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List Of Billboard Number-one Alternative Singles Of The 1980s
Alternative Airplay is a record chart that ranks the most-played songs on American modern rock radio stations. Published by the music industry magazine ''Billboard'', it was created in the midst of the growing popularity of alternative music on rock radio in the late 1980s. As less-established alternative acts were receiving minimal exposure on album-oriented rock (AOR) radio stations, their labels turned to modern rock stations for airplay. ''Billboard'' introduced the chart in response to demand within the music industry for consistent information on the commercial performance of alternative music. During the decade, it was known as the Modern Rock Tracks chart and tabulated based on weighted reports from twenty-nine radio stations: eighteen established standard-bearer commercial stations and eleven non-commercial college stations. The Modern Rock Tracks chart debuted in the September 10, 1988, issue of ''Billboard'', with the inaugural number-one song being " Peek-a-Boo" by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siouxsie Sioux
Susan Janet Ballion (born 27 May 1957), known professionally as Siouxsie Sioux, is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. She was the lead singer of the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees (1976–1996). They released 11 studio albums, and had several UK Top 20 singles including " Hong Kong Garden", "Happy House" and " Peek-a-Boo", plus a US ''Billboard'' Top 25 hit, " Kiss Them for Me". Siouxsie also formed a second group, the Creatures (1981–2005). With the Creatures she recorded four studio albums and the hit single " Right Now". After disbanding the Creatures in the mid-2000s, she has continued as a solo artist, only using the name Siouxsie, and released the album '' Mantaray'' to critical acclaim in 2007. AllMusic named Siouxsie as "one of the most influential British singers of the rock era". Her songs have been covered by Jeff Buckley, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jesus And Mary Chain
The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. After signing to independent label Creation Records, they released their first single " Upside Down" in 1984. Their debut album ''Psychocandy'' was released to critical acclaim in 1985 on major label WEA. The band went on to release five more studio albums before disbanding in 1999. They reunited in 2007 and have subsequently released the album '' Damage and Joy'' in 2017. Biography Early years Brothers Jim and William Reid had been inspired to form a band as far back as 1977, having heard groups of the British punk scene; in the early 1980s they formed their own. William stated, "It was perfect timing because there weren't any guitar bands. Everybody was making this electronic pop music." Before forming the band, the brothers had spent five years on the dole, during which they wrote and recorded so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Be You
"I'll Be You" is a song by the American rock band The Replacements. It was written by lead singer Paul Westerberg and released as the lead single from the band's sixth studio album ''Don't Tell a Soul'' in 1989 . After being singled out by Reprise executive Lenny Waronker as a potential hit, the song was heavily promoted by the label and became the band's only single to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 51. The song has since seen critical acclaim and its lyric of ''"rebel without a clue,"'' was later quoted by the band's tourmates Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on their 1991 song " Into the Great Wide Open." Background After years of moderate success on the college rock circuit, the Replacements sought a chart hit with "I'll Be You." Reprise executive Lenny Waronker singled out the song as a potential hit, though he only greenlit the single after the band and producer Matt Wallace revised the song. In reality, the band made few changes; frontman Paul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Blvd
"Dirty Blvd." is a Lou Reed song from his 1989 album, ''New York''. The song contrasts the poor and the rich in New York City, and topped the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks in early 1989. Live versions appear on '' Perfect Night: Live in London'' and ''Animal Serenade''. "Dirty Blvd." was one of the four songs Reed performed with David Bowie on the latter's 50th birthday celebration in 1997. "Dirty Blvd." is a rock song with a slight country influence, featuring a three-chord progression with a repeated sequence of G D A D. Charts See also *List of Billboard Modern Rock Tracks number ones of the 1980s Alternative Airplay is a record chart that ranks the most-played songs on American modern rock radio stations. Published by the music industry magazine ''Billboard'', it was created in the midst of the growing popularity of alternative music on ... References External links * Lou Reed songs 1988 singles 1988 songs Songs written by Lou Reed S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand (R
Stand or The Stand may refer to: * To assume the upright position of standing * Forest stand, a group of trees * Area of seating in a stadium, such as bleachers * Stand (cricket), a relationship between two players * Stand (drill pipe), 2 or 3 joints of drill pipe connected together on a drilling rig * Bus stand, where public service vehicles are parked between journeys; or specific stops in a bus station * Tree stand, platform used in hunting * The Stand Comedy Club, in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle upon Tyne * Stand, Greater Manchester, a residential area in England * STAND (organization) (originally ''Students Taking Action Now: Darfur''), a student activist group under Aegis Trust * A food business: ** Fruit stand ** Hot dog stand ** Lemonade stand * A support or holder, such as: ** Standing frame, assistive technology supporting a person who could not otherwise stand erect ** Kickstand of a bicycle or motorcycle ** Christmas tree stand ** Music stand ** Cymbal stand ** Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Anne
"Charlotte Anne" is a song by English singer Julian Cope released as the first single from his album ''My Nation Underground'' in 1988. The song was Cope's only chart-topping single on any U.S. chart, reaching number one on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States for one week in early 1989. It was released on 7", CD, 12" and 12" picture disc formats. Track listing 12" (12IS380), 12" picture disc (12ISP380) and CD (CIDP380) ISLAND IS380 # "Charlotte Anne" (Cope) # "Books" (McCulloch/Cope) # "A Question of Temperature" (Schung/Hanny/ Appel) # "Christmas Mourning" (Cope) 7" single IS380 # "Charlotte Anne" # "Christmas Mourning" Charts See also *List of Billboard number-one alternative singles of the 1980s Alternative Airplay is a record chart that ranks the most-played songs on American modern rock radio stations. Published by the music industry magazine ''Billboard'', it was created in the midst of the growing popularity of alternative music on ... Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desire (U2 Song)
"Desire" is a song by Irish rock music, rock band U2 and the third track on their 1988 album, ''Rattle and Hum''. It was released as the album's lead single on 19 September 1988, and became the band's first number-one single in the United Kingdom and Australia. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States, and topped both the Modern Rock Tracks and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts, making it the first song to reach number one on both charts simultaneously. It reached number two on the Dutch Top 40. At the 31st Annual Grammy Awards, "Desire" won the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. History U2 cite the Stooges' song "1969" as the primary influence on "Desire," which is an interpolation of the Bo Diddley beat. The band originally recorded a demo of the song at STS Studios in Dublin. After re-recording it at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, they agreed it sounded "tighter and more accurate", but according ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All That Money Wants
"All That Money Wants" is a song by the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released by Columbia Records in July 1988 as a single from the band's best-of compilation album '' All of This and Nothing''. The B-side was "Birdland". In the UK, the same single was released on Columbia's CBS label.Thompson, p. 202. The single reached No. 75 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 1 in the U.S. on ''Billboard'''s Alternative Songs chart. Charts See also *List of Billboard number-one alternative singles of the 1980s Alternative Airplay is a record chart that ranks the most-played songs on American modern rock radio stations. Published by the music industry magazine ''Billboard'', it was created in the midst of the growing popularity of alternative music on ... References 1988 singles The Psychedelic Furs songs 1988 songs Columbia Records singles Songs written by Tim Butler Songs written by John Ashton (musician) Songs written by Richard Butler (singer) {{1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Audio Dynamite
Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) were an English band, formed in London in 1984 by Mick Jones, former lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the Clash. The band mixed various musical styles, incorporating elements of punk rock, dance music, hip hop, reggae, and funk. After releasing a number of well-received studio albums and touring extensively throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Big Audio Dynamite broke up in 1997. In 2011, the band embarked on a reunion tour. History T.R.A.C. (1984) After being fired from the Clash in 1983 and following a brief stint with new wave band General Public, Mick Jones formed a new band called Top Risk Action Company (T.R.A.C.). He recruited bassist Leo "E-Zee Kill" Williams, saxophonist John "Boy" Lennard (from post-punk band Theatre of Hate), and former Clash drummer Topper Headon. Headon was quickly fired for his heroin addiction and Lennard either left or was fired and the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Play Music!
"Just Play Music!" is a song by English band Big Audio Dynamite, released in May 1988 as the first single from their third studio album, '' Tighten Up, Vol. 88'' (1988). The edit of "Just Play Music!" omits Don Letts' rapping from the outro and some of the samples. In the US, it was the second song to top '' Billboards then-new Modern Rock songs chart. A heavily edited version of the single's B-side, "Much Worse", is used as the introduction of WBAI's talk radio programme " Off the Hook". Track listing ;7 Inch Single (CBS BAAD 4) # "Just Play Music!" – 3:55 # "Much Worse" – 2:45 ;12 Inch Single (1) (CBS BAAD T4) # "Just Play Music! (Extended Mix)" – 8:08 # "Much Worse (Extended Mix)" – 6:45 ;12 Inch Single (2) (CBS BAAD QT4) # "Just Play Music! (Extended Remix)" – 5:51 # "Much Worse (Extended Mix)" – 5:23 ;CD Single (CBS CD BAAD 4) # "Just Play Music! (Extended Mix)" – 8:08 # "Much Worse (Extended Mix)" – 6:45 # "The Bottom Line" – 4:38 Chart positions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cure Live 2004
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Number Ones Of The 1990s
Alternative Airplay is a record chart published by the music industry magazine ''Billboard'' that ranks the most-played songs on American modern rock radio stations. Introduced by ''Billboard'' in September 1988 and named Modern Rock Tracks until June 2009, it was initially compiled based on weighted reports from several national rock radio stations. Starting with the chart dated June 12, 1993, radio airplay data compiled by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems – which electronically monitors various radio stations on a daily basis – was introduced as a factor in determining chart rankings. Modern Rock Tracks later became solely based on Nielsen data, a change that took effect with the chart dated January 22, 1994. 145 songs topped the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the 1990s; the first of these was "Blues from a Gun" by The Jesus and Mary Chain, which spent three weeks at number one from December 1989 to January 1990. The modern rock radio format experienced a substantial growth in po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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