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#1045 THE LOVE GAME John Paul Young
Australian solo artist John Paul Young enjoyed a steady string of hits during the 1970s, most from the pen of hit songwriting/ production team Harry Vanda & George Young. The composers were former members of one Australia's premier groups in the 1960s, The Easybeats. As Young explained in an interview with me, he was so in awe of their talent, that he trusted their song suggestions without reservation. Vanda & Young produced and wrote "The Love Game", which was released as a single in 1975. It peaked at #4, becoming his best performing single to date. 

#1044 IRON LION ZION Bob Marley
Reggae's greatest exponent is undoubtedly Bob Marley. "Iron Lion Zion" was one of his compositions unearthed from the vaults and transformed into a club hit in 1992. The remix reached #5 on the UK singles chart.

#1043 GOLDEN LADY Jose Feliciano
Latin artist Jose Feliciano re-interpreted Stevie Wonder's "Golden Lady" for his 1974 LP, 'And the Feeling's Good'. In 2003, DJ Spinna & Bobbito put together a collection of remixes of diverse acts covering Wonder songs. Dubbed the 'Wonderful Remix', Feliciano's alluring serenade is arguably even better than the original.
#1042 HE'S ON THE PHONE Saint Etienne
A dance trio formed by former music journalists in London, Saint Etienne was named after a French football team. "He's on the Phone" was written in English by the 3 members, based on a song entitled "Weekend in Rome" by  Algerian-born French artist Etienne Daho. The trio's version was released as a single in 1995 from their 'Too Young to Die' compilation album.

#1041 THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE 10CC
Until 1976, the UK art group 10cc consisted of lead singer Eric Stewart, successful songwriter Graham Gouldman and quirky composer/ musicians Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. When the latter 2 left to work as a duo and to direct some landmark video clips, the former 2 rose to the forefront and led the group to greater success. "The Things We Do For Love" was recorded in 1977 and included on 10cc's 'Deceptive Bends' LP. Written by Stewart and Gouldman, it proved that the band was still viable following the departure of Goldley & Creme. The single showcases beautiful harmonies and was yet another example of seasoned songwriter Gouldman's talent. He had previously penned songs for Cher, The Hollies, Herman's Hermits, The Yardbirds and The Shadows.  

 
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