Shawna Posted December 27, 2005 Report Posted December 27, 2005 Actually, Edna... I do remember that song! But not the day it was #1. I remember it cuz my mom had(s) it on a 45 and we used to listen to it a lot on our little portable turntables. "Sixteen tons, whaddaya get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St. Peter don'tcha call me, cuz I can't go... I owe my soul to the company store..."
CaptainMikeRS Posted December 28, 2005 Report Posted December 28, 2005 U2: With or Without You was mine, for May 12, 1987.
RyanTurtle Posted December 28, 2005 Report Posted December 28, 2005 U.S.=Faith-Goerge Michael U.K.=Reet Petite-Jackie Wilson
Tenacious_Peaches Posted December 28, 2005 Report Posted December 28, 2005 U.S.=Faith-Goerge Michael Sweet Jesus, I'm old.
OLD 55 Posted December 29, 2005 Report Posted December 29, 2005 It would be great to have an octogenarian songfactor... I'll see if I can hang on for another 15 years Edna. I had Frankie Laine's version of "Sixteen Tons" on a 78 RPM Record. I was a big fan of his (although I do prefer Tennessee Ernie's version now). I'm sure you'll all be amazed to hear that some Radio Stations wouldn't play Ernie's version because he sang "St.Peter don't you call me..." while Frankie sang "Brother don't you call me...". If only we could strike a balance between that ridiculous censorship and some of the grubby little songs that are allowed airplay now.
OLD 55 Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 What's your point, Vanessa ? The only good thing I could say about Punk is that it was innovative ! Now how can we get rid of Rap ? No, Live and Let Live.
jute86 Posted January 1, 2006 Report Posted January 1, 2006 I've actually never heard of these but... "Hold On" - Wilson Phillips "World In Motion" - Englandneworder I was born too late lol
steel magnolia Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 Bad Girls - Donna Summer (US) I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats (UK)
Tenacious_Peaches Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 And thank you for that. Beeyotch. Hey, Sammy's not even here to appreciate Mags' comment.
steel magnolia Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 I know. Poor Sammy. We miss ya baby.
Earth-Angel Posted January 2, 2006 Report Posted January 2, 2006 My answer's in this old thread somewhere I have to say, I don't know half the songs you guys have mentioned!
moneypenny131 Posted January 5, 2006 Report Posted January 5, 2006 I didn't even realize there was an old thread on the same topic, lol - sorry about that - that was way before my time here.
pinkstones Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 http://www.thisdayinmusic.com/birthdayno1 You have three different charts to choose from; the UK, US and Australia. So what songs topped the charts when you made your great arrival? You don't have to give your birthday or the year if you don't want to. US: Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder UK: Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant AUS: I Love Rock n' Roll - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Farin Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 I think that was posted somewhere here before... anyway: USA for Africa, Phil Collins and USA for Africa for me hooray for charting music
edna Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 USA for Africa, Phil Collins and USA for Africa for me Martin, you're so young!! I was working for the Spanish TV channel that showed it live by then...
The Seeker Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 Your average 80s, um, stuff. Boy George, Boris Gardiner, Club Nouveau... I can't stand any of those songs
Risky Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 Please Forgive Me - Bryan Adams (Australian Chart)
Viaene Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 UK: Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond with Gene Pitney -- Oh dear.. US: Straight Up - Paula Abdul -- Mkay.. AUS: Kokomo - Beach Boys - not bad..
katie_sane Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 UK: Careless Whisper - George Michael US: Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr. AUS: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham! How underwhelming. 1984 must have been a big year for George Michael.
MindCrime Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 (edited) I don't think I've ever even heard some of those songs that have been listed. Edited May 30, 2009 by Guest
BlueAngel Posted May 30, 2009 Report Posted May 30, 2009 UK: "The Only Way Is Up" - Yazz and Plastic Population USA: "Monkey" - George Michael AUS: "Age of Reason" - John Farnham
cyberjudge Posted May 31, 2009 Report Posted May 31, 2009 UK: Do You Love Me - Brian Poole and The Tremeloes US: Sugar Shack-Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs AUS: Maria Elena - Los Indios Tabajaras
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