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#285 SLEEPING SATELLITE Tasmin Archer
Tasmin Archer's breakthrough hit "Sleeping Satellite" highlighted the rich quality of her silky vocals. The song was from her debut album 'Great Expectations' and co-written by Archer with frequent collaborators John Hughes and John Beck. Their demo was rejected by a number of labels, before she was signed to EMI in her homeland. Julian Mendelsohn produced the track.
"... Satellite" reached #1 in Britain in 1992. The single also topped the Irish charts. It peaked at #32 in America, 14 in Australia and went Top 10 in Europe. After her well received debut, Archer charted with other singles before taking time out. Archer's dissatisfaction with
music grew and her UK label dropped her before the new millennium. In
2006, she returned with a new album of original material entitled 'On'.
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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.
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#1271 MY GUY Mary Wells
Smokey Robinson wrote this 1964 global hit for Motown's 1st female star Mary Wells.
#1272 JOLENE Dolly Parton
A country crossover hit from 1 of the genre's stalwart acts, became a pop smash in 1974 for its composer Dolly Parton.
#1273 HOT STUFF Donna Summer
Mixing disco with rock in a way no one had previously, this adventurous racy track from Donna Summer was written by Pete Bellotte, Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey for her 1979 double album 'Bad Girls'.
#1274 ANYONE Roxette
"Anyone" is a lovely ballad from Swedish duo Roxette's 'Have A Nice Day' 1999 album. The single was written by member Per Gessle.
#1275 FUCK YOU Cee Lo Green
Also known as "Forget You", this solo hit for ex-Gnarls Barkley was co-written by Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, Ari Levine, Brody Brown and Philip Lawrence. The 2010 hit was featured on his 'The Lady Killer' 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
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#1271 MY GUY Mary Wells
Smokey Robinson wrote this 1964 global hit for Motown's 1st female star Mary Wells.
#1272 JOLENE Dolly Parton
A country crossover hit from 1 of the genre's stalwart acts, became a pop smash in 1974 for its composer Dolly Parton.
#1273 HOT STUFF Donna Summer
Mixing disco with rock in a way no one had previously, this adventurous racy track from Donna Summer was written by Pete Bellotte, Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey for her 1979 double album 'Bad Girls'.
#1274 ANYONE Roxette
"Anyone" is a lovely ballad from Swedish duo Roxette's 'Have A Nice Day' 1999 album. The single was written by member Per Gessle.
#1275 FUCK YOU Cee Lo Green
Also known as "Forget You", this solo hit for ex-Gnarls Barkley was co-written by Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, Ari Levine, Brody Brown and Philip Lawrence. The 2010 hit was featured on his 'The Lady Killer' 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
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#286 CAN YOU FEEL IT The Jacksons
The Jacksons' 'Triumph' saw the family group enter the 1980s spectacularly. Pivotal member Michael had just enjoyed hit singles from his 'Off The Wall' album and the siblings followed that up with a music video to promote "Can You Feel It" which raised the bar for the emerging promotional tool. The special effects enhanced the song's message of unity and social cohesion.
The track, which opened the album, was written by Michael with his brother Jackie Jackson. The former shared lead vocals on the hit with his younger brother Randy. The Jacksons produced the cut. Among the background singers was Venetta fields. Greg Phillinganes contributed keyboards and was an associate producer.
Released as a single in 1981, "Can You..." reached #1 in Belgium and South Africa. The disc peaked in the Top 10 in Britain, Australia and the Netherlands. The song re-charted in 2009, following Michael's death. It was sampled in The Tamperer featuring Msaya's hit single "Feel It" in 1998.
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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#286 CAN YOU FEEL IT The Jacksons
The Jacksons' 'Triumph' saw the family group enter the 1980s spectacularly. Pivotal member Michael had just enjoyed hit singles from his 'Off The Wall' album and the siblings followed that up with a music video to promote "Can You Feel It" which raised the bar for the emerging promotional tool. The special effects enhanced the song's message of unity and social cohesion.
The track, which opened the album, was written by Michael with his brother Jackie Jackson. The former shared lead vocals on the hit with his younger brother Randy. The Jacksons produced the cut. Among the background singers was Venetta fields. Greg Phillinganes contributed keyboards and was an associate producer.
Released as a single in 1981, "Can You..." reached #1 in Belgium and South Africa. The disc peaked in the Top 10 in Britain, Australia and the Netherlands. The song re-charted in 2009, following Michael's death. It was sampled in The Tamperer featuring Msaya's hit single "Feel It" in 1998.
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, May 21, 2014
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#1266 BACKSTABBERS The O'Jays
Another classic track from the R&B label Philadelphia International, "Backstabbers" is a cautionary tale from the veteran soul act The O'Jays. Written by Leon Huff with John Whitehead and Gene McFadden, the single was issued in 1972.
#1267 STAND BY ME Ben E. King
Ben E. King was a fully fledged soloist following the success of his R&B staple "Stand By Me". This signature tune was written by him with the songwriting/ production team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Initially unleashed in 1961, it was re-released to coincide with the movie of the same name in 1986, when the single topped the UK chart.
#1268 UN JOUR, UN ENFANT Frida Boccara
The 1969 Eurovision Song Contest ended with a 4-way tie. The present rules make ties impossible and, had they been in place then, this stirring French ballad would have triumphed. Frida Boccara's song "Un Jour, Un Enfant" ("A Day, A Child") was written by Emil Stern and Eddy Marnay.
#1269 DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART Elton John & Kiki Dee
Elton John asked his collaborator Bernie Taupin to write a duet for him. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" features Kiki Dee, an artist on the pianist's Rocket Records label. John cut his vocals in Toronto, Canada and Dee sang her part in London. The song reached #1 in both the US, UK, Australia, Canada and NewZealand in 1976.
#1270 IT HURTS Lena Philipsson
Sweden's Eurovision entry in 2004 was an upbeat song entitled "It Hurts" from female soloist Lena Philipsson. The song, written by Thomas Eriksson, finished in 5th place in Istanbul.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1266 BACKSTABBERS The O'Jays
Another classic track from the R&B label Philadelphia International, "Backstabbers" is a cautionary tale from the veteran soul act The O'Jays. Written by Leon Huff with John Whitehead and Gene McFadden, the single was issued in 1972.
#1267 STAND BY ME Ben E. King
Ben E. King was a fully fledged soloist following the success of his R&B staple "Stand By Me". This signature tune was written by him with the songwriting/ production team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Initially unleashed in 1961, it was re-released to coincide with the movie of the same name in 1986, when the single topped the UK chart.
#1268 UN JOUR, UN ENFANT Frida Boccara
The 1969 Eurovision Song Contest ended with a 4-way tie. The present rules make ties impossible and, had they been in place then, this stirring French ballad would have triumphed. Frida Boccara's song "Un Jour, Un Enfant" ("A Day, A Child") was written by Emil Stern and Eddy Marnay.
#1269 DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART Elton John & Kiki Dee
Elton John asked his collaborator Bernie Taupin to write a duet for him. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" features Kiki Dee, an artist on the pianist's Rocket Records label. John cut his vocals in Toronto, Canada and Dee sang her part in London. The song reached #1 in both the US, UK, Australia, Canada and NewZealand in 1976.
#1270 IT HURTS Lena Philipsson
Sweden's Eurovision entry in 2004 was an upbeat song entitled "It Hurts" from female soloist Lena Philipsson. The song, written by Thomas Eriksson, finished in 5th place in Istanbul.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
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#287 THUNDER IN MY HEART Leo Sayer
British singer Leo Sayer co-wrote "Thunder in my Heart" with Tom Snow. The song reflects the disco genre that was popular at the time. It was the title track from his 1977 album. Richard Perry produced the hit single which reached #22 in the UK and 38 in America. On the Australian chart, the disc peaked at #11.
In 2006, the song was revamped thanks to remixer Meck and issued as "Thunder in my Heart Again", This new version returned Sayer to the UK Top 10 for the 1st time since 1982. In Britain, the remix reached #1 and enjoyed a 2-week reign.
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
#287 THUNDER IN MY HEART Leo Sayer
British singer Leo Sayer co-wrote "Thunder in my Heart" with Tom Snow. The song reflects the disco genre that was popular at the time. It was the title track from his 1977 album. Richard Perry produced the hit single which reached #22 in the UK and 38 in America. On the Australian chart, the disc peaked at #11.
In 2006, the song was revamped thanks to remixer Meck and issued as "Thunder in my Heart Again", This new version returned Sayer to the UK Top 10 for the 1st time since 1982. In Britain, the remix reached #1 and enjoyed a 2-week reign.
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, May 20, 2014
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#1261 HURT Christina Aguilera
"Hurt" is 1 song that reduces the hardest hearts to mush, written by Christina Aguilera, Linda Perry and Mark Ronson for the former's '2006 Back to Basics' album. Perry, who produced the track, is heard on piano.
#1262 RUNAWAY The Salsoul Orchestra featuring Loleatta Holloway
Ronnie James and Vince Montana wrote this pivotal dance track from the Salsoul label in 1977. Its sound is a defining blueprint for the new directions in dance after the Philly sound and disco.
#1263 THE LOVE I LOST (Part 1) Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
The R&B hit "The Love I Lost" was another gem written by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, owners of the Philadelphia International record label. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes charted with the classic in 1973.
#1264 GETHSEMANE Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford recorded an album of showstoppers from Andrew Lloyd Webber's songbook in 1991. "Gethsemane" was co-written by the composer with lyricist Tim Rice for their stage musical "Jesus Christ Superstar". It finds Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane dealing with his impending crucifixion. Crawford recorded the definitive version here.
#1265 MY GIRL The Temptations
Smokey Robinson co-wrote this classic from Motown with Ronald White, both members of The Miracles at the time. This 1964 Temptations hit features David Ruffin on lead vocals.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1261 HURT Christina Aguilera
"Hurt" is 1 song that reduces the hardest hearts to mush, written by Christina Aguilera, Linda Perry and Mark Ronson for the former's '2006 Back to Basics' album. Perry, who produced the track, is heard on piano.
#1262 RUNAWAY The Salsoul Orchestra featuring Loleatta Holloway
Ronnie James and Vince Montana wrote this pivotal dance track from the Salsoul label in 1977. Its sound is a defining blueprint for the new directions in dance after the Philly sound and disco.
#1263 THE LOVE I LOST (Part 1) Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
The R&B hit "The Love I Lost" was another gem written by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, owners of the Philadelphia International record label. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes charted with the classic in 1973.
#1264 GETHSEMANE Michael Crawford
Michael Crawford recorded an album of showstoppers from Andrew Lloyd Webber's songbook in 1991. "Gethsemane" was co-written by the composer with lyricist Tim Rice for their stage musical "Jesus Christ Superstar". It finds Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane dealing with his impending crucifixion. Crawford recorded the definitive version here.
#1265 MY GIRL The Temptations
Smokey Robinson co-wrote this classic from Motown with Ronald White, both members of The Miracles at the time. This 1964 Temptations hit features David Ruffin on lead vocals.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
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#288 I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (WHO LOVES ME) Whitney Houston
The lead single from Whitney Houston's 2nd album was "I Wanna Dance With Somebody". The song was written by a couple consisting of performers George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. They first worked together at a Boeing family wedding. They worked together in the group Sparrow before forming the duo Boy Meets Girl. The couple married in 1988, the same year they reached #5 in America with "Waiting for a Star to Fall".
By the time Narada Michael Walden was in the studio producing Houston on "I Wanna Dance...", Merrill and Rubicam had already written a worldwide #1 for the singer. "How Will I Know" made #1 in 1985. The producer played drums on the new track while other session musicians included Preston Glass, Walter Afanassief and Randy Jackson.
"I Wanna Dance..." reached #1 in America on the Pop, Dance and Adult Contemporary charts in 1987. The disc also made #1 in Britain, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada.Walden had altered the sound of the song from the couple's original demo, but his instincts proved accurate. The single became 1 of Houston's most famous recordings.
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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#288 I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (WHO LOVES ME) Whitney Houston
The lead single from Whitney Houston's 2nd album was "I Wanna Dance With Somebody". The song was written by a couple consisting of performers George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. They first worked together at a Boeing family wedding. They worked together in the group Sparrow before forming the duo Boy Meets Girl. The couple married in 1988, the same year they reached #5 in America with "Waiting for a Star to Fall".
By the time Narada Michael Walden was in the studio producing Houston on "I Wanna Dance...", Merrill and Rubicam had already written a worldwide #1 for the singer. "How Will I Know" made #1 in 1985. The producer played drums on the new track while other session musicians included Preston Glass, Walter Afanassief and Randy Jackson.
"I Wanna Dance..." reached #1 in America on the Pop, Dance and Adult Contemporary charts in 1987. The disc also made #1 in Britain, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada.Walden had altered the sound of the song from the couple's original demo, but his instincts proved accurate. The single became 1 of Houston's most famous recordings.
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, May 19, 2014
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#1256 UN-BREAK MY HEART Toni Braxton
This Dianne Warren - penned R&B ballad was the major hit from Toni Braxton's 1996 'Secrets' album.
#1257 MEET THE FLINTSTONES The B-52's
Only a group as zany as the B-52s (billed here as The B.C. 52's) could carry off this remake as successfully. From the 1994 film version of the animated series, the title song was written by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera and Hoyt Curtin. Don Was produced the remake.
#1258 I DID WHAT I DID FOR MARIA Tony Christie
Tony Christie avenges his wife's death in this dramatic pop hit from 1971. The song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander.
#1259 AMOR Ben E. King
Leiber & Stoller produced this solo classic from Ben E. KIng (ex-The Drifters). The song was written by Ricardo Lopez Mendez, Gabriel Ruiz and Sunny Skylar. King recorded it in March 1961 and the single charted in July.
#1260 LOVE IS YOU Carol Williams
Salsoul is an underrated record label that bridged disco with the dance music trends that followed. Carol Williams released "Love Is You" , a song written by Vince Montana and Ronnie Walker, in 1977.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1256 UN-BREAK MY HEART Toni Braxton
This Dianne Warren - penned R&B ballad was the major hit from Toni Braxton's 1996 'Secrets' album.
#1257 MEET THE FLINTSTONES The B-52's
Only a group as zany as the B-52s (billed here as The B.C. 52's) could carry off this remake as successfully. From the 1994 film version of the animated series, the title song was written by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera and Hoyt Curtin. Don Was produced the remake.
#1258 I DID WHAT I DID FOR MARIA Tony Christie
Tony Christie avenges his wife's death in this dramatic pop hit from 1971. The song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander.
#1259 AMOR Ben E. King
Leiber & Stoller produced this solo classic from Ben E. KIng (ex-The Drifters). The song was written by Ricardo Lopez Mendez, Gabriel Ruiz and Sunny Skylar. King recorded it in March 1961 and the single charted in July.
#1260 LOVE IS YOU Carol Williams
Salsoul is an underrated record label that bridged disco with the dance music trends that followed. Carol Williams released "Love Is You" , a song written by Vince Montana and Ronnie Walker, in 1977.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
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#289 NOBODY DOES IT BETTER Carly Simon
Carly Simon performed "Nobody Does It Better" for the 1977 instalment of the 007 James Bond movie franchise, 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. The music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch with lyrics penned by Carole Bayer Sager.
When the 2 writers played the song for record producer Richard Perry, he imagined Simon singing it. This led to the latter 2 re-uniting on a recording. Perry produced this major hit for Simon. The single peaked at #2 in the USA for 3 weeks. It reached #7 in Britain and made the Australian, Irish and Canadian Top10s. The song was nominated for an Academy Award, but lost to "You Light Up My Life". Debbie Boone's version of that same ballad had kept "Nobody..." out of the #1 position on the American chart.
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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#289 NOBODY DOES IT BETTER Carly Simon
Carly Simon performed "Nobody Does It Better" for the 1977 instalment of the 007 James Bond movie franchise, 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. The music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch with lyrics penned by Carole Bayer Sager.
When the 2 writers played the song for record producer Richard Perry, he imagined Simon singing it. This led to the latter 2 re-uniting on a recording. Perry produced this major hit for Simon. The single peaked at #2 in the USA for 3 weeks. It reached #7 in Britain and made the Australian, Irish and Canadian Top10s. The song was nominated for an Academy Award, but lost to "You Light Up My Life". Debbie Boone's version of that same ballad had kept "Nobody..." out of the #1 position on the American chart.
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, May 18, 2014
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#1251 SUMMERTIME Billy Stewart
Adapting the song from "Porgy and Bess", Billy Stewart's remake was distinctive from past interpretations. Credited to George & Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward, Stewart's cover was a hit in 1966 on Chess Records. "Motormouth" (Stewart) died in a car accident in 1970, aged 32.
#1252 HEADLINES Alcazar
Alcazar entered "Headlines" in Melodifestivalen hoping to represent Sweden at Eurovision in 2010. The song, written by Peter Bostrom and Tony Nilsson, missed out, but is a great example of Swedish pop.
#1253 LA VIE EN ROSE {Chris Cox Remix} Donna Summer
An Edith Piaf tribute album was compiled in 1993 which included -among others- Pat Benatar, Emmylou Harris and Leon Russell covering a song by the legendary French chanteuse. Donna Summer covered the anthemic "La Vie En Rose". A later U.S. single release featured a Chris Cox remix which was an even more exciting take on the song written by "The Little Sparrow" with Louigny and Mack David. The latter is the brother of Hal David, lyricist for many of the classics co-written with Burt Bacharach.
#1254 A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony" was given a disco make-over in 1976 and wound up on the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack. Walter Murphy applied his classical music credentials to create a US #1 record.
#1255 ROCK YOUR BABY George McCrae
George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby" was 1 of the earliest disco #1s, reaching the top of the US charts in 1974. The song was written by Harry Wayne Casey (K.C.) and Peter Finch of K.C & The Sunshine Band.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
TOP 1500 CHOICE TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1251 SUMMERTIME Billy Stewart
Adapting the song from "Porgy and Bess", Billy Stewart's remake was distinctive from past interpretations. Credited to George & Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward, Stewart's cover was a hit in 1966 on Chess Records. "Motormouth" (Stewart) died in a car accident in 1970, aged 32.
#1252 HEADLINES Alcazar
Alcazar entered "Headlines" in Melodifestivalen hoping to represent Sweden at Eurovision in 2010. The song, written by Peter Bostrom and Tony Nilsson, missed out, but is a great example of Swedish pop.
#1253 LA VIE EN ROSE {Chris Cox Remix} Donna Summer
An Edith Piaf tribute album was compiled in 1993 which included -among others- Pat Benatar, Emmylou Harris and Leon Russell covering a song by the legendary French chanteuse. Donna Summer covered the anthemic "La Vie En Rose". A later U.S. single release featured a Chris Cox remix which was an even more exciting take on the song written by "The Little Sparrow" with Louigny and Mack David. The latter is the brother of Hal David, lyricist for many of the classics co-written with Burt Bacharach.
#1254 A FIFTH OF BEETHOVEN Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony" was given a disco make-over in 1976 and wound up on the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack. Walter Murphy applied his classical music credentials to create a US #1 record.
#1255 ROCK YOUR BABY George McCrae
George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby" was 1 of the earliest disco #1s, reaching the top of the US charts in 1974. The song was written by Harry Wayne Casey (K.C.) and Peter Finch of K.C & The Sunshine Band.
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 as well as continuing the ascent through 1 of the remaining songs to #1 daily.
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