Monday, August 31, 2015

CAFFE` LATTE`TOP 2000 TRACKS {EXPANDED EDITION}

#1967 PLEASE SEND ME SOMEONE TO LOVE Sade

Sade covered the Percy Mayfield jazz/ blues classic "Please Send Me Someone To Love" for the 1993 'Philadelphia' movie soundtrack. With Sade Adu's vocals, the universal yearning for love is conveyed to great effect.

#1968 A HEART IN NEW YORK Art Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel's execution of "A Heart In New York" sounds reminiscent of his work (with Paul Simon) on 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. The song, from his 1981 album 'Scissors Cut' and written by Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle,  used 'Bridge...' producer Roy Halee.

The list is a ranking made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice.This expanded section now includes songs from the last few years. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.
2 new songs ranked in positions 1501-2000 will be added each week.
200 BEST ALBUMS. Update:  #154. This countdown continues later in the week.
THE CAFFE` LATTE`
200
MOST RECOMMENDED ALBUMS
Some are the best selling, while others may be obscure, but the albums listed here are all worthy of a listen. No compilation/ best of sets. Only exceptional live albums included.
#154
(WHAT'S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?: OASIS
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 [1995] 
Oasis is at its best on 'What's The Story (Morning Glory)?'. There is growth and a deeper understanding of how to keep listeners interested. The variety in the track selection makes this a superior progression from its predecessor. Oasis spearheaded the revival of British guitar pop during the 1990s by drawing influence from groups such as the Beatles and the Kinks. Highlight tracks: She's Electric; Wonderwall & Don't Look Back In Anger.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

60 YEARS OF THE ROCK ERA. This update: 1970 (Winners). Next weekend- 1971 & 1972.
60 YEARS OF
ROCK
BEST OF 1970
-WINNERS-
TOP VOCAL PERFORMANCE 1970
I WANT YOU BACK The Jackson 5
(THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU The Carpenters
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Simon & Garfunkel
I’LL BE THERE The Jackson 5
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN The Carpenters
YOUR SONG Elton John
AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH Diana Ross
EL CONDOR PASA Simon & Garfunkel
MAYBE I’M AMAZED Paul McCartney
FIRE AND RAIN James Taylor

TOP MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 1970
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Simon & Garfunkel
PARANOID Black Sabbath
THE IMMIGRANT SONG Led Zeppelin
LET IT BE [Album] The Beatles
TEARS OF A CLOWN Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
THANK YOU (FALETTIN ME BE MICE ELF AGIN) Sly & The Family Stone
BLACK NIGHT Deep Purple
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Santana
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN The Carpenters

TOP SONG 1970
WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN The Carpenters
LET IT BE The Beatles
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Simon & Garfunkel
YOUR SONG Elton John
I WANT YOU BACK The Jackson 5
LOLA The Kinks
(THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU The Carpenters
I’LL BE THERE The Jackson 5
VENUS Shocking Blue
AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH Diana Ross

TOP ALBUM 1970
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Simon & Garfunkel
WOODSTOCK Various artists
LET IT BE The Beatles
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR  Various Artists
COSMO’S FACTORY Creedence Clearwater Revival

TOP GROUP 1970
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
SIMON & GARFUNKEL
THE JACKSON 5
THE CARPENTERS
LED ZEPPELIN
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
THE BEATLES
SANTANA
CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG
THE TEMPTATIONS

TOP MALE 1970
STEVIE WONDER
ELTON JOHN
JAMES BROWN
NEIL DIAMOND
CAT STEVENS

TOP FEMALE 1970
ARETHA FRANKLIN
DIANA ROSS
JONI MITCHELL
JANIS JOPLIN
ANNE MURRAY

RECORDING OF THE YEAR 1970
WOODSTOCK Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I WANT YOU BACK The Jackson 5
COSMO’S FACTORY [Album] Creedence Clearwater Revival
WAR Edwin Starr
INSTANT KARMA! John Lennon
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR [Album] Various Artists
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER Simon & Garfunkel
(THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU The Carpenters
LET IT BE [Album] The Beatles
YOUR SONG Elton John

ACT OF THE YEAR 1970
THE JACKSON 5
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
LED ZEPPELIN
THE BEATLES
ELTON JOHN
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
THE CARPENTERS
CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG
SIMON & GARFUNKEL
DIANA ROSS

INDUSTRY FIGURE/s OF THE YEAR 1970
NORMAN WHITFIELD & BARRETT STRONG

60 YEARS OF THE ROCK ERA. This update: 1970.
60 YEARS OF
ROCK
(1955-2015)
1970
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-The Beatles' final song is recorded ("I Me Mine").
-Diana Ross has her solo stage debut.
-Tammi Terrell dies of a brain tumour. 
-The Faces re-form & add Rod Stewart to the line-up.
-Paul McCartney releases his 1st solo album.
-"American Top 40" with Casey Kasem begins.
-Elton John performs at L.A.'s Troubador. 
-Jimi Hendrix dies.
-Curtis Mayfield quits The Impressions.
-Diana Ross scores her 1st solo #1 single.
-Janis Joplin fatally overdoses.
-"Jesus Christ Superstar"emerges.
-Jerry Lee Lewis divorces his wife Myra Brown.
-George Harrison releases 'All Things Must Pass'.
-Paul McCartney files a writ for the end of the Beatles.
 
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A new decade dawned in 1970 as the 1960s drew to its close. That period's biggest group, The Beatles, called it quits. Later, rock suffered the loss of 2 legendary performers. Diana Ross launched her solo career after leaving The Supremes. Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" offered reassurance and comfort after the revolutionary winds of the previous decade. It struck a chord. As did John Lennon's "Instant Karma!". Change was afoot. Led Zeppelin further established itself as a hard rock / heavy metal supergroup. Deep Purple and Black Sabbath followed. Elton John broke through with "Your Song". The Jackson 5 scored a string of hit singles. Edwin Starr delivered an athem for peace with "War".
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Saturday, August 29, 2015

60 YEARS OF THE ROCK ERA. This update: 1969 (Winners). Tomorrow- 1970.
60 YEARS OF
ROCK
BEST OF 1969
-WINNERS-
TOP VOCAL PERFORMANCE 1969
THE BOXER Simon & Garfunkel
SPACE ODDITY David Bowie
PROUD MARY Creedence Clearwater Revival
AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN The Fifth Dimension
SOMETHING The Beatles
IN THE GHETTO Elvis Presley
SOMEDAY WE’LL BE TOGETHER Diana Ross & The Supremes
SWEET CAROLINE Neil Diamond
SON OF A PREACHER MAN Dusty Springfield
LAY LADY LAY Bob Dylan

TOP MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 1969
EVERYDAY PEOPLE Sly & The Family Stone
GIMME SHELTER The Rolling Stones
TIME IS TIGHT Booker T & The MGs
SOMETHING The Beatles
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Led Zeppelin
GREEN RIVER Creedence Clearwater Revival
YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT The Rolling Stones
SPINNING WHEEL Blood, Sweat & Tears
SPACE ODDITY David Bowie
COME TOGETHER The Beatles

TOP SONG 1969
SOMETHING The Beatles
SPACE ODDITY David Bowie
SUSPICIOUS MINDS Elvis Presley
BAD MOON RISING Creedence Clearwater Revival
GET BACK The Beatles
EVERYDAY PEOPLE Sly & The Family Stone
PROUD MARY Creedence Clearwater Revival
SWEET CAROLINE Neil Diamond
HE AIN’T HEAVY, HE’S MY BROTHER The Hollies
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Led Zeppelin

TOP ALBUM 1969
ABBEY ROAD The Beatles
BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS Blood Sweat & Tears
DUSTY IN MEMPHIS Dusty Springfield
LET IT BLEED Rolling Stones
STAND! Sly & The Family Stone

TOP GROUP 1969
THE TEMPTATIONS
THE WHO
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
LED ZEPPELIN
THE ROLLING STONES
THE BEATLES
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS
THE SUPREMES
SIMON & GARFUNKEL

TOP MALE 1969
JAMES BROWN
ELVIS PRESLEY
JOHNNY CASH
STEVIE WONDER
MARVIN GAYE

TOP FEMALE 1969
ARETHA FRANKLIN
JANIS JOPLIN
BARBRA STREISAND
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
LAURA NYRO

RECORDING OF THE YEAR 1969
GIVE PEACE A CHANCE The Plastic Ono Band
EVERYDAY PEOPLE Sly & The Family Stone
GET BACK The Beatles
SOMEDAY WE’LL BE TOGETHER Diana Ross & The Supremes
SUSPICIOUS MINDS Elvis Presley
AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN The Fifth Dimension
COME TOGETHER The Beatles
PROUD MARY Creedence Clearwater Revival
SPACE ODDITY David Bowie
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Led Zeppelin

ACT OF THE YEAR 1968
THE SUPREMES
THE BEATLES
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
ELVIS PRESLEY
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
THE ROLLING STONES
ARETHA FRANKLIN
LED ZEPPELIN
THE WHO
BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS

INDUSTRY FIGURE OF THE YEAR 1969
TOM DOWDTom Dowd
The Caffe` Latte` Top 10 Tracks this week:

1 The Other Boys NERVO ftg. KYLIE MINOGUE, JAKE SHEARS & NILE RODGERS   1wk               3 3

2 Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do) RUMER                                                    4 2

3 First Time ICONA POP                                                                                      5 2

4 Love Till It's Over HOUSE TWINS  ftg. HELENA PAPRIZOU                                          6 2

5 Unstoppable LIANNE LA HAVAS                                                                                   1 6

6 I Won't Tell A Soul CHARLIE PUTH                                                                                  2 4

7 Headlights ROBIN SCHULZ  ftg. ILSEY                                                                                7 2

8 Sunset In Southern California ACE OF BASE                                                                   NEW

9 Girl From Sweden ERIC SAADE                                                                           NEW

10 Tempted GIORGIO MORODER ftg. MATTHEW KOMA                                                   10 9

THE CAFFE` LATTE`
TOP 10 ALBUMS – AUGUST 2015
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1 DÉJÀ VU Giorgio Moroder       3 months         1 3
2 BLOOD Lianne La Havas                                                      NEW
3 MALE Natalie Imbruglia                                                         NEW
4 NINA REVISITED A TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Various Artists                2 2
5 HIDDEN GEMS Ace of Base                                                  5 4
6 NO PLACE IN HEAVEN Mika                                                  4 3
7 THE COMPLETE GREATEST HITS The Eagles                       6 7
8 THE ORIGINAL HIGH [Deluxe Edition] Adam Lambert               3 3
9 X Ed Sheeran                                                                       9 7
10 IN THE LONELY HOUR Sam Smith                                      10 7