THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
158-Santana-She’s Not There.
1977-Number 11 single.
Best Bit-At 2.39.It is said that the first version of a song you hear is always your favourite.If I had heard The Zombies original version first would I be writing about that instead?I don’t think so.
‘She’s Not There’ was written by Rod Argent of the British Rock group The Zombies(see also best songs 407) in 1964,it became their first hit peaking at Number 12 in the UK.
The American Rock band Santana recorded the song for their 1977 Album ‘Moonflower.’ Santana were formed in 1966 in San Francisco,California by the Mexican born Carlos Santana,he is known as a pioneer of fusing Rock Music and Latin American Jazz.The bands sound features Blues based guitar,set against Latin and African rhythms and percussion instruments such as congas.In 2015 Rolling Stone Magazine listed Carlos Santana at Number 20 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists.
‘Well let me tell you ’bout the way she looked,the way she’d act and the colour of her hair.’
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160-The Rolling Stones-Miss You.
1978-Number 3 single.
Best Bit-At 2.18.The Stones once sang ‘It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll But I Like It.’But this isn’t just ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’,its Disco as well.
Like Lennon and McCartney,Jagger and Richards(see also best songs 933-662 and 452) always shared writing credits no matter who wrote what,in the case of ‘Miss You’ it was all Jagger.
The song was written in 1977 during rehearsals with Billy Preston for performances in Canada.The critically acclaimed ‘Bass’ on the song was written and performed by Bill Wyman who recalled,’When I did the riff for Miss You,which made the song,and every band in the world copied it for the next year,Rod Stewart,all of them,it still said Jagger/Richards.When I wrote the riff for ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’,it became Jagger/Richards and that’s the way it was.It just became part and parcel of the way the band functioned.’
‘Hey,what’s the matter man,we’re gonna come around at twelve with some Puerto Rican girls that are just dyin’ to meet you.’
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You’ve done it all
You’ve broken every code
And puled the Rebel to the floor
You spoilt the game
No matter what you say
For only metal,what a bore.

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
161-Nat King Cole-When I Fall In Love.
1957-Number 2 single.When re-released in 1987 it peaked at Number 4.
Best Bit-At 0.18.Why was Nat King Cole the greatest singer of the pre Rock ‘N’ Roll era? Imagine listening to a song that aggravates the hell out of you,then imagine him singing it….it sounds better already doesn’t it.
‘When I Fall In Love’ was written by Victor Young,(1900-1956) with lyrics by Edward Heyman(1907-1981.) It was first performed by Jeri Southern(1926-1991) in the 1952 film ‘One Minute To Zero.’The first artist to have a hit with the song was Doris Day who took her version to Number 20 on Billboard in 1952.
Nat King Cole’s(see also best songs 988-327 and 226) version first appeared on his 1956 Album ‘Love Is The Thing’ and was used in the 1957 film ‘Istanbul.’In 1987 to celebrate it’s 30th anniversary it was reissued to challenge a version by Rick Astley,with both competing for the Christmas Number 1,with sales being split it let The Pet Shop Boys sneak in to win the prestigious Xmas top spot with ‘Always On My Mind.’Astley’s version peaked at Number 2 and Cole’s at Number 4.
‘And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too,is when I fall in love with you.’
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162-Sylvester-You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real.)
1978-Number 8 single.
Best Bit-At 2.17.I can see why Jimmy Somerville and Byron Stingily both did cover versions and I could imagine The Bee Gees or even Frankie Valli making a very good attempt,but Barry White would have had no chance.
‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real’) is one of the most important songs in the development of Dance Music,it was originally recorded as a mid-tempo piano based Gospel song.On hearing it music producer Patrick Cowley(1950-1982) offered to remix it in a style that was to become known as ‘Hi-NRG’ and that form of music would lead on to Electronic Dance Music and Techno and Dance Music as we know it in the 21st Century.
Sylvester James Jr. was born in Los Angeles,California in 1947 and died at the age of 41 in 1988,he was known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance and his falsetto singing voice,along with James Wirrick he was the co-writer of this song.
‘You mean I’ve been dancin’ on the floor darlin’ and I feel like I need some more.’
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164-The Walker Brothers-The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore.)
1966-Number 1 single.
Best Bit-At 2.01.Brothers by different mothers.
‘The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine(Anymore’) was written by the legendary song writing team of Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio(see also best songs 914-863-739-499-393 and 284) and first released as a solo single by Frankie Valli,but achieved no success.
In 1966 The Walker Brothers covered the song in the style of the ‘Phil Spector Wall of Sound’ and it gave them a second UK Number 1,having topped the chart a year earlier with the Bacharach and David song ‘Make It Easy On Yourself.’
The Walker Brothers formed in Los Angeles,California in 1964,they were Scott Walker,born Noel Engel(1943-2019,) John Walker,born John Maus(1943-2011) and the only surviving member Gary Walker,born Gary Leeds in 1942.
While many British bands were having success in America,(The British Invasion) the Walker Brothers came to Britain to achieve their success.
‘Loneliness is the coat you wear,a deep shade of blue is always there.’
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