1971: THE GREATEST SONGS. Today: #3. More: tomorrow.
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1971
THE GREATEST SONGS
MCMLXXI
3
THEME FROM SHAFT
Isaac Hayes
The defining moment for blaxploitation films, “Theme From Shaft” changed history. Isaac Hayes was the first black recipient of an Academy Award presented in any non-acting category. The film ‘Shaft’ gave the world its first black hero. Its title song proved to be a precursor of disco.
THE TIME CAPSULE: RUSSIANS. More retro tomorrow.
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RUSSIANS
Sting
1985
U.K. - 12; U.S.A. - #16
Trivia:
"Russians" was a track on Sting's debut solo album 'The Dream Of The Blue Turtles'. It was released as a single during the Cold War, referring to US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in its lyrics.
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TOP 10 ALBUMS- MARCH 2021
1
TOMORROW NEVER CAME
Isak Danielson NEW
2 JEWEL BOX Elton John 1 4
3 DISCO Kylie Minogue 2 5
4 AFTER HOURS The Weeknd 6 3
5 RUMOURS Fleetwood Mac 3 3
6 CURTAIN CALL Eminem 4 3
7 THE RARITIES Mariah Carey 7 3
8 WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS Steps 5 5
9 LOVE GOES Sam Smith 8 5
10 THE MAKARRATA PROJECT Midnight Oil 9 4
THE TIME CAPSULE: DANCING IN THE STREET. More retro tomorrow.
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DANCING IN THE STREET
Martha & The Vandellas
1964
U.K. - #28; U.S.A. - #2
Trivia:
Regarded as one of Motown's best hits, Martha & The Vandellas' version of "Dancing In The Street" was co-written by labelmate Marvin Gaye.
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1971: THE GREATEST SONGS. Today: #4. More: in 2 days.
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1971
THE GREATEST SONGS
MCMLXXI
4
TINY DANCER
Elton John
One of the juggernauts in Elton John’s catalogue, “Tiny Dancer” was popular as a track on the ‘Madman Across The Water’ album. Its use in the 2000 film ‘Almost Famous’ introduced the song to a new audience and it has grown into one of his staples.
THE TIME CAPSULE: HEART OF GOLD. More retro tomorrow.
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HEART OF GOLD
Neil Young
1972
U.K. - #10; U.S.A. - #1
Trivia:
Canadian singer/ songwriter Neil Young penned "Heart Of Gold", his biggest chart hit. The single features Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor on backup vocals.
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1971: THE GREATEST SONGS. Today: #5. More: tomorrow.
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1971
THE GREATEST SONGS
MCMLXXI
5
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE
The Jackson 5
This hit marked a shift for the Jackson quintet. They had reached #1 with boppy pop songs. This was a slower track, requiring maturity from the young Michael Jackson. He delivered and the Jackson 5 scored another smash hit, peaking at #2 Pop and #1 R&B in America.
THE TIME CAPSULE: SAME OLD SCENE. More retro tomorrow.
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THE SAME OLD SCENE
Roxy Music
1980
U.K. - #12
Trivia:
On parent album 'Flesh And Blood', the track was entitled "Same Old Scene". It was re-named "The Same Old Scene" when issued as a single. The song was featured in the 1980 film 'Times Square'.
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1971: THE GREATEST SONGS. Today: #6. More: tomorrow.
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1971
THE GREATEST SONGS
MCMLXXI
As opposition to the war in Vietnam was mounting, Russia launched the first space station. Jim Morrison of The Doors was found dead in Paris. Idi Amin took control of Uganda. New technologies include: internet chat rooms, emails, pocket calculators and the microprocessor.
Here are 100 examples of the music that was the soundtrack for the year 1971:
6
JUST MY IMAGINATION
(RUNNING AWAY WITH ME)
The Temptations
The Temptations evolved as we progressed out of the 1960s and into the 1970s. “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. The former also produced the track. Eddie Kendricks delivers one of Motown’s sweetest lead vocals. The lyrics create an idyllic scenario until it is revealed that it is all imaginary.
