An obvious idea, but one that hasn't actually been done? If so however, do forgive me... Here is mine, in chronological idea (I'm only 24, before I receive any comments of a lack of 60s and 70s!)

 

01 : Donna Summer "I Feel Love" 1977

 

 

One of the most influential tracks ever made.

 

02 : Blondie "Atomic" 1980

 

Like a bit of Blondie. To me, this is a pop track, a rock track, a disco track and will still sound great dropped into any kind of set!

 

 

03 : Chaka Khan "I Feel For You" 1984

 

Not just a favorite number one of mine, but also one my my fave 80s moments! Prince knows how to penn a track for a whaling diva, of he did...

 

 

04 : Madonna "Into The Groove" 1986

 

You can dance... for inspiration.

 

 

05 : Steve Silk Hurley "Jack Your body" 1987

 

THE moment house music made it's declaration into the mainstream - for good. REJOICE!

 

 

06 : Mel & Kim "Respectable" 1987

 

The charts would be under a stanglehold of SAW-produced (gems). This was probably the best of the lot! Ta-ta-ta-ta-t-t-t-t-ta-TAY!

 

 

07 : Berlinda Carlise "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" 1987

 

I'm by no means a fan of Berlinda, but there's no denying the sheer euphoria of this seminal 80s anthem!

 

 

08 : Sonia "You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You" 1989

 

This is my 'I know it's dirge, but just let me have my 3 minutes of pleasure" moment. Love that chunky, bouncy SAW sound!

 

 

09 : Shapespheres Sister "Stay" 1992

 

Not the first time this has made a 'my album of...' list.

 

 

10 : Whigfield "Saturday Night" 1994

 

"Oink Oink Oink Oink Oink Oink. Dee-dee-da-da-da!"

 

 

11 : Livin' Joy "Dreamer" 1995

 

A timeless euro-house anthem!

 

Edited July 20, 200818 yr by ScottyEm

nope its not been done, good idea... i think mines likely to be heavily 60's prientated! :lol:

Ah bugger! Well I guess this can be for those who later arrived as Retro Forum regulars!

Ah bugger! Well I guess this can be for those who later arrived as Retro Forum regulars!

 

erm... i said 'no it hasnt been done'... :lol:

Right OK, I really need to read every word in future!

Right-o here's mine

 

These are in chronological order and 9 of them are in my all-time favourites.

 

1. Mr. Tamborine Man - The Byrds (1965) The best Dylan cover to make number 1.

 

2. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys (1966) Unbelievably good.

 

3. Maggie May - Rod Stewart (1971) Yes it's Rod but this is such a good song.

 

4. I Feel Love - Donna Summer (1977) Such an easy and obvious choice but that doesn't detract from it's brilliance.

 

5. Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush (1978) The only Kate song to make #1 so it has to be here.

 

6. Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army (1979) Stupendous synth riff underlies a tale of complete alienation.

 

7. (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (1980) A sentimental choice AND I love singing it in karaoke!

 

8. Ghost Town - The Specials (1981) Perfect summation of the times.

 

9. Don't You Want Me - Human League (1981) Oh I never get bored of this.

 

10. Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor (1990) Defining cover of the Prince song.

 

11. Firestarter - The Prodigy (1996) I still can't believe this got to #1.

 

12. Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue (2001) The perfect pop song?

1 No Doubt - Dont Speak (1997) classy pop song and much better then her recent chavvy stuff

 

2 White Town - Your Woman (1997) classic one hit wonder

 

3 Oasis - Dont Look Back In Anger (1996) anthemic pop, beatles rip off? maybe but the beatles are over so this is acceptable imho

 

4 Wham - Edge Of Heaven (1986) love the 60's production

 

5 Dexys Midnight Runners - Geno (1980) class track from mr pretencious.

 

6 Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights (1978) in a class of its own

 

7 Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile (come up and see me)(1975)

 

8 Wizzard - See My Baby Jive (1973) damn good pop.

 

9 Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Chile (1970) posthumous #1

 

10 Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich - The Legend of Xanadou (1968)

 

11 Spencer Davis Group - Keep on Running (1966) perhaps my all time fav popsong

 

12 Rolling Stones - the Last Time (1965) lets give the stones a mention! :)

phew! thought id lost them, page 'cannot be displayed'... but there they are... oh well..

This was actually quite tough. But I managed to narrow it down to twelve:

 

1. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold (1970)

No.1 for 6 weeks no less. Love this song!

 

2. Donna Summer - I Feel Love (1977)

The real start of techno as we know it. Flawless

 

3. Blondie - Heart Of Glass (1979)

Wonderful.

 

4. Human League - Don't You Want Me (1981)

Best song Abba never wrote? Classic!

 

5. Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me (1982)

Sublime. They never topped it. Seriously underrated

 

6. Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (1985)

My all time favourite track :lol: it may be sad, but it always cheers me up when I'm down. The perfect pop record!

 

7. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (1986)

Torn between this and Always On My Mind. Decided to go with this, though all 4 of their UK#1s were excellent

 

8. M/A/R/R/S - Pump Up The Volume (1987)

Still gets dancefloors going now. Love it!

 

9. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (1988)

Great party pop record.

 

10. Enigma - Sadness Pt. 1 (1991)

Fantastic

 

11. White Town - Your Woman (1997)

Best one hit wonder ever?

 

12. ATB - 9pm...Till I Come (1999)

Outstanding club track. This was my holiday song of that year.

thats 2 people who nominated 'dont you want me'.... tbh i thought it was the worst track the human league ever did...:lol: but i suppose its possibly the best pop song they ever did too!