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A look back at 2005, 1995, 1985, 1975, 1965 and 1955 pick one song from each |
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I wouldn't say any of these years are up there with the best the decade has to offer musical-wise, with the exception of 1995 which was bloody brilliant 24/7.
My picks: 1955: 'Earth Angel' by the Crew Cuts as one of only about three songs I recognise that entire year! 1965: The Righteous Brothers - You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling, classic ballad. 1975: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody for reasons too discussed millions of times around the world to go into here - overplayed perhaps but utterly brilliant. 1985: Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls, the big breakthrough single from my favourite group. 1995: Pulp - Common People, a year of absolutely hundreds of amazing tracks but this is up there with my ultimate faves. 2005: Pendulum - Slam, the best track from one of the best albums of the noughties. Perhaps too early for 2015 but hopefully amongst all the dross there'll be some epic stuff around. |
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1955 - Love and Marriage, Frank Sinatra. It's the only song I am familiar with as it was the theme tune to my favourite TV programme, Married With Children.
1965 - Californian Girls, The Beach Boys. One of my favourite songs from this era. 1975 - Young American, David Bowie. Don't like much of his music but I do like this one. The Neil Sedaka one was No 1 on the week I was born. 1985 - Frankie, Sister Sledge. Brings back old memories when we used to go to the bowling club discos. This song always got people up dancing. 1995 - Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio. I can still listen to it today and never get bored of it. 2005 - Numb , Linkin Park. The best of a bad bunch. 1985 is the best era for me as it bring back so many good memories for me. |
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1955 - Love and Marriage, Frank Sinatra. It's the only song I am familiar with as it was the theme tune to my favourite TV programme, Married With Children.
My choices: 1955: Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock. Classic 50s Rock 'n' Roll. 1965: California Dreamin - Mamas & The Papas. Many people rave about the 60s, but does doesn't do much for me, however, I quite like this song. 1975: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Maybe an obvious choice, but it's far superior to the rest. 1985: A-Ha - Take On Me. Brilliant pop and a fantastic innovative video for its time. 1995: Everything but the Girl - Missing. The beautiful and underheard voice of Tracey Thorn, with a brilliant dance remix by Todd Terry. 2005: Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. Love how Gorillaz use a mixture of musical styles and guest vocalist to great effect. My favourite decades, in order of preference: 80s, 90s, 70s, 00s, 60s, 50s |
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I was only 1 in 1985 but I would say in
1995: Earth Song, Michael Jackson 2005: Dr Beat, Mylo |
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Wasn't really around for 1965 & 1975...but looked what was released to give me an idea so I have picked the following:-
1965 - Mr Tambourine Man - the Byrds 1975 - Couldn't see anything I would pick 1985 - I Feel For You - Chaka Kahn (played everywhere, fantastic song) 1995 - Waterfalls - TLC 2005 - Best of You - Foo Fighters 1980's will be the best, just for the memories. |
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1955 The Platters "Only You"
1965 Petula Clark " Downtown" 1975 Gloria Gaynor "Never Can Say Goodbye" 1985 Madonna "Material Girl" 1995 TLC "Waterfalls" 2005 Gwen Stefani "Hollaback Girl" |
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Don't know much pre 90s-
1995: Total Eclipse of the Heart- Nicki French 2005: Sugababes- Push The Button |
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1955: Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
1965: California Dreamin' - The Mamas & the Papas 1975: I Wanna Sausage Roll All Night - Kiss 1985: There Must Be An Angel - Eurythmics 1995: Wonderwall - Oasis 2005: Best of You - Foo Fighters |
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1985- Whitney Houston- Saving All My Love oStevie Wonder's Part Time Lover
1995- Gangster's Paradise- Coolio or TLC Waterfalls 2005- Slow Down-Bobby Valentino |
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Oh the days of the Crazy Frog. Hahaha
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1965 - Rolling Stones, Little Red Rooster
1975 - Led Zeppelin, Kashmir 1985 - Waterboys, Whole of the moon 1995 - Ash, Girl from Mars 2005 - Royksopp, What Else Is There |
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1995 - Michael Jackson - You are not alone
2005 - Mariah Carey - We belong together |
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1955 - Rock around the clock - Bill Haley and his comets
1965 - Daytripper - The Beatles 1975 - Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen 1985 - I want to know what love is - Foreigner 1995 - Roll with it - Oasis 2005 - Wake me up when September ends - Greenday I was 14 in 2005 and most of those songs bring back memories of school and singing along with my friends at breaktime but listening to them just now, they kind of suck. Also think 1965 was one of the best years in music and it was really hard to pick just one, i think they were all fantastic! |
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1955 - platters, only you
1965 - yardbirds - heart full of soul 1975 - steve harley and cockney rebel, - come up and see me make me smile 1985 - wham, - everything she wants 1995 - echobelly, - dark therapy 2005 - reflekt, - need to feel loved |
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1955 - CHERRY PINK & APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE......................Perez Prado
1965 - WE CAN WORK IT OUT..................................................................Beatles 1975 - AUTOBAHN....................................................................................Kraftwerk 1985 - SLAVE TO THE RHYTHM......................................................Grace Jones 1995 - A GIRL LIKE YOU....................................................................Edwin Collins 2005 - BAD DAY................................................................................Daniel Powter |
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1955 - Tutti-Frutti, Little Richard
1965 - Nowhere To Run, Martha & the Vandellas 1975 - Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pink floyd 1985 - The Show, Doug E Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew 1995 - Higher State of Consciousness, Josh Wink 2005 - I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor, Arctic Monkeys |
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Very difficult to boil down each year to just one track, but as of now...
2005 AMERIE - 1 Thing 1995 BJORK - Hyperballad 1985 NEW ORDER - The Perfect Kiss 1975 ABBA - S.O.S. 1965 BEATLES - We Can Work It Out 1955 JULIE LONDON - Cry Me A River |
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Also think 1965 was one of the best years in music and it was really hard to pick just one, i think they were all fantastic!
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'55 - Mr Sandman - The Four Aces
'65 - I Can't Explain - The Who '75 - Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor '85 - Alive And Kicking - Simple Minds '95 - Never Forget - Take That '05 - Somebody Told Me - The Killers |
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1955- Frank Sinatra Love and Marriage
1965- Righteous Brothers You've lost that loving feeling 1975- Elton John Philadelphia Freedom 1985- Huey Lewis and the News Power of Love 1995- Montell Jordan This is how we do it 2005- Artic Monkeys I bet you look good on the dancefloor |
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Also think 1965 was one of the best years in music and it was really hard to pick just one, i think they were all fantastic!
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