May 9, 20223 yr Yeah catching up and some songs came in contention for my points here, but missed out: DISCO, Miss You Like Crazy & On My Own. But it really was a bloodbath of voting.
May 9, 20223 yr Author NO 137- 1 POINT And The Beat Goes On Whispers (Voter: Daan) (#2 for 1 week in February 1980 behind “Coward Of The County” by Kenny Rogers) Early 80s funk denied by Country music! The Harder I Try Brother Beyond (Voter: Jason) (#2 for 2 weeks in September 1988 behind “The Only Way Is Up” by Yazz and “Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collins) Briefly challenged Bros in the teen scream stakes before they moved away from S/A/W. Samples “This Old Heart Of Mine”. Stand Up For Your Love Rights Yazz (Voter: Jester) (#2 for 1 week in November 1988 behind “First Time” by Robin Beck Almost a second chart topper on the row but the only way was down for Yazz after this.
May 9, 20223 yr I wasn’t expecting anyone else to vote for my 1 pointer :o Same for me! I'm still expecting my 2 pointer will be out tomorrow.
May 10, 20223 yr I thought And The Beat Goes On was considered a minor classic - surprised at that one
May 10, 20223 yr Author No 135- 2 POINTS Annie I'm Not Your Daddy Kid Creole & Coconuts (Voter: Fiesta) (#1 for 1 week in October 1982 behind “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club) This was on my short list until the final cut, a cheeky little number that should have done better! Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow) The Jam (Voter: Jimwatts) (#2 for 2 weeks in September/October 1982 beaten by “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor, and “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth) The groups only entry on this list and was released as news of their split broke.
May 10, 20223 yr Author No 130- 3 POINTS Hooked On Classics Louis Clark/ RPO (Voters: King Rollo- 1 point, Gooddelta- 2 points) (#2 for 2 weeks in August 1981 behind “Green Door” by Shakin Stevens) We’re back in Medley craze of 1981 strikes again- only this one picks up points and two voters! Birdie Song The Tweets (Voter: Chez Wombat) (#2 for 2 weeks in October 1981 behind “Prince Charming” by Adam & The Ants and “It’s My Party” by Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin) Yes I promised to ignore any votes for this but it came from a global mod so I couldn’t (joke). Tonight Kool & The Gang (Voter: AaronTM) (#2 for 2 weeks in March 1984 behind “99 Red Balloons” by Nena This did better than “Joanna” which surprised me slightly. Agadoo Black Lace (Voter: Torple) (#2 for 2 weeks in August 1984 behind “Careless Whisper” by George Michael) So both the Birdie Song and Agadoo leave the rate- sad times. Every Beat Of My Heart Rod Stewart (Voter: Jason) (#2 for 1 week in July 1986 behind “Papa Don’t Preach” by Madonna) I don’t mind this Rod track, maybe it’s the Scots blood in me.
May 10, 20223 yr I quite like “Bitterest Pill” but not enough to get votes, and Agadoo would probably have been my 30 pointer if we did this when I was five. That was my jam.
May 10, 20223 yr All your 80s faves can never match the Birdie Song *.* (:cheeseblock: at Agadoo also finishing on 3 points, how fitting x)
May 10, 20223 yr Oh Chez :kink: I actually heard ‘The Birdie Song’ a number of times on holiday last month as there was a kids disco taking place every night in the run up to the proper evening entertainment - got there early on some occasions to have a drink and was subjected to that same soundtrack :lol: :drama:
May 10, 20223 yr All your 80s faves can never match the Birdie Song *.* (:cheeseblock: at Agadoo also finishing on 3 points, how fitting x) :lol: :lol:
May 10, 20223 yr With a little bit of this and a little bit of that :funky: (I don't endorse 'Agadoo' though x)
May 10, 20223 yr Thought I'd be the only voter for The Bitterest Pill. It got a re-release in 1997 and was my second favourite Jam song for a while. The Birdie Song and Agadoo both on 3 points, just needs Superman and The Conga to finish the disco :cheeseblock:
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