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Post by Dawn on Aug 4, 2003 7:18:30 GMT -5
Thought I'd start a new feature today.  I’ve always been fascinated by “lost” hits – the songs that, while popular during the time they were current, seemed to fall into oblivion soon after their chart run and have been seldom heard again. Many of these songs were released from the years 1980-1985, a period that seems to be underrepresented on radio stations today. Here are 5 songs that, for some reason, haven’t received much if any airplay on commercial radio stations since 1980 or early 1981. Anyone remember these? 1. Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime – The Korgis (Billboard #18) This is a huge favorite of mine, and ranks in my top 10 songs of the 80’s. It has a very moody, melancholy feel to it that I’ve always liked. It first appeared in the Billboard top 40 on November 8, 1980, and was the only hit for this British pop duo. Here is the link to a clip of it: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=401283 (Disc 2). 2. Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone – Manhattan Transfer (Billboard #30) This tune was a bit of a departure in style for this vocal group – very disco-oriented. It first entered the top 40 on May 31, 1980, a little over a year before their more well-known hit ‘The Boy from New York City’ debuted on the charts. It’s available on Rhino’s The Very Best of the Manhattan Transfer CD: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=122649. 3. Midnight Rocks – Al Stewart (Billboard #24) This was the fourth and final top 40 chart entry for Al, and is probably his least well known hit today. It has a great mellow sound, very similar to Ambrosia’s music from the same period. It made its first appearance in the top 40 on September 27, 1980. Here is the link to a clip: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002Z7G/qid=1059778045/sr=1-12/ref=sr_1_12/104-0246989-1917503?v=glance&s=music. 4. Give It All You Got – Chuck Mangione (Billboard #18) This song is probably best remembered as the theme of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. A great jazzy instrumental, and one of 2 top 40 hits for Chuck, it first appeared in the top 40 on February 16, 1980. It’s included on several of his greatest hits compilations, including the 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=456966. 5. Who’ll Be the Fool Tonight – Larsen-Feiten Band (Billboard #29) First appearing in the Billboard top 40 in September 13, 1980, this was the only top 40 hit for this group, which featured Neil Larsen, a jazz/rock keyboardist who recorded several solo albums in the late 70’s in addition to his work with this band. I’ve always liked this one a lot, and remember hearing it often back in the day. I couldn’t find a clip of the original, but here is a remake by Ricky Peterson that’s somewhat reminiscent of the original version: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=235957. The album which featured this single is still available as an import, though. |
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Post by Pete70s on Aug 4, 2003 17:30:39 GMT -5
Cool idea! Is this going to be a daily feature of a different year each day?
Korgis-I LOVE this one, EXTREMELY hard to find on CD (I think the collection available is an import). I did a post in my early days on YL about this song. VERY sad song, wish I knew what it was about..
Midnight Rocks-Al Stewart is one of my favorite lyricists, I have his Greatest Hits CD, he was SO underrated!
Larsen/Feiten-I have the Radio Daze: Pop Hits Of The 80's CD that this song is on, it's good.
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Post by Boogieman on Aug 4, 2003 18:52:24 GMT -5
1. Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime – The Korgis (Billboard #18)
Haven't heard it since '81. Never heard from the Korgis again. I was pretty neutral on the song at the time.
2. Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone – Manhattan Transfer (Billboard #30)
Very vaguely remember it. Barely....haven't heard this one since summer of '80 and almost surely never will again. I thought it was a weird song, frankly.
3. Midnight Rocks – Al Stewart (Billboard #24)
Again, without listening to the .mp3 I can just barely recall how the chorus went. Another one not heard since 1980. Sounded a good bit like "Time Passages". Al had a very distinctive voice which I liked.
4. Give It All You Got – Chuck Mangione (Billboard #18)
I remember the name though I don't remember the tune. Know that it was an instrumental. Chuck is the only musician I have ever known of that plays the fluglehorn. Last heard in..you guessed it..1980.
5. Who’ll Be the Fool Tonight – Larsen-Feiten Band (Billboard #29)
Last heard in early '81. I liked this song and remember seeing them perform it on Solid Gold that Fall. Last I ever heard or saw of the group....
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Post by Ken on Aug 4, 2003 18:58:25 GMT -5
Thought I'd start a new feature today. I’ve always been fascinated by “lost” hits – the songs that, while popular during the time they were current, seemed to fall into oblivion soon after their chart run and have been seldom heard again. Many of these songs were released from the years 1980-1985, a period that seems to be underrepresented on radio stations today. Here are 5 songs that, for some reason, haven’t received much if any airplay on commercial radio stations since 1980 or early 1981. Anyone remember these? 1. Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime – The Korgis (Billboard #18) This is a huge favorite of mine, and ranks in my top 10 songs of the 80’s. It has a very moody, melancholy feel to it that I’ve always liked. It first appeared in the Billboard top 40 on November 8, 1980, and was the only hit for this British pop duo. Here is the link to a clip of it: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=401283 (Disc 2). 2. Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone – Manhattan Transfer (Billboard #30) This tune was a bit of a departure in style for this vocal group – very disco-oriented. It first entered the top 40 on May 31, 1980, a little over a year before their more well-known hit ‘The Boy from New York City’ debuted on the charts. It’s available on Rhino’s The Very Best of the Manhattan Transfer CD: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=122649. 3. Midnight Rocks – Al Stewart (Billboard #24) This was the fourth and final top 40 chart entry for Al, and is probably his least well known hit today. It has a great mellow sound, very similar to Ambrosia’s music from the same period. It made its first appearance in the top 40 on September 27, 1980. Here is the link to a clip: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002Z7G/qid=1059778045/sr=1-12/ref=sr_1_12/104-0246989-1917503?v=glance&s=music. 4. Give It All You Got – Chuck Mangione (Billboard #18) This song is probably best remembered as the theme of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. A great jazzy instrumental, and one of 2 top 40 hits for Chuck, it first appeared in the top 40 on February 16, 1980. It’s included on several of his greatest hits compilations, including the 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=456966. 5. Who’ll Be the Fool Tonight – Larsen-Feiten Band (Billboard #29) First appearing in the Billboard top 40 in September 13, 1980, this was the only top 40 hit for this group, which featured Neil Larsen, a jazz/rock keyboardist who recorded several solo albums in the late 70’s in addition to his work with this band. I’ve always liked this one a lot, and remember hearing it often back in the day. I couldn’t find a clip of the original, but here is a remake by Ricky Peterson that’s somewhat reminiscent of the original version: www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=235957. The album which featured this single is still available as an import, though. 1.Yup the Korgis sound familiar - I heard this a few times but it didn't get alot of airplay , at least I don't remember if it did in my area. 2.I have this on a budget priced disco compilation from the fine people at Rhino. I think I've only listened to it a couple of times. 3.This is a fantastic track Dawn - A buddy of mine really got into Al's music in the mid 80's and bought his best of disc so I borrowed it and recorded what I liked. I remember hearing this at the time as well. 4.Oh yeah - I remember this ! nice jazzy feel 5.I don't recall this one - I like it very, very much though:) |
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Post by Railyn on Aug 4, 2003 21:59:19 GMT -5
This is a great idea. Unfortunately, you've stumped me.
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Post by athompsen on Aug 4, 2003 22:04:33 GMT -5
This is a great idea. Unfortunately, you've stumped me. My thoughts too. I'm familiar with most of the artists you've mentioned... |
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Post by kathyb on Aug 5, 2003 2:05:45 GMT -5
Cool feature!
Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime--This was one of my favorite songs back in the day. Haven't heard it for years, but I do remember it well.
Twilight Zone--I'm a big Manhattan Transfer fan, and listen to their music quite often. This is a cool tune!
Midnight Rocks--Never cared for Al Stewart's voice much. I can honestly say I don't remember this song.
Give it All You Got--I always liked Chuck. I have a couple of albums by him.
Who'll Be the Fool Tonight--Another good song I haven't heard in years. Thanks for bringing back the memories, Dawn!
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Post by djdave on Aug 5, 2003 2:31:10 GMT -5
Believe me, you had to strike while the iron was hot on the "Radio Daze" series from Rhino, released 1995, and shortly out of print, but lucky to get my 5 CDs of the series in 1999! 2 of those songs appear on the series, and the other 3 should have been on there as well. This type of music IS my forte; no wonder why I hardly touch the radio dial today.
1. Hope to get this on a UK import soon...LOVE it!
2. getting the "Best of" CD to burn soon...this is one of those songs!
3. Found on "Radio Daze" Volume 3, you probably won't find it on eBay for cheaper than $25. Great voice, great sax.
4. I hope to buy a few jazz CD's soon, this will be one of them. Far less remembered than "Feels so good", may be in my forthcoming "Instrumental" tourney!
5. Also on Radio Daze Volume 3. Good soulful, midtempo groove not too distant from Boz Scaggs. I've even heard this a few times on Public PA's! And Buzz Feiten went on to join Mr. Mister.
More! More! More! Never stop this!
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Post by m c dornan on Aug 5, 2003 11:58:39 GMT -5
I've never heard of four of them. But I love "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime". It sure did disappear from the radio,didn't it? Unfortunately.
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Post by Dawn on Aug 5, 2003 19:27:50 GMT -5
Cool idea! Is this going to be a daily feature of a different year each day? Korgis-I LOVE this one, EXTREMELY hard to find on CD (I think the collection available is an import). I did a post in my early days on YL about this song. VERY sad song, wish I knew what it was about.. Midnight Rocks-Al Stewart is one of my favorite lyricists, I have his Greatest Hits CD, he was SO underrated! Larsen/Feiten-I have the Radio Daze: Pop Hits Of The 80's CD that this song is on, it's good. Thanks, Pete! I hope to put up a new post every two or three days, with a different year each time. Looking at my list of songs, the majority will be from the early 80's, although I'm planning to do some from the mid-to-late 70's also. I agree about 'Everybody's' being hard to find on CD - in fact, until I checked for this post, I wasn't sure if it was available at all. I have it on a K-tel album called Horizons, but it would be great to get it on CD also. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 5, 2003 19:34:50 GMT -5
1. Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime – The Korgis (Billboard #18) Haven't heard it since '81. Never heard from the Korgis again. I was pretty neutral on the song at the time. 2. Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone – Manhattan Transfer (Billboard #30) Very vaguely remember it. Barely....haven't heard this one since summer of '80 and almost surely never will again. I thought it was a weird song, frankly. 3. Midnight Rocks – Al Stewart (Billboard #24) Again, without listening to the .mp3 I can just barely recall how the chorus went. Another one not heard since 1980. Sounded a good bit like "Time Passages". Al had a very distinctive voice which I liked. 4. Give It All You Got – Chuck Mangione (Billboard #18) I remember the name though I don't remember the tune. Know that it was an instrumental. Chuck is the only musician I have ever known of that plays the fluglehorn. Last heard in..you guessed it..1980. 5. Who’ll Be the Fool Tonight – Larsen-Feiten Band (Billboard #29) Last heard in early '81. I liked this song and remember seeing them perform it on Solid Gold that Fall. Last I ever heard or saw of the group.... That's a good point about 'Midnight Rocks' sounding like 'Time Passages' - there are a lot of similarities between the two. Al does have a good singing voice. I've always been surprised that 'Who'll Be the Fool Tonight' was the only single for Larsen/Feiten. They really had a great sound, right in tune with the times. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 5, 2003 19:41:52 GMT -5
1.Yup the Korgis sound familiar - I heard this a few times but it didn't get alot of airplay , at least I don't remember if it did in my area. 2.I have this on a budget priced disco compilation from the fine people at Rhino. I think I've only listened to it a couple of times. 3.This is a fantastic track Dawn - A buddy of mine really got into Al's music in the mid 80's and bought his best of disc so I borrowed it and recorded what I liked. I remember hearing this at the time as well. 4.Oh yeah - I remember this ! nice jazzy feel 5.I don't recall this one - I like it very, very much though:) I think the Korgis' song got a moderate amount of airplay on the top 40 station here, but it was only for a very short period of time - maybe a month and a half, two months at most, and I've never heard it on the radio since. Oh, I agree, Ken! I'd love to get that Best of compilation of Al's! |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 5, 2003 19:48:42 GMT -5
This is a great idea. Unfortunately, you've stumped me. Thanks, Railyn. Except for on albums, I don't think I've heard some of these songs in over 20 years. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 5, 2003 19:51:24 GMT -5
My thoughts too. I'm familiar with most of the artists you've mentioned... Thanks, athompsen. I can't figure out why the Manhattan Transfer and Al Stewart songs aren't getting airplay at least, since some of their other songs are still heard on the radio occasionally. |
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Post by Dawn on Aug 5, 2003 19:58:14 GMT -5
Cool feature! Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime--This was one of my favorite songs back in the day. Haven't heard it for years, but I do remember it well. Twilight Zone--I'm a big Manhattan Transfer fan, and listen to their music quite often. This is a cool tune! Midnight Rocks--Never cared for Al Stewart's voice much. I can honestly say I don't remember this song. Give it All You Got--I always liked Chuck. I have a couple of albums by him. Who'll Be the Fool Tonight--Another good song I haven't heard in years. Thanks for bringing back the memories, Dawn! You're very welcome, Kathy. These songs bring back a lot of memories for me too! Like you, I really enjoy listening to the Manhattan Transfer's music, and have their Rhino best of CD. 'Twilight Zone' was such a different approach for them, but it sounds great! |
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