DJ Dave's CRAZY list! (700-676)

[djdave]

We've now hit the top 700! Here we go...


700. THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE-Air Supply (81) (#-1-1 wk-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-613)
For reasons I just don't quite know, I've always LOVED this stately ballad. A huge fave in the summer '81, and my all-time fave of theirs.


699. THE LOCO-MOTION-Kylie Minogue (88) (#-3-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Wow--2 Aussie acts in a row! Loved that type of dance music in the late 80's, and liked her music AND looks as much as Samntha Fox and Debbie Gibson. Love all 3 big versions; I think they're all in my top 700.


698. RETURN TO SENDER-Elvis Presley (62) (#-2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-612)
Of his 3 top 3's from 1962, my easy fave. First knew from oldies shows in the mid 80's, and one of my top 3 post-50's tunes of his.


697. FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Bad Company (75) (#-10-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-611)
Essential classic. Until the mid 80's, easily their tune I heard the most. I guess I put this up higher than "Can't get enough" because it seems to show up quite high on those classic rock countdowns.


696. YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION-Chicago (85) (#-3-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-610)
Man did I seem to rank those mid 80's songs high on my 1987 list, and then not putting them down too far in 1995! Has that changed! Still, one of my fave later-era Cetera tunes. EVERYWHERE on radio in early 1985; unescapable.


695. YOU MIGHT THINK-Cars (84) (#-7-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-510)
Ah...more mid 80's! LOVED this more "outta the box" than any of their others. Still holds up well today. 2nd of their 3 in the top thou.


694. KING OF PAIN-Police (83) (#-3-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-608)
Huge on album rock and top 40 in the fall '83. Nothing too special; just another biggie from MTV's golden age.


693. IT'S YOUR THING-Isley Brothers (69) (#-2-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-607)
Loved this straight from my sister's records! And some oldies play too. Brassy soul with attitude--love the guitar and piano! BTW, this was their first hit where the musical family expanded from 3 to 6. Their highest ranking tune.


692. ALWAYS-Bon Jovi (94) (#-4-B'board, #9-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Very popular ballad, a new selection from their Greatest Hits "Cross Road" album. Maybe their most "pop" oriented tune, a far cry from their "Runaway" days.


691. MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills (79) (#-3-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-606)
One of my mom's all-time faves. Somewhat disco, but a more lively, easy listening piano tune. This couldn't have been a big hit from the MTV era onward. What a great tune.


690. JUMP (FOR MY LOVE)-Pointer Sisters (84) (#-3-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-605)
This and "I'm so excited" just summed up their big mid-80's pop success. One of those many great summer '84 tunes. Workout, baby! Their highest on the list.


689. 19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN-Rolling Stones (66) (#-2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-604)
Though not often named right off as one of their bigger hits, this has always been a huge fave of mine, straight from my oldest brother's "Hot Rocks" tape from a long time ago. Love that ending! It's their third of no fewer than ten in my big thou.


688. I'M YOUR MAN-Wham! (86) (#-3-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-415)
Let that fruit fly. But what better did I know from high school? That was such a killer funky groove heard in relatively few hits from the time. Sadly, the group had pretty much jumped the shark by then, and George went on to bigger and better (?) things.


687. CAT'S IN THE CRADLE-Harry Chapin (74) (#-1-1 wk-B'board, #5-DJD) (87 rank-603)
What a great story song. Everyone has heard this I'm sure. A well-deserved berth in my top thousand. RIP.


686. HEAT OF THE MOMENT-Asia (82) (#4-B'board, #4-DJD) (87 rank-602)
Maybe the best "supergroup" 80's hit of 'em all. Super sounding tune from one of the all-time best albums. Super drumming from Carl Palmer, and I just LOVE Steve Howe's keyboards.


685. NO MATTER WHAT-Badfinger (70) (#8-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-601)
Ever since high school, I have simply LOVED this tune, like to DEATH. I think all my other high school buddies into U2 and Floyd could have SERIOUSLY gotten a clue. Power pop/rock atb its abolute best, BAR NONE. It's like--PERFECT, complete with a second's worth of silence. Oh, did I say I LOVE that slide guitar? Let's see your comment, Ken!


684. COME GO WITH ME-Expose (87) (#5-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-565)
Wow, what a change of pace! No, not the Dell-Vikings tune LOL. Freestyle-dance that just tickled my fancy in my junior year of high school. Get your dance on!


683. 16 CANDLES-Crests (59) (#2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-600)
I've always simply LOVED this--maybe my personal all-time top doo wop tune. Just seems to be THAT great! Great voice possessed by Johnny Maestro!


682. URGENT-Foreigner (81) (#4-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-599)
Man, another of their all-time best! That guitar intro just gets me hoppin' into this! Just top notch thru and thru, and that sax from Jr. Walker is THE BOMB!!! No fewer than 4 more from Mick, Lou & Co. up higher!


681. JUSTIFIED AND ANCIENT-KLF with Tammy Wynette (92) (#11-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Man, there have been some weird combinations all through rock music's history. Techno/rap meets country!
The original album version was a VERY mellow tune, nothing at ALL like this remix version that was popular throughout the world. Stand by the J.A.M.S.!


680. LONG COOL WOMAN (IN A BLACK DRESS)-Hollies (72) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-598)
No question, their most popular. Just seems to stand out considerably over their 60's pop/rock tunes and some ballads. Allan Clarke sounded in quite fierce, yet fine form for the song's awesome rhythm. Get it on!


679. MRS. ROBINSON-Simon & Garfunkel (68) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-596)
My all-time fave of theirs, and from one of my all-time fave movies, The Graduate. A tip to the Beatles as they go "coo coo ca choo". Just a great song with great feeling.


678. LAST DANCE-Donna Summer (78) (#3-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-595)
Another great tune from a great movie--and an Oscar winner as well! I just could not get enough of her music back then--first of 6 chart toppers on my early lists in less than 20 months! With this being the 5th of her 9 in the big thousand, just her 4 Billboard #1's remain.


677. THAT'S WHAT LOVE CAN DO-Boy Krazy (93) (#18-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Absolutely LOVED this. Great late era Stock-Aiken Waterman production (think Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue)! Somewhat candy-coated pop, yet this is just TOO good! Are you still here, Juggie...


676. HONKY TONK (PARTS 1 & 2)-Bill Doggett (56) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-594)
Finishing off this portion with one KILLER instrumental! Part 2 got more airplay, but you essentially need to hear the whole thing. (Part 2 concentrates more on a guitar solo) Sax and organ together never sounded so GREAT! Somewhat becoming forgotten today, but in my heart, this is one TRUE early rock era R & B STANDARD. Just super.


More coming soon!

[55dodger]

The One That You Love - These guys were huge in the early 80s and I got this album. Just not that big on them or this song anymore.

The Loco-Motion - I was stationed in England when this song came out and the BBC overplayed it to point I can't stand it anymore. It was a UK #1 for weeks. Give me Little Eva's or GFR's version anyday.

Return to Sender - Good Elvis song

Feel Like Making Love - Great song from a great band

You're the Inspiration - Really prefer listening to their 70s stuff.

You Might Think - Not bad, but not a favorite

King of Pain - Another good song, just not a favorite

It's Your Thing - Great big brass soul/funk song. Isley Brothers are one of my R&B favorites

Always - Good song, like their 80s stuff better

Music Box Dancer - A favorite instrumental.

Jump - Good song, but I not a huge Pointer Sisters fan

19th Nervous Breakdown - It's hard to pick a top 5 from the Stones because they have so much great music. This a one of their best.

I'm Your Man - Just didn't like anything Wham did.

Cat's in the Cradle - One of the greatest story songs ever. Love it.

Heat of the Moment - Easily my favorite song by Asia. Classic.

No Matter What - Great song. Early 70s power rock.

Come Go With Me - Don't know it

16 Candles - Graffiti gold. One great de-wop song

Urgent - Good song, there are others I like better though.

Justified & Ancient - Don't know it.

Long Cool Woman - Love it, great song

Mrs. Robinson - One of my S&G favorites. Beat Hey Jude (among others) for the Grammy). "Where have you gone Joe Dimaggio, A nation turns it's lonely eyes to you"

Last Dance - Donna was the Disco Queen. This was one of her better songs.

That's What Love Can Do - Don't know it

Honky Tonk - A great 50s instrumental.

[H2IZCOOL]

700. THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE-Air Supply (81)
I've never understood why people didn't like Air Supply. Great voices, great arrangements, great group! This is a fine song.

699. THE LOCO-MOTION-Kylie Minogue (88)
prefer both other versions.

698. RETURN TO SENDER-Elvis Presley (62)
The first time I heard this, I knew this girl named "Cinda", and I thought the song was "Return To Cinda" -- well... I WAS living in Boston. Good song. - Boy! The line "no such zone" really doesn't make sense any more, does it.?


697. FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Bad Company (75)
Good song!

696. YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION-Chicago (85)
I'm one of those people who LIKE '80s Chicago, maybe not as much as '70s, but still like them. This one is not their best, but not bad.

695. YOU MIGHT THINK-Cars (84)
nOT BAD

694. KING OF PAIN-Police (83)
I like others of theirs better.

693. IT'S YOUR THING-Isley Brothers (69)
Not bad. Catchy tune and lyrics.

692. ALWAYS-Bon Jovi (94) (#-4-B'board, #9-DJD) (87 rank-none)
One of my faves by them. - Probably the best of their later stuff.

691. MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills (79)
Pretty good instrumental

690. JUMP (FOR MY LOVE)-Pointer Sisters (84)
Not bad at all

689. 19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN-Rolling Stones (66)
Loved it back in the day. Still like it.

688. I'M YOUR MAN-Wham! (86)
Nah


687. CAT'S IN THE CRADLE-Harry Chapin (74)
Not bad, but this is the only one of his that you hear all the time (maybe Taxi, somewhat, but not as much). I'm getting tired of it. Also, the "message" and outcome of the song is obvious from the first line.

686. HEAT OF THE MOMENT-Asia (82) (
Don't mind it at all.

685. NO MATTER WHAT-Badfinger (70)
Good song. I like their ballads better, though.

684. COME GO WITH ME-Expose (87)
No thanks.

683. 16 CANDLES-Crests (59)
Great classic. Johnny might have been (is?) a pompous ass, but what a great voice!

682. URGENT-Foreigner (81)
Not bad at all, although, again, I like others of theirs better.

681. JUSTIFIED AND ANCIENT-KLF with Tammy Wynette (92)
Don't know it

680. LONG COOL WOMAN (IN A BLACK DRESS)-Hollies (72)
So un-Hollies-like, but such a great song!

679. MRS. ROBINSON-Simon & Garfunkel (68)
I've got one word for you..... "Plastics" What a classic!

678. LAST DANCE-Donna Summer (78)
For her, one of her better ones.

677. THAT'S WHAT LOVE CAN DO-Boy Krazy (93)
Don't know it.

676. HONKY TONK (PARTS 1 & 2)-Bill Doggett (56)
Yet another song that brings back memories. As the teenagers were starting to "take over" pop radio, I rmemeber not being able to understand why the local radio station in Boston had this ranked #1 and Don't Be Cruel was #2. Now I recognize it for the great instrumental that it is.

[Dawn]

700. THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE-Air Supply (81) (#-1-1 wk-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-613)
I've always liked this group, and this is one of their best.

699. THE LOCO-MOTION-Kylie Minogue (88) (#-3-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-none)
I prefer the Little Eva and Grand Funk versions, but this isn't bad.

698. RETURN TO SENDER-Elvis Presley (62) (#-2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-612)
Just heard this yesterday. A great classic from Elvis.

697. FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE-Bad Company (75) (#-10-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-611)
A classic, one of my favorites of theirs.

696. YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION-Chicago (85) (#-3-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-610)
I used to like this a lot, but their mid-late 80s hits aren't holding up that well with me nowadays.

695. YOU MIGHT THINK-Cars (84) (#-7-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-510)
Remember hearing this a lot back in '84 - brings back memories.

694. KING OF PAIN-Police (83) (#-3-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-608)
Not their best, but good.

693. IT'S YOUR THING-Isley Brothers (69) (#-2-B'board, #1-1 wk-DJD) (87 rank-607)
Great arrangement, one of their best 60s hits.

692. ALWAYS-Bon Jovi (94) (#-4-B'board, #9-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Not familiar.

691. MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills (79) (#-3-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-606)
I've always wanted to learn this on the piano. This is one you don't hear much these days.

690. JUMP (FOR MY LOVE)-Pointer Sisters (84) (#-3-B'board, #3-DJD) (87 rank-605)
Another song that brings back good memories of high school.

689. 19th NERVOUS BREAKDOWN-Rolling Stones (66) (#-2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-604)
Good one. For some reason, I don't hear this quite as much as some of their other hits from this period.

688. I'M YOUR MAN-Wham! (86) (#-3-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-415)
I have the LP in the picture. I liked this a lot back then, and still kinda do.

687. CAT'S IN THE CRADLE-Harry Chapin (74) (#-1-1 wk-B'board, #5-DJD) (87 rank-603)
One of the best story songs in pop history. I've loved this since it was current.

686. HEAT OF THE MOMENT-Asia (82) (#4-B'board, #4-DJD) (87 rank-602)
Outstanding debut. I really enjoy their music.

685. NO MATTER WHAT-Badfinger (70) (#8-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-601)
I've really liked this from first listen. One of my favorites from them.

684. COME GO WITH ME-Expose (87) (#5-B'board, #1-3 wks-DJD) (87 rank-565)
I still like this, although not as much as I used to.

683. 16 CANDLES-Crests (59) (#2-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-600)
Fine early rock era classic.

682. URGENT-Foreigner (81) (#4-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-599)
I absolutely love this, and the entire 4 album. That sax work cooks!

681. JUSTIFIED AND ANCIENT-KLF with Tammy Wynette (92) (#11-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Not familiar with this.

680. LONG COOL WOMAN (IN A BLACK DRESS)-Hollies (72) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-598)
Superb tune, the first Hollies song I can remember hearing.

679. MRS. ROBINSON-Simon & Garfunkel (68) (#1-3 wks-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-596)
A classic that still sounds great today.

678. LAST DANCE-Donna Summer (78) (#3-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-595)
Great song from one of the 70s' most talented singers.

677. THAT'S WHAT LOVE CAN DO-Boy Krazy (93) (#18-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Don't know this.

676. HONKY TONK (PARTS 1 & 2)-Bill Doggett (56) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-594)
Very well done instrumental classic.

[Triple J]

DJ said:

699. THE LOCO-MOTION-Kylie Minogue
695. YOU MIGHT THINK-The Cars
694. KING OF PAIN-Police
691. MUSIC BOX DANCER-Frank Mills
688. I'M YOUR MAN-Wham!
686. HEAT OF THE MOMENT-Asia
685. NO MATTER WHAT-Badfinger
683. 16 CANDLES-Crests
682. URGENT-Foreigner
679. MRS. ROBINSON-Simon & Garfunkel

699 - Can't believe how HOT she is today... whew!
695 - One of the best videos of the 80's!
694 - Awesome lyrics! From one of my fave albums of the decade.
691 - Nice easy listening. I was just playing it this morning.
688 - One of my faves from them!
686 - Great harmonies on this one
685 - Always liked it!
683 - Oh, so... CL-assique!
682 - So overplayed back then it got on my nerves I like it better today.
679 - Oh yeah! My fave S&G tune! ELAINE! ELAAAAAAAINE!!! Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

[SAT-I need more room!!]

700. They aren't a fave of mine.

699. YIKES! Gimmie Grand Funk's version!

698. Hey, it's the King!

697. Good one, although I am tired of it.

696. Not one of the few I like from their 80s period.

695. Never liked this one.

694. Cool tune, not the best on the album.

693. Good one.

692. Didn't like them after Slippery.

691. This is a cool one.

690. One of the better of theirs from the 80s.

689. Was never big on this one.

688. No way!

687. A classic, that still chokes me up.

686. Love this one, but not quite as much as Only Time Will Tell.

685. A great single from them!

684. Not my style.

683. Nothing that special to me.

682. Great one!

681. Don't know it.

680. So tired of this one.

679. See above.

678. One of her best and the SECOND to last song at my wedding.

677. Don't know it.

676. One of those songs I know but I don't know.

[lora]

700. Don't know it.

699. This is a good song. It's hard to go wrong with it. Hey, and I actually liked Kylie back then. Her outifts now are a little too tacky and revealing for my taste.

698. One of my favorites as well.

697. Good song, but I get tired of hearing it.

696. I don't hear much of this anymore, but I do like it.

695. Doesn't sound familiar.

694. Don't know it.

693. Excellent soul track.

692 - 691. Don't know these two.

690. Love it.

689 - 688. Don't know these.

687. I'm more familiar with John Anderson's cover of this, so I've grown accustomed to that one. Great story song, I agree.

686 - 684. Never heard any of these before.

683. Great doo-wop tune that my parents, naturally, played at my sixteenth birthday party.

682. I know I've heard this before, but I don't really remember it.

681. Man, I have GOT to hear this!

680. It's a classic, I know, but I've never heard it!

679. Great song! But maybe I'm strange. In the movie, I was rooting for Benjamin and Mrs. R to stay together!

678. Probably my favorite of hers.

677 - 676. Never heard of either of this acts!

[Ken]

700 - The One That You Love - Have to admit , a very nice tune.

699 - The Loco Motion - It's ok - I remember hearing it quite a bit at the time - I just prefer Little Eva's and Grand Funk's versions so much more.

698 - Return To Sender - Bought the 45 not to long after Elvis died - along with Jailhouse Rock - so good!

697 - Feel like Makin' Love - Woo Hoo - Awesome tune!

696 - You're The Inspiration - I still like this very much.

695 -You might Think - Loved it then ,Love it now!! - This and Magic are my top 2 faves from Heartbeat City.

694 - King Of Pain - I loved this alot back then , buying the 45 at the time - still holds up very well I think.

693 - It's Your Thing - Can you say funky Dave! simply a terrific tune.


692 - Always - I have this on cassette but the tune's not coming to me.


691 - Music Box Dancer - A nice little tune that I don't hear much anymore but back then - wow! I believe Frank is from Canada.


690 - Jump (For My Love) - I remember taping it off the rdio one Saturday morning.


689 - 19th Nervous Breakdown - The recording isn't that great but I do love the song especially Bill Wyman's bass runs at the end of the song . My brother had the 45 when I was little.


688 - I'm Your Man - Not familiar


687 - Cat's in The Cradle - Remember this very well from childhood - such great memories.

686 - Heat Of The Moment - This still sounds really fresh to my ears . We played this in the stage band for a short while .


685 - No Matter What - I have loved this since the age of 4 years old

A power pop masterpiece! the crunchy guitar chords , the perfect choir boy harmonies and yes that awesome slide guitar solo from Joey.

I played this constantly through high school - especially on my senior year band trip to Disneyland in ' 85. Everybody on the bus really liked it as I recall. My cousins are also huge fans.


684 - Come Go With Me - The band name is familiar but that's it.


683 - 16 Candles - awesome oldie.


682 - Urgent - Isn't this a great track! I played this to death at the time.


681 - Justified And Ancient - Not familiar.


680 - Long Cool Woman - Along with No Matter What this includes one of the finest intro's of all time - can never get enough.


679 - Mrs. Robinson - Love it!!

678 - Lat Dance - We had the 45 in the house back then and I listen to it alot - very good track.


677 - That 's what Love Can Do - Not familiar

676 - Honky tonk - Not familiar but i'm very interested in hearing this - I going to see if I can find an audio clip.

[Laura--I wuv u all :)]

Lots of good songs here--I'll just comment on a few.

[quote author=DJ Dave--disco rules forever link=board=Lists&thread=1082172099&start=0#0 677. THAT'S WHAT LOVE CAN DO-Boy Krazy (93) (#18-B'board, #1-2 wks-DJD) (87 rank-none)
Absolutely LOVED this. Great late era Stock-Aiken Waterman production (think Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue)! Somewhat candy-coated pop, yet this is just TOO good! Are you still here, Juggie...

This is a cute song. Haven't heard it in eons!


676. HONKY TONK (PARTS 1 & 2)-Bill Doggett (56) (#2-B'board, #2-DJD) (87 rank-594)
Finishing off this portion with one KILLER instrumental! Part 2 got more airplay, but you essentially need to hear the whole thing. (Part 2 concentrates more on a guitar solo) Sax and organ together never sounded so GREAT! Somewhat becoming forgotten today, but in my heart, this is one TRUE early rock era R & B STANDARD. Just super.

John Tropea (jazz guitarist) does a good version of this also (CD "NY Cats Direct").