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Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1983

Posted on 24 October, 2017 by Lyzette

100. “Fall in Love with Me” – Earth, Wind & Fire: 1983! I’ve been excited to cover this year on my Billboard challenge for a while now, for reasons I will elaborate on with future entries down the line. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1983, Adam Ant, After the Fire, Air Supply, Asia, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Joel, Bob Seger, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Bonnie Tyler, Bryan Adams, Champaign, Christopher Cross, Crystal Gayle, Culture Club, David Bowie, DeBarge, Def Leppard, Dexys Midnight Runners, Dionne Warwick, Don Henley, Donna Summer, Duran Duran, Earth Wind and Fire, Eddie Rabbitt, Eddy Grant, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Eurythmics, Frank Stallone, Frida, Golden Earring, Hall and Oates, Irene Cara, Jackson Browne, James Ingram, Jennifer Warnes, Joe Cocker, Joe Jackson, Journey, Kajagoogoo, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Laura Branigan, Lionel Richie, Little River Band, Loverboy, Madness, Marvin Gaye, Men at Work, Men Without Hats, Michael Jackson, Michael Sembello, Musical Youth, Naked Eyes, Patti Austin, Paul McCartney, Peabo Bryson, Phil Collins, Prince, Quaterflash, Rick Springfield, Roberta Flack, Sammy Hagar, Sergio Mendes, Shalamar, Sheena Easton, Spandeau Ballet, Stephen Bishop, Stevie Nicks, Stray Cats, Styx, Taco, The Clash, The Greg Kihn Band, The Human League, The Kinks, The Police, The Pretenders, The Tubes, Thomas Dolby, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Toni Basil, Toto | 5 Comments

One Random Single a Day #83: “Tired of Waiting for You” (1965) by The Kinks

Posted on 30 March, 2017 by Lyzette

So, The Kinks are a band that need little to no introduction. With humble beginnings in London with their formation in 1964, The Kinks quickly found success as another inclusion to the British Invasion wave of the US. Their first major … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1960's, 1965, English, One Random Single a Day, The Kinks | 1 Comment

Funky Worm: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1973

Posted on 19 December, 2015 by Lyzette

For reference, here are the last five entries I’ve covered in my Billboard Hot 100 challenge: – Dance to the Music: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1968 – Time of the Season: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1969 – All Right Now: Billboard’s Hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1973, Anne Murray, Barry White, Billboard Hot 100, Billy Paul, Bloodstone, Bobby "Boris" Pickett, Carly Simon, Cher, David Bowie, Deep Purple, Deodato, Eddie Kendricks, Edward Bear, Elton John, Eric Weissberg, Focus, Four Tops, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Grand Funk Railroad, Helen Reddy, Hurricane Smith, Isaac Hayes, Jim Croce, Jim Messina, Johnny Preston, Jud Strunk, Kenny Loggins, Link Wray, Loggins and Messina, Marvin Gaye, Ohio Players, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, Roberta Flack, Shirley Bassey, Sly and the Family Stone, Stealer's Wheel, Steely Dan, Steppenwolf, Steve Mandell, Stevie Wonder, Sweet, Sylvia, The Allman Brothers Band, The Beatles, The Carpenters, The Doobie Brothers, The Edgar Winter Band, The Isley Brothers, The Kinks, The O'Jays, The Pointer Sisters, The Rolling Stones, The Spinners, The Stylistics, The Surfaris, The Temptations, Timmy Thomas, Vicki Lawrence, war, Wings | Leave a comment

Like A Rolling Stone: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1965

Posted on 17 July, 2015 by Lyzette

For reference, here are the last five entries I’ve covered in my Billboard Hot 100 challenge: – Alley Oop: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1960 – I Like It Like That: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1961 – Twistin’ the Night Away: Billboard’s Hot 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1965, Barbara Lewis, Barbara Mason, Barry McGuire, Beau Brummels, Billboard Hot 100, Bob Dylan, Brenda Lee, Cher, Del Shannon, Dino Desi & Billy, Elvis Presley, Four Tops, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits, Horst Jankowski, Junior Walker, Junior Walker and the All-Stars, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, Patti Page, Peter and Gordon, Petula Clark, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Shirley Bassey, Sonny & Cher, The Animals, The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, The Lovin' Spoonful, The McCoys, The Miracles, The Moody Blues, The Righteous Brothers, The Rolling Stones, The Searchers, The Sir Douglas Quintet, The Strangeloves, The Supremes, The Temptations, The Turtles, The Yardbirds, Tom Jones, Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders | 5 Comments

Glad All Over: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1964

Posted on 4 July, 2015 by Lyzette

For reference, here are the last five entries I’ve covered in my Billboard Hot 100 challenge: – Teen Beat: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1959 – Alley Oop: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1960 – I Like It Like That: Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1961 … Continue reading →