Donnie Iris, “Ah! Leah!” (1981): Almost Hits
Unfortunately, Donnie Iris’ “Ah! Leah!” will likely be entered into the historical record as “peaked at 29 – forgotten by many.”
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Alan Parsons Project, “I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You” (1977): Almost Hits
Typically the word “funky” does not spring to mind when considering the Alan Parsons Project. This 1977 single is the exception.
Almost Hits: Squeeze, “Tempted” (1981)
Probably anyone between the ages of 40 and 60 would be surprised to learn that Squeeze’s most familiar song didn’t even crack the top 40 in the US, much less the top 20. You May Also Like: How Daryl Hall Reclaimed His Legacy With ‘Laughing Down Crying’ Australian Crawl –Read More
Almost Hits: The Beach Boys, “I Can Hear Music” (1969)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlH3bZt9ooU&w=500&h=305] Released as a single in 1969 from 20/20, the Beach Boys’ last album for Capitol Records, “I Can Hear Music” is possibly their greatest single of the post-Pet Sounds era — and, unusually, it’s not an original. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’Read More
