THE TIME CAPSULE: CARS.
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CARS

Gary Numan

1979 UK #1; US #9

Trivia: "Cars" by Gary Numan fused synth-pop with a new wave attitude. It was an international smash, also topping the Canadian chart.

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

                                                                                                                                   

THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD-A BEEN HITS.
COME RAIN COME SHINE.
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COME RAIN COME SHINE

Jenn Cuneta

2005

Filipino singer Jenn Cuneta's single "Come Rain Come Shine" sampled the Wings #1 hit "Silly Love Songs".

This regular segment looks back on recordings that deserved to become popular singles but failed to attract attention and sales. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to finally discover these releases.

THE TIME CAPSULE: YOU CAME.
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YOU CAME

Kim Wilde

1988 UK #3

Trivia: Kim Wilde co-wrote "You Came" with her brother Ricki. The latter also co-produced the hit single.

 

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

                                                                                                                                   

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THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD-A BEEN HITS.
BORN TO FIGHT.
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BORN TO FIGHT

Tracy Chapman

1989

A year after the breakthrough success of her self-titled debut album, Tracy Chapman released 'Crossroads'. The LP featured the single "Born To Fight".

This regular segment looks back on recordings that deserved to become popular singles but failed to attract attention and sales. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to finally discover these releases.

THE TIME CAPSULE: SISTER GOLDEN HAIR.
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SISTER GOLDEN HAIR

America

1975 US #1

Trivia: "Sister Golden Hair" was produced by George Martin, producer of most of The Beatles' recorded output.

 

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

                                                                                                                                   

THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD-A BEEN HITS.
BUTTERFLY GIRL.
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BUTTERFLY GIRL

Duran Duran

2015

'Paper Gods' was the 14th studio album issued by Duran Duran. "Butterfly Girl" was one of its tracks and surprisingly was not picked for single release.

 

This regular segment looks back on recordings that deserved to become popular singles but failed to attract attention and sales. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to finally discover these releases.

THE TIME CAPSULE: ALL THIS LOVE.
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ALL THIS LOVE

DeBarge

1982 US #17

Trivia: Family act DeBarge released "All This Love" on Motown-affiliated label Gordy.

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

                                                                                                                                   

THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD-A BEEN HITS.
YOU BRING THE SUMMER.
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YOU BRING THE SUMMER

The Monkees

2016

'Good Times', The Monkees’ first album since 1996 found the members re-uniting without the recently deceased Davy Jones. “You Bring The Summer” was a single penned by XTC lead singer Andy Partridge and lifted off the album.

This regular segment looks back on recordings that deserved to become popular singles but failed to attract attention and sales. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to finally discover these releases.

THE TIME CAPSULE: I SAW THE LIGHT.
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I SAW THE LIGHT

Todd Rundgren

1972 UK #36; US #16

Trivia: After scoring success as a soloist, Todd Rundgren went on to produce Meat Loaf's classic album 'Bat Out Of Hell'.

 

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD_A BEEN HITS.
COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER.
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COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER

Fleetwood Mac

1974

Fleetwood Mac evolved closer to its more mainstream – American influenced sound with “Come A Little Bit Closer” from its album ‘Heroes Are Hard To Find’. The track was penned by one of the group’s main songwriters, Christine Mc Vie. This LP was issued prior to the departure of Bob Welch and the arrival of new recruits Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.

This regular segment looks back on recordings that deserved to become popular singles but failed to attract attention and sales. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to finally discover these releases.

THE TIME CAPSULE: BLACK VELVET.
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BLACK VELVET

Alannah Myles

1989 UK #2; US #1

Trivia: Canadian artist Alannah Myles is a one-hit wonder best remembered for the sassy hit single "Black Velvet".

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD-A BEEN HITS! 
SCARED OF HEIGHTS - Morten Harket
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SCARED OF HEIGHTS

Morten Harket

2012

The lead singer of Norwegian group A-Ha, Morten Harket reached #1 in his homeland with this incredible single entitled "Scared Of Heights", taken from his 'Out Of My Hands' solo album.

This regular segment looks back on recordings that deserved to become popular singles but failed to attract attention and sales. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to finally discover these releases.