Rubber Bullets - 10cc
(1 week at #1)
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 80s - April 30th 2011
The Top Ten Singles
10 - Girlfriend - Pebbles
9 - I Saw Him Standing There - Tiffany
8 - Prove Your Love - Taylor Dayne
7 - Pink Cadillac - Natalie Cole
6 - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean
5 - Anything for You - Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
4 - Devil Inside - INXS
3 - Angel - Aerosmith
2 - Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'arby
1 - Where Do Broken Hearts Go - Whitney Houston
(2nd of 2 weeks at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Out of the Blue - Debbie Gibson
9 - Appetite for Destruction - Guns N Roses
8 - Now and Zen - Robert Plant
7 - Tiffany - Tiffany
6 - The Hardline According to Terence Trent - Terence Trent D'Arby
5 - Kick - Inxs
4 - Bad - Michael Jackson
3 - More Dirty Dancing - Soundtrack
2 - Faith - George Michael
1 - Dirty Dancing - The Original Soundtrack
(17th of 18 non consecutive weeks at #1)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 70s - April 30th 2011
The Top Ten Singles
10 - Walking in Rhythm - The Blackbyrds
9 - What am I Gonna Do With You - Barry White
8 - Emma - Hot Chocolate
7 - Before the Next Teardrop Falls - Freddy Fender
6 - Chevy Van - Sammy Johns
5 - Supernatural Thing Pt 1 - Ben E. King
4 - Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton
3 - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Dawn
2 - Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
1 - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song - BJ Thomas
(1 week at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Cold on the Shoulder - Gordon Lightfoot
9 - Rock 'N' Roll - John Lennon
8 - Funny Lady - Barbara Streisand
7 - Crash Landing - Jimi Hendrix
6 - Autobahn - Kraftwerk
5 - An Evening with John Denver - John Denver
4 - That's The Way of the World - Earth, Wind and Fire
3 - Have You Never Been Mellow - Olivia Newton-John
2 - Chicago VIII - Chicago
1 - Physical Graffiti - Led Zeppelin
(6th of 6 consecutive weeks at #1)
A Double studio album for the british legends, this hit #1 on the Billboard chart, the UK chart and Cashbox.
Only one single hit the top 40 from the album, "Trampled Under Foot" and was vote runner up in the best song of the year poll by the British music magazine "Melody Maker" for 1975.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Billboard Top Ten Christian Songs 04/30/2011
10 - Light Up the Sky - The Afters
9 - Beautiful - MercyMe
8 - Your Love - Brandon Heath
7 - I Will Follow - Chris Tomlin
6 - This is the Stuff - Francesca Battistelli
5 - Children of God - Third Day
4 - I Refuse - Josh Wilson
3 - Stronger - Mandisa
2 - You Are More - Tenth Avenue North
1 - Glorious Day - Casting Crowns
(2nd Week at #1)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Original vs Remake #13
Our journey into the land of remakes takes us to the country side this week.
First up is the original version of "I Swear" by John Michael Montgomery from 1994.
This was the #1 country song of 1994 and later that year it was remade by the R&B group All-4-One and they were even more successful on the pop charts.
They were at #1 on the Hot 100 for 11 consecutive weeks in May, June and July. This was the #2 song of 1994 and the #9 song of the decade and was #78 on the Top 100 Songs list for the 50th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100.
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First up is the original version of "I Swear" by John Michael Montgomery from 1994.
This was the #1 country song of 1994 and later that year it was remade by the R&B group All-4-One and they were even more successful on the pop charts.
They were at #1 on the Hot 100 for 11 consecutive weeks in May, June and July. This was the #2 song of 1994 and the #9 song of the decade and was #78 on the Top 100 Songs list for the 50th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
The Year in #1 UK Hits - 1973
April 21st 1973
Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree - Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
(4 weeks at #1)
Sunday, April 24, 2011
The Billboard Top Ten Country Songs & Albums 04/23/2011
The Top Ten Country Songs
10 - I Won't Let Go - Rascal Flatts
9 - Let Me Down Easy - Billy Currington
8 - Don't You Wanna Stay - Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson
7 - A Little Bit Stronger - Sara Evans
6 - What Do You Want - Jerrod Niemann
5 - Heart Like Mine - Miranda Lambert
4 - Live a Little - Kenny Chesney
3 - Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not - Thompson Square
2 - This - Darius Rucker
1 - Colder Weather - Zac Brown Band
(2 weeks at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Thompson Square - Thompson Square
9 - Revolution - Miranda Lambert
8 - Town Line - Aaron Lewis
7 - The Incredible Machine - Sugarland
6 - Stronger - Sara Evans
5 - Need You Know - Lady Antebellum
4 - Speak Now - Taylor Swift
3 - Nothing Like This - Rascal Flatts
2 - You Get What You Give - Zac Brown Band
1 - My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
(2 weeks at #1)
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 80s - April 24th 2011
The Top Ten Singles
10 - She Blinded Me with Science - Thomas Dolby
9 - Let's Dance - David Bowie
8 - Separate Ways - Journey
7 - One on One - Hall and Oates
6 - Der Kommissar - After the Fire
5 - Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
4 - Jeopardy - Greg Kihn Band
3 - Mr. Roboto - Styx
2 - Beat It - Michael Jackson
1 - Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
(1 week at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Toto IV - Toto
9 - The Final Cut - Pink Floyd
8 - Pyromania - Def Leppard
7 - Lionel Richie - Lionel Richie
6 - Rio - Duran Duran
5 - Kilroy Was Here - Styx
4 - Business as Usual - Men at Work
3 - H2O - Hall and Oates
2 - Frontiers - Journey
1 - Thriller - Michael Jackson
(9th of 37 non consecutive weeks at #1)
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 70s - April 23rd 2011
AT40 the 70s this week April 23rd 1977
The Top Ten Singles
10 - The Right Time of the Night - Jennifer Warnes
9 - When I Need You - Leo Sayer
8 - So In To You - Atlanta Rhythm Section
7 - Evergreen - Barbara Streisand
6 - I've Got Love on My Mind - Natalie Cole
5 - The Things We Do For Love - 10cc
4 - Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul
3 - Hotel California - The Eagles
2 - Southern Nights - Glen Campbell
1 - Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
(1 week at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - In Flight - George Benson
9 - Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band
8 - Unpredictable - Natalie Cole
7 - Boston - Boston
6 - This One's For You - Barry Manilow
5 - Leftoverture - Kansas
4 - Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder
3 - A Star is Born - Barbara Streisand
2 - Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
1 - Hotel California -The Eagles
(5th of 8 non-consecutive weeks at #1)
The fifth studio album for the Eagles it became their biggest selling studio album with over 16 million copies sold in the US alone. The album yielded 3 top 15 hits with the title track and "New Kid in Town" reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the third, "Life in the Fast Lane" reaching #11.
The Eagles also won the Record of the Year Grammy for "Hotel California" and Best Arrangement for Voices Grammy for "New Kid in Town".
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Year in #1 Hits - 1988
May 14th 1988
Anything For You - Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
(2 weeks at #1)
Anything For You - Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
(2 weeks at #1)
Original vs Remake #12
Tonight's throwdown for O vs R is "House of the Rising Sun". A old American folk song with its origins really unknown it has had many versions done in many styles but in the rock era the 2 biggest charting versions were from 1964 and 1970.
Here from 1964 are The Animals with lead singer Eric Burdon and this bluesy, soulful rendition that topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Top 40.
From 1970 the version by Frijid Pink a soul rock group from Detroit that hit the top ten on the Hot 100 and in the UK and earned them a gold record.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Year in #1 Hits - 1988
April 23rd 1988
Where Do Broken Hearts Go? - Whitney Houston
(2 weeks at #1)
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 80s - April 16th 2011
AT40 the 80s this week April 19th 1980
The Top Ten Singles
10 - Off The Wall - Michael Jackson
9 - Working My Way Back To You - The Spinners
8 - I Can't Tell You Why - The Eagles
7 - Fire Lake - Bob Seger
6 - Lost in Love - Air Supply
5 - Special Lady - Ray, Goodman & Brown
4 - With You I'm Born Again - Billy Preston & Syretta
3 - Ride Like the Wind - Christopher Cross
2 - Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
1 - Call Me - Blondie
(1st of 6 consecutive weeks at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Damn The Torpedoes - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
9 - Departure - Journey
8 - American Gigolo - Soundtrack
7 - Light Up the Night - The Brothers Johnson
6 - The Whispers - The Whispers
5 - Off the Wall - Michael Jackson
4 - Mad Love - Linda Rondstadt
3 - Glass Houses - Billy Joel
2 - Against The Wind - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
1 - The Wall - Pink Floyd
(14th of 15 consecutive weeks at #1)
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 70s - April 16th 2011
AT40 the 80s this week April 17th 1971
The Top Ten Singles
10 - One Toke Over the Line - Brewer & Shipley
9 - For All We Know - The Carpenters
8 - Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted - The Partridge Family
7 - Me and Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
6 - Put Your Hand In the Hand - Ocean
5 - Another Day - Paul McCartney
4 - She's A Lady - Tom Jones
3 - Just My Imagination - The Temptations
2 - What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
1 - Joy to the World - Three Dog Night
(1st of 6 consecutive weeks at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Close To You - The Carpenters
9 - Abraxas - Santana
8 - Tea for the Tillerman - Cat Stevens
7 - Up to Date - The Partridge Family
6 - Golden Bisquits - Three Dog Night
5 - The Cry of Love - Jimi Hendrix
4 - Love Story - Soundtrack
3 - Love Story - Andy Williams
2 - Jesus Christ Superstar - Various Artist Compilation
1 - Pearl - Janis Joplin
(8th of 9 consecutive weeks at #1)
The last album for the late Janis Joplin was released in January 1971, 3 months after her untimely death in October 1970.
This contains her only song to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100, "Me and Bobby McGee" which was written by Kris Kristofferson.
The album also contained her a cappella song "Mercedes Benz" which is the last recording she made before her death.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Your Country Classic Video of the Week
This week's classic country video is the #1 country smash "All the Gold in California" by the Gatlin Brothers.
Named song of the Year of the ACM in 1979.
Named song of the Year of the ACM in 1979.
The Year in #1 Hits - 1988
April 9th 1988
Get Outta of My Dreams, Get into My Car - Billy Ocean
(2 weeks at #1)
Get Outta of My Dreams, Get into My Car - Billy Ocean
(2 weeks at #1)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Year in #1 UK Hits - 1973
Celebrating the year of 1973 with all the songs to reach the top of the UK top 40.
January 27th 1973
Blockbuster - Sweet
(5 weeks at #1)
January 27th 1973
Blockbuster - Sweet
(5 weeks at #1)
Billboard Hot Country Chart 04/09/2011
The Top Ten Singles
10 - I Wont Let Go - Rascal Flatts
9 - A Little Bit Stronger - Sara Evans
8 - Heart Like Mine - Miranda Lambert
7 - Live a Little - Kenny Chesney
6 - What Do You Want - Jarrod Niemann
5 - This - Darius Rucker
4 - Colder Weather - Zac Brown Band
3 - Let Me Down Easy - Billy Currington
2 - Dont You Wanna Stay - Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson
1 - Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not - Thompson Square
(1 week at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - The Band Perry - The Band Perry
9 - Thompson Square - Thompson Square
8 - Town Line - Aaron Lewis
7 - The Love of God - Kenny Rogers
6 - Speak Now - Taylor Swift
5 - Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
4 - You Get What You Give - Zac Brown Band
3 - Nothing Like This - Rascal Flatts
2 - My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
1 - Stronger - Sara Evans
(2nd week at #1)
Sunday, April 10, 2011
The UK Top 10 04/09/2011
Top Ten Singles
10 - I Need a Doctor - Dr Dre/Eminem/Skylar Grey
9 - S&M - Rhianna
8 - Broken Record - Katy B
7 - Price Tag - Jessie J with B.o.B.
6 - Black and Yellow - Wiz Khalifa
5 - Don't Hold Your Breath - Nicole Scherzinger
4 - Just Can't Get Enough - The Black Eyed Peas
3 - Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO/Lauren Bennett/Goonrock
2 - Someone Like You - Adele
1 - On The Floor - J Lo (debut)
(1st week at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Euphoric Heartbreak - Glasvegas
9 - Build a Rocket Boys - Elbow
8 - Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars
7 - Crazy Love - Michael Buble
6 - Good Ol' Fashioned Love - Overtones
5 - Who You Are - Jessie J
4 - Loud - Rhianna
3 - 19 - Adele
2 - On a Mission - Katy B
1 - 21 - Adele
(11 weeks at #1)
This album debuted at the top of the UK Album Chart on January 30th 2011 and is still there, spending 11 weeks in the #1 spot. This is the longest stay for any album at #1 since Bob Marley's album, Legend, spent 12 weeks at #1. Legend holds the record for the most weeks at #1 (12) for any album ever on the UK Chart
Billboard Hot 100 April 04/09/2011
The Top Ten Singles
10 - On the Floor - J Lo with Pitbull
9 - Down on Me - Jeremih with 50 Cent
8 - F***in Perfect - Pink
7 - Look At Me Now - Chris Brown
6 - No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa
5 - Just Cant Get Enough - The Black Eyed Peas
4 - Born This Way - Lady Gaga
3 - Forget You - Cee Lo Green
2 - S&M - Rihanna
1 - E.T. - Katy Perry
(1st week at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - Lasers - Lupe Fiasco
9 - Fly on the Wall - Bobby V
8 - Sigh No More - Mumford & Sons
7 - Vices & Virtues - Panic! at the Disco
6 - Songs for Japan - Various Artist
5 - Hello Fear - Kirk Franklin
4 - Angles - The Strokes
3 - 21 - Adele
2 - I Remember Me - Jennifer Hudson
1 - F.A.M.E. - Chris Brown
(1st week at #1)
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 80s - April 10th 2011
AT40 the 80s This week April 11th 1981
The Top Ten Singles
10 - Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police
9 - Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon
8 - While You See A Chance - Steve Winwood
7 - Crying - Don McLean
6 - Morning Train (Nine to Five) - Sheena Easton
5 - Just The Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr
4 - Woman - John Lennon
3 - The Best of Times - Styx
2 - Rapture - Blondie
1 - Kiss on My List - Hall and Oates
(1st of 3 consecutive weeks at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - The Jazz Singer - Neil Diamond
9 - Another Ticket - Eric Clapton
8 - Face Dances - The Who
7 - Zenyatta Mondatta- The Police
6 - Double Fantasy - John Lennon
5 - Winelight - Grover Washington Jr
4 - Arc of a Diver - Steve Winwood
3 - Moving Pictures - Rush
2 - Hi Infidelity - REO Speedwagon
1 - Paradise Theater - Styx
(2nd of 2 consecutive weeks at #1)
The 10th studio album by the group and to date their only #1 album on the Billboard 200 album chart.
This album did yield 2 top 10 singles with "Too Much Time on My Hands" reaching #9 and "The Best of
Times" peaking on this weeks chart at #3.
Casey Kasem's American Top 40 - The 70s - April 10th 2011
The Top Ten Singles
10 - Golden Years - David Bowie
9 - Sweet Love - The Commodores
8 - Only Sixteen - Dr. Hook
7 - Boogie Fever - The Sylvers
6 - Dream On - Aerosmith
5 - Right Back Where We Started From - Maxine Nightengale
4 - Let Your Love Flow - The Bellamy Brothers
3 - Lonely Night - The Captain and Tennille
2 - Dream Weaver - Gary Wright
1 - Disco Lady - Johnny Taylor
(2nd of 4 consecutive weeks at #1)
The Top Ten Albums
10 - The Outlaws - Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson & Jessi Colter
9 - Station To Station - David Bowie
8 - Eargasm - Johnny Taylor
7 - The Dream Weaver - Gary Wright
6 - A Night at the Opera - Queen
5 - Run With the Pack - Bad Company
4 - Desire - Bob Dylan
3 - Thoroughbred - Carole King
2 - Greatest Hits Vol 1 - The Eagles
1 - Frampton Comes Alive - Peter Frampton
(1st of 10 non consecutive weeks at #1)
Frampton Comes Alive! is one of the biggest selling albums in US history and was the best selling album of 1976. This weeks album top ten contains 2 of the biggest LPs ever released in the United States, first Frampton and at #2 is The Eagles Greatest Hits Vol 1(in January 2010 was the #1 selling album of all time).
Frampton was also the #14 album of 1977. The album produced 3 top 15 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 with :Baby I Love Your Way (#12)
Do You Feel Like We Do (#10)
Show Me the Way (#6)
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