Post by djdave on Mar 26, 2004 23:22:07 GMT -5
Onward!
775. STUCK ON YOU-Elvis Presley(60) (#1-4 wks-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-670)
After 1 1/2 years in the Army, the King was back hot on the chart. Nice, short upbeat tune. Like it lots.
774. STRAWBERRY LETTER 23-Brothers Johnson(77) (#5-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-589)
Absolutely loved this around the time of my 8th birthday. Great funky disco tune, title inspired from things psychedelic.
773. RADAR LOVE-Golden Earring(74) (#13-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-669)
One of those great all-time rock classics. Perhaps the most successful Dutch act ever on the US chart. One of the best drums EVER! Cruise, baby!
772. RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN' ON MY HEAD-BJ Thomas(70) (#1-4 wks-B'board, #8-DJD) (87 rank-903)
I've really come to appreciate this classic in recent years. Well-deserved Oscar winner--Love that end!
771. TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD-Meat Loaf(78) (#11-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-667)
I still feel it's a wonderful ballad, but it's worn off me somewhat. You gotta give credit to Jim Steinman for a most wonderful tune.
770. YOUNG GIRL-Gary Puckett/Union Gap(68) (#2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-666)
One of the first tunes I remember, and forever in my Halls of Top Soft Rock tunes. Man, 500 listens is not enough!
769. FREAK ME-Silk(93) (#1-2 wks-B'board, #49-DJD) (87 rank-none)
A time when R & B music was starting to slip for me. Man this was huge, and couldn't understand it. Expect a big drop next list.
768. EYE IN THE SKY-Alan Parsons Project(82) (#3-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-665)
What a song, especially when coupled with "Sirius". You gotta love it. Great vocal by Alan Woolfson. Eternal top 1000.
767. RESPECT-Aretha Franklin(67) (#1-2 wks-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-954)
Back in '95, I thought it was just becoming more of a classic. Even won my 2nd Battle of the Hits contest. But it's been enough listens, and it's off my next big 1K next list.
766. REACH OUT I'LL BE THERE-Four Tops(66) (#1-2 wks-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-664)
One of the few Clicksters who prefer these guys to the Tempts. Powerful, well-delivered Motown gem. First of 2 in the big 10K.
765. TRUE BLUE-Madonna(86) (#3-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-663)
I actually like this more than some of her others, but it's still outta the top 1K next list. Good retro-feel.
764. I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT-Whitney Houston(90) (#1-1 wk-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Another modern diva. Great, upbeat Babyface production. First of a few from her in the Big 1K.
763. LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY-Donna Summer(76) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-662)
Her debut, and indeed unforgettable. Sultry, sexy, and youy can't forget the title. Have heard a few different edits, and prefer one where she isn't moaning as much.
762. I GOT YOU BABE-Sonny & Cher(65) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #1- 2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-910)
One of many oldies I still love listening to! Wonderful orchestration; should stay in my top 1000 next time.
761. KILLER QUEEN-Queen(75) (#12-B'board, #1- 2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-660)
Always loved this tune; great guitar phasing and keyboards! First of their 5 in the Big 1K, the other 4 are up considerably higher.
760. I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU-Londonbeat(91) (#1-1 wk-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Although a newer tune, I'll bet you've heard this. Soulful vocals with a steady pop beat. But played enough that I like the follow-up "A better love" just as much.
759. MRS. BROWN YOU'VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER-Herman's Hermits(65) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-658)
Just a fun, simple little ditty. Like "Henry", also not a UK hit. Peter Noone still loves singing this after all these years. My mom loves it.
758. LET'S GROOVE-Earth, Wind & Fire(81) (#3-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-657)
Although this has been my fave of them for over 20 years, the slower "After the love has gone" will soon take over. But still a great, funky party tune.
757. DEEP PURPLE-Nino Tempo & April Stevens(63) (#1-1 wk-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-791)
One of the many #1 pre-Beatle hits I LOVE. Great singing, unforgettable harmonica. And to top it off is April's wonderful speaking voice. Originally a 1939 #1 smash for Larry Clinton's Orch.
756. ROCKIN' ROBIN-Michael Jackson(72) (#2-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-656)
Back in his innocent young (black!) childhood days. Still good hearing this remake, but prefer Bobby Day's original.
755. ONE MORE TRY-George Michael(88) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #7-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Great heartfelt ballad, never minding George's image and lyrics. The song's not falling as fast with me as with most of his others.
754. BEING WITH YOU-Smokey Robinson(81) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-716)
Just a nice simple midtempo ballad. Liked it then, still like it now. The Miracles' leader's only solo tune in the big 1K.
753. LIDO SHUFFLE-Boz Scaggs(77) (#11-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-655)
Always loved it, known since current from AM radio. First of 2 in the Big 1K from one of the best albums ever, "Silk Degrees". Just a great tune thru & thru!
752. RIGHT ON TRACK-Breakfast Club(87) (#7-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-546)
Found lots of images on the web from the movie, but not much from the group (and they were around FIRST!) Great rockin' tune with drive, but falling from grace.
751. MY SWEET LORD-George Harrison(70) (#1-4 wks-B'board, #6-DJD) (87 rank-797)
Just gets better every listen. Give or take up till '89 or so, now I just love it; maybe hios best songwriting tune ever. And his untimely death has just made me have a soft spot for it more. RIP.
775. STUCK ON YOU-Elvis Presley(60) (#1-4 wks-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-670)
After 1 1/2 years in the Army, the King was back hot on the chart. Nice, short upbeat tune. Like it lots.
774. STRAWBERRY LETTER 23-Brothers Johnson(77) (#5-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-589)
Absolutely loved this around the time of my 8th birthday. Great funky disco tune, title inspired from things psychedelic.
773. RADAR LOVE-Golden Earring(74) (#13-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-669)
One of those great all-time rock classics. Perhaps the most successful Dutch act ever on the US chart. One of the best drums EVER! Cruise, baby!
772. RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN' ON MY HEAD-BJ Thomas(70) (#1-4 wks-B'board, #8-DJD) (87 rank-903)
I've really come to appreciate this classic in recent years. Well-deserved Oscar winner--Love that end!
771. TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD-Meat Loaf(78) (#11-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-667)
I still feel it's a wonderful ballad, but it's worn off me somewhat. You gotta give credit to Jim Steinman for a most wonderful tune.
770. YOUNG GIRL-Gary Puckett/Union Gap(68) (#2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-666)
One of the first tunes I remember, and forever in my Halls of Top Soft Rock tunes. Man, 500 listens is not enough!
769. FREAK ME-Silk(93) (#1-2 wks-B'board, #49-DJD) (87 rank-none)
A time when R & B music was starting to slip for me. Man this was huge, and couldn't understand it. Expect a big drop next list.
768. EYE IN THE SKY-Alan Parsons Project(82) (#3-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-665)
What a song, especially when coupled with "Sirius". You gotta love it. Great vocal by Alan Woolfson. Eternal top 1000.
767. RESPECT-Aretha Franklin(67) (#1-2 wks-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-954)
Back in '95, I thought it was just becoming more of a classic. Even won my 2nd Battle of the Hits contest. But it's been enough listens, and it's off my next big 1K next list.
766. REACH OUT I'LL BE THERE-Four Tops(66) (#1-2 wks-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-664)
One of the few Clicksters who prefer these guys to the Tempts. Powerful, well-delivered Motown gem. First of 2 in the big 10K.
765. TRUE BLUE-Madonna(86) (#3-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-663)
I actually like this more than some of her others, but it's still outta the top 1K next list. Good retro-feel.
764. I'M YOUR BABY TONIGHT-Whitney Houston(90) (#1-1 wk-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Another modern diva. Great, upbeat Babyface production. First of a few from her in the Big 1K.
763. LOVE TO LOVE YOU BABY-Donna Summer(76) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-662)
Her debut, and indeed unforgettable. Sultry, sexy, and youy can't forget the title. Have heard a few different edits, and prefer one where she isn't moaning as much.
762. I GOT YOU BABE-Sonny & Cher(65) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #1- 2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-910)
One of many oldies I still love listening to! Wonderful orchestration; should stay in my top 1000 next time.
761. KILLER QUEEN-Queen(75) (#12-B'board, #1- 2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-660)
Always loved this tune; great guitar phasing and keyboards! First of their 5 in the Big 1K, the other 4 are up considerably higher.
760. I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU-Londonbeat(91) (#1-1 wk-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Although a newer tune, I'll bet you've heard this. Soulful vocals with a steady pop beat. But played enough that I like the follow-up "A better love" just as much.
759. MRS. BROWN YOU'VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER-Herman's Hermits(65) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-658)
Just a fun, simple little ditty. Like "Henry", also not a UK hit. Peter Noone still loves singing this after all these years. My mom loves it.
758. LET'S GROOVE-Earth, Wind & Fire(81) (#3-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-657)
Although this has been my fave of them for over 20 years, the slower "After the love has gone" will soon take over. But still a great, funky party tune.
757. DEEP PURPLE-Nino Tempo & April Stevens(63) (#1-1 wk-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-791)
One of the many #1 pre-Beatle hits I LOVE. Great singing, unforgettable harmonica. And to top it off is April's wonderful speaking voice. Originally a 1939 #1 smash for Larry Clinton's Orch.
756. ROCKIN' ROBIN-Michael Jackson(72) (#2-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-656)
Back in his innocent young (black!) childhood days. Still good hearing this remake, but prefer Bobby Day's original.
755. ONE MORE TRY-George Michael(88) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #7-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Great heartfelt ballad, never minding George's image and lyrics. The song's not falling as fast with me as with most of his others.
754. BEING WITH YOU-Smokey Robinson(81) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-716)
Just a nice simple midtempo ballad. Liked it then, still like it now. The Miracles' leader's only solo tune in the big 1K.
753. LIDO SHUFFLE-Boz Scaggs(77) (#11-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-655)
Always loved it, known since current from AM radio. First of 2 in the Big 1K from one of the best albums ever, "Silk Degrees". Just a great tune thru & thru!
752. RIGHT ON TRACK-Breakfast Club(87) (#7-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-546)
Found lots of images on the web from the movie, but not much from the group (and they were around FIRST!) Great rockin' tune with drive, but falling from grace.
751. MY SWEET LORD-George Harrison(70) (#1-4 wks-B'board, #6-DJD) (87 rank-797)
Just gets better every listen. Give or take up till '89 or so, now I just love it; maybe hios best songwriting tune ever. And his untimely death has just made me have a soft spot for it more. RIP.