Tuesday, April 8, 2014

AC hits of George Fischoff 1976-1985


BY REQUEST!

During the years 1976-1985, pianist/composer scored 10 minor hits on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.  Here's a breakdown table, including year, peak chart position, and number of weeks on the AC charts. 

Fischoff is known for composing the 1960s pop music hits "98.6," performed by Keith and "Lazy Day," performed by Spanky and Our Gang. In 1970, Fischoff was the youngest composer on Broadway with the Tony-nominated musical "Georgy!".


YearPeakWeeksTitle
19772417Piano Dancing
19782811The Piano Picker
19811913Little Ballerina Blue (w/The Luv Ensemble)
19812610Foxy (w/The Luv Ensemble)
19824210Pretty Kitty
1983317Carnival Island
19832314Summer Love/Piano Power
1984458Boogie Piano Man
1984447Lovely Lady
1985323Starry Night

2 comments :

  1. Since this compilation is missing Fischoff's biggest hit, "Georgia Porcupine," I think you got hosed. :-)>

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    1. Bonus Fischoff! A "classic AC hit" from 1974, just beyond the scope of this blog: Georgia Porcupine.

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