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Post by Dawn on May 19, 2003 7:53:58 GMT -5
Let's go back to the age of disco for this one. Here were the top 10 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart, from May 19, 1979.
10. 'Heart of Glass' - Blondie
9. 'He's the Greatest Dancer' - Sister Sledge
8. 'Take Me Home' - Cher
7. 'Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)' - Jacksons
6. 'Love You Inside Out' - Bee Gees
5. 'Goodnight Tonight' - (Paul McCartney &) Wings
4. 'Stumblin' In' - Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman
3. 'In the Navy' - Village People
2. 'Hot Stuff' - Donna Summer
1. 'Reunited' - Peaches & Herb
Any thoughts or memories of these songs?
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 19, 2003 9:48:48 GMT -5
Oh man, is this chart "of the times" or what?? LOL!
It's pure disco! Ok, maybe Stumblin' in isn't really (Although you could sorta dance to it) and Reunited is a ballad, but Peached and Herb had become a disco act (See Shake Your Grove Thing!).
My Lord, even Paul's song is disc! Having said that, it is one of my fave Paul songs! I remember playing this constantly when it was out!
Great Blondie tune. Didn't remember the Cher tune back then, but years later when my dad bought it. And I guess I didn't realize the Jacksons were still crankin' out hits up til Off the Wall!
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Post by Cathy on May 19, 2003 10:20:33 GMT -5
OK. Let me think, I was in High School so they all bring back great memories, especially the slow ones ;D. I remember those parties my school friends had in their houses in the carport were the boys would wait for the slow songs to ask the girls to dance. I really enjoyed those parties. I had the best years while I was in High School.
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 19, 2003 10:30:05 GMT -5
OK. Let me think, I was in High School so they all bring back great memories, especially the slow ones ;D. I remember those parties my school friends had in their houses in the carport were the boys would wait for the slow songs to ask the girls to dance. I really enjoyed those parties. I had the best years while I was in High School. Hey Cathy! Where ya been all weekend?  |
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Post by Cathy on May 19, 2003 12:57:45 GMT -5
Hey Cathy! Where ya been all weekend? Hi Sat. Was busy as every weekend being a taxi for my tennage son and his friend. ;D |
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Post by kathyb on May 19, 2003 13:10:07 GMT -5
Wow, this WAS the disco era, wasn't it? LOL!
I was in the 10th grade in '79, and can remember hearing these songs pretty much non-stop back then. Of all the songs listed, I suppose my favorite would be "Love You Inside Out". I was kinda on a Bee Gees kick back then, and couldn't get enough of 'em.
A friend of mine was way into Donna Summer, and I have fond memories of "Hot Stuff" playing on her stereo whenever she'd have parties.
I always thought "Reunited" was a very pretty song. I like it a lot. Also like "Shake Your Body" and "Stumblin' In".
Not a bad list, considering it's pretty much all disco. ;D
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Post by djdave on May 19, 2003 20:05:51 GMT -5
Ahhh...these GREAT AM radio memories f disco! My brain got to LOVE it so much, that I wanted disco to never die.
I just wish I could go back (rollerskates and all)...
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Post by Dawn on May 19, 2003 20:07:34 GMT -5
Oh man, is this chart "of the times" or what?? LOL! It's pure disco! Ok, maybe Stumblin' in isn't really (Although you could sorta dance to it) and Reunited is a ballad, but Peached and Herb had become a disco act (See Shake Your Grove Thing!). My Lord, even Paul's song is disc! Having said that, it is one of my fave Paul songs! I remember playing this constantly when it was out! Great Blondie tune. Didn't remember the Cher tune back then, but years later when my dad bought it. And I guess I didn't realize the Jacksons were still crankin' out hits up til Off the Wall! That was my very same thought! I think this must have been when disco was at its peak! Like you, I don't remember hearing Cher's 'Take Me Home' back then. I agree with you about 'Goodnight Tonight' - what a great song! |
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Post by Dawn on May 19, 2003 20:10:49 GMT -5
OK. Let me think, I was in High School so they all bring back great memories, especially the slow ones ;D. I remember those parties my school friends had in their houses in the carport were the boys would wait for the slow songs to ask the girls to dance. I really enjoyed those parties. I had the best years while I was in High School. It sounds like that was a wonderful time for you, Cathy. I remember going to a few parties like that in high school, and they were always a lot of fun. 'Reunited' would have been perfect for one of those slow dances! |
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on May 19, 2003 20:16:36 GMT -5
That was my very same thought! I think this must have been when disco was at its peak! Like you, I don't remember hearing Cher's 'Take Me Home' back then. I agree with you about 'Goodnight Tonight' - what a great song! The thing is, disco died not too long after this! |
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Post by Dawn on May 19, 2003 20:29:48 GMT -5
Wow, this WAS the disco era, wasn't it? LOL! I was in the 10th grade in '79, and can remember hearing these songs pretty much non-stop back then. Of all the songs listed, I suppose my favorite would be "Love You Inside Out". I was kinda on a Bee Gees kick back then, and couldn't get enough of 'em. A friend of mine was way into Donna Summer, and I have fond memories of "Hot Stuff" playing on her stereo whenever she'd have parties. I always thought "Reunited" was a very pretty song. I like it a lot. Also like "Shake Your Body" and "Stumblin' In". Not a bad list, considering it's pretty much all disco. ;D Wasn't it, though? LOL! I had honestly forgotten how much of an impact that style of music had back then. I've always loved it - it never fails to lift my spirits! 'Love You Inside Out' has always been a favorite of mine also. They were unstoppable back then - so many great songs! 'Hot Stuff' is definitely one of Donna's best! 'Reunited' is such a beautiful song. I liked it back then, but I've grown to love it even more in recent years. |
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Post by Dawn on May 19, 2003 20:31:17 GMT -5
Ahhh...these GREAT AM radio memories f disco! My brain got to LOVE it so much, that I wanted disco to never die. I just wish I could go back (rollerskates and all)... I often wish I could go back too, Dave - those were great times! |
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Post by 55dodger on May 20, 2003 2:29:08 GMT -5
I was living in England, sick of disco, and and turned to listening to the country music of the time (Waylon & Willie, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers, Barbara Mandrell, Tanya Tucker, Oak Ridge Boys, etc). Heart of Glass and Reunited would be my favorites from this list, with Goodnight Tonight & Stumblin' In being ok songs.
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Post by Dawn on May 20, 2003 7:50:47 GMT -5
I was living in England, sick of disco, and and turned to listening to the country music of the time (Waylon & Willie, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers, Barbara Mandrell, Tanya Tucker, Oak Ridge Boys, etc). Heart of Glass and Reunited would be my favorites from this list, with Goodnight Tonight & Stumblin' In being ok songs. I love the country music from that era, dodger - some of the artists you listed are among my favorites! |
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Post by H2IZCOOL on May 24, 2003 23:55:43 GMT -5
Hey Dawn. Great post you started.I've been away, and have to catch up.
Wasn't a disco fan, but I'll take Inside and Out just because it's the Bee Gees.
Reunited is a funny title for a song that featured a new 70s Peaches. (good song though.)
In the Navy was so lame that it was funny.
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