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FlinterFile: The Lemon Pipers- Green Tambourine
The Lemon Pipers had their biggest hit in 1967. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Player- Baby Come Back
The band Player made their debut in the charts in 1978. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Billy Preston- Will It Go Round In Circles
In 1973, Billy Preston released on of his two number 1 hits he had in the US. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Adriano Celentano- Azzurro
In the Italian music, Paolo Conte is not unknown. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: The Bee Gees- How Deep Is Your Love
1978 was a very successful year for the Bee Gees, as several songs from the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever reached number 1 in the US. This one already hit the top spot at the end of 1977… Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: The Beatles- Yesterday
This Beatles song actually is a solo song from Paul McCartney. Read the rest of this entry
Song of the day: John Lennon- Imagine
John Lennon made a song with a political melody and a great melody. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Simon & Garfunkel- Bridge Over Troubled Water
This song could be seen as the masterpiece of Simon & Garfunkel, though Paul Simon didn’t sing on it. Read the rest of this entry
Song of the day: Procol Harum- A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Gary Brooker and Keith Reid formed the group Procol Harum in 1967, the year they released their biggest hit – and instant classic. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Billy Joel- Goodnight Saigon
Billy Joel wrote a political song in 1983. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: ABBA- Dancing Queen
Some songs don’t need an introduction anymore, and I think this is one of them. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Dolly Parton- You Are
Dolly Parton made a transition from country music to pop music in 1977. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Loose Ends- Hangin’ On A String
The band Loose Ends released their second album in 1985. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: The Hollies- He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
In 1969, Graham Nash left the Hollies to form the group Crosby, Stills & Nash. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Les Humphries Singers- Mama Loo
The disco sound of the Les Humphries Singers was quite popular in the early seventies. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Robin Gibb- Juliet
Robin Gibb was part of the BeeGees, but also released some solo records. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Dillinger- Cokane In My Brain
The Jamaican rapper Dillinger had a big hit in 1977 with his song Cokane In My Brain. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Mary Hopkin- Goodbye
The record label Apple, owned by the Beatles, found in Mary Hopkin one of their first hit artists. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Elton John- Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
What if you think a song is one of the best songs ever written? Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Al Wilson- Show And Tell
Sometimes a song needs a cover to be a hit. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Luv’- Trojan Horse
In 1978, Luv had very much success with their songs. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Mike Oldfield- To France
After having a hit with Moonlight Shadow, sung by Maggie Reilly, Mike Oldfield asked her again to sing on the single To France. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Boney M.- Belfast
Boney M. released a song about Belfast in 1977. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: David Cassidy- How Can I Be Sure
David Cassidy brought an ‘old’ song back in the charts in 1972. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich- Bend It!
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich released a single in 1966. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Kajagoogoo- Too Shy
With this song Kajagoogoo made a successful debut in 1983. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: The Jackson 5- ABC
The Jackson 5 released their second number 1 hit in 1970. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Middle Of The Road- Talk Of All The U.S.A.
The band Middle of the Road started as Part Four, changed their name to Los Caracas, and got the name Middle of the Road in 1970. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: The Firm- Star Trekkin’
In the eighties, the Firm was mainly known for their novelty hits. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Herman’s Hermits- Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter
This song started as a song in the TV-series The Lads. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Elvis Presley- Are You Lonesome Tonight
Roy Turk and Lou Handman wrote the song Are You Lonesome Tonight? in 1926. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: John Dummer’s Famous Music Band- Nine By Nine
John Dummer started a band in 1967, which we would now see as a kind of supergroup. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Joey Dyser- 100 Years
If you’re talking about one hit wonders, this is a good example. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Gary Glitter- I’m The Leader Of The Gang
Gary Glitter is one of those typical examples of glam rock. Read the rest of this entry
Song of the day: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark- Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)
The band Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) didn’t really sing normal love songs. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Dan The Banjo Man- Dan The Banjo Man
From some songs, you can ask yourself how they ever became hits. This is such a song. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: 5000 Volts- I’m On Fire
In the disco era, the band 5000 Volts was very successfull. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Kenny Loggins- Footloose
Dean Pitchfork wrote a script for a movie which was released in 1984. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Wilson Phillips- Release Me
The harmony of Wilson Phillips sold well in 1990. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Madonna- Into The Groove
In 1985, Madonna would have her first UK number 1 hit. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Ellen Foley- We Belong To The Night
Ellen Foley had become famous as the female singer in the song Paradise By The Dashboard Light by Meat Loaf. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: France Gall- Il Jouait Du Piano Debout
France Gall released her new album album Paris, France in 1980. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Frank Duval- Angel Of Mine
Frank Duval was a composer of music, which was used in television series like Derrick (a German detective). Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Modern Talking- You Can Win If You Want
The debut album of Modern Talking, The 1st Album, had quite some hits on it. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: David Soul- Don’t Give Up On Us
David Soul was a singer, but he wasn’t very successful in the early seventies. Because the success didn’t come, he became an actor, playing Hutch in Starsky & Hutch. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Rod Stewart- Passion
Rod Stewart released his tenth album, Foolish Behaviour, in 1980. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: Sonny & Cher- Little Man
In 1966, Sonny & Cher had their biggest hit in the UK after I Got You Babe (1965). Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: The Beatles- Paperback Writer
In 1966, the Beatles had their first hit with a song which was not about love. Read the rest of this entry
FlinterFile: The Rolling Stones- Get Off Of My Cloud
In 1965, the Rolling Stones had to come up with a follow up hit for Satisfaction. Read the rest of this entry
Song of the day: The Mama’s And The Papa’s- Monday Monday
In 1966, John Phillips wrote a new song for his band. Read the rest of this entry
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