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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 22, 2014 6:26:02 GMT -5
From December 28, 1980, this lost 80s classic was sliding down the charts, having peaked at #48. The boys from Rockford would spend 12 weeks on the charts with this one. Stop This Game - Cheap Trick
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 31, 2014 0:24:24 GMT -5
English remake of an American 1966 classic set in Boston by an LA band. Very Mick Jagger sounding vocals. From January 5, 1980, it would peak at #51 during its 10 week run. Dirty Water - Inmates
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Post by adam31 on Jan 2, 2015 15:46:13 GMT -5
Entering the Hot 100 this week back in 1989 at #97, a song I can't believe did not hit the Top 40. It only peaked at #58. This hard rockin' band was managed by Gene Simmons. House Of Lords - I Wanna Be Loved
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 7, 2015 20:43:38 GMT -5
It was the last Hot 100 hit for this legendary band, and this year will be their last full-blown tour. I saw them a couple of years ago, and it definitely was one of the best concerts I've seen. Although two of the original members are no longer with us, the musicians taking their place are of top quality. Ringo Starr's son Zack Starkey is the drummer, bass player Pino Palladino is among the best, and Simon Townsend is an accomplished guitarist in his own right. On 1/15/83 this lost 80s classic was in the fourth of a six week chart run. This classic rock staple would peak at #68. Eminence Front - Who
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 13, 2015 22:42:17 GMT -5
The lost 80s classic from January 18, 1986 was in its eleventh and final week on the hot 100, having peaked at #61. What do Linda Ronstadt, Bobby Fuller, Santana, Blind Faith, Rolling Stones, and John Mellencamp among many others have in common? Like this singer/songwriter, they recorded wonderful remakes from the catalog of the legendary Buddy Holly. Everyday - James Taylor
The lost 80s classic featured in the January 19, 1980 hot 100 was unfortunately too little in terms of time on the charts (peak #70, 4 weeks) and too short in terms of song length (about 3 minutes). It was their third single off a great album "Evolution", which also featured their first top 20 hit "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'". Too Late - Journey
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 19, 2015 21:29:14 GMT -5
When I saw them play this one live, it brought down the house. From January 21, 1984, it's an 80s lost classic that I can't believe it wasn't at least top 20 much less peaking at #51 during its 12 weeks in the hot 100. This one laid the groundwork for what was to come. Their next 5 singles all made the top 20. (You Can Still) Rock In America - Night Ranger
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 28, 2015 10:13:19 GMT -5
The lost 80s classic from January 31, 1987 went top 10 on the country charts. On the Hot 100, it peaked at #71 during its 8 week stay. Superstar pop meets superstar country creating a beautiful ballad. Deep River Woman - Lionel Richie (with Alabama)
From January 31, 1981 since it's a "B" show I'm going with a repeat. It bubbled under for 7 weeks peaking at #102, but is one of their greats. As featured in the soundtrack to the movie "Inside Moves". Outside - Ambrosia
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 5, 2015 5:28:41 GMT -5
This lost 80's classic from 2/12/83 was the only Hot 100 single for this Los Angeles new wave band. Debuting at #87, it would peak at #42 during its 12 week chart run. The Fanatic - Felony
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 10, 2015 6:27:31 GMT -5
This lost 80s classic from February 16, 1985 had a brief 3 week stay on the charts, peaking at #88. A politically charged song looking at the victims of war. If I Had A Rocket Launcher - Bruce Cockburn
From February 16, 1980, the band Survivor was convinced to give this song away because it was too "Southern" sounding. The first chart single for 38 Special, it would peak at #43 during a 9 week chart run. Survivor's Jim Peterik would also co-write 38 Special's next 3 singles, "Hold On Loosely", "Fantasy Girl", and the top 10 "Caught Up In You". Rockin' Into The Night - 38 Special
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 16, 2015 22:16:54 GMT -5
This lost 80s classic from February 27, 1988 was by the woman who won the Grammy for best new artist in 1971. Her 23rd Hot 100 single peaked at #54 during a nine week chart run. Although she is backed by a trio of singers for this appearance on David Letterman, the studio version features backing vocals by Roberta Flack. All I Want Is You - Carly SimonBy the way, Carly and Roberta each reached the Top 40 with different songs sharing the title "Jesse". Roberta Flack's song made it to #30 in 1973, and Carly's peaked at #11 in 1980.
Speaking of Simon, he is featured in a duet on this lost 80s classic from February 26, 1983. The song peaked at #51 during its 8 weeks on the hot 100. The Blues - Randy Newman and Paul Simon
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Post by JessieLou on Feb 17, 2015 21:48:53 GMT -5
Love the Night Ranger, 38 Special, and especially Carly Simon songs!
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Post by matt on Feb 18, 2015 11:23:39 GMT -5
This weekend we're getting 1988, which I've always thought of as a year that had so many great songs that didn't make the top 40. In fact, most of my favorite songs from 1988 were songs that hit the Hot 100 but missed the top 40, and the Hot 100 for 2/27/88 is no exception. I count about a half dozen great songs on this chart that would fit that bill. The one I'm throwing out fortunately doesn't have a video available on YouTube because the artist is notorious for not allowing his videos to be made available for free online... Prince "Hot Thing" - in it's peak week at #63...one of the best of his hits that didn't make the 40. Here's another that does have a video available, and I'm still surprised this one didn't climb higher than #57: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0-wqIwbkYc
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 23, 2015 21:53:48 GMT -5
This lost 80s classic debuted at #93 on March 3, 1984. It would peak at #81 during its 8 week run in the Hot 100. Their next single would be their only top 40 hit, and top the R & B charts for 5 weeks. No Parking (On The Dance Floor) - Midnight Star
The lost classic from March 1, 1986 debuted at #92. In spite of being on the charts for 6 weeks, it could get no higher than #90. Cher reached the Top 10 with her version in late 1987 after an 8 year absence from the Top 40. I Found Someone - Laura Branigan
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Post by matt on Feb 25, 2015 17:34:11 GMT -5
My lost 80's pick for the week of March 1, 1986: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMdf1onDkxAThis song didn't make it past #91 on the Hot 100, but was a top 10 hit over in the UK in 1984...
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 2, 2015 20:56:46 GMT -5
From March 6, 1982 this lost 80s classic bubbled under for 6 weeks, peaking at #102. It's a good rocker by the other great Canadian power trio. Say Goodbye - Triumph
From March 14, 1987 this lost 80s classic was a single release from his Live [1975-1985] box set. He wrote it but it ended up being the biggest hit in the Pointer Sisters career, peaking at #2. His live version would reach #46 during its 8 week chart run. Fire - Bruce Springsteen
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