100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. This post: DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH. Continues tomorrow.
Caffè Lattè pays tribute to 100 songs that innovated, changed the rules, defied convention and had a significant impact on the evolution of pop and rock music, presented in chronological order…
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100 SONGS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
1979
💥64 Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson wowed the public
from an early age, guiding the Jackson 5 through a series of #1 singles: “I
Want You Back”, “The Love You Save”, “A.B.C.” and “I’ll Be There”. Feeling
restricted at Motown, the siblings decided to switch labels to CBS. Greater
freedom saw the brothers flex their creative muscle. In 1979, Michael stepped
up in a way he hadn’t before. Although he had enjoyed solo success during the decade,
Michael was now poised for his place among the legends. He had met Quincy Jones
while filming “The Wiz”. Q suggested he produce the singer’s next album ‘Off
The Wall’. This was a brilliant match. Together, they created a showcase for
the mature Michael Jackson as he entered the next phase in his career. He
became the coolest African-American on the planet and the music reflected this.
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” was the lead single for the album. Disco was going
out of favour, but the track fused elements of that genre with funk, pop and soul in a new and confident approach.
The recording featured the “ooohs” and hiccups that would soon become his
trademark. His afro and stylish dance moves were at the forefront of his innovative
music video. With the promo clip, Jackson was positioning himself at the front with
a medium that would become an essential marketing tool in the next decade. MTV would soon
influence the charts. Jackson would exploit the use of music videos, making his
new releases such as “Bad”, “Thriller” and “Black Or White” into global events.
Even more significantly, with “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” Jackson laid the
foundation for the phenomenal success of follow-up album ‘Thriller’. With Q as
producer, this LP became the planet’s best- seller, thanks to hits such as “Billie
Jean”, “Beat It” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”.Jackson's domination started with this 1979 single.
1979- Good Times
1978- Wuthering Heights
1977- Stayin’ Alive
Heroes
I Feel Love
1976- Dancing Queen
Anarchy In The U.K.
Blitzkrieg Bop
1975- Gloria
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love To Love You Baby
Autobahn
No Woman, No Cry Live
1973- Personality Crisis
Living For the City
Time
Soul Makossa
1972- I Am Woman
1971- American Pie
Imagine
Theme From ‘Shaft’
What’s Going On
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
1969- Whole Lotta Love
1968- Helter Skelter
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Folsom Prison Blues Live
1967- Sunshine Of Your Love
A Day In The Life
Respect
Light My Fire
Venus In Furs
Strawberry Fields Forever
1966- Good Vibrations
Tomorrow Never Knows
Eight Miles High
1965- The Sounds Of Silence
My Generation
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)
1964- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
You Really Got Me
The House Of The Rising Sun
Where Did Our Love Go
1963- I Want To Hold Your Hand
Blowin’ In The Wind
Be My Baby
1962- Misirlou
1961- Crazy
1960- The Twist
Cathy’s Clown
1959- There Goes My Baby
What’d I Say
(Parts 1 & 2)
1957- Great Balls Of Fire
Jailhouse Rock
You Send Me
That’ll Be The Day
1955- Tutti Frutti
Maybellene
1955- Rock Around The Clock
1954- That’s All Right Mama
1951- Rocket 88
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