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Yesterday I was listening to my 1975 mix tape in the car and on came Emma by Hot Chocolate, which I hadn't heard in a long time. Two things occurred to me: 1) This is a great song, and 2) The lead singer lets out two spectacular screams near the end of the song, which is unexpected in a smooth ballad like this. Man, this guy is hurting. Any other favorite Top 40 screams?
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Wow, what a great track. I'd never heard it before, at least, not that I can remember, but it's now added to my latest "must haves".
As far as my favorite "scream", I'd have to give the nod to Bobby Stevens moan/screams on The Checkmates Ltd. "Love Is All I Have To Give".
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don't know if "you're gonna miss me" by the thirteenth floor elevators made it to a qualifying chart position or not, but roky erickson's scream on that one has to qualify, regardless, on somebody's chart. certainly mine, most assuredly...
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Roger Daltrey (The Who) - Won't Get Fooled Again
*mic drop*
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I'll go with Steven Tyler's screaming in tune in Aerosmith's "Dream On."
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Another good one is in GOING ALL THE WAY by The Squires.
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How about John Lennon's scream going into the musical bridge of "A Hard Day's Night?" or even "Twist & Shout?"
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