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TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1316 I AM WOMAN Helen Reddy
The female liberation anthem "I Am Woman" became a worldwide hit in 1972. With lyrics and vocals by Helen Reddy, the music was composed by fellow Australian Ray Burton.
#1312 OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA The Beatles
From 1968's so-called The White Album (aka The Beatles), the playful track "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" is credited to John Lennon & Paul McCartney.
#1313 LOVE MACHINE Pt. 1 The Miracles
Smokey Robinson departed The Miracles in 1972. His replacement, William "Billy" Griffin, co-wrote "Love Machine" with fellow Miracle Warren "Pete" Moore. The Motown group scored a US #1 hit with this funky disco hit in 1976.
#1314 DESTINATION: ANYWHERE The Marvelettes
Motown girl group The Marvelettes released this cool R&B song written and produced by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson in 1968.
#1315 DON'T ASK ME WHY Billy Joel
By 1980, Billy Joel was a pop star enjoying mega sales. That year's 'Glass Houses' album featured 10 new songs, all penned by him, of which "Don't Ask Me Why" was 1 lifted as a single.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
Saturday, May 31, 2014
The Caffe` Latte` Top 10 Tracks this week:
1 Love Never Felt So Good MICHAEL JACKSON & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 3wks 1 5
2 We Are One (Ole Ola) PITBULL ftg. JENNIFER LOPEZ & CLAUDIA LIETTE 7 2
3 Dar Um Jelto (We Will Find A Way) SANTANA & WYCLEF ftg. AVICII & ALEXANDRE PIRES 5 2
4 Iron Lion Zion SANTANA & ZIGGY MARLEY& CHOCQUIBTOWN NEW
5 Loving You MICHAEL JACKSON NEW
6 Not A Bad Thing JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE NEW
7 Neon Love KARMIN NEW
8 It's On Again ALICIA KEYS featuring KENDRICK LAMAR NEW
9 Rollercoaster TONI BRAXTON & BABYFACE NEW
10 Dancing in the Rain {Cahill English Radio Edit} RUTH LORENZO 2 3
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#277MASTER BLASTER (JAMMIN') Stevie Wonder
The major hit from Stevie Wonder's 'Hotter Than July' album was "Master Blaster (Jammin')". Wonder respected Bob Marley and his profound influence on reggae music. The 2 legends had performed together in the mid-1970s and again in 1979. A joint tour was in the works in 1980, but Marley was diagnosed with cancer.
The superstar of reggae is referenced in "Master Blaster". Wonder wrote and produced the track. He performed clavinet and electric piano on the track which also includes Angela Winbush among the backup vocalists.
The track was issued in the USA in October 1980, prior to the discovery of Marley's condition. The single reigned for 7 weeks at #1 on the American R&B chart and made #5 Pop. It reached the top in parts of Europe and New Zealand. In Britain and Australia, the single peaked at #2. On May 11 1981, Marley passed away. "Master Blaster" remains a highlight in Wonder's repertoire.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#277MASTER BLASTER (JAMMIN') Stevie Wonder
The major hit from Stevie Wonder's 'Hotter Than July' album was "Master Blaster (Jammin')". Wonder respected Bob Marley and his profound influence on reggae music. The 2 legends had performed together in the mid-1970s and again in 1979. A joint tour was in the works in 1980, but Marley was diagnosed with cancer.
The superstar of reggae is referenced in "Master Blaster". Wonder wrote and produced the track. He performed clavinet and electric piano on the track which also includes Angela Winbush among the backup vocalists.
The track was issued in the USA in October 1980, prior to the discovery of Marley's condition. The single reigned for 7 weeks at #1 on the American R&B chart and made #5 Pop. It reached the top in parts of Europe and New Zealand. In Britain and Australia, the single peaked at #2. On May 11 1981, Marley passed away. "Master Blaster" remains a highlight in Wonder's repertoire.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Friday, May 30, 2014
NEW RELEASE OF THE MONTH
MAY 2014
MICHAELJACKSONXSCAPE [Deluxe Edition]
When Michael Jackson died in 2009, he left behind many unreleased songs in various stages of completion in the archives. With a superstar of his magnitude, it is too tempting not to release these songs for public consumption. While some will argue that these tracks were unreleased for a reason, fans' hunger for new Michael Jackson music has overruled this objection. Besides, it is of interest to see what other ideas MJ was working on while recording albums such as 'Bad', 'Invincible' and 'Dangerous'. Antonio "LA" Reid had the immense task of determining the final track listing for this- the 2nd posthumous album of new material. The earlier such album, 'Michael' was patchy. 'Xscape' is far stronger, with no filler and songs worthy of being added to MJ's catalogue. Reid's decision to use tracks that were almost completed was wise.
The new set opens with its best song: "Love Never Felt So Good". The deluxe edition contains 2 versions of this song Jackson co-wrote with Paul Anka; a solo recording and a duet with Justin Timberlake. Both are great, with JT sounding chuffed to be collaborating alongside his musical hero.
"Chicago" finds Jackson in fine voice, with able production from Timbaland. Next up is another highlight track: "Loving You". Michael created this song and it is magical enough to belong on 'Off The Wall' or 'Thriller'.
"A Place With No Name" is the most curious track of the new album. Michael reworks the 1972 US #1 "A Horse With No Name" from the group America. More credit is due to its original writers than anything added by Jackson or co-writer Dr Freeze.
"Slave to the Rhythm" is an LA & Babyface outtake from the 'Dangerous' sessions and helps maintain the quality. The track is followed by another of the album's strongest tracks: "Do You Know Where Your Children Are". This Jackson penned song was first considered for the 'Bad' album. Here, Jackson tackles a social issue over a Timbaland-led makeover.
On "Blue Gangsta", another project with Dr Freeze circa 1999, Jackson revisits the gangster theme of "Smooth Criminal". This is no match for its predecessor. It's 1 of the album's weakest moments, but passable nevertheless.
Title track 'Xscape" closes the album with some trademark Rodney Jerkins touches. This too, is okay, but lacks anything new to give it a wow- factor. The album is shorter than the usual album length, but the selections flow well and nothing sounds out of place. One can easily imagine this as the album Jackson would be releasing in 2014. In fact, I'd go so far as to claim it as 1 of his best albums.
The deluxe edition includes the original versions of the same tracks. This offers us as an intriguing insight into the process Jackson applied to the recording of his albums. His meticulous attitude meant that some gems did not surface. The re-tweaking of some of this culled material works well on many of the tracks. Contrasting the 2 versions of "Loving You" is a perfect case in point. I for one am very happy that we finally got to hear these "new" songs from a performer whose influence and absence is still felt strongly 5 years after his passing.
MAY 2014
MICHAELJACKSONXSCAPE [Deluxe Edition]
When Michael Jackson died in 2009, he left behind many unreleased songs in various stages of completion in the archives. With a superstar of his magnitude, it is too tempting not to release these songs for public consumption. While some will argue that these tracks were unreleased for a reason, fans' hunger for new Michael Jackson music has overruled this objection. Besides, it is of interest to see what other ideas MJ was working on while recording albums such as 'Bad', 'Invincible' and 'Dangerous'. Antonio "LA" Reid had the immense task of determining the final track listing for this- the 2nd posthumous album of new material. The earlier such album, 'Michael' was patchy. 'Xscape' is far stronger, with no filler and songs worthy of being added to MJ's catalogue. Reid's decision to use tracks that were almost completed was wise.
The new set opens with its best song: "Love Never Felt So Good". The deluxe edition contains 2 versions of this song Jackson co-wrote with Paul Anka; a solo recording and a duet with Justin Timberlake. Both are great, with JT sounding chuffed to be collaborating alongside his musical hero.
"Chicago" finds Jackson in fine voice, with able production from Timbaland. Next up is another highlight track: "Loving You". Michael created this song and it is magical enough to belong on 'Off The Wall' or 'Thriller'.
"A Place With No Name" is the most curious track of the new album. Michael reworks the 1972 US #1 "A Horse With No Name" from the group America. More credit is due to its original writers than anything added by Jackson or co-writer Dr Freeze.
"Slave to the Rhythm" is an LA & Babyface outtake from the 'Dangerous' sessions and helps maintain the quality. The track is followed by another of the album's strongest tracks: "Do You Know Where Your Children Are". This Jackson penned song was first considered for the 'Bad' album. Here, Jackson tackles a social issue over a Timbaland-led makeover.
On "Blue Gangsta", another project with Dr Freeze circa 1999, Jackson revisits the gangster theme of "Smooth Criminal". This is no match for its predecessor. It's 1 of the album's weakest moments, but passable nevertheless.
Title track 'Xscape" closes the album with some trademark Rodney Jerkins touches. This too, is okay, but lacks anything new to give it a wow- factor. The album is shorter than the usual album length, but the selections flow well and nothing sounds out of place. One can easily imagine this as the album Jackson would be releasing in 2014. In fact, I'd go so far as to claim it as 1 of his best albums.
The deluxe edition includes the original versions of the same tracks. This offers us as an intriguing insight into the process Jackson applied to the recording of his albums. His meticulous attitude meant that some gems did not surface. The re-tweaking of some of this culled material works well on many of the tracks. Contrasting the 2 versions of "Loving You" is a perfect case in point. I for one am very happy that we finally got to hear these "new" songs from a performer whose influence and absence is still felt strongly 5 years after his passing.
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1311 CHAIN OF FOOLS Aretha Franklin
A song written by Don Covay at a young age that lay dormant until it was considered for Otis Redding became a soul classic for Aretha Franklin. Produced by Jerry Wexler, the song was cut in 1967.
#1312 BODY LANGUAGE Queen
"Body Language" is 1 of the few highpoints on Queen's 1982 album 'Hot Space'. The track was written by Freddie Mercury and produced by Queen and Mack.
#1313 LOVELY ONE The Jacksons
Written by Michael Jackson with his brother Randy, the former performs lead vocals on this 1980 hit song from the album 'Triumph'.
#1314 AN INNOCENT MAN Billy Joel
Billy Joel evokes Roy Orbison and The Four Seasons on this, the title track he penned for his 1983 album.
#1315 NIAGARA Barbra Streisand
Continuing the "water" theme that comprised her 1979 album 'Wet', Barbra Streisand delivers this ballad written by Marvin Hamlisch, Carole Bayer Sager and Bruce Roberts.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1311 CHAIN OF FOOLS Aretha Franklin
A song written by Don Covay at a young age that lay dormant until it was considered for Otis Redding became a soul classic for Aretha Franklin. Produced by Jerry Wexler, the song was cut in 1967.
#1312 BODY LANGUAGE Queen
"Body Language" is 1 of the few highpoints on Queen's 1982 album 'Hot Space'. The track was written by Freddie Mercury and produced by Queen and Mack.
#1313 LOVELY ONE The Jacksons
Written by Michael Jackson with his brother Randy, the former performs lead vocals on this 1980 hit song from the album 'Triumph'.
#1314 AN INNOCENT MAN Billy Joel
Billy Joel evokes Roy Orbison and The Four Seasons on this, the title track he penned for his 1983 album.
#1315 NIAGARA Barbra Streisand
Continuing the "water" theme that comprised her 1979 album 'Wet', Barbra Streisand delivers this ballad written by Marvin Hamlisch, Carole Bayer Sager and Bruce Roberts.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#278 THEN Diana Ross & The Supremes
The Supremes' version of "Then" was included on their 1968 album 'Reflections'. The song had been written by Smokey Robinson and 2 other members of his group The Miracles: Bobby Rogers and Warren "Pete" Moore. Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland handled production.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#278 THEN Diana Ross & The Supremes
The Supremes' version of "Then" was included on their 1968 album 'Reflections'. The song had been written by Smokey Robinson and 2 other members of his group The Miracles: Bobby Rogers and Warren "Pete" Moore. Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland handled production.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1306 SON OF A PREACHER MAN Dusty Springfield
A highlight from blue-eyed soul singer Dusty Springfield's 'Dusty in Memphis' watershed album was "Son of a Preacher Man", written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and issued as a single in 1968.
#1307 MACK THE KNIFE Bobby Darin
In 1959, teen idol Bobby Darin scored a global hit with his uber-cool rendition of "Mack the Knife" from "Threepenny's Opera" and written by Marc Blitzstein, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill.
#1308 THINK Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin further established her credentials as the Queen of Soul in 1968 with "Think", another empowering anthem for women; co-written by Franklin and her husband/ manager Ted White. Jerry Wexler produced this track from 'Aretha Now'.
#1309 IN MY HOUSE Mary Jane Girls
Funk artist Rick James wrote "In My House" for the girl group Mary Jane Girls, providing Motown with 1 of its sexiest tracks ever in 1985.
#1310 LOVE'S UNKIND Donna Summer
This track from Donna Summer's 'I Remember Yesterday' album is part Supremes and part disco. Summer co-wrote the song with producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1306 SON OF A PREACHER MAN Dusty Springfield
A highlight from blue-eyed soul singer Dusty Springfield's 'Dusty in Memphis' watershed album was "Son of a Preacher Man", written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and issued as a single in 1968.
#1307 MACK THE KNIFE Bobby Darin
In 1959, teen idol Bobby Darin scored a global hit with his uber-cool rendition of "Mack the Knife" from "Threepenny's Opera" and written by Marc Blitzstein, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill.
#1308 THINK Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin further established her credentials as the Queen of Soul in 1968 with "Think", another empowering anthem for women; co-written by Franklin and her husband/ manager Ted White. Jerry Wexler produced this track from 'Aretha Now'.
#1309 IN MY HOUSE Mary Jane Girls
Funk artist Rick James wrote "In My House" for the girl group Mary Jane Girls, providing Motown with 1 of its sexiest tracks ever in 1985.
#1310 LOVE'S UNKIND Donna Summer
This track from Donna Summer's 'I Remember Yesterday' album is part Supremes and part disco. Summer co-wrote the song with producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#279 SAVE ME Queen
The closing track from Queen's 'The Game' was the beautiful "Save Me". Written by group member Brian May, the song was recorded in mid-1979. The band co-produced the cut with Mack. "Save Me" was released as a single in 1980, following the success of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". It reached #11 in Britain and made the Top 10 in the Netherlands, France and Ireland.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#279 SAVE ME Queen
The closing track from Queen's 'The Game' was the beautiful "Save Me". Written by group member Brian May, the song was recorded in mid-1979. The band co-produced the cut with Mack. "Save Me" was released as a single in 1980, following the success of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". It reached #11 in Britain and made the Top 10 in the Netherlands, France and Ireland.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1301 QUE SERA MI VIDA Gibson Brothers
The 3 brothers from the West Indies that comprised the French disco / funk group Gibson Brothers scored a hit with "Que Sera Mi Vida" in 1980 that peaked at #5 in the UK. The dance track was written by Nelly Byl, Jean Kluger and Daniel Vangarde.
#1302 US FORCES Midnight Oil
Few Australian groups tackled issues as divisive as Midnight Oil did. The fact that their songs attracted immense popularity as well as acclaim proves their talent. "US Forces" deals with the American - Australian alliance and was written by lead singer Peter Garrett and guitarist Jim Moginie. The single, from their '10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1' album, reached the Australian Top 20 in 1982.
#1303 TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD Meat Loaf
"Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" is the big ballad on Meat Loaf's classic 1977 album 'Bat Out Of Hell'. The track was written and produced by Jim Steinman.
#1304 THEME FROM 'MISSION IMPOSSIBLE' Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen
When the Tom Cruise film version of 'Mission Impossible' hit cinemas in 1996, U2 members Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr made the charts with their revamp of the classic TV series' theme music.
#1305 MY HEART GOES BOOM! Charmed
Norway's entry in the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest was a cheesy and upbeat song performed by the female trio Charmed and written by Tore Madsen and Morten Henriksen. It finished 11th place out of that year's 24 finalists.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1301 QUE SERA MI VIDA Gibson Brothers
The 3 brothers from the West Indies that comprised the French disco / funk group Gibson Brothers scored a hit with "Que Sera Mi Vida" in 1980 that peaked at #5 in the UK. The dance track was written by Nelly Byl, Jean Kluger and Daniel Vangarde.
#1302 US FORCES Midnight Oil
Few Australian groups tackled issues as divisive as Midnight Oil did. The fact that their songs attracted immense popularity as well as acclaim proves their talent. "US Forces" deals with the American - Australian alliance and was written by lead singer Peter Garrett and guitarist Jim Moginie. The single, from their '10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1' album, reached the Australian Top 20 in 1982.
#1303 TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD Meat Loaf
"Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" is the big ballad on Meat Loaf's classic 1977 album 'Bat Out Of Hell'. The track was written and produced by Jim Steinman.
#1304 THEME FROM 'MISSION IMPOSSIBLE' Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen
When the Tom Cruise film version of 'Mission Impossible' hit cinemas in 1996, U2 members Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr made the charts with their revamp of the classic TV series' theme music.
#1305 MY HEART GOES BOOM! Charmed
Norway's entry in the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest was a cheesy and upbeat song performed by the female trio Charmed and written by Tore Madsen and Morten Henriksen. It finished 11th place out of that year's 24 finalists.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#280 SWEET LOVE Anita Baker
Exquisite vocalist Anita Baker was working as a legal secretary at the time she signed with Elektra Records in 1985. Her 1st album with the new label was 'Rapture' with the opening track and 1 of the best examples of what was coined "quiet storm" slow jams: "Sweet Love".
Baker was born in Ohio in 1958 and grew up in Detroit. She began singing in public when 12 years old. In 1975, she joined Chapter 8, but the soul group came to an end 3 years later. The singer then recorded a solo album entitled 'The Songstress'. Despite its lack of success, Baker was noticed. Elektra came calling.
1986 saw the release of 'Rapture', with her breakthrough hit "Sweet Love". The song was written by Baker with Louis A. Johnson and Gary Bias. Michael J. Powell, the producer, had worked with her in Chapter 8. The track was cut in California, with Paulinho da Costa on percussion. "Sweet Love" reached #8 in America and 13 in Britain.
Baker released other successful songs, including "Caught up in the Rapture", "No One in the World" and her US #3 hit "Giving You The Best That I Got". Following the birth of her first child in 1993, the singer's focus switched to raising a family. As the new century dawned, Baker returned to recording. Her most recent release was 'Only Forever' in 2013.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#280 SWEET LOVE Anita Baker
Exquisite vocalist Anita Baker was working as a legal secretary at the time she signed with Elektra Records in 1985. Her 1st album with the new label was 'Rapture' with the opening track and 1 of the best examples of what was coined "quiet storm" slow jams: "Sweet Love".
Baker was born in Ohio in 1958 and grew up in Detroit. She began singing in public when 12 years old. In 1975, she joined Chapter 8, but the soul group came to an end 3 years later. The singer then recorded a solo album entitled 'The Songstress'. Despite its lack of success, Baker was noticed. Elektra came calling.
1986 saw the release of 'Rapture', with her breakthrough hit "Sweet Love". The song was written by Baker with Louis A. Johnson and Gary Bias. Michael J. Powell, the producer, had worked with her in Chapter 8. The track was cut in California, with Paulinho da Costa on percussion. "Sweet Love" reached #8 in America and 13 in Britain.
Baker released other successful songs, including "Caught up in the Rapture", "No One in the World" and her US #3 hit "Giving You The Best That I Got". Following the birth of her first child in 1993, the singer's focus switched to raising a family. As the new century dawned, Baker returned to recording. Her most recent release was 'Only Forever' in 2013.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1296 SUSPICIOUS MINDS Elvis Presley
A definitive song from the older Elvis period. Its writer Mark James recorded the original version in 1968. A year later, Elvis Presley recorded the definitive take on the song.
#1297 YOU PROMISED ME (TU ES FOUTU) In-Grid
Italian artist In-Grid (Ingrid Alberini) co-wrote this fun Europop hit from 2003 with Paul Sears, Daniela Galli and producer Marco Soncini. The accordion is performed by Daniele Donadelli.
#1298 SOLDIERS Abba
ABBA's final album featured the track "Soldiers", written and produced by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. By 1982, and the group's 'The Visitors' album, their songcraft had evolved with the Swedish pop group churning out some of its best material. Agnetha Faltskog delivers an evocative lead vocal.
#1299 OVERJOYED Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder's ballad "Overjoyed" was written, produced and arranged by the artist for his 1985 album 'In Square Circle'.
#1300 CAT'S IN THE CRADLE Harry Chapin
Inspired by his wife Sandy Chapin's idea , singer/songwriter Harry Chapin created a powerful and heart-wrenching song about a father and son who never can find time to be together. The story song reached #1 in the USA in late 1974. He died in a tragic accident in 1981.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1296 SUSPICIOUS MINDS Elvis Presley
A definitive song from the older Elvis period. Its writer Mark James recorded the original version in 1968. A year later, Elvis Presley recorded the definitive take on the song.
#1297 YOU PROMISED ME (TU ES FOUTU) In-Grid
Italian artist In-Grid (Ingrid Alberini) co-wrote this fun Europop hit from 2003 with Paul Sears, Daniela Galli and producer Marco Soncini. The accordion is performed by Daniele Donadelli.
#1298 SOLDIERS Abba
ABBA's final album featured the track "Soldiers", written and produced by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. By 1982, and the group's 'The Visitors' album, their songcraft had evolved with the Swedish pop group churning out some of its best material. Agnetha Faltskog delivers an evocative lead vocal.
#1299 OVERJOYED Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder's ballad "Overjoyed" was written, produced and arranged by the artist for his 1985 album 'In Square Circle'.
#1300 CAT'S IN THE CRADLE Harry Chapin
Inspired by his wife Sandy Chapin's idea , singer/songwriter Harry Chapin created a powerful and heart-wrenching song about a father and son who never can find time to be together. The story song reached #1 in the USA in late 1974. He died in a tragic accident in 1981.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#281 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE FOOLIN' Donna Summer
Donna Summer correctly read that disco was on the way out and her 1980 album 'The Wanderer' hinted at some of the musical directions the artist would be pursuing as the new decade dawned. While still retaining some of the personnel that were key architects of her pivotal 1970s output, this new album was definitely looking ahead. "Who Do You Think You're Foolin'" could have fit in well among the tracks on Summer's 'Once Upon A Time' album, but it had elements of where 80s dance and R&B were heading.
The song was written by Pete Bellotte with Sylvester Levay and Jerry Rix. The former co--produced the track with Giorgio Moroder. Levay and Harold Faltermeyer contributed keyboards and synthesizers while Keith Forsey provided drums and percussion.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#281 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE FOOLIN' Donna Summer
Donna Summer correctly read that disco was on the way out and her 1980 album 'The Wanderer' hinted at some of the musical directions the artist would be pursuing as the new decade dawned. While still retaining some of the personnel that were key architects of her pivotal 1970s output, this new album was definitely looking ahead. "Who Do You Think You're Foolin'" could have fit in well among the tracks on Summer's 'Once Upon A Time' album, but it had elements of where 80s dance and R&B were heading.
The song was written by Pete Bellotte with Sylvester Levay and Jerry Rix. The former co--produced the track with Giorgio Moroder. Levay and Harold Faltermeyer contributed keyboards and synthesizers while Keith Forsey provided drums and percussion.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Monday, May 26, 2014
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#1291 RING OF FIRE Johnny Cash
The country music legend dropped "Ring of Fire", written by his wife June Carter with Merle Kilgore, in 1964. The disc reigned on the US Country Chart for 7 weeks.
#1292 BEST OF MY LOVE The Emotions
The Emotions scored a US #1 in 1977 with "Best of my Love". The disco/ funk song was written by 2 members of the group Earth, Wind and Fire: Maurice White and Al McKay.
#1293 PLEASE Elton John
Elton John and Bernie Taupin composed a song about a relationship that has been through its rough patches but is still worth the effort. "Please" was included on John's 1995 'Made in England' album.
#1294 LOVE TRAIN The O'Jays
Yet another treasure from the Gamble & Huff songbook. The O'Jays rode to #1 R&B and Pop in the USA in 1973 with "Love Train". Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff also produced this soul classic about world unity.
#1295 BEAUTIFUL LIFE Ace of Base
Swedish pop group Ace of Base scored another hit with this song co-written by group member Jonas "Joker" Berggren and John Ballard in 1995, from their album 'The Bridge'.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1291 RING OF FIRE Johnny Cash
The country music legend dropped "Ring of Fire", written by his wife June Carter with Merle Kilgore, in 1964. The disc reigned on the US Country Chart for 7 weeks.
#1292 BEST OF MY LOVE The Emotions
The Emotions scored a US #1 in 1977 with "Best of my Love". The disco/ funk song was written by 2 members of the group Earth, Wind and Fire: Maurice White and Al McKay.
#1293 PLEASE Elton John
Elton John and Bernie Taupin composed a song about a relationship that has been through its rough patches but is still worth the effort. "Please" was included on John's 1995 'Made in England' album.
#1294 LOVE TRAIN The O'Jays
Yet another treasure from the Gamble & Huff songbook. The O'Jays rode to #1 R&B and Pop in the USA in 1973 with "Love Train". Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff also produced this soul classic about world unity.
#1295 BEAUTIFUL LIFE Ace of Base
Swedish pop group Ace of Base scored another hit with this song co-written by group member Jonas "Joker" Berggren and John Ballard in 1995, from their album 'The Bridge'.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
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#282 JUMP (FOR MY LOVE) Pointer Sisters
The opening track from The Pointer Sisters' 'Break Out' album was initially entitled "Jump". The part in parenthesis was added to avoid confusion with another chart hit that same year by Van Halen with the identical title. The female trio's "Jump" was written by Marti Sharron, Stephen Mitchell and Gary Skardina. Richard Perry again produced the siblings. June Pointer performed lead vocals, backed by her sisters Ruth and Anita.
Issued as the follow-up to "Automatic", the single reached #2 in Ireland, 3 in the USA, 4 in Canada, 6 in the UK and 8 in Australia. In 2003, a remake by British act Girls Aloud returned the song to the charts. Their version peaked at #2 in 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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#282 JUMP (FOR MY LOVE) Pointer Sisters
The opening track from The Pointer Sisters' 'Break Out' album was initially entitled "Jump". The part in parenthesis was added to avoid confusion with another chart hit that same year by Van Halen with the identical title. The female trio's "Jump" was written by Marti Sharron, Stephen Mitchell and Gary Skardina. Richard Perry again produced the siblings. June Pointer performed lead vocals, backed by her sisters Ruth and Anita.
Issued as the follow-up to "Automatic", the single reached #2 in Ireland, 3 in the USA, 4 in Canada, 6 in the UK and 8 in Australia. In 2003, a remake by British act Girls Aloud returned the song to the charts. Their version peaked at #2 in 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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1286 JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH Depeche Mode
Before departing Depeche Mode, Vince Clarke co-wrote "Just Can't Get Enough" with Martin Gore. In 1981, this song heralded the synth group's emergence and is still 1 of the best examples of '80s UK pop.
#1287 ROCKIN' ROBIN Michael Jackson
Jimmie Thomas wrote this song which was originally a hit for Bobby Day in 1958. Michael Jackson's 1972 remake was featured on his debut solo album 'Got to be There' and peaked at #2 in America.
#1288 CUANDO, CUANDO, CUANDO [Spanish Mix] Engelbert Humperdinck
In 1998, a dance remix album of Engelbert Humperdinck songs was unleashed. The Spanish Mix of "Cuando Cuando Cuando" was included as a bonus track. The song began as the Italian evergreen "Quando, Quando, Quando" from the 1962 San Remo Music Festival, penned by Tony Renis (aka Elio Cesari) with Italian lyrics by Alberto Testa and an English adaptation by Pat Boone (billed often as Charles E. Boone).
#1289 GREASE Frankie Valli
The title song from the 1978 perennial film favourite 'Grease', Frankie Valli scored a US #1 single. "Grease" was written by Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees.
#1290 GUAGLIONE Perez Prado & His Orchestra
The Neapolitan song "Guaglione" was composed by Giuseppe Fanciulli and Nicola "Nisa" Salerno. Cuban bandleader Perez Prado dropped his mambo remake in 1958.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1286 JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH Depeche Mode
Before departing Depeche Mode, Vince Clarke co-wrote "Just Can't Get Enough" with Martin Gore. In 1981, this song heralded the synth group's emergence and is still 1 of the best examples of '80s UK pop.
#1287 ROCKIN' ROBIN Michael Jackson
Jimmie Thomas wrote this song which was originally a hit for Bobby Day in 1958. Michael Jackson's 1972 remake was featured on his debut solo album 'Got to be There' and peaked at #2 in America.
#1288 CUANDO, CUANDO, CUANDO [Spanish Mix] Engelbert Humperdinck
In 1998, a dance remix album of Engelbert Humperdinck songs was unleashed. The Spanish Mix of "Cuando Cuando Cuando" was included as a bonus track. The song began as the Italian evergreen "Quando, Quando, Quando" from the 1962 San Remo Music Festival, penned by Tony Renis (aka Elio Cesari) with Italian lyrics by Alberto Testa and an English adaptation by Pat Boone (billed often as Charles E. Boone).
#1289 GREASE Frankie Valli
The title song from the 1978 perennial film favourite 'Grease', Frankie Valli scored a US #1 single. "Grease" was written by Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees.
#1290 GUAGLIONE Perez Prado & His Orchestra
The Neapolitan song "Guaglione" was composed by Giuseppe Fanciulli and Nicola "Nisa" Salerno. Cuban bandleader Perez Prado dropped his mambo remake in 1958.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
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TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#283 SPANISH HARLEM Ben E. King
"Spanish Harlem" is a song about a district of New York. The hit was written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector and originally intended for The Drifters to record. In the meantime, Ben E. King quit the vocal group and so the song ended up his 1st solo success when dropped in 1960.
Leiber co-produced the recording with his regular collaborator Mike Stoller. The high production standards of The Drifters' recordings are still present. Leiber & Stoller added gorgeous Latin elements. King's vocals are beautiful and perfectly match the ebb and flow in the musical structure of this soul music staple.
The single peaked at #10 in America. It proved to be a bigger hit when Aretha Franklin recorded her remake in 1971; spending 3 weeks at #1 on the US R&B chart and reaching at #2 Pop. A rare demo of Spector singing "Spanish Harlem" was included on 'Wall of Sound Retrospective' which was issued in 2008.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#283 SPANISH HARLEM Ben E. King
"Spanish Harlem" is a song about a district of New York. The hit was written by Jerry Leiber and Phil Spector and originally intended for The Drifters to record. In the meantime, Ben E. King quit the vocal group and so the song ended up his 1st solo success when dropped in 1960.
Leiber co-produced the recording with his regular collaborator Mike Stoller. The high production standards of The Drifters' recordings are still present. Leiber & Stoller added gorgeous Latin elements. King's vocals are beautiful and perfectly match the ebb and flow in the musical structure of this soul music staple.
The single peaked at #10 in America. It proved to be a bigger hit when Aretha Franklin recorded her remake in 1971; spending 3 weeks at #1 on the US R&B chart and reaching at #2 Pop. A rare demo of Spector singing "Spanish Harlem" was included on 'Wall of Sound Retrospective' which was issued in 2008.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
The Caffe` Latte` Top 10 Tracks this week:
1 Love Never Felt So Good MICHAEL JACKSON & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 2wks 1 4
2 Dancing in the Rain {Cahill English Radio Edit} RUTH LORENZO 6 2
3 Undo {Peet Syntax & Alexi Divello Late Night Radio Edit} SANNA NIELSEN 7 2
4 Rise Like A Phoenix CONCHITA WURST 2 5
5 Dar Um Jelto (We Will Find A Way) SANTANA & WYCLEF ftg. AVICII & ALEXANDRE PIRES NEW
6 Running ANDRAS KALLAY- SAUNDERS 3 3
7 We Are One (Ole Ola) PITBULL ftg. JENNIFER LOPEZ & CLAUDIA LIETTE NEW
8 Not Alone ARAM MP3 4 3
9 Silent Storm CARL ESPEN 5 3
10 Geronimo SHEPPARD 8 6
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#1281 DANCING IN THE STREET Martha & The Vandellas
In 1964, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas dropped 1 of the iconic Motown classics: "Dancing in the Street". Written by Marvin Gaye, Ivy Jo Hunter and William "Mickey" Stevenson, the disc reached #2 in the USA and 4 in Britain.
#1282 THE BELLS OF FREEDOM BWO
BWO is the Swedish group Bodies Without Organs which featured Alexander Bard (ex- Army of Lovers). "The Bells of Freedom" was issued in 2008 and peaked at #15 in Sweden. The Europop song was co-written by Bard with co-producer Anders Hansson and lead singer Martin Rolinski.
#1283 HAPPENIN' ALL OVER AGAIN Lonnie Gordon
"Happenin' All Over Again" was a dance club hit in 1990 that emerged from the hit factory of Matt Aitken, Mike Stock and Pete Waterman.
#1284 RASPUTIN Boney M
A disco song dealing with the mad monk Rasputin of Russian history seems a bad idea on paper, but the German group Boney M reached #1 in parts of Europe and Australia with this single in 1978. It peaked at #2 in the UK. The hit was written by Frank Farian, Fred Jay and George Reyam.
#1285 SILLY LOVE SONGS Paul McCartney & Wings
Paul McCartney addresses his critics with "Silly Love Songs". The musicianship and harmonies lift this from the cheesy mess it could have become in lesser hands. It was a US #1 in 1976 written and produced by McCartney, from the group's 'Wings at the Speed of Sound' album.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1281 DANCING IN THE STREET Martha & The Vandellas
In 1964, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas dropped 1 of the iconic Motown classics: "Dancing in the Street". Written by Marvin Gaye, Ivy Jo Hunter and William "Mickey" Stevenson, the disc reached #2 in the USA and 4 in Britain.
#1282 THE BELLS OF FREEDOM BWO
BWO is the Swedish group Bodies Without Organs which featured Alexander Bard (ex- Army of Lovers). "The Bells of Freedom" was issued in 2008 and peaked at #15 in Sweden. The Europop song was co-written by Bard with co-producer Anders Hansson and lead singer Martin Rolinski.
#1283 HAPPENIN' ALL OVER AGAIN Lonnie Gordon
"Happenin' All Over Again" was a dance club hit in 1990 that emerged from the hit factory of Matt Aitken, Mike Stock and Pete Waterman.
#1284 RASPUTIN Boney M
A disco song dealing with the mad monk Rasputin of Russian history seems a bad idea on paper, but the German group Boney M reached #1 in parts of Europe and Australia with this single in 1978. It peaked at #2 in the UK. The hit was written by Frank Farian, Fred Jay and George Reyam.
#1285 SILLY LOVE SONGS Paul McCartney & Wings
Paul McCartney addresses his critics with "Silly Love Songs". The musicianship and harmonies lift this from the cheesy mess it could have become in lesser hands. It was a US #1 in 1976 written and produced by McCartney, from the group's 'Wings at the Speed of Sound' album.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#284 THERE MUST BE AN ANGEL (PLAYING WITH MY HEART) The Eurythmics
The Eurythmics ascended the charts in 1985 with "There Must Be An Angel". Both members of the duo wrote the hit song which first appeared on their 'Be Yourself Tonight' album. The song was cut in Los Angeles. Dave Stewart also handled production. Along with adding her angelic lead vocal to the track, Annie Lennox performed keyboards. Michael Kamen contributed strings and Stevie Wonder delivered a heavenly harmonica solo. As Lennox is a big fan of the latter, the song is in fact dedicated to him.
Selected as the 2nd single from the LP, "... Angel" reached #1 in the UK, Poland, Norway and Ireland. The disc also peaked in the Top 10 in Australia, Europe, Japan, South Africa and New Zealand. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song climbed to #22.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#284 THERE MUST BE AN ANGEL (PLAYING WITH MY HEART) The Eurythmics
The Eurythmics ascended the charts in 1985 with "There Must Be An Angel". Both members of the duo wrote the hit song which first appeared on their 'Be Yourself Tonight' album. The song was cut in Los Angeles. Dave Stewart also handled production. Along with adding her angelic lead vocal to the track, Annie Lennox performed keyboards. Michael Kamen contributed strings and Stevie Wonder delivered a heavenly harmonica solo. As Lennox is a big fan of the latter, the song is in fact dedicated to him.
Selected as the 2nd single from the LP, "... Angel" reached #1 in the UK, Poland, Norway and Ireland. The disc also peaked in the Top 10 in Australia, Europe, Japan, South Africa and New Zealand. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song climbed to #22.
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 instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Friday, May 23, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1276 ONE IN A MILLION Bosson
Swedish pop star Bosson wrote this 2000 hit from the film 'Miss Congeniality' which earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
#1277 USED TA BE MY GIRL The O'Jays
Another great R&B song from the Gamble & Huff songwriting / production team at Philadelphia International Records, released by vocal group The O'Jays in 1978.
#1278 THE SUMMER KNOWS Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand recorded her version of the main theme from the film 'The Summer of '42' for her 1971 album 'Barbra Joan Streisand'. Michel Legrand composed the music to which lyrics from Alan & Marilyn Bergman were added.
#1279 NON, JE NE REGRETTE RIEN Edith Piaf
France's most celebrated vocalist scored a signature song in 1960 (3 years before her death) with "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien"; a song written by Charles Dumont and Michel Vaucaire.
#1280 SHOUT TO THE TOP The Style Council
"Shout to the Top" was another astutely crafted track from The Style Council's 1985 hit album 'Our Favourite Shop". Lead singer Paul Weller wrote the hit single.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1276 ONE IN A MILLION Bosson
Swedish pop star Bosson wrote this 2000 hit from the film 'Miss Congeniality' which earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
#1277 USED TA BE MY GIRL The O'Jays
Another great R&B song from the Gamble & Huff songwriting / production team at Philadelphia International Records, released by vocal group The O'Jays in 1978.
#1278 THE SUMMER KNOWS Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand recorded her version of the main theme from the film 'The Summer of '42' for her 1971 album 'Barbra Joan Streisand'. Michel Legrand composed the music to which lyrics from Alan & Marilyn Bergman were added.
#1279 NON, JE NE REGRETTE RIEN Edith Piaf
France's most celebrated vocalist scored a signature song in 1960 (3 years before her death) with "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien"; a song written by Charles Dumont and Michel Vaucaire.
#1280 SHOUT TO THE TOP The Style Council
"Shout to the Top" was another astutely crafted track from The Style Council's 1985 hit album 'Our Favourite Shop". Lead singer Paul Weller wrote the hit single.
The list is a ranking 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.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
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