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"Centerfold" is from The J. Geils Band's 1981 album Freeze-Frame. The song became the band's only #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while also reaching #3 in Canada, #3 in Australia, #10 in New Zealand, and #32 on the UK Singles Chart.
Inspired by lead singer Peter Wolf's high school crush appearing as a centerfold model years later, its catchy chorus and party energy made it one of the best hits of the early 80s.
"So Lonely" is from The Police's 1978 album Outlandos d'Amour. The reggae-infused rock song was initially overlooked, but after the band's breakthrough it was re-released in 1980, reaching #27 on the UK Singles Chart and #6 in Ireland.
Sting has said the lyrics were inspired by the loneliness he experienced after the end of his first marriage, giving the upbeat song a surprisingly melancholic theme.
“Consider Yourself” from Oliver! (1968) ends with a reverse flash mob as dancers peel away mid-routine and flawlessly slip back into everyday life as if nothing happened. I've watched this 10 times today; it's perfect!
Pure in-camera movie magic.
Happy birthday, Mark Lester.
“Fade Into You” is from Mazzy Star’s 1993 album So Tonight That I Might See. With Hope Sandoval’s ethereal vocals drifting over David Roback’s hypnotic guitar work, the dreamy, atmospheric track became one of the best songs of 1990s dream pop and alternative rock.
Though only a modest chart hit at the time, it gained remarkable cultural staying power through film, television and enduring fan devotion.