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Post by Partridge on Oct 22, 2023 12:53:24 GMT -5
Billboard, June 28, 1980CashBox, June 28, 1980Record World, June 28, 1980
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Post by eddiejinnj on Oct 23, 2023 9:58:49 GMT -5
I think by the time "I Can't Let Go" was released, I think that people were just going ahead and buying the album as there were already 2 hit singles from the album. eddiejinnj
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Post by erik on Oct 23, 2023 17:53:57 GMT -5
Quote by eddiejinnj:
That's very possible, I have to agree. And on another level, it underscores what I believe about Linda, that she was the first female singer in pop, rock, or country music whose career was built as much (if not more so) on albums as it was on having hit singles, a trait that I think started with Heart Like A Wheel and continued pretty much until the end.
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Post by RobGNYC on Oct 23, 2023 18:07:11 GMT -5
Quote by eddiejinnj: That's very possible, I have to agree. And on another level, it underscores what I believe about Linda, that she was the first female singer in pop, rock, or country music whose career was built as much (if not more so) on albums as it was on having hit singles, a trait that I think started with Heart Like A Wheel and continued pretty much until the end. On female singers as primarily album artists, I’d have to put Joni before Linda. Joni had only one U.S. Top 10 single ever, “Help Me” (1974). I think there’s also an argument for Judy Collins before both Joni and Linda (also just one U.S. Too 10 single, Joni’s “Both Sides Now” (1968)). Female singers before Linda who were consistently successful on both the album and singles charts—I think Aretha was the champ.
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Post by LindaFan5 on Oct 23, 2023 19:56:08 GMT -5
I agree. I always bought the first single that would come out before the album. But then I’d get the album right away as soon as I could. Also the first single would usually be a picture sleeve and not the ones after. Get Closer had two picture sleeve singles. Which was rare. I loved the photos on the singles for How do I make you/rambler gambler and get closer where her dress is blowing up and when you wish upon a star. I thought she looked beautiful there with the jeans with the rips in the knees for that one. Also the back in the USA single picture sleeve is great.
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Post by MokyWI on Oct 23, 2023 21:20:46 GMT -5
Quote by eddiejinnj: That's very possible, I have to agree. And on another level, it underscores what I believe about Linda, that she was the first female singer in pop, rock, or country music whose career was built as much (if not more so) on albums as it was on having hit singles, a trait that I think started with Heart Like A Wheel and continued pretty much until the end. On female singers as primarily album artists, I’d have to put Joni before Linda. Joni had only one U.S. Top 10 single ever, “Help Me” (1974). I think there’s also an argument for Judy Collins before both Joni and Linda (also just one U.S. Too 10 single, Joni’s “Both Sides Now” (1968)). Female singers before Linda who were consistently successful on both the album and singles charts—I think Aretha was the champ. Totally agree. Linda was more an album artist than a single if you get my drift. Her legacy IMO has more to do with the albums than the singles. Sure she had lots of hit singles but it’s those deep album cuts that cemented her legacy in pop/rock. Those remake singles are hardly her shinning star. IMO anyway…
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Post by eddiejinnj on Oct 24, 2023 13:25:12 GMT -5
I guess "Big Yellow Taxi" was not a Top Ten hit. Thanks for all the feedback. eddiejinfl
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Post by RobGNYC on Oct 24, 2023 13:39:33 GMT -5
I guess "Big Yellow Taxi" was not a Top Ten hit. Thanks for all the feedback. eddiejinfl #67 for “Taxi.” Joni’s second-biggest single was “Free Man in Paris” (about David Geffen), #22.
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Post by eddiejinnj on Oct 25, 2023 6:40:53 GMT -5
I knew you'd post answer for me, my friend. I never heard of "Free Man in Paris". I used to hear "Taxi" quite a bit. eddiejinnj
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