THE TOP 200 ROCK ANTHEMS. This post: #125- 101. Continues: tomorrow.

Caffe` Latte` presents…

THE 200 MOST ESSENTIAL

ROCK

ANTHEMS

Rock out as Caffé Latté presents the 200 Most Essential Rock Anthems: the crowd-pleasers, motivating tracks and songs that celebrate the sweat and grit of rock music. So, plug in your air guitar and let’s rock…

125

BAT OUT OF HELL

MEAT LOAF

Year: 1977

Album:Bat Out Of Hell

124

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

BEATLES

Year: 1967

123

ALL RIGHT NOW

FREE

Year: 1970

Album: Fire And Water

122

CLOCKS

COLDPLAY

Year: 2002

Album: A Rush Of Blood To The Head

121

YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG

AC/DC

Year: 1980

Album: Back In Black

120

LIDO SHUFFLE

BOZ SCAGGS

Year: 1976

Album: Silk Degrees

119

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN?

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

Year: 1970

Album: Pendulum

 

118

SWEET HOME ALABAMA

LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Year: 1974

Album: Second Helping

117

BAND ON THE RUN

PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS

Year: 1973

Album: Band On The Run

116

HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT

PAT BENATAR

Year: 1980

Album: Crimes Of Passion

115

I WANT TO BREAK FREE

QUEEN

Year: 1984

Album: The Works

114

SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE

CREAM

Year: 1967

Album: Disraeli Gears

 

113

MONEY FOR NOTHING

DIRE STRAITS

Year: 1985

Album: Brothers In Arms

112

LUCILLE

LITTLE RICHARD

Year: 1957

111

SEVEN NATION ARMY

THE WHITE STRIPES

Year:2003

Album: Elephant

110

UNDER THE BRIDGE

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

Year:1991

Album: Blood Sugar Sex Magik

109

 ROCK THE CASBAH

THE CLASH

Year: 1982

Album: Combat Rock

108

SPACE ODDITY

DAVID BOWIE

Year: 1969

Album: David Bowie

107

FOXY LADY

JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE

Year: 1967

Album: Are You Experienced?

106

SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL

ROLLING STONES

Year: 1968

Album: Beggars Banquet

105

JEREMY

PEARL JAM

Year: 1991

Album: Ten

104

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

EAGLES

Year: 1976

Album: Hotel California

103

I WANNA BE SEDATED

RAMONES

Year: 1978

Album: Road To Ruin

102

GET THE PARTY STARTED

PINK

Year: 2001

Album: Missundaztood

 

101

YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME

BON JOVI

Year: 1986

Album: Slippery When Wet

 

Hear the songs as they are added to the playlist available on spotify:

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43 SONGS THAT MISSED OUT ON EUROVISION 2017. Hear all 43 selections on the Caffé Latté spotify playlist. This countdown concludes today.

Caffé Latté pays tribute to the many songs that tried out in the national selections to represent their respective countries but that were culled during the process. 43 songs made the cut (minus the withdrawn Russian entry). Here are the best 43 songs that missed (based on what was available on spotify).   43 SONGS THAT MISSED EUROVISION 2017 CULLED IN NATIONAL SELECTIONS

1 AS I LAY ME DOWN~ Wiktoria SWEDEN 2 7 DAYS~ Alanas LITHUANIA 3 KISS YOU GOODBYE~ Anton Hagman SWEDEN 4 TUTTA COLPA MIA~ Elodie ITALY 5 HER KISS~ Boris René SWEDEN 6 ORA ESISTI SOLO TU~ Bianca Atzei ITALY 7 HEART OF GOLD~ BQL SLOVENIA 8 OUCH!~ LeKlein SPAIN 9 A.S.A.P.~ Johanna Beijborn DENMARK   10 DYNAMITE~ Markus Riva LATVIA 11 WILD CHILD~ Ace Wilder SWEDEN 12 CONTIGO~ Mirela SPAIN 13 GERALDINE~ Arsen Mirzoyan UKRAINE 14 NEL MEZZO DI UN APPLAUSO~ Alessio Bernabel ITALY 15 I WISH I LOVED YOU MORE~ Holly Brewer UNITED KINGDOM 16 PETALE~ Instinct ROMANIA 17 LIKE I LOVE YOU~ Greta Zazza LITHUANIA 18 IL CIELO NON MI BASTA~ Ludovica Comello ITALY 19 MY STORY~ E.G.O. LITHUANIA 20 BAMMBARAMM~ Hildur ICELAND 21 GOOD LOVIN’~ Benjamin Ingrosso SWEDEN 22 I DON’T WANT TO FIGHT~ Salena Mastroianni UNITED KINGDOM 23 ONE MORE NIGHT~ Dinah Nah SWEDEN 24 TRUST IN ME~ Solveig Asgeirsdottir ICELAND 25 CAVEMAN~ Knucklebone Oscar & The Shangri-La Rubies FINLAND 26 FEEL ME NOW~ Ariadne ESTONIA 27 I’LL BE GONE~ Erna Mist Petursdottir ICELAND 28 IN LOVE~ Romy Low SPAIN 29 STATEMENTS~ Loreen SWEDEN 30 KEEP RUNNING~ Liis Lemsalu ESTONIA 31 ON MY OWN~ Zoli Mujahid HUNGARY 32 THIS LOVE~ Rasmus Randvee ESTONIA 33 BOUND TO FALL~ Les Gordons SWEDEN 34 SPIN MY HEAD~ Mario Jefferson SPAIN 35 FALL LIKE RAIN~ Gina Kanizsa HUNGARY 36 FOLLOW THE PLAY~ Vladislav Kurisov BELARUS 37 GOTTA THING ABOUT YOU~ FO&O SWEDEN 38 ANGELS~ Demy GREECE 39 TAKE MY HEART~ Nuteki BELARUS 40 WALK ON BY~ Xandra ROMANIA 41 NAR INGEN SER~ Axel Schylstrom SWEDEN 42 ALL I KNOW~ My Radiant You LATVIA 43 NOTHING EVER KNOCKED US OVER~ In Fusion NORWAY Hear the songs as they are added on the spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/alanrosscaffelatte spotify:user:alanrosscaffelatte

200 SONGS WITH THE BEST LYRICS. This post: #166- WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD. Continues: tomorrow.

CAFFE` LATTE` PRESENTS

200 SONGS

WITH THE

BEST LYRICS

A countdown of the 200 songs possessing the best lyrics of all-time. A playlist on spotify will be added at the end of the week.

#166

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

“…I see friends shaking hands,

saying how do you do?

They’re really saying,

I love you...”

The beauty of "What A Wonderful World" is in the simplicity of its lyrics. This has given it a timeless quality that ensures the song will resonate with future generations. 

Louis Armstrong's measured and distinctive vocal adds to the track's majesty. It was first a hit in Britain, reaching #1 in 1968. That recording was re-issued 20 years later after its inclusion in the box office hit film 'Good Morning, Vietnam'. 

A new version of the song,recorded by Katie Melua and Eva Cassidy, returned the song to the top of the UK charts in 2007.

As new songs are covered on this blog, a definitive version will be added to a spotify playlist. Find it and the other Caffé Latté playlists at:

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200 SONGS WITH THE BEST LYRICS. This post: #167- GET HERE. Continues: tomorrow.

CAFFE` LATTE` PRESENTS

200 SONGS

WITH THE

BEST LYRICS

A countdown of the 200 songs possessing the best lyrics of all-time. A playlist on spotify will be added at the end of the week.

#167

GET HERE

“…I don’t care how you get here,

just get here if you can...”

Oleta Adams scored a Top 5 hit in both Britain and America during 1991 with the soulful ballad "Get Here". Lyricist Brenda Russell injected a deep craving for her man in every verse. She lists several ways he can make it to her; including on horseback, rail, flying and by sailboat. The protagonist is longing for her man.

As new songs are covered on this blog, a definitive version will be added to a spotify playlist. Find it and the other Caffé Latté playlists at:

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EUROVISION 2017- THE 42 SONGS RANKED IN ORDER. The countdown ends with this post: THE TOP 3 SONGS.

EUROVISION

SONG CONTEST

2017

KIEV

THE 42 SONGS RANKED IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE*

The ESC begins on May. There will be 2 Semi-Finals with 10 from each night joining the defending country and the Big 5 nations in the Grand Final.

* These are the 42 songs based on the official recorded studio versions. Of course, the presentation on stage can alter the overall reaction.

1

ITALY

OCCIDENTALI’S KARMA –

FRANCESCO GABBANI

Grand Final

Language: Italian; English

Being 1 of "The Big 5" countries, Italy need not qualify during the semi-finals. With a guaranteed spot in the Grand Final, the Italian entry "Occidentali's Karma" is already poised for a strong shot at success. At present, Italy is the favourite. 

The song will be performed in Italian and English by Francesco Gabbani. Its title translates as "Westerners' Karma". Tuscan-born singer / songwriter Gabbani had previously won Italy's San Remo Festival in the Newcomers category. In 2017, he returned to win in the major section which earned him the opportunity to represent Italy at Eurovision. Gabbani helped write the lyrics and music for the song. It should prove a popular winner.

2

BELGIUM

CITY LIGHTS –

BLANCHE

Semi-Final: 1

Language: English

In 2017, Belgium will be represented by an indie pop entry entitled "City Lights". The contemporary song will be performed by singer Blanche. Her real name is Ellie Delvaux. She co-wrote it with Pierre Dimoulin and Emmanuel Delcourt.

With an exciting stage presentation, the song should attract votes during Semi-Final 1. A lot will depend on Blanche's vocal ability in this heat. She has been affected by nerves in some live performances of the song. The Belgian entry is exceptional and very modern. It will hopefully qualify for the Grand Final.

3

SWEDEN

I CAN’T GO ON –

ROBIN BENGTSSON

Semi-Final: 1

Language: English

Another Swedish victory at Eurovision will equal the record currently held by Ireland for the country with the greatest success. Robin Bengtsson will do his best to secure another triumph for Sweden. His song "I Can't Go On" is very Justin Timberlake and will feature impressive choreography.

He started displaying a keen interest in playing musical instruments at a young age. The singer/ songwriter raised his profile on the TV show "Swedish Idol". Bengtsson competed in the Swedish selections last year where he finished in 5th place. In 2017, he tried again and this time emerged victorious. 

His entry was written by Robin Stjernberg, David Krueger and Hamoud K-One Pirouzpanah. The former represented Sweden with "You" in 2013. Krueger has written songs recorded by Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. He also co-wrote "Undo" with Pirouzpanah. In 2014, that Swedish entry, performed by Sanna Nielsen, came 3rd.  

Sweden is competing against stiff competition in Semi-Final 1, but should prove popular enough to progress through to the Grand Final. "I Can't Go On" has a strong chance to claim the big prize on the night.

4 FRANCE Requiem

5 DENMARK Where I Am

6 AUSTRALIA Don’t Come Easy

7 IRELAND Dying To Try

8 CYPRUS Gravity

9 POLAND Flashlight

10 CZECH REPUBLIC My Turn

11 BULGARIA Beautiful Mess

12 ICELAND Paper

13 GERMANY Perfect Life

14 FYR MACEDONIA Dance Alone

15 GREECE This Is Love

16 MONTENEGRO Space

17 AUSTRIA Running On Air

18 SERBIA In Too Deep

19 AZERBAIJAN Skeletons

20 FINLAND Blackbird

21 ISRAEL I Feel Alive

22 ESTONIA Verona

23 LATVIA Line

24 MALTA Breathlessly

25 ALABANIA World

26 GEORGIA Keep The Faith

27 NORWAY Grab The Moment

28 SWITZERLAND Apollo

29 UNITED KINGDOM Never Give Up On You

30 SLOVENIA On My Way

31 NETHERLANDS Lights And Shadows

32 UKRAINE Time

33 PORTUGAL Amar Pelos Dois

34 BELARUS Story Of My Life

 35 ARMENIA Fly With Me

36 ROMANIA Yodel It!

37 HUNGARY Origo

38 SAN MARINO Spirit Of The Night

39 LITHUANIA Rain For Revolution

40 MOLDOVA Hey, Mamma!

41 SPAIN Do It For Your Lover

42 CROATIA My Friend

You can hear all 42 songs from this year’s contest on spotify.

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200 SONGS WITH THE BEST LYRICS. This post: #168- THIS HOUSE IS EMPTY NOW. Continues: tomorrow.

CAFFE` LATTE` PRESENTS

200 SONGS

WITH THE

BEST LYRICS

A countdown of the 200 songs possessing the best lyrics of all-time. A playlist on spotify will be added at the end of the week.

#168

THIS HOUSE IS EMPTY NOW

“These rooms play tricks upon you,

remember when they were 

always filled with laughter, 

but now they’re quite deserted

they seem to just echo 

voices raised in anger...”

Elvis Costello collaborated with legendary composer Burt Bacharach in the 1990s. The end result was the splendid 'Painted From Memory' album. Issued in 1998, the record featured many beautiful tracks. Costello excelled himself with the lyrics for the poignant ballad "This House Is Empty Now". The track finds the protagonist alone in the home he had previously shared with his ex.

As new songs are covered on this blog, a definitive version will be added to a spotify playlist. Find it and the other Caffé Latté playlists at:

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200 SONGS WITH THE BEST LYRICS. This post: #169- IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN. Continues: tomorrow

CAFFE` LATTE` PRESENTS

200 SONGS

WITH THE

BEST LYRICS

A countdown of the 200 songs possessing the best lyrics of all-time. A playlist on spotify will be added at the end of the week.

#169

IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN

“…You’re like a diamond, 

but she treats you like glass.

Yet you beg her to love you, 

but me, you don’t ask...”

"If I Were Your Woman" was issued in 1970 and became a Soul #1 single for the Motown group Gladys Knight & The Pips. The song is sung from the perspective of a woman who is in love with a man who has feelings for another. The other woman mistreats him. Knight's dramatic vocal pleads her case, explaining how she would never treat him the same way as her rival for his affection. Later, she reveals that she is "too afraid to show" her true feelings for him, so it seems that her love will go on unrequited.

As new songs are covered on this blog, a definitive version will be added to a spotify playlist. Find it and the other Caffé Latté playlists at:

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BEFORE THE HIT VERSION. This post: LXVI- BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU.  Continues: next week.

BEFORE IT WAS A HIT SONG…

These songs are well known but you may not know about the earlier attempts to score a hit record with prior versions of the same song.

Bad Case Of Lovin' You (Doctor, Doctor)

 

Robert Palmer released "Bad Case Of Lovin' You (Doctor, Doctor)" in 1979. Its success built on the inroads made by his breakthrough hit "Every Kinda People". He continued scoring chart hits well into the 1980s. 

Although "Bad Case Of Lovin' You" is closely associated with Palmer, the original version was released by its writer, Moon Martin. The American singer / songwriter and guitarist, recorded the song for the 1978 E.P. 'Victim Of Romance'. It was also added to his 'Shots From A Cold Nightmare' album the following year.

Each new song will be added to the spotify playlist named: ‘Before It Was A Hit Song’.  You can check out the previous earlier / original versions of the hit songs you know and love.

The playlist and other Caffe` Latte` selections can be found at:

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