This week, the first week of January, 2016, we will be looking at famous firsts in US Chart history!
We call it: "We're #1!"
January 5, 2016
If you had to pick two singers from the 1980's that were about as opposite as you could get which two would it be?
No matter your musical tastes if the names "Tiffany" and "Billy Idol" came up on that list you'd be right.
Tiffany with her mall shows and pop sound vs Billy Idol with the sneer and the rock and roll edge.
But these two have a common thread that will link them forever in the annals of music history and one that puts them in this week's "First" theme.
In November of 1987 Tiffany released her debut single, a remake of a 1967 song that had only reached #4 for the original group, which rose straight to the number one position on the charts. A spot it held for two weeks.
While that is notable, what happened next makes it even more interesting (to me at least).
The song that knocked Tiffany out of the #1 spot?
Also a remake.
Also of a song by the same group in 1968.
If you had to pick two singers from the 1980's that were about as opposite as you could get which two would it be?
No matter your musical tastes if the names "Tiffany" and "Billy Idol" came up on that list you'd be right.
Tiffany with her mall shows and pop sound vs Billy Idol with the sneer and the rock and roll edge.
But these two have a common thread that will link them forever in the annals of music history and one that puts them in this week's "First" theme.
In November of 1987 Tiffany released her debut single, a remake of a 1967 song that had only reached #4 for the original group, which rose straight to the number one position on the charts. A spot it held for two weeks.
While that is notable, what happened next makes it even more interesting (to me at least).
The song that knocked Tiffany out of the #1 spot?
Also a remake.
Also of a song by the same group in 1968.
Two songs, back-to-back number one the Billboard Hot 100, both remakes of hit songs by Tommy James and the Shondells.
And if you want to kill some more time "I Think We're Alone Now" has been covered over a dozen times by some very varied artists. Go find your favorite!
Tomorrow's entry will be short and sweet!
~ Glenn
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