Saturday, July 5, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#242 ALL NIGHT MAN Loose Change
The R&B/disco trio Loose Change consisted of female members Leah Gwin, Donna Beene and Becky Anderson. In late 1979, the vocal group scored its only entry on the Disco Chart with "Straight from the Heart" and "All Night Man". The 2 tracks were combined as 1 hit and peaked at #21.
"All Night Man" was written by Jack Robinson and James Bolden. The 2 also co-wrote "I Love To Love", a disco classic for Tina Charles. Tom Moulton produced "All Night Man". The single was issued by Casablanca Records, the same label as Donna Summer, Kiss, The Village People and The Ritchie Family.
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
#242 ALL NIGHT MAN Loose Change
The R&B/disco trio Loose Change consisted of female members Leah Gwin, Donna Beene and Becky Anderson. In late 1979, the vocal group scored its only entry on the Disco Chart with "Straight from the Heart" and "All Night Man". The 2 tracks were combined as 1 hit and peaked at #21.
"All Night Man" was written by Jack Robinson and James Bolden. The 2 also co-wrote "I Love To Love", a disco classic for Tina Charles. Tom Moulton produced "All Night Man". The single was issued by Casablanca Records, the same label as Donna Summer, Kiss, The Village People and The Ritchie Family.
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.
Friday, July 4, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1486 ROCK THE CASBAH The Clash
Joe Strummer provided the lyrics for "Rock The Casbah" and the rest of the band created its music and structure. The fun song was a hit in 1982 and lifted off the album 'Combat Rock'.
#1487 WHEN I'M WITH YOU Sparks
Brothers Ron & Russell Mael formed Sparks in L.A. The duo went Top 20 in Australia with their composition "When I'm With You" in 1980; produced by Giorgio Moroder & Harold Faltermeyer.
#1488 FOREVER NOW Cold Chisel
Group member Steve Prestwich penned "Forever Now" for Australian band Cold Chisel. It was the 2nd single issued off their 1982 album 'Circus Animals'.
#1489 GUILTY Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
"Guilty" was the title track from Barbra Streisand's 1980 best seller 'Guilty'. Written by The Bee Gees, the duet features Streisand sharing vocal duties with the trio's Barry Gibb.
#1490 I WONDER (DEPARTURE) Abba
"I Wonder" was 1 of the trio of songs on ABBA's 1977 'The Album' from their mini-musical. Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus & Stig Anderson co-wrote this, 1 of Frida's best ballads.
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}
#1486 ROCK THE CASBAH The Clash
Joe Strummer provided the lyrics for "Rock The Casbah" and the rest of the band created its music and structure. The fun song was a hit in 1982 and lifted off the album 'Combat Rock'.
#1487 WHEN I'M WITH YOU Sparks
Brothers Ron & Russell Mael formed Sparks in L.A. The duo went Top 20 in Australia with their composition "When I'm With You" in 1980; produced by Giorgio Moroder & Harold Faltermeyer.
#1488 FOREVER NOW Cold Chisel
Group member Steve Prestwich penned "Forever Now" for Australian band Cold Chisel. It was the 2nd single issued off their 1982 album 'Circus Animals'.
#1489 GUILTY Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
"Guilty" was the title track from Barbra Streisand's 1980 best seller 'Guilty'. Written by The Bee Gees, the duet features Streisand sharing vocal duties with the trio's Barry Gibb.
#1490 I WONDER (DEPARTURE) Abba
"I Wonder" was 1 of the trio of songs on ABBA's 1977 'The Album' from their mini-musical. Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus & Stig Anderson co-wrote this, 1 of Frida's best ballads.
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
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#243 MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Abba
ABBA's global hit "Money, Money, Money" was written by its male members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. It was included on their mega-successful album 'Arrival', which was unleashed in 1976. The single was to be the group's final #1 in Australia. The disc also reached the top in New Zealand, Germany and the Netherlands. In Britain, "Money..." peaked at #3.
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
#243 MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Abba
ABBA's global hit "Money, Money, Money" was written by its male members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. It was included on their mega-successful album 'Arrival', which was unleashed in 1976. The single was to be the group's final #1 in Australia. The disc also reached the top in New Zealand, Germany and the Netherlands. In Britain, "Money..." peaked at #3.
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.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1481 THE LOGICAL SONG Supertramp
Supertramp enjoyed great success with its 'Breakfast In America' album in 1979. "The Logical Song", penned by group members Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson, went Top 10 in the UK & US.
#1482 JUMP AROUND House Of Pain
Irish-American hip hop outfit House Of Pain charted in 1992 with the catchy "Jump Around", written by the group's D. J. Lethal (Lawrence Muggerud) with Erik SChrody
#1483 LAND OF 1,000 DANCES Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett took R&B performer Chris Kenner's "Land Of 1,000 Dances" to #1 on the US R&B Chart in 1966.
#1484 LET'S HANG ON Barry Manilow
In 1981, Barry Manilow scored a hit with his remake of "Let's Hang On", a hit originally for The Four Seasons in 1965 and written by Bob Crewe with Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer.
#1485 MAYBE THIS TIME Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli portrayed Sally Bowles in the 1972 film version of 'Cabaret'. "Maybe This Time", composed by Fred Ebb and John Kander, was included on its soundtrack album.
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}
#1481 THE LOGICAL SONG Supertramp
Supertramp enjoyed great success with its 'Breakfast In America' album in 1979. "The Logical Song", penned by group members Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson, went Top 10 in the UK & US.
#1482 JUMP AROUND House Of Pain
Irish-American hip hop outfit House Of Pain charted in 1992 with the catchy "Jump Around", written by the group's D. J. Lethal (Lawrence Muggerud) with Erik SChrody
#1483 LAND OF 1,000 DANCES Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett took R&B performer Chris Kenner's "Land Of 1,000 Dances" to #1 on the US R&B Chart in 1966.
#1484 LET'S HANG ON Barry Manilow
In 1981, Barry Manilow scored a hit with his remake of "Let's Hang On", a hit originally for The Four Seasons in 1965 and written by Bob Crewe with Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer.
#1485 MAYBE THIS TIME Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli portrayed Sally Bowles in the 1972 film version of 'Cabaret'. "Maybe This Time", composed by Fred Ebb and John Kander, was included on its soundtrack album.
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
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#244 NOBODY WINS Elton John
Elton John's "Nobody Wins" was initially a French song written and recorded by Jean-Paul Dreau entitled "J'Veux D'La Tendresse". Gary Osborne wrote the English lyrics for John to record. The song was included on John's 1981 'The Fox' album. Issued as the album's 1st single, "Nobody Wins" reached the Top 10 in Norway, peaked at #21 in the USA and #42 in Britain.
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
#244 NOBODY WINS Elton John
Elton John's "Nobody Wins" was initially a French song written and recorded by Jean-Paul Dreau entitled "J'Veux D'La Tendresse". Gary Osborne wrote the English lyrics for John to record. The song was included on John's 1981 'The Fox' album. Issued as the album's 1st single, "Nobody Wins" reached the Top 10 in Norway, peaked at #21 in the USA and #42 in Britain.
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, July 2, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1476 MISSING Everything But the Girl
UK duo Everything But The Girl consists of Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn. They scored a global hit in 1995 with the Todd Terry remix of their co-penned "Missing".
#1477 ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC? Tubeway Army
Gary Numan's synth work featured prominently on the new wave music of his group Tubeway Army. He wrote and produced "Are Friends Electric?" a UK #1 in 1979.
#1478 SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT Elton John
Elton John and Bernie Taupin co-wrote "Something About The Way You Look Tonight", a worldwide #1 that was packaged with their "Candle in the Wind 1997".
#1479 I DON'T WANNA GET HURT Donna Summer
The songwriting team of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman wrote "I Don't Wanna Get Hurt" for Donna Summer's 1989 'Another Place And Time' album.
#1480 BRIGHT EYES Art Garfunkel
"Bright Eyes", the moving ballad penned by Mike Batt from the film 'Watership Down", was a solo UK #1 for Art Garfunkel in 1979 and included on his 'Fate For Breakfast' album.
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}
#1476 MISSING Everything But the Girl
UK duo Everything But The Girl consists of Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn. They scored a global hit in 1995 with the Todd Terry remix of their co-penned "Missing".
#1477 ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC? Tubeway Army
Gary Numan's synth work featured prominently on the new wave music of his group Tubeway Army. He wrote and produced "Are Friends Electric?" a UK #1 in 1979.
#1478 SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT Elton John
Elton John and Bernie Taupin co-wrote "Something About The Way You Look Tonight", a worldwide #1 that was packaged with their "Candle in the Wind 1997".
#1479 I DON'T WANNA GET HURT Donna Summer
The songwriting team of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman wrote "I Don't Wanna Get Hurt" for Donna Summer's 1989 'Another Place And Time' album.
#1480 BRIGHT EYES Art Garfunkel
"Bright Eyes", the moving ballad penned by Mike Batt from the film 'Watership Down", was a solo UK #1 for Art Garfunkel in 1979 and included on his 'Fate For Breakfast' album.
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
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#245 SOMETHING The Beatles
George Harrison drew inspiration from James Taylor's "Something in the Way She Moves" when he penned 1 of his most beautiful songs: "Something". Unaware of its timeless quality, Harrison first offered it to Joe Cocker to record before presenting it to the other Beatles. The Fab Four cut it for 1969's 'Abbey Road' album.
The song deals with his love for then wife Patti. The track was issued as part of a double A-sided single with "Come Together". Thus, "Something" was the 1st Harrison song to be released as an A-side. The disc reached #3 in the USA. It topped the Australian and Canadian charts. In Britain, the single 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
#245 SOMETHING The Beatles
George Harrison drew inspiration from James Taylor's "Something in the Way She Moves" when he penned 1 of his most beautiful songs: "Something". Unaware of its timeless quality, Harrison first offered it to Joe Cocker to record before presenting it to the other Beatles. The Fab Four cut it for 1969's 'Abbey Road' album.
The song deals with his love for then wife Patti. The track was issued as part of a double A-sided single with "Come Together". Thus, "Something" was the 1st Harrison song to be released as an A-side. The disc reached #3 in the USA. It topped the Australian and Canadian charts. In Britain, the single 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, July 1, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1471 WHATTA MAN Salt 'N' Pepa with En Vogue
A collaboration featuring 2 trios: Salt 'N' Pepa and En Vogue. The 1993 rap song was written by Hurby Azur and sampled Linda Lyndell's 1968 song "What A Man", penned by Dave Crawford.
#1472 POOR BOY Split Enz
"Poor Boy" was written by lead singer Tim Finn for the 1980 Split Enz album 'True Colours'.
#1473 NIGHT AND DAY U2
U2 recorded its version of the Cole Porter standard "Night And Day" for the 1990 A.I.D.S. charity album 'Red Hot + Blue'.
#1474 PEOPLE Barbra Streisand
"People", by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne, was from Barbra Streisand's Oscar -winning film debut portraying Fanny Brice in 'Funny Girl'.
#1475 THE SHOOP SHOOP SONG (IT'S IN HIS KISS) Cher
Cher covered the 1964 Betty Everett hit "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" in 1990 for her film 'Mermaids'. The classic was written by Rudy Clark.
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}
#1471 WHATTA MAN Salt 'N' Pepa with En Vogue
A collaboration featuring 2 trios: Salt 'N' Pepa and En Vogue. The 1993 rap song was written by Hurby Azur and sampled Linda Lyndell's 1968 song "What A Man", penned by Dave Crawford.
#1472 POOR BOY Split Enz
"Poor Boy" was written by lead singer Tim Finn for the 1980 Split Enz album 'True Colours'.
#1473 NIGHT AND DAY U2
U2 recorded its version of the Cole Porter standard "Night And Day" for the 1990 A.I.D.S. charity album 'Red Hot + Blue'.
#1474 PEOPLE Barbra Streisand
"People", by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne, was from Barbra Streisand's Oscar -winning film debut portraying Fanny Brice in 'Funny Girl'.
#1475 THE SHOOP SHOOP SONG (IT'S IN HIS KISS) Cher
Cher covered the 1964 Betty Everett hit "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" in 1990 for her film 'Mermaids'. The classic was written by Rudy Clark.
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
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS
#246 A PIECE OF SKY Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand played the title role in 'Yentl', a cinematic triumph for the actress. Its soundtrack album featured lush music from Michel Legrand and songs packed with deep, thought-provoking lyrics from Alan and Marilyn Bergman.
"A Piece Of Sky" is featured at the film's close, as the protagonist is leaving Europe in search of greater freedom in America. After many years striving for studio backing, Streisand's efforts paid off. The film was finished and finally released in 1983. While she was snubbed by Oscar, Streisand became the 1st woman to collect the very first Golden Globe for Best Director.
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
#246 A PIECE OF SKY Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand played the title role in 'Yentl', a cinematic triumph for the actress. Its soundtrack album featured lush music from Michel Legrand and songs packed with deep, thought-provoking lyrics from Alan and Marilyn Bergman.
"A Piece Of Sky" is featured at the film's close, as the protagonist is leaving Europe in search of greater freedom in America. After many years striving for studio backing, Streisand's efforts paid off. The film was finished and finally released in 1983. While she was snubbed by Oscar, Streisand became the 1st woman to collect the very first Golden Globe for Best Director.
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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