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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 21, 2015 13:53:15 GMT -5
The Doobie Brothers were crawling up the Hot 100 with what would become their second top 40 single. "Jesus Is Just Alright", a Byrds cover would eventually peak at #35 and stay on the Hot 100 for 11 weeks. IMO the "B" side should have been the hit. It is another great road trip song. Rockin' Down The Highway - Doobie Brothers
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 26, 2015 23:51:42 GMT -5
Looking at the Top 10 from February 1, 1964, there were 3 new entries. Rick Nelson's "For You" and Dionne Warwick's "Anyone Who Had A Heart" were the #10 & #9 songs respectively. Leslie Gore's "You Don't Own Me" was poised to take over the top spot leaping from 13-2. On the downturn, Bobby Vinton's "There I Said It Again" fell out of the top spot after a 4 week run, and the Kingsmen ended their 6 week stay at #2, falling from 2-6. Leslie Gore would never reach the top with "You Don't Own Me", and the rest of the Top 10 was relegated to second tier status save one song whose chart action to this point was 45-3-1. This was the week the Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" became their first number one hit in the US. With "She Loves You" leaping from 69-21 the same week, the British Invasion had truly begun. Love the "B" side classic even more which peaked at #14. Tiffany gender-bended it in the 80s and reached #7. I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 5, 2015 5:59:18 GMT -5
The highest debuting song in the Hot 100 for 2/12/83 was Styx's "Mr. Roboto". From their soon to be released album "Kilroy Was Here", it would kick off Casey show at #40. They went back to their previous album "Paradise Theatre" for the "B" side. A great song with poignant lead vocals shared by James Young and Tommy Shaw. Snowblind - Styx
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 14, 2015 6:51:44 GMT -5
February 13, 1971 marked the debut of Cat Stevens in the Hot 100. "Wild World" debuted at #83 and would eventually peak at #11 during its 13 weeks on the charts. Love the "B" side, a moody reflective type song that would be his trademark through most of his career. Miles From Nowhere - Cat Stevens
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 18, 2015 21:45:14 GMT -5
Elton John was in his third and final week at the top of the charts with "Crocodile Rock" his first #1 hit. It was also the first single issued on the MCA label, following the dissolution of the Decca, Kapp, Uni (Elton's previous label), and Coral labels. As with many of Elton's 45s, I played the classic "B" side just as often. Don't know if it was intentional, but it reminds be of "Cracklin' Rosie" a lot. Elderberry Wine - Elton John
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 26, 2015 21:57:57 GMT -5
On February 28, 1981, ex-Poco and ex-Eagles Randy Meisner was firmly entrenched in the Top 40 with his second hit. "Hearts On Fire" would be his highest charting record, peaking at #19. The "B" side classic has an interesting history. It was originally written by Richie Furay for the second Poco album (self-titled). Randy originally sang the lead, but his vocals were erased and replaced by Furay's when Randy left the band during the making of the album. He resurrected this bluesy number from his past as a great "B" side. Anyway Bye Bye - Randy Meisner
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 5, 2015 21:50:47 GMT -5
Badfinger debuted in the Top 40 with the Paul McCartney penned "Come And Get It". It was at #38 in its fifth week on the way to peaking at #7 during a 15 week run. On WCFL in Chicago, the "B" side classic was listed as the "A" side for 4 weeks. Also a cut on the "Magic Christian Music" soundtrack. Rock Of All Ages - Badfinger
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 12, 2015 16:33:43 GMT -5
The first single off the "Hotel California" album "New Kid In Town" was ending its chart run on March 19, 1977 having peaked at #1. Like the other four #1 hits for the Eagles, it spent only one week at the top. The "B" side classic is a great tune featuring the double charged guitars of Don Felder and Joe Walsh. A great track that doesn't get played often enough. Victim Of Love - Eagles
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 16, 2015 22:39:19 GMT -5
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 23, 2015 22:11:10 GMT -5
Sly & The Family Stone was "sly"-ding down the charts on March 22, 1969 after reaching the top for the first time with "Everyday People". The "B" side classic was on the charts as well, at its #89 peak position. No one can sing the scales like Rosie Stone (whose birthday was last Saturday)! Sing A Simple Song - Sly & The Family Stone
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 1, 2015 5:31:08 GMT -5
We'll stay in 1969 and note Led Zeppelin's Hot 100 debut on March 29. "Good Times Bad Times" entered at #94. Unfortunately, it was bad times the first time around. The song briefly charted for four weeks, peaking at #80. Using the wayback machine, we're now in the spring of 1969. My dad goes downstairs for the umpteenth time asking my uncle to turn that "infernal noise" down! He probably wanted to listen to Sinatra or Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. My uncle is playing for me on his state of the art (for 1969) Marantz stereo the debut Led Zeppelin album. He's smiling looking at me slack-jawed amazed at Jimmy Page's six-string aural assault followed by Robert Plant's wailing vocal prowess on what is this week's "B" side classic. At this moment in our household there truly was a... Communication Breakdown - Led Zeppelin
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Post by JessieLou on Apr 3, 2015 9:15:45 GMT -5
The first single off the "Hotel California" album "New Kid In Town" was ending its chart run on March 19, 1977 having peaked at #1. Like the other four #1 hits for the Eagles, it spent only one week at the top. The "B" side classic is a great tune featuring the double charged guitars of Don Felder and Joe Walsh. A great track that doesn't get played often enough. Victim Of Love - EaglesThis is actually my favorite Eagles song. Love it.
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 9, 2015 5:44:40 GMT -5
April 11, 1956 saw Elvis racing toward the top of the charts. His first Top 40 single for RCA "Heartbreak Hotel" was at #3, and would top the charts two weeks later. His former Sun Records label mate was close behind him at #5. Carl Perkins (whose birthday is today) "Blue Suede Shoes" would peak at #4 and become the first million seller for the label. Ringo Starr took a shine to the flip side. This "B" side classic is among several Carl Perkins tunes covered by the Beatles. Honey Don't - Carl Perkins
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 13, 2015 12:36:45 GMT -5
With all the love directed toward George Harrison's "What Is Life" on the Chart Critiques thread, thought I'd flip it over for this week's "B" side classic from April 17, 1971. It's basically a case of George loving y'all back, as he dedicated this one to the die-hard fans. As reviewed in Rolling Stone: "One of the most wonderful cuts on the album, however, is the Dylan-inspired "Apple Scruffs." Done with harmonica and acoustic guitar, it sounds as if it was recorded while Spector was out for coffee. The song itself is George's affectionate appreciation of his famous fans, and the first song of the Seventies to recapture those dewy-eyed Sixties."Apple Scruffs - George Harrison
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 20, 2015 21:16:33 GMT -5
Don McLean's follow-up to "American Pie" was inside the Top 20 on April 22, 1972. "Vincent" was at #16 and would eventually peak at #12 during its 12 week chart run. Always preferred the "B" side and the 1972 version of this song. The 1981 version is good but it has a dramatic feel. The earlier version captures a regretful feeling as dreams are slipping away. A very powerful and underrated song. Castles In The Air - Don McLean
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