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Post by woolebull on Sept 4, 2013 11:57:59 GMT -5
On another thread we discussed some of the biggest "featuring" songs, i.e. artists getting credit for helping out on songs. That practice did not become commonplace until Martha Wash brought lawsuits against Black Box, Seduction, C & C Music Factory and others in the early 90's. After that, it became a staple to give credit to almost anyone who had anything to do with a single.
But what if that practice had been in place before that time. Who are some of the artists that should have had a featured credit on big songs. I heard two from the 8/30/86 show that I think could have merited it. One, to me, is a no brainer.
1) "Walk This Way" (#4, 1986) - Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. This one to me would be the no brainer. It was their song, they were an intricate part of the remake and their involvement in the remake, not to mention the video, put Run DMC (and rap for that matter) over the top from a pop perspective and put Aerosmith on the map again. If there ever was a win/win for all involved, it was this song.
2) "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" (#2, 1986) - Bryan Adams. I think this song would have been over without Bryan Adams singing the two lines that he sang on the song, but it didn't hurt having his voice being an intricate backing voice. I can remember DJ's making a big deal about it when the song was big. And Adams was as hot as he would ever be (until the next decade came along). Of course, it is just background vocals (for the most part), but there is something about Adams singing "my heart will break" that to me made the song.
Thoughts on others? There are tons we can go to, I know. Thought I'd start us out with two from a countdown most of us had just heard.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2013 12:08:27 GMT -5
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Post by mkarns on Sept 4, 2013 12:25:50 GMT -5
Last week SXM replayed 8/26/78, including "Whenever I Call You Friend", which was always listed (at least in Billboard) as being just by Kenny Loggins. Stevie Nicks never was co-credited, even though it was a full-fledged duet. Stevie could also have gotten a credit for singing backup on "Magnet and Steel", in the same show.
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Post by matt on Sept 4, 2013 12:31:29 GMT -5
Thoughts on others? There are tons we can go to, I know. Thought I'd start us out with two from a countdown most of us had just heard. Would agree with you on the two you mentioned. Another song we will hear this weekend that should undoubtedly have a featured artist that was uncredited was "U Got the Look" - should have been credited to Prince featuring Sheena Easton. |
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Post by johnnywest on Sept 4, 2013 12:37:49 GMT -5
"Unforgettable" - Natalie Cole f/Nat King Cole
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 4, 2013 12:52:13 GMT -5
Two #1 Songs: Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka and Whatever Gets You Through The Night - John Lennon would have to feature Elton John.
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Post by mga707 on Sept 4, 2013 13:04:08 GMT -5
"Get Closer"--Seals and Crofts featuring Carolyn Willis (former Honey Cone lead vocalist).
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Post by michaelcasselman on Sept 4, 2013 13:07:58 GMT -5
Somebody's Watching Me - ...featuring Michael Jackson
Ride Like the Wind - ...featuring Michael McDonald
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Post by freakyflybry on Sept 4, 2013 13:34:30 GMT -5
Steve Winwood featuring Chaka Khan - Higher Love
Eddie Money featuring Ronnie Spector - Take Me Home Tonight
Kenny Loggins featuring Michael McDonald - This Is It
Jellybean featuring Madonna - Sidewalk Talk
Sheila E featuring Prince - A Love Bizarre
David Bowie featuring John Lennon - Fame
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Post by atruefan on Sept 4, 2013 13:38:11 GMT -5
"Get Closer"--Seals and Crofts featuring Carolyn Willis (former Honey Cone lead vocalist). This one actually belongs in the discussion of songs that did have a "featuring" listing, as Willis was listed as a featured artist on the label. |
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Post by tpanther775 on Sept 4, 2013 14:00:07 GMT -5
I know Michael McDonald would have a slew of them in the early 80's. One that comes to mind is Let Me Go, Love by Nicolette Larson.
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Post by matt on Sept 4, 2013 15:54:04 GMT -5
Jellybean featuring Madonna - Sidewalk Talk - actually featured Madonna and Catt Buchanan
The question with these is: what constitutes a "featured" credit versus a simple backing vocal. There are a ton of songs throughout the rock era where a well-known artist loaned their services as a backing vocalist, but it's different than those that somewhat shared lead vocals. The following to me are simply backing vocals (though "This Is It" is somewhat iffy--Michael McD does sing a few lines by himself):
Steve Winwood featuring Chaka Khan - Higher Love
Kenny Loggins featuring Michael McDonald - This Is It
Sheila E featuring Prince - A Love Bizarre
David Bowie featuring John Lennon - Fame
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Post by woolebull on Sept 4, 2013 16:06:37 GMT -5
"Beat It" featuring Eddie Van Halen I totally agree with that. When it comes to Michael Jackson and rock songs I would have a friend that would say that, "Dirty Diana" should have credited Steve Stevens for his guitar work. I don't agree with that, but I totally do with "Beat It". To me, it was as much a duet as "The Girl Is Mine". Another one: "What Are We Doing In Love", was just credited to Dottie West, correct? Kenny needed some love for that. It was a straight up duet. I mean the song isn't, "What Am I Doing In Love", it is a song written from the perspective of two people! Also: "Take Off" should have featured "Geddy Lee". No Brainer IMO |
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Post by rayshae3 on Sept 4, 2013 16:17:11 GMT -5
Fly Away-John Denver featuring Olivia Newton-John
Money for Nothing-Dire Straits featuring Sting
Doctor My Eyes-Jackson Browne featuring David Crosby and Graham Nash
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Post by woolebull on Sept 4, 2013 16:31:29 GMT -5
I just thought about this...does Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight get credit for having a number one song with, "That's What Friends Are For"?
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