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

 

December 24, 2018

 

In 67, Alfred Wood known as Brenton Wood

had a No.8 on Liberty with ‘Gimme Little Sign’.

In 70, Cecil Thomas known as Nicky Thomas

took ‘Love Of The Common People’, on Trogan, to No.9 .

 

Ray Burns, known as Captain Sensible,

in 82, saw ‘Happy Talk’, on A & M, up to No.1, fly.

Charlene Keys, known as Tweet, in 02

had a Top 5 on Elektra with ‘Oops (Oh My)’.

 

Arthur Kelm , known as Tab Hunter,

in 57, on London, with ‘Young Love’ – a No.1 in the US & UK.

Rita Wright, known as Syreeta, on Tamla Motown, in 75, at No.12

with ‘Your Kiss Is Sweet’, after ‘Spinnin and Spinnin’ paved the way.

 

Chaim Topol, known as Topol, in 67,

on CBS took ‘If I Were A Rich Man’ to No.9.

Sarah Jiminez – Heany, known as S-j,

in 98, on React, had a Top 30 with ‘I Feel Divine’.

 

John Osbourne, known as Ozzy Osbourne,

in 86, on Epic, took ‘Shot In The Dark’ to No.20.

William Fries, known as CW McCall,

in 76, on MCM, with ‘Convoy’, had a No.2 entry.

 

Antione Domino, known as Fats Domino, in 59,

on London, made No.11 with ‘Be My Guest’. 

Alfred Hill, known as Benny Hill, in 71,

at No.1 with ‘Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)’.

 

Kevin Rowe, known as Duke Baysee,

in 94, had a Top 30 with ‘Sugar Sugar’ on Bell.

Kristine Weitz, known as Kristine W, on Champion, in 94 & 97,

had ‘Feel What You Want’ – both times Top 40’s, doing well.

 

Maria Fernandez – Vidal, known as Maria Vidal,

in 85, on EMI, took ‘Body Rock’ to No.11.

Elaine Bickerstaff, known as Elaine Page,

in 81, on Polydor, took ‘Memory’ to a No.6 heaven.

 

Owen Paul McGee, known as Owen Paul,

in 86, on Epic, with ‘My Favourite Waste Of Time’, was at No.3.

Patricia Daniels, known as Adeva, in 92,

on Cooltempo, at No.45, with ‘Until You Come Back To Me’.

 

Roberta Streeter, known as Bobbie Gentry, in 69,

on Capitol, had ‘I’ll Never Fall In Love Again’, at No.1.

Alan Palmer, known as Robert Palmer, in 86,

an Island, had a Top 10 with ‘I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On’.

 

Sinitta Malone, known as Sinitta, on Fanfare,

in 88, reached No.6 with ‘Cross My Broken Heart’.

Sybil Lynch, known as Sybil, on Champion, in 89,

with ‘Don’t Make Me Over’ – twice a hit at 59 & 19, in the UK chart.

 

December 15, 2018

 

 

In 72, ‘There Are More Questions Than Answers’

reached No.9 on CBS for Johnny Nash,

And in 79, gold selling ‘I Will Survive’, on Polydor,

for Gloria Gaynor made a US & UK No.1 dash.

 

In 92, ‘I Still Believe In You’, on EMI

gave Cliff Richard a UK No.7 entry.

and in 06, on Ten label, for French Production Duo –

Justice Versus Simian, was ‘We Are Your Friends’ at No.20.

 

In 64, ‘I Wouldn’t Trade You For The World’,

on Decca, for Irish Band -The Bachelors, made No.4,

and in 82, Phd on the Wea label, had success

when ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ had a Top 3 score. 

 

In 84, ‘Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now’)

on Virgin, a gold seller and US No.1 & UK No.2.

And in 07, ‘It’s Not Over Yet’ on the Rinse label,

for UK Group -The Klaxons, at No.13, rang true.

 

In 70, Dave Edmunds first UK entry – ‘I Hear You Knocking’,

on the MAM label – a No.1 for six weeks was to be.

And in 99, ‘It’s Not Right But It’s Okay’ on Arista,

for Whitney Houston, a gold seller and UK No.3.

 

In 77, ‘I Will’ on the Creole label

gave Ruby Winters a UK No.4 sound.

And in 88, Aswad on the Mango label

had a UK No.1 for two weeks with ‘Don’t Turn Around’

 

A UK No.8 on Stateside for Mama Cass,

‘It’s Getting Better’, came in 69,

And in 81, on Arista, for Barry Manilow was 

‘I Made It Through The Rain’ – a UK Top 40, so fine.

 

In 89, for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,

‘I Won’t Back Down’ on MCA, a UK Top 30 pick.

Also in 89, ‘I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet’

on PWL – A Top Ten for UK DJ’s – Pat & Mick.

 

December 9, 2018

 

In 69, ‘I’m A Road Runner’ on Tamla Motown, at No.12,

for Junior Walker & The All-Stars.

And in 84 & 85, on Electra – (both times in the Top 5),

was ‘Drive’ by US male group Cars.

 

In 66, ‘Working My Way Back To You’, on Philips –

a Top 50 for The Four Seasons with Frankie Valli.

And in 67, The Mamas & Papas, on RCA,

had a UK No.9 with ‘Creeque Alley’.

 

In 75, Chris Spedding reached No.14

on the Rak label with ‘Motor Biking’.

And ‘Going Underground’/’Dreams Of Children’. on Polydor,

for The Jam – a No.1, very much to fan’s liking.

 

‘Is It Love You’re After’ by Rose Royce,

on the Whitfield label, made No.13 in 79.

And in 2001, Red Hot Chili Peppers, on Warner Brothers,

took ‘Road Trippin’ to the Top 30 line.

 

In 63, on Decca, making No.3 for Billy Fury,

was ‘Like I’ve Never Been Gone’.

And in 81,’Rainy Night In Georgia’ – a top 20 for Randy Crawford,

and still on Warner Brothers, in 83 her ‘Night Line’ reached No.51.

 

In 92, ‘Sleeping Satellite’ on EMI –

a UK No.1 for Tasmin Archer.

And in 04, at No.30, and in 05 at No.33 – ‘All Mapped Out’

arrived on Parlophone for Departure.

 

In 82, ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ by Journey, on CBS made No.62,

and in 09 (this time on Columbia) their single reached No.6.

‘Walk Of Life’ by Dire Straits on Vertigo, in 86, was at No.2.

And in 70, ‘Friends’ by Arrival, on Decca, next in this mix.

 

In 79, ‘Confusion’/’Last Train To London’ –

a UK No.8 for Electric Light Orchestra, on Jet.

And in 83, ‘Wherever I lay My Hat (That’s My Home)’

for Paul Young on CBS – a No.1 bet.

 

The first UK hit for Simon & Garfunkel, in 66,

on CBS, at No.9 – ‘Homeward Bound’ was to be.

And in 2007, on Warner Brothers, first appeared for Chris Rea –

‘Driving Home For Christmas’ reaching No. 33.

 

December 7, 2018

 

 

In 78, The Buzzcocks had five single hits on United Artists –

the first reaching No.37, was ‘What Do I Get’ 

and then ‘I Don’t Mind’ and ‘Love You More’ followed,

and ‘Ever Fall In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’tve’) – a Top 20 bet.

 

Finishing 78, ‘Promises’, also made the Top 20,

and in 79, ‘Everybody’s Happy Nowadays’ peaked at No. 29,

and ‘Harmony In My Head’, at No.32, (still on United Artists),

with ‘Spiral Scratch EP’ on New Hormones, at No.31, ending 79.

 

In 80, on United Artists, was double ‘A’ side -‘Are Everything’/

‘Why She’s A Girl From The Chainstore’ at No.61,

and in 83, the solo chart entry for Pete Shelley, on Genetic label –

was ‘Telephone Operator’   – Be sure your music will live on.

 

R.I.P.  Pete Shelley  –  1955 – 2018 

 

 

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