My Radio Boo broadcast (Wednesday 4 May 2016)

Σήμερα στην εκπομπή θα ακούσουμε μερικά από τα πιο αγαπημένα τραγούδια του φίλου μου Θοδωρή...

On todays broadcast we'll be listening to some of the most favorite songs of my friend Thodoris.

Καλή ακρόαση!


Listen to the broadcast here:

http://yourlisten.com/lefteris.lalos.7/my-radio-boo-broadcast-wednesday-4-may-2016


22:00 - 23:00

01. Don't Stop Me Now - QUEEN (LP Jazz, 1978)
UK # 9, NL # 16, BE # 23, DE # 35, SE # 37, ES # 41, FR # 68, US # 86
Lyrics


02. Darling - STORIES (single, 1972 / LP About Us, 1973)
One of the TOP 100 most popular rock songs in Hellenic radio ever.
Lyrics


03. Ten O'clock Postman - SECRET SERVICE (LP Oh Susie, 1979)
DE # 4, AT # 8, SE # 18
Lyrics


04. If I Had A Hammer - TRINI LOPEZ (single, 1963)
US # 3, UK # 4, NL # 1, BE # 1, DE # 2, NO # 2
Cover version of "The Hammer Song" by The Weavers (1950).
Lyrics


05. Rose Garden - LYNN ANDERSON (single, 1970)
US # 3, UK # 3, DE # 1, CH # 1, BE # 1, NO # 1, AU # 1, NZ # 1, NL # 2, AT # 4
Cover version of ''I Never Promised You A Rose Garden'' by Billy Joe Royal (1967)
Lyrics


06. Part-Time Lover - STEVIE WONDER (LP In Square Circle, 1985)
US # 1, UK # 3, BE # 1, FR # 3, SE # 3, NO # 5, CH # 5, AT # 11, DE # 12, NL # 17, NZ # 1
Lyrics


07. Let's Groove - EARTH, WIND & FIRE (LP Raise! 1981)
US # 3, UK # 3, NL # 5, BE # 9, FR # 61, NZ # 2
Lyrics


08. Easy Lover - PHILIP BAILEY with PHIL COLLINS (LP Chinese Wall, 1984)
US # 2,  UK # 1, DE # 5, NL # 2, CH # 8, BE # 4 FR # 14, SE # 19,  NZ # 2
Lyrics


09. Dirty Diana - MICHAEL JACKSON (LP Bad, 1987)
US # 1, ES # 1, UK # 4, BE # 1, NL # 2, DE # 3, CH # 3, DK # 5, IT # 6, AT # 7, FR # 9, NO # 17, SE # 29, AU # 30, NZ # 5
Guitar solo by Steve Stevens.
Lyrics


10. Say You, Say Me - LIONEL RICHIE (OST White Nights, 1985)
US # 1, UK # 8, NL # 1, SE # 1, NO # 1, CH # 1, BE # 2, FR # 4, AT # 6, DE # 12, NZ # 8
The song won the Oscar (Academy Award) for Best Original Song, in 1985.
Lyrics


11. When The Rain Begins To Fall - JERMAINE JACKSON & PIA ZADORA (OST Voyage Of The Rock Aliens, 1984)
DE # 1, FR # 1, CH # 1, NL # 1, BE # 1, AT # 2, NZ # 15
Lyrics


12. Lucky You - THE LIGHTNING SEEDS (LP Jollification, 1994)
UK # 15, DE # 60
The song was co-written by Ian Broudie & Terry Hall.
Lyrics


13. The Man Who Lost His Soul - UNTIL JUNE (EP Sound Of Defeat, 2009)
Lyrics


14. (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight - CUTTING CREW (LP Broadcast, 1986)
US # 1, UK # 4, NO # 1, SE # 2, DE # 4, CH # 4, AT # 9, NL # 16, BE # 17, NZ #
Lyrics


15. Every Time - MÜNCHENER FREIHEIT  (single, 1986 / LP Romancing In The Dark, 1987)
NO # 5, SE # 15
The band is also known as Freiheit or MF .
The original German version is titled ''Ohne Dich (Schlaf Ich Heut Nacht Nicht Ein'' (single, 1985 / LP Von Anfang An, 1986): DE # 2, AT # 1, CH # 1
German lyrics, English lyrics



23:00 - 00:00


16. China In Your Hand - T'PAU (LP Bridge Of Spies, 1987)
UK # 1, NL # 1, BE # 1, CH # 1, NO # 1, IE # 1, DE # 2, SE # 5, AT # 5, CA # 20, FR # 44, AU # 53, NZ # 8
British band named after a Vulcan high priestess (character) from the Star Trek TV series.
Lyrics


17. Still Got The Blues (For You) - GARY MOORE (LP Still Got The Blues, 1990)
UK # 7, BE # 1, NL # 2, NO # 3, SE # 4, DE # 18, CH # 50, AU # 18
The songs guitar solo plagiarized part of the instrumental "Nordrach" (6'30") by German band Jud's Gallery (1974).
Lyrics


18. Listen To Your Heart - ROXETTE (LP Look Sharp! 1988)
US # 1, CA # 1, AT # 2, SE # 3, BE # 3, NL # 5, DE # 7, CH # 8, AU # 10, NZ # 11
There is a Hellenic cover version titled "Άκου Την Καρδιά" by Σοφία Βόσσου (1990)
Lyrics


19. Total Eclipse Of The Heart - BONNIE TYLER (LP Faster Than The Speed Of Night, 1983)
US # 1, UK # 1, NZ # 1, NO # 1, SE # 3, CH # 3, BE # 14, DE # 16, NL # 18, DK # 35, FR # 57
Lyrics


20. I Dreamed A Dream - SUSAN BOYLE (LP I Dreamed A Dream, 2009)
BE  # 18, CH  # 37,, ES  # 49, SE  # 59
Cover version of "J'avais Reve D'une Autre Vie" by Rose Laurens, for the Original French Cast Recording of "Les Miserables" (1980)
Susan's album sold almost 14 million copies worldwide, making it the top selling album of 2009 in the world.
Here's her first appearance on Britain's Got talent in 2009.
Lyrics


21. Adagio - SECRET GARDEN (LP Songs From A Secret Garden, 1995)
Norrwegian/Irish new age duo. They won the Eurovision SC in 1995, representing Norway with ''Nocturne''. Rolf was also the writer of ''La Det Swinge'' by Bobbysocks (Ist song to win the ESC for Norway in 1985)
Instrumental


22. Sister Emeline (or Emilyne in some countries) - DEMIS ROUSSOS (LP The Demis Roussos Magic, 1977)
The song was written by Alec R. Costandinos (Forever & Ever, From Souvenirs To Souvenirs, My Friend The Wind, My Only Fascination a.o.)
Lyrics


23. Discomare Sex - DIM ZACH (downloadable single, 2014)
Hellenic musician Δήμος Ζαχαριάδης, member of Hellenic electronic duo Liebe (hit: Strangers, 2012)


24. J'espere - MARC LAVOINE feat. QUYNH ANH (LP L'heure D'ete, 2005)
Lyrics


25. The Fool - GILBERT MONTAGNE (single, 1971)
BE # 3
He became very popular in Hellas with ''Just For Tonight'', a song he performed as a guest artist during the San Remo Festival 1984.
There is a Hellenic cover version titled "Που" by Τερης Χρυσός (1972)
Lyrics


26. Off - KATHY BARNES (LP Body Talkin', 1978)
Cover version of ''Off'' by Hodges, James & Smith (LP What's On Your Mind, 1977)
Lyrics


27. Ticket To The Tropics - GERARD JOLING (LP Love Is In Your Eyes, 1985)
NL # 1, BE # 3
Lyrics


28. The Way Old Friends Do - ABBA (LP Super Trouper, 1980)
Lyrics


29. Game Of Love - JIM CAPALDI (LP The Contender, 1978)
The songs refrain reminds strongly of the dramatic music passage on The Phantom Of The Opera (Sarah Brightman & Steve Harley, 1986)
Lyrics


30. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - WILLIAM ORBIT (LP Pieces In A Modern Style, 1995 & re-release in  2000)
Written by Maurice Ravel (1899)