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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 11, 2017 7:20:18 GMT -5
Australian singer/songwriter Kevin Johnson had reached the Hot 100 for the only time in late 1973. His song charted for 4 weeks and peaked at #73, but it did have staying power. It has been covered several times including versions by Gary Glitter and Tom Jones. Two versions debuted in the Hot 100 on December 7, 1974. Mac Davis's version debuted at #87 and became the most successful, peaking at #15. The lost 70s classic debuted and spent its only week in the Hot 100 at #97. The artist had reached the Top 40 three times, twice in a group and once topping the charts as a solo artist. It would be his last Hot 100 single. Rock 'N Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life) - Terry JacksGiven the history above, we back up a year to November 10, 1973. In a week where the highest debut would peak at #18 (Mind Games/John Lennon), but the two lowest debuts at #93 and #97 would become Top 5 smashes (Rock On/David Essex, Spiders and Snakes/Jim Stafford) we have the #91 debut by Kevin Johnson. As stated above, the lost 70s classic would chart for 4 weeks, peaking at #73. On local charts, it appears Kevin's original made its most notable showing in Chicago (WLS, WCFL, and WBBM) peaking at #24 on the WCFL Big 10 survey. Rock 'N Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life) - Kevin Johnson
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Post by at40petebattistini on Nov 20, 2017 11:00:56 GMT -5
For November 26, 1977, here’s a lost classic that shortchanged the artist of deserved recognition. When the single “You Light Up My Life” from the motion picture of the same name was released in November 1977, label credit was noted only as “Original Cast”, failing to acknowledge the name of its lead vocalist. The Original Cast recording, sung by Kasey Cisyk, spent just four weeks on the Hot 100 and peaked at #80 on 11-26-77. Perhaps any potential success of this single was subdued by Debby Boone’s #1 chart feat, in part, because the vocalization was so similar while the instrumentation was the same. And if the lack of label credit wasn’t enough, the single “You Light Up My Life” by the movie’s Original Cast was featured with a “New On The Charts” column in the Billboard issue dated 11-26-77 (page 36). The 7-paragraph article detailed the multiple-career successes of songwriter Joe Brooks and provided a movie plot description. Note, however, that the write-up didn’t credit Kasey Cisyk as the lead voice on the song until the final sentence. Although the late Kasey Cisyk’s legacy today credits her greatest success as a commercial jingles artist, she experienced one brief moment in the Hot 100 spotlight. And while her name never appeared on the Hot 100 chart in label credit form, Whitburn has properly noted her contribution to the movie’s soundtrack release in his publications. Here is Kasey Cisyk’s vocal performance from the movie, with Didi Conn acting the part. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWsy9DKhsws
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Post by mga707 on Nov 20, 2017 11:36:09 GMT -5
For November 26, 1977, here’s a lost classic that shortchanged the artist of deserved recognition. When the single “You Light Up My Life” from the motion picture of the same name was released in November 1977, label credit was noted only as “Original Cast”, failing to acknowledge the name of its lead vocalist. The Original Cast recording, sung by Kasey Cisyk, spent just four weeks on the Hot 100 and peaked at #80 on 11-26-77. Perhaps any potential success of this single was subdued by Debby Boone’s #1 chart feat, in part, because the vocalization was so similar while the instrumentation was the same. And if the lack of label credit wasn’t enough, the single “You Light Up My Life” by the movie’s Original Cast was featured with a “New On The Charts” column in the Billboard issue dated 11-26-77 (page 36). The 7-paragraph article detailed the multiple-career successes of songwriter Joe Brooks and provided a movie plot description. Note, however, that the write-up didn’t credit Kasey Cisyk as the lead voice on the song until the final sentence. Although the late Kasey Cisyk’s legacy today credits her greatest success as a commercial jingles artist, she experienced one brief moment in the Hot 100 spotlight. And while her name never appeared on the Hot 100 chart in label credit form, Whitburn has properly noted her contribution to the movie’s soundtrack release in his publications. Here is Kasey Cisyk’s vocal performance from the movie, with Didi Conn acting the part. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWsy9DKhswsDidi Conn is probably best-known for her role as 'Frenchy' in "Grease" (the following year--'78). She has long been married to Composer David Shire, who is known for his film scores.
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Post by trekkielo on Nov 24, 2017 18:53:31 GMT -5
For November 26, 1977, here’s a lost classic that shortchanged the artist of deserved recognition. When the single “You Light Up My Life” from the motion picture of the same name was released in November 1977, label credit was noted only as “Original Cast”, failing to acknowledge the name of its lead vocalist. The Original Cast recording, sung by Kasey Cisyk, spent just four weeks on the Hot 100 and peaked at #80 on 11-26-77. Perhaps any potential success of this single was subdued by Debby Boone’s #1 chart feat, in part, because the vocalization was so similar while the instrumentation was the same. And if the lack of label credit wasn’t enough, the single “You Light Up My Life” by the movie’s Original Cast was featured with a “New On The Charts” column in the Billboard issue dated 11-26-77 (page 36). The 7-paragraph article detailed the multiple-career successes of songwriter Joe Brooks and provided a movie plot description. Note, however, that the write-up didn’t credit Kasey Cisyk as the lead voice on the song until the final sentence. Although the late Kasey Cisyk’s legacy today credits her greatest success as a commercial jingles artist, she experienced one brief moment in the Hot 100 spotlight. And while her name never appeared on the Hot 100 chart in label credit form, Whitburn has pro8-)perly noted her contribution to the movie’s soundtrack release in his publications. Here is Kasey Cisyk’s vocal performance from the movie, with Didi Conn acting the part. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWsy9DKhswsDidi Conn is probably best-known for her role as 'Frenchy' in "Grease" (the following year--'78). She has long been married to Composer David Shire, who is known for his film scores. My all-time favorite film score by David Shire is 2010: The Year We Make Contact from 1984! His first marriage from 1970-1980 was to actress Talia Coppola Shire of "Yo Adrian Pennino" fame in Rocky I-V, as Connie daughter of the Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather and Parts II & III, then real life daughter of composer Carmine Coppola, sister of director Francis Ford Coppola and aunt of actor Nicolas Coppola Cage.
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Post by at40petebattistini on Dec 9, 2017 7:57:56 GMT -5
For December 9, 1972, here's a track from this week's #1 album, "Seventh Sojourn" by the Moody Blues. Now considered a lost classic because it receives little if any radio airplay, "For My Lady" gained considerable AOR/FM attention during this time period. And, with its mellow sound and sentimental lyric, it would've made for a great Top 40 follow-up to "I'm Just A Singer." www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9NbSoJY8g
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Post by papathree on Dec 9, 2017 11:02:20 GMT -5
For December 9, 1972, here's a track from this week's #1 album, "Seventh Sojourn" by the Moody Blues. Now considered a lost classic because it receives little if any radio airplay, "For My Lady" gained considerable AOR/FM attention during this time period. And, with its mellow sound and sentimental lyric, it would've made for a great Top 40 follow-up to "I'm Just A Singer." www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9NbSoJY8gGreat song!!!! Did anyone else notice the sound of the guitar string breaking at about the 1:33 mark in that video? I always wondered why a producer would leave something like that on the recording.
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Post by 1finemrg on Dec 9, 2017 22:08:48 GMT -5
For December 9, 1972, here's a track from this week's #1 album, "Seventh Sojourn" by the Moody Blues. Now considered a lost classic because it receives little if any radio airplay, "For My Lady" gained considerable AOR/FM attention during this time period. And, with its mellow sound and sentimental lyric, it would've made for a great Top 40 follow-up to "I'm Just A Singer." www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9NbSoJY8gGreat choice, Pete! If no one minds, I'd like to nominate my favorite track from "Seventh Sojourn". Unlike the great "For My Lady", this one is a real rocker yet classic Moody Blues with mystical lyrics and great guitar work. Here's hoping they are selected to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame when the inductees are announced December 13. You And Me - Moody Blues
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Post by at40petebattistini on Dec 18, 2017 14:31:09 GMT -5
This lost classic, from the December 18, 1971 chart, was the 10th and last time the Chicago-based New Colony Six reached Billboard’s Hot 100. Of those 10, only two of their single releases (“I Will Always Think About You” and “Things I’d Like To Say”) managed to reached the Top 40. And in a similar unforgettable soft rock sound, ”Long Time To Be Alone” spent just four weeks on the chart, peaking at #93. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yieyAHryV8
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 11, 2018 19:53:19 GMT -5
As Led Zeppelin was descending down the Top 40 with "Immigrant Song", there were a pair of lost 70s classics from February 13, 1971 that were remakes of their only Top 10 hit. The first blasted into the Hot 100 at #61, but would quickly flame out peaking at #58 over a 4 week stay. Made it to #13 in the UK. Whole Lotta Love - CCSThe second version jumped 85-69 in its third week in the Hot 100. Its stay was also brief, exiting after 6 weeks after peaking at #64. Whole Lotta Love - King Curtis and the Kingpins
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Post by 1finemrg on Feb 18, 2018 7:11:34 GMT -5
February 15, 1975 saw a pair of lost 70s classics sharing the same title occupying the Hot 100. Debuting at #87 the prior week, a favorite of mine from this duo managed to crawl up to its peak #84 position before exiting after 2 weeks. One of the feature tracks on their fourth album "Mother Lode", Jim takes the lead on this one. Changes - Loggins & Messina
And of course we have a favorite from the lost 70s classics library. It was ch-ch-chugging down the charts in the final week of an 11 week chart run that peaked at #41. It was the second time around for this classic having previously spent 7 weeks on the chart with a #66 peak in the spring of 1972. Changes - David Bowie
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Post by pb on Feb 18, 2018 10:02:38 GMT -5
February 15, 1975 saw a pair of lost 70s classics sharing the same title occupying the Hot 100. Debuting at #87 the prior week, a favorite of mine from this duo managed to crawl up to its peak #84 position before exiting after 2 weeks. One of the feature tracks on their fourth album "Mother Lode", Jim takes the lead on this one. Changes - Loggins & MessinaThis verse probably limited airplay of the song:
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 2, 2018 22:49:51 GMT -5
Also liked Faces, "Cindy Incidentally" and The Beach Boys, "Sail On Sailor" (first chart run) from this particular Hot 100. The Beach Boys songs from the 70's are so underrated. Featuring the aforementioned Beach Boys lost 70s classic for March 3, 1973. Featuring newcomer Blondie Chaplin on lead vocals, it was in the second of a 7 week chart run that would end peaking at #79. The song's second Hot 100 appearance in 1975 would end up peaking at #49 over a 10 week period. Sail On Sailor - Beach Boys
"Sail On Sailor" was featured on the Beach Boys "Holland" album. Featuring a great album track co-written and sung by Carl Wilson. The Trader - Beach Boys
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Post by 1finemrg on Mar 21, 2018 13:00:46 GMT -5
The Hot 100 of March 27, 1971 featured two cover versions of a Deon Jackson Top 20 hit from the mid-sixties. She would go on to greater fame in the mid-70s courtesy of Elton John. At this point she was recording with Motown on the Rare Earth label. This lost 70s classic would peak at #87 and stay on the charts for 4 weeks. Love Makes The World Go Round - Kiki DeeThe second version would chart for 6 weeks and peak at #83. The group was composed of siblings originally from Georgia, but whose family would settle in the Philadelphia area. Co-producer and arranger was Thom Bell, who also produced the Delfonics, Stylistics and Spinners. Love Makes The World Go Round - Odds And Ends
March 22, 1975 also featured a cover which is this week's lost 70s classic. It would later become a lost 70s classic a second time courtesy of Bonnie Raitt. The original topped the charts in 1961. This version was in the third week of an 8 week chart run that ended with a #46 peak. Runaway - Charlie Kulis
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Post by 1finemrg on Apr 23, 2018 20:08:53 GMT -5
He collaborated with Hal David for this lost 70s classic from April 29, 1975. It kicked around the bottom 10 for six weeks, eventually peaking at #91. Art Garfunkel covered it on his "Breakaway" album released that year. Both versions are beautifully sung tales of longing and heartache. 99 Miles From L.A. - Albert Hammond
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Post by at40petebattistini on May 2, 2018 10:02:57 GMT -5
He collaborated with Hal David for this lost 70s classic from April 29, 1975. It kicked around the bottom 10 for six weeks, eventually peaking at #91. Art Garfunkel covered it on his "Breakaway" album released that year. Both versions are beautifully sung tales of longing and heartache. 99 Miles From L.A. - Albert HammondLove this song!
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