Saturday, August 26, 2017

PERFECT POP TOP 200. This post: #50-41. Continues: tomorrow.

Caffe` Latte` presents…
THE 200 MOST ESSENTIAL
PERFECT
POP
SONGS
Sometimes it’s a hook, a gimmick or an irresistible sound. Whatever that special ingredient is, it elevates a track to pop perfection.
Here are 200 unforgettable examples of songs with that wow! factor…
50
MY GIRL
The Temptations
(1964) #1
This remains the Motown vocal group's signature song. The lyrics are kept simple but deliver a positive message of devotion. It topped the US Pop and R&B charts.
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49
WALK THIS WAY
Run D.M.C. 
featuring Steven Tyler & Joe Perry
(1986) #1
Producer Rick Rubin's astute idea to get a rap group to cover a rock staple by Aerosmith was inspired. Members of the latter appear on this classic cut. It delivered rap its 1st Top 10 hit. In New Zealand, the disc reached #1.
Run-DMC Walk This Way.jpg
48
YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE
The Supremes 
(1966) #1
Holland - Dozier- Holland kept the hits rolling out at Motown, with the main beneficiaries being Diana Ross & The Supremes. This catchy track made #1 on America's Pop and R&B charts and went Top 10 in Britain, Canada and Australia.
Supremes You cant hurry love.png
47
SUMMER NIGHTS
Olivia Newton-John & 
John Travolta
(1978) #1
'Grease' was a box office triumph and its soundtrack spawned many #1 singles. This duet by the 2 lead actors has remained popular over the years. It reached #1 in Britain and peaked in the Top 10 in America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Olivia-Newton-John-Summer Nights 5 (2).jpg
46
DANCING IN THE STREET
Martha & the Vandellas
(1964)
This Motown smash quelled the tense atmosphere as the civil rights struggle continued during the 1960s. The girl group peaked at #2 in America and #4 in the UK.
Martha-vandellas-dancing-street.jpg
45
LE FREAK
Chic
(1978) #1
Funkmasters Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards crafted a timeless dance classic for their Chic project that became Atlantic's best selling disc to date. This was a chart topper in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Chicfreak.jpg
44
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
Louis Armstrong
(1967) #1
Satchmo originally released this evergreen in 1967. Back then, it reached #1 in Britain and made the Top 10 in Europe. It was re-issued in 1988 after its inclusion in the hit film 'Good Morning, Vietnam'. Second time around, the sweet ballad topped the Australian chart and was a major hit in Europe all over again. 
Louis Armstrong What a Wonderful World.jpg
43
WANNABE
Spice Girls
(1996) #1
Announcing the arrival of grrl power, the Spice Girls dominated charts around the globe as this took over at #1 in Britain, America, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Israel.
 Wannabe.jpg
42
UPTOWN FUNK
Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
(2014) #1
If this song sounded instantly familiar, it may be because of its many references to prior funk tracks such as "Oops! Upside Your Head". Mark Ronson recruited Bruno Mars to perform lead vocals on this modern-day floor filler. Submission was instantaneous as the track flew to #1 in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, Colombia, New Zealand, Israel and South Africa.
 Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) (Official Single Cover).png
41
FLASHDANCE...
WHAT A FEELING
Irene Cara
(1983) #1
'Flashdance' was a hit film with a soundtrack that contains 2 global #1 singles; "Maniac" and this Oscar winning title song. Co-written and produced by Giorgio Moroder, the track raced to the top in America, European countries, Australia and Japan.
Flashdance.soundtrack.jpg
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