Welcome to our show and we are excited to share decades of music with you in 2022.
Here is my first selection of top 1986 hits which I hope you will enjoy.
Dionne Warwick and Friends – That’s what friends are for
“That’s what friends are for” was written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager and originally recorded by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film “Night Shift.” This song is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, and Elton John, billed as “Dionne and Friends.” It was released as a charity single for AIDS research and prevention and was a massive hit worldwide, becoming the #1 single of 1986 in the US and winning the Grammy Awards for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals” and “Song of the Year.”
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Lionel Richie – Say you, say me
“Say you, say me” was written by Lionel Richie for the film “White Nights,” starring Mikhaïl Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines. The song peaked at #1 in the US for two weeks on Billboard’s R&B chart, and for four weeks on the Hot 100 chart. It became Richie’s ninth number-one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song was hugely successful in South Africa, attaining the #1 spot and remaining there for a total of 30 weeks. It eventually became the #1 single of 1986 on that country’s year-end Springbok charts. The track won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song.”
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Now time for my first picks from 1986 which are still on my playlist today.
Simply Red – Holding Back the Years
“Holding Back the Years” is the seventh track on Simply Red’s debut studio album Picture Book (1985). It remains their most successful single, having reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. It is one of two Simply Red songs (the other being their cover of “If You Don’t Know Me by Now”) to reach number one in the US. The song was nominated in the category of Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards. Simply Red
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Robert Palmer – Addicted to Love
“Addicted to Love” is a song by English rock singer Robert Palmer released in 1986. It is the third song on Palmer’s 1985 album Riptide and was released as its second single. The single version is a shorter edit of the full-length album version. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week ending 8 February 1986. The song ended up topping the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart. It also reached number one in Australia and number five on the UK Singles Chart. Robert Palmer
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Additional sources: On This Day – Music – Hits of the 80s: Playback FM – Wikipedia
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William Price King is an American jazz singer, crooner, and composer.
His interest in music began at an early age when he studied piano and clarinet in high school. At Morehouse College in Atlanta where he grew up, he sang in the Glee Club and studied classical music. After graduation he went off to the Yale School of Music where he earned a Masters degree. From there he journeyed to New York where he created a jazz trio ‘Au Naturel’ which performed in some of the hottest venues in Manhattan including gigs on Broadway and the famous ‘Rainbow Room.’ These gigs opened doors for performances in Montreal and a European tour.
While touring Europe he met a lovely French lady, Jeanne Maïstre, who, a year later became his wife. King left the group ‘Au Naturel’ and settled in the south of France where he started a new life on the French Riviera, opening his own music school – the “Price King Ecole Internationale de Chant.” He has had the pleasure over the years of seeing many of his students excel as singers on a professional level, and some going on to become national celebrities. He continues to coach young singers today, in his spare time.
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Sally Cronin is an author, blogger and broadcaster who enjoyed four years as part of the team on Onda Cero International’s English speaking morning show in Marbella and then for two years as a presenter on Expressfm the local radio station in Portsmouth. She co-presented two ‘Drive Time’ shows a week with Adrian Knight, hosted the live Thursday Afternoon Show and The Sunday Morning Show guests including musicians and authors. Following this she became Station Director for a local internet television station for two years, producing and presenting the daily news segment, outside broadcasts and co-presenting the Adrian and Sally chat show live on Friday evenings.
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Next week 1986 Part Two. We hope you will tune in.. as always we love to hear from you.. thanks William and Sally.
A great show, William and Sally. All four were excellent.
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Fantastic thanks John. hugsx
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Good to hear. Thanks, John. All the best.
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To you as well.
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“Say You, Say Me” is one of the all-time great songs for me.
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Another song that immediately brings back memories for me Liz.. xx
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I agree, Liz. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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We all have our favorites, but of these four, it would have to be Addicted to Love
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Great track and still one of my favourites too. Thanks Pete x
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Indeed, Pete. It’s a favorite of mine as well. Glad you enjoyed. All the best.
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What an awesome post! I love 80’s music and this is a great trip down memory lane!
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Delighted you enjoyed thanks for letting us know. Enjoy your week.
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Good to hear. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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HI William and Sally, I know three of four of these songs. I know the Dionne Warwick song, but I never knew the name of the singer so that’s a nice piece of new information. A great song.
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Wonderful thanks Robbie and delighted you enjoyed. hugsxx
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Fantastic. I am happy that you enjoyed, Robbie. Hugs
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Ahh!
A Tuesday morning start.
Today my husband was making a phone call downstairs (we live in a town house) while I listened to the music (and watched the videos) ready to head off to Zumba.
The recipient on my husbands brief phone call commented ‘what lovley soothing music that was being played, perfect for a Tuesday morning.
It was Dionne Warwick being at the time.
I didn’t realise she might hear it.
But yes definately ‘Soothing Music’ today.
Loved them all.
The iconic backing musicians to Robert Palmer!
Classic.
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Fantastic, Sue, and so good to hear. Thanks for sharing that with us. Wishing you a great Zumba class. Hugs
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Glad we reached other ears today as well Sue.. hope Zumba went well. Enjoy the rest of the week..hugs xx
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for sharing, Michael. All the best.
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Thanks for sharing Michael…hugsx
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:-)) xx
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One cannot forget all these wonderful songs. Thanks for sharing, Sally and William! Enjoy your day! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael. Glad you enjoyed. Have a great day. All the best.
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Thanks very much Michael..hope Tuesday goes well..hugsx
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Was a wonderful day, Sally! Thanks for the guidance with your postings. xx Michael
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Goodness, hearing SImply Red again is great! Thank you so much.
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Indeed, Annette. They were a great band. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Thanks Annette…♥
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All great songs.Thanks! I love Dionne Warwick so much, my daughter´s middle name is Dionne. I particularly love That´s What Friends are For.
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What a wonderful tribute to Dionne and it is a lovely name…glad you enjoyed Darlene..hugsx
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Many thanks, Darlene. Dionne has always been one of my all time favorites. Your daughter must be proud to have such a lovely name. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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YOu’re back on my favorites’ trail today, Sally. Somehow I missed Simply Red. But my favorite Lionel Richie song is Dancing on the Ceiling!
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Ahh, “Dancing in the Ceiling,” what a great song. One of my favorites, too. Glad we hit the spot, Noelle. Hugs
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Fabulous Noelle.. glad we hit the spot today..hugsx♥
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What a fun post! I could listen to Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder singing “That’s What Friends Are For” all day and not get tired of it.
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Wonderful Janet, delighted you enjoyed and thanks for letting us know..hugs
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Great, Janet, I agree. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Thanks for the wonderful memories of the 1980s Will and Sal. Keep them coming! ❤ xx
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Thanks Debby and we will do our best ♥
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You always do. ❤
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Thank you very much, Debby. We will certainly try and do that. Hugs
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I’ll be there! 🙂 x
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Dionne Warwick and Lionel Ritchie are two of my favorites. Thanks so much for sharing all of these~
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Thanks very much Barbara, so pleased you enjoyed…hugsx
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Thank you, Barbara. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Four fabulous tracks but for me, it goes without saying-smile- Rod just pips it at the post with his version of “That’s what friends are for” …Thank you Will and Sally Hugs xx
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Thank you very much, Carol. I am thrilled that you enjoyed. All the best. Hugs
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Thanks Carol… glad we hit the spot ♥
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Reblogged this on Jane Risdon and commented:
A fab selection of tracks to recall and enjoy. Thanks William and Sally for another enjoyable few minutes.
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Thanks for sharing Jane..♥
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Pleasure x
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Reblogged. Really enjoyed these. Bringing back memories of times gone by. Spent a delightful evening in the company of Dionne and Burt B at a private party given by our record labels back in the day, she sang, he played piano, feet away from me – sheer magic. Lionel and I frequented the same hair salon and hairstylist in Beverley Hills. You can never think of someone in the same way once you have seen them with dripping wet hair and all that goes with getting ‘the look.’ Friendly enough. Love Robert Palmer – iconic video, MTV made it a huge hit. And love Simply Red. Thanks for the memories. Tweeting too. xx
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Thanks so much for sharing those memories with us Jane. What an amazing time to look back on. Thanks for sharing too…♥
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Wonderful to be reminded now and again. xx
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Many thanks, Jane, for sharing these incredible memories – much appreciated. Those were the good old days, as they say. Hugs
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they were indeed. have a wonderful week xx
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You two find the best songs!
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Thanks Jennie.. always great to hear.. hugsx
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What would we do with music? Thank goodness for Sally and William!
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lol.. thanks Jennie… ♥
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You’re welcome, Sally!
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Some wonderful choices today, and I hadn’t heard a few of them for a long time. Thanks for the reminders, William and Sally!
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