THE LOST SINGLES: SHOULD-A BEEN HITS.
I'M ON MY WAY.
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THE LOST SINGLES

SHOULD-A BEEN HITS

I’M ON MY WAY

The Proclaimers

1989

"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" was a massive international hit in 1988. The single was lifted off the duo's 'Sunshine On Leith' album. That LP also contained the infectious "I'm On My Way". Also written by the twin brothers, it only managed to score major chart success in Australia and New Zealand where the single peaked at #3 and 5 resoectively.

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

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TOP 10 ALBUMS- OCTOBER 2019

 

1 VELVET: SIDE A

Adam Lambert      3 2

2 TBNH The Brand New Heavies      1 2

3 MY NAME IS MICHAEL HOLBROOK Mika      NEW

4 HELLO FROM LAS VEGAS Lionel Richie      2 3

5 JUDY Renèe Zellweger [Soundtrack]      NEW     

6 HILDA Jessica Mauboy      NEW

7 LIVE (Remastered) Marvin Gaye      NEW

8 DREAMLAND [E.P.] Pet Shop Boys      NEW

9 HEY, I’M JUST LIKE YOU Tegan & Sara      NEW

10 SWEET INSOMNIA Gallant      NEW

THE TIME CAPSULE;
SO YOU WIN AGAIN.
More retro tomorrow.

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SO YOU WIN AGAIN

Hot Chocolate

1977 UK #1; US #31

Trivia: Hot Chocolate's hit "So You Win Again" was penned by Russ Ballard and produced by Mickie Most. The latter had previously helmed pop classics such as: "I'm Into Something Good" (Herman's Hermits), "Sunshine Superman" (Donovan); "To Sir With Love" (Lulu) and "House Of the Rising Sun" (The Animals).

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from before the year 2000.

                                                                                                                                   

THE 200 BEST SONGS OF THE YEAR 1979 A.D. 
Check out the songs covered so far on Spotify's Caffe´Latte´ playlist of the 200 Greatest Tracks of 1979.
This post- #1 concludes the countdown.

Caffé Latte´presents THE TOP 200 SINGLES OF 1979
	10	COMFORTABLY NUMB Pink Floyd
	9	VOULEZ-VOUS Abba
	8	GOOD TIMES Chic
	7	TUSK Fleetwood Mac
	6	HOT STUFF Donna Summer
	5	OFF THE WALL Michael Jackson
	4	THE BOSS Diana Ross
	3	OUR LOVE Donna Summer
	2	GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! (A MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT) Abba
	1	NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer Two of pop music's biggest female singers delivered this disco classic, bridging adult contemporary with dance. The single reached #1 in America.

A new countdown begins on the weekend. 

THE TIME CAPSULE;
STRANGE BREW.
More retro tomorrow.

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STRANGE BREW

Cream

1967 UK #17

Trivia: British supergroup Cream consisted of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce. 'Slow Hand' co-wrote the blues / rock classic which was included on the acclaimed 'Disraeli Gears' album.

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from before the year 2000.

                                                                                                                                   

THE 200 BEST SONGS OF THE YEAR 1979 A.D. 
Check out the songs covered so far on Spotify's Caffe´Latte´ playlist of the 200 Greatest Tracks of 1979.
This post- #2 Continues tomorrow...

Caffé Latte´presents THE TOP 200 SINGLES OF 1979
	2	GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! (A MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT) Abba This ABBA clasic was issued in between the albums 'Voulez-Vous' and 'Super Trouper'. Madonna sampled the hit on her 2005 worldwide smash "Hung Up".

THE TIME CAPSULE;
ROBERT DE NIRO'S WAITING.
More retro tomorrow.

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ROBERT DE NIRO’S WAITING

Bananarama

1984 UK #3

Trivia: British girl group Bananarama's members were fans of actors Al Pacino an Robert De Niro. The latter's name suited the song better and it was developed into a hit song. In 1984, the revered actor appeared in the films 'Once Upon A Time In America' and 'Falling In Love'. He was filming 'Brazil' at the time Bananarama recorded the song.

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from before the year 2000.

                                                                                                                                   

THE 200 BEST SONGS OF THE YEAR 1979 A.D. 
Check out the songs covered so far on Spotify's Caffe´Latte´ playlist of the 200 Greatest Tracks of 1979.
This post- #3. Continues tomorrow...

Caffé Latte´presents THE TOP 200 SINGLES OF 1979
	3	OUR LOVE Donna Summer Sounding  thrilling and futuristic, "Our Love" serves as a fitting sequel to the revolutionary "I Feel Love". The track was included on Donna Summer's 'Bad Girls' album. Co-producer Giorgio Moroder created the music for Summer's lyrics.