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Post by rayshae3 on Aug 20, 2014 2:56:32 GMT -5
Another un-lost song, that if you currently listen to any classic rock or classic hit station (not to mention being used in multiple commercials in the last decade), you would think it was one of the top songs of 1981. Not even close: With a healthy jump of 10 places to #53 for week ending August 22, 1981, its climb would slow down over the next few weeks and gets stuck at a high of #49. From the album ‘East Side Story” that saw the group which previously had much younger new-wave based fans, broaden its constituencies into more mainstream rock; thanks to Paul Carrack’s lead vocals (who by this point was yet to join Mike & the Mechanics and was best-known previously for singing lead on Ace’s “How Long”). Co-produced by Elvis Costello, Tempted-Squeeze
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Post by dukelightning on Aug 20, 2014 9:26:18 GMT -5
Albany, NY's WFLY, who were a year away from carrying AT40, played this song regularly in the summer in 1981. Certainly would have been a top 40 hit nationally had it been released a couple years later and that includes being re-released.
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Post by rayshae3 on Aug 20, 2014 11:30:34 GMT -5
What I said being one of the top songs of 1981; chartwise I had Hot 100 singles like “Morning Train” by Sheena Easton or Joey Scarbury “Believe It or Not” in mind to compare it with: songs that were huge at the time, but more so depleted in airplay overtime (unlike the Squeeze song). Looking at ‘Billboard Singles Radio Action’ there were a few top 40 stations that added "Tempted" to their playlists, but they were few and far between. Other than that, unlike the Hot 100, it did better on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart (#8 on 8/8/81!) BTW, just to compare how different the Squeeze’s sound was on their fourth album (that contained “Tempted”) with their music just a couple of years earlier, here’s one of their signature tunes from their slightly more new wave era called “Cool for Cats” that came out in 1979. Cool for Cats-SqueezeAlso, the extended keyboard work on “Cool for Cats” is by Jools Holland, who was replaced by another keyboard player (albeit temporarily) for 1981 “East Side Story” album: the very same Paul Carrack.
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Post by pgfromwp on Aug 23, 2014 12:27:17 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from 8/27/83 (SXM), which failed to crack Billboard's top 40. From the album "The Hurting": "Change" - Tears for Fears
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 25, 2014 20:32:45 GMT -5
It was one week removed from its #58 peak on August 31, 1985, and stayed on the chart for 12 weeks. Given the song's genre, that's a pretty long chart run. Don't think this is who Abba had in mind for their hit "Fernando" nine years earlier. You Look Marvellous - Billy Crystal
On a serious note, Billy delivered a moving tribute to Robin Williams at the Emmy awards Monday evening. Billy Crystal salutes Robin Williams
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Post by pgfromwp on Aug 30, 2014 12:23:12 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from 9/05/87, which failed to crack Billboard's top 40. From the album "Once Bitten":
"Rock Me" - Great White .
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 1, 2014 12:26:25 GMT -5
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Post by rayshae3 on Sept 3, 2014 4:37:49 GMT -5
For week ending August 31, 1985, new at #76; Third single from the album ‘Rhythm of the Night’, following their only top 10 hits, the title track and “Who’s Holding Donna Now”. Unlike those two, the third single (that has lead billing by El DeBarge) failed to get higher than #46. Produced by Eldra and co-written w/his brother Chico. Same title as an old Rod Stewart song, but different song. Less melodic and more rhythmic than their usual numbers: You Wear It Well-El DeBarge with DeBarge
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Post by pb on Sept 3, 2014 8:11:43 GMT -5
^^ I remember an episode of The Facts Of Life where the characters won a contest to perform backing vocals on this song.
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 8, 2014 5:33:45 GMT -5
It's well known that "Video Killed The Radio Star" by the Buggles was the first video played on MTV. The lost 80s classic from September 13, 1980 was the second video to be played. A great Young Rascals cover that was well suited for her musically. Just missed the Top 40, peaking at #42 and staying on the charts for 11 weeks. You Better Run - Pat Benetar
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Post by pgfromwp on Sept 8, 2014 15:15:09 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from 9/13/80, which failed to crack Billboard's top 40. From the album "Playing for Keeps":
"Running Back" - Eddie Money
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 18, 2014 5:26:01 GMT -5
From September 8, 1984: Given his body of work, it's hard to believe this 2003 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (inducted with his band) only charted in the Hot 100 three times. This lost 80s classic is the only one that missed the Top 40, hanging on the charts for 9 weeks and peaking at #56. He gets a little help from one-half of the rock era's #1 duo on this one. The Only Flame In Town - Elvis Costello
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 24, 2014 5:20:18 GMT -5
From his 13th studio album "Like A Rock", the second third single is the subject of this week's lost 80s classic from September 27, 1986. Peaked at #52 during its 9 week stay on the charts. It's You - Bob Seger
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Post by mga707 on Sept 24, 2014 10:25:21 GMT -5
From his 13th studio album "Like A Rock", the second single is the subject of this week's lost 80s classic from September 27, 1986. Peaked at #52 during its 9 week stay on the charts. It's You - Bob SegerMinor correction: "It's You" was the third single from "Like a Rock", after "American Storm" and the title track (Chevy Truck song ).
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 1, 2014 20:57:46 GMT -5
For October 3, 1981, we'll go with a song that seemed to be very out of character for this trio. Instead of crunching bluesy guitars, we get a heartfelt ballad with a country twang to it. Charted for four weeks peaking at #77. From the album "El Loco". Leila - Z Z Top
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