Category Archives: Charts

The Story Behind “ZX Dan” by Radio Rats

‘ZX Dan’ from Radio Rats’ album ‘Into The Night We Slide’ is a new wave space-rock classic, referencing Bowie and inspired by ‘Close Encounters’. It peaked at No. 2 in 1979, showcasing South African pop rock.

1984 THE FACTS AND FIGURES | South African Singles Charts

From https://sacharts.wordpress.com/2020/08/11/1984-the-facts-and-figures/ 1984 saw the start of the UK miners’ strike and that same year the Provisional IRA tried to assassinate Margaret Thatcher by planting a bomb at the Conservative Party’s conference in Brighton. The aids virus was discovered, and the computer game Tetris first appeared. The summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles whereContinueContinue reading “1984 THE FACTS AND FIGURES | South African Singles Charts”

Joanna Field "Don't Fly Too High"

Name: JADE HURLEY Message: Hello Brian … I am trying to find out who wrote the Joanna Field song “DON’T FLY TOO HIGH” … and i believe you may be able to help? If so … I would really be obliged as I have just recorded this song and require the writers details. I hopeContinueContinue reading “Joanna Field "Don't Fly Too High"”

REBECCA BLACK: WINNERS AND LOSERS | FUTUREHIT.DNA

A week ago, I certainly didn’t intend to write (or obsess) so much about Rebecca Black and her viral internet meme “Friday”. However, there is so so much to learn from this track. In one week, this song basically upended the music business conversation. What are the results of this? – Jay Frank via REBECCAContinueContinue reading “REBECCA BLACK: WINNERS AND LOSERS | FUTUREHIT.DNA”

Availability of Oldies

Natie wrote Hi Brian, I am a huge collector of the music of the late 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s. My problem is to get my hands on some of the rare gems. I grew up in the time of LM and Springbok hit parades and there were some great songs which you don’t findContinueContinue reading “Availability of Oldies”

Music Trivia: Maori Love Song

Question from Pieter van Wyk re: Maori Love Song: Hi Brian, Ek glo jy ken hierdie liedjie. Dit was ‘n treffer in die 70’s. Sover ek kon agterkom, was dit blykbaar ‘n plaaslike groep wat hom gesing het. My suster het hom op 7-single gehad, maar dit verlĂŞ. Weet jy dalk wie was die kunstenaarContinueContinue reading “Music Trivia: Maori Love Song”

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