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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 11, 2016 6:10:10 GMT -5
CCR began a three week stay at #2 with "Proud Mary" on March 8, 1969. Kept from the top spot by Sly and the Family Stone's "Everyday People" and Tommy Roe's "Dizzy", it was the first of 5 singles to peak at #2 for the band. Though he was from Berkeley, California, John Fogerty made you believe he came from the deep South. This week's "B" side classic also featured what would become the patented brooding rhythm section of Stu Cook and Doug Clifford. Born On The Bayou - Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 18, 2016 5:36:17 GMT -5
The Buckinghams had three songs in the Hot 100 on March 18, 1967. While their #1 single "Kind Of A Drag" was completing its chart run, the band switched labels from USA to Columbia. USA had released their cover of "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" which would become a Top 40 bridesmaid, peaking at #41. Columbia's initial single was the Top 10 hit "Don't You Care", the first release from their album "Time And Charges". The "B" side of "Don't You Care" was this great album track. Why Don't You Love Me - Buckinghams
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 22, 2016 21:26:42 GMT -5
The Clash's debut on the Hot 100 occurred on March 22, 1980. "Train In Vain (Stand By Me)" would eventually peak at #23 during a 14 week chart run. This was a case where the "A" side was good, but history has proven the "B" side classic has had the larger impact. The "B" side is the album's title track, and has been voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. London Calling - Clash
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 30, 2016 21:01:57 GMT -5
The March 27, 1971 Hot 100 had Santana jumping 24-15 with the follow up to their #4 smash "Black Magic Woman". Seemingly headed for the Top 10, "Oye Como Va" would unfortunately peak the next week at #13, before starting a rapid decline down the charts (18-29-32-off). The "B" side classic is an instrumental that showcases the guitar prowess of Carlos Santana. A gorgeous song whose title suggests that it was dedicated to a love, or maybe his fans. Samba Pa Ti - Santana
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 6, 2016 5:41:10 GMT -5
Sticking with this week's AT 40 from April 14, 1973, Elton John was one week from reaching the Top 40 with his second single from "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player". "Daniel" would race up the charts and stop one notch short of the top. Instead of pulling a track from the current album for the "B" side classic as he did with the first single, "Crocodile Rock" (Elderberry Wine), he rerecorded a track from his first album "Empty Sky" with his band. Elton is the only musician on the original version. Skyline Pigeon - Elton JohnHere's the original version. Skyline Pigeon (1969) - Elton John
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 12, 2016 4:39:13 GMT -5
Van Morrison was making a beeline towards the Top 40 on April 11, 1970 with his first single from the classic "Moondance" album. The track "Come Running" would reach #39 in a short four weeks. Unfortunately, it would peak at that position spending a second week before dropping out after 8 weeks in the Hot 100. The "B" side classic is an enduring pop standard that has been covered many times. It was Helen Reddy's first Top 10 on the AC charts. Van himself reprised it with Ray Charles on Ray's "Genius Loves Company" release. Other artists covering the song include Michael Bolton, Brian McKnight, Rita Coolidge, Aaron Neville, Michael Buble and Rod Stewart. Crazy Love - Van Morrison
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Post by pb on Apr 12, 2016 12:05:39 GMT -5
The "B" side classic is an enduring pop standard that has been covered many times. It was Helen Reddy's first Top 10 on the AC charts. Van himself reprised it with Ray Charles on Ray's "Genius Loves Company" release. Other artists covering the song include Michael Bolton, Brian McKnight, Rita Coolidge, Aaron Neville, Michael Buble and Rod Stewart. Crazy Love - Van MorrisonThe song also received an unusual tribute from Paul Simon who titled a song from Graceland "Crazy Love, Vol. II" because Van had already used the title "Crazy Love."
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 20, 2016 20:04:40 GMT -5
The Beach Boys were two weeks away from their first Top 10 hit on April 20, 1963. "Surfin' U.S.A." was at number 23 and riding the wave toward the top of the charts. They wiped out two notches short, peaking at #3 toward the end of May. As was their custom with their early singles, the "A" side was a surfing song while the "B" side was a car song. The "B" side of "Surfin' Safari" was "409", and for "Surfer Girl" it was "Little Deuce Coupe". For "Surfin' U.S.A.", it was this hot rod classic which was bubbling under at #101. It would quickly gain traction, spending 13 weeks in the Hot 100 and peaking at #23. Shut Down - Beach Boys
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 24, 2016 20:41:42 GMT -5
As mentioned in the lost 70s classic thread, we'll flip over the low charting Allman Brothers 45 for the April 29, 1972 "B" side classic. Actually the "B" side would be released a second time as the follow-up single in August, 1972. It would peak at #86 during a brief 2 week stay. Gregg Allman wrote it in 1967, and it was one of his early attempts at writing a song of substance. He played it for his brother Duane who commented , "It's pretty good—for a love song. It ain't rock and roll that makes me move my a**." The song was recorded twice as a pre-Allman Brothers demo. Through time, it became a favorite of Duane's. When Duane died in a motorcycle accident, Gregg played it at his funeral. Unfortunately, Gregg had sold the publishing rights to Steve (most Hot 100 hits without reaching the Top 40) Alaimo. The band's manager Phil Walden bought the rights back and this beautiful song was recorded for the "Eat A Peach" album. Melissa - Allman Brothers
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Post by 1finemrg on May 4, 2016 5:42:48 GMT -5
Stevie Wonder had peaked the previous week at #13 with his Grammy nominated cover of the Beatles' "We Can Work It Out". The "B" side classic is an achingly sad ballad that charted briefly on it's own. Co-written by his then wife Syreeta, it provided a hint of what was to come. It was from the album "Where I'm Coming From". After this album, he signed a new contract with Motown giving him more creative control. The next five albums "Music Of My Mind", "Talking Book", "Innervisions", "Fulfillingness' First Finale", and "Songs In The Key Of Life" are works that will stand the test of time. Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer - Stevie Wonder
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Post by mga707 on May 4, 2016 17:46:58 GMT -5
Stevie Wonder had peaked the previous week at #13 with his Grammy nominated cover of the Beatles' "We Can Work It Out". The "B" side classic is an achingly sad ballad that charted briefly on it's own. Co-written by his then wife Syreeta, it provided a hint of what was to come. It was from the album "Where I'm Coming From". After this album, he signed a new contract with Motown giving him more creative control. The next five albums "Music Of My Mind", "Talking Book", "Innervisions", "Fulfillingness' First Finale", and "Songs In The Key Of Life" are works that will stand the test of time. Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer - Stevie WonderKind of odd that "Music Of My Mind" was such a commercial flop relative to the next four!
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Post by pb on May 4, 2016 20:57:34 GMT -5
Kind of odd that "Music Of My Mind" was such a commercial flop relative to the next four! As a single "Superwoman" was just okay compared to what came from the next four.
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Post by 1finemrg on May 13, 2016 14:36:58 GMT -5
Paul McCartney and Wings rocketed into the Top 10, moving 14-7 with the title track from what many consider the band's best album "Band On The Run". The single would top the Hot 100 for a week in early June. The "B" side classic from May 18, 1974 is the great closing track from the album. Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five - Paul McCartney and Wings
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Post by 1finemrg on May 20, 2016 16:59:27 GMT -5
On May 17, 1975 Supertramp made their Top 40 debut at #37 with "Bloody Well Right". Although it only took 6 weeks to dent the Top 40, their stay was brief. They peaked at #35 the following week before dropping out of the Top 40. The "B" side classic had previously been released on 45 as an "A" side, but did not chart. A live version would peak at #15 in late 1980/early 1981. Dreamer - Supertramp
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Post by 1finemrg on May 26, 2016 22:15:58 GMT -5
"Frampton Comes Alive" was beginning to become a phenomenon of historical proportions on May 29, 1976. It had already spent a week at #1 and countless weeks in the Top 3, trading positions with legendary albums like "The Eagles Greatest Hits (1971 - 1975), "Wings At The Speed Of Sound", and Led Zeppelin's "Presence". It would return to rule the top of the album charts in mid-July. All told, it would top the album charts for 11 non-consecutive weeks and become one of the best selling live albums in chart history. The album spun off three Top 12 singles. The first "Show Me The Way" was being shown its way down the charts having peaked at #6. For the "B" side classic from May 29, 1976, Peter pulled out a gem from his Humble Pie days to perform live. It was a non-charting single from 1971. Shine On - Peter Frampton
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