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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 3, 2016 22:47:20 GMT -5
The second single from Bob Seger's breakthrough studio album "Night Moves", "Mainstreet" was one step away from its #24 peak during this week in 1977. The "B" side classic from May 28, 1977 is a prime cut off the album. Appeals to one's basic instincts. The Fire Down Below - Bob Seger
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 9, 2016 22:02:44 GMT -5
Full disclosure: I've never been a fan of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight". Don't know why but it never appealed to me. Well "Wonderful Tonight" did make its Top 40 debut on June 10, 1978 at #39. It would peak at #16. Had I bought the 45, the "B" side classic would have received many more spins on my turntable. This is Eric Clapton. This is Eric's guitar. No vocals necessary. Peaches and Diesel - Eric Clapton
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 16, 2016 21:00:17 GMT -5
On June 12, 1976, the first Doobie Brothers' single featuring Michael McDonald broke into the Top 20 on its way to a #13 peak. The title track to "Takin' It To The Streets" climbed 21-16 in its ninth week in the Hot 100. Love! Love! Love! the "B" side classic. Kind of a rarity because this jazzy number was written by and features lead vocals from bassist Tiran Porter. A treat when I first discovered it, and that joy is rekindled whenever it is played. For Someone Special - Doobie Brothers
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Post by dukelightning on Jun 17, 2016 6:56:24 GMT -5
^Yes that is a gem. Interesting youtube comments about it. Someone wrote that it written and dedicated to Tom Johnston who of course had left the band about a year before this was recorded. Another had never known it was the Doobie Brothers. I probably would not have known it was them either had I heard the song out of the blue. Might have guessed it was Fleetowwd Mac. Remind me of my fave pre-Nicks and Buckingham Mac song, "Hypnotized".
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 17, 2016 21:01:09 GMT -5
^Yes that is a gem. Interesting youtube comments about it. Someone wrote that it written and dedicated to Tom Johnston who of course had left the band about a year before this was recorded. Another had never known it was the Doobie Brothers. I probably would not have known it was them either had I heard the song out of the blue. Might have guessed it was Fleetowwd Mac. Remind me of my fave pre-Nicks and Buckingham Mac song, "Hypnotized". Hallelujah! Amen!
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Post by 1finemrg on Jun 21, 2016 20:47:18 GMT -5
The third single off Stevie Wonder's great album "Innervisions", "Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" was completing its Top 40 run on June 22, 1974. It had peaked at #16. Stevie used a track off of his previous album "Talking Book" as the flip. This week "B" side classic is a beautiful ballad co-written by Stevie with his then ex-wife Syreeta Wright. Blame It On The Sun - Stevie Wonder
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 1, 2016 23:01:07 GMT -5
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were the first musical act to have two separate 45 releases charting simultaneously in the Top 40 during the AT40 era. "Teach Your Children" would peak at #16 while "Ohio" would fare two notches better. The "B" side of "Ohio" was the equally poignant "Find The Cost Of Freedom". Written by Stephen Stills, the "B" side classic to "Teach Your Children" kicked off their classic "Déjà vu" album. Carry On - Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungSince "Ohio" was making its #58 debut on June 27, 1970, we'll go with the short but poignant flip as this week's "B" side classic. Always thought a great 45 could be had by releasing this song segueing into "Ohio" as one recording. Find The Cost Of Freedom - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 8, 2016 5:30:58 GMT -5
After peaking at #6, Huey Lewis and the News's "The Heart Of Rock And Roll" began its descent down the Top 40, stopping at #9 on July 7, 1984. The "B" side classic is a live recording of a 1982 single. The studio version became a lost 80s classic when it missed reaching the Top 40 by one notch. Workin' For A Livin' (live) - Huey Lewis & the News
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 13, 2016 20:59:42 GMT -5
Eric Carmen's last Top 40 hit made an impressive move, climbing 16-9 during its ninth week in the Hot 100. "Make Me Lose Control" his ode to 60s music would become his second largest hit, peaking at #3. The "B" side classic from July 16, 1988 was also a #3 hit ... in the late 70s. It was the first of two Top 10 hits penned by Eric that were hits for Shaun Cassidy. That's Rock And Roll - Eric Carmen
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 19, 2016 21:34:18 GMT -5
This one is featured on today's "Happy Birthday To..." thread. On July 17, 1976 Queen was crawling up the Top 40 on its way to a #16 peak with the John Deacon written "You're My Best Friend". Birthday boy Brian May is the lead singer and songwriter of this week's "B" side classic which is a tale of space voyages and time travel. Appropriately, Brian has a PhD in astrophysics and was a science team collaborator with NASA's New Horizon Pluto Mission. Queen Math: If you count the number of tracks from the first 3 Queen albums (Queen, Queen II, and Sheer Heart Attack) and add the track number assigned to this song from their fourth album "A Night At The Opera", the answer will be... 39 - Queen
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Post by 1finemrg on Jul 29, 2016 20:52:08 GMT -5
Debuting at #51, the Monkees leaped to #24 in the second week on the chart "Pleasant Valley Sunday". It would be a Top 10 hit the following week, moving 24-9. The King/Goffin classic would chart for 10 weeks and peak at #3. The "B" side classic from July 29, 1967 was making its move up the charts as well. Debuting at #78 the prior week, it sat at #46 on its way to a #11 peak during a 9 week chart run. A great song from the pens of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Words - Monkees
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Post by pb on Jul 30, 2016 8:47:42 GMT -5
Debuting at #51, the Monkees leaped to #24 in the second week on the chart "Pleasant Valley Sunday". It would be a Top 10 hit the following week, moving 24-9. The King/Goffin classic would chart for 10 weeks and peak at #3. The "B" side classic from July 29, 1967 was making its move up the charts as well. Debuting at #78 the prior week, it sat at #46 on its way to a #11 peak during a 9 week chart run. A great song from the pens of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. Words - MonkeesTrivia: Elvis Presley covered the Bee Gees song "Words" a few years later for a live album, but on some pressings the writer credit mistakenly went to Boyce/Hart. It would have been interesting if he had covered the Monkees song.
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 4, 2016 19:57:10 GMT -5
It took only two weeks for Bread to debut in the Top 40 at #39 with "The Guitar Man". In spite of the fast beginning, it was the second of four 45s in a row to miss the Top 10. It peaked at #11 and charted for only 10 weeks. Note: For AT40 chart fans, the other three singles indicate a remarkable streak of consistency for the band. "Diary", "Sweet Surrender", and "Aubrey" all peaked at #15 and they each spent 11 weeks in the Hot 100. For this week's "B" side classic from August 5, 1972, James Griffin's lead vocals graced this soft rock ballad. Just Like Yesterday - Bread
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 8, 2016 21:34:16 GMT -5
Moving ahead one week to August 12, 1972 for this "B" side classic. In the spring of 1972, the Allman Brothers release a great single "Ain't Wastin' Time No More". Four weeks and a #77 peak later the song dropped off the Hot 100. As much as I liked the "A" side, I loved the "B" side even better. "Melissa" has been featured in this thread, and has become a classic rock staple through the years. Capricorn records probably thought so as well because Melissa would become the "A" side of the band's next release. It debuted on 8/12/72 at #90 and it seemed that a good future was in store for the 45. Unfortunately, the next week it moved to #86 then disappeared. Once again the 45 was paired with a classic "B" side. It would become a lost 70s classic when covered by Joan Baez in 1975. Blue Sky - Allman Brothers
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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 18, 2016 16:21:39 GMT -5
Boz Scaggs had the highest debut on the Hot 100 the week of August 23, 1980. From the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack "Look What You've Done To Me" debuted at #69 on its way to a #14 peak. The "B" side classic is a great sophisticated soul sounding song that showcases Boz's vocals along with instrumentation boosted by Toto members Jeff Porcaro, David Paich and Steve Lukather along with Ray Parker Jr. and co-writer David Foster. Simone - Boz Scaggs
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