On That Note: We Are ‘3’ Together: Part 2 of 3
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American Made is the eighth country studio album by The Oak Ridge Boys, released in 1983. It featured yet another "crossover hit" with the song "American Made", which hit #1 on the country charts (on April 23, 1983) and #72 on the U.S. Hot 100 singles chart.
American Made (The Oak Ridge Boys album) - Wikipedia
American Made (The Oak Ridge Boys album) - Wikipedia
1983 favorite singles (or a select few, anyway):
"Solitaire" by Laura Branigan, a #7 Hot 100 single that was the first release from Branigan's sophomore album, Branigan 2.
"Potential New Boyfriend" by Dolly Parton, a #20 Country Singles hit and the only single released from the album, Burlap & Satin.
"Heart and Soul" by Huey Lewis & the News, a #8 Hot 100 single that was the first release from Sports. That album went to #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, is certified for U.S. sales of over 7 million copies, spawned 4 top ten hits, plus a fifth single that went top 20.
"They Don't Know" by Tracey Ullman, a #8 Hot 100 hit from the album You Broke My Heart in 17 Places. The video is notable for the cameo by Paul McCartney at the end.
"How Can I Refuse" by Heart, the first single from their album, Passionworks, that peaked at #44 on the Hot 100. This was the album that got them dropped by Epic before signing with Capitol and embarking on their most successful run of singles in their history.
"Solitaire" by Laura Branigan, a #7 Hot 100 single that was the first release from Branigan's sophomore album, Branigan 2.
"Potential New Boyfriend" by Dolly Parton, a #20 Country Singles hit and the only single released from the album, Burlap & Satin.
"Heart and Soul" by Huey Lewis & the News, a #8 Hot 100 single that was the first release from Sports. That album went to #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, is certified for U.S. sales of over 7 million copies, spawned 4 top ten hits, plus a fifth single that went top 20.
"They Don't Know" by Tracey Ullman, a #8 Hot 100 hit from the album You Broke My Heart in 17 Places. The video is notable for the cameo by Paul McCartney at the end.
"How Can I Refuse" by Heart, the first single from their album, Passionworks, that peaked at #44 on the Hot 100. This was the album that got them dropped by Epic before signing with Capitol and embarking on their most successful run of singles in their history.
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Tongue in cheek. Read a review at the time that didn't "get it."
“14 Songs”
Paul Westerberg
June 15, 1993
After contributing two songs to the "Singles" soundtrack (notably "Dyslexic Heart") in 1992, Westerberg released this, his first solo debut album.
(“All Shook Down,” The Mats’ swan song, sometimes is considered a de-facto Paul solo LP. Accurate in some ways, but exaggerated. That’s a discussion for another day.)
Anyway, let's get to it! Uneven in spots, but it has plenty of high points.
“Knowledge adds, wisdom lets slide.”
Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Paul's kitchen.
“Painted your curb, they know where to park / Painted your face, can’t find you in the dark.”
“This 9-to-5 b--sh-t don't let you forget whose suicide you're on.”
Paul Westerberg
June 15, 1993
After contributing two songs to the "Singles" soundtrack (notably "Dyslexic Heart") in 1992, Westerberg released this, his first solo debut album.
(“All Shook Down,” The Mats’ swan song, sometimes is considered a de-facto Paul solo LP. Accurate in some ways, but exaggerated. That’s a discussion for another day.)
Anyway, let's get to it! Uneven in spots, but it has plenty of high points.
“Knowledge adds, wisdom lets slide.”
Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Paul's kitchen.
“Painted your curb, they know where to park / Painted your face, can’t find you in the dark.”
“This 9-to-5 b--sh-t don't let you forget whose suicide you're on.”
“Thirteen”
Teenage Fanclub
Oct. 4, 1993
Considered a letdown (at least by critics) after the buzz of its predecessor, “Bandwagonesque” (1991), it has plenty of strengths. And a few low points (I’ll stick with the 4-star material for this).
Opening track. Borrows a T-Rex riff, then shifts to another place entirely.
Killer slide-guitar, and one of the best single-note guitar interludes of all time.
“It’s OK, even better this way / That’s what they’ll tell you / That’s what they’ll say.”
Teenage Fanclub
Oct. 4, 1993
Considered a letdown (at least by critics) after the buzz of its predecessor, “Bandwagonesque” (1991), it has plenty of strengths. And a few low points (I’ll stick with the 4-star material for this).
Opening track. Borrows a T-Rex riff, then shifts to another place entirely.
Killer slide-guitar, and one of the best single-note guitar interludes of all time.
“It’s OK, even better this way / That’s what they’ll tell you / That’s what they’ll say.”
Years ago (had to be the 80s), on a Sat night music TV show hosted by David Sanborn (anyone remember this?) someone named Adrian Belew appears with his 10-year old (or so) daughter to do a song: "Oh, Daddy" and I'm hearing sounds from his guitar that I've never heard before. Then saw him in concert in '91-'92 at Hotel Fort Des Moines and what a great show that was.
He has played with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, and King Crimson among others.
1983 album Twang Bar King
(obvious Beatles influence here and on other songs)
He has played with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, and King Crimson among others.
1983 album Twang Bar King
(obvious Beatles influence here and on other songs)
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ZZ TOP, Eliminator (1983)
Under Pressure
Legs
Sharp Dressed Man
TV Dinners
Gimme All Your Lovin'
Under Pressure
Legs
Sharp Dressed Man
TV Dinners
Gimme All Your Lovin'
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Some favorite 1993 singles....
"Too Much Information" by Duran Duran, a #45 Hot 100 single, and third release, from the album (Duran Duran, aka The Wedding Album) that produced the massive radio hits "Come Undone" and "Ordinary World". This should have received more airplay.
"What Made You Say That", the debut single by Shania Twain (yes, it was 30 years ago). It managed to get to #55 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. It wasn't a particularly remarkable song, but the video caught people's attention, especially the attention of Mutt Lange and the rest would soon be history (and historic, as Twain's Come On Over became the biggest selling album by a female ever, anywhere).
"Regret" by New Order peaked at #28 on the Hot 100, but hit #1 on the Alternative Airplay and Dance Club Songs charts. It was the first single from the album Republic.
"Possession" by Sarah McLachlan, a song that only peaked at #73 on the Hot 100, but was a huge alternative hit, reaching #4 on the Alternative Airplay chart and ended up being the 27th biggest song on that chart for 1993. The song was written by her in response to letters she got from stalkers and was even sued by one who claimed she used words from his letters without giving him credit. He died from suicide before the case was heard in the courts. Many people thought this was a love song, but a closer listen to the lyrics and knowing the background indicate that was very much not the case. The song was the first single released from her breakthrough album, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.
"Will You Be There (In The Morning)" by Heart, a single from the album Desire Walks On, peaked at #39 on the Hot 100 and was Heart's last U.S. Hot 100 hit. The lead vocals were by the wonderful Nancy Wilson (who also had the lead on "These Dreams"). The song was written by the aforementioned Mutt Lange.
"Too Much Information" by Duran Duran, a #45 Hot 100 single, and third release, from the album (Duran Duran, aka The Wedding Album) that produced the massive radio hits "Come Undone" and "Ordinary World". This should have received more airplay.
"What Made You Say That", the debut single by Shania Twain (yes, it was 30 years ago). It managed to get to #55 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. It wasn't a particularly remarkable song, but the video caught people's attention, especially the attention of Mutt Lange and the rest would soon be history (and historic, as Twain's Come On Over became the biggest selling album by a female ever, anywhere).
"Regret" by New Order peaked at #28 on the Hot 100, but hit #1 on the Alternative Airplay and Dance Club Songs charts. It was the first single from the album Republic.
"Possession" by Sarah McLachlan, a song that only peaked at #73 on the Hot 100, but was a huge alternative hit, reaching #4 on the Alternative Airplay chart and ended up being the 27th biggest song on that chart for 1993. The song was written by her in response to letters she got from stalkers and was even sued by one who claimed she used words from his letters without giving him credit. He died from suicide before the case was heard in the courts. Many people thought this was a love song, but a closer listen to the lyrics and knowing the background indicate that was very much not the case. The song was the first single released from her breakthrough album, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.
"Will You Be There (In The Morning)" by Heart, a single from the album Desire Walks On, peaked at #39 on the Hot 100 and was Heart's last U.S. Hot 100 hit. The lead vocals were by the wonderful Nancy Wilson (who also had the lead on "These Dreams"). The song was written by the aforementioned Mutt Lange.
A compilation of short clips of 1983 top vids on MTV...
Don't think all of these were released in 83 but there are some singles that haven't been mentioned...
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Don't think all of these were released in 83 but there are some singles that haven't been mentioned...
Talking Heads - Burning Down the House (Official Video)
Watching the official music video for Talking Heads - "Burning Down the House" from the album 'Speaking in Tongues' (1983)Director: David Byrne Subscribe t...
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Worthy of honorable mention, at least. (I might post a few other HMs)
“Kill ‘Em All”
Metallica
July 25, 1983
“Kill ‘Em All”
Metallica
July 25, 1983
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