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#451 SMOOTH Santana featuring Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas is the lead singer of rock band Matchbox 20. Born in 1972 on an army base in Germany, he moved to the USA when his parents divorced. In 1996, he formed Matchbox 20 and they were soon charting with hits that included "Bent", "3 A.M.", "Push" and "If You're Gone".
Thomas' individual profile increased sharply as a result of his guest appearance on "Smooth", a major hit for legendary band Santana in 1999. Matt Serletic produced the track. Pivotal group member Carlos Santana's performance as lead guitarist helps make the song memorable. "Smooth" was featured on Santana's 'Supernatural' album.
"Smooth" was the 1st US chart topper for Santana. Songwriter Itaal Shur submitted an early attempt at the hit, but its lyrics were regarded too sexual. Thomas was asked to collaborate with him, and his input - music and lyrics- completed the song. Initially, George Michael was a contender to perform the lead vocal with the group. The single spent 12 weeks at #1 in America. It also topped the Canadian charts. It peaked at #3 in Britain and 4 in Australia. The song collected a Record of the Year Grammy award.
Santana has continued recording, with a variety of guest vocalists that has included Macy Gray, Seal, India.Arie, Michelle Branch and Placido Domingo. Thomas launched a successful solo career in 2005 with the hit "Lonely No More". He still records as a soloist and member of Matchbox 20.
This
is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I
cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks.
Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have
universal appeal.
They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal
choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a
better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2
new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus
every Wednesday.
Friday, February 28, 2014
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#452 LOVE SHACK The B-52s
The B-52s formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia. The US band took its name from the bouffant hairstyles adorned by its 2 female members: Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. The other members included the latter's brother Ricky on guitar, lead singer Fred Schneider and drummer Keith Strickland. The B-52s broke through in 1979-80 with the single "Rock Lobster". The song peaked at #3 in Australia. Subsequent releases included the chart hits "Planet Claire" and "Private Idaho". The group tasted global success finally in 1989 upon the release of a hit song from their 'Cosmic Thing' album.
"Love Shack" was penned by the group's members. Don Was of the band Was (Not Was) produced the track. Pierson, Wilson and Schneider all share vocal duties. It also features the Uptown Horns. By this time, the group was a 4-piece, following the death of Ricky Wilson from AIDS in 1985. The hit song reached #1 in Australia and New Zealand in late 1989. On the US Hot 100, it peaked at #3 and 2 in the UK. The group still records and performs to this day.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#452 LOVE SHACK The B-52s
The B-52s formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia. The US band took its name from the bouffant hairstyles adorned by its 2 female members: Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. The other members included the latter's brother Ricky on guitar, lead singer Fred Schneider and drummer Keith Strickland. The B-52s broke through in 1979-80 with the single "Rock Lobster". The song peaked at #3 in Australia. Subsequent releases included the chart hits "Planet Claire" and "Private Idaho". The group tasted global success finally in 1989 upon the release of a hit song from their 'Cosmic Thing' album.
"Love Shack" was penned by the group's members. Don Was of the band Was (Not Was) produced the track. Pierson, Wilson and Schneider all share vocal duties. It also features the Uptown Horns. By this time, the group was a 4-piece, following the death of Ricky Wilson from AIDS in 1985. The hit song reached #1 in Australia and New Zealand in late 1989. On the US Hot 100, it peaked at #3 and 2 in the UK. The group still records and performs to this day.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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#453 DON'T TOUCH ME THERE The Tubes
The Tubes formed in San Francisco in 1972. Lead singer Fee Waybill had previously been the band's roadie. They broke through with the single "Don't Touch Me There" in 1976. The track was lifted off their 2nd LP, 'Young and Rich'. The song is a duet of sorts between Waybill and Re Styles. Credited to Ron Nagle and Jane Dorknocker, the track is a tribute / parody of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound arranged by Jack Nitzsche. Ken Scott produced the recording. It sounds like a song that would have fit in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or a track Jim Steinman would have written. The single only reached #61 in America, but climbed to #26 on the Australian chart.
In 1980, The Tubes made an appearance in the film 'Xanadu'. The group enjoyed greater chart success Stateside in the '80s, peaking at #35 with "Don't Want To Wait Anymore" in 1981 and "She's A Beauty" going Top 10 in 1983. The band split 3 years later. Keyboardist Vince Welnick joined The Grateful Dead in 1990. After years of battling with depression, he committed suicide in 2006. The Tubes reunited in 1993. They have since recorded new material, their most recent album release being a live disc in 2005.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#453 DON'T TOUCH ME THERE The Tubes
The Tubes formed in San Francisco in 1972. Lead singer Fee Waybill had previously been the band's roadie. They broke through with the single "Don't Touch Me There" in 1976. The track was lifted off their 2nd LP, 'Young and Rich'. The song is a duet of sorts between Waybill and Re Styles. Credited to Ron Nagle and Jane Dorknocker, the track is a tribute / parody of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound arranged by Jack Nitzsche. Ken Scott produced the recording. It sounds like a song that would have fit in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or a track Jim Steinman would have written. The single only reached #61 in America, but climbed to #26 on the Australian chart.
In 1980, The Tubes made an appearance in the film 'Xanadu'. The group enjoyed greater chart success Stateside in the '80s, peaking at #35 with "Don't Want To Wait Anymore" in 1981 and "She's A Beauty" going Top 10 in 1983. The band split 3 years later. Keyboardist Vince Welnick joined The Grateful Dead in 1990. After years of battling with depression, he committed suicide in 2006. The Tubes reunited in 1993. They have since recorded new material, their most recent album release being a live disc in 2005.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
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#454 COLD AS CHRISTMAS (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR) Elton John
Don't let the reference to the Yuletide season fool you: "Cold As Christmas" is no happy holidays song. In Australia, of course, the title lost its point: the Southern Hemisphere's temperatures drop mid-year. Nevertheless, this song about the breakdown of a relationship possesses lyrics which resonate the world over.
The track was included on Elton John's 1983 best seller 'Too Low For Zero': 1 of his best albums. He composed the music for Taupin's mature lyrics. Chris Thomas produced the recording. Kiki Dee contributed backing vocals. Ray Cooper added percussion. Skaila Kanga can be heard on the harp.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#454 COLD AS CHRISTMAS (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR) Elton John
Don't let the reference to the Yuletide season fool you: "Cold As Christmas" is no happy holidays song. In Australia, of course, the title lost its point: the Southern Hemisphere's temperatures drop mid-year. Nevertheless, this song about the breakdown of a relationship possesses lyrics which resonate the world over.
The track was included on Elton John's 1983 best seller 'Too Low For Zero': 1 of his best albums. He composed the music for Taupin's mature lyrics. Chris Thomas produced the recording. Kiki Dee contributed backing vocals. Ray Cooper added percussion. Skaila Kanga can be heard on the harp.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#455 LOVIN' YOU Minnie Riperton
The gifted vocalist Minnie Riperton will always be best remembered for her gorgeous soul ballad "Lovin' You". That love song reached #1 in her homeland in 1975, the culmination of years working with R&B luminaries. Riperton began singing in church at an early age. She then studied ballet, voice and, later, opera. Discovered singing a cappella, she was added to the Chess Records girl group The Gems. They provided background vocals on songs for Etta James and Fontella Bass and released their own records on that label. Next, Riperton recorded solo (using the name Andrea Davis) and as part of Rotary Connection. Once the latter group split, she pursued a solo career under her real name.
"Lovin' You" was written by Riperton and her husband Richard Rudolph. The track was lifted off her 'Perfect Angel' album. Produced by Stevie Wonder, the single became Riperton's breakthrough record. It peaked in the Top 10 in Australia, Canada and the UK.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#455 LOVIN' YOU Minnie Riperton
The gifted vocalist Minnie Riperton will always be best remembered for her gorgeous soul ballad "Lovin' You". That love song reached #1 in her homeland in 1975, the culmination of years working with R&B luminaries. Riperton began singing in church at an early age. She then studied ballet, voice and, later, opera. Discovered singing a cappella, she was added to the Chess Records girl group The Gems. They provided background vocals on songs for Etta James and Fontella Bass and released their own records on that label. Next, Riperton recorded solo (using the name Andrea Davis) and as part of Rotary Connection. Once the latter group split, she pursued a solo career under her real name.
"Lovin' You" was written by Riperton and her husband Richard Rudolph. The track was lifted off her 'Perfect Angel' album. Produced by Stevie Wonder, the single became Riperton's breakthrough record. It peaked in the Top 10 in Australia, Canada and the UK.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
CAFFE` LATTE`
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Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#456 LIFTED Lighthouse Family
Tunde Baiyewu and Paul Tucker formed The Lighthouse Family in 1993. The UK duo met in college. While both were London-born, the former grew up in Nigeria, before returning to the UK. The duo released its debut album 'Ocean Drive' in 1994 and "Lifted" was their 1st single. In 1995, it reached #61 on the British chart. The song was penned by the duo with Martin Brammer. Mike Pedden produced the recording.
Re-released in 1996, the single fared much better; reaching #4 in the UK this time, as well as charting in Denmark and Ireland. This returned 'Ocean Drive' back on the album charts. Lighthouse Family placed more singles on charts around the world. Their biggest hit was "High" in 1998, which reached #1 in Australia and made the Top 10 in many European countries and New Zealand. That record also charted in America.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#456 LIFTED Lighthouse Family
Tunde Baiyewu and Paul Tucker formed The Lighthouse Family in 1993. The UK duo met in college. While both were London-born, the former grew up in Nigeria, before returning to the UK. The duo released its debut album 'Ocean Drive' in 1994 and "Lifted" was their 1st single. In 1995, it reached #61 on the British chart. The song was penned by the duo with Martin Brammer. Mike Pedden produced the recording.
Re-released in 1996, the single fared much better; reaching #4 in the UK this time, as well as charting in Denmark and Ireland. This returned 'Ocean Drive' back on the album charts. Lighthouse Family placed more singles on charts around the world. Their biggest hit was "High" in 1998, which reached #1 in Australia and made the Top 10 in many European countries and New Zealand. That record also charted in America.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#457 BAD HABITS Billy Field
Billy Field helped young Australian music fans discover the delights of swing and jazz with his debut album 'Bad Habits'. He penned its title track with Tom Price. The 2 co-produced the hit single which was recorded at Paradise Studios in Woolloomoloo in Sydney, Australia.
The Australian performer was born in 1953 in country New South Wales. Field learned the violin and piano at an early age. His family then moved to Sydney in the 1960s. He joined a band named King Fox by age 15. The group was making inroads and even charted locally, but the friends' poor school results led to their parents insisting the group break up. Thus, their debut album was never issued. After studying Economics at university, Field was required to manage his family's grazing interests.
It was 5 years before Field could return to his passion: music. In 1979, he set up Paradise Studios. The facilities were used by some of the country's biggest acts, including Air Supply, INXS, Cold Chisel, The Models, Paul Kelly and Icehouse.
Field made use of the studio and recorded an album of the songs he had created with Price. WEA Records released his debut solo LP. "Bad Habits" was issued in 1981 and peaked at #4 on the Australian chart. Its follow-up, the ballad "You Weren't In Love With Me", reached #1. In 1982, "True Love" became his 3rd, but last chart entry, despite continuing to record throughout the 1980s.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#457 BAD HABITS Billy Field
Billy Field helped young Australian music fans discover the delights of swing and jazz with his debut album 'Bad Habits'. He penned its title track with Tom Price. The 2 co-produced the hit single which was recorded at Paradise Studios in Woolloomoloo in Sydney, Australia.
The Australian performer was born in 1953 in country New South Wales. Field learned the violin and piano at an early age. His family then moved to Sydney in the 1960s. He joined a band named King Fox by age 15. The group was making inroads and even charted locally, but the friends' poor school results led to their parents insisting the group break up. Thus, their debut album was never issued. After studying Economics at university, Field was required to manage his family's grazing interests.
It was 5 years before Field could return to his passion: music. In 1979, he set up Paradise Studios. The facilities were used by some of the country's biggest acts, including Air Supply, INXS, Cold Chisel, The Models, Paul Kelly and Icehouse.
Field made use of the studio and recorded an album of the songs he had created with Price. WEA Records released his debut solo LP. "Bad Habits" was issued in 1981 and peaked at #4 on the Australian chart. Its follow-up, the ballad "You Weren't In Love With Me", reached #1. In 1982, "True Love" became his 3rd, but last chart entry, despite continuing to record throughout the 1980s.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#458 MORE THAN A WOMAN Bee Gees
"More Than A Woman" was featured on the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack. That album contains 2 versions of the disco love song. There is the original from the Bee Gees and a remake from Tavares. The song was penned by all 3 members of the former. The trio co-produced their version with Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. It was recorded in France with overdubs and remixing completed at Criterion Studios in Miami, Florida.
Despite being a well known track associated with a box office hit film, the song was not issued as a single in the US but did chart in Australia, Canada and Italy in 1977. On the British charts, Tavares' cover version reached #7.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
Mid-week bonus - 1 new song will be added every 6 hours throughout today
#458 MORE THAN A WOMAN Bee Gees
"More Than A Woman" was featured on the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack. That album contains 2 versions of the disco love song. There is the original from the Bee Gees and a remake from Tavares. The song was penned by all 3 members of the former. The trio co-produced their version with Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. It was recorded in France with overdubs and remixing completed at Criterion Studios in Miami, Florida.
Despite being a well known track associated with a box office hit film, the song was not issued as a single in the US but did chart in Australia, Canada and Italy in 1977. On the British charts, Tavares' cover version reached #7.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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#459 HEAT WAVE Martha & The Vandellas
"Heat Wave" is 1of the instantly recognizable Motown songs that embodied that "sound of Young America". The catchy tune came from the label's trio of Lamont Dozier and brothers Eddie and Brian Holland. The single reached #4 Pop and 1 R&B in the US in 1963 and became 1 of the girl group's earliest hits.
By 1967, they were billed as Martha Reeves and The Vandellas. That same year saw the exodus of the H-D-H songwriting team from Motown. Their last hits for the group were "Jimmy Mack" and "Honey Chile". All of their subsequent releases failed to dent the US Top 40. The group broke up in 1972 and Reeves pursued a solo career. In 1989, Reeves and former Vandellas Rosalind Ashford and Annette Beard succeeded with their lawsuit against Motown for back royalties. Reeves still tours to this day.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#459 HEAT WAVE Martha & The Vandellas
"Heat Wave" is 1of the instantly recognizable Motown songs that embodied that "sound of Young America". The catchy tune came from the label's trio of Lamont Dozier and brothers Eddie and Brian Holland. The single reached #4 Pop and 1 R&B in the US in 1963 and became 1 of the girl group's earliest hits.
By 1967, they were billed as Martha Reeves and The Vandellas. That same year saw the exodus of the H-D-H songwriting team from Motown. Their last hits for the group were "Jimmy Mack" and "Honey Chile". All of their subsequent releases failed to dent the US Top 40. The group broke up in 1972 and Reeves pursued a solo career. In 1989, Reeves and former Vandellas Rosalind Ashford and Annette Beard succeeded with their lawsuit against Motown for back royalties. Reeves still tours to this day.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
Caffe` Latte` presents...
THE ALL -TIME
TOP 125 EUROVISION SONGS
THIS WEEK: #100-91
Each week, new songs will be added until the countdown reaches #1 on the day of the Grand Final in Copenhagen in May. Highlighted songs are winners for that year.
Each week, new songs will be added until the countdown reaches #1 on the day of the Grand Final in Copenhagen in May. Highlighted songs are winners for that year.
125 HASTA LA VISTA (See You Soon) Ruslan Alekhno BELARUS 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WP2_vOLNps
124 ONLY LOVE SURVIVES Ryan Dolan IRELAND 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tgtyl_5x5Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WP2_vOLNps
124 ONLY LOVE SURVIVES Ryan Dolan IRELAND 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tgtyl_5x5Y
123 PARTY FOR EVERYBODY Buranovskiye Babushki RUSSIA 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgUstrmJzyc
122 KEDVESEM (My Darling) ByeAlex HUNGARY 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOimfHq76xk
121 LE PAPA PINGOUIN (The Father Penguin) Sophie & Magaly LUXEMBOURG 1980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu9RictLX3I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgUstrmJzyc
122 KEDVESEM (My Darling) ByeAlex HUNGARY 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOimfHq76xk
121 LE PAPA PINGOUIN (The Father Penguin) Sophie & Magaly LUXEMBOURG 1980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu9RictLX3I
120 YOU Robin Stjernberg SWEDEN 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtjdTPnCcu0
119 FEUER (Fire) Irene Sheer GERMANY 1978
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o8UnDhVwso
118 BIRDS Anouk NETHERLANDS 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5iazXvMw5o
117 FANGAD AV EN STORMVIND (Captured by a Stormwind) Carola SWEDEN 1991
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnS4nu-bOc
116 MARRY ME Krista Siegfrids FINLAND 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9-8OlUGHM
115 NEVER FORGET Greta Salome & Jonsi ICELAND 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtjdTPnCcu0
119 FEUER (Fire) Irene Sheer GERMANY 1978
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o8UnDhVwso
118 BIRDS Anouk NETHERLANDS 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5iazXvMw5o
117 FANGAD AV EN STORMVIND (Captured by a Stormwind) Carola SWEDEN 1991
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnS4nu-bOc
116 MARRY ME Krista Siegfrids FINLAND 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9-8OlUGHM
115 NEVER FORGET Greta Salome & Jonsi ICELAND 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqmHRbJvTo
114 KA' DU SE HVA' JEG SA' (Who Is Wrong, Who Is Right) Hot Eyes DENMARK 1988
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOAnJN8CMww
113 HOLD ME Farid Mammadov AZERBAIJAN 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN3d_V7KVLE
112 LOVE SHINE A LIGHT Katrina & the Waves UNITED KINGDOM 1997
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azw4Kh8Rqpw
111 L' ESSENZIALE (The Essential) Marco Mengoni ITALY 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8oaxDV1q6o
110 I WANNA Marie N LATVIA 2002
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4GOSw7v0N0
109 ONLY TEARDROPS Emmelie De Forest DENMARK 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3f9v8ebuD4
114 KA' DU SE HVA' JEG SA' (Who Is Wrong, Who Is Right) Hot Eyes DENMARK 1988
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOAnJN8CMww
113 HOLD ME Farid Mammadov AZERBAIJAN 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN3d_V7KVLE
112 LOVE SHINE A LIGHT Katrina & the Waves UNITED KINGDOM 1997
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azw4Kh8Rqpw
111 L' ESSENZIALE (The Essential) Marco Mengoni ITALY 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8oaxDV1q6o
110 I WANNA Marie N LATVIA 2002
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4GOSw7v0N0
109 ONLY TEARDROPS Emmelie De Forest DENMARK 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3f9v8ebuD4
108 I LOVE YOU MI VIDA (I Love You My Life) D'Nash SPAIN 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raWwuq8DQnU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raWwuq8DQnU
107 DIGGI-LOO DIGGI-LEY Herreys SWEDEN 1984
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZMV6qCkRnU
106 GLORIOUS Cascada GERMANY 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HYTd7WDCPg
105 WHAT'S ANOTHER YEAR? Johnny Logan IRELAND 1980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vccwzuttIQY
104 DIS OUI (Say Yes) Melanie Cohl BELGIUM 1998
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRfWIBJvioM
103 ANGEL Chiara MALTA 2005
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDPOw7ARQBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZMV6qCkRnU
106 GLORIOUS Cascada GERMANY 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HYTd7WDCPg
105 WHAT'S ANOTHER YEAR? Johnny Logan IRELAND 1980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vccwzuttIQY
104 DIS OUI (Say Yes) Melanie Cohl BELGIUM 1998
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRfWIBJvioM
103 ANGEL Chiara MALTA 2005
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDPOw7ARQBE
102 EN UN MUNDO NUEVO (It's a New World) Karina SPAIN 1971
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq0phfi6LR8
101 WHERE ARE YOU? Imaani UNITED KINGDOM 1998
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nusBQ7Lacg
100 THE VOICE Elmear Quinn IRELAND 1996
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpdRtIM45ts
99 OPEN YOUR HEART Birgitta ICELAND 2003
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI7l5WSJPIA
98 HI Ofra Haza ISRAEL 1983
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqPGYSWnSFg
97 GRAVITY Zlata Ognevich UKRAINE 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMxpv8naRd8
96 GIVE ME YOUR LOVE Fame SWEDEN 2003
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qAkQRczjDI
95 ORO Jelena Tomasevic featuring Bora Dugic SERBIA 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpmNsZ0vlrQ
94 KUULA Ott Lepland ESTONIA 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzXKjvpgj2o
93 SHAKE IT Sakis Rouvas GREECE 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQUbIrCAiPM
92 DRAMA QUEEN DQ DENMARK 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXGl2cbDBDA
91 FAIRYTALE Alexander Rybak NORWAY 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwgZL4zx9o
100 THE VOICE Elmear Quinn IRELAND 1996
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpdRtIM45ts
99 OPEN YOUR HEART Birgitta ICELAND 2003
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI7l5WSJPIA
98 HI Ofra Haza ISRAEL 1983
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqPGYSWnSFg
97 GRAVITY Zlata Ognevich UKRAINE 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMxpv8naRd8
96 GIVE ME YOUR LOVE Fame SWEDEN 2003
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qAkQRczjDI
95 ORO Jelena Tomasevic featuring Bora Dugic SERBIA 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpmNsZ0vlrQ
94 KUULA Ott Lepland ESTONIA 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzXKjvpgj2o
93 SHAKE IT Sakis Rouvas GREECE 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQUbIrCAiPM
92 DRAMA QUEEN DQ DENMARK 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXGl2cbDBDA
91 FAIRYTALE Alexander Rybak NORWAY 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwgZL4zx9o
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TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#460 I CAN'T GO FOR THAT (NO CAN DO) Hall & Oates
The duo consisting of Daryl Hall and John Oates first met up in 1967 while they were both studying at the same university. At the time, Philadelphia was the epicentre of the lush soul productions that was christened the "Phillie Sound". Hall had worked on various sessions for its principal architects Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. When Hall and Oates met, they discovered they shared musical preferences and began performing together. They parted ways soon after, but regrouped in 1969 and started writing and performing as a duo. Tommy Mottola became their manager. The duo signed with Atlantic and, later, with RCA. On the new label, Hall & Oates refined their sound: a blend of soul and pop with elements of folk and rock. This fusion spawned their 1st hit singles: "Sara Smile", She's Gone" and their 1977 US #1 "Rich Girl".
Hall & Oates' blue-eyed soul gained greater popularity as the 1980s began. In 1982, the duo scored its 4th American #1 with "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)". The hit's creation came about spontaneously. A chorus left over from the recording of their 1980 LP 'Voices' was being played by Hall on the synthesizer. At the time, the duo was in the studio completing their follow-up album 'Private Eyes'. The song developed with contributions from the duo and Sara Allen. The sax solo by Charlie DeChant was recorded later. Hall & Oates produced the track.
Along with climbing to the top on the American Pop, R&B and Dance charts, (a rarity at the time for white acts) "I Can't Go For That" also reached #2 in Canada and 8 in Britain. On the Australian Top 40, the single peaked at #13.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#460 I CAN'T GO FOR THAT (NO CAN DO) Hall & Oates
The duo consisting of Daryl Hall and John Oates first met up in 1967 while they were both studying at the same university. At the time, Philadelphia was the epicentre of the lush soul productions that was christened the "Phillie Sound". Hall had worked on various sessions for its principal architects Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. When Hall and Oates met, they discovered they shared musical preferences and began performing together. They parted ways soon after, but regrouped in 1969 and started writing and performing as a duo. Tommy Mottola became their manager. The duo signed with Atlantic and, later, with RCA. On the new label, Hall & Oates refined their sound: a blend of soul and pop with elements of folk and rock. This fusion spawned their 1st hit singles: "Sara Smile", She's Gone" and their 1977 US #1 "Rich Girl".
Hall & Oates' blue-eyed soul gained greater popularity as the 1980s began. In 1982, the duo scored its 4th American #1 with "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)". The hit's creation came about spontaneously. A chorus left over from the recording of their 1980 LP 'Voices' was being played by Hall on the synthesizer. At the time, the duo was in the studio completing their follow-up album 'Private Eyes'. The song developed with contributions from the duo and Sara Allen. The sax solo by Charlie DeChant was recorded later. Hall & Oates produced the track.
Along with climbing to the top on the American Pop, R&B and Dance charts, (a rarity at the time for white acts) "I Can't Go For That" also reached #2 in Canada and 8 in Britain. On the Australian Top 40, the single peaked at #13.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
Monday, February 24, 2014
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#461 CHLOE Elton John
Elton John began work on his 1981 album 'The Fox' co-producing with engineer Clive Franks. "Chloe" was 1 of those finished tracks. Chris Thomas was then brought in to work on the next songs John recorded.
"Chloe" was penned by John with Gary Osbourne. It formed the final segment of a 3 part suite consisting of the instrumentals "Carla/ Etude" and "Fanfare". "Chloe" is the only non-instrumental part of the trio. The song is a tribute to the title character, who is always forgiving and loving. It features an arrangement by James Newton Howard. The track was issued as a single in the US, where it peaked at #34.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#461 CHLOE Elton John
Elton John began work on his 1981 album 'The Fox' co-producing with engineer Clive Franks. "Chloe" was 1 of those finished tracks. Chris Thomas was then brought in to work on the next songs John recorded.
"Chloe" was penned by John with Gary Osbourne. It formed the final segment of a 3 part suite consisting of the instrumentals "Carla/ Etude" and "Fanfare". "Chloe" is the only non-instrumental part of the trio. The song is a tribute to the title character, who is always forgiving and loving. It features an arrangement by James Newton Howard. The track was issued as a single in the US, where it peaked at #34.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#462 THERE'S A KIND OF HUSH Herman's Hermits
Before Herman's Hermits made a worldwide smash hit of "There's a Kind of Hush", it was recorded by the New Vaudeville Band. Geoff Stephens was a member of that group (they scored a US #1 in 1966 with "Winchester Cathedral"). He co-wrote the song with Les Reed.
Herman's Hermits released their version of it in 1967. It reached #4 in the US, 7 in Britain and also made Top 10 in countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and Malta. It was the title track from their 'There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World' album. It's a timeless cheery hit that encapsulates 60s pop succinctly. The horns, strings and Peter Noone's lead vocal mesh beautifully. Mickie Most produced the hit record.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#462 THERE'S A KIND OF HUSH Herman's Hermits
Before Herman's Hermits made a worldwide smash hit of "There's a Kind of Hush", it was recorded by the New Vaudeville Band. Geoff Stephens was a member of that group (they scored a US #1 in 1966 with "Winchester Cathedral"). He co-wrote the song with Les Reed.
Herman's Hermits released their version of it in 1967. It reached #4 in the US, 7 in Britain and also made Top 10 in countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and Malta. It was the title track from their 'There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World' album. It's a timeless cheery hit that encapsulates 60s pop succinctly. The horns, strings and Peter Noone's lead vocal mesh beautifully. Mickie Most produced the hit record.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
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TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#463 CRIMSON AND CLOVER Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Joan Jett was first noticed as a member of female rock group The Runaways. When that band broke up in 1980, Jett launched a solo career. She released her debut solo album that same year. In 1981, she put together a backing band named The Blackhearts. After scoring an international hit with "I Love Rock 'n Roll" in 1982, Jett released her cover of a 60s hit for the follow-up.
"Crimson and Clover" was written by Tommy James and Peter Lucia. It had been a US #1 in 1969 for their group Tommy James & The Shondells. Jett's version was produced by longtime associate Kenny Laguna and Ritchie Cordell. Her remake reached the Top 10 in America, Australia, Canada and Switzerland.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#463 CRIMSON AND CLOVER Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Joan Jett was first noticed as a member of female rock group The Runaways. When that band broke up in 1980, Jett launched a solo career. She released her debut solo album that same year. In 1981, she put together a backing band named The Blackhearts. After scoring an international hit with "I Love Rock 'n Roll" in 1982, Jett released her cover of a 60s hit for the follow-up.
"Crimson and Clover" was written by Tommy James and Peter Lucia. It had been a US #1 in 1969 for their group Tommy James & The Shondells. Jett's version was produced by longtime associate Kenny Laguna and Ritchie Cordell. Her remake reached the Top 10 in America, Australia, Canada and Switzerland.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#464 YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND James Taylor
James Taylor had toured with Carole King as his opening act a few months before he scored his only US #1 single with a remake of her composition "You've Got A Friend". The song had been included on King's best selling album 'Tapestry'.
Bostonian Taylor had already broken through in 1970 with "Fire and Rain". That #3 single featured King on piano. He recorded "...Friend" for his 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon' album which was issued in 1971. Joni Mitchell sings background vocals on the track. Peter Asher, of Peter and Gordon fame, produced.
As well as reaching the chart pinnacle in America, Taylor's cover peaked at #4 in Britain and 2 in Canada. His version collected a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance (Male) and earned King the Song of the Year award. Taylor still performs and records to this day. He was married to singer Carly Simon for 10 years (1972-82).
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#464 YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND James Taylor
James Taylor had toured with Carole King as his opening act a few months before he scored his only US #1 single with a remake of her composition "You've Got A Friend". The song had been included on King's best selling album 'Tapestry'.
Bostonian Taylor had already broken through in 1970 with "Fire and Rain". That #3 single featured King on piano. He recorded "...Friend" for his 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon' album which was issued in 1971. Joni Mitchell sings background vocals on the track. Peter Asher, of Peter and Gordon fame, produced.
As well as reaching the chart pinnacle in America, Taylor's cover peaked at #4 in Britain and 2 in Canada. His version collected a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance (Male) and earned King the Song of the Year award. Taylor still performs and records to this day. He was married to singer Carly Simon for 10 years (1972-82).
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
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TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#465 GOD ONLY KNOWS The Beach Boys
Many of The Beach Boys' singles were mini- masterpieces. The harmonies, the production and the creative vision of principal member Brian Wilson still marvel us to this day. "God Only Knows" is widely regarded as 1 of the best songs ever recorded.
Wilson and Tony Asher created some of the tracks on the group's magnum opus, 'Pet Sounds'. That album was unleashed in 1966. The latter took time out of his regular day job in the advertising industry to collaborate with the Beach Boys.
"God..." features Carl Wilson on lead vocals. Many radio stations in the US banned the song because its use of the word 'God" in the title. The track was the B-side for "Wouldn't it be Nice" - which had also been written by the 2 writers.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#465 GOD ONLY KNOWS The Beach Boys
Many of The Beach Boys' singles were mini- masterpieces. The harmonies, the production and the creative vision of principal member Brian Wilson still marvel us to this day. "God Only Knows" is widely regarded as 1 of the best songs ever recorded.
Wilson and Tony Asher created some of the tracks on the group's magnum opus, 'Pet Sounds'. That album was unleashed in 1966. The latter took time out of his regular day job in the advertising industry to collaborate with the Beach Boys.
"God..." features Carl Wilson on lead vocals. Many radio stations in the US banned the song because its use of the word 'God" in the title. The track was the B-side for "Wouldn't it be Nice" - which had also been written by the 2 writers.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
The Caffe` Latte` Top 10 Tracks this week:
1 People Are Lonely GRAVITONAS featuring ARMY OF LOVERS 1wk 4 3
2 Beautiful Girl INXS 8 2
3 Original Sin INXS 9 2
4 Never Tear Us Apart INXS 1 2
5 Into The Blue KYLIE MINOGUE 7 2
6 I Want It All KARMIN NEW
7 New Sensation INXS NEW
8 Don't Hide {7th Heaven Radio Edit} TINA ARENA NEW
9 Sweat BABYFACE & TONI BRAXTON 5 3
10 Party in Me DUCK SAUCE 6 3
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#466 SKY HIGH (British) Jigsaw
Jigsaw are known as British Jigsaw in Australia as there was already a popular local band with that name (with hits that included "Yellow River"). The UK outfit featured 4 members with drummer Des Dyer on lead vocals. The band scored success with their pop hit "Skyhigh" in 1975. Dyer wrote the song with Jigsaw's keyboardist Clive Scott.
The song was used in the film 'The Man From Hong Kong' (aka 'The Dragon Flies') which starred George Lazenby. "Sky High" reached #1 in Australia, 9 in Britain and 3 in the USA. The group is often categorized as a 1-Hit Wonder, but Jigsaw did continue to chart with "Love Fire" and "Brand New Love Affair" (the original B-side for "Sky High") in 1976 and "If I Have To Go Away" in 1977.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
TOP 1200 CHOICE TRACKS
#466 SKY HIGH (British) Jigsaw
Jigsaw are known as British Jigsaw in Australia as there was already a popular local band with that name (with hits that included "Yellow River"). The UK outfit featured 4 members with drummer Des Dyer on lead vocals. The band scored success with their pop hit "Skyhigh" in 1975. Dyer wrote the song with Jigsaw's keyboardist Clive Scott.
The song was used in the film 'The Man From Hong Kong' (aka 'The Dragon Flies') which starred George Lazenby. "Sky High" reached #1 in Australia, 9 in Britain and 3 in the USA. The group is often categorized as a 1-Hit Wonder, but Jigsaw did continue to chart with "Love Fire" and "Brand New Love Affair" (the original B-side for "Sky High") in 1976 and "If I Have To Go Away" in 1977.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs are added each day (every 12 hours) with a mid-week bonus every Wednesday.
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