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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 14, 2015 22:52:36 GMT -5
October 15, 1966 saw the Kinks spending their last week at #48 with their #14 hit "Sunny Afternoon". It would be another 4 years before they would reach the Top 40, peaking at #9 with "Lola" in 1970. Great "B" side classic, brooding and punkish in nature. Written by Ray Davies for the Animals, it was rejected so the Kinks put out their own version with Ray's brother Dave on lead vocals. I'm Not Like Everybody Else - Kinks
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Post by bestmusicexpert on Oct 16, 2015 12:39:05 GMT -5
From October 6, 1979, the first single off Foreigner's third album "Head Games" was slowly climbing the Top 40. "Dirty White Boy" was at #24, and would eventually halve the distance between its current position and the top of the charts, peaking at #12. The "B" side classic has become an essential Foreigner album track through the years. Another great song about a man, his car, and a need for speed. Rev On The Red Line - ForeignerHe mentions a local street in Rochester well known for drag racing: Lake Avenue.
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Post by retroguy on Oct 16, 2015 21:46:50 GMT -5
From October 6, 1979, the first single off Foreigner's third album "Head Games" was slowly climbing the Top 40. "Dirty White Boy" was at #24, and would eventually halve the distance between its current position and the top of the charts, peaking at #12. The "B" side classic has become an essential Foreigner album track through the years. Another great song about a man, his car, and a need for speed. Rev On The Red Line - ForeignerLOVE THIS SONG !! It should have been saved for a single release on its own. I think it would have been a better choice for a 3rd single than Women which peaked at #41
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 23, 2015 18:14:33 GMT -5
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 27, 2015 21:42:18 GMT -5
Eric Carmen debuted in the top 40 on October 28, 1978. The great "Change Of Heart" entered at #37 and would eventually peak at #19. The "B" side classic Eric wrote and gave to Shaun Cassidy the previous year. It was the second time Eric had given Shaun a Top 10 single; the first one was "That's Rock And Roll". The title character was named after Natalie Wood's character in the movie "Splendor In The Grass". Hey Deanie - Eric Carmen
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Post by mga707 on Oct 27, 2015 23:00:18 GMT -5
Eric Carmen debuted in the top 40 on October 28, 1978. The great "Change Of Heart" entered at #37 and would eventually peak at #19. The "B" side classic Eric wrote and gave to Shaun Cassidy the previous year. It was the second time Eric had given Shaun a Top 10 single; the first one was "That's Rock And Roll". The title character was named after Natalie Wood's character in the movie "Splendor In The Grass". Hey Deanie - Eric CarmenGood pop tune, by either Eric or Shaun.
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 4, 2015 23:22:01 GMT -5
This one first appeared as the "B" side to his 1980/1981 Top 10 hit "Same Old Lang Syne". It would appear as a "B" side a third time, backing his 1983 hit "Make Love Stay" which peaked at #29. In between, the second appearance from November 6, 1982 is this week's "B" side classic. It's the flip of "Missing You" which managed a #23 peak. Hearts And Crafts - Dan Fogelberg
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 13, 2015 14:57:35 GMT -5
On November 13, 1970, Eric Clapton made his first solo Top 40 appearance. His cover of J.J. Cale's "After Midnight" debuted at #35 and was on its way to a #18 peak. The "B" side classic is a beautiful ballad written by Eric. As with many "B" sides, it was a flip side multiple times. It was also included on the "B" side of "Let It Rain". Easy Now - Eric Clapton
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 18, 2015 6:22:54 GMT -5
The Who took a huge leap up the Hot 100, jumping 89-61 in its third week with "Behind Blue Eyes". The single came from one of the greatest classic rock albums of all time "Who's Next", and would peak at #34. From November 20, 1971, John Entwistle steps up to the microphone for this "B" side classic. Though not played as often as other tracks on the album, it is a great song nevertheless. My Wife - The Who
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 25, 2015 10:32:14 GMT -5
This week's "B" side classic from November 25, 1967 was the flip side of the Ohio Express's first hit "Beg, Borrow And Steal". It was inching up the Top 40 on its way to a #29 peak. There were two songs on the "Beg, Borrow And Steal" album recorded by the Measles, but released as the Ohio Express. The Measles featured the lead guitar and vocals of Joe Walsh. The "B" side is an instrumental version of The Measles song "And It's True". Maybe - Ohio Express
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 2, 2015 6:37:37 GMT -5
December 2, 1967 saw the Monkees' "Daydream Believer" ascend to the top of the charts, for the first of a 4 week run. The sweet pop classic was written by John Stewart who would have Top 10 success in the late 70s with "Gold". The "B" side classic was sort of the insulin shot that was necessary after multiple plays of the "A" side. You want a song with jazz-scat vocals about a man attempting to commit suicide? "Floatin' down a river with a saturated liver..." Goin' Down - Monkees
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Post by mga707 on Dec 2, 2015 10:19:16 GMT -5
December 2, 1967 saw the Monkees' "Daydream Believer" ascend to the top of the charts, for the first of a 4 week run. The sweet pop classic was written by John Stewart who would have Top 10 success in the late 70s with "Gold". The "B" side classic was sort of the insulin shot that was necessary after multiple plays of the "A" side. You want a song with jazz-scat vocals about a man attempting to commit suicide? "Floatin' down a river with a saturated liver..." Goin' Down - MonkeesI remember hearing that at the time as an 9-year-old and thinking "that can't be The Monkees!"
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 8, 2015 22:39:16 GMT -5
It would have been the Chairman of the Board's 100th birthday later this week. This lost 60s classic from December 8, 1962 honors him in a duet with one of his Rat Pack buddies. Coincidentally, it would have been the "Candy Man's" 90th birthday today! Their duet would hang on the charts 6 weeks and peak at #64. Me And My Shadow - Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.Today the lost 60s classic honored Sammy Davis Jr.'s 90th birthday today (born 12/8/1925), and Frank Sinatra's birthday this upcoming Saturday (born 12/12/1915). The "B" side would chart as well debuting 12/22/62. It stayed in the Hot 100 for 3 weeks, peaking at #94. It paired Sammy with another Rat Pack crooner. Christmas Day marks the 20th anniversary of his passing (12/25/1995). Sam's Song - Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 18, 2015 15:53:47 GMT -5
Three Dog Night's "An Old Fashioned Love Song" reached its peak #4 position on 12/18/71. It was one of two hits for the band courtesy of Paul Williams. The "B" side classic is a good rocker whose title is as advertised. Jam - Three Dog Night
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 22, 2015 22:48:05 GMT -5
From this week's lost 70s classic post... She had Top 10 success earlier in 1974 covering the Beatles "You Won't See Me". On December 21, 1974, she debuted at #86 with another Beatles cover. This lost 70s classic 86'd pretty quickly. It reached #59 but only charted for 6 weeks. It was the second of ten singles in a row to miss the Top 40. Her eleventh try in 1978 would result in her only #1 single "You Needed Me". Day Tripper - Anne Murray Nine years earlier, on December 25, 1965, the Beatles single "We Can Work It Out" vaulted 36-11 in its second week in the Hot 100. Two weeks later, it would spend the first of three non-consecutive weeks at #1. The "B" side classic also took a hefty jump from 56 to 28. It would spend 3 weeks in the Top 10, peaking at #5. Day Tripper - Beatles
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