This will be review between friends of all the number one songs from the Hot 100 according to Billboard from 1979 to 2007. Tim and I will comment on what we have seen. Comments and memories would be appreciated.
So what is up first on the list.
Well 79' is up and the first is The Knack - My Sharona
THE KNACK My Sharona 1979 ナック マイシャローナ
It's simply a classic
It sure is and it's old enough now that will will never be overplayed over the radio again.
It true, but I do find that you can only listen to them a few times anyway.
What is next?
Well we have Blondie - Call Me. That was for 1980.
Blondie - Call Me
That was great, how can you not like this song?
It's got a hypnotic beat to it, but that is really it for me.
Well for 81' we have Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
[via FoxyTunes / Kim Carnes]
I really have no clue what this song is about.
It's about a woman that you're interested in.
No wonder I'm single.
Ha ha ha ...
Next we have for 82' is Olivia Newton-John - Physical
Olivia Newton -John
[via FoxyTunes / Olivia Newton-John]
What the hell were we thinking when we rated this one.
The song rocks, but the video was whacked.
Okay, next in 83' is Police - Every breath you take.
The police - Every breath you take
[via FoxyTunes / The Police]
This is our stalker song.
This is still a 80's classic and still well written; some respect please...
For 84' we have Prince and the Revolution - When Dove's Cry
Prince When Doves Cry
It's rather interesting song, you can think about this one all day.
I never paid any attention to the lyrics just the great instrumental.
It's fun nevertheless, so next time pay attention. We have 85' next on the list with Wham!/George Michael - Careless Whisper
George michael - Careless whispers
[via FoxyTunes / George Michael]
So this is a song about a man who had an affair and felt bad for it??
Well yes, but the slow songs provided many a good moment at the school dances.
So it has a similar message to Uncle Kracker - Follow Me.
Yes, it does, sometimes you read to much into this.
Next is an 86' classic Dionne Warwick and Friends - That's what friends are for
That's What Friends Are For
[via FoxyTunes / Dionne Warwick]
It's a mushy song, but it works for a lot of girls when they are having problems.
I just love the harmonica. That's all.
The next is 87' with Bangles - Walk like an Egyptian
Bangles - Walk like an Egyptian
[via FoxyTunes / The Bangles]
Still a great dancing song with high energy and rhythm.
I just remember the dorky dance with the head doing a slow bob and the hands in classic Egyptian form moving back and forth, I love it because I could do it.
Yes, I'm sure you could. Anyways lets go 88' with George Michael - Faith
George Michael Faith
[via FoxyTunes / George Michael]
It another classic song with fun in the music.
Somehow most girls still thinks he's hot.
Go figure, anyways onto 89' with Chicago - Look Away (this is the only video we could find with the music).
Look Away - Chicago
There are still too many Friends fans.
This is still a popular breakup song even today, but you don't always hear it with company around you know a sort of a private listening.
Man must you be so depressing... Speaking of which is the 90' top fav Wilson Phillips - Hold on
Wilson Phillips - Hold On
[via FoxyTunes / Wilson Phillips]
That is not depressing, this song is instilling hope. Another that you can play at the end of the day.
I guess so, but doesn't that seem corny to go home an purposely play this song.
Yes, but that what the 80/90's radio stations are for. And why people still listen to them. Let move on to 91' with Bryan Adams - I do it for you.
Bryan Adams- Everything I Do
[via FoxyTunes / Bryan Adams]
A cool song to impress the ladies. And a great slow dance song.
I grew past this song, I sort of had a Bryan Adams overload.
Well in 92' we had Boyz II Men - End of the road
Boyz II Men - End Of The Road
[via FoxyTunes / Boyz II Men]
This has to be a R&B classic, and many people will still look on this song fondly.
This is where we start to see the introduction of the boy bands, and I'm still wondering whether it's a good thing or not.
Next on our list of sappy songs is 93' version of Whitney Houston - I will always love you
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
[via FoxyTunes / Whitney Houston]
You nail sappy, but I danced this with my first girlfriend so I love this song.
I guess the reason why we love these songs are because of the memories attached to them.
Next on to one of my favorite in 94' Ace of Base - The sign
Ace of Base - The Sign
[via FoxyTunes / Ace of Base]
This was an ultimate party song whether in the car,working, or after school.
I agree this song has absolutely no flaws.
The next on our list is another heavy bass melody in 95' from Coolio/L.V. - Gansta's Paradise
Gangsta Paradise
It seemed after this song everyone was a Gangster, and that rap was the new cool. And that this song kept it there.
I love the Weird Al version, but with out this one that would be hard.
The next on the list is 96's Los Del Rio - Macarena ( Bayside Boys Mix )
Macarena-(bayside boys remix)-LOS DEL RIO
[via FoxyTunes / Los Del Río]
Another song that I'm surprised that this made the number one song.
I know who thought two old guys could pull this off.
It's catchy but it amazes me that this stayed so strong through the whole year. Anyways next is 97' the year of tragedy with Elton John - Candle in the wind/Something about the way you look tonight.
Elton John Candle in the wind/goodbye english's rose
[via FoxyTunes / Elton John]
Elton John - Something About the Way You Look Tonight
[via FoxyTunes / Elton John]
In the radio version they combined the two didn't they?
Yes, or it would have been two long. I thought that Princess Diana was a good person, but the world mourning for her went on for months and this song soon lost it's favor in my eyes. But his other song was dwarfed. I would have liked to her it more.
The next song is 98's Next - Too Close
Next-Too Close
This was another club favorite, but it really was not an overplayed song due to the suggested sexual content.
I think that is why it was played in the club.
Oh Yeah...
The next is the end of the millennium favorite Cher - Believe
Cher Believe
For how many decades Cher has been through to come out with a song like this is simply incredible.
Cher has been able to capture her audience no matter what. Great song and appropriate for 99' in my opinion.
Next in 2000 is Faith Hill -Breathe.
Faith Hill - Breathe (Video)
[via FoxyTunes / Faith Hill]
This was the first country song in my lifetime to hit the number one spot of the billboard this year.
It was very popular and overplayed, but no one ever complained about this. It was very well written.
Next in 01' was the band Lifehouse - Hanging by a moment
Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment (Music Video)
Great song and this will always stay a classic song. You can actually play this song and never get tired of it.
You can always overplay a song, but this song does relate to a lot of people on many levels; go Lifehouse.
Next is 02' with Nickelback - How you remind me
nickleback how you remind me
[via FoxyTunes / Nickelback]
This is a perfect song because it carries a great tune and it fits our generation of how we don't quite fit in with the rest of society.
When I think of rock this is one of the songs that comes to mind. It will forever play in every jukebox across America.
03' carries 50 cent - In da Club
50 Cent - In Da Club: MTV Version
I wasn't aware of this one then I tend to avoid swearing in my songs
It carries my memories of lost friends that always used to listen to stuff like this, I guess they all got together this year.
Next is 04' with Usher w/ lil Jon & Ludacris - Yeah
Yeah- Usher Feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
This was really all over the radio in the clubs, work and everywhere. It drove me crazy.
I wasn't sure if I liked this song or not. I like certain parts but others I found annoying. Here is to 04'
Next is 05' with Mariah Carey - We belong together
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together: Closed Captioned
[via FoxyTunes / Mariah Carey]
We can see that Rap and R&B have been more popular over the past few years. Mariah Carey has always had a great voice.
I really didn't connect with this song of hers I feel like her other songs have been better.
The next is the American Idol end song from 06', Daniel Powter - Bad Day
Daniel Powter - Bad Day
[via FoxyTunes / Daniel Powter]
The simple reason why this was popular was because people could relate to it.
Yes, but it was overplayed. Good but way overplayed and still is.
Last in 07' is Beyonce - Irreplacable
Beyonce-Irreplaceable
Beyonce created a women power song with this one. I have see this song with more breakups around campus than any other.
That is true... my girlfriend listened to this song about 20 times before she dumped me. If I sound bitter then I am.
So that the wrap up for 79' to 07' fort the number one songs. It just amazing to see what changes in tastes and styles from then until now.
3 comments:
I really like the videos and the different colored text you used. It was relatively short to read, but maybe you could try eliminating some of the unnecessary spaces through out your post so that it doesn't appear so long.
This was really interesting I liked it alot. It was almost overwhelming cause it was so long but it kept my attention. There were also a couple of spelling errors throughout but I could still understand. Maybe more could be added about the "recall" element? There's definitely observation and conversation though. Good job I was impressed.
Really cool idea but there were a few typos, such as "Yes, it does, sometimes you read to much into this." to should be too. Also "I would have liked to her it more." it doesn't make much sense but i think you meant hear. Overall I think you did a really good job but it could use some editing and some of your links no longer work.
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