November 6, 2019

 

 

 

In 71, from the album – Wishbone Ash,

came ‘Blind Eye’ – their first single play.

Followed in 72, by ‘No Easy Road’,

from Wishbone Four, and in 73, ‘So Many Things To Say’.

 

In 74, from the album, ‘There’s The Rub’,

came ‘Hometown’, and ‘Silver Shoes’, in 75.

And in 76, from their 4th album, New England,

their 6th single – ‘Outward Bound’, did arrive.

 

Their 7th single, ‘Phoenix’, a non-album track, came in 77,

and from their 5th album, Front Page News, came,

‘Front Page News’, and ‘Goodbye Baby Hello Friend’.

And in 78, ‘You See Red’, from No Smoke Without Fire, found fame.

 

In 79, ‘Come On’, was their 2nd non-album single,

and in 80, from Just Testing, ‘Living Proof’, came through.

Also in 80, came ‘Helpless (Live)’,

from their 8th album – Live Dates 2.

 

In 81, ‘Underground’, and ‘Get Ready’,

came from their 9th album – Number The Brave.

In 82, from Two Burning Barrels, came ‘Engine Overheat’,

followed by ‘No More Lonely Nights’ – another fave.

 

In 88, from Nouveau Calls,

their single -‘In The Skin’, did appear.

Followed in 89, by ‘Cosmo Jazz’,

from their next album – Here to Hear.

 

In 2010, from Elegant Stealth,

arrived ‘Reason To Believe’.

Ending this glimpse into some of the work,

featured on many a well loved album sleeve.

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

November 4, 2019

 

 

 

In 71,’You’re Ready Now’, on Philips,

took Frankie Valli, to No.11.

And in 85, ‘Election Day’, on Odeon,

gave Arcadia, a Top 7.

 

In 78, ‘You’re The One That I Want’ – a US & UK No.1,

on RSO, for John Travolta & Olivia Newton John.

And in 87, ‘Stand By Me’, on Atlantic,

for Ben E King, a gold-selling UK No.1

 

In 85, ‘Say I’m Your No.1’, reached No.7,

for Princess, on Supreme.

And in 98, ‘You’re Still The One’, on Mercury,

gave Shania Twain, a Top 10 dream.

 

In 82, ‘Happy Talk’, on A & M,

found Captain Sensible, on the No.1 line.

And in 06, ‘Breaking Free’, on Walt Disney,

took The Cast Of High School Musical’, to No.9.

 

In 63, The Rolling Stones, made No.12,

on Decca, with ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’.

And in 97, ‘Drive Me Crazy’, peaked at No.36,

on Multiply, for Partizan.

 

In 65, ‘Turn Turn Turn (To Everything There Is A Season)’,

a US No.1 & UK No.26, for The Byrds, on CBS.

And in 66, ‘Inside – Looking Out’, on Decca,

gave The Animals a No.12 success.

 

In 83, ‘Changes’, peaked at, No.31,

for Imagination, on R & B.

And in 84, ‘Only When You Leave’, on Reformation,

gave Spandau Ballet, a Top 3.

 

In 80, Diana Ross, on Motown,

reached No.13, with ‘I’m Coming Out’.

And in 97, ‘Go The Distance’, on Columbia,

found Michael Bolton, with a No.14 shout.

 

In 76 ‘Couldn’t Get It Right’, on BTM,

made No.10, for The Climax Blues Band.

And in 2000, ‘Superhero’, on Sony,

gave Reef, a No.55 stand.

 

In 76, ‘Don’t Give Up On Us’, on Private Stock,

a platinum-selling, US & UK No.1, for David Soul.

And in 83, with ‘The Lifeboat Party’, on Island,

at No.49, with his Coconuts, was King Creole.

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

November 3, 2019

 

 

In 77, ‘Saturday Nite’, reached No.17,

for Earth Wind & Fire, on CBS.

And in 94, ‘Saturday Night’, on Systematic,

gave Whigfield, a platinum-selling No.1 success.

 

In 72, ‘At The Club’/’Saturday Night At The Movies’,

on Atlantic, gave The Drifters, a Top 3 appeal.

And in 85, ‘Saturday Love’, on Tabu, a Top 6,

for Cherrelle, with Alexander O’Neal.

 

In 07, ‘Saturday Superhouse’, on 14th Floor,

climbed to No.13, for Biffy Clyro.

And in 09, The Saturdays reached No.9,

on Fascination, with ‘Ego’.

 

In 74, Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs, made No.45,

with ‘On A Saturday Night’, on UK.

And in 94, ‘Outside’/’Saturday’. gave Omar,

a No.43, on RCA.

 

In 73, ‘Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting’,

made No.7, for Elton John, on DJM.

And in 97, East 57th Street Featuring Donna Allen,

reached No.29, with ‘Saturday’, on AM:PM.

 

In 74, ‘Saturday Gigs’, peaked at No.41,

for Mott The Hoople, on CBS.

And in 94, ‘Saturday Night Sunday Morning’, on ffrr,

gave T-empo, a No.19 success.

 

In 63, The Cougars, on Parlophone, made No.33

with ‘Saturday Nite At The Duck Pond’.

And in 78, ‘Come On Dance Dance’, on CBS,

gave The Saturday Night Band, a No.16 respond.

 

In 87, ‘Saturday Night’, on Nude,

found Suede with a Top 6.

And in 79, ‘Saturday Night (Beneath The Plastic Palm Trees)’,

on Chrysalis, a No.53, for The Leighton Buzzards, ends this mix. 

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

In 61, ‘Hello Mary Lou (Goodbye Heart)’, on London,

gave Ricky Nelson, a US No.1 & UK No.2 hit.

And in 77, ‘Mary Of The Fourth Form’, on Ensign,

for The Boomtown Rats, at No.15, did sit.

 

In 83, Mary Jane Girls, on Gordy,

reached No.13, with ‘All Night Long’.

And in 87, ‘Mary’s Prayer’, on Virgin,

for Danny Wilson, was a Top 3 song.

 

In 72, ‘Mary Had A Little Lamb’, on Apple,

for Wings, up to No.9, did prance.

And in 94, Tom Petty reached No.52,

on MCA, with ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’.

 

In 77, ‘Torn Between Two Lovers’, on Ariola America,

gave Mary MacGregor, a US No.1 & UK No.4.

And in 04, ‘Mary’, for The Scissor Sisters,

peaked at No.14, on Polydor.

 

In 70, Peter, Paul & Mary, had a US No.1 & UK No.2,

on Warner Brothers, with ‘Leavin On A Jet Plane’.

And in 87, ‘April Skies’, on Blanco Y Negro,

climbed to No.8 for The Jesus & Mary Chain.

 

In 79, ‘Mary Ann’ , on EMI,

reached No.42, for Black Lace.

And in 2000, ‘Shackles (Praise You)’, on Columbia,

gave Mary Mary, a Top 5 place.

 

In 68,’Those Were The Days’, on Apple,

for Mary Hopkin, was a six week No.1 success.

And in 76, ‘The Arms Of Mary’, made the Top 5,

for The Sutherland Brothers, & Quiver, on CBS.

 

In 99, ‘Mary’, on Parlophone,

for Supergrass, climbed to No.36.

And in 69, ‘Proud Mary’, on Liberty,

by Creedence Clearwater Revival, ends this mix.

 

 

 

 

In 90, ‘Keep It Together’, peaked at No.56,

for David Grant, on Fourth & Broadway.

And in 92, ‘Keep The Faith’, on Jambco,

for Bon Jovi, was a Top 5 play.

 

In 65, Del Shannon, on Stateside,

had a Top 3, with ‘Keep Searchin (We’ll Follow The Sun)’.

And in 99, ‘Keep on Movin’, on RCA,

was a gold-seller, for Five, reaching No.1.

 

In 73, ‘Keep On Truckin’, on Tamla Motown,

for Eddie Kendricks – a US No.1 & UK No.18.

And in 95, ‘Axel F’/’Keep On Pushin’, on Media,

for Clock, enjoyed a Top 7 scene.

 

In 98, ‘Keep On Dancing (Let’s Go)’, on Positiva,

for Perpetual Motion, found the No.12 line.

And in 02, ‘Keep Fishin’, on Geffen,

took Weezer up to No.29.

 

In 91, ‘Keep Warm’, on Virgin,

gave Jinny, a No.11.

And in 97, ‘Keep Hope Alive’, on Sound Of Ministry,

for Serial Diva, peaked at No.57.

 

In 65, ‘Keep On Running’, on Fontana,

gave The Spencer Davis Group, a No.1 song.

And in 96, Bizarre Inc, on Some Bizzarre,

peaked at No.33, with ‘Keep The Music Strong’.

 

In 81, Reo Speedwagon, had a US No.1 & UK No.7,

on Epic, with ‘Keep On Loving You’.

And in 83, ‘(Keep Feeling) Fascination’, on Virgin,

gave Human League, a Top 2.

 

In 85, ‘Keep On Jammin’, on Motown,

for Willie Hutch peaked at No.73.

And in 93, ‘Keep It On’, reached No.67,

for Hannah Jones, on TMRC.

 

In 70, ‘Keep The Customer Satisfied’, on Track,

for Marsha Hunt, climbed to No.41.

And in 84, Redskins, on Decca,

reached No.43, with ‘Keep On Keepin’ On’.

 

In 94, ‘High Hopes’/’Keep Talking’, on EMI,

for Pink Floyd, peaked at No.26.

And in 09, ‘Keep Your Head Up’, on Foundation,

for Girls Can’t Catch, also reached No.26.

 

In 86, ‘Keep Each Other Warm’, on Polydor,

gave Bucks Fizz, a No.45.

And in 2010, ‘Keep Holding On’, on Epic.

for Glee Cast, at No.47, last in this mix.

 

 

 

 

 

In 2000, Lil’ Kim peaked at No.35,

on Atlantic, with ‘No Matter What They Say’.

And in 06, ‘Checkin It Out’, a Top 3,

for Lil’ Chris, on RCA.

 

In 89, ‘French Kiss’, on ffrr,

gave Lil’ Louis, a Top 2 hit.

And in 04, ‘Sunshine’, on Columbia,

reached No.4, for Lil’ Flip.

 

In 01, ‘Come Home’, on Ruffin,

found Lil’ Devious, with a No.55.

And in 08, ‘Shawty Get Loose’, made No.57,

for Lil’ Mama Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, on Jive.

 

In 87, ‘Lil’ Devil’, on Beggars Banquet,

for Cult, made No.11.

And in 01, ‘My Baby’, on Priority,

gave Lil’ Romeo, a No.67.

 

In 02, ‘Lil’ Big Man’, peaked at No.42,

for Omero Mumba, on Polydor.

And in 05, ‘Little Love’, on Positiva,

gave Lil’ Love, a No 34.

 

In 02, ‘Where’s My’, on EMI,

was at No.37, for Adam F featuring Lil’ Mo.

And in 07, ‘Lil’ Star’, on Virgin,

reached the Top 3, for Kelis Featuring Cee Lo.

 

In  08, ‘Lollipop’, on Island,

gave Lil’ Wayne, a UK No.26 & US No.1.

And in 2010, ‘Do You Remember’, on Island,

was a No.13, for Jay Sean Featuring Sean Paul & Lil Jon.

 

In 91, making No.32, on Warner Brothers,

‘A Lil’ Ain’t Enough’ – David Lee Roth sang.

And in 96, ‘Reach’, on Multiply,

climbed to No.28, for Lil’ Mo’ Yin Yang.

 

In 66, ‘Lil’ Red Riding Hood’, on MGM,

gave Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs, a No.46.

And in 02, ‘Lil’ Dub Chefin’, on Parlophone, at No.73,

for Spacemonkeyz vs Gorillaz – last in this mix.

 

 

October 30, 2019

 

 

In 82, ‘Space Age Love Songs’, made No.34,

for A Flock Of Seagulls, on Jive.

And in 07, ‘Stage One’, on Hooj Choons,

for Space Manoevres, reached No.25.

 

In 83, ‘Can’t Stop Running’, on Innervision,

for Space Monkey, peaked at No.53.

And in 02, Space Frog, on Tripoli Trax,

reached No.70, with ‘X Ray Follow Me’.

 

In 97, ‘Space Jam’, climbed to No.57,

for Quad City DJS, on Atlantic.

And in 98, ‘Spacedust’, made No.1,

on East West, with ‘Gym & Tonic’.

 

In 77, ‘Magic Fly’, on Pye International,

for French male trio – Space, flew to the Top 2.

And in 96, ‘Spaceman’, on EMI,

was a platinum – selling No.1, for Babylon Zoo.

 

In 96, ‘Storm’, on Hooj Choons,

for The Space Kittens, a No.58 made.

And in 98, Space Raiders, on Skint,

reached No.68, with ‘Glam Raid’.

 

In 69, ‘Space Oddity’, on Philips,

for David Bowie, soared to No.1.

An in 98, ‘Spacehog’, peaked at No.43,

on Sire, with ‘Carry On’.

 

In 96, ‘Neighbourhood’, on Gut,

took UK male group – Space, to No.11.

And in 97, ‘Forgiven ( I Feel Your Love)’,

on Manifesto, for Space Brothers, peaked at No.27.

 

In 90, ‘The Space Jungle’, on MCA,

gave Adamski, a No.7 joy.

And in 03, ‘Just Put Your Hand In Mine’,

on Southern Fried, made No.71, for Space Cowboy.

 

 

 

 

In 68, Canned Heat, reached No.8,

on Liberty, with ‘On The Road Again’.

And in 69, peaked at No.19, on Liberty,

making ‘Going Up The Country’, a well known refrain.

 

In 70, ‘Let’s Work Together’, on Liberty,

climbed to the Top 2 line.

And also in 70, ‘Sugar Bee’, again on Liberty,

found success at No.49.

 

 

October 27, 2019

 

 

In 71, ‘Jig A Jag’, on Deram,

gave East Of Eden, a Top 7.

And in 93, ‘West End Girls’, on London,

took East 17, to No.11.

 

In 81, ‘Southern Freez’, on Beggars Banquet,

gave Freez featuring Mansfield Allman, a No.8 seat.

And in 91, ‘Ride Like The Wind’, on ffrr.

was a Top 3 for East Side Beat.

 

In 97, ‘I’m A Man Not A Boy’, on RCA,

found North & South, with a Top 7.

And in 99, ‘Northern Lights’, on Creation,

gave The Super Furry Animals, a No.11.

 

In 57, The Southlanders, on Decca,

reached No.17, with ‘Alone’.

And in 93, ‘Go West’, was a Top 2,

for The Pet Shop Boys, on Parlophone.

 

In 78, Renaissance, had a Top 10,

on Warner Brothers, with ‘Northern Lights’.

And in 04, ‘Look At Us’, on Iconic,

was at No.29, for Northern Heightz.

 

In 66, ‘East West’, on Columbia,

took Herman’s Hermits, to No.33.

And in 78, Eastside Connections, on Creole,

had a No.44, with ‘You’re So Right For Me’.

 

In 90, ‘South Of The River’, a Top 50,

for Mica Paris, on Fourth & Broadway.

And in 98, ‘Perfect 10’, on Go! Disco,

gave Beautiful South, a Top 2 play.

 

In 96, ‘West End Pad’, peaked at No.25,

for Cathy Dennis, on Polydor.

And in 99, ‘Westside’, on Epic,

for TQ, reached No.4.

 

In 2000, ‘Love On The Northern Line’, on Global Talent,

reached No.15, for The Northern Line.

And also in 2000, ‘Luvstruck’, on AM:PM,

found the Southside Spinners, with a No.9.

 

In 80, ‘West One (Shine On Me)’, on Virgin,

gave The Ruts, a No.43 reply.

And in 06, Kanye West featuring Lupe Fiasco,

had a No.6, on Roc-A-Fella, with ‘Touch The Sky’.

 

In 57, ‘Fire Down Below’, on Brunswick,

took Jeri Southern, on a No.22 ride.

And in 90, ‘My Rising Star’, on Factory,

was at No.32, for Northside.

 

In 96, ‘Living It Up’, on Heavenly,

reached No.24, for Northern Uproar.

And in 97, ‘North Country Boy’, on Beggars Banquet,

took The Charlatans, to No.4.

 

In 91, ‘East Easy Rider’, on Island,

found Julian Cope, on the No.51 line.

And in 01, ‘Paint The Silence’, on Mo Wax,

took South, to No 69.

 

In 69, ‘Games People Play’, on Capitol,

gave Joe South, a Top 6 best.

And in 2000, Marvin & Tamara, on Epic,

peaked at No.38, with ‘North, South, East, West’.

 

 

 

 

In 71,’When You Get Right Down To It’,

gave Ronnie Dyson, a No.34, on CBS.

And in 94, ‘Reggae Music’, on Dep International,

for UB40, a No.28 chart success.

 

In 74, ‘Reggae Tune’, on A & M,

was a Top 10, for Andy Fairweather Low.

And in 76, ‘Reggae Like It Used To Be’,

gave Paul Nicholas, a No.17, on RSO.

 

In 77, ‘Waiting In Vain’, on Island,

for Bob Marley & The Wailers, peaked at No.27.

And in 2000, ‘Rainbow Country’, on Club Tools,

gave Bob Marley versus, Funkstar Deluxe, a No.11.

 

In 74, ‘Ken Boothe, on Trogan,

saw ‘Everything I Own’, up to No.1 soar

And in 90, ‘Kingston Town’, on Dep International,

for UB40, reached No.4.

 

In 93, ‘Waiting In Vain, peaked at No.65,

for Lee Ritenour & Maxi Priest, on GRP.

And in 98, ‘Kick It’, on Universal,

for The Reggae Boyz, made a No.59 plea.

 

In 88, ‘Minnie The Moocher’, on Mango,

saw The Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, at No.35.

And in 79, ‘Reggae For It Now’, on Charisma,

for Bill Lovelady, at No.12, last in this mix to arrive.

 

 

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