Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · January 12 at 1:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
73-Frank Sinatra-I’ve Got You Under My Skin.
1956-Has never been released as a single in the UK.
Best Bit-At 2.18.Many genres of music have an exciting crescendo and in ‘Swing,’ it doesn’t come any better than this.Nelson Riddle’s arrangement is brought to a peak by the slide trombone of Milt Bernhart(1926-2004.)
This song is taken from Frank Sinatra’s(see also best songs 877-567-469 and 120) tenth studio Album,’Songs for Swingin’ Lovers!’ On July 22nd,1956 the UK compiled it’s first official Album chart and that L.P. became the first ever chart topper.The Album was arranged by Nelson Riddle(1921-1985,) who has stated that a big influence in his formative years was hearing Serge Koussevitsky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra playing Maurice Ravel’s,Bolero.’He said.’I’ve never forgotten it.It’s almost as if the orchestra leaped from the stage and smacked you in the face.’
The song was written twenty years earlier in 1936 by Cole Porter(see also best songs 944-655 and 295) for the musical film ‘Born to Dance,’ in which it was performed by the American actress and singer Virginia Bruce(1909-1982.)
In the UK the song has charted twice.In 1966 The Four Seasons took their version to Number 12 and in 1990 Nenah Cherry recorded a Hip-Hop interpretation for the charity Album ‘Red Hot + Blue which peaked at Number 25.
‘I would sacrifice anything come what might for the sake of having you near.’
IF YOU LIKE THIS PLEASE SHARE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.
This is the highest placed Frank Sinatra song on this countdown.YOUTUBE.COMI’ve Got You Under My Skin (Frank Sinatra – with Lyrics)

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · 49 mins · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
74-The Beach Boys-Do It Again.
1968-Number 1 single.
Best Bit-At 1.24.The song is about fondly remembering the past in detail and correctly reminiscing,which is ironic really because Brian Wilson thinks the song was written at Mike Love’s house and Love thinks it was written at Wilson’s house.
The Beach Boys were formed in Hawthorne,California in 1961 by the brothers Brian,Dennis and Carl Wilson(1946-1998,) their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine. Brian Wilson is often referred to as a genius because of his innovative and unorthodox approach to the development of studio recording techniques(see also best songs 930-811 and 180.)
By 1968 The Beach Boys had moved away from their earlier ‘Surf Music’ based material and their record sales were in decline.’Do It Again’s’ lyrics were written by Mike Love who was inspired after having spent a day at the beach with an old friend.Love showed the lyrics to Brian Wilson who proceeded to write the music.Wilson has stated that he believes the song was the best one he and Love ever worked on.
‘Do It Again’ took The Beach Boys back to the top of the UK chart giving them their second and final Number 1 single.
‘Well I’ve been thinking ’bout all the places we’ve surfed and danced and all the faces we’ve missed.’
IF YOU LIKE THIS P[LEASE SHARE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.
This is the highest placed Beach Boys song on this countdown.YOUTUBE.COMDo It Again (Stereo Remix) The Beach BoysNo copyright infringement intended. Stereo remix made from digital…

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · Yesterday at 1:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
75-House of Pain-Jump Around.
1992-Number 32 single,when reissued in 1993 it reached Number 8.
Best Bit-At 0.32.For those who love coincidences or useless facts this ones for you.Did you know that the ‘B’ side of Van Halen’s 1984 American Number 1 single ‘Jump’ was a song called House of Pain(see also best songs 647.)
House of Pain were an American Hip-Hop group formed in Los Angeles in 1991 by Erik Schrody(Everlast,) Daniel O’Connor(Danny Boy,) and Leor Dimant(DJ Lethal.) The groups name is a reference to the 1896 science fiction novel by H.G.Wells called ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau.’
The songs beat was produced by Laurence Muggerud(DJ Muggs) who at the time was a member of fellow Hip-Hop group Cyprus Hill(see also best songs 963,) but they didn’t want it,so he offered it to Ice Cube who also refused it.The track was eventually accepted by the House of Pain with Everlast adding the lyrics.
At 0.25 seconds into the song you can hear a distinctive horn fanfare,this is sampled from the 1963 Bob & Earl song,’Harlem Shuffle'(see also best songs 696.)The song is also famous for a high pitched squealing sound that appears at the beginning of almost every bar,66 times in total,(more useless facts.) The origin of the squeal has been subject to debate.Some think it is sampled from the tenor saxophone in the Junior Walker song,’Shoot your Shot,’ while it has been suggested it is Prince squealing from his 1991 song ‘Gett Off.’ Everlast has said it is definitely not Prince,but as it has been pointed out admitting to a Prince sample would have dire financial consequences.
‘Pack it up pack it in let me begin,I came to win,battle me that’s a sin.’
IF YOU LIKE THIS PLEASE SHARE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.YOUTUBE.COMHouse of Pain – Jump Around (Official Music Video)Download/Stream – https://tommyboy.lnk.to/HouseOfPainJumpAround Follow Our Official Spotify Playlist:…

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · January 9 at 1:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
76-Candi Staton-Young Hearts Run Free.
1976-Number 2 single.
Best Bit-At 3.58.The actual pronunciation of her surname is ‘STAY-TAN.’ How many of you DJ’s and presenters have been getting it wrong all these years?
Canzetta Maria Staton was born,March 13,1940 in Hanceville,Alabama,U.S. Her singing career began in 1953,with her latest Album,’Unstoppable’ being released in 2018.During that time she has covered Soul,R&B, Gospel,House,Dance and Disco music.In the 1990’s she reached a whole new generation when providing the vocals for the ‘House Music’ track ‘You Got the Love'(1991-Number 4 single and when remixed in 1997 it reached Number 3.)
‘Young Hearts Run Free’ was written by David Crawford(1943-1988,) Staton has said,’David Crawford was always asking me,’What’s happening in your life,’ and I was then with someone I shouldn’t have been with and it was hard getting out of that…very abusive relationship.I noticed that he was taking notes,and he said,’You know I’m gonna write you a song that’s gonna last forever.’
The songs lyrics are based on Candi Staton’s real life experiences,they are a warning to young girls not to stay in an abusive relationship.
‘It’s high time now just one crack at life,who wants to live in,in trouble and strife.’
IF YOU LIKE THIS PLEASE SHARE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.YOUTUBE.COMCandi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free 1976

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · January 8 at 1:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
77-The Rolling Stones-(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.
1965-Number 1 single.
Best Bit-At 2.40.The song that catapulted The Stones from just another band into the second most popular of that time.
‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards(see also best songs 933-662-452 and 160.) Richards has stated that he awoke in the middle of the night with this songs riff in his head,he recorded it with his acoustic guitar on to a Philips cassette player,then went back to sleep.The lyrics by Jagger are about sexual frustration and commercialism,for example the line,’but he can’t be a man ’cause he doesn’t smoke the same cigarettes as me’ is a reference to the ‘Marlboro Cowboy’ a figure used by the Marlboro tobacco company to advertise cigarettes from 1955-1999.Another lyric,’baby,better come back maybe next week can’t you see I’m on a losing streak,’ is a reference to menstruation.
Keith Richards was not totally happy with all the tracks instrumentation,he felt it would benefit if a horn section was added,but he was overruled by the other Stones and Andrew Loog Oldham the songs producer.Later in 1965 Soul legend Otis Redding recorded a version using a horn section which Richards endorsed.
‘When I’m ridin’ ’round the world and I’m doin’ this and I’m signin’ that and I’m tryin’ to make some girl.’
IF YOU LIKE THIS PLEASE SHARE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.
This is the highest placed Rolling Stones song on this countdown.YOUTUBE.COMThe Rolling Stones Satisfaction (I Cant Get No)(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction» —en españolː «(No puedo obtener) satisfacción»— es un sencillo lanzado por la banda británica de rock The…

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · 1 hr · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
78-Donna Summer-Love to Love You Baby.
1975-Number 4 single.
Best Bit-At 11.40.(It’s worth the wait.) If you were born sometime in 1976 there is a fair chance you were conceived to this song.
Donna Summer was born LaDonna Adrian Gaines,December 31,1948 in Boston,Massachusetts,she died of lung cancer on May 17,2012,she was known worldwide as the ‘Queen of Disco.’
Summer first met this songs writers and producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte while living and working in Germany.It was Summer who originally came up with the idea for the song,but because of her religious upbringing she didn’t want to perform it herself.Summer’s erotic moans and groans impressed Moroder so much that he persuaded her to release it as her own song.In an interview in 1976 Summer answered the questions everyone was asking,’Everyone’s asking,were you alone in the studio? Yes,I was alone.Did you touch yourself? Yes,well,actually I had my hand on my knee.Did you fantasise on anything? Yes,on my handsome boyfriend Peter.’
Peter Bellotte was born in 1943 in Barnet,England,other artists he has written for and produced include,Elton John,Tina Turner and Janet Jackson.
Giorgio Moroder was born,26 April,1940 in Urtijei,Italy,he is known as the ‘Father of Disco.’He is credited with pioneering Electronic Dance Music and his work with synthesizers influenced several music genres such as New Wave,Techno and House Music.To date he has written or produced four UK Number 1 singles.
‘When you’re laying so close to me,there’s no place I’d rather you be than with me.’
PLEASE SHARE TO REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.
This is the 2nd highest placed Donna Summer song on this countdown.YOUTUBE.COMDonna Summer – Love To Love You Baby (Original Extended Version) Oasis Records 1975“Love to Love You Baby” is a song by American singer Donna Summer released in 1975. It became one of the first ever disco hits to also be…

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · Yesterday at 1:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
79-Energy 52-Cafe del Mar.
1993-It did not chart when the original version was initially released.The ‘Three ‘N One’ remix reached Number 51 in 1997,in 1998 the ‘Nalin & Kane’ remix peaked at Number 12 and in 2002 the ‘Marco V’ mix reached Number 24.
Best Bit-At 2.09.This track is probably the most remixed song in the world ever.I have made a point of listening to many different mixes of the song,but I always come back to the original version.
Energy 52 was a short lived music project comprising Paul Schmitz-Moormann and Harald Bluchel. Moormann has also released music using the name ‘Kid Paul,’while Bluchel is also known as ‘Cosmic Baby,’they are both very important names in the development of ‘Trance Music.’
Fittingly for what many people consider to be the best Trance song ever made,it is named after the famous bar located in Ibiza,Islas,Baleares,Spain,the Cafe del Mar.
The venue the Cafe del Mar was founded in 1980 and has become a very famous landmark on the island of Ibiza with holidaymakers.In 1999 it started it’s own record label known as ‘Cafe del Mar Music,releasing Balearic,Ambient and Easy listening music of the type that is played at the venue.
PLEASE SHARE TO REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.YOUTUBE.COMCafe Del Mar (Original Video) – Energy 52

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · January 5 at 1:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
80-Beatles-I Am the Walrus.
1967-Has never been released as a single in the UK.
Best Bit-At 2.36.I can vaguely remember being sat in a English school lesson,I must have been about 10 years old.The subject was dissecting and understanding the Beatles song,’She’s Leaving Home.’
Lennon got the idea for the nonsensical lyrics when he received a letter from a student who explained that his English teacher was having the class analyse Beatles songs.On completion of this song Lennon told his close friend Pete Shotton,’Let the F…..’s work that one out.’
‘I Am the Walrus’ was conceived by John Lennon from many different ideas. He wrote the line,’Mis-ter cit-y police-man’ to the melody of a siren he heard in the street.The Walrus refers to the Lewis Carroll poem,’The Walrus and the Carpenter,’from the book ‘Through the Looking Glass.’
Lennon’s friend and former Quarryman,Pete Shotton had recently reminded him of a playground nursery rhyme they used to sing,’Yellow matter custard,green slop pie all mixed together with a dead dog’s eye.’
‘Semolina pilchard’ refers to Sergeant Pilcher of the London Drug Squad.The words ‘Elementary penguin’ means it’s naive to just go around chanting Hare Krishna or putting all your faith in one idol.The voices at the end of the song came from a BBC broadcast of the Shakespeare play King Lear.
The song is taken from the Beatles comedy television film ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’which was first broadcast on BBC1 on Boxing Day 1967.The song was released as the B-side to the McCartney written ‘Hello Goodbye'(see also best songs 927-599-473-456-319-238-218-168 and 141.)
‘Expert,texpert,choking smokers don’t you think the joker laughs at you.’
IF YOU LIKE THIS PLEASE SHARE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.
This is the 4th highest placed Beatles song on this countdown.YOUTUBE.COMI Am The Walrus (Remastered 2009)Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group I Am The Walrus (Remastered 2009) · The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour ℗ 2009…

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · January 4 at 4:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

COMING NEXT THE BEST 80.

I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs,I write the songs

PLEASE SHARE TO REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.

Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · 1 hr · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
81-John Miles-Music.
1976-Number 3 single.
Best Bit-At 2.58.Some songs have vague lyrics,some are practically impossible to decipher,others can have more than one meaning and some you can study for hours and hours and get nowhere,but even my small brain had this one sorted out in 10 seconds.
John Miles was born John Errington,23 April 1949,Jarrow,County Durham,England,he formed his first band while at Jarrow Grammar School with Paul Thompson(later of Roxy Music) and Vic Malcolm(later of Geordie.) In 1971 he pursued a solo career,although none of his songs from that period were successful,his recording of the George Young and Harry Vanda song ‘One Minute Every Hour’ has become a Northern Soul favourite.
In 1975 Miles signed with Decca Records,which led to him working with Alan Parsons and Andrew Powell.Parsons was already a legendary name having been involved in the production of the Beatles ‘Abbey Road,’and Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon'(see also best songs 130.) The orchestral arrangement on ‘Music’ was done by Andrew Powell who has worked alongside all of Britain’s top orchestras.In ‘Pop Music’ his first commission was arranging the debut Album from Cockney Rebel called ‘The Human Menagerie,’which included the song ‘Death Trip.’
Since 1985 Miles has participated almost every year in the ‘Night of the Proms,’a series of concerts held yearly in several European countries and the United States.In 2009 he released the Album ‘The Best of John Miles at the Night of the Proms.’
‘To live without my music would be impossible to do.In this world of troubles my music sees me through.’
PLEASE SHARE TO REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE.
The countdown continues tomorrow at 1.0.pm.YOUTUBE.COMJohn Miles – Music – 1976il più grande successo di John Miles… prodotto da Alan Parsons.. dal…