In class, we had a review a couple of songs from the 60s. So, I went onto the chart website and went to a random week in 1967. I decided to pick a couple of records that stood out to me, starting further down in the charts and making my way up.
The first is
I'll Never Fall in Love Again by Tom Jones. On this particular week, it was number 45, but it did reach number 2 in the UK and number 6 in the US. It's a slower song, and the focus is mainly Jones' voice. It's a sweet, sad song and I do like it. However, it's not my favourite as it's pretty simple, and, well, I'm not heartbroken to love it too much. Apparently America agreed when it was first released as it only reached number 49, but then when released two years later, it reached number 2.
The next is
Soul Man by Sam and Dave. This is literally the opposite of Jones' track, as it's upbeat and jazzy. This is their first single, and it hit number 14 at it's best, but did win the 1967 Grammy for Best Rhythm And Blues Group Performance. I love this one, as it's upbeat and has a lot of energy.
The next one is
Big Spender by Shirley Bassey. This one is a signature song for Bassey, and reached number 14 in the UK charts. I enjoy listening to this one because of her voice, but it also reminds me of glamour. People like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, all come to mind when I hear this.
Next is
I'm Wondering by Stevie Wonder. This peaked at number 12 in the US and number 22 in the UK. This is probably one of my favourite tracks, as it's catchy and stays in your head. The lyrics are easy and light-hearted.
Finally, I had to do the number one of that week. That was
Baby Now That I've Found You by Foundations. This one is very upbeat and, again, catchy. I like this one again because it's very disco and high energy.
The first is I'll Never Fall in Love Again by Tom Jones. On this particular week, it was number 45, but it did reach number 2 in the UK and number 6 in the US. It's a slower song, and the focus is mainly Jones' voice. It's a sweet, sad song and I do like it. However, it's not my favourite as it's pretty simple, and, well, I'm not heartbroken to love it too much. Apparently America agreed when it was first released as it only reached number 49, but then when released two years later, it reached number 2.
The next one is Big Spender by Shirley Bassey. This one is a signature song for Bassey, and reached number 14 in the UK charts. I enjoy listening to this one because of her voice, but it also reminds me of glamour. People like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, all come to mind when I hear this.
Next is I'm Wondering by Stevie Wonder. This peaked at number 12 in the US and number 22 in the UK. This is probably one of my favourite tracks, as it's catchy and stays in your head. The lyrics are easy and light-hearted.
Finally, I had to do the number one of that week. That was Baby Now That I've Found You by Foundations. This one is very upbeat and, again, catchy. I like this one again because it's very disco and high energy.
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