Donna Summer began shaking off disco, she unleashed a dance classic penned by her and Giorgio Moroder. The latter produced the track.
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18
IN THE NAVY
Village People
The Village People enjoyed another international anthem much in the same vein as predecessor “Y.M.C.A.”.
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17
MY SHARONA
The Knack
Another pop gem produced by Mike Chapman, “My Sharona” was the debut single that announced the arrival of American band The Knack.
 A smiling adult African American male with a black afro, wearing a black tuxedo, white shirt, and a black bow tie. Both of his thumbs are hooked into his pants pockets with his palms and fingers facing forward and splayed out. The sides of his jacket are tucked behind his hands as he leans back slightly, giving a playful, casual touch to his formal look. Behind him there is a brown brick wall and to the side of his head there is a blue, square sign with "Michael Jackson" in white writing on two black borders, "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" in black writing, and "Can't Help It" in white writing.
16
DON’T STOP ‘TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
Michael Jackson
1979 saw Michael Jackson re-invent himself and embrace music videos in a way that few other acts could match. The single, penned by Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones, was a global smash.
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15
THE MAIN EVENT / FIGHT
Barbra Streisand
The title song from a film starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal. A rare disco outing for the revered vocalist.
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14
THE ROSE
Bette Midler
Bette Midler was nominated for an Academy Award for her acting performance in the motion picture ‘The Rose’. Her character was loosely based on Janis Joplin.
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13
BOOGIE WONDERLAND
Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
A disco collaboration featuring 2 R&B groups.
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12
AS GOOD AS NEW
Abba
The opening track on ABBA’s ‘Voulez-Vous’ album.
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11
ROCK WITH YOU
Michael Jackson
Written by Rod Temperton, this love song became the second US #1 single from Jackson’s ‘Off The Wall’ LP.

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