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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:24:35 GMT 1
This is week 5 of the top 10 countdowns of the 60th anniversary of the UK chart, which comes up in November, every week I will be counting down all the anniversary Top 10's Chart show style, 2 different years per week. There is a front cover & You Tube link for each. I have used an online random selector to select each year. They are all around W/E 15th November each year. Thanks to wikepida for the trivia. Chartstats & You Tube for the media content. First This week the 15th anniversary chart from November 1967. First The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, harmonica and guitar), Pete Townshend (guitar, keyboards and vocals), John Entwistle (bass guitar, brass and vocals) and Keith Moon (drums and percussion). I Can See For Miles will peak here. up 3 Number 10  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:26:18 GMT 1
John William "Long John" Baldry (12 January 1941 – 21 July 2005) was an English and Canadian blues singer and a voice actor. He sang with many British musicians, with Rod Stewart and Elton John appearing in bands led by Baldry in the 1960s. He enjoyed pop success in the UK where Let the Heartaches Begin reached No. 1 in 1967 and in Australia where his duet with Kathi McDonald You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' reached number two in 1980. Baldry lived inCanada from the late 1970s until his death. There he continued to make records and dovoiceover work. He was well known for the voice of Dr Robotnik in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. this is Let The Heartaches Begin New at Number 9  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:27:23 GMT 1
Donovan (born Donovan Philips Leitch, 10 May 1946) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist. Initially labelled as an imitator of Bob Dylan, Donovan quickly developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music (notablycalypso). He has variously lived in Scotland, London, California and Ireland, and currently lives with his family in County Cork in Ireland. Number 8 up 6 with There Is A Mountain  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:29:20 GMT 1
Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) is an English singer-songwriter best known as a member and vocalist of rock band The Animals, and the funk rock band War and for his aggressive stage performance. He was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's list - The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. up 1 to Number 7San Franciscan Nights  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:31:30 GMT 1
The Troggs are an English rock band from the 1960s that had a number of hits in UK and the US. Their most famous songs include the Hot 100 chart topper "Wild Thing", "With a Girl Like You", and "Love Is All Around". "Wild Thing" is ranked #257 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was an influence on garage rockand punk rock. Number 6 up 1 Troggs - Love Is All Around  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:33:05 GMT 1
Two going down 1, first Number 5 Engelbert Humperdinck - The Last Waltz  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:33:47 GMT 1
next we have Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich - Zabadak! Number 4  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:34:44 GMT 1
Top 3 on the 15th anniversary chart. The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Rayand Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, The Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall,folk and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accompanied the band during studio sessions in the mid-1960s. Later, various keyboardists, including John Gosling and Ian Gibbons, were full-time members. Autumn Almanac up 2 to Number 3  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:35:38 GMT 1
Two to go, both are number 1's, one is a former. Number 2 No Move for The Bee Gees - Massachusetts  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:36:25 GMT 1
The Top 10 for the 15th anniversary chart, November 1967. 10 [13] The Who - I Can See For Miles 9 [NE] Long John Baldry - Let The Heartaches Begin 8 [14] Donovan - There Is A Mountain 7 [8] Eric Burdon - San Franciscan Nights 6 [7] Troggs - Love Is All Around 5 [4] Engelbert Humperdinck - The Last Waltz 4 [3] Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich - Zabadak! 3 [5] The Kinks - Autumn Almanac 2 [2] The Bee Gees - Massachusetts Number 1 Week 2 Foundations - Baby Now That I've Found You  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:36:50 GMT 1
Another Anniversary Top 10 Later.
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:52:48 GMT 1
The 52nd Anniversary chart from November 2004. Jamelia - DJ/Stop down 1 to Number 10  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:53:52 GMT 1
Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984) is an Australian singer-songwriter and pianist. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she enrolled in dancing, acting, singing and piano classes at a young age, beginning her career as a child actress, starring in various television shows. Goodrem rose to prominence in 2002, starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours as Nina Tucker. Out Of The Blue New at Number 9  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:54:41 GMT 1
Coming up 3 songs that are a reworking of old classics, the originals were done by, Steve Winwood, Bobby Brown & Rose Royce. First at Number 8 Eric Prydz - Call On Me, Staying Put  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:56:21 GMT 1
"Call on Me" is a dance music track based on a re-recorded sample of Steve Winwood's 1982 song "Valerie". When Prydz presented the track to Winwood, he was so impressed with what Prydz had done, he collaborated with him and re-recorded the vocals to fit the track better. Down 4 to Number 7 Britney Spears - My Prerogative  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:57:07 GMT 1
Next Christina Aguilera - Car Wash ft Missy down 2 to Number 6  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:58:03 GMT 1
Top 5 of the 52nd Anniversary chart. Usher Terry Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". Confessions Part II/My Boo Stays put at Number 5  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:58:49 GMT 1
Blue are an English pop boyband. The band consists of Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan,Duncan James and Antony Costa. Blue originally formed in 2000 before splitting in 2005. They reformed in April 2009 and represented the United Kingdom at theEurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany with the song "I Can". They came 11th, earning 100 points. On This chart a New Entry Number 4 Curtain Falls  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 20:59:43 GMT 1
Last Weeks Number 1 is Number 3 Eminem - Just Lose It  |
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Post by Sm1ffj on May 6, 2012 21:01:11 GMT 1
Two left, both Not from the UK. Number 2 Stays Put for Destiny's Child - Lose my breath  |
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