Drive, by the Cars reached Number 4, in the UK, and Number 3, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1984.
The Fugees – Ready Or Not
Ready or not, by the Fugees reached Number 1, in the UK, in 1996, but did not show on the Billboard Hot 100, in the USA. Although it did reach Number 22, on the Billboard R&B chart, that year.
Creed – With Arms Wide Open (2000)
This song, With Arms Wide Open, by Creed, in 2000, reached Number 1, on the Billboard Hot 100, and Number 13, in the UK.
Nickelback – How You Remind Me (2001)
This song, How You Remind Me, by Nickelback, in 2001, reached Number 1, on the Billboard Hot 100, and in the UK, and around most of Europe.
Isaac Hayes – Theme From Shaft (1971)
This song is the theme song from the cult early 1970’s movie Shaft. It was performed by Isaac Hayes, who also made the soundtrack music.
In 1971, it reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4, in the UK.
RIP Eddie Money September 13th, 2019
Today, we lost a rock legend, Eddie Money. Here is one of his many hits, “Shakin’.”
Aqua – Barbie Girl (1997)
Remember this er classic from 1997? It reached the top ten in the UK and the USA.
Billy Ocean – Suddenly (1985)
For some reason this song is stuck in my head today, therefore it is my song of the day.
In 1985 Billy Ocean took Suddenly to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also to number 4, in the UK.
Lou Rawls – You’ll Never Find (1976)
This song, “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” is the biggest hit by Lou Rawls.
In 1976, it reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10, in the UK.
Crusaders Ft. Randy Crawford – Street Life (1979)
In the Summer of 1979, this Jazz Funk classic reached number 5 in the UK.
Street Life, by the Crusaders featured Randy Crawford on vocals.
It reached number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, also in 1979.