“In Private” was the third single in a row to be a charting success for British singer Dusty Springfield, after nearly two decades of little if any chart success.

Dusty Springfield - In Private Video

Dusty Springfield - In Private Lyrics

Take your time and tell me
Where you lie
I realise
That we’ve been found out this time

We should stay together
If we can
But what you’ve planned
Means theres a difference between

What you’re gonna say
In private
You still want my love
Were in this together
And what you’re gonna do
In public
Say you were never in love
That you can remember

So discreet
I never tried to meet
Your friends or interfere
I took a back seat between

And what you gonna say
In private?
You still want my love
Were in this together
And what you’re gonna do
In public
Say you were never in love
That you can remember

What you gonna say, ay
When you run back to your wife?
I guess its just the story of my life
What you gonna say?

So take your time
And tell me
Where did you learn
Oh, I may publicise
That theres a difference between

What you’re gonna say
In private?
You still want my love
Were in this together
And what you’re gonna do
In public
Say you were never in love
That you can remember
Tell me what you gonna say
In private? , ooh, ooh, ooh
What you gonna say?
What you gonna do?
Baby, what you gonna say?

Dusty Springfield - In Private Review and Info

Both “In Private” and Springfield’s previous single, “Nothing Has Been Proved” were produced by Pet Shop Boys, who helped return Springfield to prominence with their 1987 hit collaboration “What Have I Done to Deserve This?“. Both Springfield singles were included on her 1990 British album Reputation.

“In Private” peaked at #14 in the British charts. Though not released as a single in the America, it proved to be popular with club DJs on both coasts.

Released 1990
Format 7″, 12″ Vinyl, CD Single
Recorded 1989
Genre Pop
Length 4:18
Label Parlophone/EMI Music
Writers Chris Lowe, Neil Tennant
Producer Chris Lowe, Neil Tennant, Julian Mendelsohn

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“(They Long to Be) Close to You“, was released in 1970 by The Carpenters on their album, Close to You, and it became their breakthrough hit.

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The Carpenters - (They Long to Be) Close to You Lyrics

Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Just like me (Just like me)
They long to be
Close to you.

Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Hahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Lahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.

The Carpenters - (They Long to Be) Close to You Review and Info

“(They Long to Be) Close to You” is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It was first recorded by Richard Chamberlain and released as a single in 1963 as “They Long to Be Close to You,” without parentheses.

Although Richard Chamberlain recorded the first version, The Carpenters’ version is the most recognized version, having it as a hit in 1970.

The song stayed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks. Richard had stated that when Herb Alpert introduced the song to him back in early 1970, he was a bit apprehensive about the song, and didn’t have confidence in it.

Because of “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” the Carpenters earned a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus in 1971. It became the first of three Grammy Awards they would win during their careers.

Released May 15, 1970
Recorded 1970
Genre Pop
Length 03:41
Label A&M Records, 1183
Writers Burt Bacharach; Hal David
Producer Jack Daugherty
Certification Gold single

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Sign your name is the name of a famous song by Terence Trent D’Arby (Sananda Maitreya), released in his 1987 album Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby.

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Terence Trent D’Arby - Sign Your Name Lyrics

Fortunately you have got
Someone who relies on you
We started out as friends
But the thought of you just caves me in
The symptoms are so deep
It is so much too late to turn away
We started out as friends

Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my lady

Time I’m sure will bring
Disappointments in so many things
It seems to be the way
When your gambling cards on love you play
I’d rather be in Hell with you baby
Than in cool Heaven
It seems to be the way

Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my lady

Birds never look into the sun
Before the day is gone
But oh the light shines brighter
On a peaceful day
Stranger blue leave us alone
We don’t want to deal with you
We’ll shed our stains showering
In the room that makes the rain

All alone with you
Makes the butterflies in me arise
Slowly we make love
And the Earth rotates
To our dictates
Slowly we make love

Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my lady

Terence Trent D’Arby - Sign Your Name Review and info

“Sign Your Name” was a smash hit single on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart and #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

His debut solo album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby, released in 1987, is his best-known and, in commercial terms, most successful work. The album, which produced such hits as “If You Let Me Stay,” “Wishing Well,” “Dance Little Sister,” and “Sign Your Name”, sold over a million copies in the first three days of its release, and its sales currently total over 12 million.
The album also earned D’Arby a Grammy Award in March 1988 in the category Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male. In that same year, he earned a Soul Train Award nomination for Best New Artist.

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“Son of a Preacher Man” is a song recorded by Dusty Springfield in 1968, written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins and featured on the album, Dusty in Memphis.

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Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man Lyrics

Billy-Ray was a Preacher’s son,
And when his daddy would visit he’d come along,
When they gathered round and started talking,
That’s when Billy would take me walking,
Through the back yard we’d go walking,
Then he’d look into my eyes,
Lord knows to my surprise

The only one who could ever reach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
The only boy who could ever teach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
Yes he was, he was, oh yes he was.

Being good isn’t always easy,
No matter how hard I tried,
When he started sweet talking to me,
he’d come tell me everything is alright,
he’d kiss and tell me everything is alright,
Can I get away again tonight?.

The only one who could ever reach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
The only boy who could ever teach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
Yes he was, he was, oh yes he was.

How well I remember,
The look that was in his eyes,
Stealing kisses from me on the sly,
Taking time to make time,
Telling me that he’s all mine,
Learning from each others knowing,
Looking to see how much we’d grown.

The only one who could ever reach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
The only boy who could ever teach me,
Was the son of a preacher man,
Yes he was, he was, oh yes he was.

Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man Review and Info

Written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins, “Son of a Preacher Man” was originally offered to Aretha Franklin, who turned it down. It was only upon hearing Springfield’s version that Franklin reconsidered and recorded the song herself. By that time, however, Springfield’s version had already become a hit; thus, Franklin’s version, included on her 1970 album, This Girl’s In Love With You, charted only as a tag-along b-side of the single, “Call Me”.

Springfield’s version was produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin for her first album for the Atlantic Records label and became an international hit reaching #10 in the United States and #9 in her native UK when released in late 1968.
“Son of a Preacher Man” was to be the last major chart hit for the artist for almost 20 years until she teamed up with Pet Shop Boys for the single “What Have I Done to Deserve This?” in 1987.

The writers of Rolling Stone magazine placed the release at #77 among The 100 Best Singles of the Last 25 Years in 1987. The record was placed at #43 of the Greatest Singles of All Time by the writers of New Musical Express in 2002. It was placed #77 among The 100 Best Singles of the Last 25 Years by the writers of Rolling Stone magazine in 1987, and #43 of the Greatest Singles of All Time by the writers of New Musical Express in 2002. In 2004, the song made the Rolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #240.

Released January 13, 1969
Recorded American Studios, Memphis, Tennessee: September 1968
Genre Rhythm and blues, rock
Length 2:29
Label Atlantic
Writers John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins
Producer Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin, Jeff Barry, Tom Dowd

source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_a_Preacher_Man

“The Power of Love” is a famous power ballad co-written and originally recorded by Jennifer Rush.

Jennifer Rush - The Power of Love Video

Jennifer Rush - The Power of Love Lyrics

The whispers in the morning of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling by like thunder now as I look in your eyes
I hold on to your body and feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
A love I couyld not forsake
cuz I’m your lady and you are my man
When ever you reach for me I’ll do all that I can

Lost is how I’m feeling lying in your arms
When the world outside’s too much to take
That all ends when I’m with you
Even though there may be times it seems I’m far away
Never walk away like that, cuz I am always by your side

cuz I’m your lady and you are my man
Whenever you reach for me, I’m gonna do all that I can
We’re heading for something, somewhere i’ve never been
Sometimes I am frightened but I’m ready to learn
of the power of love

Jennifer Rush - The Power of Love Review and Info

The song has been covered by several artists, notably Laura Branigan and Céline Dion, and translated into several languages.

In 1985 Jennifer Rush’s version spent five weeks at number one on the UK singles chart in the process becoming the first single by a female soloist to sell a million copies in the UK, and is among the UK’s best-selling singles of all time. This initial success stood in contrast to the song’s reception in the U.S., where Rush’s original could only scrape to number fifty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and did not even hit the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

The song was subsequently covered by other artists, two of whose recordings eclipsed all earlier versions on the U.S. charts. A recording by Laura Branigan became a top-twenty hit on both Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts in late 1987; Céline Dion enjoyed a number-one U.S. hit on both Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts with her version, which was nominated for a 1995 Grammy Award.

After the successful chart runs by Celine Dion, Jennifer Rush’s version was added to many soft and mainstream Adult Contemporary radio stations’ playlists as well. The Jennifer Rush and Celine Dion versions are both widely played on softer adult contemporary radio stations.

Released 1985
Format 7″ vinyl
Genre Pop
Writers Gunther Mende, Candy DeRouge, Jennifer Rush, Mary Susan Applegate

source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Love_(Jennifer_Rush_song)

The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody Video

The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody Lyrics

Oh, my love, my darling
I’ve hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love, I need your love
God speed your love to me

Lonely rivers flow
To the sea, to the sea
To the open arms of the sea
Lonely rivers sigh
“Wait for me, wait for me”
I’ll be coming home; wait for me

Oh, my love, my darling
I’ve hungered, hungered for your touch
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love, I need your love
God speed your love to me

The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody Song Info

“Unchained Melody” is a popular song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. It is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, by some counts having spawned over 500 versions in hundreds of different languages.

In 1955, North used the music as a theme for the obscure prison film Unchained. Todd Duncan, the baritone who performed in the original Porgy and Bess, sang the vocals for the film soundtrack.
In 1963, an uptempo, doo-wop version hit the regional charts (eastern U.S.) by Vito & the Salutations, eventually becoming part of the soundtrack for Goodfellas in 1990.

The song regained popularity when another version was produced by Phil Spector in 1965, credited to the Righteous Brothers, but performed as a solo by Bobby Hatfield, who later recorded versions credited solely to him. It climbed to #4. “Unchained Melody” reappeared on the Billboard charts in 1990, reaching #19, after The Righteous Brothers’ recording was used in the film Ghost. It reached #1 in the UK, becoming the UK’s top selling single of 1990; it also later reached #1 in Australia, staying at number-one for seven weeks through November 1990 and into January 1991.

On June 21, 1977, just six weeks before his death, Elvis Presley performed “Unchained Melody” for what would be his last television appearance, “Elvis In Concert.”

Released July 17, 1965
Format 7″
Genre Blue eyed soul
Length 3:34
Label Philles
Writers Hy Zaret, Alex North
Producer Phil Spector

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10cc - I’m Not in Love Video

10cc - I’m Not in Love Lyrics

I’m not in love
So don’t forget it
It’s just a silly phase I’m going through
And just because
I call you up
Don’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it made
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..

I like to see you
But then again
That doesn’t mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you
Don’t make a fuss
Don’t tell your friends about the two of us
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..

I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that’s lying there
So don’t you ask me
To give it back
I know you know it doesn’t mean that much to me
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..

Ooh you’ll wait a long time for me
Ooh you’ll wait a long time
Ooh you’ll wait a long time for me
Ooh you’ll wait a long time

I’m not in love
So don’t forget it
It’s just a silly phase I’m going through
And just because I call you up
Don’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it made
I’m not in love
I’m not in love

10cc - I’m Not in Love Song Info

“I’m Not in Love” is a song written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman of the English group 10cc, from the album The Original Soundtrack.

A collaborative effort built around a title by Eric Stewart, “I’m Not in Love”, is notable for its innovative production, especially its choral backing. An ethereal sound was created by laboriously building up multiple overdubs of the voices of Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme singing a single note in unison.

Released May 1975
Recorded 1975
Genre Pop
Length 6:02
Label UK Records

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Black - Wonderful Life Video

Black - Wonderful Life Lyrics

Here I go out to see again
the sunshine fills my hair
and dreams hang in the air
Gulls in the sky and in my blue eyes
you know it feels unfair
there’s magic everywhere

Look at me standing
here on my own again
up straight in the sunshine

No need to run and hide
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life

Sun in your eyes
the heat is in your hair
they seem to hate you
because you’re there
and I need a friend
Oh, I need a friend
to make me happy
not stand here on my own

Look at me standing
here on my own again
up straight in the sunshine

No need to run and hide
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life

I need a friend
oh, I need friend
to make me happy
not so alone…….
Look at me here
here on my own again
up straight in the sunshine

No need to run and hide
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life

No need to run and hide
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to run and hide
it’s a wonderful, wonderful life
wonderful life, wonderful life

Black - Wonderful Life Song Info

“Wonderful Life” is a single by British band Black taken from the album of the same name. First released in 1985 by Ugly Man Records, it initially charted at no. 72 in the UK. The band made a decision to pull the single and re-release it with a new record company, A&M. The single then reached no. 8 in the UK Top 40 in August 1987 - it is a well-known song to this day.

Released 1987
Format Vinyl, Cassette
Genre Pop
Length 4:49
Producer Dave Dix
Certification Gold SNEP, 1988

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