Evelyn Thomas "HIGH ENERGY "

[Energyguy]

Originally Posted by kdavid13

<<I think the best djs out there are the mature ones who have their ears open to the newest releases but also hold the reigns on their dance music staying to what they hold true to their hearts.>>

I completely agree with you there...Long live the long standing DJs out there...[I might be a bit biased but it is totally heartfelt !! ]

Hugs from Montreal

Agree totally

[remicks]

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It should be noted that HIGH ENERGY was well received at the time ... going all the way to #1 on the Billboard Dance chart and winding up as the #13 song for the year 1984 ...

1984 BILLBOARD TOP 50 DANCE SINGLES/ALBUMS


1) I NEED YOU/ AUTOMATIC/ JUMP - The Pointer Sisters (Planet)
2) THE GLAMOROUS LIFE - Sheila E. (Warner Bros.)
3) WHEN DOVES CRY - Prince (WB)
4) WHITE HORSE - Laid Back (Sire)
5) TROMMELTANZ (DIN DAA DAA) - George Kranz (Personal)
6) GIVE ME TONIGHT - Shannon (Emergency)
7) LET'S GO CRAZY/ EROTIC CITY - Prince (WB)
8. BEAT BOX - Art Of Noise (Island)
9) BLACK STATIONS/WHITE STATIONS - M&M (RCA)
10) COLOUR BY NUMBERS (LP) - Culture Club (Virgin/Epic)

11) BREAKIN...THERE'S NO STOPPING US - Ollie & Jerry (Polydor)
12) ROCKET TO YOUR HEART/ MANDATORY LOVE - Lisa (Moby Dick)
13) HIGH ENERGY - Evelyn Thomas (TSR)
14) CARIBBEAN QUEEN (NO MORE LOVE ON THE RUN) - Billy Ocean (Jive)
15) LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Shannon (Emergency)

16) TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP - The Romantics (Epic)
17) LAND OF HUNGER - The Earons (Island)
18. NO FAVORS - Temper (MCA)
19) HEARTBEAT - Psychedelic Furs (Columbia)
20) THE DOMINATRIX SLEEPS TONIGHT - Dominatrix (Streetwise)



c /o markydefad



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[Energyguy]

Originally Posted by remicks

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It should be noted that HIGH ENERGY was well received at the time ... going all the way to #1 on the Billboard Dance chart and winding up as the #13 song for the year 1984 ...

1984 BILLBOARD TOP 50 DANCE SINGLES/ALBUMS


1) I NEED YOU/ AUTOMATIC/ JUMP - The Pointer Sisters (Planet)
2) THE GLAMOROUS LIFE - Sheila E. (Warner Bros.)
3) WHEN DOVES CRY - Prince (WB)
4) WHITE HORSE - Laid Back (Sire)
5) TROMMELTANZ (DIN DAA DAA) - George Kranz (Personal)
6) GIVE ME TONIGHT - Shannon (Emergency)
7) LET'S GO CRAZY/ EROTIC CITY - Prince (WB)
8. BEAT BOX - Art Of Noise (Island)
9) BLACK STATIONS/WHITE STATIONS - M&M (RCA)
10) COLOUR BY NUMBERS (LP) - Culture Club (Virgin/Epic)

11) BREAKIN...THERE'S NO STOPPING US - Ollie & Jerry (Polydor)
12) ROCKET TO YOUR HEART/ MANDATORY LOVE - Lisa (Moby Dick)
13) HIGH ENERGY - Evelyn Thomas (TSR)
14) CARIBBEAN QUEEN (NO MORE LOVE ON THE RUN) - Billy Ocean (Jive)
15) LET THE MUSIC PLAY - Shannon (Emergency)

16) TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP - The Romantics (Epic)
17) LAND OF HUNGER - The Earons (Island)
18. NO FAVORS - Temper (MCA)
19) HEARTBEAT - Psychedelic Furs (Columbia)
20) THE DOMINATRIX SLEEPS TONIGHT - Dominatrix (Streetwise)



c /o markydefad



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I had no idea it was so popular Stateside.. Is that based on DJ chart returns or actual record sales ?

[remicks]

Originally Posted by Energyguy

I had no idea it was so popular Stateside.. Is that based on DJ chart returns or actual record sales ?

Sorry Energyguy ... didn't see this question .....
Can't recall how the chart worked at that point ....most likely a combination and I believe Billboard only charted songs then that had a commercially available release to coincide .... ... Marky ??




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[remicks]

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HIGH ENERGY :
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YouTube - Evelyn Thomas - High Energy





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