Mid West Clubber said:
Collage-I'll be loving you-Another big CHR hit from 1995
This is a really great list,,, all but only just a few of these should be in regular rotation on Rhythmic AC,, I also remember Understand this groove,, Im not sure if our Dance station at the time WMGI MIX FM Terre Haute played this in regular rotation, but all the sound factory songs had basically the same sound and music background, so I think people get these 3 songs mixed up,, but anyway, im gonna quote your list and tell you what I would and would not play, or may play maybe once a week, or on over nights..
Power 92 in Phoenix was actually playing this in 1993 (and, somewhere, I have a tape to prove it!) I think I remember hearing it on Open House Party in 1994. But interestingly, because (I think) the song was not played in NYC when it was new, it became a huge hit on KTU when they began playing it upon their return to the dial in February 1996.
Here are some songs that probably shouldn't be played more than once or twice a month (for the most part), but collectively, they would have that "oh wow" factor that might keep existing listeners tuned in, prevent burnout, attract new listeners.
(Some of these songs may have been bigger hits regionally than nationally, and sorry if any of these were already mentioned)
Ace of Base - All That She Wants
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjJwqDa1QVI (absolutely,, It was a big hit here and im sure the money demo knows it.
Ace of Base - Beautiful Life (Definately, i think this was there biggest hit..(DONT TURN AROUND would be another good one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyly3JtXoy4
Amber - Sexual (depending on the market,, if it had a local CHR or Rhythmic that played it at the time, then yes, Absolutely, at least after 6 PM) I dont think stations take into consideration if the stations of the past that may have made these smaller hits big hits in their market,, this goes with a few songs on your list)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ebS85Kfyw
Amber - This is Your Night (OH Absolutely,, this is a no brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRsP2crVonA
ATC - Around the World (depending on market once again,,, was it a CHR and or Rhythmic hit locally) For here in Central Indiana, the answer is yes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPTucJRSBaE
Boy Krazy - That's What Love Can Do (absolutely,, another no brainer, Big national hit thanks to KQKS Breaking this song in late 92)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERQM11osFac
Christina Milian - AM to PM (yeap,, Alot more recent but the younger demo would love it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5nZi75h_1s
Corona - Rhythm of the Night (No Brainer,, it was huge nationally)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3ltZmI5LQw
Crush - Jellyhead (Again,, depending on the market and if it was played in your area,, It was a hit here in Indiana on WMGI Mix FM terre Haute first, and shortly after all the chrs here played it),, But I wouldnt play it as often as the songs above)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOtEQXaM1_k
Culture Beat - Mr. Vain (No Brainer.. It was huge nationally,, even the conservative Adult Friendly stations played a version with the Rap Edited out)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvgUdrzGNys
Darude - Sandstorm (Great Record,, maybe for late nights and weekends,, but it wasnt a national CHR Hit, so maybe just a spike record for late nights and weekends,,, again, depending on the market...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSYxT9GM0fQ
Debelah Morgan - Dance With Me (great R&B Rhtyhmic Record,, but not huge nationally,,, I doubt many older listeners would remember this one,,, but a great record non the less.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-4ifzbMqXM
Diana King - Shyguy (No Brainer... huge National Dancy Hip Hop record with Reggea Vocals).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyHkutiTYoQ
Dino - Ooh Child (I loved this record,, it was a decent hit nationally,,,, but im not sure if the target would remember it.... (I Like It would be a better Dino record to play).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq5UIwsM96w
Dionne Farris - I Know (Although this was not real rhythmic or Dancy, it was a great POP record that I bet most target audience remember and it fits the format... It was big nationally).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHsJe94TdhA
Eiffel 65 - Blue (No Brainer,, huge nationally,, but I wouldnt want to burn out the audience on it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H25lz7gchaw
Fun Factory - Close To You (Depending on the market,,, Good record and big on some stations,, all depends on the history of radio in the market).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnGezeuxwos
Fun Factory - I Wanna Be With U (Its Cheese,, but still a no brainer,, it was fairly big nationally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgrYk--E_w0
Gina G - Ooh Ahh (No brainer,,, big nationally)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2HKLIY0CK4
Glenn Mederios & Bobby Brown - She Ain't Worth It (Oh My,, Im glad to see someone other than me remembers this song.. Great record from 1990,,, Unfourtunately when it died, it died for good,, I doubt alot of people remember it even though it was huge nationally.
(CANNOT find a video for this one anywhere, but I hope you all remember it - it's a great song whose lyrics have held true for me many times!)
Haddaway - What Is Love? (No brainer.. Huge national hit, and CAN ANYONE SAY..Night at the Roxbury and SNL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsCXZczTQXo
Janet Jackson - If...(Good national hit,, even a couple good mixed to choose from that some stations played)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzkrWjUjDdQ
Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do Without You (No brainer,, and again,, a couple at least 2 mixes to choose from.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufaw7OWu4EU
Janet Jackson - Miss You Much (No brainer.. huge nationally and on MTV)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtUivhJIZPk
Jeremy Jordan - The Right Kind of Love (Good record,,, Not sure if many people would remember Jeremy Jordan but I bet they would recognize the song,,, Again, a couple different mixes to choose from)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7OMCuboT6Q
Jocelyn Enriquez - Do You Miss Me? (depending on the market,, Phoenix, LA, Miami, Chicago, Indiana, NYC... Then Yes)......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXTIXaRvOFA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWHKXYheI6o
Junior Senior - Move Your Feet (probably not,, I love this song, but its too recent during when Dance was not played on radio mix,, a few CHRs tested it but it never took off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcDa0Kp2K8
Katalina - DJ Girl (I know WMGI Terre Haute played it,, but I dont recall hearing it on chr, or it ever charting,,,, maybe a once a week late night or weekend spike,, Once a week..
http://fb.ilike.com/artist/Katalina/track/DJ+Girl
KP & Envyi - Shorty Swing My Way (great Bass Record.. Dancy hip Hop,,, Not huge nationally, but its right up there with INOJ, and Ghost Town DJs which should also be played.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24IgJanjcAo
La Bouche - Be My Lover (No Brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P0_v__IOrE
La Bouche - Sweet Dreams (No Brainer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CR6a9-diok&feature=related
Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song... (UMMM I prolly would pass on this one,,, it wasnt played in alot of markets and I think most people have long forgotten it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drw-M-t4OTo
Le Click - Tonight is the Night (depending on the market,, depends on how often to play it,,, but play it once in a while at once,,,, My Hot AC B-102.7 even plays this)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQE1IZUWYmQ
Livin' Joy - Dreamer (Another one my Hot AC plays,,, but it was in a market that played the song when it was new...WMGI Terre Haute)... This one would depend on the market...) Great timeless classic though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-30nX3a6IF4
Livin' Joy - Don't Stop Movin' (Good song,, but not as good as Dreamer,, Our stations here did not play it, and I dont think it charted on CHR).. Im gonna have to say no on this one) still a good song though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYC9Q2u_ixU
Mandy Moore - Candy...(Okay for the younger DEMO and decent song,,,, Good once in a while record)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4e-eXWbbs
Mariah Carey - Someday (No Brainer) and a few mixes to choose from).. Emotions would be aother good one to play,,, and even though its a ballad... One Sweet Day with Boyz to Men should be played at night or early mornings)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylNKZE62LCo
Mikaila - So In Love with Two (Not sure I know this one without looking it up.. Name sounds familier)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA4I68gMEWg
Natural Selection - Do Anything (No Brainer,, unless its located in a market that didnt have a CHR at the time, which was comon in alot of places in the early 90s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLZOyRC5WcI
Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance (No Brainer... Huge on CHR, Rhythmic, Urban, MTV,, ETC.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylNKZE62LCo
New Kids on the Block - Hangin' Tough (Yep,, but dont burn out this band)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJt3f6Lach4
New Kids on the Block - Step by Step (UM I dont think that many people would remember this one, it was after New Kids past their peak..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ5eZSa7URA
New Kids on the Block - You Got It (The Right Stuff) (No Brainer,, My hot AC plays this one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmz8ygxruoc
Nicki French - Total Eclipse of the Heart (No Brainer.. Huge nationally)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZNQ2sPmLZk
No Mercy - Where Do You Go? (Good song,, and big on quite a few stations, but surprisingly alot of stations passed on this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt-KMPvgKPo
Paula Abdul - Knocked Out (I dont remember this one by name.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzRTGOqQyv0
Paula Abdul - Promise of a New Day (Awesome song, and huge nationally)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWUDMSSIt6U
Paula Abdul - Rush Rush ( A slower ballad,, but great record and was number one on summer of 91 forever,, play it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbU1fKXxqvY
Paula Abdul - The Way That You Love Me (Yeah, it could work,, but Paula had alot of bigger hits, like Cold Hearted Snake and Straight up..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yA5dHyNqak
Pebbles - Girlfriend (yes definately)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=levbNcjrjJA
Pebbles - Giving You the Benefit (great song on CHR and Rhtyhmic, and even some smart Urbans..Play it once in awhile)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nv7lUVx3YY
Pebbles - Mercedes Boy (No brainer.. Everyone knows this song, even if they werent around back then)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPZwbWZpyho
Pink - Most Girls (Yep.. the younger Demo would love it.... Also,, there you Go would work)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPPjwDiy0vc
Planet Soul - Set U Free (Big in some areas.. definately play once in awhile,,, and more in market that had a CHR or Rhythmic that played it alot at the time.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTDRr8alLb4
Real McCoy - Another Night (No brainer,, I actually here and see this in alot of Hot AC logs...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNbRMG-4wAI
Real McCoy - Come and Get Your Love (Once in a while maybe,,,) Another Night mentioned above, and Runaway would be better pics for this group..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kctlBvsaFuE
Real McCoy - Run Away (see Above)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8rCfBo2xEI
Robert Miles - Children (Yes,,, but since its instrumental,,, Dont burn it out,, Some Hot Acs play this too).. great recod...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCbO-3hjPok
Robyn - Do You Know What It Takes? (No brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6kH3BQeqRc
Robyn - Show Me Love (No Brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ilZnV2b34
Rockell - I Fell in Love (Depending on the market,, it wasnt a huge charting hit) Good song though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-GCdoP_NiE
Samantha Mumba - Gotta Tell You... (yes for the younger demo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKH_689ld2E
Sarina Paris - Just About Enough (Good cute fun song... but im gonna have to say no to playing it,, it was only a Dance hit and didnt chart..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z54BAfSe2sI
Sarina Paris - Look at Us (See above post)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrMh8A8SLiI
Savage Garden - I Want You (Oh God,, I actually hate this song,, but I would still play it cause it was huge nationally(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqGnsP4wOf0
Shana - I Want You..(great song.. But it depends on the Market) Power 98 in Myrtle Beach played it..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WiDFmqqY0U
(Truly one of the most underappreciated dance songs ever!)
(And yes, it's just coincidence that two songs of the same name are listed consecutively!)
Snap - Rhythm is a Dancer (no brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9c5otT-RUA
SOAP. - This Is How We Party (UMMM Not sure. I get back to ya)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oNGv9mbRO8
Something for the People - My Love is the Shhh... (Yep.. good rhythmic record).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVqHZT3YibQ
Souldecision - Faded (No Brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6qwWfmGH3Q
Soul for Real - Candy Rain (No brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeKlxiQY-HA
Soul for Real - Every Little Thing I Do (Definately)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eNQMb8wpdA
SOUL SYSTEM - Lovely Day (Depends on the market,,, but this was a great record and did do well here in indiana)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3nHc1MGYIE
Stereo MCs - Connected........(No brainer,, but considered more Alternative than dance by many people) Id play it,, it was huge nationally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYbGsnzG_s
Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True........(great balled from this Freestyle Artist.. The older female demo would love it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHqqraFrrd0
SWV - I'm So Into You.......Great record and charted pretty well,, But Im not sure if many people remember this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye-fEHgqNLs
SWV - Right Here Human Nature (No brainer... Great song with the MJ Sample from summer of 93.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKd_et0A4o
SWV - Weak...(Great Balled or R&B record,, not sure how well its remembered, but I would at least spike it).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6qiV2nS6Js
Tara Kemp - Hold You Tight...(YEP)... Also.. her other song.. Peice of my heart,, both huge nationally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqA1e5e_k7c
Taylor Dayne - Heart of Stone... (Great song,, im sure most remember it... Good song from Summer of 90.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EHAL1VckQ
Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart (No brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5oSpQDerps
Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk? (Good R&B record.. you never here him anymore)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-vT_GqYG-E
Tevin Campbell - Round and Round..(Awesome song... I would even play this on a CHR oldschool lunch and we do)..
(Can't find a video)
Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now....(yep,, for the older demo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0CF-mdfrk0
Tracie Spencer - This House...(totally awesome song and big nationally,, but do many people still remember this track is the question... I do love it though.. this was Early spring 91...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl-knhfsVE0
Vitamin C - Smile...(NO Brainer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXajdHbZ5oY
I'm still waiting to hear it on the radio again!