Adam’s Top Twenty Singles Chart — Edition #73
Red, White And Blues: Climax Blues Band Flies High With Their New Hit
The band from Stafford, England takes #1 on my chart with their first national top 40 hit in four years, “I Love You”. Bassist Derek Holt wrote this little ditty about meeting his wife, and now Holt’s song is as hot as a lightning bolt. Hey, they do say lightning doesn’t strike twice, and these guys did prove Mother Nature wrong. That’s yet another achievement for the band of Blues, making those other chart climbers green with envy.
Ups & Downs:
This week’s Biggest Mover: #08, Hall & Oates – “You Make My Dreams” (rises ten spots)
This week’s Biggest Dropper: #18, Smokey Robinson – “Being With You” (falls five spots)
New To The Top 20:
#16, George Harrison – “All Those Years Ago”: He may be “The Quiet Beatle”, but George can certainly make a lot of noise on the charts. In fact, two of his solo hits, “My Sweet Lord” and “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)”, both reached the top of the U.S. charts. Now, will George score his first #1 is nearly eight years? He may need a little Help (!) to push him up along the way.
#19, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “The Waiting”: He’s a musician and he’s a fighter, considering Tom battled his record company to reduce the list price on his album by a buck. That album, Hard Promises, came out just a few weeks ago, and this is the first single from it. Tom’s all fired up to knockout the competition on the way to his, potentially, third #1 single on my chart, but his results may be petty. Hope Punchin’ Petty doesn’t come hitting my way…
#20, Air Supply – “The One That You Love”: Breathe, you’re gonna be fine – that fabulous Australian duo is back with the first single from their new release, and nothing really has changed considering this is another soft ballad about love. Sigh. As much as I like this, guys, release something upbeat! Even if they don’t up the beat, they are certainly going up in cash. Oh, to rake in the money…
01. Climax Blues Band – I Love You (02) (1 week at #1)
02. REO Speedwagon – Take It On The Run (01) (2 weeks at #1)
03. Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl (04)
04. Styx – Too Much Time On My Hands (03)
05. Phil Collins – I Missed Again (05)
06. The Who – You Better You Bet (06)
07. Kim Carnes – Bette Davis Eyes (07)
08. Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams (18)
09. The Police – Don’t Stand So Close To Me (08) (2 non-con. weeks at #1)
10. Neil Diamond – America (10)
11. A Taste Of Honey – Sukiyaki (12)
12. Hall & Oates – Kiss On My List (09) (6 non-con. weeks at #1)
13. Gino Vannelli – Living Inside Myself (11)
14. John Lennon – Watching The Wheels (14)
15. Gary U.S. Bonds – This Little Girl (15)
16. George Harrison – All Those Years Ago (debut)
17. Franke & The Knockouts – Sweetheart (19)
18. Smokey Robinson – Being With You (13)
19. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – The Waiting (debut)
20. Air Supply – The One That You Love (debut)
Off:
16. Steve Winwood – While You See A Chance
17. Juice Newton – Angel Of The Morning
19. Sheena Easton – Morning Train (Nine To Five)
Freshen Up:
Alan Parsons Project – Time
Billy Squier – The Stroke
Billy Vera & The Beaters – I Can Take Care Of Myself
Cliff Richard – Give A Little Bit More
Elton John – Nobody Wins
Joe Dolce – Shaddap You Face
Joey Scarbury – Theme From “Greatest American Hero” (Believe It Or Not)
Manhattan Transfer – Boy From New York City
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio – A Woman Needs Love
Santana – Winning
Stars On 45 – Stars On 45 (Medley)
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