Monday, August 13, 2012

RETRO CLASSICS
POP-
If you are experiencing withdrawals now that the Olympics are over, here are some songs to help you cope and
fondly look back on past Games:
 
"Moscow" - Genghis Khan
This German group came from the Eurovision Song Contest and went on to reach #1 on the Australian chart with a double A-sided single, featuring the hit in both German and English versions at around the time of the Games in Russia back in 1980.
  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDnLIYd0hZY&feature=related
 
"One Moment in Time" - Whitney Houston
Los Angeles hosted the Olympics in 1984 and this was the official song for that Olympiad, performed by the amazing Whitney Houston. This clip is her rendition at the Grammy Awards. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LPmeV3omHQ&feature=related

 R&B
  • Here's a great R&B classic:
"All Night Long (All Night)" - Lionel Richie
A great party song performed live at the 1984 Olympics in L.A. by Lionel Richie.  

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuLDqT47rkA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRj5P0q-tVA

The link above features the late & definitely great Etta James at the LA Games injecting the Opening Ceremony with some powerhouse gospel.

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