Monday Madness 02.01.17

The new year is here and along with it, comes a whole new year of madness...

Bay City Rollers- Bye Bye Baby

Originally written by the members of The Four Seasons, Bay City Rollers covered it in 1975. It ended the year as the top selling single in the UK. Some may say that The Four Seasons' version is quite minimalist in instrumental backing and relies heavily on the vocals. Meanwhile the Bay City Rollers' version has a substantially faster tempo with a fuller backing accompaniment. Bye bye 2016, hello 2017.

Journey- Don't Stop Believin'

If anyone was to tell me that they didn't know this song, I genuinely do not know how I would react. Brought back to life when it featured in the pilot episode of hit show Glee, Journey's prime song did not reach the UK Top 40 until it's re-release in 2009 when it peaked at number 6. Steve Perry, lead singer, said of this song:

"Personally, it's something that means a lot to me. Everybody has emotional issues and problems, and the song has helped me personally to not give up, and I'm finding a lot of people feel that."

Fifth Harmony- Sledgehammer

The five piece that was Fifth Harmony became a global sensation overnight after they were formed as a group on the second series of X Factor US back in 2012. A little known fact is one of the co-writers for this song was Meghan Trainor, better known for her hits: All About That Bass and Dear Future Husband. The group seemed to be perfectly happy together until Camila Cabello's departure in December last year.

Keywest- This Is Heartbreak

Featuring a lesser known band who go by the name of Keywest, this song is a heartfelt ballad that will surely have us all crying into the new year. The hectic lives we lead sometimes put pressure on those around us. So if this Irish band tells us anything, be sure that your new year's resolution is to be more caring to your loved ones.

Marc Cohn- Walking in Memphis

Marc Cohn admits that this song is 'completely 100% autobiographical'. He also said that it was a personal spiritual song, the kind where you visit one place and it changes you once you leave. Muriel, who is mentioned in the song, was a woman who worked in The Hollywood Cafe off Highway 61, Mississippi. She inspired him as she sang gospel songs sat a piano in the cafe. The cafe is still there, in the same place. What's even lovelier, is that Muriel kept in touch and even attended Cohn's wedding.