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Did you have posters of popstars on your bedroom wall ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11252) • United Kingdom 29 Oct

Did you have posters of popstars on your bedroom wall ? I did ..... This is going to age me now .....but I'm going to share it with you anyway .... Donny Osmond The Osmond's ( my favourite was Wayne ) David Cassidy Later John...

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10 Elvis Presley Songs - #1

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 21 May 22

Elvis was the next artist that I asked you about. I'm not a big Elvis fan; but I know there are a lot of fans out in MyLot land. "Heartbreak Hotel" was released as a single in 1956 and was written by Tommy Durden and Mae Boren...

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10 Michael Jackson Songs - #6

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 13 Apr 22

"P.Y.T." ("Pretty Young Thing") was released in 1982 and was written by James Ingram and Quincy Jones. Jones inspiration for the title came up when his wife, Peggy Lipton, bought lingerie with the words "pretty young thing" on...

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10 Michael Jackson Songs - #5

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 12 Apr 22

"Man in the MIrror" was released in 1987. "Take a look at yourself and then make a change" sums up the meaning of the song. In the music video, this phrase was highlighted by showing images such as starving children, Hitler, the...

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10 Michael Jackson Songs - #4

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 11 Apr 22

"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" was released in 1979 and was written by Michael Jackson. It is considered to be his first song as a solo artist. The accompanying music video was also Jackson's first as a solo artist. Michael...

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10 Michael Jackson Songs - #2

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 6 Apr 22

"Billie Jean" was written and composed by Michael Jackson and was released in 1983. The song is about Billie Jean who claims that the singer is the father of her unborn son; but he denies it. When Jackson toured with his...

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10 Michael Jackson Songs - #1

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 4 Apr 22

A while back I asked if you liked Michael Jackson. This was a prelude to bringing you 10 of his well-known songs. They are listed in no particular order. "Beat It" was released in 1982 and was written by Jackson. The guitar...

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10 ABBA Songs - #10

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 2 Apr 22

"Voulez-Vous" was released in 1979 and is French for "Do you want". Cash Box described the song as "a return to shimmering Euro-pop with a chirpy disco beat and bright horns". A man is in a club and sees a woman he'd like to...

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10 ABBA Songs - #9

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 1 Apr 22

Originally named "A Bit of Myself", "The Name of the Game" was released in 1977. It was influenced by the laid-back California sound and by the music of Stevie Wonder. In this song, the singer wants to know if the object of...

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10 ABBA Songs - #8

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 29 Mar 22

"Chiquitita" was released in 1979 and had gone by several other titles, including "3 Wise Guys". "Chiquitita" is a Spanish term of endearment for a woman meaning little one. The gist of the song is that Chiquitita is very sad;...

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10 ABBA Songs - #7

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 26 Mar 22

Originally titled as "Honey Pie", "Waterloo" was released in 1974 and was ABBA's first single. It was the song that was used in Sweden's 1974 Eurovision Song Contest. ABBA won this contest with this song; and it paved the way...

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10 ABBA songs - #6

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 25 Mar 22

"Take a Chance on Me" was released in 1978 and was titled "Billy Boy" during the initial composition. This was one of the first ABBA singles that their manager did not help to write the lyrics. Ulvaeus, a runner, would repeat...

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10 ABBA Songs - #5

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 24 Mar 22

"S.O.S." was released in 1975 and was ABBA's first major worldwide hit since "Waterloo". Originally titled "Turn Me On", it has been described as "Agnetha's first heartbreak classic". "How can I even try to go on? When you're...

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10 ABBA Songs - #4

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 22 Mar 22

"Money, Money, Money" was released in 1976 and was originally titled "Gypsy Girl". The premise of the song centers around a woman who works hard but can't get ahead. She wants a rich man. The song hit #1 in several countries,...

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10 ABBA Songs - #3

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 19 Mar 22

"Mamma Mia" was released in 1975. Mamma Mia refers to an Italian phrase that is used to express surprise or anguish. ABBA never intended to release "Mamma Mia" as a single. They offered it to the Brotherhood of Man; and they...

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10 ABBA Songs - #2

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 14 Mar 22

"Super Trouper" was released in 1980 and was a modest hit in the United States. The story line refers to a Super Trouper which is a follow spotlight used in stadium, concert and special event lighting. The song hit #1 in the...

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10 ABBA Songs - #1

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 13 Mar 22

Several weeks ago I asked if you liked ABBA. Now it's time to present 10 of their songs in no particular order. "Dancing Queen", released in 1976, was a worldwide hit but the only #1 hit of theirs in the United States. It is...

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10 Bee Gees Songs - Bonus

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 9 Mar 22

"I Started a Joke" was written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb and features Robin on vocals. Released in 1968 "I Started a Joke" is another "downer" like "New York Mining Disaster 1941". Robin said that the melancholic melody...

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10 Bee Gees Songs - #10

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 8 Mar 22

"Words" was written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. Robin said that "Barry had been arguing with someone" and "I had been arguing with someone"; so Robin and Barry had been in the same mood. The arguments were about absolutely...

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10 Bee Gees Songs - #9

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 6 Mar 22

"Tragedy" was written in one afternoon along with another song by Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb. They were on a break from filming "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". The song hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Cash Box...

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