Saturday, August 31, 2013
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#1107 HUMAN NATURE Michael Jackson
When Michael Jackson unleashed the 'Thriller' album, few expected it to explode in the impressive way it did. The mega-seller contained several tracks that were lifted as singles. "Human Nature" was one of them. The hit single was penned by songwriter John Bettis, who had previously worked extensively with the Carpenters, and Steve Porcaro, a member of the group Toto.
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#1107 HUMAN NATURE Michael Jackson
When Michael Jackson unleashed the 'Thriller' album, few expected it to explode in the impressive way it did. The mega-seller contained several tracks that were lifted as singles. "Human Nature" was one of them. The hit single was penned by songwriter John Bettis, who had previously worked extensively with the Carpenters, and Steve Porcaro, a member of the group Toto.
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#1108 LETTING GO Paul McCartney
When Paul McCartney unveiled his 1975 release, 'Venus and Mars', he not only further established himself as the most successful of the former members of The Beatles, this album also took his new group- Wings- to new heights. The album was more consistent and improved on the prior 'Band on the Run' set of songs. McCartney wrote "Letting Go" himself, as he did on the majority of the album's tracks. Along with its bluesy feel and impassioned lyrics, the horns provide an element of soul to the overall feel.
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#1108 LETTING GO Paul McCartney
When Paul McCartney unveiled his 1975 release, 'Venus and Mars', he not only further established himself as the most successful of the former members of The Beatles, this album also took his new group- Wings- to new heights. The album was more consistent and improved on the prior 'Band on the Run' set of songs. McCartney wrote "Letting Go" himself, as he did on the majority of the album's tracks. Along with its bluesy feel and impassioned lyrics, the horns provide an element of soul to the overall feel.
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Friday, August 30, 2013
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#1109 ROUTE 101 Herb Alpert
After scoring a major hit & a US #1 with "Rise", Alpert pursued his solo career. In 1982 , he released 'Fandango', an album consisting of songs in a Latin American vein. "Route 101" was another instrumental, composed by Spaniard Juan Carlos Calderon. It is a bouncy and uplifting song, perfectly suited to the trumpet-player, evoking memories of his previous work with the Tijuana Brass.
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#1109 ROUTE 101 Herb Alpert
After scoring a major hit & a US #1 with "Rise", Alpert pursued his solo career. In 1982 , he released 'Fandango', an album consisting of songs in a Latin American vein. "Route 101" was another instrumental, composed by Spaniard Juan Carlos Calderon. It is a bouncy and uplifting song, perfectly suited to the trumpet-player, evoking memories of his previous work with the Tijuana Brass.
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#1110 GIVE ME LOVE (GIVE ME PEACE ON EARTH) George Harrison
By the time of this release, the former Beatle George Harrison had launched a solo career that proved to be fruitful. Coming off a worldwide chart- topper with "My Sweet Lord", he released a new set of songs on his 1973 album, 'Living in the Material World'. Composed by Harrison, "Give Me Love (Give me Peace on Earth)" was in a similar vein to his previous #1. Harrison pleads to the Lord for a better world and personal sense of contentment, a nod to the influence of Indian spirituality. His vocals, while not beautiful on this, only add to the sincerity and humility.
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#1110 GIVE ME LOVE (GIVE ME PEACE ON EARTH) George Harrison
By the time of this release, the former Beatle George Harrison had launched a solo career that proved to be fruitful. Coming off a worldwide chart- topper with "My Sweet Lord", he released a new set of songs on his 1973 album, 'Living in the Material World'. Composed by Harrison, "Give Me Love (Give me Peace on Earth)" was in a similar vein to his previous #1. Harrison pleads to the Lord for a better world and personal sense of contentment, a nod to the influence of Indian spirituality. His vocals, while not beautiful on this, only add to the sincerity and humility.
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
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#1111 LET'S DANCE David Bowie
The 1980s was a commercially successful decade for the UK chameleon known as David Bowie. It all started with this single, unleashed in 1983. Bowie wrote the song and Chic's Nile Rodgers (who produced the cut) infused it with his unique funky sound. It was the title track from what became one of his best-selling albums in an impressively enduring career and returned Bowie to the pop charts.
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#1111 LET'S DANCE David Bowie
The 1980s was a commercially successful decade for the UK chameleon known as David Bowie. It all started with this single, unleashed in 1983. Bowie wrote the song and Chic's Nile Rodgers (who produced the cut) infused it with his unique funky sound. It was the title track from what became one of his best-selling albums in an impressively enduring career and returned Bowie to the pop charts.
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#1112 PERFECT ANGEL Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton winds her perfectly suited vocals around this gorgeous love song penned by Stevie Wonder with whom she had recorded in the past. "Perfect Angel" was the title track from her 1974 album release. This was one of the 2 songs Wonder contributed for the LP. The song is slightly more upbeat than Riperton's usual fare.
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#1112 PERFECT ANGEL Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton winds her perfectly suited vocals around this gorgeous love song penned by Stevie Wonder with whom she had recorded in the past. "Perfect Angel" was the title track from her 1974 album release. This was one of the 2 songs Wonder contributed for the LP. The song is slightly more upbeat than Riperton's usual fare.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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#1114 WHITE ROOM Cream
Arguably the first super-group in rock music, Cream featured masters of the genre and offered the world a British psychedlia anthem. "White Room" was featured on the group's 1968 album, 'Wheels of Fire'. The lyrics were by Pete Brown with music composed by lead singer and bassist Jack Bruce.
Eric Clapton's guitar work adds a majestic quality to the epic track.
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#1114 WHITE ROOM Cream
Arguably the first super-group in rock music, Cream featured masters of the genre and offered the world a British psychedlia anthem. "White Room" was featured on the group's 1968 album, 'Wheels of Fire'. The lyrics were by Pete Brown with music composed by lead singer and bassist Jack Bruce.
Eric Clapton's guitar work adds a majestic quality to the epic track.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
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#1115 NUMBER ONE Pharrell Williams featuring Kanye West
We first encountered Pharrell as one half of the production/ songwriting and recording duo, the Neptunes. 2006 saw Pharrell release his long-anticipated debut solo album, 'In my Mind'. The track "Number One" was penned and recorded by Williams with fellow rapper Kanye West. Today, he is just as known as a guest vocalist as he is a producer. In 2013, he was featured singing on 2 chart- topping singles: "Get Lucky" (with Daft Punk) and "Blurred Lines" (with Robin Thicke).
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#1115 NUMBER ONE Pharrell Williams featuring Kanye West
We first encountered Pharrell as one half of the production/ songwriting and recording duo, the Neptunes. 2006 saw Pharrell release his long-anticipated debut solo album, 'In my Mind'. The track "Number One" was penned and recorded by Williams with fellow rapper Kanye West. Today, he is just as known as a guest vocalist as he is a producer. In 2013, he was featured singing on 2 chart- topping singles: "Get Lucky" (with Daft Punk) and "Blurred Lines" (with Robin Thicke).
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#1116 PENNY ARCADE Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison was one of the most influential and successful hit-makers of the 1960s, charting with dozens of singles around the world. As that decade drew to a close, the Big O recorded "Penny Arcade". The song was penned by Sammy King. It was a #1 single in Australia, faring poorly in most other markets. While it is not in the same class as his other- more significant - tracks, it is a fun song that evokes a time long gone.
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#1116 PENNY ARCADE Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison was one of the most influential and successful hit-makers of the 1960s, charting with dozens of singles around the world. As that decade drew to a close, the Big O recorded "Penny Arcade". The song was penned by Sammy King. It was a #1 single in Australia, faring poorly in most other markets. While it is not in the same class as his other- more significant - tracks, it is a fun song that evokes a time long gone.
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Monday, August 26, 2013
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#1117 LOVE YOU, INSIDE OUT The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees dominated the pop charts at the peak of the disco craze, scoring major hits, mostly due to their 'Saturday Night Fever' project. Their final US #1 was this disco flavoured slow tempo hit, written by the three Gibb brothers: Barry, Robin & Maurice. The track was the third American chart topping single lifted off their follow-up to that mega- selling soundtrack, 'Spirits Having Flown', released in 1979.
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#1117 LOVE YOU, INSIDE OUT The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees dominated the pop charts at the peak of the disco craze, scoring major hits, mostly due to their 'Saturday Night Fever' project. Their final US #1 was this disco flavoured slow tempo hit, written by the three Gibb brothers: Barry, Robin & Maurice. The track was the third American chart topping single lifted off their follow-up to that mega- selling soundtrack, 'Spirits Having Flown', released in 1979.
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#1118 SHE Elvis Costello
Charles Aznavour released the original version of this beautiful ballad that he co-wrote with lyricist Herbert Kretzmer. The latter contributed English lyrics to other songs by the French superstar. He scored a global hit with his version in 1974. In the UK, it reigned at the top for 4 weeks. The song was featured as the theme of 70s British TV series "Seven Faces of Woman".
Elvis Costello covered the song for inclusion in the box office hit film, 'Notting Hill' and issued as a single in 1999. He returned the song to the UK singles chart.
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#1118 SHE Elvis Costello
Charles Aznavour released the original version of this beautiful ballad that he co-wrote with lyricist Herbert Kretzmer. The latter contributed English lyrics to other songs by the French superstar. He scored a global hit with his version in 1974. In the UK, it reigned at the top for 4 weeks. The song was featured as the theme of 70s British TV series "Seven Faces of Woman".
Elvis Costello covered the song for inclusion in the box office hit film, 'Notting Hill' and issued as a single in 1999. He returned the song to the UK singles chart.
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Sunday, August 25, 2013
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#1119 I DROVE ALL NIGHT Cyndi Lauper
Songwriters Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly penned this song that has also been a hit for Roy Orbison (1992) & Celine Dion (2003). Lauper's version was unleashed to the public first, in 1989. It was included on her 'A Night to Remember' album. Steinberg & Kelly penned other global hits, including: "True Colors" (also for Lauper), "Like a Virgin" (Madonna), "I Touch Myself" (Divinyls) and "So Emotional" (Whitney Houston).
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#1119 I DROVE ALL NIGHT Cyndi Lauper
Songwriters Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly penned this song that has also been a hit for Roy Orbison (1992) & Celine Dion (2003). Lauper's version was unleashed to the public first, in 1989. It was included on her 'A Night to Remember' album. Steinberg & Kelly penned other global hits, including: "True Colors" (also for Lauper), "Like a Virgin" (Madonna), "I Touch Myself" (Divinyls) and "So Emotional" (Whitney Houston).
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1 Love is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) DONNA SUMMER [Chromeo & Oliver Radio Edit] 1wk NEW
2 Thinking About You CALVIN HARRIS ftg. AYAH MARAR 4 2
3 Ooo La La ROBIN THICKE 1 6
4 The World is in my Hands CASCADA 10 2
5 Talk Dirty JASON DERULO ftg. 2 CHAINZ NEW
6 Flashing Lights [Dave Aude Radio Mix] HAVANA BROWN 9 2
7 Hey Jude, We Major / More Popular Than Jesus KANYE WEST & BEATLES [album track] 8 2
8 Garden State KATE CEBERANO 4 2
9 Take Back the Night JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 2 6
10 Dear Darlin' OLLY MURS 3 5
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#1120 IT'S OH SO QUIET Bjork
Bjork's unique take on "It's Oh So Quiet" was included on her second album, 'Post', issued in 1995. It is a cover of a song with German origins, composed by Hans Lang. English lyrics by Bert Reisfeld, replaced the original German. Stage/ screen star Betty Hutton recorded the first version in English and it was released in 1951.
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#1120 IT'S OH SO QUIET Bjork
Bjork's unique take on "It's Oh So Quiet" was included on her second album, 'Post', issued in 1995. It is a cover of a song with German origins, composed by Hans Lang. English lyrics by Bert Reisfeld, replaced the original German. Stage/ screen star Betty Hutton recorded the first version in English and it was released in 1951.
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Saturday, August 24, 2013
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#1121 I NEED TO BE IN LOVE The Carpenters
A curiously often overlooked song by the brother/ sister duo. This was said to be Karen Carpenter's favourite song of theirs. It was included on their 1976 album 'A Kind of Hush'. The track was co-written by Richard Carpenter with songwriters John Bettis and Albert Hammond. In 1995, the song was used in a Japanese miniseries "Miseinen" and was re-released. It reached #5 in Japan.
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#1121 I NEED TO BE IN LOVE The Carpenters
A curiously often overlooked song by the brother/ sister duo. This was said to be Karen Carpenter's favourite song of theirs. It was included on their 1976 album 'A Kind of Hush'. The track was co-written by Richard Carpenter with songwriters John Bettis and Albert Hammond. In 1995, the song was used in a Japanese miniseries "Miseinen" and was re-released. It reached #5 in Japan.
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#1122 YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Another gorgeous example of the magic coupling by Motown of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, singing the song by married songwriters Nicholas Ashford & Valerie Simpson. The song is so well structured it sounds like a standard right out of the American songbook. This duet was released as a single in 1967, lifted off their 'United' album.
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#1122 YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Another gorgeous example of the magic coupling by Motown of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, singing the song by married songwriters Nicholas Ashford & Valerie Simpson. The song is so well structured it sounds like a standard right out of the American songbook. This duet was released as a single in 1967, lifted off their 'United' album.
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Friday, August 23, 2013
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#1123 LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE Rose Royce
Rose Royce was primarily known as a funk or disco group. They scored critical acclaim with a lushly produced ballad written by Miles Gregory and included on their third album, 'Rose Royce III: Strikes Again'. Gwen Dickey ably executes lead vocal duties on this R&B classic from 1978. Norman Whitfield, who had previously worked for the Motown label, produced the cut.
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#1123 LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE Rose Royce
Rose Royce was primarily known as a funk or disco group. They scored critical acclaim with a lushly produced ballad written by Miles Gregory and included on their third album, 'Rose Royce III: Strikes Again'. Gwen Dickey ably executes lead vocal duties on this R&B classic from 1978. Norman Whitfield, who had previously worked for the Motown label, produced the cut.
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#1124 ONE PERFECT DAY The Little Heroes
The Little Heroes was an Australian group that formed in Melbourne and scored moderate chart success, their biggest hit (#12 in Australia) was "One Perfect Day" in 1982. The song was penned by lead singer and guitarist Roger Hart. The group split in 1984. Hart often works under the name Roger Wells these days as an author and meditation trainer.
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#1124 ONE PERFECT DAY The Little Heroes
The Little Heroes was an Australian group that formed in Melbourne and scored moderate chart success, their biggest hit (#12 in Australia) was "One Perfect Day" in 1982. The song was penned by lead singer and guitarist Roger Hart. The group split in 1984. Hart often works under the name Roger Wells these days as an author and meditation trainer.
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
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#1125 SHIPBUILDING Tasmin Archer
After breaking through with the beautiful "Sleeping Satellite", Tasmin Archer followed up that stunning debut with an EP consisting of some live & alternative versions of her songs as well as 4 Elvis Costello remakes. "Shipbuilding" was one of the tracks included on this 1994 disc. It was penned by Costello with his producer Clive Langley and included on his 'Punch the Clock' album in 1983. It is a protest song penned during the Falklands War. Robert Wyatt recorded the original version in 1982.
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#1125 SHIPBUILDING Tasmin Archer
After breaking through with the beautiful "Sleeping Satellite", Tasmin Archer followed up that stunning debut with an EP consisting of some live & alternative versions of her songs as well as 4 Elvis Costello remakes. "Shipbuilding" was one of the tracks included on this 1994 disc. It was penned by Costello with his producer Clive Langley and included on his 'Punch the Clock' album in 1983. It is a protest song penned during the Falklands War. Robert Wyatt recorded the original version in 1982.
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#1126 PHOTOGRAPH Ringo Starr
When The Beatles called it a day in 1970, the future looked promising for the solo ventures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and even George Harrison. The remaining ex- Beatle- Ringo Starr- had the more uncertain future. He had not contributed to the group's prolific legacy of songs in any significant way. But, Starr launched his post- Beatles solo career with some chart hits. The biggest was "Photograph", a global hit he co-wrote with Harrison for his 1973 album simply entitled 'Ringo'. That album featured other tracks written by all 3 other Beatles as well as some by Starr himself.
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#1126 PHOTOGRAPH Ringo Starr
When The Beatles called it a day in 1970, the future looked promising for the solo ventures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and even George Harrison. The remaining ex- Beatle- Ringo Starr- had the more uncertain future. He had not contributed to the group's prolific legacy of songs in any significant way. But, Starr launched his post- Beatles solo career with some chart hits. The biggest was "Photograph", a global hit he co-wrote with Harrison for his 1973 album simply entitled 'Ringo'. That album featured other tracks written by all 3 other Beatles as well as some by Starr himself.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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#1127 HIT 'EM UP STYLE (OOPS) Blu Cantrell
Blu Cantrell impressed record industry figures at an early age. Tricky, from RedZone Entertainment, signed the youngster upon hearing her demo tape. They immediately set to work on her debut album. "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops)" was unleashed to the masses prior to its release. It flew up the R&B charts in 2001. The song was penned by Dallas Austin. The track featured a fresh, contemporary and sassy attitude that reflected the emergence of this century's new R&B women (eg. India.Arie, Alicia Keys and Aaliyah).
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#1127 HIT 'EM UP STYLE (OOPS) Blu Cantrell
Blu Cantrell impressed record industry figures at an early age. Tricky, from RedZone Entertainment, signed the youngster upon hearing her demo tape. They immediately set to work on her debut album. "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops)" was unleashed to the masses prior to its release. It flew up the R&B charts in 2001. The song was penned by Dallas Austin. The track featured a fresh, contemporary and sassy attitude that reflected the emergence of this century's new R&B women (eg. India.Arie, Alicia Keys and Aaliyah).
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#1128 (I'VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
This duet was a global hit recorded for the box office smash film, 'Dirty Dancing'. It was the second major worldwide #1 for Warnes, who had previously scored with "Up Where We Belong", a collaboration with Joe Cocker, from another movie, 'An Officer & A Gentleman".
Medley was one half of the duo the Righteous Brothers. He launched his solo career in 1968, but would reunite with Bobby Hatfield on both stage and record from time to time.
"(I've Had) The Time of my Life" remains Medley's best known solo record. It was written by Donald Markowitz, Franke Previte and John DeNicola. The song was released in 1987. Previte was the pivotal member of 80s group Franke and the Knockouts, best known for the song "Sweetheart". He and DeNicola wrote "Hungry Eyes" which was performed by Eric Carmen on the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack.
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#1128 (I'VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
This duet was a global hit recorded for the box office smash film, 'Dirty Dancing'. It was the second major worldwide #1 for Warnes, who had previously scored with "Up Where We Belong", a collaboration with Joe Cocker, from another movie, 'An Officer & A Gentleman".
Medley was one half of the duo the Righteous Brothers. He launched his solo career in 1968, but would reunite with Bobby Hatfield on both stage and record from time to time.
"(I've Had) The Time of my Life" remains Medley's best known solo record. It was written by Donald Markowitz, Franke Previte and John DeNicola. The song was released in 1987. Previte was the pivotal member of 80s group Franke and the Knockouts, best known for the song "Sweetheart". He and DeNicola wrote "Hungry Eyes" which was performed by Eric Carmen on the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
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#1129 I'M LOSING YOU Baz Luhrmann featuring Lani
Baz Luhrmann, the director behind the arty films 'Strictly Ballroom', 'Romeo + Juliet' and 'Moulin Rouge' compiled highlight tracks from his stage and screen projects for an album entitled 'Something for Everybody' in 1998 . "I'm Losing You" features Lani on lead vocals. According to the CD single's sleeve, the song was penned by Meagher and Harmer, It was originally used in the "Lake Lost" stage production. Luhrmann went on to work on other film projects, including 'Australia' and a remake of 'The Great Gatsby'.
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#1129 I'M LOSING YOU Baz Luhrmann featuring Lani
Baz Luhrmann, the director behind the arty films 'Strictly Ballroom', 'Romeo + Juliet' and 'Moulin Rouge' compiled highlight tracks from his stage and screen projects for an album entitled 'Something for Everybody' in 1998 . "I'm Losing You" features Lani on lead vocals. According to the CD single's sleeve, the song was penned by Meagher and Harmer, It was originally used in the "Lake Lost" stage production. Luhrmann went on to work on other film projects, including 'Australia' and a remake of 'The Great Gatsby'.
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#1130 EVIL WOMAN Electric Light Orchestra
The Electric Light Orchestra broke through with one of the 70s' classic albums, 'A New World Record'. But it was with "Evil Woman" that the group evolved the new sound for ELO. Leaving behind slower songs like its predecessors "Strange Magic" and "Can't Get it Out of my Head", the band's lead singer Jeff Lynne crafted a song that combined a string section with pop hooks and a rock style in a new way. It was featured on the group's 'Face the Music' album, issued in 1975. Released as a single the following year, it ushered in the halcyon period for this group as major hit songs from mega-selling albums followed.
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#1130 EVIL WOMAN Electric Light Orchestra
The Electric Light Orchestra broke through with one of the 70s' classic albums, 'A New World Record'. But it was with "Evil Woman" that the group evolved the new sound for ELO. Leaving behind slower songs like its predecessors "Strange Magic" and "Can't Get it Out of my Head", the band's lead singer Jeff Lynne crafted a song that combined a string section with pop hooks and a rock style in a new way. It was featured on the group's 'Face the Music' album, issued in 1975. Released as a single the following year, it ushered in the halcyon period for this group as major hit songs from mega-selling albums followed.
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Monday, August 19, 2013
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#1131 LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE The Monkees
The release of "Last Train to Clarksville"as a single was timed to coincide with the premiere of the fictional group's TV series. "The Monkees" went on to attract a devoted audience and this all helped to make the records released under their name chart hits. This 1966 single was their debut hit and reached #1 in the USA. The song was penned by Bobby Hart and Tommy Boyce. The 2 songwriters enjoyed their own music career as the duo Boyce & Hart, scoring hits that included "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite" and "Alice Long (You're Still My Favorite Girlfriend)".
Sadly, Boyce committed suicide in 1994, after battling with depression and illness.
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#1131 LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE The Monkees
The release of "Last Train to Clarksville"as a single was timed to coincide with the premiere of the fictional group's TV series. "The Monkees" went on to attract a devoted audience and this all helped to make the records released under their name chart hits. This 1966 single was their debut hit and reached #1 in the USA. The song was penned by Bobby Hart and Tommy Boyce. The 2 songwriters enjoyed their own music career as the duo Boyce & Hart, scoring hits that included "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonite" and "Alice Long (You're Still My Favorite Girlfriend)".
Sadly, Boyce committed suicide in 1994, after battling with depression and illness.
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#1132 - #9 DREAM John Lennon
In 1974, John Lennon, separated from wife Yoko Ono and living in California, recorded a solo album entitled 'Walls and Bridges'. He wrote all but 2 of the tracks himself, "#9 Dream" being one of them. A beautiful, dreamy song, it was recorded during this period, known as Lennon's "lost weekend", when the former Beatle frequently drank heavily with musical friends Harry Nilson and Ringo Starr. At this time, Lennon was in a relationship with May Pang. She contributes the background vocal on this track.
By 1975, he and Ono were reconciled and were to have a son, Sean, together.
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#1132 - #9 DREAM John Lennon
In 1974, John Lennon, separated from wife Yoko Ono and living in California, recorded a solo album entitled 'Walls and Bridges'. He wrote all but 2 of the tracks himself, "#9 Dream" being one of them. A beautiful, dreamy song, it was recorded during this period, known as Lennon's "lost weekend", when the former Beatle frequently drank heavily with musical friends Harry Nilson and Ringo Starr. At this time, Lennon was in a relationship with May Pang. She contributes the background vocal on this track.
By 1975, he and Ono were reconciled and were to have a son, Sean, together.
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
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#1133 HAPPY MAN The Sunnyboys
The Sunnyboys formed in Sydney in 1980. They were named after frozen ice treats that were popular at the time. The group's singer and songwriter was guitarist Jeremy Oxley. "Happy Man" was the group's breakthrough hit single. released on the Mushroom label in their home country. The disc was issued in mid-1981 and set off a string of post-punk power-pop chart hits.
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#1133 HAPPY MAN The Sunnyboys
The Sunnyboys formed in Sydney in 1980. They were named after frozen ice treats that were popular at the time. The group's singer and songwriter was guitarist Jeremy Oxley. "Happy Man" was the group's breakthrough hit single. released on the Mushroom label in their home country. The disc was issued in mid-1981 and set off a string of post-punk power-pop chart hits.
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#1134 ONE CARESS Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode emerged in the 1980s with their pop flavoured breakthrough hit, "Just Can't Get Enough". As their popularity grew, they became known for their darker songs, including "People are People", "Master and Servant", "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence". Martin Gore, the synth pop group's principal songwriter and keyboardist, penned "One Caress". The track was featured on their 1993 album 'Songs of Faith and Devotion'.
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#1134 ONE CARESS Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode emerged in the 1980s with their pop flavoured breakthrough hit, "Just Can't Get Enough". As their popularity grew, they became known for their darker songs, including "People are People", "Master and Servant", "Personal Jesus" and "Enjoy the Silence". Martin Gore, the synth pop group's principal songwriter and keyboardist, penned "One Caress". The track was featured on their 1993 album 'Songs of Faith and Devotion'.
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
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1 Ooo La La ROBIN THICKE 2wks 1 5
2 Take Back the Night JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 3 5
3 Dear Darlin' OLLY MURS 2 4
4 Thinking About You CALVIN HARRIS ftg. AYAH MARAR NEW
4 Garden State KATE CEBERANO NEW
6 Dance the Pain Away BENNY BENASSI ftg. JOHN LEGEND [Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Radio Edit] 5 3
7 Fine China CHRIS BROWN ftg. PITBULL [Remix] 6 6
8 Hey Jude, We Major / More Popular Than Jesus KANYE WEST & BEATLES [album track] NEW
9 Flashing Lights [Dave Aude Radio Mix] HAVANA BROWN NEW
10 The World is in my Hands CASCADA NEW
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#1135 LITTLE BITTY PRETTY ONE Jackson 5
"Little Bitty Pretty One" was written by Robert Byrd, who released the original version of the song in 1957 under the name of Bobby Day. In the following year, it was covered by R&B vocal group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. This act was the prototype for the Jackson 5, so it was perhaps not surprising that the siblings also cut a version of the song.
The Jacksons' version was issued as a single in 1972 and included on their 'Lookin' Through the Windows' album on Motown. Michael's vocals stand out, but some of his brothers also share lead vocal duties on this track. Interestingly, another Day hit song, "Rockin' Robin", was released by Michael Jackson as a single in 1972.
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#1135 LITTLE BITTY PRETTY ONE Jackson 5
"Little Bitty Pretty One" was written by Robert Byrd, who released the original version of the song in 1957 under the name of Bobby Day. In the following year, it was covered by R&B vocal group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. This act was the prototype for the Jackson 5, so it was perhaps not surprising that the siblings also cut a version of the song.
The Jacksons' version was issued as a single in 1972 and included on their 'Lookin' Through the Windows' album on Motown. Michael's vocals stand out, but some of his brothers also share lead vocal duties on this track. Interestingly, another Day hit song, "Rockin' Robin", was released by Michael Jackson as a single in 1972.
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#1136 YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN' Righteous Brothers
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil co-wrote this radio staple with infamous producer Phil Spector. His "Wall of Sound" was added to what became the epic production. The finished product was too long for radio, but Spector refused to edit the track. He reversed the time length shown on the single- from 3:50 to 3:05. By the time DJs had noticed, it was too late: the song was on its way to becoming one of the most enduring radio tracks.
Bill Medley nails the deep vocals perfectly, with Bobby Hatfield's falsetto in places. But it is the former and Spector's masterful production work that gives this song its timeless quality. A genuine benchmark for music in the 1960s, it reached #1 in the US in 1965 and became Spector's first UK single to reach the top in Britain.
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#1136 YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELIN' Righteous Brothers
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil co-wrote this radio staple with infamous producer Phil Spector. His "Wall of Sound" was added to what became the epic production. The finished product was too long for radio, but Spector refused to edit the track. He reversed the time length shown on the single- from 3:50 to 3:05. By the time DJs had noticed, it was too late: the song was on its way to becoming one of the most enduring radio tracks.
Bill Medley nails the deep vocals perfectly, with Bobby Hatfield's falsetto in places. But it is the former and Spector's masterful production work that gives this song its timeless quality. A genuine benchmark for music in the 1960s, it reached #1 in the US in 1965 and became Spector's first UK single to reach the top in Britain.
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Friday, August 16, 2013
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#1137 LOVELY DAY Bill Withers
Bill Withers had already cut some R&B classics by the time he released his 1977 'Menagerie' album which featured this highlight track . His early 70s hits included: "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Who Is He (And What Is He To You?)".
Withers penned "Lovely Day" with R&B songwriter Skip Scarborough. The latter wrote hit songs for George Benson, Earth, Wind and Fire, Patti Labelle, L.T.D. and Anita Baker. He died in 2003.
"Lovely Day" was revamped by The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M. for the mega-selling 'The Bodyguard' film soundtrack.
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#1137 LOVELY DAY Bill Withers
Bill Withers had already cut some R&B classics by the time he released his 1977 'Menagerie' album which featured this highlight track . His early 70s hits included: "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Who Is He (And What Is He To You?)".
Withers penned "Lovely Day" with R&B songwriter Skip Scarborough. The latter wrote hit songs for George Benson, Earth, Wind and Fire, Patti Labelle, L.T.D. and Anita Baker. He died in 2003.
"Lovely Day" was revamped by The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M. for the mega-selling 'The Bodyguard' film soundtrack.
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#1138 PROMISES, PROMISES Dionne Warwick
With Dionne Warwick, the hit songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David found the perfect voice to bring to life their compositions. "Promises, Promises" was the title song from the stage musical featuring songs by Bacharach - David. It was a musical adaptation of the 60s film 'The Apartment'. Neil Simon wrote the musical's book. The show opened on Broadway in 1968. It was revived there as recently as 2010.
The songwriters were the principal source for material for Watwick, who recorded some songs from the show, the title tune being one and issued in 1968.
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#1138 PROMISES, PROMISES Dionne Warwick
With Dionne Warwick, the hit songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David found the perfect voice to bring to life their compositions. "Promises, Promises" was the title song from the stage musical featuring songs by Bacharach - David. It was a musical adaptation of the 60s film 'The Apartment'. Neil Simon wrote the musical's book. The show opened on Broadway in 1968. It was revived there as recently as 2010.
The songwriters were the principal source for material for Watwick, who recorded some songs from the show, the title tune being one and issued in 1968.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
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#1139 NEVER HAD A DREAM COME TRUE Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder broke through with a respectable string of hits for Motown in the 1960s. As that decade came to an end, the gifted musician / songwriter was approaching his 20th birthday. His label was encouraging him to follow the same hit formula that had fared well for the company thus far, but Wonder was itching to tackle more serious subject matters. This poppy love song sneaks in some political commentary, particularly the line: "Men are men, not machines". Wonder wrote this song with Motown producer Sylvia Moy and member of the Funk Brothers, Henry Cosby. It was issued as a single in 1970.
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#1139 NEVER HAD A DREAM COME TRUE Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder broke through with a respectable string of hits for Motown in the 1960s. As that decade came to an end, the gifted musician / songwriter was approaching his 20th birthday. His label was encouraging him to follow the same hit formula that had fared well for the company thus far, but Wonder was itching to tackle more serious subject matters. This poppy love song sneaks in some political commentary, particularly the line: "Men are men, not machines". Wonder wrote this song with Motown producer Sylvia Moy and member of the Funk Brothers, Henry Cosby. It was issued as a single in 1970.
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#1140 LOVE GENERATION Bob Sinclar
Frenchman Bob Sinclar was actually born Christophe Le Friant. He broke through in the French house scene in 1997. He released "Love Generation" as a single in 2005. Featuring Gary Pine on vocals, it was featured on his 'In the House' album. Le Friant co-wrote the dance hit with Pine, Duane Harden, Jay Woodhouse, J.G. Schreiner and Alaon Wisniak.
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#1140 LOVE GENERATION Bob Sinclar
Frenchman Bob Sinclar was actually born Christophe Le Friant. He broke through in the French house scene in 1997. He released "Love Generation" as a single in 2005. Featuring Gary Pine on vocals, it was featured on his 'In the House' album. Le Friant co-wrote the dance hit with Pine, Duane Harden, Jay Woodhouse, J.G. Schreiner and Alaon Wisniak.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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#1141 AI NO CORRIDA Quincy Jones featuring Dune
In 1981, just before Quincy Jones created history with Michael Jackson, producing the mega-selling 'Thriller' album, Q released his best solo project: 'The Dude'. This album featured help from various musicians and vocalists, including Patti Austin, Herbie Hancock, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. "Ai No Corrida" features the group Dune performing a cover of the Chaz Jankel track. The latter worked extensively with Ian Dury. Jankel wrote "Ai No Corrida" with Kenny Young from the UK pop group Fox.
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#1141 AI NO CORRIDA Quincy Jones featuring Dune
In 1981, just before Quincy Jones created history with Michael Jackson, producing the mega-selling 'Thriller' album, Q released his best solo project: 'The Dude'. This album featured help from various musicians and vocalists, including Patti Austin, Herbie Hancock, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. "Ai No Corrida" features the group Dune performing a cover of the Chaz Jankel track. The latter worked extensively with Ian Dury. Jankel wrote "Ai No Corrida" with Kenny Young from the UK pop group Fox.
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#1142 THIS IS NOT AMERICA David Bowie & The Pat Metheny Group
This collaboration features the British pop star with the guitar virtuoso 's band. It was written by Bowie and Metheny with Lyle Mays, a member of the latter's group. The song was featured in the 1985 film, 'The Falcon and the Snowman' starring Sean Penn and Timothy Hutton and based on the true story of 2 Americans who sold security information to the Soviets. The 1984 soundtrack is made up of tracks by the Pat Metheny Group, "This is not America" being the exception- featuring guest vocals by Bowie.
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#1142 THIS IS NOT AMERICA David Bowie & The Pat Metheny Group
This collaboration features the British pop star with the guitar virtuoso 's band. It was written by Bowie and Metheny with Lyle Mays, a member of the latter's group. The song was featured in the 1985 film, 'The Falcon and the Snowman' starring Sean Penn and Timothy Hutton and based on the true story of 2 Americans who sold security information to the Soviets. The 1984 soundtrack is made up of tracks by the Pat Metheny Group, "This is not America" being the exception- featuring guest vocals by Bowie.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
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#1143 INSIDE MY LOVE Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton delivers one of the most sensual R&B tracks ever cut with this single lifted off her 1975 'Adventures in Paradise' album. It's about more than simply the sex here, as she complements her passionate vocals with groaning, while singing words dealing with intimacy and giving oneself to another. "Inside my Love" was written by Riperton with Leon Ware and Richard Rudolph.
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#1143 INSIDE MY LOVE Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton delivers one of the most sensual R&B tracks ever cut with this single lifted off her 1975 'Adventures in Paradise' album. It's about more than simply the sex here, as she complements her passionate vocals with groaning, while singing words dealing with intimacy and giving oneself to another. "Inside my Love" was written by Riperton with Leon Ware and Richard Rudolph.
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#1144 CIRCLE OF LIFE Elton John
Tim Rice had already created unforgettable stage show hit songs, including "Don't Cry for me, Argentina", "Any Dream Will Do" and "Everything's Alright" from "Evita", "Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" respectively; all co-written with Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Elton John had enjoyed decades of success as a singer/ songwriter, mostly with radio staples penned with Bernie Taupin. John & Rice collaborated on the soundtrack for the Disney film, 'The Lion King'. The animated feature was a box office hit as was the soundtrack, released in 1994 to coincide with the film's release. It was later adapted for the stage and there are still productions playing somewhere in the world to this day.
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#1144 CIRCLE OF LIFE Elton John
Tim Rice had already created unforgettable stage show hit songs, including "Don't Cry for me, Argentina", "Any Dream Will Do" and "Everything's Alright" from "Evita", "Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" respectively; all co-written with Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Elton John had enjoyed decades of success as a singer/ songwriter, mostly with radio staples penned with Bernie Taupin. John & Rice collaborated on the soundtrack for the Disney film, 'The Lion King'. The animated feature was a box office hit as was the soundtrack, released in 1994 to coincide with the film's release. It was later adapted for the stage and there are still productions playing somewhere in the world to this day.
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