Welcome to our show and we are excited to share decades of music with you in 2022.
Here is my first selection of top 1998 hits which I hope you will enjoy.
Celine Dion – My heart will go on
“My heart will go on” is from the soundtrack of the James Cameron film “Titanic” composed by James Horner and Will Jennings. “My Heart Will Go On” became a global hit, topping the charts in over twenty countries. It won the 1998 Academy Award for Best Original Song and dominated the Grammy awards, winning Record of the year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Japanese Gold Disc Award for Song of the Year.
February 18th Andrea Bocelli makes his operatic debut as Rodolfo in “La bohème” at the Teatro Comunale in Cagliari
Shania Twain – You’re still the one
“You’re still the one” was penned by Shania Twain and Robert John “Mutt” Lange, for the album “Come On Over.” It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks, becoming Twain’s first top-ten hit in the US. Although it never topped the chart, it is recognized as her most successful crossover single. The song peaked at #7 in her native home Canada, and internationally, it reached #1 in Australia for four weeks, #3 in Ireland, and the top 10 in the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the UK. It was nominated for four Grammy Awards and won two: Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance and was ranked #46 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the ‘90s.
February 24th Elton John knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London
Now time for my first picks from 1998 and I hope you will enjoy my selection.
Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe
“When You Believe” is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature The Prince of Egypt. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. A pop single version of “When You Believe”, with additional music and lyrics by writer-producer Kenneth Edmonds, was also recorded for the film by American singers Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston for the film’s end credits and its soundtrack album. The song peaked at number 15 on the Hot 100 and number three on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart. Whitney Houston
March 9th Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment signs then unknown rapper Eminem
Boyzone – No Matter What
“No Matter What” is a song from the 1996 musical Whistle Down the Wind that was popularised by Irish boyband Boyzone in 1998 when they recorded it to tie in with the show’s first UK production. The song was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman, while Lloyd Webber, Steinman and Nigel Wright produced the track, with additional production by Franglen & Lupino. The song was also featured on the US edition of the soundtrack to the 1999 film Notting Hill, and was released to American radio on 10 May 1999. The song became their fourth number-one on the UK Singles Chart, with its three-week stay atop the chart making it Boyzone’s longest-running number-one single. In the UK, the song has sold 1.15 million copies and another 3 million worldwide.Boyzone
June 15th 32nd Music City News Country Awards: Neal McCoy, Lorrie Morgan & Billy Ray Cyrus win
Additional sources: On This Day – Music – Hits of the 90s: Playback FM – Wikipedia
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Next week 1998 Part two – We hope you will tune in.. as always we love to hear from you.. thanks William and Sally.
Wow, Whitney and Mariah are together here. Cool!
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Thanks Annette..♥
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Thank you very much, Annette. Delighted that you enjoyed. Hugs
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I did enjoy “Titanic.” Totally unrealistic and sappy, but I loved it anyway.
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I know..sometimes sappy is needed lol.. xx
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Agreed!
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Indeed, Liz. But, glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Another four great choices. Thanks, William and Sally.
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Wonderful thanks John.. hugsx
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Thank you very much, John. Glad you enjoyed. All the best.
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A powerful day full of great songs.
I love the Celine Dione song but the film just makes me cry – not the film so much as the saddness of Titanic.
My dad did that crossing many times in the Merchant Navy and to see his ship so heavily laden with ice is quite something.
With Shania Twain and Mariah and Whitney it really was a powerful womens voice day. Loved it.
‘No Matter what’, we certainly needed a bit of Boyzone to round it off.
Another tuneful Tuesday. Thank you.
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Thanks Sue and my Dad did that crossing too far too often and said he had never experienced such foul weather.. they had grit.. Glad you enjoyed ♥
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Thank you very much, Sue. I’m glad we hit the spot. Do enjoy your day. Hugs
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A clear winner for me this week: Shania, by a mile! Lovely song from a fantastic album 😊
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Thank you very much, Clive. She is amazing, indeed. Glad you enjoyed. All the best.
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Thanks Clive.. she is one of my favourite female artists.
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All fabulous songs that brought back great memories. Celine and Shania, Canadian treasures. I had forgotten how much I loved Boyzone too. And to see Whitney and Maria together was awesome (I believe they were cousins). A perfect lineup, thanks!
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Ah, I never knew that Whitney and Mariah were cousins. Thanks for letting me know. Delighted that you enjoyed. Hugs
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Well, I thought I better check this out and it appears they are not related. (Not sure who started that rumour) But Whitney Housten is related to Dionne Warwick. Sorry about passing on false news. Yikes!
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Lol.. no worries Darlene… six degrees of separation anyway..♥
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Thanks Darlene.. it was a sing along show today without a doubt…hugsx
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Wonderful songs, and when I sing along I can fool myself into thinking I can carry a tune…
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Delighted you enjoyed Dorothy and who says you can’t ♥
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Well, me! But I still sing!
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Good for you ♥
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Thank you very much, Dorothy. I am happy to know that you’ve been singing along. Bravo. Hugs
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Oh my gosh, what wonderful choices, especially the magnificent voice of Whitney Houston. She was a diva! Unfortunately, I did not know Boyzone, but the song was great!
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Thanks very much Noelle.. one of our top Irish bands.. ♥
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Many thanks, Noelle. Glad you enjoyed, and happy that you discovered Boyzone. Hugs
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Thanks for sharing, Michael. All the best.
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Thanks for this very great and fantastic entertaining mix, William! Thanks to you for hosting, Sally! Have both a nice day! xx Michael
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Glad you enjoy our show Michael and thanks for all the support..hugsx
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Thank you, Michael. Delighted that you enjoyed. Have a good week.
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Boyzone and Shania hit the mark for me today. Thanks Sal and Will for keeping us informed and entertained on the music front. ❤ xx
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Delighted you enjoyed Debby… ♥♥
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Always. ❤
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Many thanks, Debby. I’m happy that we hit the spot. Hugs
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All wonderful songs, Sally and William, but you just can’t beat My heart will go on from Titanic.
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Thanks Robbie and it is an amazing song ♥
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Thank you very much, Robbie. Indeed, it is an amazing song. Glad you enjoyed. Hugs
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Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey – What a powerhouse duo! All great songs!
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Thanks very much Jan.♥
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They certainly were, Jan. Thanks, and delighted that you enjoyed. Hugs
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It’s the first time I’ve heard Boyzone—not exactly my style, but that’s part of the beauty of music—something for everyone. I prefer the other three songs, but I’d give a slight lean to Shania.
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Thank you, Pete. Glad we introduced you to something new. All the best.
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Thanks Pete.. the boy band era produced some great bands and songs but appealed more to the girl fans I think. Shania is definitely one of my top female performers.. crossing several styles. xxx
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Besides the great music, I always enjoy the snippets of what happened.
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Thanks Jennie.. they do add some context…hugsxx
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Yes!!
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Great songs and memories! Thank you!
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Thanks Jennie ♥
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You’re welcome, Sally!
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I hadn’t listened to some of these ones for a while, Sally and William, but you’ve made me remember how much I liked them. Thanks for the music!
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Thanks Olga and delighted you enjoyed..♥
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