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(MID-WEEK BONUS) #863-859
#863 CHANGES David Bowie
David Bowie wrote "Changes" for his 1971 LP 'Hunky Dory'. Along with singing the song, Bowie performs the sax solo. Rick Wakeman, from the group Yes, plays piano. The track was produced by Ken Scott. When released as a single, it failed to chart high, but remains one of the best examples of Bowie's lyrical and musical ability. 

#862 GLORIA U2
''Gloria" was one of U2's first hit songs, serving as an introduction to the Irish group for their widening audience. In Australia, the single became their first Top 40 hit in 1981. All 4 band members are credited with penning the song. Its lyrics declare U2's religious conviction. The track formed part of the group's 'October' LP. 
One year later, the group had honed its songwriting skill, releasing hits such as "New Year's Day",  "Two Hearts Beat As One" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday".

#861 GO YOUR OWN WAY Fleetwood Mac
Much has been said about the impact of the splintering relationships within Fleetwood Mac on the songs that would become their 1977 smash hit LP 'Rumours'. On "Go Your Own Way", its songwriter Lindsey Buckingham exposes the wound left behind from his split with fellow band member Stevie Nicks. The lyrics are explicit and blunt, matched brilliantly by the musical contributions from the other members.

#860 I WOULD DIE 4 U Prince & The Revolution
"I Would Die 4 U" is one of the explosive tracks off the 'Purple Rain' soundtrack. As was the case with all of the 1984 album's tracks, it was written and produced by Prince. Unfortunately, with tracks as significant as "Purple Rain", "Let's Go Crazy" and the #1 hit "When Doves Cry" also on the soundtrack, "I Would Die 4 U" tends to be overshadowed. It is Prince being funky and with lyrics that are about sheer altruism and devotion.

#859 THE NAME OF THE GAME Abba
"The Name of the Game" finds ABBA tackling more serious matters, namely a woman who finds herself in love, but uncertain and lacking confidence. The lyrics are a far cry from lighter fare such as earlier ABBA tracks "Why Did it Have to be Me?" or "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do". They are matched skillfully by the production. The song was written by group members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus with their manager Stig Anderson. Released as a single in 1977, it reached #6 in Australia, #2 in Sweden and #1 in Britain. The disc was the first track issued from 'ABBA The Album' which served as the soundtrack for their motion picture 'ABBA The Movie'. 

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