AT10 - January 18, 2009
Jan 20, 2009 2:50:59 GMT -5
Post by StephL on Jan 20, 2009 2:50:59 GMT -5
Guest Host: Mike Kasem
Spotlight: Girl Songs
HOUR 1
°10. What About Now - Daughtry: debut
°(#1 POP This Week in 1990) Downtown Train - Rod Stewart; has a replica of the New York Central Railroad at his home in California.
°(Spotlight from 1984) Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
°09. Crush - David Archuleta: holding
°(From 2003) White Flag - Dido; promoted her new album "Safe Trip Home" with a photo contest. Fans sent in their best travel photos. Winner received an autographed copy of the album.
°(Spotlight from 1969) Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison; song was originally called "Brown Skinned Girl".
°(From 2000) That's the Way It Is - Céline Dion; song spent 14 weeks at #2.
°(From 1995) Hold My Hand - Hootie & the Blowfish
°08. Whatever It Takes - Lifehouse: reenters after a 5 week absence; Jason Wade says, "They (their church) were trying to get some attention for their youth group, and they thought a ROCK band would bring people in. We'd play, then we'd pray." They went from leading a service for 17, to a service for thousands.
°(Spotlight from 1978) Use ta Be My Girl - The O'Jays
°07. Realize - Colbie Caillat: up 3
°(From 2006) Lonely No More - Rob Thomas; says he will finish his second solo album this year & also release a new Matchbox Twenty album.
HOUR 2
°(#1 POP This Week in 1971) My Sweet Lord - George Harrison; song hit #1 in the U.K. in 1971 and again in 2002 after his death.
°06. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz: down 5; biggest dropper from the top since the Dixie Chicks' "Landslide" in 2003. "I'm always challenging myself to tell stories in a different way. Sometimes I use too many words, so many words that my songs are 10 minutes long or longer. It's hard work simplifying a song. When it works, it could be so good."
°(Spotlight from 1981) Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield; song is based on his own experience, though he changed his friend's name for the song.
°(#1 This Week in 1999) From This Moment On - Shania Twain; her original dream was to become a backup singer to Dolly Parton. She has since sold over 65mil albums worldwide.
°05. Love Song - Sara Bareilles: holding for 3rd week & 42nd week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1983) Uptown Girl - Billy Joel; "When I started to write the song, I was a divorced Rock Star & I had all these women wanting to go out with me. So it was originally called "Uptown Girls", not "Girl".
°(#1 POP This Week in 2007) Irreplaceable - Beyoncé; "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" is the current #1 on the Urban Chart. She says she would love to play "Wonder Woman" in a movie. "It's a very bold choice. A black "Wonder Woman" would be a powerful thing, and I think it's time for that."
#1's on the Other Charts
POP - Womanizer - Britney Spears
Digital Downland - Just Dance - Lady GaGa featuring Colby O'Donis
Country - Already Gone - Sugarland
°04. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis: up 2; song has been downloaded over 1mil times.
°(From 2009) Trains and Winter Rains - Enya; "I felt that time was my enemy. The record company was always asking when the next album will be ready. So, I had them change my contract so there was no set time between albums. If an album takes 5 years, it takes 5 years. If it's not right, it can't be rushed. I recorded songs when my voice is over dubbed dozens, even hundreds of times. It takes a long time in the studio, and it will be impossible to duplicate it in a concert. I thought about touring someday, but when I look at how to do it. Well, it can't be done."
°(Spotlight from 1979) Bad Girls - Donna Summer; although she co-wrote it, she thought the content of the song was more suited for Cher.
°(#1 This Week in 1984) I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues - Elton John
°(From 1996) Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
HOUR 3
°(#1 POP This Week in 1989) Two Hearts - Phil Collins; there were 2 videos for the song. One had him as all 4 members of a band. The other video had him in a wrestling match.
°(LDD) Come Away with Me - Norah Jones
Dear Casey,
Two Thousand Five was a very difficult time for me. I was living in Nevada, my marriage was failing, and I was alone. I felt as if nothing would ever be right again. Well, I'm glad to say that I was wrong. That's when I met Dan. He was my best friend's brother who was visiting from LA. We both knew there was something there, but of course, the timing wasn't right & Dan didn't want to get in the way of my marriage. A year later when my husband and I separated, I got an email from Dan. It was like a light bulb turning on. He flew in to visit his sister, and we all went out together. The rest is history. Since then, we haven't been apart for more than a few days. We're now married and have a beautiful 12 month-old daughter. He and my daughter are my everything. I'd like to dedicate Norah Jones' "Come Away with Me" to my husband Dan. From the first moment I met him, I knew he was the only one for me. Life has a funny way of knowing just what you need.
Thank you so much,
Emily
°03. Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield: up 1
°(Spotlight from 1986) West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys; song talks about London's East (working class) & West (cosmopolitan) End.
°(#1 POP This Week in 1983) Down Under - Men at Work
°(From 1980) Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar; writer Eddie Schwartz's inspiration was his therapy sessions that consisted of punching pillows. He recorded a demo, but a major label said the song was pathetic.
°(Spotlight from 2008) Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie; song was also #1 This week in 2008. The Four Seasons also hit #1 with this song title.
°02. Viva la Vida - Coldplay: up 1
°(Spotlight from 1965) My Girl - The Temptations; song also charted in 1992 because of the movie "My Girl". Writer Smokey Robinson's inspiration for the song was his wife Claudette.
°(From 1973) Your Mama Don't Dance - Loggins and Messina
°(Spotlight from 1985) Material Girl - Madonna; other #1 "girl" songs: "Oh Girl", "Island Girl", "Rich Girl", and "Hollaback Girl".
°01. The Time of My Life - David Cook: up 1 & 14th week at #1; has the most fun remaking songs such as The Beatles's "Eleanor Rigby", Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf", and The Turtles' "Happy Together".
Spotlight: Girl Songs
HOUR 1
°10. What About Now - Daughtry: debut
°(#1 POP This Week in 1990) Downtown Train - Rod Stewart; has a replica of the New York Central Railroad at his home in California.
°(Spotlight from 1984) Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
°09. Crush - David Archuleta: holding
°(From 2003) White Flag - Dido; promoted her new album "Safe Trip Home" with a photo contest. Fans sent in their best travel photos. Winner received an autographed copy of the album.
°(Spotlight from 1969) Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison; song was originally called "Brown Skinned Girl".
°(From 2000) That's the Way It Is - Céline Dion; song spent 14 weeks at #2.
°(From 1995) Hold My Hand - Hootie & the Blowfish
°08. Whatever It Takes - Lifehouse: reenters after a 5 week absence; Jason Wade says, "They (their church) were trying to get some attention for their youth group, and they thought a ROCK band would bring people in. We'd play, then we'd pray." They went from leading a service for 17, to a service for thousands.
°(Spotlight from 1978) Use ta Be My Girl - The O'Jays
°07. Realize - Colbie Caillat: up 3
°(From 2006) Lonely No More - Rob Thomas; says he will finish his second solo album this year & also release a new Matchbox Twenty album.
HOUR 2
°(#1 POP This Week in 1971) My Sweet Lord - George Harrison; song hit #1 in the U.K. in 1971 and again in 2002 after his death.
°06. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz: down 5; biggest dropper from the top since the Dixie Chicks' "Landslide" in 2003. "I'm always challenging myself to tell stories in a different way. Sometimes I use too many words, so many words that my songs are 10 minutes long or longer. It's hard work simplifying a song. When it works, it could be so good."
°(Spotlight from 1981) Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield; song is based on his own experience, though he changed his friend's name for the song.
°(#1 This Week in 1999) From This Moment On - Shania Twain; her original dream was to become a backup singer to Dolly Parton. She has since sold over 65mil albums worldwide.
°05. Love Song - Sara Bareilles: holding for 3rd week & 42nd week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1983) Uptown Girl - Billy Joel; "When I started to write the song, I was a divorced Rock Star & I had all these women wanting to go out with me. So it was originally called "Uptown Girls", not "Girl".
°(#1 POP This Week in 2007) Irreplaceable - Beyoncé; "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" is the current #1 on the Urban Chart. She says she would love to play "Wonder Woman" in a movie. "It's a very bold choice. A black "Wonder Woman" would be a powerful thing, and I think it's time for that."
#1's on the Other Charts
POP - Womanizer - Britney Spears
Digital Downland - Just Dance - Lady GaGa featuring Colby O'Donis
Country - Already Gone - Sugarland
°04. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis: up 2; song has been downloaded over 1mil times.
°(From 2009) Trains and Winter Rains - Enya; "I felt that time was my enemy. The record company was always asking when the next album will be ready. So, I had them change my contract so there was no set time between albums. If an album takes 5 years, it takes 5 years. If it's not right, it can't be rushed. I recorded songs when my voice is over dubbed dozens, even hundreds of times. It takes a long time in the studio, and it will be impossible to duplicate it in a concert. I thought about touring someday, but when I look at how to do it. Well, it can't be done."
°(Spotlight from 1979) Bad Girls - Donna Summer; although she co-wrote it, she thought the content of the song was more suited for Cher.
°(#1 This Week in 1984) I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues - Elton John
°(From 1996) Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
HOUR 3
°(#1 POP This Week in 1989) Two Hearts - Phil Collins; there were 2 videos for the song. One had him as all 4 members of a band. The other video had him in a wrestling match.
°(LDD) Come Away with Me - Norah Jones
Dear Casey,
Two Thousand Five was a very difficult time for me. I was living in Nevada, my marriage was failing, and I was alone. I felt as if nothing would ever be right again. Well, I'm glad to say that I was wrong. That's when I met Dan. He was my best friend's brother who was visiting from LA. We both knew there was something there, but of course, the timing wasn't right & Dan didn't want to get in the way of my marriage. A year later when my husband and I separated, I got an email from Dan. It was like a light bulb turning on. He flew in to visit his sister, and we all went out together. The rest is history. Since then, we haven't been apart for more than a few days. We're now married and have a beautiful 12 month-old daughter. He and my daughter are my everything. I'd like to dedicate Norah Jones' "Come Away with Me" to my husband Dan. From the first moment I met him, I knew he was the only one for me. Life has a funny way of knowing just what you need.
Thank you so much,
Emily
°03. Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield: up 1
°(Spotlight from 1986) West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys; song talks about London's East (working class) & West (cosmopolitan) End.
°(#1 POP This Week in 1983) Down Under - Men at Work
°(From 1980) Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar; writer Eddie Schwartz's inspiration was his therapy sessions that consisted of punching pillows. He recorded a demo, but a major label said the song was pathetic.
°(Spotlight from 2008) Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie; song was also #1 This week in 2008. The Four Seasons also hit #1 with this song title.
°02. Viva la Vida - Coldplay: up 1
°(Spotlight from 1965) My Girl - The Temptations; song also charted in 1992 because of the movie "My Girl". Writer Smokey Robinson's inspiration for the song was his wife Claudette.
°(From 1973) Your Mama Don't Dance - Loggins and Messina
°(Spotlight from 1985) Material Girl - Madonna; other #1 "girl" songs: "Oh Girl", "Island Girl", "Rich Girl", and "Hollaback Girl".
°01. The Time of My Life - David Cook: up 1 & 14th week at #1; has the most fun remaking songs such as The Beatles's "Eleanor Rigby", Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf", and The Turtles' "Happy Together".
