To try and sum up this period would take a blog in itself. Gilmour said it would be the final Pink Floyd album. Message in a Bottle is better than I remember, blending reggae, punk and pop, but the dub-based majesty of Walking on the Moon is even better. Jugband Blues was Barretts farewell, with him singing Im most obliged to you for making it clear that Im not here and ending with a sad strum following a final trip to the cosmos, and the closing line And what exactly is a joke? You could argue Barrett never left the group in a way, as his descent into madness would provide the band with inspiration for years to come. It kind of defies description, so lets just go with new wave. Otherwise there's no way songs like Want to Want Me would be number 1 for a month but others like La La La by Naughty Boy were only 1 week. Daydreamer is a soppy melancholy middling track, and then he covers a Nilsson song. Particularly the former. A Momentary Lapse of Reason had Wright back on board and was a return to the sound of The Dark Side of the Moon with added 80s bombastic production. Part I occurs after his father dies, Part II spotlights trauma suffered at boarding school, and Part III comes as Pink completes his wall, deciding everyone he knows has contributed to his suffering. The King Brothers - Mais Oui - 08-60 And to be fair, both Bye Bye Baby and Give a Little Love are acceptable teen pop anthems. Sublime bliss. Beginning as a simple folky number, the techniques The Beatles and Martin used to turn this into the final result were awesome, and much like Tomorrow Never Knows, served notice to the Fab Fours fans that the days of Beatlemania, and now, anything goes in pop. In 1966, as musicians began exploring the outer limits of pop, The Pink Floyd Sound were mostly performing old RnB songs. While this is very likely, it still gives me chance to listen to some old favourites and a surprising large amount Id never heard before. Recording began in December 1978. Again, the quality varies greatly, but at its best it takes pop forward and transcends a lot of mediocre material around at the same time. your comments and corrections are always Subscribe at Timeless Music Box Chanel: http://bit.ly/2mg6RFXThis Video include 60 tracks of Various ArtistsTip: click on the time and listen your favorite songsTrack list:Various Artists - The British Hits Of The 60's 1---------------------------------1 | 00:00 | Emile Ford \u0026 The Checkmates - You'll Never Know What You're Missin' 'Til You Try2 | 02:31 | Anita Bryant - Paper Roses3 | 05:25 | Buddy Holly - True Love Ways4 | 08:17 | Jack Scott - Burning Bridges5 | 10:55 | Brian Hyland - Four Little Heels6 | 12:58 | George Chakiris - Heart Of A Teenage Girl7 | 16:12 | The Flee-Rekkers - Sunday Date8 | 19:07 | Sarah Vaughan - Let's9 | 21:28 | Tommy Bruce \u0026 The Bruisers - Ain't Misbehavin'10 | 23:43 | Michael Cox - Along Came Caroline11 | 26:06 | Billy Fury - That's Love12 | 27:56 | The Crickets - More Than I Can Say13 | 30:39 | Tommy Steele - Happy-Go-Lucky Blues14 | 33:04 | Brook Benton - Kiddio15 | 35:45 | Bob Azzam - Mustapha16 | 38:34 | Freddy Cannon - Indiana17 | 40:26 | Alma Cogan - Dream Talk18 | 43:20 | Brenda Lee - I Want To Be Wanted19 | 46:27 | Maureen Evans - Paper Roses20 | 48:42 | Bert Weedon - Sorry Robbie21 | 50:57 | Miki \u0026 Griff - Rockin' Alone (In An Old Rocking Chair)22 | 53:15 | Johnny \u0026 The Hurricanes - Rocking Goose23 | 55:07 | Marty Robbins - Big Iron24 | 59:09 | Chaquito - Never On Sunday25 | 1:02:02 | Frankie Vaughan - Milord26 | 1:04:46 | Billy Bland - Let The Little Girl Dance27 | 1:07:07 | Chet Atkins - Teensville28 | 1:09:20 | Sammy Masters - Rockin' Red Wing29 | 1:11:40 | Russ Conway - Lucky Five30 | 1:13:38 | The Avons - Four Little Heels31 | 1:15:34 | Connie Francis - My Heart Has A Mind Of It's Own32 | 1:18:09 | Johnny Kidd \u0026 The Pirates - Restless33 | 1:20:22 | Eddie Cochran - Lonely34 | 1:22:37 | Connie Francis - Mama35 | 1:26:38 | Marty Wilde - The Fight36 | 1:28:51 | The Crickets - Baby My Heart37 | 1:31:06 | The Fabulous Flee-Rakkers - Green Jeans38 | 1:33:34 | Dick Jordan - Little Christine39 | 1:36:13 | Reg Owen - Obsession40 | 1:38:40 | Jerry Lordan - Sing Like An Angel41 | 1:41:25 | Don Costa - Never On Sunday42 | 1:44:24 | Bill Black's Combo - Don't Be Cruel43 | 1:46:25 | Connie Francis - Robot Man44 | 1:48:23 | The Viscounts - Shortnin' Bread45 | 1:50:14 | Eddie Cochran - Three Steps To Heaven46 | 1:52:40 | Charlie Drake - Mr Custer47 | 1:55:53 | Makadopoulos \u0026 His Greek Serenaders - Never On Sunday48 | 1:58:25 | Ella Fitzgerald - How High The Moon49 | 2:01:59 | Manuel \u0026 The Music Of The Mountains - Never On Sunday50 | 2:04:55 | Nat \"King\" Cole - That's You51 | 2:07:33 | Lonnie Donegan - I Wanna Go Home (The Wreck Of The John \"B\")52 | 2:10:15 | Anita Bryant - My Little Corner Of The World53 | 2:12:57 | Garry Mills - Top Teen Baby54 | 2:15:02 | The Four Preps - Got A Girl55 | 2:17:35 | Lonnie Donegan - Jimmy Brown The Newsboy56 | 2:20:13 | Buddy Holly - Learning The Game57 | 2:22:27 | Acker Bilk - Goodnight Sweet Prince58 | 2:25:46 | Johnny Mathis - My Love for You59 | 2:28:55 | Dave Sampson - Sweet Dreams60 | 2:31:30 | Lyn Cornell - Never On Sunday---------------------------------Playlist Happy Days: https://goo.gl/YFBKzY---------------------------------Subscribe Channel Subscribe at Timeless Music Box Chanel: http://bit.ly/2mg6RFXThe best legend artist ever like: Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Quincy Jones, Henry Mancini , Toots Thielemans, Etta James, Aretha Franklint, Stevie Wonder, Dinah Washington.. and more!--------------------------------- 2018 Timeless Music Box ABBA impressed me more than I expected, and from reviewing what else was around, particularly in 1976, I can see now why theyre so highly regarded. Later in the year theres the Wizzard song thats for life not just for Christmas (See My Baby Jive), and a pretty enjoyable tribute to the 50s (Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)). Percy Faith Theme from A Summer Place. While touring with The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Barretts behaviour came stranger and stranger. Perry Como - Delaware - 03-60 Walking on the Moon, however, was brand new. Humperdinck is back with more MOR. [14] Nevertheless, following the introduction of music downloads in 2004, "Sugar, Sugar" passed the one-million sales mark. Artists with the Most Number Ones 06-60 Theres many reasons to hate this. Shakin All Over, by Johnny Kidd & The Pirates #1 for 1 week in August 1960. Similarly, theres also Little Arrows by Leapy Lee. We're always finding errors - but OCC don't have any reliable means of accepting feedback - and don't seem interested. Greatest Hits Of The 60's Best Of 60s Songs - YouTube These are interesting and kind of pitiful: Its so bad it could bring me to tears. Oh well.. As with the number 1s, 1979 is a strong year for runner-ups, thanks largely to new wave. in 1670, in which Razin allegedly killed a Prussian Princess whom he held captive (fun!!). Penny Lane, however, I probably find a little overrated (I better prepare myself for some criticism for saying that!). In 2020 Costello pointed out that censorship only served to highlight the phrase and so he announced he would no longer perform the song and asked radio stations to not play it. Simon & Garfunkel bowed out as a duo with the first classic Bridge over Troubled Water proves the hippy dream of loving and caring for your brothers and sisters wasnt dead, even if the two singers couldnt stand recording together after this. Number 1 Singles - 1960s. 15 weeks?! Could it be that, yes, the 60s was an amazing time for music, but is it also an overrated decade at the same time? The first ever number 1 by a UK woman, Wuthering Heights introduced the world to one of our most unique songwriting talents. Released the following year, it was better than their previous, but still way past the bands prime. This week saw the hottest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate tracking agencies that covers multiple decades. I used to think Rocket Man was merely Elton John ripping off Space Oddity, but its grown on me over the last year or so. - 08-60 Thank Tom Jones' bolstering ode to his hometown of Pontypridd deep in the South Wales valleys remains a heart-swelling testament to the roots and family we may leave behind, but always yearn to come back to. Mediocre. Its one of their most famous tracks but this is the side of ABBA that turns me off that Europop anthem sound leaves me cold. But its David Bowie! A month or so ago I ranked my Top 10 #1 singles of the 1950s. So many highlights the changeover from the original gentle, lighter take 7 into the intense take 26. Anyway, allegedly inspired by Jean Genet and Iggy Pop, The Jean Genie always sounds great, even when you hear it for the millionth time. And the songs I run through reached no higher than number 2, so future and past number 1s arent included. Connie Francis - Everybody's I nearly went with Suspicious Minds but few songs show the majestic uplifting beauty of pop at its best than this. Cliff Richard - I Love You - 12-60 Chinnichaps mark is all over it, but it seems a bit old-fashioned and naff for 1979. -_-. From troubled crooner Michael Holliday to disgraced Rolf Harris, its an incredible chronicle of a monumental decade.Every UK Number 1: The 60s puts each hit under the microscope and traces the eclectic soundtrack to pops boom, as the UK become the coolest country on the planet. And here come the legendary Slade with Gudbuy TJane, an excellent ode to a woman who demonstrated a sex machine on a US chat show they appeared on. The band were unsure whether singing about picking their girl up from school when her homework was done was a good idea imagine that happening now Where do I know Stephanie De Sykes Born with a Smile on My Face from? Black is Black had been a number 2 for Los Bravos in 1966 and here it is, revamped for the dancefloor by French vocal trio La Belle Epoque. The Leicester band were riding high from their New Faces win and penned this debut single. Here are the 100 best songs from the '60s. And then I had a closer look, and was amazed to count that, out of the 185 records that made #1 in the UK between January 1960 and December 1969, only 23 (!!) I love one direction especially what makes you beautiful, 03/01/2015UPTOWN FUNKThis single is a 2015 no 1 it's a R/Entry so it doesn't count Ellie Goulding is the first Uk No 1 2015. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia scrambles fighter jets to Norwegian closed down. All Rights Reserved, Miracle (Feat Ellie Goulding) (2nd Time) - Calvin Harris, Miracle (Feat Ellie Goulding) - Calvin Harris. Cliff is a little tin soldier, but unlike the Small Faces classic Tin Soldier, this leaves little impression. Plans were made to combine tour footage with animation and make a film. Its perfect as a 70s Eurovision entry, and certainly better than the winner, but its the worst song in a very good year. In 1978 the band, struggling financially through ill-advised investments, needed new material, despite Gilmour feeling they had done all they could achieve. Its his all-too-short-lived revival period too, so In the Ghetto towers over many of his number 1s. Waters was distraught afterwards. Gary Glitters third and last, Always Yours, proves that Leander was the talent this track is totally forgettable without his songwriting and production. Go behind the scenes of The Beatles 17 number ones, a feat still yet to be equalled. Its alright, but is sorely lacking the sex youd expect from the Walrus of Love. If it's good enough to credit Billy Bragg with Wet Wet Wet, then it's good enough for Victoria. But they overindulged, the 1973 album Belly Up! This could lead to errors, such as The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" incorrectly being awarded a gold disc in January 1970. [14] Information about when a record was classified gold by Disc is "not well documented". The Official Charts Company All his issues represented bricks in a wall he built up around his audience and his loved ones until he becomes a maniacal fascist. Writing this blog has made me more appreciative of them though, especially when you compare them to what else was happening particularly at this point. Few number 1s had ever had such an original premise, despite its theme being totally unoriginal. Plus theres insight on the mood of the nation as these records played out across the country, as the cultural revolution and progressive politics began to play out.Go behind the scenes of The Beatles 17 number ones, a feat still yet to be equalled. Is it a Paul McCartney diss? Like I said, not a fan in general of 50s/60s rocknroll tributes, or musicals in fact. US funk rockers redbone liven things up somewhat with the spooky The Witch Queen of New Orleans. have hit number one twice or more times "The Hit Parade" was first published by the the music paper, the New Musical Express. With an added disco beat behind it, Ezrin thought they had a hit on their hands if more work was done. This was my pick of worst Christmas number 1s of the 70s and its so deserving. From me, to you my second book, Every UK Number 1: The 60s is out now on Kindle, and only 4.99 for more than 175,000 words on a legendary period in music. This article is about the chart compiled by Record Retailer. Keep trying bitter Kylie fan. 1950 to the present day, with information about every hit. Substitute had been a Righteous Brothers song three years previous but this version was by South African all-girl rockers Clout. 1960 Number Ones UK On the soul front, The Tymes M/s Grace and The Stylistics Cant Give You Anything (But My Love) are nothing special. Bobby Darin is back with Things but its a bit cheesy and somewhat of a letdown. Ezrin added a four-bar disco instrumental intro by looping a section of the backing track and Gilmours guitar solo was faded out. And thankfully the ramifications did shake the charts up in due course, as well see. The Mamas & the Papas Dedicated to the One I Love is a sweet number, and I like the piano break. Ive got precious little to say about this track by the American soft-rock singer-songwriter. Electrifying, potent and highly listenable, even 60 years on. about the performer, writer or producer mentioned in the lists. Tony Blackburn counts down the biggest selling singles of the 1960s in a chart specially compiled for Radio 2. - 12-60 By the Grunge era they were around the knees! She Loves You, by The Beatles #1 for six weeks in September, October, November & December (!!) After more than a decade, Pink Floyd decided to release a single edit. And discover what was really going on as the crowds screamed to Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard and The Shadows, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Supremes, The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees, Dusty Springfield, Marvin Gaye and so many more.Find out why superstars like Frank Sinatra and Sandie Shaw hated some of their own number one songs. My only problem with Lets Twist Again is that I keep expecting The Fat Boys to interject. Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou. For the most part, American rock n roll was far superior to the British version. Im not so sure but if you think so, then Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) is a bona fide classic and one of the years highlights. Leo Sayers When I Need You is a decent power ballad. The majority of worst number 2s from each year are just too dull and nondescript to pass comment on. Jenner and King, perhaps understandably, thought Pink Floyd were finished without their frontman, so they went with Barrett. If we dont count duets with men, or male bands with female lead-singers, then there were only 16 (!!!!) OK, this is a surprise I guess. Expect The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to crop up more than once, alongside a couple of crooners, a few instrumentals and even the odd one-hit-wonder, in a chart that throws up some genuine surprises.Alongside the music, we also relive some of the big news stories of the era with original archive footage of events that defined the decade. The following year Waters was performing The Wall at Londons 02 Arena when Gilmour joined in on Comfortably Numb. [7][8][16][nb 6] Although The Righteous Brothers first released "Unchained Melody" in August 1965 it had more success after being re-released in the 1990s reaching number one and selling over one million copies.[19]. The fact its not funny in the slightest. Previous tensions within the band continued and Wright contributed so little to the sessions, Waters, Gilmour and Mason issued an ultimatum. As the Platium Jubilee begins, the UK has never been more divided. Mungo Jerry bow out with the raucous sleazy curio Baby Jump. To me they shouldn't be, unless the sales price was the same price as a vinyl record. Many, many thanks to Hadrian Summers for the artwork. This blog has alerted me to how good some of The Polices chart-toppers were. Rounding things off is Marie Osmond with an old-fashioned cover of country track Paper Roses. Arrrggghhh. You only have to find them or their number one song to complete this quiz. Matters remain mundane thanks to the Tom Jones ballad (It Looks Like ) Ill Never Fall in Love co-written by Lonnie Donegan. However, whether this disco shuffle was a cynical attempt to get on the disco bandwagon or not, Ive a soft spot for it. 03-60 The Commodores make their only appearance in the summer, and while Lionel Richie wrote some great songs for them and his solo career, I find Three Times a Lady a little too sentimental. The idea appalled Gilmour, and even more so when he did what Ezrin asked. Created for the Silver Jubilee, the highest charting punk song of all time is being rereleased for the Platinum Jubilee. Time for a Top 10. Slade Merry Xma Everybody: Despite this being my pick for greatest Christmas number 1 of all time, I wasnt sure this would be my pick for 1973, purely because, well, theres only one month a year you should be listening to this really, whereas their other classic, Cum On Feel the Noize, is also brilliant, underrated, and can be enjoyed anytime. However, its still retro and poor too. This is the first runner-up for the number 1 spot that will have made The Beatles sit up and take notice that the rest were catching up. Excellent slinky groove to this one. Mistakenly set February instead of March, the last number one 05/02/2020 Weeknd Blinding Lights !!! The Chinnichap hit making team were scoring hits left, right and centre, and as well as The Sweet, there was the first of two bestsellers for Suzi Quatro with the rocking Can the Can. Disco is easily the most popular genre in a very strong year, full of great soul tracks that lit up the dancefloor. The noise of the fade-back-in. Find out why superstars like Frank Sinatra and Sandie Shaw hated some of their own number one songs. From 1975-1985 I know every single. Then its the magnificent Stevie Wonder at the peak of his powers with his tribute to musical greats, in particular Sir Duke Ellington. If you think too much about it, the way he sings the title could still annoy it is a cod-Jamaican accent, theres no escaping it. Ive loved this track since it took centre stage in Steve McQueens Lovers Rock and that vocal by Janet Kay is amazing. absolutely greatest hits from the history of popular music. January 1950 right up to the present day. Although an unknown called Elton John recorded a version, it was ignored in favour of the harmonica-led soul original at last. I really struggle with Frankie Vallis voice most of the time, and Rag Doll by The Four Seasons is no exception. But three more inferior songs by Roussos kills the flow somewhat its not quite the same as listening to The Beatles in their prime. Who the hell cares when it sounds as good as this. Lo and behold, heres a Boney M track I dont mind. Fucks sake. LOL! ABBA bow out of the decade on the number 1 front with the catchy-as-hell Take a Chance on Me. Tammy Wynettes Stand By Your Man, originally a 60s hit, doesnt do a lot for me and I can see why its somewhat controversial lyrically, especially in 2022. The 100 greatest UK No 1s: 100-1 | UK charts | The Guardian Like previous decade winners Great Balls of Fire and She Loves You, its unique, yet in tune with the times, revolutionary, yet never forgets that its ultimately, a pop song. 06-60 I thought Mary Hopkin was a one-hit wonder, but I was surprised when I heard Goodbye that I didnt realise it was her. I grew up with their music even though it wasnt my generation. 1972 saw the start of two families cornering the teen pop market one real and one fictional. Wont be a shock to hear Id rather forget about Gary Glitter but unfortunately he crops up a lot now. Head and shoulders above most of the rest of the decade. That high-pitched noise at every chorus. Next up is The Moves debut single, and Night of Fear is OK, but better was to come from them. From then on Pink Floyds albums saw them searching for a new direction through soundtrack LPs More (1969) and Obscured by Clouds (1972) and albums of experimentation, that fitted in with the growing trend for progressive rock. But this, their breakthrough hit, has always been one of my favourites. All the selections are indeed number one hits -- one from 1961, three from 1963, one from 1964, four from 1966, one from 1967, one from 1968, and one from 1969, apparently chosen at random and sequenced the same way. The Jackson 5 had better singles, but this is lovely too. In a year like 1976, it wipes the floor with the competition. I only have one rule, and it is simple: one record per artist. Transcendent, pioneering, immortal. But the song is a bit of a curio, sounding more like a Chas and Dave tune. He loved it and thought his band could make it a hit, and this romantic, but slightly rapey ballad was a smash, particularly in the UK, where it stormed to number two. Pink Floyd stuck to their guns and insisted they didnt release singles. Sport - 08-60 Judging them by their biggest hits, it seems The Osmonds were better as a group than their various offshoots. The Official Charts Company are correct but not with this website. 60s UK Number 1s Quiz | No. 1 Hits | 10 Questions - Fun Trivia In the end, it was between this, Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick and Are Friends Electric?. Also deserving a notable mention is Matthews Southern Comforts poignant take on Joni Mitchells Woodstock. How Can I Be Sure is OK, I guess. The seeds sown by punk finally bear fruit properly, and how. Number - 01-60 Craig Douglas - Pretty Blue Eyes - The "weeks" shows the total of all periods at number one. Yep, Barry and Maurices Dont Forget to Remember isnt a patch on the material that sparked their disco comeback. They also wrote Christies 2005 number 1 Is This the Way to Amarillo. Established Rounding things off nicely is Downtown, that classic Bacharach and David song by Petula Clark that is way better than either of her number 1s. Falling - 10-60 The addition of piano flourishes to remind the public of ABBAs classic Dancing Queen adds to the brilliance of this tune, inspired by seeing young British soldiers patrolling the streets of Belfast. If Youve Gotta Go, Go Now by Manfred Mann is OK, but kind of gets lost in the crowd. What replaced it was even less cheery. Vikki Carrs It Must Be Him drags things down somewhat. Wow. And its true, but it took a while for that to sink into chart music, and the last few years of the decade saw a huge improvement. |1960 Number Ones|1961 Number Ones|1962 Number Ones|1963 Number Ones|1964 Number Ones|1965 Number Ones|1966 Number Ones|1967 Number Ones|1968 Number Ones|1969 Number Ones. This is actually more enjoyable then Knock Three Times, and I dont hate it (against my better judgement), but the 1973 selection of number 1s is particularly impressive, so this rather sticks out like a sore thumb. A year later Waters released The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking and went public in saying he believed Pink Floyd were done. Much more enjoyable, and a refreshing change, is the reggae/ska track Double Barrel by Dave and Ansil Collins. Its a very irritating song I really dont like the chorus. [4], In terms of number-one singles, The Beatles were the most successful group of the decade having seventeen singles reach the top spot. The rock of Crazy Horses is gone and replaced with the more familiar commercial pop sound, but its good at what it does. I could sing the entire album to you right now, with all the film-style snippets between songs. Little wonder that bands involving brothers often end very badly. Harris isnt even on it, but Joe Moretti of Johnny Kidd and The Pirates is. It's a cover of a 1930s standard that had been recorded countless times before. The planet saw its hottest day on record this week. It's a record that Adam Faith - Made You - 07-60 This coincided with them being booked at venues popular with the underground music scene, including The Marquee Club. Dr. Hook When Youre in Love with a Beautiful Woman (1979). Released in 1967, 'Good Vibrations' was the most expensive of all 60s songs ever recorded. Well this is better than that. recordings of the songs which were in the shops. So, so, so bad. I called it a runner-up to She Loves You in my 3rd recap, and its one of my earliest musical memories. Its really bad. I was genuinely disgusted that the song I ranked best of 1977 was knocked from the top by this. Women On Top: '60s Number One Hits UK Quiz - Fun Trivia Good Luck Charm ~ Elvis Presley 5. The first UK No 1 of 1974 should not state New Seekers.The record label has The New Seekers Featuring Lyn Paul.I have checked the official chart book and this is verified by it. However, the biggest success story of the year was definitely Grease. Could the streaming be affecting the top of the charts that much? But thats not to say things immediately went to pot. OMG I didnt realize that was The Crickets playing back up in that video footage of Cathys Clown! I just cannot understand how got through the net in 1979. Nina Simones medley of tracks from Hair, Aint Got No, I Got Life, is of course, excellent thanks to a brilliant performance by the legendary singer. Bobby Darin - Clementine - 04-60 And in a year of really hip number 1s, Walking on the Moon is one of the coolest. Sandy was kept from the top spot by the latter. Glam makes its presence felt with some classics and some that are best forgotten. In 2018 Sawyer died, aged 81. I Cant Control Myself is underrated. The Piltdown Men - MacDonald's Cave I could go on forever, and I wish this track did. I like Rose Royces disco-soul ballad Love Dont Live Here Anymore, mainly due to the early use of the LinnDrum. (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction,by The Rolling Stones #1 for 2 weeks in September 1965. (Oh Yeah!) 9. Number Ones Copyright 2023. The Carnival Is Over was The Seekers' second and final UK Number 1 single. Had Bowie never had another hit, hed still be remembered for this classic tale about the alienation of Major Tom as he drifts off into space. Its better than his 1972 number 1 Vincent, but overfamiliarity with it makes me weary. Im happy to report Ive never seen The Sound of Music, but I cant deny that Edelweiss is a lovely tune, sung here by Vince Hill. And it never will get old. As we know, the story goes that punk gave pop a much-needed shot in the arm. Things are looking up in this year. And not only is it Bowie, its one of his best, and the one that started his path to stardom. The mid-70s made for some often grim listening experiences, and youve only to watch episodes of Top of the Pops from that time to see how depressing things had become. All Right Now by Free and Lola by The Kinks are still evergreen rock classics. Artist Song Title Weeks at Number One Date Cliff Richard and The Shadows I Love You 2 27-12-1960 Elvis Presley Its Now Or Never 8 It works well, with rhythmic strings and an usual echo on the vocals. 1 for the chart dated week ending 31st Dec 2020. For Me - 11-60 Their final Capitol album also featured Better Love Next Time, which peaked at eight, and Sexy Eyes, another decent disco/soft rock hybrid and number four smash in 1980.
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