Anne Murray’s 1980 single ‘Could I Have This Dance’ is standard for any wedding or anniversary party. A beautiful Waltz about contented lovers; this song makes a perfect, intimate slow dance.
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The last single from Lady Gaga’s 2008 album ‘The Fame’, ‘Paparazzi’ is Gaga’s dance hall poke at the ‘shutter set’. Although debuting at 74 on the Billboard 100 it quickly made up ground and topped out at #6 on the chart — Gaga’s fourth consecutive Top 10 single for 2009. The song has already spawned some loving tributes including a rollicking Swing rendition from Germany’s ‘The Baseballs’.
The third single from the 1988 multi-platinum album ‘Let It Loose’ is this gorgeous Latin-Pop Ballad from Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. The song became Estefan’s fifth Top 10 Hit in the US and ranked in the Top 10 in the UK and other countries worldwide. ‘Can’t Stay Away From You’ includes an original horn arrangement and is a great feature for your female vocalist.
This groovy Gospel Rock number was a big feature for Elvis’ live shows, but none as memorable as that Hawaiian night in 1973. The Dennis Linde number (Hunka Hunka) ‘Burning Love’ is one of the most memorable cuts from the ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ concert. Now, 40 years later this bouny, fun Blues number is just as hip as it was back in Honlulu!
Tiny Dancer’ is a classic Pop ballad from the writing team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The 1972 Gold and Platinum selling song was reported to be Elton’s attempt to encapsulate 70’s California. The song was originally released on John’s fourth album, ‘Madman Across The Water’, but this chart has been taken from his live performance on ‘Elton 60: Live At Maddison Square Garden’.
Rock The Casbah’ is among the Clash’s most iconic 80’s hits along with ‘London Calling’ and ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’. The song reached the Top 10 around the world and is a great example of the artistic breadth of 80’s popular music.
The ‘Harder They Come’ is the opening title track to the 1972 film by the same name, featuring it’s composer and performer — the great Jimmy Cliff. This Reggae classic blurs the line between Jamaican groove and Pop hooks, which is what made Cliff’s sound so accessible to audiences around the world. The song has been rated #341 on Rolling Stones’ ‘500 Greatest Songs Of All Time’.
This second single from 1972’s ‘Can’t Buy A Thrill’ hit #11 on the Billboard charts. It’s catchy combination of Pop, Rock and Jazz sensibilities. The original cut includes one of the greatest Pop Guitar solos of all time by Elliot Randall. Dan’s adapted version was performed on the band’s ’94 and ’95 live tour and captured on the album ‘Alive In America’.
Those long, hot summer nights on the beaches of the US east coast gave birth to a Blue-eyed Soul movement all it’s own. Called ‘Shaggin’ or ‘Beach’ music the genre can account among its greatest hits this groover by Bill Deal and the Rhondels. The Viginia Beach based group hit #23 on the Billboard 100 with ‘What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am’ in 1969. Grab a bit of beach boogie and get down with the Rhondels!
This Elton John and Bernie Taupin ballad is probably one of John’s best known romantic numbers. Written in 1970 and released on Elton’s self-titled 2nd album, ‘Your Song’ reached the top 10 on charts around the world. This classic Pop ballad was rated as number 136 on Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Songs Of All Time’.