June 14, 2019

 

 

In 87, ‘Strength To Strength’, on Circa,

reached No.46 for Hue and Cry.

And in 73, ‘Power To All Our Friends’, peaked at No.4,

for Cliff Richard, on EMI.

 

In 93, ‘Weak’, gave SWV, a US No.1

and a UK No.33, on RCA.

And in 07, ‘Stronger’, on Def Jam, gave Kanye West,

a US No.1 and a UK No.1, two week stay.

 

In 93, ‘The Ultimate High’/’The Power Zone’ , on Internal Affair,

made No.17, for Time Frequency, with a chart run of eleven weeks.

And in 02, ‘Weak Become Heroes’, reached No.27,

on Locked On, for The Streets.

 

In 98, ‘My Weakness Is None Of Your Business’,

on Hut, for Embrace – a No.9 fix.

And in 98, ‘The Power Of Goodbye’/’Little Star’,

on Maverick, found Madonna at No.6.

 

In 88, ‘Love Is Stronger Than Pride’, on Epic,

for Sade, peaked at No.44.

And in 03, ‘Powerless (Say What You Want)’, on DreamWorks,

gave Nelly Furtado, a No.13 score.

 

In 94, ‘The Power Of Love’, on Epic,

for Celine Dion – a US No.1 and UK No.4.

And in 08, ‘Strength In Numbers’, found Music, 

at No.38, on Polydor.

 

In 85, ‘Strength’, on IRS,

gave Alarm, their fourth Top 40 delight.

And in 06, ‘The Weakness In Me’, on Korova,

peaked at No.17, for Keisha White.

 

In 71, ‘Power To The People’, on Apple, made No.7,

for John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band.

And in 87, ‘Weak In The Presence Of Beauty’, on CBS,

gave Alison Moyet, a No.6 stand.

 

In 76, ‘Weak Spot’, on 20th Century,

for Evelyn Thomas, peaked at No.26.

And in 94, ‘Power Rangers’, on RCA – a Top 3,

for Mighty Morph’n Power Rangers – last in this mix.

 

 

 

 

In 66, ‘Happy Jack’, on Reaction,

gave The Who, a Top 3 entry.

And in 76, ‘So Sad The Song’, on Buddah,

for Gladys Knight & The Pips, made the UK Top 20.

 

In 76, ‘Sad Eyes’, on EMI –

a US No.1 and UK No.31, for Robert John.

And in 82, ‘Happy Talk’, on A & M,

gave Captain Sensible, a two week No.1.

 

In 81, ‘Happy Birthday, on Motown,

took Stevie Wonder to No.2.

And in 93, ‘Sad But True’, on Vertigo,

gave Metallica, a Top 20 view.

 

In 84, ‘Sad Songs (Say So Much)’, on Rocket,

for Elton John – a No.7, on track.

And in 98, ‘Happy Home’, on Eagle,

was at No.17, for 2 Pac.

 

In 01, ‘Happy People’, on Incentive/Rulin,

took Static Revenger, to No.23.

And in 90, ‘Sadness Part 1’, on Virgin International,

for Enigma – a UK No.1, was to be.

 

In 60, ‘Lucille’/’So Sad ( To Watch Good Love Go Bad)’,

on Warner Brothers, gave The Everly Brothers, a Top 4.

And in 07, ‘Happy Ending’, on Casablanca/Island,

saw Mika with a Top 7 score.

 

In 67, ‘Happy Together’, on London,

gave The Turtles, a US No.1 and UK No.12 high.

And in 74, ‘Sad Sweet Dreamer’ became,

a UK No.1 for Sweet Sensation, on Pye.

 

In 86, ‘Happy Hour’ on Go! Beat.

made The Housemartins, a Top 3 guest.

And in 05, ‘Sad And Lonely’, was at No.38,

for Secret Machines, on East West.

 

 

 

June 13, 2019

 

 

In 80, ‘Start’, on Polydor,

was the second UK No.1 for The Jam.

And in 84, ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go Go’ –

a gold-selling No.1 in the US & UK for Wham.

 

In 74, ‘Stop Look Listen (To Your Heart)’, on Tamla Motown –

a No.25, for Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye.

And in 82, ‘Go Wild In The Country’, peaked at No.7,

for Bow Wow Wow, on RCA.

 

In 95, ‘Runaway’, on ffrreedom – a Top 30,

for UK Duo – E’voke.

And in 08, ‘Stop And Stare’, for One Republic –

a Top 4, on Interscope.

 

In 79, ‘Stop Your Sobbing’, for The Pretenders,

at No.34 – their first UK hit, on Real.

And in 81, ‘Start Me Up’, on Rolling Stone label,

gave The Rolling Stones, a No.7 seal.

 

In 80, ‘Stop The Cavalry’ – a gold-seller, on Stiff,

for Jona Lewie – a Top 3 quest.

And in 91, ‘Something Got Me Started’, at No.11,

for Simply Red, on East West.

 

In 98, ‘Go Deep’, gave Janet Jackson,

a No.13,  on the Virgin label.

And in 02, ‘Stop Crying Your Heart Out’, for Oasis –

a Top 2, from the Big Brother stable.

 

In 66, ‘Stop Her On Sight (SOS)’, on Polydor,

for Edwin Starr peaked at No.35.

And in 68, ‘Stop Her On Sight (SOS)’/’Headline News’,

for Edwin Starr – still on Polydor, at No.11 arrived.

 

In 77, Fleetwood Mac, on Warner Brothers,

had ‘Go Your Own Way’ at No.38, and ‘Don’t Stop’ at No.32.

And in 99, ‘Stop The Rock’, on Epic,

gave Apollo Four Forty, a Top 10 view.

 

In 89, ‘Right Back Where We Started From’,

for Sinitta, on Fanfare – a Top 4 show.

And in 91, on Outer Rhythm – twice a hit,  for Moby,

at No.46 and No.10, was ‘Go’.

 

In 65, ‘Stop In The Name Of Love’, on Tamla Motown –

a UK No.7, and fourth US No.1, for The Supremes.

And in 66, ‘Going To A Go Go’, also on Tamla Motown,

found The Miracles, fulfilling dancefloor dreams.

 

In 64, ‘Go Now’, on Decca,

for The Moody Blues, was No.1 bound.

And in 98, ‘Start The Commotion’ – a No.47,

for The Wiseguys, on Wall Of Sound.

 

In 80, ‘Stop Stop Stop’, on Parlophone,

saw The Hollies, take a Top 2 leap.

And in 03, Radiohead, also on Parlophone,

reached No.12 with ‘Go To Sleep’

 

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury.

June 9, 2019

 

 

In 72, ‘Family Affair’, on Epic – a US No.1,

for Sly & The Family Stone, made a UK No.15 link.

And in 2002, ‘Family Portrait, on Arista,

reached No.11 for P!nk.

 

In 87, ‘Running In The Family’, on Polydor,

reached No.6 for Level 42.

And in 92, ‘My Father’s Shoes’, on RCA,

also by Level 42, at No.55, was on view.

 

In 82, Junior, on Mercury,

peaked at No.7 with ‘Mama Used To Say’.

And in 98, ‘Father’, on Def Jam,

was a Top 10, for LL Cool J.

 

In 75, ‘Mama Never Told Me’, on Atlantic,

for Sister Sledge (their first UK hit), made No.20.

And in 79, ‘We Are Family’, on Cotillion, 

this time giving Sister Sledge, a No.8 entry.

 

In 72, ‘Mother And Child Reunion’, on CBS,

for Paul Simon, his first UK hit, at No.5, seen.

And in 85 ‘Brothers In Arms’, on Vertigo,

took Dire Straits up to No.16.

 

In 80, ‘My Perfect Cousin’, on Sire,

reached No.9 for The Undertones.

And in 85, ‘Look Mama’, on Wea,

was a Top 10, for Howard Jones.

 

In 84, The Thompson Twins, on Arista,

gave ‘Sister Of Mercy’, a No.11 kiss.

And in 2000, ‘Sister Sister’, on Multiply,

peaked at No.34, for Sister Bliss.

 

In 70, ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’, on Stateside,

for Three Dog Night – a US No.1 and UK No.3.

And in 71, ‘My Brother Jake’, on Island,

reached No.4, for UK group – Free.

 

In 95, ‘Father And Son’, on Polydor –

a platinum-seller for Boyzone, made No.2.

And in 2009, Pixie Lott, on Mercury,

had her first No.1 with ‘Mama Do’.

 

In 71, ‘Cousin Norman’, on Decca,

peaked at No.6 for Marmalade,

And in 72, ‘Mama Weer All Crazee Now’, on Polydor,

was the third No.1 hit for Slade.

 

In 84, ‘Mother’s Talk’, on Mercury,

reached No.14 for Tears For Fears.

And in 89, Mike & The Mechanics, on Wea,

had a US No.1 & UK No.2 with ‘The Living Years’.

 

In 67, ‘Dedicated To The One I Love’, made No.2,

for The Mamas and The Papas, on RCA.

And in 88, ‘Father Figure’, on Epic, gave,

George Michael a US No.1, and a No.11, in the UK.

 

 

 

In 68, ‘(Sitting on) The Dock Of The Bay’, gave Otis Redding,

a UK Top 3, and US.No.1, with ease.

And in 69, ‘Time Is Tight’, reached a UK No.4,

for Booker T & The M G’s.

 

In 67, ‘Soothe Me’, gave Sam & Dave,

a UK No.35 score.

Also in 67, their ‘Soul Man’,

ascended up to No. 24.

 

In 68, ‘Private Number’, peaked at No.8,

for Judy Clay & William Bell.

And in 70, ‘Do The Funky Chicken’, for Rufus Thomas,

was at No.18, casting a spell.

 

In 67, ‘Things Get Better’, saw Eddie Floyd, 

with a No.31, won.

And in 71, ‘Theme From Shaft’, gave Isaac Hayes,

a UK No.4 and US. No.1.

 

In 72, Frederick Knight reached a UK No. 22,

with ‘I’ve Been Lonely For So Long’.

And in 74, ‘If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)’ –

a  UK No.34, for The Staple Singers, going strong.

 

In 67, ‘Tramp’, by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas,

reached a UK.No.18.

And is the last track of this glimpse,

into America’s wonderful Stax scene.

 

 

June 7, 2019

 

 

In 89, ‘The Look’, on EMI – a US No.1

and UK No.7, for Swedish Duo -Roxette.

Also in 89, ‘Dressed For Success’, peaked at No.48,

and ‘Listen To Your Heart’, a UK No.62 and US No.1 bet.

 

In 90, ‘It Must Have Been Love’ – a US No.1 & UK Top 3,

& ‘Listen To Your Heart’/ ‘Dangerous’ – a US No.1 & UK No.6.

With ‘Dressed For Success’, (like always, on EMI),

ending 90, securing a UK No.8 fix.

 

In 91, ‘Joyride’ – a US No.1 & UK No.4,

followed by ‘Fading Like A Flower’ – a UK No.12, on view.

And next came ‘The Big L’, reaching No.21,

with ‘Spending My Time’, peaking at No.22.

 

In 92, ‘Church Of Your Heart’, took a No.21 pew,

and ‘How Do You Do!’, made a No.13 appeal.

Finally in 92, ‘Queen Of Pain’, settled at No.28,

and opening 93, making No.7, was ‘Almost Unreal’.

 

Also in 93, ‘It Must Have Been Love’ re-appeared at No.10

And in 94, ‘Sleeping In My Car’, made the No.14 spot.

Next in 94, ‘Crash! Boom! Bang!’, peaked at No.26,

with ‘Fireworks’ a Top 30, and ‘Run To You’, to No.27, shot.

 

In 95, ‘Vulnerable’, reached No.44,

followed by ‘The Look (remix), – a No.28 hit.

And in 96, ‘You Don’t Understand Me’, made No.42,

with ‘June Afternoon’, a No.52 fit.

 

In 99, ‘Wish I Could Fly’, peaked at No.11,

with ‘Stars’ appearing  next, at No 56.

And in 05, ‘Fading Like A Flower’, on All Around The World.,

at No.18, for Dancing DJS VS Roxette – ending this mix.

 

Thank You for the music

RIP   Marie Fredriksson  1958 – 2019

( A founder member of Roxette )

 

 

June 5, 2019

 

 

In 70, ‘Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)’, on Bell,

gave Edison Lighthouse, a No.1, for a five week stay.

And in 74, ‘Pepper Box’, on Spark,

for french duo, Peppers – up to No.6, found a way.

 

In 93, ‘Circles’, on Wea label,

for Saffron, a Top 60, was to be.

And in 04, ‘Cinnamon Girl’, on Columbia,

took Prince up to No.43.

 

In 78, ‘I Thought It Was You’, on CBS,

for Herbie Hancock, reached No.15.

And in 03 ‘My Love Is Always’, on Illustrious,

for Saffron Hill featuring Ben Onono, at No.28, seen.

 

In 67, ‘Mellow Yellow’, on Pye,

for Donovan, at No.8, did arrive.

And in 68, ‘Jennifer Juniper’, also on Pye,

gave Donovan, his fourth Top 5.

 

In 97, ‘Spice Up Your Life’, on Virgin,

saw The Spice Girls with their fifth No.1, riding high.

And in 2000, ‘Is It Love’, on Ministry Of Sound,

in the charts at No.37, for Chili Hi Fly.

 

In 88, ‘Twist And Shout’, on ffrr label,

gave Salt-N-Pepa, a No.4 life.

And in 97, ‘Ginger’, on Rhythm King,

made No.54, for David Devant & His Spirit Wife.

 

In 90, ‘I Wanna Be Free’, on Virgin,

saw Minty, on the No.67 line.

And in 90, ‘Taste The Pain’, on EMI-USA,

found Red Hot Chili Peppers, at No.29.

 

In 85, ‘Lavender’, on EMI,

for Marillion, made the Top 5 grade.

And in 04, Eastern Lane, with ‘Saffron’,

reached No.55, on Rough Trade.

 

 

by Harriet Blackbury

June 4, 2019

 

 

 

In 61, ‘Stand By Me’, on London,

for Ben E King – a Top 30, followed by ‘Amor Amor’.

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

gave Ben E King, a gold-selling, UK No.1, 3 week, score.

 

In 58, ‘I May Never Pass This Way Again’, on Philips,

reached No.14, for Robert Earl.

And in 85, ‘After The Love Has Gone’, at No.28,

on Supreme, for Princess – a Top 3 pearl.

 

In 98, ‘It’s True’, on Interscope,

for Queen Pen, peaked at No.24.

And in 2000, ‘Robot Wars (Android Love), at No.51,

for Sir Killalot VS Robo Babe, on Polydor.

 

In 67, ‘Al Capone’ reached No.18,

for Prince Buster, on Blue Beat.

And in 9o, ‘Wanted’, on Supreme,

saw Princess Ivori, take a No.69 seat.

 

In 77,  Stevie Wonder, on Motown,

had a No.2 with ‘Sir Duke’.

And in 06, ‘Knights of Cydonia’, for Muse,

on Helium 3/Warner Brothers, had a Top 10 look

 

In 65, ‘She’s About A Mover’, on London,

peaked at No.15 for Sir Douglas Quintet.

And in 07, ‘Exceeder’, on Boss label,

for Mason VS Princess Superstar, a Top 3 bet.

 

In 85, ‘Love And Pride’ – a gold-seller, at No.2,

for UK/Ireland group – King – on CBS.

And in 90, ‘I’m In The Mood For Love’, at No.58,

for Lord Tanamo, on Mooncrest.

 

In 06, ‘Way You Walk’, on Black Gold,

by Steve Mason known as King Biscuit Time.

And in 74, ‘Killer Queen’, on EMI,

at No.2 for Queen, ends this rhyme.

 

 

 

May 31, 2019

 

 

In 87, ‘House Arrest’, on Club,

found Krush, in Top 3 mode.

And in 01, ‘House Some More’, on Pepper,

peaked at No.45, for Lock ‘n Load.

 

In 92, ‘House Of Love’, on London –

the first chart entry for East 17, made the Top 10.

And in 93, ‘House Is Not A Home’, on Capitol,

found Charles & Eddie, in the Top 30 again.

 

In 90, ‘House Of Broken Love’, on Capitol,

saw Great White, reach No.44.

And in 98, ‘House Music’, on Pukka,

reached No.37 for Eddie Amador.

 

In 91, ‘House Call’, on Epic, found

Shabba Ranks featuring Maxi Priest, at No.31.

And in 93, their ‘House Call’ (Remix)’, still with Epic,

in the Top 10, at No.8, played on.

 

In 91, ‘The House Is Mine’ saw Hypnotist,

in the charts, at No.65, on Riding High.

And also in 91, Tricky Disco, on Warp,

peaked at No.55 with ‘House Fly’

 

In 89, ‘House Energy Revenge’, on Music Man,

saw Cappella, open the No.73 gate.

And in 06, ‘House Party At Boothy’s, on V2,

reached No.29 for Little Man Tate.

 

 

 

May 29, 2019

 

 

In 68, ‘Only One Woman’, on Polydor,

saw The Marbles, on a Top 5 roll.

And in 85, ‘Starting Again’, on MCA,

gave Second Image, a No.65 goal.

 

In 78, ‘Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad’, on Epic,

for Meat Loaf, reached the No.32 line.

And in 92, still on Epic, this single,

for Meat Loaf, now peaked at No.69.

 

In 73, ‘I’m Doing Fine Now’, on RCA,

for New York City – a Top 20, divine.

And in 84, ‘The Second Time’, on MCA,

took Kim Wilde up to No.29. 

 

In 67, ‘She’d Rather Be With Me’, on London,

took The Turtles up to No.4.

And in 79, ‘The Second Time Around’, on Solar,

gave Shalamar a No.45 score.

 

In 71, ‘Love The One You’re With’, on Atlantic,

peaked at No.37, for Stephen Stills.

And in 04, ‘Not For All The Love In The World’,

on Virgin, a Top 40, for Irish Group – The Thrills.

 

In 07, ‘Two Lovers’, on B Unique/Polydor,

climbed to No.34 for Twang.

And in 89, ‘You’re The One’, on RCA,

crept in at No.74, for Greek Duo – Bang.

 

In 95, ‘The Sunshine After The Rain’, on ffrreedom,

reached to No.4 for UK singer -Berri.

And in 98, ‘Falling In Love Again’, on Polydor,

peaked at No.8 for Eagle – Eye Cherry.

 

In 95,’One More Chance’, on Maverick,

climbed to No.11 for Madonna.

And in 70, ‘I’ll Go On Hoping’, on Columbia –

a Top 30, for Des O’Connor.

 

 

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