One of these nights - Eagles

'One of these nights' is a song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and recorded by the Eagles. The title track from their 1975 album, the song became their second single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart after 'The best of my love'. The single version was shortened from the album version of the song, removing most of the song's intro and most of its fade-out.

According to songwriter Glenn Frey, the song is about putting things off. 'We've all said, 'one of these nights I'm gonna do something - get that girl, make that money, find that house'. We all have our dreams - a vision we hope will come true someday. When that 'someday' will come is up to each of us.'

My collection: 7" single no. 5175
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'One of these nights' / 'Visions'

Let the music play - Shannon

'Let the music play' was released by Shannon in 1983. The original version of the record was produced by Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa. The rhythmic ingenuity of the track included a drum-machine pattern produced by a filtered Roland TR-808.

The single reached number 8 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached number 14 in the UK singles chart. Although Shannon never reached the US top 40 again, she had five more hits in the UK. Despite this, she is still regarded as a one hit wonder.

My collection: 7" single no. 5162
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Let the music play' / 'Let the music play (dub version)'

Als de zon schijnt in je hart - Lou Prince

Yesterday I presented Aline's attempt at covering Wind's 'Lass die Sonne in dein Herz', today I give you Lou Prince's version. It's another unknown singer, this time from the Netherlands, who has also recorded a Dutch version of the song - though with different lyrics than Aline.

Like Aline, this version never troubled the charts. Although the sleeve actually mentions a Lou Prince fanclub, I doubt it was ever reached the three digit mark.

My collection: 7" single no. 5179
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 2 euro
Tracks: 'Als de zon schijnt in je hart' / 'Zonder jou'

Tennis - Chris Rea

'Tennis' was Chris Rea's third album, released in 1980. The title track was released as a single ahead of the album in March 1980. The single went by without troubling the charts in any territory.

The album wasn't much more successful: it reached number 60 in the UK albums chart - and that was all.

My collection: 7" single no. 5170
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Tennis' / 'If you really love me'

Brother Louie - Hot Chocolate

Not to be confused with the Modern Talking song from the Eighties, this single by Hot Chocolate was written by band members Tony Wilson and Erroll Brown and released in April 1973. It's a song about an interracial love affair and a father who does not approve. Founding father of British blues Alexis Korner has a spoken word part in the song.

The single was a hit for the band, peaking at number 7 in the UK singles chart. The song was later covered by the American band Stories, the Quireboys and - unfortunately - Dutch singer Bert Heerink who created a Dutch version called 'Julie July'.

My collection: 7" single no. 5165
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Brother Louie' / 'I want to be free'

C'mon let's boogie - Kirka

As it says in Wikipedia: 'Kirill "Kirka" Babitzin (22 September 1950 – 31 January 2007) was a musician from Finland, but now he's dead'. It's a bit harsh, but it is the truth. There's more to the story than that of course, but there you go.

Kirka represented Finland in Eurovision Song Contest 1984 with the song 'Hengaillaan' (which is Finnish for 'hanging out'). The song finished ninth in a field of 19 competitors. This single features an English language version of the song, entitled 'C'mon let's boogie'.

My collection: 7" single no. 5177
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 3 euro
Tracks: 'C'mon let's boogie' / 'Oh Marie'

Don't stand another chance - Janet Jackson

Two major compilation albums with hits by Janet Jackson have been released so far, but both of them failed to include her earliest singles. Only a UK limited edition double cd package of 'Design of a decade' (1995) included a 12" version of 'Young love', 'Say you do' and this single, 'Don't stand another chance'.

It's even more amazing when you think that Janet actually released 10 singles before she hit it big with 'What have you done for me lately' - and subsequent singles. And one more thing: between 1982 and 1985 she didn't need to get her tits out to sell records. But then, she only sold half a million records in that time...

My collection: 7" single no. 5155
Found: Chelsea Records, Antwerpen, June 9, 2011
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Don't stand another chance' / 'Rock 'n' roll'