AT10 - February 1, 2009
Feb 2, 2009 21:19:48 GMT -5
Post by StephL on Feb 2, 2009 21:19:48 GMT -5
Spotlight: Songs Heard at Sporting Events
HOUR 1
°10. Love Story - Taylor Swift: holding; her album "Fearless" has been #1 on the Album Chart for 7 weeks, which is the longest run since Usher's "Confessions" in 2004.
°(#1 This Week in 1985) You're the Inspiration - Chicago; song was co-written by Peter Cetera and David Foster.
°(Spotlight from 1979) Y.M.C.A. - Village People; popular between-innings song at Yankee Stadium.
°09. What About Now - Daughtry: holding; group first performed song last year on "Idol Gives Back".
°(From 2007) The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani featuring Akon; "When I was 12 years old in the 6th grade, I began to put on weight. I was eating a lot of junk food, and I wasn't moving much. But I was into clothing & when I realized the clothes I liked were getting tight on me, I decided to do something about it. I'm 39 which means I've been on a diet for 27 years. Though I have my ups and downs, most of the time I'm still the size I was back then. It's a on-going battle, and it's a nightmare, but I like clothes too much."
°(Spotlight from 1982) Eye of the Tiger - Survivor; from "Rocky III".
°(#1 This Week in 1991) Where Does My Heart Beat Now - Celine Dion; her American debut song.
°(From 2005) Give a Little Bit - Goo Goo Dolls; is a remake of the 1977 Supertramp hit.
Book of Records - Longest line dance was set in June 1996 during a baseball game at the Kingdome. About 40,000 did the "Macarena". Previous record was set earlier that year when 10,000 performed the dance in the streets in Miami.
°08. Whatever It Takes - Lifehouse: holding for 3rd week
°(Spotlight from 1969) Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond; is usually played at Red Sox games in the 8th inning even though the song has nothing to do with sports. Team first played the song in 1998 for an employee whose daughter was named Caroline.
°07. Realize - Colbie Caillat: down 1; co-wrote "Lucky" with Jason Mraz.
°(From 2000) Smooth - Santana featuring Rob Thomas; biggest selling hit either have ever had.
HOUR 2
°(From 1977) Night Moves - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band; song is autobiographical.
°06. Crush - David Archuleta: up 1; on the influence of watching a video of "Les Misérables" at age 6: "I was so young, but I was touched by every song & I knew what I wanted to do with my life."
°(Spotlight from 1985) Centerfield - John Fogerty; he wrote song after attending a game at Candlestick Park.
°(From 1994) Breathe Again - Toni Braxton; appeared on the show "Dancing with the Stars" in 2008.
#1's on the Other Charts
Urban - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé
POP & Digital Download - Just Dance - Lady GaGa featuring Colby O'Donis
Country - Don't - Billy Currington
°05. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis: holding & 38th week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1979) Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead; used by the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and 76ers as well as boxer Larry Holmes as their theme song.
°(#1 This Week in 1988) Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
°04. Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield: down 1
°(From 1987) With or Without You - U2; on recording their new album "No Line on the Horizon", Bono says: "We had written dozens of songs. We started recording them, and then we recorded them again... and again... and again. We keep looking for the right sound. (Recordings were made in Morocco, Los Angeles, New York, Caribbeans, and London) I keep looking for the right words. I keep thinking of new words, so I rewrite & we record it again. Just to keep up with all the changes, we have to use 3 producers. If it were up to me, we'd never finish."
°(Spotlight from 1979) We Are Family - Sister Sledge; used by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979. During the World Series, there was even a sign over their dugout that said "The Family".
°(#1 POP This Week in 1987) Shake You Down - Gregory Abbott; he was once an English teacher.
°(From 2002) Standing Still - Jewel; she also co-produced the song.
HOUR 3
°(From 1992) Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - George Michael and Elton John; recorded live when Elton John made a surprise appearance at a George Michael concert.
°(LDD) Photograph - Nickelback
Dear Casey,
Recently, I went to a Nickelback concert in Canada. When I got there, I bought a Nickelback t-shirt as a keepsake and slipped it on over the shirt I was wearing. It was a fantastic show. And when it was over (on the way out), my girlfriend at the time stepped into the line for the ladies' room. We had been having trouble lately, and I thought the concert date might help the situation. Actually, we really only had one problem: jealousy. Well, I had quite a wait as you can imagine. And as I waited, a beautiful olive-skinned woman with deep brown eyes and long curly black hair walked up to me and asked if she could take a picture of me in my Nickelback shirt. Very cool. Naturally, I said yes & ask to get a picture with her on my camera. Her friend, snapped the shot. It felt so natural to have my arm around this fantastic woman. I asked if she liked the concert. I sensed a lot of chemistry between us. She was amazingly friendly. I loved her smile, and the smell of her perfume. Her name was Angela. You know what happened next. My jealous girlfriend came back to find me with my arm around this exotic beauty. She asked me what I thought I was doing & stormed out of the arena. Despite chasing after her & trying to explain, it was over. We broke up. I'm fine with that, but my mind always drifts back to that all-to-brief encounter with Angela. When I look at the picture of us together, I dream of what it would be like to be with her once again. Casey, could you play my favorite Nickelback song "Photograph" for Angela somewhere in Canada? From Paul in Buffalo. Thanks.
Paul
°03. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz: up 1
°(Spotlight from 1969) Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations; is heard at college football & rugby games. It was also used by the Los Angeles Angels last year during the 7th inning stretch.
°(From 2006) You and Me - Lifehouse; song was used on "Grey's Anatomy", "Smallville", and "Boston Legal".
°(From 1972) American Pie - Don McLean; this week marks the 50th anniversary of "The Day the Music Died". Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper"'s plane crashed as they headed from Iowa to Minnesota. One critic wrote that Holly was "the single most influential creative force in early Rock & Roll." even though he was 22 when he died and released few recordings.
°(Spotlight from 1989) The Best - Tina Turner; song was used by boxer Chris Eubank & later recorded by skater Nancy Kerrigan.
°02. Viva la Vida - Coldplay: holding for 3rd week
°(Spotlight from 1978) We Are the Champions - Queen; Freddie Mercury says: "I was thinking about football when I wrote it. I wanted a participation song that the fans could latch onto."
°(From 1990) Free Fallin' - Tom Petty; spent part of 2008 on tour with the Heartbreakers.
°(Spotlight from 1981) Celebration - Kool & the Gang; song is associated with the 1982 St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series.
°01. The Time of My Life - David Cook: holding for 3rd week & 16th week at #1; "I used to record myself singing along with records (at age 8). I must have filled a dozen tapes with my singing... I wanted to record myself playing guitar (at age 12), so I taped over all those songs. All my early singing is gone. In fact, so is my guitar playing. I lost those tapes a long time ago."
HOUR 1
°10. Love Story - Taylor Swift: holding; her album "Fearless" has been #1 on the Album Chart for 7 weeks, which is the longest run since Usher's "Confessions" in 2004.
°(#1 This Week in 1985) You're the Inspiration - Chicago; song was co-written by Peter Cetera and David Foster.
°(Spotlight from 1979) Y.M.C.A. - Village People; popular between-innings song at Yankee Stadium.
°09. What About Now - Daughtry: holding; group first performed song last year on "Idol Gives Back".
°(From 2007) The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani featuring Akon; "When I was 12 years old in the 6th grade, I began to put on weight. I was eating a lot of junk food, and I wasn't moving much. But I was into clothing & when I realized the clothes I liked were getting tight on me, I decided to do something about it. I'm 39 which means I've been on a diet for 27 years. Though I have my ups and downs, most of the time I'm still the size I was back then. It's a on-going battle, and it's a nightmare, but I like clothes too much."
°(Spotlight from 1982) Eye of the Tiger - Survivor; from "Rocky III".
°(#1 This Week in 1991) Where Does My Heart Beat Now - Celine Dion; her American debut song.
°(From 2005) Give a Little Bit - Goo Goo Dolls; is a remake of the 1977 Supertramp hit.
Book of Records - Longest line dance was set in June 1996 during a baseball game at the Kingdome. About 40,000 did the "Macarena". Previous record was set earlier that year when 10,000 performed the dance in the streets in Miami.
°08. Whatever It Takes - Lifehouse: holding for 3rd week
°(Spotlight from 1969) Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond; is usually played at Red Sox games in the 8th inning even though the song has nothing to do with sports. Team first played the song in 1998 for an employee whose daughter was named Caroline.
°07. Realize - Colbie Caillat: down 1; co-wrote "Lucky" with Jason Mraz.
°(From 2000) Smooth - Santana featuring Rob Thomas; biggest selling hit either have ever had.
HOUR 2
°(From 1977) Night Moves - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band; song is autobiographical.
°06. Crush - David Archuleta: up 1; on the influence of watching a video of "Les Misérables" at age 6: "I was so young, but I was touched by every song & I knew what I wanted to do with my life."
°(Spotlight from 1985) Centerfield - John Fogerty; he wrote song after attending a game at Candlestick Park.
°(From 1994) Breathe Again - Toni Braxton; appeared on the show "Dancing with the Stars" in 2008.
#1's on the Other Charts
Urban - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé
POP & Digital Download - Just Dance - Lady GaGa featuring Colby O'Donis
Country - Don't - Billy Currington
°05. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis: holding & 38th week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1979) Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead; used by the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and 76ers as well as boxer Larry Holmes as their theme song.
°(#1 This Week in 1988) Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
°04. Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield: down 1
°(From 1987) With or Without You - U2; on recording their new album "No Line on the Horizon", Bono says: "We had written dozens of songs. We started recording them, and then we recorded them again... and again... and again. We keep looking for the right sound. (Recordings were made in Morocco, Los Angeles, New York, Caribbeans, and London) I keep looking for the right words. I keep thinking of new words, so I rewrite & we record it again. Just to keep up with all the changes, we have to use 3 producers. If it were up to me, we'd never finish."
°(Spotlight from 1979) We Are Family - Sister Sledge; used by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979. During the World Series, there was even a sign over their dugout that said "The Family".
°(#1 POP This Week in 1987) Shake You Down - Gregory Abbott; he was once an English teacher.
°(From 2002) Standing Still - Jewel; she also co-produced the song.
HOUR 3
°(From 1992) Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - George Michael and Elton John; recorded live when Elton John made a surprise appearance at a George Michael concert.
°(LDD) Photograph - Nickelback
Dear Casey,
Recently, I went to a Nickelback concert in Canada. When I got there, I bought a Nickelback t-shirt as a keepsake and slipped it on over the shirt I was wearing. It was a fantastic show. And when it was over (on the way out), my girlfriend at the time stepped into the line for the ladies' room. We had been having trouble lately, and I thought the concert date might help the situation. Actually, we really only had one problem: jealousy. Well, I had quite a wait as you can imagine. And as I waited, a beautiful olive-skinned woman with deep brown eyes and long curly black hair walked up to me and asked if she could take a picture of me in my Nickelback shirt. Very cool. Naturally, I said yes & ask to get a picture with her on my camera. Her friend, snapped the shot. It felt so natural to have my arm around this fantastic woman. I asked if she liked the concert. I sensed a lot of chemistry between us. She was amazingly friendly. I loved her smile, and the smell of her perfume. Her name was Angela. You know what happened next. My jealous girlfriend came back to find me with my arm around this exotic beauty. She asked me what I thought I was doing & stormed out of the arena. Despite chasing after her & trying to explain, it was over. We broke up. I'm fine with that, but my mind always drifts back to that all-to-brief encounter with Angela. When I look at the picture of us together, I dream of what it would be like to be with her once again. Casey, could you play my favorite Nickelback song "Photograph" for Angela somewhere in Canada? From Paul in Buffalo. Thanks.
Paul
°03. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz: up 1
°(Spotlight from 1969) Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations; is heard at college football & rugby games. It was also used by the Los Angeles Angels last year during the 7th inning stretch.
°(From 2006) You and Me - Lifehouse; song was used on "Grey's Anatomy", "Smallville", and "Boston Legal".
°(From 1972) American Pie - Don McLean; this week marks the 50th anniversary of "The Day the Music Died". Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper"'s plane crashed as they headed from Iowa to Minnesota. One critic wrote that Holly was "the single most influential creative force in early Rock & Roll." even though he was 22 when he died and released few recordings.
°(Spotlight from 1989) The Best - Tina Turner; song was used by boxer Chris Eubank & later recorded by skater Nancy Kerrigan.
°02. Viva la Vida - Coldplay: holding for 3rd week
°(Spotlight from 1978) We Are the Champions - Queen; Freddie Mercury says: "I was thinking about football when I wrote it. I wanted a participation song that the fans could latch onto."
°(From 1990) Free Fallin' - Tom Petty; spent part of 2008 on tour with the Heartbreakers.
°(Spotlight from 1981) Celebration - Kool & the Gang; song is associated with the 1982 St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series.
°01. The Time of My Life - David Cook: holding for 3rd week & 16th week at #1; "I used to record myself singing along with records (at age 8). I must have filled a dozen tapes with my singing... I wanted to record myself playing guitar (at age 12), so I taped over all those songs. All my early singing is gone. In fact, so is my guitar playing. I lost those tapes a long time ago."
