THE TOP 50 SONGS that were REVIVED, Today: #30-21. More > tomorrow.
Caffè Lattè looks back on:
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30 DANCING QUEEN ABBA
Crowned
ABBA’s most famous track years ago, this 1976 worldwide #1 single has been
re-issued. In 1992, the disc returned to the charts in Britain, Australia,
Europe and New Zealand when the group suddenly became cool again.
29 WICKED GAME Chris Isaak
Initially
released in mid-1989, the single was stalling until being featured in the 1990
David Lynch film ‘Wild At Heart’. The disc gained airplay and enough sales to
reach the British, American and Canadian Top 10s.
28 OLD TIME ROCK AND
ROLL Bob Seger
Released
as a single in 1979, this rock track remained obscure until Tom Cruise danced
in his underwear to it in the 1983 hit film ‘Risky Business’.
27 SACRIFICE Elton John
When
this ballad was first released, it barely dented the charts. Despite this, the
song continued being played on radio. Follow-up single “Healing Hands” was then
issued as a double A-sided single with “Sacrifice”. Together, the two songs
topped the UK Chart.
26 AT THIS MOMENT Billy Vera &
The Beaters
In
the TV series “Family Ties”, Alex Keaton (portrayed by Michael J. Fox) was romantically
involved with Ellen (played by his real-life future wife Tracy Pollan). This song
was played often on the show. Despite being 5 years old, it topped the
US and Canadian charts.
25 CRUEL SUMMER Taylor Swift
This
song instantly became a fan favourite. Many commentators were surprised that it
was not issued as a single. First heard on the 2019 album ‘Lover’, the singer’s
label relented and issued it as a single in 2023. “Cruel Summer” went on to
reach #1 in America, Canada and Australia. It peaked at #2 in Britain.
24 NIGHTS IN WHITE
SATIN The Moody Blues
First
released in 1967, this epic track made the UK Top 20 but stalled at #103
Stateside. When the single was re-issued in 1972. It reached #2 in America and
remains the group’s biggest hit there.
23 RING RING ABBA
When
ABBA first tried out to represent Sweden at Eurovision, it was with this song.
Although the judges passed on the song, the public loved it. The following
year, ABBA won the Song Contest with “Waterloo”. In 1975, ABBA were ubiquitous
in Australia and this led to the song’s re-release. The single peaked at #7 in
1976.
22 MONSTER MASH Bobby “Boris”
Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers
A
perennial Halloween favourite, this single reached #1 in America in 1962. In
1973, the disc reached #3 in the UK. It most recently re-charted in 2021, climbing
to #37 in the U.S.A.
21 TWIST AND SHOUT The Beatles
Originally
released in 1964, this remake peaked at #2 in America. The song was featured in
the 1986 film ‘Ferris Beuller’s Day Off’ which propelled it back into the
American Top 40. The disc peaked at #23.
