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#1341 LATELY Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder included the beautiful ballad "Lately" on his 1980 album 'Hotter Than July'. He wrote and produced the song which, the following year, peaked at #3 in the UK.
#1342 KENTUCKY RAIN James Reyne
Australian soloist James Reyne recorded an album of Elvis Presley covers in 2010 entitled 'TCB'. His version of the Eddie Rabbitt and Dick Heard hit song is a well-executed interpretation.
#1343 WHODUNIT Tavares
Disco hit "Whodunit" was written by Freddie Perren and Keni St Lewis for the group Tavares. The song reached #1 on the US R&B chart in 1977.
#1344 SOMEDAY Alcazar
Alcazar's 2nd album 'Alcazarized' featured the anthemic track "Someday". Co-written by Orup (Hans Thomas Eriksson), Stefan Olsson and Johan Kinde, the cut was issued as a single in 2003.
#1345 WET Barbra Streisand
The title track from Barbra Streisand's 1979 album 'Wet' was co- written by the singer with David Wolfert and Sue Sheridan.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I
cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks.
Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have
universal appeal.
They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal
choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
Thursday, June 5, 2014
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#272 TAXI MARY Jo Jo Zep
Australian music veteran Joe Camilleri was born in Malta and migrated to his new homeland at a young age. He has been a part of the country's musical landscape for 5 decades. During the 1970s, he fronted the band Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons. They scored a string of domestic chart hits which included "Hit and Run", "Shape I'm In" and "All I Wanna Do".
In 1982, the group shortened its name to Jo Jo Zep which essentially was a revamped outfit with Camilleri as the pivotal member. That same year saw the release of the single "Taxi Mary". The song was written by Camilleri with the group's guitarists Jeff Burstin and Tony Faehse. Peter Solley produced the track . It was recorded in Melbourne, Australia in mid- 1982. Jane Clifton contributed guest vocals on "Taxi Mary". She is best remembered for her portrayal of Margo Gaffney in the Australian TV drama "Prisoner". The track was included on the Jo Jo Zep album 'Cha'.
The group split in 1983 and Camilleri formed The Black Sorrows the following year. This new band enjoyed hits such as "Harley and Rose", "Chained to the Wheel' and "Hold on to Me". The Black Sorrows disbanded in 1993 and Camilleri continued as a soloist. He still records to this day.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#272 TAXI MARY Jo Jo Zep
Australian music veteran Joe Camilleri was born in Malta and migrated to his new homeland at a young age. He has been a part of the country's musical landscape for 5 decades. During the 1970s, he fronted the band Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons. They scored a string of domestic chart hits which included "Hit and Run", "Shape I'm In" and "All I Wanna Do".
In 1982, the group shortened its name to Jo Jo Zep which essentially was a revamped outfit with Camilleri as the pivotal member. That same year saw the release of the single "Taxi Mary". The song was written by Camilleri with the group's guitarists Jeff Burstin and Tony Faehse. Peter Solley produced the track . It was recorded in Melbourne, Australia in mid- 1982. Jane Clifton contributed guest vocals on "Taxi Mary". She is best remembered for her portrayal of Margo Gaffney in the Australian TV drama "Prisoner". The track was included on the Jo Jo Zep album 'Cha'.
The group split in 1983 and Camilleri formed The Black Sorrows the following year. This new band enjoyed hits such as "Harley and Rose", "Chained to the Wheel' and "Hold on to Me". The Black Sorrows disbanded in 1993 and Camilleri continued as a soloist. He still records to this day.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1336 ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK Murray Head
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson collaborated with Tim Rice to create the musical "Chess" which featured the 1984 global hit "One Night In Bangkok".
#1337 (I WOULD) DIE FOR YOU Antique
The duo Antique represented Greece in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest. Their song "Die For You" featured words by Antonis Pappas and music from Nikos Terzis and finished 3rd.
#1338 OVER MY HEAD Fleetwood Mac
Group member Christine McVie contributed "Over My Head" for Fleetwood Mac's 1975 eponymous album which catapulted the 8 year-old band into million-selling territory.
#1339 CHERISH Kool and the Gang
James "J. T." Taylor started the ball rolling on the pretty ballad "Cherish", which later featured input from the rest of his group Kool & The Gang. The song peaked at #2 in the USA in 1985.
#1340(SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY KC
and The Sunshine Band
Disco act KC & The Sunshine Band scored its 3rd US #1 with "Shake Your Booty" in 1976. Group members Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch wrote and produced the song.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1336 ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK Murray Head
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson collaborated with Tim Rice to create the musical "Chess" which featured the 1984 global hit "One Night In Bangkok".
#1337 (I WOULD) DIE FOR YOU Antique
The duo Antique represented Greece in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest. Their song "Die For You" featured words by Antonis Pappas and music from Nikos Terzis and finished 3rd.
#1338 OVER MY HEAD Fleetwood Mac
Group member Christine McVie contributed "Over My Head" for Fleetwood Mac's 1975 eponymous album which catapulted the 8 year-old band into million-selling territory.
#1339 CHERISH Kool and the Gang
James "J. T." Taylor started the ball rolling on the pretty ballad "Cherish", which later featured input from the rest of his group Kool & The Gang. The song peaked at #2 in the USA in 1985.
#1340(SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE) SHAKE YOUR BOOTY KC
and The Sunshine Band
Disco act KC & The Sunshine Band scored its 3rd US #1 with "Shake Your Booty" in 1976. Group members Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch wrote and produced the song.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
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#273 I'LL BE THERE Jackson 5
"I'll Be There" was a major hit for The Jackson 5 in 1970. The ballad began as a song penned by Bob West. He submitted it to Hal Davis who worked at Motown. The song was re-written by the latter and Willie Hutch. Gordy contributed some lyrics before "I'll Be There" was presented to the Jackson siblings to record.
Davis produced the session and West arranged. Lead vocals were handled by both Michael and Jermaine Jackson. Despite his young age, the former sings with authority as if experienced well beyond his years.
The track was included on the Jackson 5's 2nd LP release that year, 'Third Album'. Its selection for release as a single was a brave move from the label. The Jackson 5 had enjoyed 3 consecutive #1s in America. That impressive trio consisted of upbeat songs. "I'll Be There" was a slow ballad. The gamble paid off; the single became the group's longest running #1- reigning atop the Hot 100 for 5 weeks. In the UK, the disc peaked at #4.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#273 I'LL BE THERE Jackson 5
"I'll Be There" was a major hit for The Jackson 5 in 1970. The ballad began as a song penned by Bob West. He submitted it to Hal Davis who worked at Motown. The song was re-written by the latter and Willie Hutch. Gordy contributed some lyrics before "I'll Be There" was presented to the Jackson siblings to record.
Davis produced the session and West arranged. Lead vocals were handled by both Michael and Jermaine Jackson. Despite his young age, the former sings with authority as if experienced well beyond his years.
The track was included on the Jackson 5's 2nd LP release that year, 'Third Album'. Its selection for release as a single was a brave move from the label. The Jackson 5 had enjoyed 3 consecutive #1s in America. That impressive trio consisted of upbeat songs. "I'll Be There" was a slow ballad. The gamble paid off; the single became the group's longest running #1- reigning atop the Hot 100 for 5 weeks. In the UK, the disc peaked at #4.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1331 STAY Oingo Boingo
L.A. band Oingo Boingo dropped the alternative crossover hit "Stay" in 1985, a hit from their 'Dead Man's Party' album. Written by lead singer Danny Elfman, who has since moved on to film scores, particularly Tim Burton movies.
#1332 TOO MANY FISH IN THE SEA The Marvelettes
This Motown girl group anthem was created by 2 of Motown's best songwriters: Eddie Holland Jr and Norman Whitfield. The Marvelettes charted with this hit in 1964.
#1333 NINE TO FIVE (MORNING TRAIN) Sheena Easton
Scottish singer Sheena Easton's "Nine To Five" was re-titled "Morning Train (Nine To Five)" to avoid confusion with Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" which also reached #1 in the USA in 1981. Florrie Palmer wrote Easton's song.
#1334 I COUNT THE TEARS The Drifters
With Ben E. King out front, The Drifters scored a Pop & R&B hit in 1960 with "I Count The Tears", written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. Leiber & Stoller produced.
#1335 BETTE DAVIS EYES Kim Carnes
The original version of "Bette Davis Eyes" was recorded in 1975 by 1 of its co-writers, Jackie DeShannon. Donna Weiss was the other. Producer Val Garay transformed the song for Kim Carnes' version in 1981. Referring to the legendary actress, the remake reached #1.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1331 STAY Oingo Boingo
L.A. band Oingo Boingo dropped the alternative crossover hit "Stay" in 1985, a hit from their 'Dead Man's Party' album. Written by lead singer Danny Elfman, who has since moved on to film scores, particularly Tim Burton movies.
#1332 TOO MANY FISH IN THE SEA The Marvelettes
This Motown girl group anthem was created by 2 of Motown's best songwriters: Eddie Holland Jr and Norman Whitfield. The Marvelettes charted with this hit in 1964.
#1333 NINE TO FIVE (MORNING TRAIN) Sheena Easton
Scottish singer Sheena Easton's "Nine To Five" was re-titled "Morning Train (Nine To Five)" to avoid confusion with Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" which also reached #1 in the USA in 1981. Florrie Palmer wrote Easton's song.
#1334 I COUNT THE TEARS The Drifters
With Ben E. King out front, The Drifters scored a Pop & R&B hit in 1960 with "I Count The Tears", written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. Leiber & Stoller produced.
#1335 BETTE DAVIS EYES Kim Carnes
The original version of "Bette Davis Eyes" was recorded in 1975 by 1 of its co-writers, Jackie DeShannon. Donna Weiss was the other. Producer Val Garay transformed the song for Kim Carnes' version in 1981. Referring to the legendary actress, the remake reached #1.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
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#274 WHY YOU FOLLOW ME Eric Benet
American R&B singer Eric Benet was born in 1970. Before reaching adulthood, he was a member of a family act and they recorded an album in 1992. He then signed as a soloist with Warner Bros., releasing an album 4 years later. 1999 saw the performer drop his 2nd solo album, 'A Day in the Life', which featured the track "Why You Follow Me". Benet co-wrote the song with Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Chalmers Alford. The former 2 co-produced the album track.
The album made Benet a force among the new generation's R&B artists. In 2001, he married actress Halle Berry. Benet ventured into acting, He continues recording to this day. His marriage to Berry ended in 2005.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#274 WHY YOU FOLLOW ME Eric Benet
American R&B singer Eric Benet was born in 1970. Before reaching adulthood, he was a member of a family act and they recorded an album in 1992. He then signed as a soloist with Warner Bros., releasing an album 4 years later. 1999 saw the performer drop his 2nd solo album, 'A Day in the Life', which featured the track "Why You Follow Me". Benet co-wrote the song with Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Chalmers Alford. The former 2 co-produced the album track.
The album made Benet a force among the new generation's R&B artists. In 2001, he married actress Halle Berry. Benet ventured into acting, He continues recording to this day. His marriage to Berry ended in 2005.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Monday, June 2, 2014
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#1326 HOLD ON, I'M COMIN' Sam and Dave
The duo consisting of Sam Moore and Dave Prater dropped 1 of soul's best known 60s songs, "Hold On, I'm Comin'" (aka "Hold On! I'm A Comin'"); written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. The song reached #1 R&B in 1966.
#1327 CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE Queen
The rockabilly-flavoured Queen hit "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" scored the group another #1 single in 1979-80, lifted off their album 'The Game'. The song was penned by Freddie Mercury.
#1328 BIRDHOUSE IN YOUR SOUL They Might Be Giants
Alternative duo They Might Be Giants comprises John Flansburgh and John Linnell. "Birdhouse In Your Soul" was issued in 1990 and was written by both members.
#1329 DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW AbbaABBA's "Does Your Mother Know" was a single lifted off 'Voulez Vous'. Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus wrote this 1979 hit.
#1330 PRIVATE EYES Hall & Oates
The title track from Hall & Oates' 1981 album, "Private Eyes" is an upbeat pop/rock song produced by the duo. Daryl Hall co-wrote the US #1 single with Sara Allen, Warren Pash and Janna Allen.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1326 HOLD ON, I'M COMIN' Sam and Dave
The duo consisting of Sam Moore and Dave Prater dropped 1 of soul's best known 60s songs, "Hold On, I'm Comin'" (aka "Hold On! I'm A Comin'"); written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. The song reached #1 R&B in 1966.
#1327 CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE Queen
The rockabilly-flavoured Queen hit "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" scored the group another #1 single in 1979-80, lifted off their album 'The Game'. The song was penned by Freddie Mercury.
#1328 BIRDHOUSE IN YOUR SOUL They Might Be Giants
Alternative duo They Might Be Giants comprises John Flansburgh and John Linnell. "Birdhouse In Your Soul" was issued in 1990 and was written by both members.
#1329 DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW AbbaABBA's "Does Your Mother Know" was a single lifted off 'Voulez Vous'. Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus wrote this 1979 hit.
#1330 PRIVATE EYES Hall & Oates
The title track from Hall & Oates' 1981 album, "Private Eyes" is an upbeat pop/rock song produced by the duo. Daryl Hall co-wrote the US #1 single with Sara Allen, Warren Pash and Janna Allen.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
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TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#275 STATE OF INDEPENDENCE Donna Summer
The track "State of Independence" fuses elements of funk and gospel and is a strong cover of the Jon & Vangelis original from their 1981 album 'Friends of Mr Cairo'. Jon Anderson is a member of the progressive rock group Yes. Vangelis is the Greek composer best known for his Oscar winning music from the film 'Chariots of Fire'.
Summer's remake was featured on her 1982 eponymous album. Quincy Jones produced the cut, which featured session musicians David Paich and Steve Porcaro from Toto, Louis Johnson, Paulinho da Costa, Greg Phillinganes and Richard Page.
A key feature of the recording is the All Star Choir, consisting of Summer, Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Michael Jackson, Q, his wife Peggy Lipton Jones, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Brenda Russell, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder. This gathering later inspired the collaborative project USA for Africa (with many of the same vocalists) and the 1985 charity disc "We are the World".
"State of Independence" peaked at #41 in America and reached #14 in the UK. In Australia, the disc climbed to #30. It fared far better in the Netherlands, where the single made #1. "State..." has been reissued and remixed since then and even returned to the charts.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#275 STATE OF INDEPENDENCE Donna Summer
The track "State of Independence" fuses elements of funk and gospel and is a strong cover of the Jon & Vangelis original from their 1981 album 'Friends of Mr Cairo'. Jon Anderson is a member of the progressive rock group Yes. Vangelis is the Greek composer best known for his Oscar winning music from the film 'Chariots of Fire'.
Summer's remake was featured on her 1982 eponymous album. Quincy Jones produced the cut, which featured session musicians David Paich and Steve Porcaro from Toto, Louis Johnson, Paulinho da Costa, Greg Phillinganes and Richard Page.
A key feature of the recording is the All Star Choir, consisting of Summer, Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Michael Jackson, Q, his wife Peggy Lipton Jones, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Brenda Russell, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder. This gathering later inspired the collaborative project USA for Africa (with many of the same vocalists) and the 1985 charity disc "We are the World".
"State of Independence" peaked at #41 in America and reached #14 in the UK. In Australia, the disc climbed to #30. It fared far better in the Netherlands, where the single made #1. "State..." has been reissued and remixed since then and even returned to the charts.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
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TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1321 WONDERFUL WORLD Sam Cooke
Legendary soul vocalist Sam Cooke co-wrote this love song with Herb Alpert and Lou Adler. The single was released in 1960 and remains 1 of his most cherished songs.
#1322 RADIO GAGA Queen
Queen's drummer Roger Taylor penned this ode to the wireless from 'The Works' album. "Radio Ga Ga" was issued in 1984, accompanied by a creative music video featuring footage from Fritz Lang's classic 'Metropolis'.
#1323 THERE GOES MY BABY The Drifters
The Leiber & Stoller production of "There Goes My Baby" lifted the bar for all the soul recordings that followed. The 1959 hit song was co-written by the vocal group's new lead singer Ben E. King (credited as Benjamin Nelson here) with Lover Patterson and George Treadwell.
#1324 MACHO MAN Village People
Disco pop outfit The Village People scored success with this tribute to brawn and fitness in 1978. "Macho Man" was written by their creators Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo with lead singer Victor Willis and songwriter Peter Whitehead.
#1325 JE T'ADORE Kate Ryan
Belgian dance artist Kate Ryan represented her country with the upbeat "Je T' Adore" in 2006 at the Eurovision Song Contest; a song she co-wrote with Niclas Kings, Niklas Bergwall and Lisa Greene.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1321 WONDERFUL WORLD Sam Cooke
Legendary soul vocalist Sam Cooke co-wrote this love song with Herb Alpert and Lou Adler. The single was released in 1960 and remains 1 of his most cherished songs.
#1322 RADIO GAGA Queen
Queen's drummer Roger Taylor penned this ode to the wireless from 'The Works' album. "Radio Ga Ga" was issued in 1984, accompanied by a creative music video featuring footage from Fritz Lang's classic 'Metropolis'.
#1323 THERE GOES MY BABY The Drifters
The Leiber & Stoller production of "There Goes My Baby" lifted the bar for all the soul recordings that followed. The 1959 hit song was co-written by the vocal group's new lead singer Ben E. King (credited as Benjamin Nelson here) with Lover Patterson and George Treadwell.
#1324 MACHO MAN Village People
Disco pop outfit The Village People scored success with this tribute to brawn and fitness in 1978. "Macho Man" was written by their creators Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo with lead singer Victor Willis and songwriter Peter Whitehead.
#1325 JE T'ADORE Kate Ryan
Belgian dance artist Kate Ryan represented her country with the upbeat "Je T' Adore" in 2006 at the Eurovision Song Contest; a song she co-wrote with Niclas Kings, Niklas Bergwall and Lisa Greene.
The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
5 new songs are added every day from #1201-1500
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#276 HURTING EACH OTHER The Carpenters
The touching ballad "Hurting Each Other" had been recorded by other artists before The Carpenters scored a hit with it in 1972. The first significant version of the Gary Geld and Peter Udell song was by Ruby and the Romantics in 1969.
Richard Carpenter re-arranged the song. Jack Daugherty produced the track, which was included on the duo's 'A Song For You' album. In the USA, the single reached #1 on the AC Chart and 2 Pop. It also peaked in the Top 5 in Canada and Australia.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#276 HURTING EACH OTHER The Carpenters
The touching ballad "Hurting Each Other" had been recorded by other artists before The Carpenters scored a hit with it in 1972. The first significant version of the Gary Geld and Peter Udell song was by Ruby and the Romantics in 1969.
Richard Carpenter re-arranged the song. Jack Daugherty produced the track, which was included on the duo's 'A Song For You' album. In the USA, the single reached #1 on the AC Chart and 2 Pop. It also peaked in the Top 5 in Canada and Australia.
This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new instalments are added each day (every 12 hours) with 1 of the remaining 300 songs as well as moving down from #1201 to 1500, with 5 of those songs added daily.
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