BEFORE THE HIT VERSION
(Halloween Edition) SPOOKY. Check back here for the next update.

BEFORE IT WAS A

HIT SONG…

These songs are well known but you may not know about the earlier attempts to score a hit record with prior versions of the same song.

Spooky

"Spooky" has been covered by a wide range of artists. Dusty Springfield delivered the coolest interpretation. Hers was issued in 1970. 

Nine years later, The Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) released a new remake. It peaked at #17 in America. 

The original hit version was recorded by Classics IV, an American band that released "Spooky" in 1967. While ARS' version is arguably the best known, the Classics IV interpretation remains the most successful, climbing to #3 in the U.S.A.

Each new song will be added to the spotify playlist named: ‘Before It Was A Hit Song’.  You can check out the previous earlier / original versions of the hit songs you know and love.

The playlist and other Caffe` Latte` selections can be found at:

https://open.spotify.com/user/alanrosscaffelatte

spotify:user:alanrosscaffelatte

THE TIME CAPSULE: (Halloween Edition) MONSTER MASH.
This retro segment is updated each weekday and twice on Mondays & Fridays. 

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MONSTER MASH

Bobby “Boris” Pickett

 & The Crypt-Kickers

1962 UK #3; US #1

Trivia: To celebrate Halloween this year, we remember Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash". The one-hit wonder's single first charted in America in 1962. It climbed to #3 in 1973. That year, the single returned to the US Top 10 too.

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.

                                                                                                                                   

EUROVISION UPDATE: The Slogan for 2019.

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST UPDATE…

Next year’s slogan has been revealed. It is: dare to dream.

Eurovision 2019 will be held In Tel Aviv, Israel at the Expo Tel Aviv International Convention Center.

SEMI FINAL 1:   TUESDAY MAY 14

SEMI FINAL 2:   THURSDAY MAY 16

GRAND FINAL: SATURDAY MAY 18

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THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD-A BEEN HITS.
NO APHRODISIAC.
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THE LOST SINGLES

SHOULD-A BEEN HITS

NO APHRODISIAC

The Whitlams

1997

Australian group The Whitlams was named after (Edward) Gough Whitlam, who was Prime Minister of the country from 1972 before his controversial dismissal in 1975. "No Aphrodisiac" is an indie piano-led ballad that was included on the group's 'Eternal Nightcap' album. Despite never cracking the Top 40, the single is cherished by fans of Australian music and deserves international awareness.

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'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT.
This retro segment is updated each weekday and twice on Mondays & Fridays. 

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I’M YOUR BABY TONIGHT

Whitney Houston

1990 UK #5; US #1

Trivia: The lead single and title track from Whitney Houston's 3rd studio album 'I'm Your Baby Tonight' was written and produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface.

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.

                                                                                                                                   

CAFFE` LATTE`

TOP 10 ALBUMS – OCT. 2018

1  IDENTIFICATION

Benjamin Ingrosso

NEW

 

2 RAISE VIBRATION Lenny Kravitz      4 2

3 DANCING QUEEN Cher      1 2

4 A STAR IS BORN Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga      NEW
5 IT'S ABOUT TIME Nile Rodgers & Chic      3 2

6 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Queen      NEW

7 TRENCH Twenty One Pilots      NEW

8 UNDER MY SKIN Gabrielle      NEW

9 RUBY Macy Gray      6 2

10 BLOOM Troye Sivan      5 2

THE TIME CAPSULE: I'M STONE IN LOVE WITH YOU.
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I’M STONE IN LOVE WITH YOU

The Stylistics

1972 UK #9; US #10

Trivia: The Stylistics released a string of gorgeous Philly soul gems in the early 1970s. Singles like "I'm Stone In Love With You" allowed lead singer Russel Thomkins Jr. to shine. The track was lifted off the vocal group's 2nd studio album 'Round 2'.

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 TIME CAPSULE: YOU'RE THE BEST THING.
This retro segment is updated each weekday and twice on Mondays & Fridays. 

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YOU’RE THE BEST THING

The Style Council

1984 UK #5

Trivia: After fronting The Jam, Paul Weller formed The Style Council with Mick Talbot. "You're The Best Thing", written and co-produced by the former, was included on the new group's debut album 'Café Bleu'. The track was issued as part of a double A-sided single with "Big Boss Groove" in Britain and Australia.

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.