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Post by jamie9012 on Mar 29, 2018 12:15:50 GMT -5
Hello.
I am trying the same method to upload as before (with a Flashdrive and Microsoft Word). This will be twenty Songs.
March 11, 1972
20: LET'S STAY TOGETHER - AL GREEN - The only #1 Hit for this Singer/Minister. 19: AMERICAN PIE - DON McLEAN - Back to back #1 Hot 100 Hits. Also #9 DE. Perhaps one of the longest hit songs (when one listens to the entire Song). 18: I GOTCHA - JOE TEX - It so much sounds like James Brown but he did not write it. 17: DON'T SAY YOU DON'T REMEMBER - BEVERLY BREMERS - It has a 1950s or 1960s Sound to it, somewhat different from the early 1970s. 16: FLOY JOY - THE SUPREMES - Peaked here. Written and produced by Smokey Robinson. 15: JUNGLE FEVER - THE CHAKACHAS - Peaked at #8 on the Hot 100. 14: JOY - APOLLO 100 - Now it is the time for some classical Music. It is brought to us by Bach, through Tom Parker and friends. 13: SWEET SEASONS - CAROLE KING - The 1978 hit "Thank You For Being A Friend" from Andrew Gold sounds much like this Song. I was very happy to see that she was on this Chart. 12: MOTHER AND CHILD REUNION - PAUL SIMON - His first solo Hit. Mr. Simon seems to take the very sad concept of Death and make it better (although he himself calls it a sad Day). #4 US and #23 DE. 11: PUPPY LOVE - DONNY OSMOND - #3 on the Hot 100. Remake of a Paul Anka hit. 10: GET IT ON - T. REX – Good Song. Sadly, Lead singer Marc Bolan was killed in a car accident in 1977. 9: THE WAY OF LOVE – CHER – Long ago, there was a French singer (of Italian heritage) named Dalida who was hugely successful from the 1950s to the 1980s. Despite this, she had a very troubled Life and eventually committed suicide. As I heard this Song, I thought, “This sounds like something that Dalida would sing!” And when I searched the Song, I saw that she did release a French version of it in 1966. I thought that it was interesting. 8: HURTING EACH OTHER - THE CARPENTERS – One of several Songs from them to peak at #2. However it did peak at #1 on the Easy Listening Chart. 7: A HORSE WITH NO NAME – AMERICA – #1 on the Hot 100 for three Weeks. I remember this from the Soundtrack to GTA: San Andreas. 6: PRECIOUS & FEW – CLIMAX – Their only Top 40 hit. I like the sound of the lead singer. 5: EVERYTHING I OWN – BREAD – David Gates certainly has a knack for heartfelt ballads, although I think I have heard more upbeat songs from him/Bread. This song peaked here. 4: DOWN BY THE LAZY RIVER - THE OSMONDS – This time, a group effort. I wonder who the lead Singer was on this Song? I know that I have heard him on other Osmonds Songs. 3: THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT - ROBERT JOHN – Perhaps best known for his 1979 hit “Sad Eyes”, this Singer from Brooklyn, New York appears on the Chart with this remake. For me, he is one of the most obscure Singers based on his success. #3 US, #40 DE. 2: HEART OF GOLD - NEIL YOUNG – Excellent Song all throughout. #1 US and CA, #6 DE. 1: WITHOUT YOU – HARRY NILSSON – #1 US (four Weeks), #12 DE. Both of its Writers later committed suicide.
My Extra:
AM TAG ALS CONNY KRAMER STARB – JULIANE WERDING - Often, when a Song is released and becomes successful, a cover version (or Versions) is recorded in another Language. Sometimes, this cover is released as a Single and may become itself a Hit. Although this was rather common in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, I am not sure how common this is now. One example of this would be the Song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Singer Joan Baez recorded the Song (itself a remake) in 1971, and it reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 (US). Whereas this Version told a story that happened during the American Civil War (1861-1865), the one from Werding (lyrics written by Hans-Ulrich Weigel) features a different subject matter: the death of a young man from a drug overdose. The Verses describe his descent and his lover's Sorrow:
"Wir lagen träumend im Gras" "Der Köpfe voll verrückter Ideen" "Da sagte er nur zum Spaß:" "Komm, lass uns auf die Reise gehen." "Doch der Rauch schmeckte bitter" "Aber Conny sagte mir, was er sah" "Ein Meer von Licht und Farben" "Wir ahnten nicht" "Was bald darauf geschah."
"Am Tag als Conny Kramer starb" "Und alle Glocken klangen" "Am Tag als Conny Kramer starb" "Und all Freunde weinten um ihn" "Das war ein schwerer Tag" "Weil in mir ein Welt zerbracht."
"Er versprach oft: Ich lass es sein." "Das gab mir wieder neuer Mut" "Und ich redete mir ein" "Mit Liebe wird alles gut" "Doch aus den... da wurden..." "Es gab keinen Halt auf der schiefen Bahn" "Die Leute fingen an zu reden" "Aber keiner bot Conny Hilfe an."
"Beim lezten Mal sagte er:" "Nun kann ich den Himmel sehen." "Ich schrie ihn an: 'Oh komm zurück!'" "Er konnte es nicht mehr verstehen" "Ich hatte nicht einmal mehr Tränen" "Ich hatte alles verloren, was ich hab" "Das Leben geht einfach weiter" "Mir bleiben nur noch die Blumen auf seinem Grab."
“We lay in the Grass dreaming” “Our heads full of crazy Ideas.” “He then said just for fun:” “Come, let’s go on a Journey.” “But the Smoke tasted bitter” “But Conny told me what he saw” “A Sea of light and Colors” “We did not predict” “What soon happened afterwards”
“On the Day that Conny Kramer died” “And all of the Bells rang” “On the Day that Conny Kramer died” “And all of his friends cried for him” “That was a difficult Day” “Because my world broke apart.”
“He often promised: ‘I will let it be (I will abandon the Habit)’” “That gave me new Courage” “And I persuaded myself that” “With love all will be good” “But from the… came…” “There was no Security on the false Path” “The people began to speak” “But no one offered Help to Conny”
“At the end he said:” “‘I can see Heaven now.’” “I cried out to him: ‘Oh come back!’” “He could no longer understand” “I had no more Tears” “I lost everything that I had” “Life just goes on” “I’ll can only leave Flowers on his Grave”
This was the first Hit for the then 15-year-old Singer from Essen, Germany. It reached #1 in Germany in May of 1972, remaining there for one Week. Also a hit in Switzerland, it peaked at #2 and remained there for three Weeks. During its time in the runner-up position, the hit “Après toi” from Vicky Leandros was at #1.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Sw7UKbtE4
Thank you for reading.
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Post by jamie9012 on Mar 14, 2018 14:51:12 GMT -5
Hello.
I've been working on this Critique for some time now. I am trying to upload it using a different Method, so some things may look a little strange.
February 27, 1982
40: TELL ME TOMORROW – SMOKEY ROBINSON – The Chorus is similar to “Love Come Down”, or at least the Chords sound as such. 39: MAKE A MOVE ON ME – OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN – Great! It sounds a lot like Madonna’s Hits. #5 in the US, #38 DE. 38: WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND - LOVERBOY – This is definitely among their most well-known Hits (perhaps the most well-known). It appeared in GTA Vice City in 2002, and it definitely fit the Setting. 37: I BELIEVE - CHILLIWACK – Their previous Hit “My Girl (Gone Gone Gone) had a slight 1960s sound to it. This one is more of Soft Rock. 36: LOVE IS ALRIGHT TONITE – RICK SPRINGFIELD – The Song “Break The Rules Tonite” from Kim Carnes uses a similar spelling of Tonight as this one. 35: WAITING ON A FRIEND – THE ROLLING STONES – Speaking of similarities, the guitar riff at the beginning of the Song is similar to “Start Me Up”. Peaked at #13 in the US. 34: TAKE OFF – BOB & DOUG McKENZIE – It sounds a bit like Barenaked Ladies which, along with this Duo, is from Canada. 33: DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE – HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS – The first Hit for this band peaked at #7 on the Hot 100. While I reviewed these Songs, I did not have to hear it because I know how it sounds. However, I did listen to it because I like it. It was written by Robert John “Mutt” Lange, who worked with Def Leppard and many other Artists. 32: ONE HUNDRED WAYS – QUINCY JONES FEATURING JAMES INGRAM – After their Hit “Just Once”, they return with this nice Song. 31: WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE – ABBA – In many Countries, the first Single to be released from their album “The Visitors” was “One Of Us”. However, in the US, this was the first one, while it was not released as a Single elsewhere. In the US, “When All Is Said And Done” peaked at #27. 30: CHARIOTS OF FIRE – VANGELIS – The first and possibly only Instrumental in this countdown. #1 in the US. 29: CALL ME – SKYY – Some early 1980s R&B. Peaked at #26 on the Hot 100, and #1 on the R&B Chart. 28: ALL OUR TOMORROWS – EDDIE SCHWARTZ – His only Top 40 hit, and it peaks here at #28. 27: DADDY’S HOME – CLIFF RICHARD – This would become his final Top 40 hit in the US, but he continued to have hits elsewhere (UK and Germany, for example). #23 US, #73 DE. 26: ABACAB – GENESIS - #26 US, #28 DE. I don’t believe that I have ever heard this Song. 25: SHOULD I DO IT – THE POINTER SISTERS – This does have a 1960s sound to it! #13 US, #75 DE. 24: TONIGHT I’M YOURS – ROD STEWART – #20 US, #50 DE, #9 CH (Switzerland). I am certain that everyone had fun in the Video. 23: TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND – GEORGE BENSON – A good R&B hit from the Singer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 22: BOBBIE SUE – THE OAK RIDGE BOYS - #12 on the Hot 100, #1 on the Country chart. 21: SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD – BARRY MANILOW – Co-written by Tom Snow. He also co-wrote (or wrote entirely) other Songs that I like. Two that come to my mind are “You” from Rita Coolidge and “He’s So Shy” from The Pointer Sisters. 20: KEY LARGO – BERTIE HIGGINS – By looking at his Discography, his Songs seem to have a paradise Theme to them. This one was his only top 40 hit. 19: WE GOT THE BEAT – THE GO-GO’S - #2 on the Hot 100. The cheerleader Anthem of the 1980s (or perhaps one of them, along with “Mickey” from Toni Basil). 18: PAC-MAN FEVER – BUCKNER AND GARCIA – I read Hervard’s Critique for this one. That sounds like quite a collection of Games (or Songs about them), some of which I am not familiar with. I have 2 disc collections of classic Namco brand arcade Games. In addition to Pac-Man (and Ms. Pac-Man) they include Galaxian (1979), Galaga (1981), Pole-Position (1982), and many others. 17: PHYSICAL – OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN – I can still remember seeing part of the Video. Olivia looked to the Camera with eyes open wide, and it still scares me! 16: LOVE IN THE FIRST DEGREE – ALABAMA – Country music was popular in the Charts around this time, and this one was definitely a hit, peaking at #15. I enjoyed this. 15: YOU COULD HAVE BEEN WITH ME – SHEENA EASTON – 1980 and 1981 were good years for her. In the US, she had placed three Top 40 hits before this one (all in 1981). And it would not stop any time soon. This fantastic Ballad peaked here at #15. 14: THROUGH THE YEARS – KENNY ROGERS – I do remember that this one was often requested as a Long Distance Dedication. 13: SPIRITS IN THE MATERIAL WORLD – THE POLICE - #11 US, #44 DE. Our reggae Song for this episode. EXTRA: YOU SEND ME – SAM COOKE - #1 on both the Hot 100 and R&B Charts. Good Song. 12: MIRROR, MIRROR – DIANA ROSS – Peaked at #8 on the Hot 100. 11: TAKE IT EASY ON ME – THE LITTLE RIVER BAND – Parts of this Song sound similar to their hit “Lady”, which was in the Charts in 1979. 10: LEADER OF THE BAND – DAN FOGELBERG – A touching Tribute to his Father. Dan Fogelberg was an excellent songwriter. 9: I LOVE ROCK N’ ROLL – JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS - #1 in the US for seven Weeks. Also #6 DE and #3 CH. One of the biggest hits of that Year and still receives lots of airplay. 8: THE SWEETEST THING – JUICE NEWTON – Her original Version of this hit featured a more typical country-music Sound, with appropriate Instruments used. The later Version was remixed to give it a more “Pop” sound, following the success of her previous Singles from 1981. This was such a surprise to me, that when I wrote this Critique, I decided to hear both Versions. 7: HARDEN MY HEART – QUARTERFLASH – Yes, the Sax in this one is easy to recognize. One can automatically know what Song will play when it is heard. #3 US, #51 DE, #5 CH. 6: SWEET DREAMS – AIR SUPPLY – Not La Bouche, or Eurythmics. This Song is from their Album “The One That You Love”, from which came also the hits “Here I Am”, and the title Track. 5: THAT GIRL – STEVIE WONDER – Another Top 5 Hit for this musical genius. It peaked at #4. 4: SHAKE IT UP – THE CARS – Their second highest-charting hit, only behind “Drive” from 1984. It peaked here at #4. 3: I CAN’T GO FOR THAT – DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES – This was their fourth #1 hit on the Hot 100. It also reached #1 on the R&B chart, their biggest hit on that Chart (however not the only one). A minor chart hit in Germany, it reached #72 in April 1982. 2: OPEN ARMS – JOURNEY – Peaked here at #2. Whether it is a upbeat rock Song, or a power-ballad, they certainly know how to create an excellent Sound. 1: CENTERFOLD – THE J. GEILS BAND – Open a Magazine and find to your surprise your girlfriend from long ago. That must bring back some Memories. Their biggest hit. #1 US (six Weeks), #13 DE, #4 CH.
Two Extras once again.
DER BLAUE PLANET – KARAT – Among the most successful music Acts to come from East Germany (Deutsche Demokratische Republik) is this band formed in 1975, in what was then East Berlin (Ost-Berlin). They had already released several successful Songs in DDR, and had recently began to chart in the West. Band members on the Album: Herbert Dreilich (1942-2004, Vocals), Henning Protzmann (Bass Guitar), Bernd Römer (Guitar), Michael Schwandt (Percussion), and Ulrich Ed Swillms (Keyboards).
This Song (English: "The Blue Planet") charted in both territories. Lyrically, it features elements of Love, but it mainly deals with fears of a nuclear disaster as a result of the Cold War which was in place at the time:
“Wird dieser Kuss und das Wort, das ich dir Gestern gab” “Schon das Letzte sein?” “Wird nur noch Staub und Gestein ausgebrannt alle Zeit” “Auf der Erde sein?” … “Soll unser Kind, das die Welt noch nicht kennt, “Alle Zeit ungeboren sein?” “Uns hilft kein Gott unser Welt zu erhalten.”
“Will this Kiss and the Word, that I gave you yesterday” “Be the last?” “Will only Dust and burned-out Stone remain on the Earth” “For all Time?” … “Should our child, that the world does not yet know, remain unborn” “For all Time?” “No God will help us to preserve our World.” (We must do it ourselves.)
This single, released in the latter half of 1981, served as the title Track of its Album, which was released in March of 1982. It reached #14 in Germany (West) in February of 1982.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_HmiymMKNA
EIN BIßCHEN FRIEDEN – NICOLE – This was the biggest Hit for her, at age 17. Written by Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger, it calls for peace throughout the World:
"Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Sonne” “für diese Erde, auf der wir wohnen.” “Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Freude,” “ein bisschen Wärme, das wünsch ich mir."
"A little Peace, a little Sun” “For this Earth on which we live.” “A little Peace, a little joy,” “A little warmth, that's what I wish for."
Nicole represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest for 1982 with “Ein Bisschen Frieden”. It came out on top, scoring 161 points altogether. It also became a big hit in several Countries, reaching #1 on many Charts (Germany, Switzerland, and Austria included). It was recorded in other languages such as Dutch, Danish, Russian, and others.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnjahffO7eI - at the Contest. She sings in different Languages. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9S3YMmIFdw
It seems that this has uploaded mostly as expected. I was trying something new, so I was not sure if it would. Thank you for reading.
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Post by jamie9012 on Feb 15, 2018 15:52:18 GMT -5
13: WEEKEND IN NEW ENGLAND - BARRY MANILOW - Perhaps it is because of his Voice, or the music, but his Songs often sound to me as if they are in a Broadway performance. Casey once said the same thing about this particular song while it was on the chart. And #1 in Australia, Britain, Ireland, Holland, Norway, New Zealand, and probably more... Ha ha, yes, but I did not have enough time to list them all.
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Post by jamie9012 on Feb 15, 2018 15:14:06 GMT -5
Hello again.
I have not made a Critique in a while. My original Plan was to make one for an Episode from 1982 perhaps in December. I would have included about 20 Songs from it, along with my Extra. However, what I did not plan, was that I would get a small case of the Flu. It lasted for a few days, but I did not think that it would ever pass. Some other things kept me from making the Critique. And of course other things have happened since then. In January, outside became a walk-in Freezer, with temperatures reaching the lower 10s here. I cannot remember it ever being that cold.
Anyway, this Critique will have 20 Songs, but it will be from the 1970s.
February 12, 1977
20: GO YOUR OWN WAY - FLEETWOOD MAC - This first Single from the "Rumors" Album peaked at #10 in the US, and #11 in Germany. 19: YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE DANCING - LEO SAYER - A former #1 hit. Good disco Song. His falsetto Vocals led me to mistake him as a woman! 18: WALK THIS WAY - AEROSMITH - Because I had heard the Remake from Run-D.M.C. first, I forget that this was originally from the 1970s. 17: HARD LUCK WOMAN - KISS - I can imagine Guns N' Roses also covering this song. 16: DANCING QUEEN - ABBA - #1 US, #1 DE, #1 SE. It is perhaps their biggest hit of all time. If I had to guess, "Fernando" would be second, and "Waterloo" would be third. 15: YEAR OF THE CAT - AL STEWART - His first hit, and a good Song! 14: NIGHT MOVES - BOB SEGER - His first big hit of the 1970s. It can be heard in GTA V. 13: WEEKEND IN NEW ENGLAND - BARRY MANILOW - Perhaps it is because of his Voice, or the music, but his Songs often sound to me as if they are in a Broadway performance. 12: HOT LINE - SYLVERS - "Number, please." Also the name of a Harold Lloyd film from 1920. This was a good Song. 11: FLY LIKE AN EAGLE - STEVE MILLER BAND - Lyrically, this Song stands out to me because of the time that it was written and released. Unlike many hit Songs from this period (1970s - mid 1980s), this one has a serious message; no references to romance. Some Songs from Phil Collins and Genesis are also notable to me for similar reasons. 10: LOST WITHOUT YOUR LOVE - BREAD - Their first hit, "Make It With You", reached #1. They return with another ballad, which reached #9. It was their final Top 40 hit. 9: I LIKE DREAMIN' - KENNY NOLAN - Hmm... Songs that can get stuck in my head: "One" (Three Dog Night), "Am Tag an dem die Liebe kam" (Marianne Rosenberg), "You Can Call Me Al" (Paul Simon). 8: I WISH - STEVIE WONDER - A longing for the return of Childhood, with uplifting Music to relieve the pain. Brilliant! #1 US, #30 DE. 7: ENJOY YOURSELF - THE JACKSONS - Peaked at #6. It sounds much like their earlier Songs, although Michael Jackson's voice is more mature. 6: DAZZ - BRICK - An R&B Classic from this Band from Atlanta, Georgia. 5: LOVE THEME FROM "A STAR IS BORN" (EVERGREEN) - BARBRA STREISAND - #1 on the Hot 100 for three Weeks. 4: CAR WASH - ROSE ROYCE - Another Hot 100 #1 hit and a Classic. 3: BLINDED BY THE LIGHT - MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND - I remember listening to the original Version from Bruce Springsteen. The arrangement is different, and I believe that there is an additional Verse which is not included in MMEB's remake. The version from Springsteen features a Folk Rock sound, and MMEB's version a Progressive Rock sound. Still, they are similar. 2: NEW KID IN TOWN - EAGLES - A Song about having 15 minutes of Fame (or so it seems). I agree that it is sad to hear this Song now. I can feel the same way when I hear "Peaceful Easy Feeling". #1 US, #44 DE. 1: TORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS - MARY MacGREGOR - #1 US, #40 DE. Perhaps among the more forgotten of the #1 hits of that Year.
Two extras this time:
UND ES WAR SOMMER - PETER MAFFAY - One of two Singles from his album of the same, released in 1976. It was written by Joachim Heider (Composer) and Christian Heilburg (Lyrics).
It tells of a summertime romance between an older woman and a nervous young man.
"Wir gingen beide hinunter an den Strand" "And der Junge nahm schuchtern ihre Hand" "Doch als ein Mann, sah ich die Sonne aufgeh'n" "Und es war Sommer."
"Together we walked down to the Beach" "And the boy (in me) shyly took her Hand" "But as a Man, I saw the sun rise" "And it was Summer."
"...Sommer" peaked at #5 in Germany, #7 in Switzerland (in late February of 1977), and #18 in Austria.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSyWrudKkfE
CINDY - PETER, SUE & MARC - Peter, Sue & Marc was a Swiss trio that formed in Bern in 1968. Its members consisted of Peter Reber, Sue Schell, and Marc Dietrich.
Cindy (written by Peter Reber and Rolf Zuckowski) tells of the title character as she grows from a young girl to a mother. Both her Father, and Cindy herself, have children that will grow up:
"Rock and Roll will change your baby" "To a lovely little lady" "Someone else will come and call her Cindy." "Rock and Roll will see her dancing" "Waking up and start romancing" "Till the Day when she will go away."
"Cindy" peaked at #4 in their native Switzerland in January of 1977. Meanwhile, it became their first of three chart Hits in Germany, peaking at #10 in May of that year. During their time together, Peter, Sue & Marc represented Switzerland four times in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Thank you for reading.
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Post by jamie9012 on Feb 15, 2018 15:02:16 GMT -5
^"Careless Whisper", right? Yes. I suppose that I was a little nervous, but that was the Song.
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Post by jamie9012 on Feb 14, 2018 16:06:33 GMT -5
American Top 40: The 70s - January 27, 2018 This week's presentation - January 29, 1972 Generally, I don't do critiques for pre-1975 shows, but seeing as this show happened to be played the day I was born, I decided to make an exception. This won't be one of those hilariously scathing commentaries that I did for a few 1974 shows (well, with the exception of one terrible song that I know is on the countdown). Other than that, this will actually be like one of my regular critiques. 37: BANG A GONG (GET IT ON) - T. REX (debut) - Anyone who has played Final Fantasy for the NES may know that this is one of the rarest enemies in the game. But seriously, I was never a big fan of this song. I preferred the Power Station's cover, which I heard before this one (that I know of, anyway). 30: ONE MONKEY DON'T STOP NO SHOW - HONEY CONE (17) - Well he sure would if he started flicking poo at the audience! But seriously, this was another of many songs on this chart that I don't remember hearing before. It was a good one! I hope that you had a happy Birthday!
I have yet to play a Final Fantasy game, and I am long overdue (although I have played other RPGs) . I have seen a few Pictures of them, and they look fun.
I remember the Honey Cone hit from a late 1971 Episode a few Years ago, and I also liked it.
I will finally say this (respectfully), about a particular Song on the third Critique on the previous Page: I believe that it was her loss, and if I were her, it would be my turn to sing that Song.
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Post by jamie9012 on Jan 12, 2018 15:52:39 GMT -5
^I just found that level on YouTube and it does indeed sound similar. The other part of the song also sounds familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on the song it sounds like. When I really listen to it, the first part, about 20 seconds, sounds like that theme from Rugrats.
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Post by jamie9012 on Jan 7, 2018 15:03:39 GMT -5
I remember seeing this Thread some time ago, but I do not think that I ever looked at. There are a lot of great songs listed.
One that I want to add (if it had not been already) is from an artist that I really like. She has had only one hit in the UK, but she has had much more success elsewhere. At this time this Song had been rising in the Charts there, but it would peak at #2 later in January of 1986.
Only Love - Nana Mouskouri
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Post by jamie9012 on Jan 7, 2018 14:55:34 GMT -5
American Top 40: The 70s - December 31, 2017 This weekend's presentation - December 24-31, 1977 (Top 100 Songs of 1977) 3: BEST OF MY LOVE - EMOTIONS - The only two songs by groups in this week's Top Ten - and how about this - both are among the few female groups on the entire list. Anyway, this was one of the song involved in a back-and-forth battle for the #1 spot around late summer. I really liked this song - I definitely preferred it over the Eagles' former #1 song of the same title, since that one was a melancholy song about a dying relationship while the Emotions song was a fun, upbeat song about a love affair that was strong and flourishing. OPTIONAL EXTRA: MONTAGE OF #1 SONGS FOR 1977 - There were 28 of them total and they all appear here on the big list. Here's a quick rundown: Great, pretty good, great, not bad, my car needs it big time, ZZZZZZZ, great, great, guilty pleasure. great, great, somewhat geezerly, good, good, legendary, OK but schmaltzy, great tribute, OK, not bad, at least it's not Blurred Lines, good movie song, great, great, another guilty pleasure, glad it came out on top, Mariah liked this one, another good movie song, and the ultimate guilty pleasure - did I get them all? Another Song that I can think of, that sounds similar to this one, appears in the first Sonic The Hedgehog video game from 1991. It is in the fourth Area (or Zone) "Labyrinth", a maze-like level filled with traps. It may be perhaps one of the least favorite levels in the Game among players, as the presence of Water hinders the ability of Sonic to gain speed. However I do not mind it.
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Post by jamie9012 on Dec 18, 2017 13:13:54 GMT -5
Hello.
This is one of two Critiques that I wanted to make a few Days ago, though it is only ten Songs.
December 8, 1979
10: DO THAT TO ME ONE MORE TIME - THE CAPTAIN & TENNILLE - Their last Top 40 hit, and it reached #1. A good way to have a final big hit. 9: SHIPS - BARRY MANILOW - My leading ship set course for the open seas in 2006... 8: YOU'RE ONLY LONELY - J.D. SOUTHER - Somehow, I thought that he was a member of The Eagles. Still, he did write co-write several of their hits. He really does sound like Glenn Frey. 7: HEARTACHE TONIGHT - THE EAGLES - And here they are now. Similar to Captain and Tennille, this was their final #1 hit, although they did have more Top 40 Hits. 6: SEND ONE YOUR LOVE - STEVIE WONDER - Nice jazzy song! It reminds me of Billy Joel. 5: ESCAPE (THE PINA COLADA SONG)- RUPERT HOLMES - Well, by the end of this Song, he is happier. But just wait until he learns about him...him...HIM! 4: PLEASE DON'T GO - K.C. & THE SUNSHINE BAND - Known more for their upbeat disco, this ballad was a surprise. Billboards first #1 hit of the 1980s. 3: STILL - THE COMMODORES - Very beautiful song. As slf mentioned, Lionel Richie sounds very emotional when he says "Still" toward the end. 2: NO MORE TEARS (ENOUGH IS ENOUGH) - BARBRA STREISAND & DONNA SUMMER - Disco may have been on its way out, but it didn't stop this partial-disco hit from reaching #1. 1: BABE - STYX - Their only #1 hit in the US, but it missed the Charts in Germany. Schade! It is a great song.
My extra:
SO BIST DU - PETER MAFFAY - One of two Singles from his 1979 Album "Steppenwolf". It was written by Maffay and Bernd Meinunger (who has also co-written Songs for Nicole, Udo Jürgens, and others).
Some of the lyrics:
Du gibst alles, wenn Du gibst Du verlierst Dich, wenn Du liebst Junges Mädchen, reife Frau und noch Kind das bist Du, Du, nur Du
Wenn mich Deine Hand berührt, und ich Deine Wärme spür, dann weiss ich was auch geschieht, es wird gut, so bist Du, Du, nur Du
Und wenn ich geh, geht nur ein Teil von mir und gehst Du, bleibt Deine Wärme hier Und wenn ich wein, dann weint nur ein Teil von mir und der andere lacht mit Dir
Du sagst immer was Du denkst, und die Liebe, die Du schenkst ist so zärtlich und so gut und so tief so wie Du, Du, nur Du
Und wenn ich geh, dann geht nur ein Teil von mir und gehst Du, bleibt Deine Wärme hier Und wenn ich schlaf, dann schläft nur ein Teil von mir und der andere träumt mit Dir
You give everything, when you give You lose yourself, when you love Young Girl, mature Woman, and Child That is what you are, you, only you
When your Hand touches me, And I feel your Warmth, I know then, that whatever happens, It will be good That is how you are, you, only you
And if I leave, only a part of me leaves And if you leave, your Warmth remains here And if I cry, then only a part of me cries And the other laughs with you.
You always say what you are thinking And the Love, that you give Is so tender, and so good, and so deep Just like you, you, only you
And if I leave, then only a part of me leaves And if you leave, your Warmth remains here And if I sleep, then only a part of me sleeps And the other dreams with you
"So bist du" became one of two #1 hits in Germany for Peter Maffay (his first #1 hit (and one of his first hits overall), titled "Du", was a hit in 1970). It reached the top in July of 1979 and remained there for three Weeks, into August. It would remain in the Charts through the end of 1979 and into early 1980. In addition to its success in Germany, it also charted in Switzerland (#3, August 1979) and Austria (#17).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVmqG5SkXHs
Thank you for reading.
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Post by jamie9012 on Dec 8, 2017 12:13:23 GMT -5
American Top 40: The 80s - December 2, 2017 This week's presentation - December 8, 1979 22: TUSK - FLEETWOOD MAC (16) - Well, this song sure came and went quickly, and I can see why - they'd been absent from the chart for awhile, and people were eager about their new hit, which I'm sure was heavily promoted upon its release and it rocketed up the chart. But, since it was such a weird song, its chart climb lasted but a month (it peaked in its fifth week on the chart) and then the song fell fast. I was never a fan of the song myself - I much preferred "Sara", which would hit the charts two weeks later. 22. Tusk/Fleetwood Mac---Yes, this indeed was an unconventional-sounding Fleetwood Mac song. But I believe Lindsey and company were, as they say, crazy like a fox to include the marching band, for band's brass added the right kind of tension and drama to make the song memorable Part of this is from the Critique by slf.
I seems that I remember reading that, when this newest Album from Fleetwood Mac was released, certain radio stations played the full Album (or several Songs from it). When that happened, listeners recorded them from the Radio, instead of purchasing the Album.
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Post by jamie9012 on Nov 21, 2017 13:41:58 GMT -5
Hello.
This is my 10-Song Critique for the 1987 Episode. I remember that I also made in the last Year a similar Critique (for the following Week), so this one may be similar to that one.
November 14, 1987
10: SHOULD'VE KNOWN BETTER - RICHARD MARX - His 2nd hit. Like his first, it peaked at #3 on the Hot 100. 9: IT’S A SIN – PET SHOP BOYS - #1 in Germany and Switzerland, #9 in the US. In other words, you are human, which is not bad! 8: CAUSING A COMMOTION - MADONNA - I remember hearing this from 80s music marathons in 2004 and 2005, but I really do not hear it very often. Her hits from the 1980s that I hear the most seem to be from her first Album, "Madonna" the second, "Like A Virgin" and the third "True Blue". Although I do her Songs from her other albums as well. 7: BRILLIANT DISGUISE – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - #38 in Germany and #5 in the US. Good lyrics and Music. His style is similar to artists such as John Mellencamp, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, and perhaps (if slightly) Peter Maffay. 6: BREAKOUT – SWING OUT SISTER - A nice dance hit. I like the way that it teases a key change in the middle of the Song before it actually does before the end. I also like their hit "You On My Mind" (#51, Germany, 1989), but "Breakout" remains the one of which I am more familiar. 5: HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH - BELINDA CARLISLE - Most versions of this Song that I've heard feature loud percussion Instruments and heavier guitar Riffs. Yet, on my CD "Billboard Top Hits: 1987" (on which this Song appears), they are a bit softer. #1 in the US, #3 in Germany, #1 in Switzerland. 4: LITTLE LIES – FLEETWOOD MAC - I hear this one rather often on the Radio. #4 in the US, #3, Germany and Switzerland. 3: (I'VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE - BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES - Jennifer Warnes was successful with Duets. In addition to this one, "Up Where We Belong" with Joe Cocker also reached #1. Her style reminds me of Rita Coolidge and Karla Bonoff. 2: MONY MONY - BILLY IDOL - One of two Tommy James and The Shondells remakes in this Countdown. 1: I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW - TIFFANY - The second of two #1 remakes of Songs from Tommy James and The Shondells. But this was the first of two #1 Hits for Tiffany.
My extra:
EVERLASTING LOVE - SANDRA - First a hit for singer Robert Knight. Then a hit for Carl Carlton. Then a hit for Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet. And now a hit for Sandra (and that was only to name a few). I really enjoyed this remake and it looks like others did as well. Sandra's version, with production by Michael Cretu, charted in the Autumn of 1987, and reached #5 both in Germany (her eighth chart hit there as a solo artist) and Switzerland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqICGrdLGIc
Thank you for reading (and happy Thanksgiving)!
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Post by jamie9012 on Nov 8, 2017 11:35:57 GMT -5
Hello.
Well, this is a little unexpected. I decided to make this Critique, and started to listen to the Songs. Only when I reached the seventh Song did I realize that I was reading from the wrong Chart. To make things worse, because the Charts seemed so volatile around this time, I had to change several Songs. Man, talk about frustrating! However, I got to listen to/learn some good Songs, so it was not all bad.
This is not a Period about which I am musically familiar, but I wanted to give it a try. I know that listing only ten twenty Songs really does not do it the justice. Because my changes happen at the last minute, I will list only the peak position for those corrected Songs. I want to come back tomorrow to say more about those Songs.
EDIT: Well, rather than waste the Critiques that I had written for the incorrect Songs, I decided to make the best of it and add some more.
October 26, 1974
20: GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE – THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS - This hit peaked here. It follows up their bigger hit from that year "Rock and Roll Heaven". 19: I HONESTLY LOVE YOU – OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN - Her first #1 hit. 18: DO IT (‘TIL YOU’RE SATISFIED) – B.T. EXPRESS - This music screams New York City in the 1970s. Of course they formed in Brooklyn, New York City. Good song. 17: CAREFREE HIGHWAY – GORDON LIGHTFOOT - This sounds like Jim Croce. "Carefree Highway" peaked at #10 in the US, and #11 in Canada. 16: LIFE IS A ROCK (BUT THE RADIO ROLLED ME) - REUNION - Is this how Billy Joel got the inspiration for his hit "We Didn't Start The Fire"? As the Song ended, I noticed also the song "Celebrate" from Three Dog Night. 15: NOTHING FROM NOTHING – BILLY PRESTON - This Song was at #1 for the previous Week. It is always fun to hear. 14: BACK HOME AGAIN – JOHN DENVER - "And your Mother called last Friday. Sunshine made her cry." Does he refer to "Sunshine On My Shoulders"? 13: DO IT BABY - THE MIRACLES - Their first Top 40 hit following the departure of Smokey Robinson. 12: WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT – JOHN LENNON - #1 in the US in November 1974, #42 in Germany. 11: TIN MAN - AMERICA - Although the movie remains popular 78 Years later, I have never completely seen "The Wizard Of Oz". As for the Song, this was America's first Top 10 Hit (US) in about 2 Years. 10: LOVE ME FOR A REASON – THE OSMONDS - Peaked at #10. It sounds a little more serious than their earlier hits. 9: STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES – MAC DAVIS - This Song had a good message about appreciating Life and those around you. It peaked at #9 in the United States, and #39 in Germany. 8: SWEET HOME ALABAMA – LYNYRD SKYNYRD - This classic rock Anthem, which peaked here at #8, stands strong today. 7: STEPPIN’ OUT (GONNA BOOGIE TONIGHT) – TONY ORLANDO & DAWN - Featuring some random adult from the Charlie Brown cartoons. Despite the Subtitle, it is not Disco, but features their playful pop sound. Yet another song at its peak position. 6: CAN’T GET ENOUGH – BAD COMPANY - I can imagine Foreigner recording this Song. It peaked at #5. For some reason, I thought that Bad Company began their success earlier. 5: THE B IS BACK – ELTON JOHN - Peaked at #4. Did Casey Kasem ever mention its full Title during its chart-run? 4: JAZZMAN – CAROLE KING - Apparently this Song was in an Episode of The Simpsons. I am not a huge fan of that show, but I have lately enjoyed a few Episodes. As for the Song itself, I think that it was a true #2 Hit. Although several Songs reached #1 around this time (usually for a single Week), "Jazzman" peaked at #2 for one Week before descending the Hot 100. 3: YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET – BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE - The biggest Hit for this band from Manitoba, Canada. It peaked at #1 in Canada, #1 in the United States, and #1 in Germany. 2: YOU HAVEN’T DONE NOTHIN’ – STEVIE WONDER - Peaked at #1 in the United States, #49 in Germany. It is a protest Song with a title that sounds like love gone bad. 1: THEN CAME YOU – DIONNE WARWICK & THE DETROIT SPINNERS - Peaked at #1 for one Week on the Hot 100. Great collaboration!
I did not expect to write this Critique, but I decided to anyway. One reason that I do not come here very often may seem strange: social media is really not for me. I do like to come here and write the Critiques, but this is one thing that I have learned. Of course everyone here is nice. As always, thank you for reading. I enjoy learning about how songs did on the German charts. I recall hearing this countdown back in October 1974 (when I was age 13). I was amazed by the wild chart moves at the time. One Song that comes to my mind is "Boat On The River" from Styx. It seems that it did not appear on the Billboard Hot 100, but it reached #5 in Germany in May of 1980.
When I look at the Billboard Hot 100 Charts from around that time (perhaps from late 1974 to early-mid 1975), it seemed somewhat easier to have a #1 Hit. Of course, sometimes it could come at a cost. Such as "Nothing From Nothing" by Billy Preston. One Week, it was at #1, and then the next, at #15. That really is strange!
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Post by jamie9012 on Nov 8, 2017 11:18:09 GMT -5
6: CAN’T GET ENOUGH – BAD COMPANY - I can imagine Foreigner recording this Song. It peaked at #5. For some reason, I thought that Bad Company began their success earlier. It was from their first album. Singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke had been in the band Free who had a hit in 1970 with "All Right Now," a song that sounds a bit like Bad Company. Maybe this is why you thought Bad Company started earlier. If I remember (it has been a few Days), when I wrote the Critique, I was a little surprised that this was their first hit. I thought that they had had perhaps one or two before this point. However, it makes sense now that this was their first hit.
As for the Reason that I had initially thought otherwise, the involvement of Paul Rodgers with that band Free (and the hit they had) probably explains everything. Thank you.
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Post by jamie9012 on Oct 28, 2017 10:59:53 GMT -5
Hello.
Well, this is a little unexpected. I decided to make this Critique, and started to listen to the Songs. Only when I reached the seventh Song did I realize that I was reading from the wrong Chart. To make things worse, because the Charts seemed so volatile around this time, I had to change several Songs. Man, talk about frustrating! However, I got to listen to/learn some good Songs, so it was not all bad.
This is not a Period about which I am musically familiar, but I wanted to give it a try. I know that listing only ten twenty Songs really does not do it the justice. Because my changes happen at the last minute, I will list only the peak position for those corrected Songs. I want to come back tomorrow to say more about those Songs.
EDIT: Well, rather than waste the Critiques that I had written for the incorrect Songs, I decided to make the best of it and add some more.
October 26, 1974
20: GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE – THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS - This hit peaked here. It follows up their bigger hit from that year "Rock and Roll Heaven". 19: I HONESTLY LOVE YOU – OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN - Her first #1 hit. 18: DO IT (‘TIL YOU’RE SATISFIED) – B.T. EXPRESS - This music screams New York City in the 1970s. Of course they formed in Brooklyn, New York City. Good song. 17: CAREFREE HIGHWAY – GORDON LIGHTFOOT - This sounds like Jim Croce. "Carefree Highway" peaked at #10 in the US, and #11 in Canada. 16: LIFE IS A ROCK (BUT THE RADIO ROLLED ME) - REUNION - Is this how Billy Joel got the inspiration for his hit "We Didn't Start The Fire"? As the Song ended, I noticed also the song "Celebrate" from Three Dog Night. 15: NOTHING FROM NOTHING – BILLY PRESTON - This Song was at #1 for the previous Week. It is always fun to hear. 14: BACK HOME AGAIN – JOHN DENVER - "And your Mother called last Friday. Sunshine made her cry." Does he refer to "Sunshine On My Shoulders"? 13: DO IT BABY - THE MIRACLES - Their first Top 40 hit following the departure of Smokey Robinson. 12: WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT – JOHN LENNON - #1 in the US in November 1974, #42 in Germany. 11: TIN MAN - AMERICA - Although the movie remains popular 78 Years later, I have never completely seen "The Wizard Of Oz". As for the Song, this was America's first Top 10 Hit (US) in about 2 Years. 10: LOVE ME FOR A REASON – THE OSMONDS - Peaked at #10. It sounds a little more serious than their earlier hits. 9: STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES – MAC DAVIS - This Song had a good message about appreciating Life and those around you. It peaked at #9 in the United States, and #39 in Germany. 8: SWEET HOME ALABAMA – LYNYRD SKYNYRD - This classic rock Anthem, which peaked here at #8, stands strong today. 7: STEPPIN’ OUT (GONNA BOOGIE TONIGHT) – TONY ORLANDO & DAWN - Featuring some random adult from the Charlie Brown cartoons. Despite the Subtitle, it is not Disco, but features their playful pop sound. Yet another song at its peak position. 6: CAN’T GET ENOUGH – BAD COMPANY - I can imagine Foreigner recording this Song. It peaked at #5. For some reason, I thought that Bad Company began their success earlier. 5: THE B IS BACK – ELTON JOHN - Peaked at #4. Did Casey Kasem ever mention its full Title during its chart-run? 4: JAZZMAN – CAROLE KING - Apparently this Song was in an Episode of The Simpsons. I am not a huge fan of that show, but I have lately enjoyed a few Episodes. As for the Song itself, I think that it was a true #2 Hit. Although several Songs reached #1 around this time (usually for a single Week), "Jazzman" peaked at #2 for one Week before descending the Hot 100. 3: YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET – BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE - The biggest Hit for this band from Manitoba, Canada. It peaked at #1 in Canada, #1 in the United States, and #1 in Germany. 2: YOU HAVEN’T DONE NOTHIN’ – STEVIE WONDER - Peaked at #1 in the United States, #49 in Germany. It is a protest Song with a title that sounds like love gone bad. 1: THEN CAME YOU – DIONNE WARWICK & THE DETROIT SPINNERS - Peaked at #1 for one Week on the Hot 100. Great collaboration!
I did not expect to write this Critique, but I decided to anyway. One reason that I do not come here very often may seem strange: social media is really not for me. I do like to come here and write the Critiques, but this is one thing that I have learned. Of course everyone here is nice. As always, thank you for reading.
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