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One Hit Wonder: Smokie (1976)

May 10, 2024

Living Next Door to Alice Single: Smokie Album: Midnight Café Released: August 12, 1976 Genre: Soft rock, pop rock Songwriters: Nicky Chinn, Mike Chapman Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman wrote "Living Next Door to Alice." The Australian pop band New World released a version in 1972 that reached number 35 on the Australian chart. It later became a worldwide hit for British band Smokie , fronted by Chris Norman . It reached the Top 40 in the US. The band never had that success there again, making them an American one-hit wonder.

The Goldcoast Singers: Plastic Jesus (1962)

February 23, 2021

The origin stories of Plastic Jesus™ are murky - full of myth and legend. He was the brain-child of Ed Rush and George Cromarty in 1957. But Rush has given two accounts of the conception of Plastic Jesus.™ According to one story, the song was inspired by a radio program in Del Rio, Texas, in the mid-1950s. The program was run by a dentist and religious fanatic who " sold the most outrageous stuff imaginable, all with magical healing properties. " One particular broadcast contained the line " ...leaning on the arms of Jesus, wrapped in the bosom of the Lord... "

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Nothing Compares 2 U: Rolling Stones #165 of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004)

November 20, 2021

Nothing Compares 2 U Single: Sinéad O'Connor Album: I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got B-side: Jump in the River Released: January 8, 1990 Genre: Pop Songwriter: Prince Prince wrote "Nothing Compares 2 U" in 1984. In 1989, Sinéad O'Connor covered it for her second album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got . It hit Number 1 in 17 countries and topped the Billboard Hot 100 single's chart in the US for four weeks, making the song the number 3 single for 1990. The track came in at number 2 for the year in Great Britain, behind a re-release of the Righteous Brothers ' hit " Unchained Melody ." It ranks number 165 on Rolling Stone's 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and 18 on VH's list of 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders.

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Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing & Brothers in Arms

May 04, 2021

Dire Straits Dire Straits Origin: Deptford, London, England Genres: Roots rock, blues rock, pub rock Years active: 1977–1988; 1991–1995 Founding members: Mark Knopfler: lead vocals and lead guitar David Knopfler: rhythm guitar and backing vocals John Illsley: bass guitar and backing vocals Pick Withers: drums and percussion Dire Straits was formed in London in 1977 by brothers Mark and David Knopfler, along with John Illsley and Pick Withers. The name represented their financial condition in the early days. The band's demo cost $175 to make. Their record company was so impressed that they got Spencer Davis Group bassist Muff Winwood—the brother of Steve—to produce their debut album.

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December 29, 2021

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The Monkees: Two of 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll

July 19, 2021

l-r: Peter Tork, Davy Jones Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesmith The Monkees Origin: Los Angeles, California Genres: Pop, folk-pop, rock, psychedelic rock Members: Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith NBC created The Monkees for a television show. The idea was for a fictional music group inspired by the 1964 Beatles ' movie A Hard Day's Night . Four hundred and thirty-seven struggling musicians and actors auditioned for the roles. Steven Stills and John Sebastian were in that group but weren't accepted. Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork made the final cut. Nesmith was the most accomplished musician in the group. He wrote " Different Drum ," recorded by The Stone Ponies with Linda Ronstadt . The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band did his " Propinquity " and " Some Of Shelley's Blues ."

Rock 'n Roll with Me: David Bowie (1974)

February 10, 2020

Rock 'n' Roll With Me B-side: Panic in Detroit (live) Artist: David Bowie Album: Diamond Dogs Released: May 1974 Recorded: January 1974 Songwriters: David Bowie, Warren Peace "Rock 'n' Roll With Me" is a pop-power ballad written by David Bowie and Warren Peace. A power ballad is a slow love song prevalent in nearly all popular music genres. There are rock, soul, country, and even heavy metal ballads. Dolly Parton 's song, " I Will Always Love You " (popularized by Whitney Houston ), is an example of a pop power ballad. Celine Dion's " My Heart Will Go On " from the movie Titanic is another.

Dusty Springfield: Rolling Stones #35 of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023)

April 23, 2021

Dusty Springfield Birth name: Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien Born: April 16, 1939 West Hampstead, London, United Kingdom Died: March 2, 1999 Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Genres: Pop, R&B, blue-eyed soul Occupation: Singer, musician, record producer, television presenter Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano, percussion Dusty Springfield was a tom-boy. She earned her nickname by playing soccer with the guys. While a member of her brother's folk music trio, The Springfields , Dusty took Springfield as her stage name. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her LP Dusty in Memphis number 83 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. She is a member of the Rock & Roll and UK Music Hall of Fame. In 2008, Dusty ranked number 35 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time." She held the number 35 position in the publication's 2023 list of The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

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October 06, 2021

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September 28, 2021

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Pop-Up Video: Sledgehammer (1986)

July 29, 2021

Sledgehammer Single: Peter Gabriel Album: So Released: April 21, 1986 Genre: Dance, rock, blue-eyed soul, funk Songwriter: Peter Gabriel "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel won a record nine honors at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards and was the Best British Video at the 1987 Brit Awards . Gabriel was also nominated for three Grammy Awards ; Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. The accompanying video ranks number 4 on MTV's 1999 list of the 100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made. In a 2005 poll conducted by Channel 4, the clip was voted number 2 on their list of the 100 Greatest Pop Videos .

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