This song, Money For Nothing, by Dire Straits, is from the album, “Brothers In Arms”. It reached number 1, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1985, but only made number 4, on the chart, in the UK. This groundbreaking video was the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network launched on 1 …
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Snap – The Power (1990)
The Power, was the biggest hit for American rappers Snap. It reached number 1 in the UK and number 2, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1990.
Britney Spears – Oops!… I Did It Again (2000)
Can you believe that this song, Oops!… I Did It Again, by Britney Spears was released, 20 years ago, in the year 2000? It reached number 1 in the UK, but only number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Teena Marie – Behind The Groove (1980)
Behind The Groove is a dance song from 1980, by Teena Marie. It reached number 6 in the UK, but did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, although it reached number 21 on the R&B chart and number 4 on the Dance chart.
Queen – Another One Bites The Dust (1980)
Wow, can you believe this classic, is 40 years old? “Another One Bites The Dust” is a single from 1980, by British band Queen. It reached number 1, on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7, in the UK.
Mungo Jerry – In The Summertime (1970)
With the nice warm Spring weather we have had lately, it feels like the Summer is on it’s way. This song reminds me of Summer evenings, back home, in the UK. From 1970, when this reached number 1 in the UK, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, this is “In The Summertime”, by …
Dr Hook – When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman (1979)
This was one of the biggest hits for Dr Hook, “When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman”. It reached number 6, on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 1, in the UK, in 1979.
Bill Withers – Lean On Me (1972)
To mark the death, this week, of Music legend, Bill Withers, here is one of his biggest hits, Lean On Me. It reached number 1, on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 18, in the UK, in 1972.
Kenny Rogers – The Gambler (1978)
To mark the death, this week, of Country Music legend, Kenny Rogers, here is one of his biggest hits, The Gambler. It reached number 16, on the Billboard Hot 100, in 1978.
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap – Young Girl (1968)
From 1968, this song, one of my all time favorites, Young Girl, by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, reached number 1 in the UK, and number 2, on the Billboard Top 100 charts.
