Spotlight: B-sides
10. Where I Stood - Missy Higgins. Down 1. First Australian act to hit the Top 10 since Savage Garden ("Crash And Burn" - 2000)
#1 This Week in 1983: You Are - Lionel Richie. Future star Richard Marx sang backup on this song.
Spotlight From 1971: I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King. A- and B-sides have been around since the Big Band era. A-side was the primary song that the record company expected to be a hit but occasionally the B-side becomes a hit as well. A-side to this song was "It's Too Late".
9. Love Remains The Same - Gavin Rossdale. Up 1. First of four hits by solo men this week.
From 1999: Someday - Sugar Ray. Group was originally named Shrinky-Dinks before a toy company threatened to sue them. Group changed their name to Sugar Ray to honor boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.
Spotlight From 1972: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass. A-side was "Don't It Make You Feel Good."
From 2009: My Love - Celine Dion. Song title was used previously by Petula Clark, Paul McCartney & Wings, Lionel Richie and Justin Timberlake.
#1 POP This Week in 1987: Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi. Song has been covered by David Cook, Jordin Sparks and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Drop-piece of Chipmunks version played by Casey.
If you go on Tonic.com and click on "Tonic Auction Series", you could end up with an iPod of a favorite star. Bidding is done through eBay. So far, there have been iPods of music selected by Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Faith Hill and Britney Spears. Some iPods are also autographed. Auction began February 12 and with more than 70 iPods to auction off, it should go on for a while. Proceeds go to an organization called "Music Rising" which is working to replace instruments lost to Hurricane Katrina. One of many random acts of kindness you can find on Tonic.com.
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tonic.com/8. What About Now - Daughtry. Down 1. Nominated for Best Music Group in Kids' Choice Awards.
Spotlight From 1975: Black Water - Doobie Brothers. A-side was "Another Park, Another Sunday."
7. Better In Time - Leona Lewis. Up 1. Song was co-written by Andrea Martin who wrote hits for Toni Braxton, Monica, SWV and En Vogue.
From 1997: Barely Breathing - Duncan Sheik. Originally written as a throwaway song because he needed one more song to complete an album.
#1 This Week in 1979: Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson. Song was written by Neil Young.
6. Crush - David Archuleta. Holding. Soon after "American Idol" ended last year, Archuleta finished second but was #1 to many fans. One of those fans was an 8-year-old girl who had cancer. David was contacted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The girl's dying wish was to meet David who says, "There's no way I could say no. I went to see her in the hospital. She was fighting so hard to stay alive." In his life, David says he has never seen such courage and it affected him deeply. "She had such inner strength. I learned so much from her. I think of her often to remind myself that every moment is precious."
Spotlight From 1971: "Maggie May" - Rod Stewart. Rod's signature song was the B-side to "Reason To Believe."
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#1 POP This Week in 1995: Take A Bow - Madonna. Madonna's most recent #1 POP hit.
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Urban: Turnin' Me On - Kerri Hilson Featuring Lil' Wayne
Digital Download: Right Round - Flo Rida
Country: Down The Road - Kenny Chesney With Mac McAnally
5. Pocketful Of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield. Down 1. One of four hits by solo women this week.
Spotlight From 1987: The Lady In Red - Chris DeBurgh. A-side was "The Spirit Of Man."
From 2008: (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher - Michael McDonald. Top 10 hit a year ago this week.
4. Love Story - Taylor Swift. Up 1. First song to go #1 on Pop and Country charts since Kenny Rogers ("Lady" - 1980).
From 1990: Free Fallin' - Tom Petty. 33 years ago, Petty's guitarist, Mike Campbell, bought an old guitar in Hollywood. Mike says at the time he was working with Tom on their first album. "I wasn't happy with the way things were going and thought a different guitar sound would help," says Mike. Then, Mike ran across a vintage 1950's Fender Broadcaster in a guitar store. He had to pawn one of the band's P.A.'s to raise the money ($600) to buy it. The guitar turned out to be worth a lot more. The guitars go for about $30,000. Mike says, "I had no idea this guitar would wind up being so valuable." Mike loves the sound of the guitar he wouldn't do anything to change it - even polishing it. Mike says, "You could see the grime and grease between the frets. I've told my techs - never, never clean it."
Spotlight From 1986: The Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston. Song was the B-side to "You Give Good Love."
#1 POP This Week in 1975: Best Of My Love - The Eagles. Group had the #1 Country Album of 2008 ("Long Road Out Of Eden").
#1 POP This Week in 2003: I'm With You - Avril Lavigne.
#1 This Week in 1992. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Paul Young. Song was from the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" with Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy.
Long Distance Dedication: From A Distance - Bette Midler.
Hello Everyone,
My name is Juan Antonio. I'm 38, I work as a sports reporter for Spain's largest radio network, and I'm writing to tell you about my friend, Dani Martin. Of course Casey, here in Spain he needs no introduction. Dani (spelled "D-A-N-I") is the leader of El Conto del Loco, Spain's hottest rock band with 15 #1 hits. Dani is the singer and songwriter but above all, a great person and a good friend of mine. Just recently, Dani's sister passed away. She went to bed one night and the next morning, a sudden brain shock took her life. Miriam was only 33. I've always seen Dani happy, bright, laughing, the leader of the band. Well, last Monday, when all his friends went to the cemetary to try to comfort him and his parents, it was really a heartbreaking situation. I know that no words could ease the pain that family was going through. I hugged my friend and said, "I'm very sorry" and stood by him the rest of the day. No need to say anything. I pray that God gives my friend the strength and courage to go on with his career in music and I hope that someday, in the future, I'll see him smile again. Would you play "From A Distance"? It would mean a lot.
Thank you from Spain,
Juan Antonio Alcala
3. The Time Of My Life - David Cook. Holding. Longest-running song (34 weeks) in Top 10.
Spotlight from 1971: Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers. A-side was "Harlem."
#1 This Week in 1999: Slide - Goo Goo Dolls. Song was performed with Elmo on Sesame Street with title changed to "Pride." Drop-piece was played by Casey.
From 1985: Head Over Heels - Tears For Fears. The two members of the group - Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith - went their separate ways in 1991. Both put out solo albums and worked as producers but Smith also worked as a soccer announcer. Smith is a big fan of Manchester United. Over the years, Smith has known many of the players and coaches and last year Smith became a guest commentator for Britian's Champions Soccer Radio Network. Smith has been a regular since then adding observations before, during and after games. Smith says, "I can't believe they're paying me to do this! I love every moment of it. I'd gladly do it for free."
Spotlight from 1979: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor. Song was the B-side for "Substitute."
2. Viva La Vida - Coldplay. Holding. Singer Chris Martin says he'd like to write more songs about political issues but it's not easy: "It's very hard to find words that rhyme with North American Free Trade Agreement." Won Song Of The Year at Grammys.
Spotlight from 1997: Foolish Games - Jewel. As CDs and Digital Downloads become more popular, the B-side has had less meaning. When Jewel released her single, "You Were Meant For Me", the B-side ("Foolish Games") wasn't even mentioned on the label. In a rarity, both the A-side and B-side hit #1 on the Pop chart.
From 2007: Say It Right - Nelly Furtado. Described by one critic as "a Pussycat Dolls-inspired contempo jam high on hooks." (Reaction from Casey: "What?!?")
Spotlight from 1965: Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers. Song was the B-side to "Hung On You" which didn't make the Top 40.
1. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz. Holding and 3rd non-consecutive week at #1. Mraz grew up in Mechanicsville, Va. and he always assumed his future would be in the family business - his dad built and installed fences. But his parents disagreed. His mother said Jason should try out for local theater productions. Jason's father was even more direct. He said "Take your gifts and make a life with them."
