THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD.
370-Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra-It Don’t Mean A Thing(If It Ain’t Got That Swing.)
1932-Has never charted.There was no UK chart until 1952.
Best Bit At 2.43.It is likely that this song was the first to use the term ‘Swing,’ and therefore this song is responsible for what was to become known as ‘Swing Music.’
The song was written in 1931 by Duke Ellington with lyrics by his manager Irving Mills.The vocals were performed by Ivie Anderson,(1905-1949.)
Edward Kennedy ‘Duke’ Ellington(1899-1974) is considered as one of the greatest composers of the 20th Century.
Music historian Gunther Schuller wrote in 1989,’Ellington composed incessantly to the very last days of his life,music was indeed his mistress,In Jazz he was a giant among giants and in 20th Century music he may yet one day be recognised as one of the half dozen greatest masters of our time.’
‘It don’t mean a thing boy if it ain’t got-a-that-a-swinga.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

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DJ got the party started there’s no end in sight
Everybody’s moving to the rhythm that’s inside
It’s a crazy world but tonight’s the right situation
Don’t get left behind.

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
371-The Harry J. Allstars-Liquidator.
1969-Number 9 single.
Best Bit-At 1.23.The ‘creme de la creme’ of Jamaican Reggae musicians played on this.
The song is based on a Tony Scott recording called ‘What Am I To Do,’Harry Johnson(Harry J) bought the rights from Scott re-arranged it and released it on his own label ‘Harry J Records.’Fellow Reggae artist Alton Ellis said the core of the song was a lift from his hit ‘Girl I’ve Got A Date.’
The musicians involved in the recording were brothers Aston Barrett,(Bass) Carlton Barrett(Drums) and Winston Wright(Organ.)
‘Liquidator’ is a popular tune to play as football players take to the pitch.Teams that have used it over the years include Wolverhampton Wanderers,West Bromwich Albion and St.Johnson in Scotland.Chelsea claim to be the first to have used it back in 1969 and they still use it to this very day.
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
373-Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera-Moves Like Jagger.
2011-Number 2 single.
Best Bit-At 3.16.One of the great things about this song is how it brings the generations together.The legendary Mick Jagger is introduced to a whole new audience and young and old can learn to appreciate each others music.
It has taken Maroon 5 a very long time to finally reach the heights they have,having been formed as far back as 1994 in Los Angeles,California.It wasn’t until 2002’s ‘Songs About Jane’ Album that success finally came.
‘Moves Like Jagger’s’ lyrics refer to a male’s ability to impress a love interest with his dance moves which he compares to those of Mick Jagger,lead singer of The Rolling Stones.
Other recent songs that name check Mick Jagger include ‘I Got A Feeling(Black Eyed Peas,) ‘Tik Tok'(Kesha) and ‘Swagger Jagger'(Cher Lloyd.)
‘Look into my eyes and I’ll own you with them moves like Jagger.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
374-The Smashing Pumpkins-1979.
1996-Number 16 single.
Best Bit-At 1.08.Billy Corgan once joked,’We wrote this song for Michael Jackson,but he found he couldn’t do the Moonwalk to it..’
The Smashing Pumpkins are an American Alternative Rock band from Chicago,Illinois.They formed in 1988 and split in 2000,but reformed in 2006,the one constant throughout has been co-founder Billy Corgan.
The song is about the transition out of youth into adulthood,knowing you are at an age where responsibilities are just around the corner,but not wanting to let go of your carefree youth yet.
‘And we don’t know just where our bones will rest,to dust I guess.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
376-Jack Jones-Wives and Lovers.
1963-Has never charted in the UK.
Best Bit-At 1.44.This is probably the most controversial song in the world ever.There are people out there who’s blood will be boiling at the very mention of it.
‘Wives and Lovers’ is a song of advice to married women,to stay attractive and attentive to their husbands(‘wives should always be lovers too,’) to avoid their husband’s straying with ‘girls at the office.’
In defence of the song it can also be sang by the wife to the husband.It can also be seen as a warning not to take each other for granted.
The song was written by the great song writing team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David(see also best songs 902-832-815-740 and 644) to promote the 1963 film ‘Wives and Lovers.’
Jack Jones was born on January 14,1938 in Los Angeles,California to the actor Allan Jones and the actress Irene Hervey. Perhaps his best known recording is the 1977 ‘Love Boat’ song which was the theme song to the American television series ‘The Love Boat.’He has been married six times.
‘Don’t think because there’s a ring on your finger you needn’t try anymore.’
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THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
377-Arthur Conley-Sweet Soul Music.
1967 Number 7 single.
Best Bit-At 1.17.This song name checks The Miracles,Lou Rawls,Sam & Dave,Wilson Pickett,Otis Redding and James Brown.If all of these artists don’t appear in this countdown at some point,then I need to have a serious word with myself.
Sweet Soul Music was written by Arthur Conley and Otis Redding(see also best songs 712,) it is based heavily on the Sam Cooke song ‘Yeah Man.’
J.W. Alexander who was Sam Cooke’s business partner successfully sued Conley and Redding and Cooke’s name was added to the songwriting credits.
Arthur Conley(January 4,1946-November 17,2003) was an American Soul singer,he achieved three Billboard top 40 singles of which ‘Sweet Soul Music’ was the most successful peaking at Number 2.
‘Spotlight on James Brown,y’all he’s the king of them all,y’all.’
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