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Post by lasvegaskid on Jul 13, 2014 21:30:20 GMT -5
Deep Purple Smoke On the Water mentions Frank Zappa.
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Post by johnnywest on Jul 14, 2014 10:20:01 GMT -5
"Hey Soul Sister" by Train mentions Madonna.
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Post by mkarns on Aug 16, 2014 20:27:00 GMT -5
This week's 1975 AT40 included Barry Manilow's "Could It Be Magic", which refers to "sweet Melissa", who is believed to be Melissa Manchester, in the same countdown with her first hit, "Midnight Blue".
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Post by dukelightning on Aug 16, 2014 20:59:27 GMT -5
It is in fact Melissa Manchester that he is referring to. However, in a strange twist, neither artist was anywhere near hitting the top 40 when he recorded this song. He originally released it in 1971 when neither artist was on anyone's radar screen. They are both from New York City. So despite the megalopolis that is the Big Apple, they obviously knew each other back then.
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Post by OldSchoolAT40Fan on Apr 13, 2016 19:24:25 GMT -5
Eddie Money's "Take Me Home Tonight" mentions Ronnie, referring to Ronnie Spector.
On a recent 80s rebroadcast (February 28, 1987), Billy Idol's "Don't Need a Gun" mentions Elvis (Presley), Johnny Ray and Gene Vincent at the end of the song.
Dexy's Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen" also mentions Johnny Ray as well.
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Post by pb on Apr 14, 2016 12:57:54 GMT -5
Is there a thread about AT40 songs mentioning characters from other artists' AT40 songs?
"We're Getting Careless With Our Love" by Johnnie Taylor mentioned Mrs. Jones from Billy Paul's song.
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Post by dukelightning on Apr 14, 2016 16:14:24 GMT -5
And in a coincidence, that artist and that song are mentioned together in this week's 70s show. In the intro to #1, Casey says that "Disco Lady" is the first song to spend at least 3 weeks at #1 on both the soul and pop charts since "Me and Mrs. Jones".
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Post by freakyflybry on Apr 14, 2016 17:08:15 GMT -5
Is there a thread about AT40 songs mentioning characters from other artists' AT40 songs? "We're Getting Careless With Our Love" by Johnnie Taylor mentioned Mrs. Jones from Billy Paul's song. Similarly, Major Tom from David Bowie's "Space Oddity" was mentioned in title by Peter Schilling. |
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Post by OnWithTheCountdown on Apr 20, 2016 13:43:02 GMT -5
Here is a twist: songs that refer to earlier top 40s by the same act. For example: Rod Stewart's Ain't Love A Bit** refers to Maggie (May) and George Michael's Father Figure mentions Faith. In 2001, J-Lo's hit "Ain't It Funny" (remixed version) contains the lyric, "Thought I told you love don't cost a thing", referencing her tune that charted earlier that year. Thanks, freakyflybry, now you got me on a 2001 kick!  |
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Post by djjoe1960 on Apr 20, 2016 14:24:14 GMT -5
How many AT40 chart hits (1970-1995) mentioned other acts who had hits on AT40? I can think of a few: "Rings," Cymarron (1971) - mentions James Taylor. "Sweet Home Alabama," Lynyrd Skynyrd (1974) - mentions Neil Young. "The South's Gonna Do It," Charlie Daniels Band (1975) - mentions the Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elvin Bishop, ZZ Top, and Wet Willie. "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You," Sugarloaf (1975) - mentions John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. "Nightshift," Commodores (1985) - mentions Marvin Gaye. I think during some point in Sugarloaf's run, they were joined in the top 40 by John, George (and Ringo) |
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Post by djjoe1960 on Apr 20, 2016 14:28:16 GMT -5
Yes on the chart dated 2/1/75, Sugarloaf is at #39 with Don't Call Us, while George is at #38 with Ding Dong, Ding Dong; Ringo is at #35 with Only You; John Is at #17 with #9 Dream--and Elton's John 'Lucy In The Sky' remake is at #20. Wow talk about coincidences.
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Post by laura on Apr 20, 2016 14:46:57 GMT -5
"Hey Soul Sister" by Train mentions Madonna. It also mentions Mr. Mister. "I Took A Pill in Ibiza" by Mike Posner mentions Avicii in the beginning. |
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Post by mkarns on Sept 21, 2016 15:23:49 GMT -5
Here's an indirect one: the 1981 novelty hit "General Hospi-Tale" by the Afternoon Delights says "Paging Dr. Noah Drake". Dr. Drake was played by Rick Springfield, who at the same time was in the countdown with "Jessie's Girl" and "I've Done Everything For You".
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Post by johnnywest on Sept 27, 2016 20:59:25 GMT -5
"This Is How We Do" by Katy Perry mentions Mariah Carey.
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Post by mkarns on Oct 6, 2016 20:21:47 GMT -5
Blink 182 are named in the Chainsmokers' current hit "Closer".
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