THURSDAY TOP 10s: Belgian singer-songwriter Alice Dutoit is better known as Alice on the Roof and this song hit number 2 on a key Belgian chart during 2015. It's no surprise it's charted well - it is one beautiful song: … [Read more...]
Train – Drops of Jupiter
THURSDAY TOP 10s: If you've never heard of this song before, please post proof in comments and we'll send you some sort of prize. This song has been plastered across thousands of radio stations since its release in 2001. It hit number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has stayed in the public consciousness ever since. … [Read more...]
David Bowie – Starman
THURSDAY TOP 10s: Here at The Music Week we have a birthday of one of our small team of curators. We asked her what song she'd like for her birthday and given her status as a Bowie fan and the rightful tributes flowing for the great man this week, she chose this as her favourite Bowie song. It hit the UK Top 10 on its release in April 1972. … [Read more...]
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Scar Tissue
THURSDAY TOP 10s: 1999 was the year this song hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. It stayed in the broader charts for months and received a Grammy in 2000. Enjoy Scar Tissue: … [Read more...]
Adele – Rolling in the Deep
THURSDAY TOP 10s: Songs don't get much bigger than this. Adele had the biggest selling song of 2011 with Rolling in the Deep. Here's a brilliant version where she sings live on a radio show - a perfect way to end 2015: … [Read more...]
Third Eye Blind – Semi-Charmed Life
THURSDAY TOP 10s: If you were listening to the radio in 1997, this song was hard to escape. And understandably so - Third Eye Blind have the ability to churn out incredibly catchy songs right up until today (their latest album Dopamine is well worth a listen). Semi-Charmed Life kicked them off in a big way and it's a very worthy Top 10 contender on The Music Week: … [Read more...]
Elton John and Kiki Dee – Don’t Go Breaking My Heart
THURSDAY TOP 10s: In 1976 this catchy ditty from a top-of-his-form Elton John and session singer Kiki Dee made a big splash, turning out to be the second highest selling single of the year. Everyone knows it, most people like it, so have another listen: If you have suggestions for other Top 10 inclusions, post a comment! … [Read more...]