I find these fairly easy to get through, so manage to do a couple at a time. Thanks to everyone who has joined in, all your comments are much appreciated, and make this a fun thing to do. Don’t forget, any song, album, artist, or band, as long as it begins with ‘H’.
I have featured this song from Daryl Hall before, but here it is again, as I like it so much. This was from a solo album, so will have to cover his work as Hall and Oates too. (But let’s face it, Hall and Oates was really only Daryl Hall, and some other guy with a moustache…)
In A Philly Mood
I didn’t feature Blondie when I covered ‘B’. That was because I knew that some of their songs would be mentioned later. The lovely Debbie Harry was at her peak back then, (Double ‘H’!) good to look at, and equally good to listen to. Here’s a favourite from the time.
Hanging On The Telephone
Ella Henderson was in a singing talent contest on TV here, in 2012. That usually signals the kiss of death for a musical career, at least in the UK. However, her powerful voice attracted the attention of a recording company, and she went on to achieve chart success with her debut album, as well as getting a large following, together with the respect of critics. She is still only 21.
Ghost
As a well-known Motown fan, it was obvious that the Marvelettes were going to feature, probably more than once. They were my favourite Motown girl group at the time, and I still play their songs all the time. Leaving out ‘The’ as usual, this one qualifies for ‘H’.
The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
Jackie Wilson is a legend in Soul music. He has been the inspiration for many, and also copied by some. He was so influential that Van Morrison even wrote a song about him, ‘Jackie Wilson Said’. (And yes, that may well feature later) He is probably best known for ‘Reet Petite’, the rock and roll song that launched his career. But here’s one from my youth, a dance-floor classic.
Higher and Higher
Heaven 17 is a British band that was big in the 1980s. They produced some huge chart hits, some songs with a political edge, and achieved a lot of success, before fading out of the picture. They continue to perform to this day, trading on the older fan base that still follows them. This was a big hit, in 1983.
Temptation
I have left almost all of the ‘obvious’ choices for you to add, as you play along. I come to my pick for today, my top choice for ‘H’. Londoner Thomas Dolby may not be known to many of you. His short-lived pop career in the 1980s was followed by many other projects, and he is currently a Professor of The Arts at Johns Hopkins University, in America. Back then, he combined his very different music with some ground-breaking theatrical pop videos, and grabbed the attention of the record buyers with both. I have always loved this song, and bought the 12-inch extended version at the time. And the video is great too, even in this ‘unblocked’ version. Play it loud.
Hyperactive
Pete, I currently have 18 songs on my Blondie channel’s playlist (YouTube). “Hanging On the Telephone” was one of the first ones I included. I’m a big fan of “Fade Away and Radiate,” one of my more recent discoveries.
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Thanks, David. 18 Blondie songs on your link is a treat.
‘Fade Away and Radiate’ is track number 14, if anyone is looking for that one.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for clarifying that “Fade Away and Radiate” is #14. I may add a few more songs to this channel later. I’m also particularly fond of MrCanale’s “Call Me” video.
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Hilltop Hoods – The Hard Road
Harmony – Heartache
Julia Holter – How Long?
I think that’s where I was up to, right?
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A triple helping of double ‘H’, William Great stuff!
Best wishes, Pete.
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“Happy Holiday.” Came out when my parents were dating.
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Thanks, Elizabeth. A double ‘H’!
Best wishes, Pete.
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A lot of the ones I’ve thought of have already been mentioned, so I’ll add the first one that came to mind for me—Harry Belafonte.
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Ah, Harry had a mellow tone indeed.
Thanks, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Don’t know if I missed it somewhere above but I will enter ‘Hey Jude’ into the mix.. I still listen when that comes on! I should also add Jimi Hendrix since I am from Seattle and it seems right he would make this list; he did know how to play a guitar!
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Good call with Jimi, Susanne. Thanks for both suggestions.
I knew the two EMTs who got the call to Hendrix, when he died in London. It was in 1970, nine years before I joined the ambulance service. They were still working at the same place, when I was posted there.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wow. Part of history, huh? He’s buried in Renton but I’ve not visited the site.
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My sister’s Name was Ronda. Warmest regards, Theo
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I remembered your sister’s name, Theo. Good call, on both counts.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Song – Hootie & The Blowfish~ Let her cry
Bands- Hootie, Hinder, Happy Mondays
Album-Human Touch~Bruce Springsteen
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Thanks, FR. None I would have included, so nice to see the alternatives.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m really glad you posted the Daryl Hall video. I know he’s respected, but whenever Hall&Oates comes on the radio, I change the station, except for “Italian Girls,” I don’t care for that slick overprocessed sound, and Oates’ greasy mullet & mustache, and sparkly sleeveless tops always made him look like an ad for a budget porn flick. But “Philly Mood” is excellent. And definitely Debbie Harry & Blondie!
Here’s a double H: The Head and The Heart, from Seattle, good folk-rock. Two from Ireland: Hozier – really good soul and R&B, and Hothouse Flowers. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. The Housemartins (they were a cool band… and reminds me to include the Hull City A.F.C. Anthem). Harry Nilsson was a great songwriter. Hot Club de France (Django Reinhardt) – jazz that’s contagious and fun. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass – – kind of cheesy, but in some bizarre way, perfect pop music, and he was a great trumpet player.
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I almost included the Housemartins for a double ‘H’, ‘Happy Hour’.
Their later incarnation, The Beautiful South, are also a favourite of mine. Pleased you agree about John Oates. I could never see the point of him. many thanks for all the other suggestions too, Robert.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m going to have to check most of these videos out Pete, as I’m only familiar with Darryl Hall, Debby Harry, and Higher and Higher. My artists would include: Harry Connick Jr., Harry Belafonte, Hinder, Heart, Hewey Lewis & the News, and Hozier. Songs would include:
Happy
Hallelujah
Highway To Hell
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me – U2
Hair – Cast of Hair
Hall of Fame – The Script
Halftime – Amy Winehouse
Hand In My Pocket – Alanis Morrisette
Happy Christmas (War Is Over) – John Lennon
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland
Harper Valley P.T.A – Jeannie C. Riley
Hate On Me – Jill Scott
Haunted – Evanescence
Hurricane – 30 Seconds To Mars
Have A Nice Day – Bon Jovi
He Was My Brother – Simon & Garfunkel,
Head Games – Foreigner
Head Over Heels – The Go-Gos
Heal The Pain – George Michael
Heart of Glass – Blondie
Help Me Rhonda – Beach Boys
Heart-Shaped Box – Nirvana
Heartache Tonight – Eagles
Heartbreaker – Pat Benatar
Hello – Lionel Ritchie
Hello – Adele
Hello Dolly – Louis Armstrong
Help!/Here Comes the Sun – Beatles
And there’s a ton more, but I’ve got to call it quits now.
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Nice to see Jill Scott get in one of your lists, Kim. Thanks for all the others too. You can see how hard it is, to leave so many out! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, great list once again. I would add Haircut One Hundred – led by Nick Heyward – with their great song “Love Plus One” – and since I am from Seattle, I’d add the hard-rocking Wilson sisters AKA Heart – let’s do “Rockin’ Heaven Down” today – and since you mentioned Daryl Hall, your readers might like to know that, after the massive success of Hall & Oates, Daryl Hall recorded his first solo album – which the record label promptly locked in a vault! If you want to know how it finally got released, here is the story –
Enjoy!
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Haircut One Hundred almost got in. These posts would be getting very long if I put in everyone I liked.
Thanks for all your others too, John, and for the insider info on Daryl.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love that these posts spark so many others like myself to share additional music, making your list twice as long – a great community activity!
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I agree, John. One reason I limit my own selections is to leave room for all the great ideas from everyone who comments!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks for the re-blog, Michael. Feel free to play along too!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m going with the first one that popped into my head, the oldie – “Happy Days Are Here Again.” I remember it being Rip Taylor’s theme song, but no clue who sang it and made it famous.
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The first version was by Lou Levin, from 1930.
Thanks for that ‘oldie’, GP. Much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Only artist I can think of without coffee is Harry Konick, Jr…………songs is a bit different…..”House of the Risin Sun” Animals…..”Honky Tonk Women” by the Stones……”Hotel California” by the Eagles…..”Help Me by Joni Mitchell…….NOW think for coffee….have a good day my friend…..chuq
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You always manage to come up with some good selections, chuq. Thanks as always for playing along.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is my pleasure and it is fun to try and get the brain firing so early….LOL chuq
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Hotel California indeed! I live 2 miles from the “real” Hotel, and every time I pass it by I see the cover photo from the album!
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An excellent tune….chuq
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Oh and before I forget How Soon is Now? by The Smiths.
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Here are my choices:
Highway to Hell- AC DC
Happy- Pharrell
Hallelujah- Leonard Cohen
Hunter Gets Captured by the Game- Marvelletes
Hot Stuff- Donna Summer
Halo- Beyonce
There are plenty more but those are the ones that came to mind first.
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That song by Pharrell Williams is a modern pop classic.
I might be the only person in the world who really hates the song ‘Hallelujah’ though! 🙂
Thanks for your contributions mate.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy is an anthem if ever there was one. Feel good at its finest.
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