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February 8, 2020
In 74, ‘Samba PA TI’, made No.27, on CBS,
followed in 77, by ‘She’s Not There’, on CBS, at No.11.
In 78, ‘Well All Right’, on CBS, peaked at No.53,
and in 80, ‘All I Ever Wanted’, also on CBS, made No.57.
In 99,’Smooth’ now on Arista, ft Rob Thomas, made No.75,
and in 2000,’Smooth’ re-appeared, as a US No.1 &UK Top3
Also in 2000, ‘Maria Maria’, ftrg The Product G & B –
a US No.1 & UK Top 6, was to be.
In 02, ‘The Game Of Love’, featuring Michelle Branch,
still on Arista, made No.16.
And in 06, ‘Cry Baby Cry’, ftrg Sean Paul & Joss Stone,
on Arista, at No.71 was seen.
In 06, ‘Illegal’, on Epic,
by Shakira ftrg Carlos Santana, made No.34,
ending this glimpse into some of his work,
and leaving us wanting more.
Written by
Harriet Blackbury
In 04, ‘Slow Hands’, reached No.36,
for Interpol, on Matador.
And in 05, ‘Slow Down’, on Def Jam,
for Bobby Valentino, peaked at No.4.
In 86, ‘Slow Down’, on Virgin,
gave Loose Ends, a No.27,
And in 03, ‘Slow’, on Parlophone,
took Kylie Minogue to No.1 heaven.
In 81, ‘Slow Motion’, on Island,
by Ultravox, reached No.33.
And in 93, Slowdive, made No.52,
on Creatiion, with ‘Outside Your Room (EP)’.
In 60, ‘On A Slow Boat To China’, on Pye,
for Emile Ford & The Checkmates, made the Top 3.
And in 04, ‘Slow Jamz’, on Atlantic,
gave Twista, a US No.1 & also a UK No.3.
In 62, ‘Slow Twistin’, on Columbia,
gave Chubby Checker, a No.23 view.
And in 78, ‘Slow Train To Paradise’, on Capitol,
took Tavares, to No.62.
In 93, ‘Slow It Down’, on London,
for East 17, a No.13 fix.
And in 97, ‘Slow Flow’, on Atlantic,
saw The Braxtons, at No.26.
In 86, ‘Slow Rivers’, on Rocket,
for Elton John & Cliff Richard, at No.44, seen.
And in 92, ‘Slow And Sexy’, on Epic,
for Shabba Ranks featuring Johnny Gill, made No.17.
In 81, ‘Slowhand’, was a Top 10,
for The Pointer Sisters, on Planet K.
And in 93, The The, climbed to No 35,
on Epic, with ‘Slow Emotion Replay’.
February 6, 2020
In 90, ‘Into The Blue’, on Mercury,
took Mission, to No.32.
And in 03, Fabulous featuring Tamia,
was at No.18, on Eleckra, with ‘Into You’.
In 93, ‘Into Your Arms’, on Atlantic,
gave The Lemonheads a No.14.
And in 05, ‘Into Your Head’, on Easy Street,
peaked at No.66, for Honeymoon Machine.
In 85, ‘Into The Groove’, was a No.1,
for Madonna, on Sire.
And in 04, Thirteen Senses, made No.35,
on Vertigo, with ‘Into The Fire’.
In 07, ‘Siouxsie And The Banchees, reached No.59,
on W14, with ‘Into A Swan’.
And in 09, ‘Into Dust’, on Capitol,
for Mazzy Star, a No.71.
In 79, ‘Into The Valley’, on Virgin,
gave The Skids, a Top 10 view.
And in 96, ‘Into My World’, on Mother,
for Audioweb, a No.42.
In 91, ‘Into Tomorrow’, on Freedom High,
gave The Paul Weller Movement, a No.36 place.
And in 01, Plaything, on Manifesto,
peaked at No.48, with ‘Into Space’.
In 92, ‘Into The Future’, on 3Beat,
made No.70, for New Atlantic featuring Linda Wright.
And in 04, Love Inc, was at No.39,
on NuLife, with ‘Into The Night’.
In 96, ‘Into Your Heart’, on SIX6,
was at No.51, for 6 By Six.
And also in 96, ‘Falling Into You’, on Epic,
a Top 10, for Celine Dion, ends this mix.
With his first of eight UK hits on Atlantic,
in 65, ‘In The Midnight Hour’, made the No.12 line.
Followed, two months later by,
‘Don’t Fight It’, which reached No.29.
In 66, ‘634-5789’, figured at No.36,
and, ‘Land Of 1000 Dances’, made No.22.
Ending 66, ‘Mustang Sally’, peaked at No.28,
and in 67, ‘Funky Broadway’, at No.43, was on view.
In 68, ‘I’m A Midnight Mover’, made No.38,
and in 69, at No.16, was ‘Hey Jude’.
And in 87, rising to No.62, (this time on Motown), was
‘In The Midnight Hour’, to put us back in the mood.
Thank you for the fantastic music.
WILSON PICKETT 1941 – 2006
Written by
Harriet Blackbury.
In 79, ‘Lucky Number’, on Stiff,
gave Lene Lovich a Top 3.
And in 94, Marvin Gaye, peaked at No. 67,
on Motown, with ‘Lucky, Lucky Me’.
In 95, ‘Lucky Love’, on London,
gave Ace of Base, a Top 20.
And in 2000, ‘Lucky’, on Jive,
found Britney Spears with a Top 5 entry.
In 93, ‘Lucky Town (Live)’, on Columbia,
made No.48, for Bruce Springsteen.
And in 94, ‘Lucky You’, on Epic,
for The Lightning Seeds, peaked at No.15.
In 78, ‘Lucky Stars’, on Lifesong,
gave Dean Friedman, a Top 3 view.
And in 91, ‘Lucky 7 Megamix’, made No.43,
for UK Mixmasters, on I Q.
In 84, ‘Lucky Star’, on Sire,
saw Madonna, climb to No.14.
And in 94, ‘Lucky One’, on A & M,
for Amy Grant, a Top 60, seen.
In 84, ‘The Lucky One’, on Atlantic,
found Laura Branigan at No.56.
And in 97, ‘Lucky Man’, on Hut,
a No.7, for Verve, ends this mix.
February 1, 2020
In 97, ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’, on Delirious,
for Tina Moore, a Top 7.
And in 01, ‘Straight Up’, on MCA,
found Chante Moore, at No.11.
In 79, ‘This Time Baby’, peaked at No.49,
for Jackie Moore, on CBS.
And in 87, ‘Soul Man’, on A & M,
gave Sam Moore & Lou Reed, a Top 30 success.
In 79, ‘Parisienne Walkways’, at No.8,
for Gary Moore, on MCA.
And in 86, ‘O’ My Father had A Rabbit’,
reached No.24, for Ray Moore, on Play.
In 76, ‘Misty Blue’, on Contempo,
for Dorothy Moore, reached the Top 5 flight.
And in 95, Lisa Moorish, on Go! Beat,
peaked at No.24, with ‘Mr Friday Night’.
In 2000, ‘Candy’, on Epic,
found Mandy Moore, at No.6.
And in 76, ‘This Is It’, on Buddah,
for Melba Moore, at No 9, ends this mix.
In 93, Maria McKee, on Geffen,
climbed to No.35, with ‘I’m Gonna Soothe You’.
And in 07, ‘Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)’,
for Bill Conti, on Capitol, a US No.1 & UK No.52.
In 71, ‘I’m Gonna Run Away From You’,
for Tami Lynn, on Mojo, reached No.4.
And in 94, ‘I’m Gonna Make You Mine’,
gave Tanya Blount, a No.69 on Polydor.
In 73, ‘Gonna Make You An Offer You Can’t Refuse’,
on Cube, saw Jimmy Helms, at No.8 arrive.
And in 01, ‘Gonna Work It Out’, on Incentive,
found Hi-Gate, at No.25.
In 77, ‘Gonna Capture Your Heart’, on Rocket,
peaked at No.18, for Blue.
And in 91, ‘Gonna Catch You’, on Supreme,
gave Lonnie Gordon, a No.32.
In 72, ‘I’m Gonna Be A Country Girl Again’,
on Vanguard, made No.34, for Buffy Sainte Marie.
And in 02, ‘I’m Gonna Be Alright’, on Epic,
for Jennifer Lopez featuring Nas, reached No.3.
In 69, Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations,
made No.3, with ‘I’m Gonna Make You Love Me’.
And in 73, ‘I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Baby’,
on Pye International, gave Barry White a No.23.
In 79, ‘Gonna Get Along Without You Now’,
on Ariola/Hansa, for Viola Wills, a No.8 success.
And in 90, ‘Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)’,
for C & C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams, a Top 3, on CBS.
January 29, 2020
In 89, ‘When Love Came To Town’, on Island,
saw U2 featuring B B King, at No.6 in the charts.
And in 02, Kings Of Tomorrow peaked at No.45,
on Defected, with ‘Young Hearts’.
In 61, ‘First Taste Of Love’, on London,
found Ben E King, in the No.27 slot.
And in 01, ‘Bionic’, on Superior Quality,
gave King Adora, a Top 30 spot.
In 95, ‘Shy Guy’, on Columbia,
gave Diana King, a Top 2 score.
And in 01, ‘Toxic Girl’, on Source,
by Kings Of Convenience, made No.44.
In 56, ‘You Can’t Be True To Two’, on Decca,
for Dave King featuring The Keynotes, peaked at No.11.
And in 82, ‘Love Came Down’, on RCA,
gave Evelyn King, a No 7.
In 86, ‘America’, for King Kurt,
reached No.73, on Polydor.
And in 05, ‘Four Kicks’, on Hand Me Down,
for Kings Of Leon, a No.24.
In 68, Solomon King, had a Top 3,
on Columbia, with ‘She Wears My Ring’.
And in 82, Kings Of Swing Orchestra, made No.48,
on Philips, with ‘Switched On Swing’.
In 71, ‘It’s Too Late’, a US No.1 & UK No.6.
for Carole King, on A & M.
And in 85, ‘Love And Pride’, on CBS,
gave King, a gold-selling No.2 gem.
January 27, 2020
In 92, ‘To Be With You’, on Atlantic,
for America’s Mr Big, a US No.1 & UK Top 3.
And in 97, ‘Coco Jamboo’ reached No.8,
for Mr President, on WEA.
In 90, ‘Get Busy’, on Jive,
reached No.41, for Mr.Lee.
And in 94, ‘Give Me Life’, on Cheeky,
a Top 40, for Mr.V.
In 86, ‘Kyrie’, a US No.1 & UK No.11,
for Mr.Mister, on RCA.
And in 92, ‘Closer’, a Top 50,
for Mr Fingers, on MCA.
In 93, ‘Mr Blobby’, on Destiny Music –
a platinum seller, gave Mr. Blobby a No.1 quest.
And in 09, ‘Supernova’, on Good Music – a Top 2,
for Mr Hudson & Kanye West.
In 85, ‘Broken Wings’, on RCA,
for Mr. Mister, a US No.1 & UK Top 4 track.
And in 97, Wiggly World’, on Xtravaganza,
reached No.32, for Mr. Jack.
In 95, ‘Saved’, on Fresh label,
gave Mr. Roy, a No.24 position
And in 99, ‘Flat Beat’, on F Communications/PIAS Recordings ,
for Mr. OIZO – a No.1 mission.
In 70, ‘Groovin With Mr Bloe’,
on DJM, a Top 2 for Mr Bloe.
And in 77, UK’s Mr Big, on EMI –
had a Top 4, with ‘Romeo’.
In 86, ‘No More The Fool’, on Legend,
gave Elkie Brooks, a Top 5.
And in 95, ‘No More Rainy Days’, on Columbia,
at No.68, for Free Spirit, did arrive.
In 77, ‘No More Heroes’, on United Artists,
gave The Stranglers, a No.8 entry.
And in 97, ‘No More Talk’, on Food Label,
for Dubstar, a Top 20.
In 02, ‘No More Drama’, reached No.9,
for Mary J Blige, on MCA.
And in 07, Air Traffic, on EMI,
made No.45, with ‘No More Running away’.
In 77, ‘(No More) Love At Your Convenience’,
on Warner Brothers, gave Alice Cooper a No.44.
And 88, ‘No More Lies’, peaked at No.34,
for Sharpe & Numan, on Polydor.
In 84, ‘No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)’, a Top 2,
for Paul McCartney, on Parlophone.
And in 95, ‘No More I Love You’s’, on RCA,
also saw Annie Lennox, in the Top 2 zone.
In 88, ‘No More Tears’, was a Top 60,
for Jaki Graham, on EMI.
And in 94, ‘No More (I Can’t Stand It)’, on Pulse,
gave Maxx, a No.8 high.
In 05, Roni Size featuring Beverley Knight,
took ‘No More’, on VVREC, to No.26.
And in 2000, ‘No more’, on Epic,
at No.11, for Ruff Endz, last in this mix.