February 16, 2019

 

 

In 85, UK Duo, Erasure, on the Mute label

saw ‘Who Needs Love Like That’, debut at No.55.

In 86, also on Mute, ‘Sometimes’ followed,

and at No.2 did arrive.

 

In 87, ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be’ reached No.12, followed by

”Victim Of Love’ at No.7, and ‘The Circus’ at No.6.

Also at No.6 in 88, ‘Ship Of Fools’, still on Mute,

before ‘Chains Of Love’, at No. 11, next in this mix.

 

Still in 88, ‘A Little Respect’ peaked at No.4,

and ‘Crackers International EP’ rose to No.2.

In 89. ‘Drama’, still on Mute, climbed to No.4,

and ending the year, ‘You Surround Me’, at No.15, on view. 

 

In 90, ‘Blue Savannah’ their next Top 3,

and at No.11, ‘Star’ was to be.

In 91, ‘Chorus’, a Top 3, and ‘Love To Hate You, at No.4,

and at No.15, ending 91, came ‘Am I Right (EP)’.

 

In 92, ‘Am I Right (EP) (Remix)’,

still on Mute, at No.22, followed on,

before ‘Breath Of Life’ reached No.8,

and ‘Abba-Esque EP’, became their first No.1.

 

Ending 92, ‘Who Needs Love Like That’

saw another Top Ten place won.

And in 94, ‘Always’ at No.4,

and at No.6, was ‘Run To The Sun’.

 

”I Love Saturday’, their last hit of 94,

was a Top 20, still on Mute.

And in 95, ‘Stay With Me’ at No.15, with

‘Fingers And Thumbs (Cold Summer’s Day)’ at 20, in pursuit.

 

97, saw ‘In My Arms’ at No.13, and

‘Don’t Say Your Love Is Killing Me’ at No.23.

‘Freedom’ came in 2000, reaching No.27,

and in 03, ‘Solsbury Hill’, a Top 10, was to be.

 

Also in 03, ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)’ at No.14,

and ‘Oh L’Amour’, made a No.13 score.

Then in 05 came ‘Breathe’,  still on Mute,

peaking in the Top 10, at No.4.

 

In 05, ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’, made No.15,

and ‘Here I Go Impossible Again’ sat at No.25.

In 07, ‘I Could Fall In Love With You’ reached No.21,

and ‘Sunday Girl’ at No.33, last in this mix to arrive.

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

February 7, 2019

 

 

In 75, ‘Loving You’ on Epic,

gave Minnie Ripperton a US No.1 and UK No.2 call.

And in 98, Mariah Carey on Columbia,

had a US No.1 and UK No.4 with ‘My All’

 

In 96, ‘Baby I Love You’ on Avex UK,

took TSD up to No.64.

And in 03, ‘The Closest Thing To Crazy’ on Dramatico,

gave Katie Melua a UK Top Ten score.

 

In 87, ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ on London,

for The Communards, gained a Top 4 place.

And in 02, for UK trio -Supergrass,

on Parlophone, at No.13 was ‘Grace’.

 

In 74 ‘Rock Me Gently’ on Capitol,

gave Andy Kim a US No.1 and UK No.2.

And in 86, ‘(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight’ on Siren,

a US No.1 and UK No.4 for Cutting Crew.

 

In 66 ‘The More I See You’ on Pye International,

gave Chris Montez a UK Top 3.

And In 82, ‘Happy Talk’ on A & M,

for Captain Sensible, a UK No.1 for all to see.

 

In 99, ‘If You Had My Love’ on Columbia,

gave Jennifer Lopez a US No.1 and UK Top 4.

And in 02, ‘We’ve Got Tonight’, also a UK Top 4,

for Ronan Keating featuring Lulu, on Polydor.

 

In 65, ‘Back In My Arms Again’ on Tamla Motown,

for The Supremes, a US No.1 and UK Top 40 hit.

And in 70, ‘Let’s Work Together’, on Liberty,

for Canned Heat, at No.2, nicely did fit.

 

In 67, ‘Happy Together’, on London,

gave The Turtles a US. No.1 and UK No.12 slot.

And in 06, ‘Everytime We Touch’ on All around the world,

for german group – Cascada, a UK No.2, loved a lot.

 

In 67, ‘You’re My Everything’ on Tamla Motown,

for The Temptations, in the UK, climbed to No.26.

And in 96, ‘You’re The One’ on RCA, at No.13,

for US trio – SWV – last in this mix.

 

 

 

January 31, 2019

 

 

In 60, ‘Caribbean Honeymoon’, on Oriole,

for Frank Weir, peaked at No.42.

And in 91, Enya, on the Wea label,

sailed up to No.13 with ‘Caribbean Blue’.

 

In 75, UK duo – Typically Tropical, on Gull label,

with ‘Barbados’, had a UK No.1 seller.

And in 07, Rihanna featuring Jay-Z, on Def Jam label,

had her second US No.1 and a 10 week UK No 1, with ‘Umbrella’.

 

In 82, ‘The Sun Of Jamaica’, on Epic,

reached No.5 for Goombay Dance Band.

And in 93, ‘Jamaican In New York’, on Elektra,

for Shinehead, in the Top 30, did land.

 

In 89, ‘Walking On Sunshine’, on Blue Wave,

for Eddy Grant reached a UK No.63.

And in 2001, now on Ice label,

this song, for Eddy Grant, at 57 was to be.

 

In 81 ‘Caribbean Disco Show’ on Polydor,

climbed to No.8 for Lobo.

And in 07, ‘Footprints in the Sand’ was at No.25,

for Leona Lewis, on Syco.

 

In 77, ‘Jamming’/’Punky Reggae Party’, on Island,

by Bob Marley & The Wailers, at No.9 we did see.

And in 78, ‘Dreadlock Holiday’, on Mercury,

became a gold selling UK No.1 for 10C.C.

 

In 57, ‘Island In The Sun’ on RCA,

for Harry Belafonte, peaked at No.3 in the charts.

Also in 57, ‘When Rock ‘n’ Roll came to Trinidad’, on Capitol,

for Nat King Cole, a Top 30, winning lots of hearts.

 

In 84, ‘Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)’,

on Jive, gave Billy Ocean a US No.1 and UK No.6.

And in 88, ‘On The Beach (Summer 88)’, on Wea label,

at No.12 for Chris Rea – last in this mix.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 27, 2019

 

In 69, Noel Harrison, on Reprise,

had a UK No.8 with ‘Windmills Of You Mind’.

This single staying in the UK charts for 14 weeks,

is still so easy, in the memory, to find.

 

Written for The Thomas Crown Affair,

and known throughout the land,

winning a first Oscar in 69

for french composer Michel Legrand. 

 

His second Oscar followed for the film score –

Summer of 42, released in 71 .

And Yentl, starring Barbra Streisand,

released in 83, saw a third Oscar won.

 

With involvement in over 100 albums,

and over 200 film and TV production scores to his name –

Thank you for sharing your brilliance, Michel Legrand –

A composer at the very top of his game.

 

RIP    

Noel Harrison         1934 – 2013

Michel Legrand      1932 – 2019

 

 

January 25, 2019

 

 

In 75, ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’,

on A & M, a US No.1 and UK No. 32.

And in 76, making No.28, on A & M

was ‘The Way I Want To Touch You’.

 

In 78, ‘You Never Done It Like That’,

also on A & M, peaked at No.63.

And in 80, ‘Do That To Me One More Time’,

on Casablanca, a US No.1 and UK No.7, was to be.

 

Thank you for some of the most romantic songs of the 70’s & 80’s

 

R I P    Captain (Daryl Dragon)  –  1942 – 2019

 

 

 

January 20, 2019

 

 

In 63, The Hollies saw their first UK single at No.25,

when, ‘(Ain’t that) just like me’ arrived on Parlophone,

followed by twenty three more Parlophone singles –

the next being, ‘Searchin’, which made the No.12 slot it’s own.

 

Still in 63, reaching No.8 came ‘Stay’,

and in 64, ‘Just One Look’ climbed to No.2.

Also in 64, ‘Here I Go Again’ made No’4,

and at No.7, ending the year was, ‘We’re Through’.

 

In 65, ‘Yes I Will’ peaked to No.9,

and ‘I’m Alive’ was for three weeks, at No.1.

‘Look Through Any Window’, also in the Top 4,

and ‘If I Needed Someone’, saw another Top 20 won.

 

66 began with ‘I Can’t Let Go’ reaching No.2,

followed by ‘Bus Stop’ at No.5,

And making No.2, ‘Stop, Stop, Stop’ –

the last hit of 66 to arrive.

 

Opening 67, ‘On A Carousel’ climbed to No.4,

and ‘Carrie -Anne’ reached the Top 3.

‘King Midas In Reverse’ came next at No.18.

and in 68, ‘Jennifer Eccles’, at No.7, was to be.

 

Also in 68, ‘Listen To Me’, peaked at No 11,

and in 69, ‘Sorry Suzanne’ made a Top 3  hop.

Closing 69, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’, also a Top 3,

and in 70, at No.7, ‘I Can’t Tell The Bottom From The Top’.

 

‘Gasoline Alley Bred’, closed 70, reaching No.14,

And in 71, ‘Hey Willy’ made it to No.22.

In 72, ‘The Baby’ made No.26 – this time on Polydor,

And on Parlophone ‘Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress’, at No.32.

 

In 73, ‘The Day That Curly Billy Shot Down Crazy Sam McGhee,

saw them back on Polydor making No.24.

Also on Polydor, at No.2 in 74, was ‘The Air That I Breathe’,

And in 80, ‘Soldier’s Song’ made No.8 – for the last time on Polydor.

 

In 81, on EMI, came ‘Holliedaze (Medley)’ at No.28,

and in 88, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ on EMI to No.1 flew.

In 88, ‘The Air That I Breathe’ now on EMI – at No. 60,

and in 93, ‘The Woman I Love’ on EMI – at No.42.

 

RIP    Eric Haydock  1943 – 2019

(Stockport boy, Eric  was founder member and bass guitarist

of The Hollies – one of the most consistent and loved bands of the Sixties.)

 

Thank You for the music.

 

 

 

January 13, 2019

 

 

In 63, The Hollies on Parlophone

had a UK Top 10 with ‘Stay’,

And in 2003, Will Young, with ‘Leave Right Now’

saw his third gold seller, and fourth UK No.1, win the day.

 

In 77, Thelma Houston on Motown

took ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ to a UK No.13,

And in 2004, ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ on Island,

reached the Top 3 for Keane.

 

In 94, ‘Stay Another Day’ on London,

gave East 17 a platinum seller and five week UK No.1,

And in 2006, The Arctic Monkeys, on Domino,

peaked at No.4 with ‘Leave Before The Lights Come On’ 

 

In 99, ‘Stay With Me Till Dawn’, on ffrr label,

for Lucid, reached a UK No.25,

And in 2004, ‘Leave (Get Out)’ on Mercury,

for US singer Jojo, at No.2 in the UK, did arrive.

 

In 84, ‘Leave A Tender Moment Alone’/’Goodnight Saigon’

for Billy Joel, on CBS – a UK Top 30, was to be,

and in 94, ‘Stay Together’, on the Nude label,

gave Suede their first UK Top 3.

 

In 82, ‘Leave In Silence’, on Mute,

gave Depeche Mode their fifth entry in the UK Top 20 club,

and in 2005, ‘Remain’ on Mercury,

reached No.45 for UK male vocal group – Kubb.

 

In 2006, ‘I Want You To Stay’ on the Warp label,

peaked at No.21, for Maximo Park,

Also in 2006, UK/Holland duo – Micky Modelle V Jessy,

on All around the world label, had a Top 10 with ‘Dancing In The Dark’.

 

In 66, ‘Sitting On A Fence’, on the Immediate label,

reached No.25, for UK duo – Twice as much,

and in 80, for Freez, on Calibre, at No.49,

arrived their first UK entry, ‘Keep In Touch’.

 

In 96, ‘Don’t Leave’, for UK trio – Faithless, made No.34,

on the Cheeky label – this song, a hit in 97 too,

and in 2001, ‘Stuck In The Middle With You’, peaked at No.4

for Louise on 1st Avenue.

 

In 72, ‘There Are More Questions Than Answers’ on CBS –

a UK Top 10, for US singer Johnny Nash,

and in 91, ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ on Columbia,

a UK No.1 for The Clash.

 

In 70, ‘Leavin’ On A Jet Plane’, on Warner Brothers,

for Peter, Paul & Mary – a US No.1 and UK No.2.

Not sure my musical themed poem makes one any the wiser,

about staying in or leaving the EU ?

 

written by

Harriet Blackbury

January 6, 2019

 

 

In 76, Starland Vocal Band, had a US No.1 & UK No.18

with ‘Afternoon Delight’ on RCA.

And in 77, The Commodores, on Motown,

with ‘Easy’,  enjoyed a UK Top 10 stay.

 

In 67, The Young Rascals, on Atlantic,

with ‘Groovin’ claimed a US No.1 & UK No.8 place.

And in 93, Blur, on Food label,

took ‘Sunday Sunday’ to No.26 in the UK chart race.

 

In 79, Blondie, on Crysalis,

had ‘Sunday Girl’ in the UK No.1 spot.

And in 2006, Long Blondes, on Rough Table label,

saw ‘Weekend Without Makeup’ face a UK No.30 slot. 

 

In 68, The Small Faces, on Immediate,

saw ‘Lazy Sunday’ peaking at No.2.

And in 97, Finley Quaye, on Epic,

reached No.16, when ‘Sunday Shining’, shone through.

 

In 80, Marti Webb, on Polydor, followed her UK Top 3,

when ‘Tell Me On A Sunday’ (also on Polydor), came into view.

And in 83, Nick Heyward, on Arista,

with ‘On A Sunday’, made a UK No.52.

 

In 60, Manuel & His Music Of The Mountains,

on Columbia, had ‘Never On Sunday’ climb to a Top 30 high.

And in 92, The Sundays, on Parlophone,

reached No.27 with ‘Goodbye’.

 

 

January 4, 2019

 

In 2001, Mis-teeq, on Telstar

took ‘All I Want’ to a UK No.2.

And in 2003, Bon Jovi, on Mercury,

reached No.9 with ‘All About You’.

 

In 93, ‘All That She Wants’, on London,

was a UK No.1 for Ace of Base.

And in 2008, ‘All Summer Long’, on Atlantic,

gave Kid Rock a US and UK No.1 place.

 

In 66, ‘All Or Nothing’, on Decca,

gave The Small Faces their first UK No.1 high.

And in 2005, ‘All About You’ / ‘You’ve Got A Friend’,

on Island, was a UK No.1 for McFly.

 

In 76, ‘All By Myself’, on Arista,

reached No.12 for Eric Carmen.

And in 82, ‘All The Love In The World’, on Arista,

for Dionne Warwick, made No.10

 

In 97, ‘All Mine’, on Go!Beat label

reached No.8 for Portishead.

And in 98, ‘All Around The World’, on Creation,

saw Oasis put their fourth UK No.1 to bed.

 

In 65, ‘All I Really Want To Do’, by The Byrds,

reached a UK No.4 on CBS.

And in 68, ‘All Along The Watch Tower’, on Track,

gave Jimi Hendrix Experience a Top 5 success.

 

In 80, ‘All Out Of Love’, on Arista,

for Air Supply, made No.11.

And in 2006, ‘You’re All I Have’ by Snow Patrol,

on Fiction, reached No.7.

 

In 59, ‘All American Boy’, on London,

gave Bill Parsons a UK No.22 place.

And in 74, ‘All Of My Life’, on Tamla Motown,

ensured Diana Ross owned some Top 10 space.

 

In 84, ‘All Cried Out’, on CBS,

for Alison Moyet, a No.8 entry.

And in 91, ‘All Woman’, on Arista,

took Lisa Stansfield again into the Top 20.

 

In 92,  with ‘You’re All That Matters To Me’, on Arista,

 was Curtis Stigers at No. 6.

And in 81, ‘All Those Years Ago’, by George Harrison,

on Dark Horse label, at No.13, the last in this mix.

 

December 30, 2018

 

 

In 65, ‘A World Of Our Own’ by The Seekers,

on Colombia, reached No.3.

Also in 65, ‘All Over The World’ by Francoise Hardy,

on Pye, at No.16, a favourite proved to be.

 

In 89, ‘The Sensual World’ for Kate Bush,

peaked at No.12 on EMI.

And in 97, ‘The World Tonight’ by Paul McCartney

on Parlophone, reached a No. 23 high.

 

In 64, ‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black,

on Parlophone – became her second UK No.1 score.

And in 67, ‘World Of Broken Hearts’ by Amen Corner,

on Deram,  peaked at No.24.

 

In 89, ‘All Around The World’ by Lisa Stansfield,

on Arista, a gold seller and UK No.1.

And in 06, ‘Wonderful World’, on Polydor,

for James Morrison – saw a Top 10 won.

 

In 93, ‘World (The Price Of Love)’ for New Order,

on Centredate, at No.13, was found.

And in 89, gold seller ‘The Living Years’ for Mike & The Mechanics,

on Wea, a US No.1 and UK No.2 sound.

 

In 69, ‘Man Of The World’, by Fleetwood Mac,

on Immediate, reached a UK No.2.

And in 83, ‘Market Square Heroes’, by Marillion, on EMI,

made No.53, after also reaching the Top 60, in 82.

 

In 69, ‘Wonderful World Beautiful People’, on Trogan,

and ‘Wild World’ on Island, in 70 too, 

both hits for Jamaican singer, Jimmy Cliff –

rightly taking a UK Top Ten pew.

 

In 70, ”Our World’ on Philips,

reached No.17 for UK group, Blue Mink.

And in 73, ‘Top Of The World’ by The Carpenters,

on A&M, a US No.1 and UK No.5, next in this link.

 

In 70, ‘New World In The Morning’ for Roger Whittaker,

on Colombia, gained a No.17 place.

And in 2006, ‘World At Your Feet’ on Independiente,

made the Top 3 for UK group – Embrace.

 

In 88, ‘Wild World’ on 10Ten label – a Top 5,

and ‘Watching The World Go By’, on Virgin, in 96,

both hits for UK singer Maxi Priest,

bringing an end to this world flavoured mix.

 

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

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