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Caffè Lattè presents…
1980
THE 200 GREATEST SONGS
In 1980, TV audiences tuned in for the answer to the
question who shot J.R. on “Dallas”; Moscow hosted the Summer Olympic Games
which were boycotted by many nations; war broke out between Iran and Iraq;
Ronald Reagan was elected President of the United States and the world mourned
after John Lennon was assassinated outside his Dakota apartment in New York
City.
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ONE DAY I’LL FLY AWAY
Randy Crawford
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The American jazz vocalist released the ‘Now We May Begin’
album in 1980. That LP contained this gorgeous ballad that reached #2 in
Britain and reached #1 in some European countries.
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PROMISES
Barbra Streisand
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Written by Barry and Robin Gibb, this was the most upbeat
track on ‘Guilty’.
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WITH YOU I’M BORN AGAIN
Billy Preston & Syreeta
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This Motown duet featured two performers on its roster: Billy
Preston and Syreeta Wright. The ballad was used in the film ‘Fast Break’. Billboard
listed it at #2 AC and #4 Pop respectively. In the UK, “With You I’m Born
Again” peaked at #2. It also charted well in Canada, Europe and Australia.
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GIVE ME THE NIGHT
George Benson
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This jazz/pop crossover song was penned by Rod Temperton (who
had previously written the Michael Jackson hits “Rock With You” and “Off The
Wall”). Quincy Jones produced the track. The single topped the US Soul Chart,
and also reached #2 Disco and #4 Pop. It was a Top 10 hit in Britain, Europe,
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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MILKSHAKE
Village People
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One of the fun tracks contributed by the disco group for the ‘Can’t
Stop The Music’ movie soundtrack.
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NEVER GIVE UP
Barbra Streisand
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Barry Gibb co-write this defiant song from the ‘Guilty’ album with
Albhy Galuten. The two also co-produced it with Karl Richardson.
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KISS ON MY LIST
Hall & Oates
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The American pop duo issued the ‘Voices’ album in 1980. This
single was lifted from it as a single in the following year. In America, “Kiss
On My List” became the second #1 for Daryl Hall & John Oates (following “Rich
Girl” in 1977), enjoying a 3-week stay at the chart summit. Elsewhere, the
disc reached #7 in Canada, #13 in Australia and #33 in the UK.
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MAGIC
Olivia Newton-John
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Written and produced by Australian John Farrar, this hit served
as the lead single from the film ‘Xanadu’ which starred fellow (British
born-) Australian Olivia Newton-John. It topped Billboard’s Pop Hot 100 and Adult
Contemporary charts. The single did the same in Canada. It was a Top 10 hit
in Australia and New Zealand. In Britain, the single only climbed up to #32.
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CAN YOU FEEL IT
The Jacksons
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Since quitting Motown, the Jackson brothers had started
flexing their creative muscle. This hit raised the group to a new level.
Michael Jackson wrote this song with brother Jackie. The single peaked at #6
in Britain and also made the Top 10 in Australia, various European countries
and South Africa.
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YOU MAKE MY DREAMS
Hall & Oates
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Hall and Oates were poised for greater chart success after the
release of the ‘Voices’ album and this single.
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