Rick's Pop Songs Compilation

[Rick Henry]

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This thread is started because of a conversation in the 70's board. enigma asked about the songs on a compilation disc I made for myself.

This particular disc was made on October 30, 2004. It's volume 24 in a series of pop music compilations I've made. I make a new one every four or five months. Other compilations I make are Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Dance Club Hits, Today's Music, New Wave Hits, and R&B Soul hits.

Anyway this one Pop Songs volume 24 includes:

1. Don't Think... Feel - Neil Diamond 1976
2. The American Popular Song - Neil Diamond 1978
3. You Don't Bring Me Flowers - Barbra Streisand (Babs solo) 1978
4. (I Believe) There's Nothing Stronger Than Our Love - Paul Anka and Odia coates 1975
5. Toes - Norah Jones 2004
6. You And Me - Alice Cooper 1977
7. Wish You Were Here - Barbara Mandrell 1981
8. Still The Lovin' Is Fun - B.J. Thomas 1977
9. Heart Of Gold - Neil Young 1972
10. Sunshine - Keane 2004
11. If Not For You - Olivia Newton-John 1971
12. Guess I Just Lost My Head - Karen Carpenter 1996 (1980)
13. Dust In The Wind - Sarah Brightman 1998
14. Part-Time Love - Elton John 1978
15. Santa Cruz - The Thrills 2003
16. Up On The Roof - Carole King 1978
17. Pilot Of The Airwaves - Charlie Dore 1979/80
18. Autograph - John Denver 1980
19. Sweet Inspiration - Rita Coolidge 1978
20. Lotta Love - Nicolette Larson 1979
21. Only Heart - John Mayer 2003
22. Your Secret's Safe With Me - Michael Franks 1985

[smoothie2]

:-/This "box" of "threads"....hasn't been opened in a long time, ..that's because there is so many fantastic places to visit
on the site...which is a good thing.
Anyway, yes, I love your compilation of songs Rick although,
some I might know if I heard them but off-hand I don't.
I will comment to say you hit a good nerve of mine when you have "You and Me" by A. Cooper...he should have come up with more I guess "tamer" songs like that...but I know his true nature is pretty interesting and spooky ...ha..
The song "You and Me" by him, I haven't heard in ages...
one day, I'll have to get an ipod ...
anyway, that song always reminds me of another song which came
out about the same time I think..but, I don't know who
sung it maybe the name of it was "Magnet and Steel"
" you are the magnet and i am the steel...oooh...ah"
..
::)also, who sings an oldie "Mrs. (I forget who) you've got a lovely daughter..." ...a very British group...with a banjo..
I think I'll come up with a list...

[Rick Henry]

smoothie2 said:

:-/This "box" of "threads"....hasn't been opened in a long time, ..that's because there is so many fantastic places to visit
on the site...which is a good thing.
Anyway, yes, I love your compilation of songs Rick although,
some I might know if I heard them but off-hand I don't.
I will comment to say you hit a good nerve of mine when you have "You and Me" by A. Cooper...he should have come up with more I guess "tamer" songs like that...but I know his true nature is pretty interesting and spooky ...ha..
The song "You and Me" by him, I haven't heard in ages...
one day, I'll have to get an ipod ...
anyway, that song always reminds me of another song which came
out about the same time I think..but, I don't know who
sung it maybe the name of it was "Magnet and Steel"
" you are the magnet and i am the steel...oooh...ah"
..
::)also, who sings an oldie "Mrs. (I forget who) you've got a lovely daughter..." ...a very British group...with a banjo..
I think I'll come up with a list...

You are so right Kathy, "Magnet And Steel" is similar lyrically to "You And Me". Both songs are big favorites of mine. "Magnet And Steel" was recorded by Walter Egan and was released around the same time as the Alice Cooper song.

Here is the list of my most current pop songs compilation. It's Volume 29 and I assmebled this compilation on may 11, 2006. Here is the track list:

1. No Tell Lover - Chicago 1978
2. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder 1977
3. I'll Play For You - Seals And Crofts 1975
4. Life For Rent - Dido 2003
5. Shilo - Neil Diamond 1970
6. Press - Paul McCartney 1986
7. Lonely Days - BeeGees 1970
8. Peaceful - Helen Reddy 1973
9. Upside Down - Jack Johnson 2005
10. Cruel Summer - Bananarama 1984
11. What A Difference You've Made In My Life - Ronnie Milsap 1977
12. Ventura Highway - America 1972
13. Dancing In The Street - Carpenters 2001 (1978)
14. Tender Is The Night - Jackson Browne 1983
15. Big Blue Sun - Adrian Belew 1992
16. Blue - David Gilmour 2006
17. Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton 1975
18. It's Up To You - Ricky Nelson 1962
19. Rubberneckin' - Elvis Presley 1969
20. Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon 1977
21. Right Down The Line - Gerry Rafferty 1978

[smoothie2]

I came up with some for now and thought I'd add them before I crash for the bed:
1. Only Yest....Carpenters
2. Sweet sweet Smile....Carps

3. Sister Golden Hair...America
4. Your Song ....Elton John

5. Knock 3 times....Tony Orlando and Dawn
6. I Woke Up in Love this Morning...Partridge Family

7. Baby Don't Go....Sonny and Cher
8. I believe in Love....Don Williams

9. California Girls....Beach Boys
10. Don't Rock the Boat....artist..(don't know)

11. Do You Believe in Love after Love....Cher
12. I Could Fall in Love With You ....Selena

.....guess that's it for now...
You do know your music Rick...how SuperB!!!!

[Rick Henry]

admin said:

Here is the list of my most current pop songs compilation. It's Volume 29 and I assmebled this compilation on may 11, 2006. Here is the track list:

1. No Tell Lover - Chicago 1978
2. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder 1977
3. I'll Play For You - Seals And Crofts 1975
4. Life For Rent - Dido 2003
5. Shilo - Neil Diamond 1970
6. Press - Paul McCartney 1986
7. Lonely Days - BeeGees 1970
8. Peaceful - Helen Reddy 1973
9. Upside Down - Jack Johnson 2005
10. Cruel Summer - Bananarama 1984
11. What A Difference You've Made In My Life - Ronnie Milsap 1977
12. Ventura Highway - America 1972
13. Dancing In The Street - Carpenters 2001 (1978)
14. Tender Is The Night - Jackson Browne 1983
15. Big Blue Sun - Adrian Belew 1992
16. Blue - David Gilmour 2006
17. Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton 1975
18. It's Up To You - Ricky Nelson 1962
19. Rubberneckin' - Elvis Presley 1969
20. Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon 1977
21. Right Down The Line - Gerry Rafferty 1978

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These compilations generally take me about 2 1/2 hours to burn on to CD. They're generally about 78 minutes long. I try to use songs from different decades. Here's a breakdown of songs from each decade on Volume 29 which is listed in the quote above:

60's - 2 songs
70's - 11 songs (my pop collections contain more 70's songs than any other decade80's - 3 songs
90's - 1 song
00's - 4 songs

Lately I've been making compilations on British artists. The first one I called "The British Invasion", the second is called "Here Come The Brits" - these include artists from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and current decade. I'll share some of these compilations with you in another thread.

btw: Kathy the British sounding song you asked about called; "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" is by herman's Hermits and is from 1965.

[Dr Johnny P LoveTrain]

Can someone burn a CD or too for me if I send you a list? Dr Johnny P LoveTrain

[smoothie2]

;DI was pretty sure it was "Mrs. Brown you have a lovely daughter"...I know I truly would love
to be able to work and collect music as you do Rick.
As the song goes,"Without a song, the day would never end.."
The way you describe your collections , the categories,
sounds like quite a job, but I know it must be a great hobby.

[Rick Henry]

Dr said:

Can someone burn a CD or too for me if I send you a list? Dr Johnny P LoveTrain

Sorry Johnny, myself, I do not provide that service. But Amazon.com has tons of great compilations from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's that you can buy. Check it out.

[JohnnyAngel]

Hey Rick. I think you're making great compilations!
I?m also in the same trend as you. Since a year ago I've been doing some compilations for myself.
First, I wanna highlight some "gems" that you chose in this particular compilation which I love each song:

Sir Duke: GREAT! I love Stevie's "Songs on the key of life" album
I stil have the double LP and also the single.

Right Down The Line - Gerry Rafferty GREAT! I love this song, remind me my childhood I remember listening to it on FM radio. Great choice!!

You know I trend to clasify my compilations to decades
This is the last compilation I did on last december:

70's Classics Vol V

1- Love's Theme - The Love Unlimited Orchestra
2- From Now On - Supertramp
3- You're so vain - Carly Simon
4- Reminiscing - Little River Band
6- I'm not in love - 10CC
7- Don't stop Believin' - Olivia Newton-John
8- Sing For The Day - Styx
9 - Millworker - James Taylor
10- Angel of the Morning - Juice Newton
11-Telephone Line - Electric Light Orchestra
12-Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
13-Voulez Vous - ABBA
14- Candida - Tony orlando & Dawn
15-Somebody to love - Queen


Regards

Jorge

admin said:

smoothie2 said:

:-/This "box" of "threads"....hasn't been opened in a long time, ..that's because there is so many fantastic places to visit
on the site...which is a good thing.
Anyway, yes, I love your compilation of songs Rick although,
some I might know if I heard them but off-hand I don't.
I will comment to say you hit a good nerve of mine when you have "You and Me" by A. Cooper...he should have come up with more I guess "tamer" songs like that...but I know his true nature is pretty interesting and spooky ...ha..
The song "You and Me" by him, I haven't heard in ages...
one day, I'll have to get an ipod ...
anyway, that song always reminds me of another song which came
out about the same time I think..but, I don't know who
sung it maybe the name of it was "Magnet and Steel"
" you are the magnet and i am the steel...oooh...ah"
..
::)also, who sings an oldie "Mrs. (I forget who) you've got a lovely daughter..." ...a very British group...with a banjo..
I think I'll come up with a list...

You are so right Kathy, "Magnet And Steel" is similar lyrically to "You And Me". Both songs are big favorites of mine. "Magnet And Steel" was recorded by Walter Egan and was released around the same time as the Alice Cooper song.

Here is the list of my most current pop songs compilation. It's Volume 29 and I assmebled this compilation on may 11, 2006. Here is the track list:

1. No Tell Lover - Chicago 1978
2. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder 1977
3. I'll Play For You - Seals And Crofts 1975
4. Life For Rent - Dido 2003
5. Shilo - Neil Diamond 1970
6. Press - Paul McCartney 1986
7. Lonely Days - BeeGees 1970
8. Peaceful - Helen Reddy 1973
9. Upside Down - Jack Johnson 2005
10. Cruel Summer - Bananarama 1984
11. What A Difference You've Made In My Life - Ronnie Milsap 1977
12. Ventura Highway - America 1972
13. Dancing In The Street - Carpenters 2001 (1978)
14. Tender Is The Night - Jackson Browne 1983
15. Big Blue Sun - Adrian Belew 1992
16. Blue - David Gilmour 2006
17. Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton 1975
18. It's Up To You - Ricky Nelson 1962
19. Rubberneckin' - Elvis Presley 1969
20. Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon 1977
21. Right Down The Line - Gerry Rafferty 1978

[wisejester7]

smoothie2 said:

:-/This "box" of "threads"....hasn't been opened in a long time, ..that's because there is so many fantastic places to visit
on the site...which is a good thing.
Anyway, yes, I love your compilation of songs Rick although,
some I might know if I heard them but off-hand I don't.
I will comment to say you hit a good nerve of mine when you have "You and Me" by A. Cooper...he should have come up with more I guess "tamer" songs like that...but I know his true nature is pretty interesting and spooky ...ha..
The song "You and Me" by him, I haven't heard in ages...
one day, I'll have to get an ipod ...
anyway, that song always reminds me of another song which came
out about the same time I think..but, I don't know who
sung it maybe the name of it was "Magnet and Steel"
" you are the magnet and i am the steel...oooh...ah"
..
::)also, who sings an oldie "Mrs. (I forget who) you've got a lovely daughter..." ...a very British group...with a banjo..
I think I'll come up with a list...

The group was Herman's Hermits...and you are right- the song is Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter.

[Rick Henry]

Here's a list of my current Pop Songs compilation. This is Volume 30 (I know I'm crazy). This volume contains less hits than normal and more album cuts.

1. Blue Guitar - Justin Hayward and John Lodge 1977
2. Hissing Of Summer Lawns - Joni Mitchell 1975
3. If You Remember Me - Chris Thompson 1979
4. The Golden Rose - Tom Petty 2006
5. Magnolia Blues - Paul Davis 1976
6. Survivor - Cindy Bullens 1978
7. Miss Sun - Boz Scaggs 1980
8. Move By Yourself - Donavon Frankenreiter 2006
9. I Just Want To Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb 1977
Hello Stranger - Yvonne Elliman 1976
11. River Of Dreams (In The Middle Of The Night) - Billy Joel 1993
12. After It All - Cat Power 2006
13. Calypso - John Denver 1975
14. I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart - Eric Clapton 1983
15. Highly - Cousteau 2005
16. Another Cup Of Coffee - Mike And The Mechanics 1995
17. Road Ode - Carpenters 1972
18. I Want Love - Elton John 2001
19. Give Me Your Love - Bryan Adams 1980
20. 30 Minutes - t.a.T.U. 2002
21. If You Should Sail - Nielsen/Pearson 1980

[wisejester7]

Rick, you must have a blue gazillion cd's around! Your tastes are quite eclectic, but I'm loving it!!
I hope you continue to post your cd ideas. It gives the rest of us some good ideas ;-)

[Rick Henry]

Hi Wisejester... oh yes, I have a crazy huge collection of music. I own something like 7,000 vinyl albums, 3,500 seven inch singles, 300 cassettes and around 3,500 CD's. I currently buy an average of 15 CD's a month - so needless to say my collection is growing steadily.

Enigma has also mentioned that he has quite a large collection of music.

Unique about my collection is that I own every single song which reached the top 40 in the 70's (1970 - 1979). I also own entire catalogs of artists who were popular in the 70's such as Carpenters, Led Zeppelin, Doors, Chicago, ELO, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Eagles, Earth Wind And Fire, Peter Frampton, Crystal Gayle, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Hall And Oates, Blondie, Kinks, Klaatu, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney and Wings, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Moody Blues, Queen, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Roxy Music, Brian Eno, Neil Young and others...

My primary genre of music is male vocal classic rock and modern rock (such as Coldplay, U2 and Dave Matthews Band). Though somehow the voice of Karen Carpenter has made the biggest impression on me.

Female artists I absolutely love are Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Sade, Donna Summer, Roberta Flack, Crystal Gayle, Kate Bush, Sarah Brightman, Cat Power (Chan Marshall), Julieta Venegas...

[wisejester7]

Rick said..."I won something like 7,000 vinyl albums, 3,500 seven inch singles, 300 cassettes and around 3,500 CD's. I currently buy an average of 15 CD's a month - so needless to say my collection is growing steadily."

How did you win these? A radio contest?

[Rick Henry]

wisejester7 said:

Rick said..."I won something like 7,000 vinyl albums, 3,500 seven inch singles, 300 cassettes and around 3,500 CD's. I currently buy an average of 15 CD's a month - so needless to say my collection is growing steadily."

How did you win these? A radio contest?

How funny... that's a typo. I meant to write "own" not "won" - I've went back to my original post and changed it to "own".

From 1977 until around 1987 I was buying something like 50 - 60 albums a month. I slowed down for a while and then in 1996 I bought my first CD player and began buying about 25 CD's a month - as mentioned before now I buy around 15 a month - so I've tapered down a bit - mainly because of the room my collection takes up. I am currently working on reorganizing my collection and buying some cabinets which has extra doors on the to hold more pieces.

[wisejester7]

Ah! Now THAT makes sense! ;-)

[ps11932]

That is a very impressive collection indeed that you have- I guess you must have musical background accompaniment to many of your regular activities. I smiled when I saw John Denver's "Calypso" on one of your compilations; that was one of my favorites of the many great numbers of yet another artist we lost too soon. Having every top 40 hit of the 70's sure gives you much opportunity to experience again the whole range of human emotions and make you more useful in relating to people invarious situations. One of my other favorite 70's songs was called "Please Come To Boston", by Dave Loggins.

[Rick Henry]

Hi O.E.... yes it is a great experience going down memory lane with my collection of 70's records. I remember different instances when I hear many of these songs.

Such as when I hear "Lady Marmalade" by LaBelle I think of my first year in high school - during lunch the music was playing over the loud speakers and on came "Lady Marmalade".

The Ten CC song "I'm Not In Love" makes me think of my high school friend Janet - she absolutely loved this song.

"Please Mr. Postman" by the Carpenters reminds me of high school also. It was gym class - we were sitting on the bleachers as the coach was explaining our activities of the day a teenager walked by with his gigantic boom box and "Please Mr. Postman" was blasting out of it - it was the first time I heard the song and I just knew right then and there the song was destined to be #1.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen reminds me of my friend Garrett - I hung out with him and his sister one summer vacation away from high school - they were tons of fun - and usually there was a group of a dozen of us listening to music - Garrett made sure to play "Bohemian Rhapsody" everytime.

"Anticipation" by Carly Simon and "American Pie" by Don McLean both remind me of a neighbor friend named Cammy she loved both songs and one afternoon she and I sat on the curb singing ... bye bye Miss American Pie... ahhh such memories.

There are so many many others to share memories of.

p.s. I also love Dave Loggins' "Please Come To Boston" - what a great tune - what a classic.