"Private Eyes" is the hit 1981 single by Hall & Oates and the title track from their album of that year. The song was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for two weeks, from November 7 through November 20, 1981. This single was the band's third of six number one hits (the first two being "Rich Girl" and "Kiss on My List"), and their second number one hit of the 1980s. It was succeeded in the number one position by Olivia Newton-John's "Physical," which was in turn succeeded by another single from Hall and Oates, "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)." 1 Private Eyes 2 Looking For A Good Sign 3 I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) 4 Mano A Mano 5 Did It In A Minute 6 Head Above Water 7 Tell Me What You Want 8 Friday Let Me Down 9 Unguarded Minute 10 Your Imagination 11 Some Men
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Released Summer 1980, Produced by Quincy Jones released on Jone's start up label Qwest Records in conjuction with Warner Bros. Records this album would chart number one on both the Top Soul Albums and Jazz Albums Chart as well as number there on the Billboard Pop Albums charts. Lead by the number one single on the Soul Singles chart, "Give Me the Night" The song "Moody´s Mood" was recorded with R&B singer Patti Austin. This would be the only album that Quincy Jones would produce for George Benson. Love X Love Off Broadway Moody's Mood Give Me The Night What's On Your Mind Dinorah, Dinorah Love Dance Star Of A Story (X) Midnight Love Affair Turn Out The Lamplight
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The Floaters were an African American, R&B vocal group, from the Sojourner Truth housing projects in Detroit, Michigan, that formed in 1976. Float On is a 1977 hit song by the R&B/soul group The Floaters. The spoken verses combine two popular memes from the time, star signs and video and phone dating, in lines like Aquarius and my name is Ralph / Now I like a woman who loves her freedom. Released from their self-titled debut album, it became one of the biggest singles of the year, spending six weeks at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart and was also a crossover hit, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.Float On also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. 1 Float On 2 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 3 Got To Find a Way 4 I Bet You Get the One You Love 5 Everything Happens for a Reason 6 Take One Step at a Time 7 No Stronger Love 8 I Am So Glad I Took My Time
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His classic voice becomes the first player in the era of disco with some songs that depopulated in Discoteque: You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), Dance (Disco Heat), I Who Have Nothing and Stars. (double LP, recorded live) Living Proof, recorded at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House 1 overture 2 body strong 3 Blackbird 4 could it bee magic a song for you 5 happiness 6 love man(oh, where can you be) 7 sharing something 8 you are my friend 9 dance (disco heat) 10 you make me feel(mighty real) 11 can't stop dancing 12 in my fantasy II 13 can't stop dancing(reprise)
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Curtis is the debut album by American soul/funk artist Curtis Mayfield, released in September 1970. Produced by Mayfield, it was released on his own label Curtom Records. The musical styles of Curtis moved further away from the pop-soul sounds of Mayfield's previous group The Impressions and featured more of a funk and psychedelia inspired sound. The album's subject matter incorporates political and social concerns of the time. 1 (Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go 2 The Other Side Of Town 3 The Makings Of You 4 We the People Who are Darker than Blue 5 Move On Up 6 Miss Black America 7 Wild And Free 8 Give It Up
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti, born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun (Nigeria), and also known by his nickname "The Black President" (Abeokuta, October 15, 1938 - Lagos, August 2, 1997) was a revolutionary musician and human rights activist from Nigeria, inventor of the genre afrobeat and considered among the most influential African musicians of the twentieth century. 1 lady 2 shakara (oloje) 3 j'ehin j'ehin (chop teeth, chop teeth) 4 egbe mi o (carry me) 5 who're you 6 buy africa 7 fight to finish 8 let's start
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Leroy Gomez is an American singer, lead singer of the seventies Santa Esmeralda, who in 1977 became famous around the world with a cover of the song "Do not Let Me Be Misunderstood, originally written in 1964 by Nina Simone .. 1 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 2 Esmeralda Suite 3 Gloria 4 You're My Everything 5 Black Pot
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American Graffiti is a 1973 coming of age comedy-drama film co-written/directed by George Lucas, and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips and Harrison Ford. Set in 1962 Modesto, California, American Graffiti is a study of the cruising and rock and roll cultures popular among the Post-World War II baby boom generation. The film is a nostalgic portrait of teenage life in the early 1960s told in a series of vignettes, featuring the story of a group of teenagers and their adventures within one night. Side 1_2 1 (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley 2 Sixteen Candles - The Crests 3 Runaway - Del Shannon 4 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? - Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers 5 That'll Be the Day - Buddy Holly 6 Fannie Mae - Buster Brown 7 At the Hop - Flash Cadillac, Continental Kids, Flash Cadillac 8 She's So Fine - Flash Cadillac, Continental Kids, Flash Cadillac 9 Stroll - The Diamonds 10 See You in September - The Tempos 11 Surfin' Safari - The Beach Boys 12 (He's) The Great Imposter - The Fleetwoods, The Fleetwoods 13 Almost Grown - Chuck Berry 14 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters 15 Little Darlin' - The Diamonds 16 Peppermint Twist - Joey Dee & the Starliters 17 Barbara Ann - The Regents 18 Book of Love - The Monotone 19 Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly 20 Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey Listen 21 Great Pretender - The Platters Side 3_4 1 Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino 2 Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry 3 I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos 4 Get A Job - The Silhouettes 5 To The Aisle - The Five Satins 6 Do You Wanna Dance - Bobby Freeman 7 Party Doll - Buddy Knox 8 Come Go With Me - The Del-Vikings 9 You're Sixteen-You're Beautiful (And You're Mine) - Johnny Burnette 10 Love Potion No. 9 - The Clovers 11 Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners 12 Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper 13 Teen Angel - Mark Dinning 14 Crying In The Chapel - Sonny Till & The Orioles 15 A Thousand Miles Away - The Heartbeats 16 Heart And Soul - The Cleftones 17 Green Onions - Booker T. & The M.G's 18 Only You (And You Alone) - The Platters 19 Goodnight, Well It's Time To Go - The Spaniels 20 All Summer Long - The Beach Boys
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Delegation was a British soul musical group with a lengthy career, and an amount of international success. They are generally viewed in the U.S. as a one-hit wonder, based on the crossover hit, "Oh Honey" (1978). Their biggest UK success came in 1977, with the Top 30 hit single, "Where Is The Love (We Used to Know)". In 1979, Delegation released Eau De Vie, on the Ariola label and had international hits with "Heartache #9", "You And I" and the "Put A Little Love On Me".
Heartache No. 9 Sho' 'Nuff Sold On You One More Step To Take Blue Girl Darlin' (I Think About You) You And I Stand Up (Reach For The Sky) Welcome To My World Put A Little Love On Me
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B.T. Express (originally named Brooklyn Trucking Express) was an American funk/disco group, that had a number of successful songs during the 1970s. Shout! (Shout It Out) is the fifth album by the Brooklyn, New York band B.T. Express. Released in February 1978 on Columbia Records 1 Shout It Out 2 What You Do In The Dark 3 Put It In (In The Pocket) 4 I Want You With Me 5 Shake It Off 6 You Got Something 7 Look At The People 8 It's In Your Blood 9 Ride On B.T.
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Chicago 16 is the 16th album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1982. The album marks the beginning of a new era for Chicago. It is the first album in a decade-long association with new label Warner Bros. Records; the band's first project to be produced by David Foster; and their first bona fide hit album since 1978's Hot Streets, giving the group a significant and lengthy "second wind" in commercial fortunes, in some ways eclipsing their considerable 1970s successes. "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" is a 1982 Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit ballad performed by American rock group Chicago, written by band member Peter Cetera and producer David Foster from the album Chicago 16, released in 1982. The song hit number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on September 11 of that year. It was their first top 50 hit since "No Tell Lover" in 1978. 1. What You're Missing 2. Waiting For You To Decide 3. Bad Advice 4. Chains 5. Hard To Say I'm Sorry 6. Follow Me 7. Sonny Think Twice 8. What Can I Say 9. Rescue You 10. Love Me Tomorrow
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Curtis in Chicago is a 1973 live album by Curtis Mayfield and others. Mayfield is joined by The Impressions, Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler and others in a review of Mayfield's then-fifteen years as a recording artist. 1 Superfly 2 For Your Precious Love 3 I'm So Proud 4 Once In My Life 5 Preacher Man 6 If I Were Only a Child Again 7 Duke of Earl 8 Love Oh Love 9 Amen
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Once upon a time the music of the 70s, Disco Music, Funky, Soul, Pop Music, who made the history of those years. I was born in the mid 60s, so i lived right in the evolution of these sounds. This blog wants to revive after more than 20 years, the music of those years, memories, friends, first loves ..... For those not familiar with these genres, is a good opportunity to approach these fantastic sounds. Welcome to all and good listening....
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