CAFFE` LATTE`TOP 2000 TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1509 I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF Marcia Hines
Boston- born Marcia Hines has called Australia home since the 1970s. Her cover of Burt Bacharach & Hal David's "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself" in 1976 was 1 of her many chart entries during that decade in her adoptive country. .
#1510 THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK Simon & Garfunkel
"The Only Living Boy In New York" was included on Simon & Garfunkel's opus 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' album in 1970. It finds songwriter Paul contemplating the departure of Art (aka Tom) to pursue his acting ambitions in Mexico. Their harmonies add magic.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE` TOP 2000 TRACKS
#196 TURN THE BEAT AROUND Vicki Sue Robinson
New Yorker Vicki Sue Robinson was born in 1954 to an interracial couple. Her public debut as a singer was at the age of 6. In her teens, she was cast in the hit musicals "Hair" and "Jesus Christ Superstar". In 1976, Robinson scored 1 of the earliest disco hit singles with "Turn The Beat Around".
The song was written by brothers Gerald and Pete Jackson and was included on Robinson's debut album 'Never Gonna Let You Go'. Warren Schatz produced the track. The single reached #1 on the US Disco Chart as well as 10 Pop in 1976.
Robinson released various albums during the 1970s while also branching out as an actress in films. In 1983, she released a disco remake of Lulu's "To Sir With Love". In 1997 she enjoyed a revival on the UK Dance Chart with "House Of Joy".
Laura Branigan recorded a remake of "Turn The Beat..." in 1990. Gloria Estefan scored a hit with her cover 4 years later. Robinson's original was sampled on the Dannii Minogue & The Soul Seekerz 2005 chart hit "Perfection". The singer had sadly died of cancer 5 years prior at her home in the US.
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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also included from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
#196 TURN THE BEAT AROUND Vicki Sue Robinson
New Yorker Vicki Sue Robinson was born in 1954 to an interracial couple. Her public debut as a singer was at the age of 6. In her teens, she was cast in the hit musicals "Hair" and "Jesus Christ Superstar". In 1976, Robinson scored 1 of the earliest disco hit singles with "Turn The Beat Around".
The song was written by brothers Gerald and Pete Jackson and was included on Robinson's debut album 'Never Gonna Let You Go'. Warren Schatz produced the track. The single reached #1 on the US Disco Chart as well as 10 Pop in 1976.
Robinson released various albums during the 1970s while also branching out as an actress in films. In 1983, she released a disco remake of Lulu's "To Sir With Love". In 1997 she enjoyed a revival on the UK Dance Chart with "House Of Joy".
Laura Branigan recorded a remake of "Turn The Beat..." in 1990. Gloria Estefan scored a hit with her cover 4 years later. Robinson's original was sampled on the Dannii Minogue & The Soul Seekerz 2005 chart hit "Perfection". The singer had sadly died of cancer 5 years prior at her home in the US.
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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also included from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`TOP 2000 TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1507 ACROSS 110th STREET Bobby Womack
The 1972 blaxploitation film 'Across 110th Street' featured the sublime title song performed by Bobby Womack. It was produced by and co-written by the R&B singer with J.J. Johnson. A new audience discovered the song in 1997 via the Tarantino film 'Jackie Brown'.
#1508 LUCKY NUMBER Lene Lovich
Unique artist Lene Lovich reached #2 in Australia & 3 in Britain in 1979 with her quirky "Lucky Number", a song she co-penned with Les Chappell.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
#1507 ACROSS 110th STREET Bobby Womack
The 1972 blaxploitation film 'Across 110th Street' featured the sublime title song performed by Bobby Womack. It was produced by and co-written by the R&B singer with J.J. Johnson. A new audience discovered the song in 1997 via the Tarantino film 'Jackie Brown'.
#1508 LUCKY NUMBER Lene Lovich
Unique artist Lene Lovich reached #2 in Australia & 3 in Britain in 1979 with her quirky "Lucky Number", a song she co-penned with Les Chappell.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
CAFFE` LATTE` TOP 2000 TRACKS
#197 LOVEFOOL The Cardigans
Swedish band The Cardigans formed in 1992 and had moved into an apartment together by the following year to commence creating music. Debut album 'Emmerdale' was a domestic hit for the Swedes in 1994. Follow-up 'Life' widened the group's appeal a year later. America took notice around the release of the 1996 album, 'First Band on the Moon'. The Cardigans broke through with the catchy "Lovefool", a song from that album and featured in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of 'Romeo + Juliet' that same year. The movie -which starred Leonardo di Caprio and Claire Danes- and its soundtrack, proved a worldwide hit.
"Lovefool" was written by group members Peter Svensson and Nina Persson. Tore Johansson produced the track for The Cardigans' album. Its use in 'Romeo + Juliet' helped expose the catchy tune to a wider audience. The single reached #1 in New Zealand and peaked at #2 in the US and UK.
Following its success, The Cardigans charted with other singles, including "My Favourite Game" in 1998, "Erase / Rewind" and "Burning Down the House" - the latter a collaboration with Tom Jones - the following year. Their most recent album release was 'Super Extra Gravity' 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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also added from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
#197 LOVEFOOL The Cardigans
Swedish band The Cardigans formed in 1992 and had moved into an apartment together by the following year to commence creating music. Debut album 'Emmerdale' was a domestic hit for the Swedes in 1994. Follow-up 'Life' widened the group's appeal a year later. America took notice around the release of the 1996 album, 'First Band on the Moon'. The Cardigans broke through with the catchy "Lovefool", a song from that album and featured in Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of 'Romeo + Juliet' that same year. The movie -which starred Leonardo di Caprio and Claire Danes- and its soundtrack, proved a worldwide hit.
"Lovefool" was written by group members Peter Svensson and Nina Persson. Tore Johansson produced the track for The Cardigans' album. Its use in 'Romeo + Juliet' helped expose the catchy tune to a wider audience. The single reached #1 in New Zealand and peaked at #2 in the US and UK.
Following its success, The Cardigans charted with other singles, including "My Favourite Game" in 1998, "Erase / Rewind" and "Burning Down the House" - the latter a collaboration with Tom Jones - the following year. Their most recent album release was 'Super Extra Gravity' 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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also added from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
Monday, August 18, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`TOP 2000 TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1505 THE SOUND Mary Mary
Mary Mary is a contemporary gospel act who delivered the fun and upbeat track "The Sound" for the 'Cadillac Records' soundtrack album in 2008. The duo consists of twin sisters Tina and Erica Campbell, who co-wrote the song with Warryn Campbell.
#1506 ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND Abba
A song previously released as a single by its writers: Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson; "Rock 'n' Roll Band" was given a makeover and wound up on ABBA's debut album 'Ring Ring' in 1973.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
#1505 THE SOUND Mary Mary
Mary Mary is a contemporary gospel act who delivered the fun and upbeat track "The Sound" for the 'Cadillac Records' soundtrack album in 2008. The duo consists of twin sisters Tina and Erica Campbell, who co-wrote the song with Warryn Campbell.
#1506 ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND Abba
A song previously released as a single by its writers: Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson; "Rock 'n' Roll Band" was given a makeover and wound up on ABBA's debut album 'Ring Ring' in 1973.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 2000 CHOICE TRACKS
#198 I LOVE TO LOVE (BUT MY BABY LOVES TO DANCE) Tina Charles
Tina Charles' collaboration with Biddu finally paid dividends in 1976. "I Love To Love" made her a pop star. Charles was born Tina Hoskins and began recording while in her teens. An early single, "Good to be Alive" featured a then unknown Elton John on backup vocals. This led to regular work with The Two Ronnies, Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck.
"I Love To Love" has proven to be an enduring disco song. Jack Robinson and James Bolden co-wrote the hit. Biddu handled its production. The single spent 3 weeks atop the British chart. It also topped the Irish music survey. In the Netherlands, the disc peaked at #2. On the Australian and German charts, the single reached #6.
While Charles' chart run was short-lived, she continues working to this day. A remix of "I Love To Love" was released featuring Blue Chips in 2004. In 2011, Charles released a new single, entitled "Your Love is my Light".
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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also added from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
TOP 2000 CHOICE TRACKS
#198 I LOVE TO LOVE (BUT MY BABY LOVES TO DANCE) Tina Charles
Tina Charles' collaboration with Biddu finally paid dividends in 1976. "I Love To Love" made her a pop star. Charles was born Tina Hoskins and began recording while in her teens. An early single, "Good to be Alive" featured a then unknown Elton John on backup vocals. This led to regular work with The Two Ronnies, Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck.
"I Love To Love" has proven to be an enduring disco song. Jack Robinson and James Bolden co-wrote the hit. Biddu handled its production. The single spent 3 weeks atop the British chart. It also topped the Irish music survey. In the Netherlands, the disc peaked at #2. On the Australian and German charts, the single reached #6.
While Charles' chart run was short-lived, she continues working to this day. A remix of "I Love To Love" was released featuring Blue Chips in 2004. In 2011, Charles released a new single, entitled "Your Love is my Light".
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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also added from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE` TOP 2000 TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1503 CALIFORNIA GIRLS The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys dropped their majestic "California Girls" in 1964. Brian Wilson and Mike Love created the classic song. The former's production proved visionary. It reached #3 in the USA.
#1504 HIT THE ROAD JACK Ray Charles
Ray Charles widened the parameters of pop music with "Hit The Road Jack", his 1961 US #1 reading of the Percy Mayfield song, by injecting it with gospel's call and response.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
#1503 CALIFORNIA GIRLS The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys dropped their majestic "California Girls" in 1964. Brian Wilson and Mike Love created the classic song. The former's production proved visionary. It reached #3 in the USA.
#1504 HIT THE ROAD JACK Ray Charles
Ray Charles widened the parameters of pop music with "Hit The Road Jack", his 1961 US #1 reading of the Percy Mayfield song, by injecting it with gospel's call and response.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 2000 CHOICE TRACKS
#199 AND THAT REMINDS ME (MY HEART REMINDS ME) The Four Seasons
Some remakes approach a song in such a creative and skilful manner that the new version becomes the definitive interpretation. The transformation of "And That Reminds Me" from Della Reese's 1957 original is one such example. Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio apply their production booth magic on The Four Seasons' cover.
The song was penned by Camillo Bargoni, Dante Panzuti, Paul Siegel and Al Stillman. Reese's original charted, climbing to #9 in the USA. Other versions followed, by artists ranging from Dean Martin to Vicki Carr in the 1960s. The Four Seasons recorded their cover in 1969. They peaked at #45 in the USA with their version of the hit song. Valli's falsetto is put to great effect on their rendition.
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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also added from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
TOP 2000 CHOICE TRACKS
#199 AND THAT REMINDS ME (MY HEART REMINDS ME) The Four Seasons
Some remakes approach a song in such a creative and skilful manner that the new version becomes the definitive interpretation. The transformation of "And That Reminds Me" from Della Reese's 1957 original is one such example. Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio apply their production booth magic on The Four Seasons' cover.
The song was penned by Camillo Bargoni, Dante Panzuti, Paul Siegel and Al Stillman. Reese's original charted, climbing to #9 in the USA. Other versions followed, by artists ranging from Dean Martin to Vicki Carr in the 1960s. The Four Seasons recorded their cover in 1969. They peaked at #45 in the USA with their version of the hit song. Valli's falsetto is put to great effect on their rendition.
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.
A new song from the Top 200 is added each day, while another 2 are also added from positions 1501-2000 daily. Check back here every 12 hours for an update of the 2000.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
CAFFE` LATTE`TOP 2000 TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}
#1501 SUPERSTITION Stevie Wonder
"Superstition", written & produced by Stevie Wonder, was a funky US #1 hit lifted off his 1972 'Talking Book' album. It features Jeff Beck on guitar, Trevor Laurence on sax and Steve Madaio on trumpet.
#1502 RUN WILD Barbra Streisand
Brothers Barry & Robin Gibb wrote "Run Wild" for Barbra Streisand's mega-selling 'Guilty' album, dropped in 1980.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
#1501 SUPERSTITION Stevie Wonder
"Superstition", written & produced by Stevie Wonder, was a funky US #1 hit lifted off his 1972 'Talking Book' album. It features Jeff Beck on guitar, Trevor Laurence on sax and Steve Madaio on trumpet.
#1502 RUN WILD Barbra Streisand
Brothers Barry & Robin Gibb wrote "Run Wild" for Barbra Streisand's mega-selling 'Guilty' album, dropped in 1980.
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.
Along with climbing among the Top 200 each day, 2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will also be added daily.
The Caffe` Latte` Top 10 Tracks this week:
1 Fireball PITBULL featuring JOHN RYAN 1wk 3 3
2 Do What You Wanna Do {MYNC Radio Edit} NILE RODGERS 5 3
3 New York State Of Mind BARBRA STREISAND & BILLY JOEL NEW
4 Lovers On The Sun DAVID GUETTA featuring SAM MARTIN 1 5
5 Love Never Felt So Good {Frankie Knuckles Edit} MICHAEL JACKSON & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE NEW
6 Problem ARIANA GRANDE featuring IGGY AZALEA 9 2
7 All About That Bass MEGHAN TRAINOR 8 2
8 Your Love NICOLE SCHERZINGER NEW
9 Can't Take My Eyes Off You JOHN LLOYD YOUNG 7 4
10 Way We Are KOVE featuring MELISSA STEEL 2 4
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