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Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1987

Posted on 6 November, 2018 by Lyzette

100. “Love You Down” – Ready For the World: I’ve heard from more than a couple sources that as fun and fresh as the early- to mid-80s year-end Hot 100 is, they only get more dull and uninteresting through the transition … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1987, ABC, Amy Grant, Aretha Franklin, Atlantic Starr, Bananarama, Beastie Boys, Ben E. King, Bill Medley, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Idol, Billy Vera and the Beaters, Bob Seger, Bon Jovi, Breakfast Club, Bruce Hornsby, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Willis, Bryan Adams, Chicago, Chris de Burgh, Club Nouveau, Crowded House, Cutting Crew, Cyndi Lauper, Dan Hill, Debbie Gibson, Duran Duran, Europe, Expose, Fleetwood Mac, Genesis, George Michael, Georgia Satellites, Glass Tiger, Glenn Medeiros, Gloria Estefan, Gregory Abbott, Heart, Herb Alpert, Huey Lewis and the News, James Ingram, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Warnes, Jody Watley, Kenny G, Kenny Loggins, Kim Wilde, Kool and the Gang, LeVert, LInda Ronstadt, Lionel Richie, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Los Lobos, Lou Gramm, Madonna, Miami Sound Machine, Michael Jackson, Peter Cetera, Peter Gabriel, Prince, Pseudo Echo, Ready For the World, Richard Marx, Robbie Nevil, Samantha Fox, Siedah Garrett, Smokey Robinson, Starship, Steve Winwood, Survivor, Suzanne Vega, Swing Out Sister, T'Pau, The Bangles, The Jets, The Pretenders, The Range, The System, The Whispers, Tiffany, U2, Vonda Shepard, Wang Chung, Whitesnake, Whitney Houston | 1 Comment

Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1980

Posted on 18 November, 2016 by Lyzette

100. “Refugee” – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Yes! Hello 80s! And what better way to kick off the decade than with a band I’ve always considered quintessential to the 80s. After some years of a few mildly successful singles, 1980 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1980, Air Supply, Ambrosia, Andy Gibb, Anne Murray, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, Benny Mardones, Bette Midler, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Joel, Billy Preston, Bob Seger, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Boz Scaggs, Captain and Tennille, Carole King, Charlie Daniels Band, Charlie Dore, Christopher Cross, Cliff Richard, Commodores, Dan Fogelberg, Dara Sedaka, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Donna Summer, Dr. Hook, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, Eagles, Eddie Rabbitt, Fleetwood Mac, Gary Numan, Genesis, George Benson, Hall and Oates, Herb Alpert, Irene Cara, Isaac Hayes, J.D. Souther, Jermaine Jackson, Joe Walsh, KC, KC and the Sunshine Band, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Kool and the Gang, LInda Ronstadt, Lipps Inc., Little River Band, M, Michael Jackson, Mickey Gilley, Neil Diamond, Neil Sedaka, Olivia Newton-John, Pat Benatar, Pat Benetar, Paul McCartney, Peaches and Herb, Pete Townshend, Pink Floyd, Prince, Pure Prairie League, Queen, Ray Goodman and Brown, Robbie Dupree, Rocky Burnette, Rupert Holmes, Shalamar, Smokey Robinson, Steve Forbert, Stevie Wonder, Styx, Supertramp, Syreeta, Teri DeSario, The Brothers Johnson, The Dirt Band, The Manhattans, The Pretenders, The Rolling Stones, The SOS Band, The Spinners, Tom Petty, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers | 5 Comments

Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1979

Posted on 20 September, 2016 by Lyzette

100. “Strange Way” – Firefall: Kicking off this list is an interesting, dark-sounding radio-friendly rock hit. Truthfully, I can hear Chicago’s influences on this track from a mile away, especially with that uptempo’d salsa breakdown before the final chorus. It’s an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1979, Ace Frehley, Al Stewart, Alice Cooper, Alicia Bridges, Ambrosia, Amii Stewart, Andy Gibb, Anita Ward, Anne Murray, Bad Company, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, Bee Gees, Billboard Hot 100, Blondie, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Bobby Caldwell, Bonnie Pointer, Brooklyn Dreams, Cheap Trick, Cher, Cheryl Lynn, Chic, Chris Norman, Commodores, David Naughton, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Dire Straits, Donna Summer, Doobie Brothers, Dr. Hook, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, Earth Wind and Fire, Eddie Rabbitt, Electric Light Orchestra, Elton John, England Dan, Eric Clapton, Firefall, Foreigner, Frank Mills, G.Q., Gino Vannelli, Gloria Gaynor, Herb Alpert, Hot Chocolate, Ian Matthews, Instant Funk, John Ford Coley, John Stewart, Kenny Rogers, KISS, Leif Garrett, LInda Ronstadt, Little River Band, Maxine Nightingale, McFadden and Whitehead, Melissa Manchester, Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond, Nicolette Larson, Nigel Olsson, Olivia Newton-John, Patrick Hernandez, Peaches and Herb, Randy VanWarmer, Raydio, Rex Smith, Rickie Lee Jones, Robert Palmer, Rod Stewart, Roger Voudouris, Sister Sledge, Styx, Supertramp, Suzi Quatro, The Babys, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Emotions, The Jacksons, The Knack, The Pointer Sisters, Toto, Van Halen, Village People, Wings | 3 Comments

Land of 1000 Dances: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1966

Posted on 27 July, 2015 by Lyzette

For reference, here are the last five entries I’ve covered in my Billboard Hot 100 challenge: – I Like It Like That: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1961 – Twistin’ the Night Away: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1962 – It’s My Party: Billboard’s Hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1966, ? and the Mysterians, Billboard Hot 100, Bob Dylan, Bobby Fuller Four, Buddy Holly, Cher, Donovan, Dusty Springfield, Four Tops, Frank Sinatra, Herb Alpert, Herman's Hermits, James Brown, Jimmy Ruffin, Lee Dorsey, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Nancy Sinatra, Otis Redding, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Peter Paul and Mary, Question Mark and the Mysterians, Sandy Posey, Simon and Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, The Association, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Brothers Four, The Capitols, The Chiffons, The Count Five, The Hollies, The Jackson 5, The Left Banke, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Mamas and the Papas, The Marvelettes, The Miracles, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, The Ronettes, The Skyliners, The Standells, The Supremes, The Surfaris, The T-Bones, The Temptations, The Troggs, The Yardbirds, Wilson Pickett | 5 Comments

I Like It Like That: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1961

Posted on 29 May, 2015 by Lyzette

My coverage of previous years in Hot 100 year-end lists: – Rock and Roll Music: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1957 – Great Balls of Fire: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1958 – Teen Beat: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1959 – Alley Oop: Billboard’s Hot 100 … Continue reading →