August 20, 1994 Top Ten

[vashti1999]

Here's a look at Billboard's top ten from 10 years ago.

1-Stay - Lisa Loeb (3rd week at #1)
2-I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
3-Fantastic Voyage - Coolio
4-Wild Night - John Mellencamp/MeShell Ndegeocello
5-I Swear - All-4-One
6-Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
7-Funkdafied - Da Brat
8-Don't Turn Around - Ace of Base
9-Anytime, Anyplace - Janet Jackson
10-When Can I See You - Babyface

Boyz II Men and Babyface had the new songs in the top ten, B2M jumped from #31 the previous week to #2. The two singles in the top ten the previous week that dropped out were "Back & Forth", the debut from the late Aaliyah, and "Regulate" by Warren G. The highest debuting single on the Hot 100 that week was "Letitgo" by Prince (#79). The oldest song on the chart was "The Sign" by Ace of Base, spending its 34th week on the Hot 100.

[David]

Originally posted by vashti1999
Here's a look at Billboard's top ten from 10 years ago.

1-Stay - Lisa Loeb (3rd week at #1)
2-I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
3-Fantastic Voyage - Coolio
4-Wild Night - John Mellencamp/MeShell Ndegeocello
5-I Swear - All-4-One
6-Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
7-Funkdafied - Da Brat
8-Don't Turn Around - Ace of Base
9-Anytime, Anyplace - Janet Jackson
10-When Can I See You - Babyface

Boyz II Men and Babyface had the new songs in the top ten, B2M jumped from #31 the previous week to #2. The two singles in the top ten the previous week that dropped out were "Back & Forth", the debut from the late Aaliyah, and "Regulate" by Warren G. The highest debuting single on the Hot 100 that week was "Letitgo" by Prince (#79). The oldest song on the chart was "The Sign" by Ace of Base, spending its 34th week on the Hot 100.

I liked "I'll Make Love To You" and "I Swear" and Elton's song was alright. I remember "The Sign" by Ace of Base :lol: I don't know why it makes me laugh whenever I hear it though

[BowWowsBaby]

Oh how I miss the 90's lol

[vashti1999]

I didn't want to start a whole new thread so I'm just posting this here. This is the top ten from 20 years ago this week, in 1984.

1-Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr. (2nd week at #1)
2-What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
3-State of Shock - Jacksons/Mick Jagger
4-When Doves Cry - Prince
5-Stuck on You - Lionel Richie
6-I Can Dream About You - Dan Hartman
7-Missing You - John Waite
8-Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Elton John
9-Sunglasses At Night - Corey Hart
10-If Ever You're In My Arms Again - Peabo Bryson

John Waite and Peabo Bryson were the new entries in the top ten. Dropping out from the previous week were "Infatuation" by Rod Stewart and "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen. Other happenings: the highest debuts on the Hot 100 that week were "Torture" by the Jacksons (#48), then "I Just Called To Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder (#58). Making the biggest move up were the Pointer Sisters with "I'm So Excited", from #65 to #50. Jrnygrl, Steve Perry was on his last legs with "Oh Sherrie", it dropped from #75 to #98 in its 20th week on the chart. The oldest song on the chart that week: it was a tie, 24th week on the Hot 100 for both "Borderline" by Madonna and "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger.

[ABlairican Pie]

Top 10 chart for August 20, 1974:

1 Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
2 Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
3 George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
4 Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation
5 Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
6 Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
7 Mud - Rocket
8 Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
9 Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You
10 Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff

And would you believe, "It's Only Rock and Roll" by the Rolling Stones was ONLY at #11. ohno:

[Dean Winchester]

of the 1994 list, I like 4 tracks (Lisa Loeb, Mellencamp/Ndege'Ocello, Babyface and Ace Of Base), of 1984 I like the entire list except State Of Shock (IMO, the nadir of MJ's 80's work), of 1974 I like 3 (Three Degrees, Jimmy Ruffin and Hues Corporation)

[Dean Winchester]

Originally posted by vashti1999
I didn't want to start a whole new thread so I'm just posting this here. This is the top ten from 20 years ago this week, in 1984.

1-Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr. (2nd week at #1)
2-What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
3-State of Shock - Jacksons/Mick Jagger
4-When Doves Cry - Prince
5-Stuck on You - Lionel Richie

see, this shows how much times have changed. This week in 1984, the top 5 singles were all by African-American artists, but every single artist was good and appealed to all people.

Yet now when you see the top 10, the number of "pop-friendly" artists in there who also appeal to the r&b market is down to about Usher (and his songs this album are nowhere as poppy and catchy as the 8701 tracks) and nobody else (well, Outkast and Beyonce don't have top 10 songs at the moment).

I miss days like 1984 where music didn't have a color, Tina, Prince, Lionel and MJ were embraced unanimously by white listeners, and at the same time, Culture Club, Madonna, Sheena Easton and George Michael were accepted and given r&b airplay that someone like JoJo or Justin Timberlake could only dream of getting now.

[jamesanthony]

Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Top 10 chart for August 20, 1974:

1 Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
2 Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
3 George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
4 Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation
5 Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
6 Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
7 Mud - Rocket
8 Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
9 Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You
10 Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff

And would you believe, "It's Only Rock and Roll" by the Rolling Stones was ONLY at #11. ohno:

What magazine or survey is this from? The Three Degrees single didn't become a big US hit until the fall, and the Stylistics peaked in June. Is this a foreign chart?

I've never heard of songs 4, 7 or 8 but I like 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. Lionel Richie, Peabo Bryson and Dan Hartman's tunes are the ones I like from 1984 and I'm not too wild about any of the ones from 1994.

[Dean Winchester]

Originally posted by jamesanthony
What magazine or survey is this from? The Three Degrees single didn't become a big US hit until the fall, and the Stylistics peaked in June. Is this a foreign chart?

I've never heard of songs 4, 7 or 8 but I like 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. Lionel Richie, Peabo Bryson and Dan Hartman's tunes are the ones I like from 1984 and I'm not too wild about any of the ones from 1994.

I think it's foreign, if I recall, didn't Bay City Rollers not break big in the US until late 75/early 76?

[vashti1999]

The chart Captain ABlairica posted definitely wasn't Billboard Hot 100, but if you guys want the Billboard list, here it is, August 24, 1974:

1.(You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka
2.The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace
3.Tell Me Something Good - Rufus
4.Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack
5.I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
6.Waterloo - ABBA
7.Wildwood Weed - Jim Stafford
8.I'm Leaving It All Up To You - Donny & Marie Osmond
9.Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
10.Keep On Smilin' - Wet Willie

[Dean Winchester]

ABBA's the only thing off the 74 survey I like

[Hollow]

the 90's sucked.

[Kay Scarpetta]

Wow.. time flies. I remember those songs in '94.

[BowWowsBaby]

Originally posted by Kaffeine Kay
Wow.. time flies. I remember those songs in '94.


I remember most of them...some good songs on there

[Dean Winchester]

Originally posted by safety pin
the 90's sucked.

but they were better than the 00's in terms of POPULAR music

[BowWowsBaby]

Originally posted by safety pin
the 90's sucked.

:eek2: the 90's were the best!!!!!

[ABlairican Pie]

Originally posted by vashti1999
The chart Captain ABlairica posted definitely wasn't Billboard Hot 100, but if you guys want the Billboard list, here it is, August 24, 1974:

1.(You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka
2.The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace
3.Tell Me Something Good - Rufus
4.Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack
5.I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
6.Waterloo - ABBA
7.Wildwood Weed - Jim Stafford
8.I'm Leaving It All Up To You - Donny & Marie Osmond
9.Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
10.Keep On Smilin' - Wet Willie

Yeah, I was actually having trouble trying to find the exact date.

Oh wow!! Andy Kim, "Rock Me Gently"!! I LOVED THAT SONG!!!:cool:

:schmack:

[swedeace]

Originally posted by vashti1999
Here's a look at Billboard's top ten from 10 years ago.

1-Stay - Lisa Loeb (3rd week at #1)
2-I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
3-Fantastic Voyage - Coolio
4-Wild Night - John Mellencamp/MeShell Ndegeocello
5-I Swear - All-4-One
6-Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
7-Funkdafied - Da Brat
8-Don't Turn Around - Ace of Base
9-Anytime, Anyplace - Janet Jackson
10-When Can I See You - Babyface

Boyz II Men and Babyface had the new songs in the top ten, B2M jumped from #31 the previous week to #2. The two singles in the top ten the previous week that dropped out were "Back & Forth", the debut from the late Aaliyah, and "Regulate" by Warren G. The highest debuting single on the Hot 100 that week was "Letitgo" by Prince (#79). The oldest song on the chart was "The Sign" by Ace of Base, spending its 34th week on the Hot 100.
Cool! Thanks for the compilation... I've been wanting to find out what Billboard's 1994 lists were to ckeep them in order, especially with Ace of Base. Thanks!!

David: "I saw the sign, and it opened up my eyes I saw the sign." :D