THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
563-Fine Young Cannibals-Johnny Come Home.
1985-Number 8 single.
Best Bit-At 1.09.The name ‘Johnny’ is a recurring name in the history of Pop music.’Johnny Be Goode,”Johnny Remember Me’ and that guy who sings ‘Be,Bop,A,Lua,Baby’ in ‘Walk Of Life’ are just some examples.
Johnny Come Home was the first single release from The Fine Young Cannibals.The song follows the story of a runaway who learns the harsh reality of a life on the streets.
‘F.Y.C.’ were David Steele,Andy Cox and Roland Gift,they were active from 1984-1992,during which time they achieved two Billboard Number 1 singles.
‘What is wrong in my life that i must get drunk every night.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
564-N.W.A-Straight Outta Compton.
1988-Did not chart in the UK.
Best Bit-At 0.20.If i was ever to meet Ice Cube,i think i would call him Sir.
Straight Outta Compton is the title track from N.W.A’s 1988 debut Album.The song details the everyday ups and downs of Gangsta life on the streets of South Central,Los Angeles.
Critics accused the group of glorifying the gangsta lifestyle,but Ice Cube insists they are merely documenting what is really happening.
The opening verse is rapped by Ice Cube,MC Ren delivers the second and Easy-E the third.Dr Dre does the intro as well as introducing Easy E’s verse.
‘You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
565-Faces-Pool Hall Richard.
1973-Number 23 single.
Best Bit-At 4.20.If you don’t think it’s ‘smashing’ by now,you never will.
The Faces were formed in 1969 after Steve Marriott left the Small Faces to form Humble Pie.The remaining three members,Ian McLagan,Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones joined up with Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart who had just left the Jeff Beck Group.
Along with bands such as The Who and the Rolling Stones,the Faces were a big influence on future generations of Rock musicians.
Pool Hall Richard was written by Wood and Stewart.
‘Bang goes the brown that’s another one down know they play much better when the sun goes down.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
567-Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis Jr-Me And My Shadow.
1962-Number 20 single.
Best Bit-At 2.28.Encore.
Me And My Shadow was written in 1927,with lyrics by Billy Rose and music by Dave Dreyer. The song has been associated with many different artists over the years from Al Jolson to Robbie Williams and even Morecambe and Wise released their own version.
In 1962.The song was given the Big Band treatment when two of the ‘Rat Pack,’Frank Sinatra(see also best song 877) and Sammy Davis Jr recorded it.
The songs title has become a cliche over the years,it has also been used for a 1947 play by Bruce Abbott,for a book about fighting cancer and another about living with multiple sclerosis.
We’re closer than smog when it clings to L.A.we’re closer than Bobby is to J.F.K.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
568-The Drifters-Saturday Night At The Movies.
1964-Did not chart.When re-issued in 1972 reached Number 3.
Best Bit-At 0.45 It sounds like lots of shenanigans are going on.
The Drifters are one of the longest running acts in Pop music.They were originally formed in 1953 and are still touring to this very day,the line ups over the years now total forty different members.
The lead singer on this song is Johnny Moore who joined The Drifters in 1955 at the age of 21.After a period in the US Army for national service and recording as a solo artist he returned as lead singer of The Drifters in 1964 after the death of Rudy Lewis.
This song was written by legendary songwriting husband and wife team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.
‘Who cares what picture you see when your huggin’ with your baby in the last row in the balcony.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
570-Jermaine Jackson-Let’s Get Serious.
1980-Number 8 single.
Best Bit-At 2.50.Stevie Wonder’s vocal gymnastics.
It was Billboards Number 1 Soul single of 1980 beating brother Michael (Rock With You) into second place.
When The Jackson 5 left Motown for Epic records,Jermaine Jackson opted to remain with them as a solo artist as he was married to Hazel Gordy the daughter of Motown owner Berry Gordy.
This song was written by Stevie Wonder and long term collaborator Lee Garrett,Wonder also produced the song and provided some of the vocals.
‘Longing for each other just ain’t fair when we’ve got so much we wanna share.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
571-Archie Bell & The Drells-Here I Go Again
1969-Did not chart.-Re-released in 1972 reaching Number 11.
Best Bit-At 0.05.Another classic track written and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff,(see also best songs 896-648 and 604.)
Largely ignored upon its initial release in 1969 it would gain popularity over the next three years mainly from ‘Northern Soul’ fans who would request it in the nightclubs.
Archie Bell was born in Henderson,Texas,he had six brothers which included NFL football player Ricky Bell and former world karate champion Jerry Bell,he is also related to record producer Thom Bell.
‘Here i go again thinkin’ with my heart,here i go again livin’ by my thoughts.’
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