THE TIME CAPSULE:
CARAVAN OF LOVE.
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CARAVAN OF LOVE

The Housemartins

1986

U.K. - #1

Trivia:

The original version of "Caravan Of Love" was written, produced and recorded by Isley-Jasper-Isley. Consisting of Ernie Isley, Chris Jasper and Marvin Isley, the trio splintered off from The Isley Brothers. In 1985, its rendition topped the US Soul Chart. The Housemartins issued its remake, becoming only the second a capella #1 on the British chart. The group included Norman Cook in its line-up. He found fame later as Fat Boy Slim.

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100 MOST ESSENTIAL STEVIE WONDER SONGS 
This post: #10. Continues tomorrow.

Caffè Lattè presents

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

STEVIE WONDER

On May 13, Stevie Wonder turns 70 years of age. He was only 12 when he released his first singles. In 1963, 13-year old Little Stevie reached #1 for the first time. Over the decades, his vision and creativity has earned him a reputation of genius. As the world marks his 70^th birthday, here are 100 highlights from his remarkable catalogue…

10

AS

1976

Another of the longer tracks on Stevie’s ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’ masterwork, "As" features Herbie Hancock on keyboards and handclaps. The song was covered by Mary J. Blige and George Michael in 1999.

THE TIME CAPSULE:
YOU ARE EVERYTHING.
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YOU ARE EVERYTHING

The Stylistics

1971

U.S.A. - #9

Trivia:

"You Are Everything" was the first Top 10 hit in America for The Stylistics.It was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed. The former also produced the track which was included on the soul group's self-titled debut album.

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CAFFE´ LATTE´

TOP 10 ALBUMS- APRIL 2020

 

1

AFTER HOURS

The Weeknd      1 2

2 REMEMBER TO REMEMBER ME Isak Danielson      

                                       NEW

3 VELVET Adam Lambert      3 2 

4 BOOMBOX ETERNAL Sam Sparro      2 3

5 CALM 5 Seconds Of Summer      5 2

6 LOVE WAS HERE Ruby Turner      6 3

7 WALLS Louis Tomlinson      5 2         

8 HEARTBREAK WEATHER Nial Horan      8 2

9 FINE LINE Harry Styles      9 2

10 LIVE FROM MOSCOW Elton John      4 4            

THE TIME CAPSULE:
WALKING DOWN YOUR STREET.
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WALKING DOWN YOUR STREET

The Bangles

1986

U.K. - #11; U.S.A. - #16

Trivia:

In 1987,“Walking Down Your Street" became The Bangles' follow-up single to "Walk Like An Egyptian". Both singles were lifted off the girl group's 1986 album 'Different Light'.

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Caffé Latté

HOTTEST SONGS

this week

1. I’M READY

Sam Smith & Demi Lovato      2 3

2. MOVE

The Mamas      3 3     

3. SCARED TO LIVE

The Weeknd      4 2     

4. I DON’T NEED YOUR LOVE

Isak Danielson      5 2     

5. BLACK LEATHER

Keiino ftg. Charlotte Qamaniq      1 5     

6. WILDFLOWER

5 Seconds Of Summer      -> NEW         

7. UNO

Little Big      -> NEW         

8. PHYSICAL

Dua Lipa      -> NEW         

9. TAKE A CHANCE

Robin Bengtsson      8 9     

10.     RELEASE ME

Hooverphonic      9 11     

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THE TIME CAPSULE:
WICHITA LINEMAN.
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WICHITA LINEMAN

Glen Campbell

1968

U.K. - #7; U.S.A. - #3

Trivia:

"Wichita Lineman" was penned by Jimmy Webb. He had previously written a chart hit for Glen Campbell entitled "By The Time I Get To Phoenix". He would provide the country/ pop performer with a third hit in 1969: "Galveston".

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100 MOST ESSENTIAL STEVIE WONDER SONGS 
This post: #11. Continues next week.

Caffè Lattè presents

THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

STEVIE WONDER

On May 13, Stevie Wonder turns 70 years of age. He was only 12 when he released his first singles. In 1963, 13-year old Little Stevie reached #1 for the first time. Over the decades, his vision and creativity has earned him a reputation of genius. As the world marks his 70^th birthday, here are 100 highlights from his remarkable catalogue…

11

THAT GIRL

1981

The release of this single preceded the arrival of the ‘Original Musiquarium 1’ compilation album. As well as peaking at #4 Pop, the disc ruled over Billboard’s Soul Chart for 9 weeks. On this track, Stevie performs vocal duties and is heard on drums, harmonica, guitar, piano and synthesizer.

THE TIME CAPSULE:
WHEREVER I LAY MY HAT.
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WHEREVER I LAY MY HAT

(THAT’S MY HOME)

Paul Young

1983

U.K. - #1

Trivia:

The original version of "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)" was recorded by Marvin Gaye. The song was the B-side of his 1969 Motown hit "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby".Paul Young's remake became the British singer's breakthrough hit, reaching the Top 10 in many European countries, Australia and New Zealand.

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