February 6, 2020

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

January 16, 2020

 

 

In 80, ‘Dog Eat Dog’, reached No.4,

for Adam And The Ants, on CBS.

And in 96, ‘No Fronts-The Remixes’, on Roadrunner,

gave Dog Eat Dog, a No.9 success.

 

In 95, ‘Make Way For The Indian’, on Island label ,

took Apache Indian & Tim Dog to No.29.

And in 2010, ‘Dog Days Are Over’, also on Island,

found Florence And The Machine, on the No.23 line.

 

In 68, ‘Dogs’, on Track,

reached No.25, for The Who.

And in 94, ‘Doggy Dogg World, on Death Row,

for Snoop Doggy Dogg, peaked at No.32.

 

In 81, ‘Dogs Of War’, on Secret,

for Exploited, made No.63.

And in 93, ‘Dogs Of Lust’, on Epic,

for The The, a No.25, was to be.

 

In 89, ‘How Come It Never Rains’, on China,

for Dogs D’amour, climbed to No.44.

And in 04, ‘Godhopping’, on V2VVR,

gave Dogs Die In Hot Cars, a No.24 score.

 

In 66, ‘Walking My Cat Named Dog’, on Stateside,

saw Norma Tanega, at No.22.

And in 70, ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’, on Stateside.

gave Three Dog Night, a US No.1 & UK Top 3 view.

 

In 97, ‘Dog Train’, on China label,

saw The Levellers at No.24 arrive.

And in 68, ‘I’m The Urban Spaceman’, on Liberty.

for Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, was a Top 5

 

R.I.P.

Neil Innes     1944 – 2019

 

January 2, 2020

 

 

With her first of 14 consecutive UK hits on RAK,

in 73, Suzi Quatro took ‘Can The Can’ to No.1.

Also in 73, ’48 Crash’, was a Top 3,

and ‘Daytona Demon’, at No.14, followed on.

 

In 74, came gold-selling No.1 – ‘Devil Gate Drive’,

and ‘Too Big’ reached No.14.

And ending 74, ‘The Wild One’,

enjoyed a No.7 scene.

 

In 75, ‘Your Mama Won’t Like Me’, made No.31,

and in 77, peaking at No.27 was, ‘Tear Me Apart’.

In 78, ‘If You Can’t Give Me Love’, reached No.4,

and ‘The Race Is On’, made No.43 in the chart.

 

Ending 78, ‘Stumblin’ In’, with Chris Norman, was at No.41,

and in 79, at No.11, came ‘She’s In Love With You’.

In 80, ‘Mama’s Boy’, settled at No.34,

and ‘I’ve Never Been In Love’, at No.56, came into view.

 

Still in 80, ‘Rock Hard’, on Dreamland,

made a No.68 score.

And in 82, ‘Heart Of Stone’, was a Top 60,

this time on Polydor.

 

Keep on Rockin’   Suzi Quatro – You’re the tops

 

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

December 19, 2019

 

 

 

With his first seven hits

coming on HMV –

in 60, ‘Mountain Of Love’, & in 62, Puff (Up In Smoke)’,

both reached No.33.

 

Also in 62, ‘Up On The Roof’, and in 63 –

‘You Can Never Stop Me Loving You’,

became his best selling singles –

both enjoying a Top 10 view.

 

In 64, ‘Stand By Me’, peaked at No.39,

and ‘What Am I To You’, made No.37, in 64.

In 65, ‘I’ll Stay By You’, reached No.29, and

‘Half The Day’s Gone And We Haven’t Earnt A Penny’,

in 83, on Satril, made a Top 50 score.

 

 

Thank You for the music.

R I P   Kenny Lynch  1938 – 2019

– one of entertainment’s loveliest guys.

 

 

 

 

December 13, 2019

 

 

In 72, ‘Elected’, on Warner Brothers,

gave Alice Cooper a Top 4.

And in 99, ‘Two In A Million’/’You’re My Number 1’ –

a Top 2, for S Club 7, on Polydor.

 

In 68, ‘I Say A Little Prayer For You’,

on Atlantic, for Aretha Franklyn – a Top 4 play.

And in 83, Nick Heywood, peaked at No.14,

on Arista, with ‘Blue Hat For A Blue Day’.

 

In 78, ‘Flying High’, on Motown,

gave The Commodores, a No.37.

And in 94, ‘I Believe’, on London,

for Marcella Detroit, peaked at No.11.

 

In 82, ‘Fantastic Day’, on Arista,

gave Haircut 100, a No.9 tweak.

And in 05, ‘A Night To Remember’, for Liberty X –

a Top 6, on EMI/Virgin/Unique.

 

In 04, ‘Free’, climbed to No.15,

for Estelle, on V2/J-Did.

And in 06, ‘Glorious’, on EMI,

gave Captain, a Top 30 bid.

 

In 74, ‘Let’s Put It All Together’, on Avco,

for The Stylistics, peaked at No.9.

And in 77, ‘Sunshine After The Rain’, on A & M,

took Elkie Brooks to the Top 10 line.

 

In 75, ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’, on Kudo,

gave Go West, a Top 5 high.

And in 77, ‘We’ll Gather Lilacs – All My Loving (Medley)’,

reached No.49, for Simon May, on Pye.

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

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