DjPaulT'sBurning The GroundVinyl Collection Part 1(7'', 10'', 12'')[24-96], [16-44.1] Жанр: Synthpop, New Wave, Pop, Rock, Disco, Soul, Funk Страна-производитель диска: Worldwide Год издания диска: 1975-1985 Тип издания: Vinyl, EP, Maxi-Singles, Singles, 7'', 10'', 12'', Cassette, VHS Количество релизов: 1272 Аудиокодек: FLAC (*.flac) Тип рипа: tracks Продолжительность: 12 Days 16 Hour 5 Minutes 43 Seconds Наличие сканов в содержимом раздачи: да Источник: BTG Burning The Ground is a blog that contains high quality 80's and 90's remixes archived from 12" vinyl.
Lots of rare and out of print material.
One of the best blogs on the net.
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My name is Paul (also known as DjPaulT). I am a huge fan of 80s and 90s 12″ mixes. I was a club DJ for many years and I love the music from the 1980s and early 1990s. I grew up in Oklahoma City and Graduated from Midwest City High School. I now reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My passion has always been Music. I am a collector of mostly vinyl 12″ maxi-singles. I sometimes reminisce about how much I loved going into my local Sam Goody or Musicland store and looking at all of the new 12″ singles that had arrived. I always loved how producers could remix a song into something completely new. I loved buying my record and taking it home. I enjoyed looking at the big artwork and reading the production information while I listened to the different mixes. I even love the smell of a new vinyl record. Sadly all of the record shops began to close. I was left yearning for that experience of going to the record shop and finding many gems that are now forgotten. In July of 2007 I became frustrated with the music industry. I started noticing that people were hungry for all of the singles that had disappeared from stores. In July of 2007 I decided to open Burning The Ground on blogger. My goal was to provide the lost masterpieces that have remained mostly out of print. At first I didn’t know much about ripping vinyl. I soon discovered that vinyl ripping really is an art form. So I began ripping my old vinyl and I became more confident. As I got more involved in vinyl ripping, I eventually figured out that I could rip vinyl well. After much trial and error, people finally began loving the sound of my rips. Burning The Ground ended up getting well over a million visitors until blogger shut down the original site in March of 2010. Now a fresh new beginning has begun. Those that have seen me and my posts over the years know that I am very particular about my posts. I take great pride in offering the best quality that I can provide. I always disliked spending my time to download a favorite rare single on the internet and discovering that the single was a low quality copy. I do my best to provide good quality posts. Quality is what sets Burning The Ground apart from other blogs. I also wanted to go the extra mile and provide some liner notes with each post. I like to give information to you about each single. Someone told me once that when anyone ever wanted to know about 80s or 90s dance music and remixes, all they had to do was come to Burning The Ground. I hope that you find something that you like while visiting Burning The Ground. I am so glad I have all of you here with me on this musical journey. DjpaulT
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The 12-inch single (often simply called 12″) is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality. This record type is commonly used in disco and dance music genres, where DJs use them to play in discos or clubs. They are played at either 33⅓ or 45 rpm. History Of The 12″ The gramophone records cut especially for dancefloor DJs came into existence with the advent of recorded Jamaican mento music in the 1950s. By at least 1956 it was already standard practice by Jamaican sound systems owners to give their “selecter” DJs acetate or flexi disc dubs of exclusive mento and Jamaican rhythm and blues recordings before they were issued commercially. Songs like Theophilus Beckford’s Easy Snappin’ (recorded in 1956) were played as exclusives by Sir Coxson’s Downbeat sound system for years before they were actually released in 1959 – only to become major local hits, also pressed in the UK by Island Records and Blue Beat Records as early as 1960. As the 1960s creativity bloomed along, and with the development of multitrack recording facilities, special mixes of rocksteady and early reggae tunes were given as exclusives to dancehall DJs and selecters. With the 1967 Jamaican invention of remix, called dub on the island, those “specials” became valuable items sold to allied sound system DJs, who could draw crowds with their exclusive hits. The popularity of remix sound engineer King Tubby, who singlehandedly invented and perfected dub remixes from as early as 1967, led to more exclusive dub plates being cut. By then 10″ records were used to cut those dubs. By 1971, most reggae singles issued in Jamaica included on their B-side a dub remix of the A-side, many of them first tested as exclusive “dub plates” on dances. Those dubs basically included drum and bass-oriented remixes used by sound system selecters. The 10″ acetate “specials” would remain popular until at least the 2000s (decade) in Jamaica. Several Jamaican DJs such as DJ Kool Herc exported much of the hip hop dance culture from Jamaica to the Bronx in the early 1970s, including the common Jamaican practice of DJs rapping over instrumental dub remixes of hit songs (See King Stitt, U Roy, Dennis Alcapone, Dillinger), ultimately leading to the advent of rap culture in the United States. Most likely, the widespread use of exclusive dub acetates in Jamaica also led American DJs to do the same. In the United States, the 12-inch single gramophone record came into existence with the advent of disco music in the 1970s. The first 12″ (30 cm) single was actually a 10″ (25 cm) acetate used by a mix engineer (José Rodríguez) in need of a Friday night test copy for famed disco mixer Tom Moulton. As no 7″ (18 cm) acetates could be found, a 10″ (25 cm) blank was used. Moulton, feeling silly with a large disc which only had a couple of inches of groove on it, asked Rodríguez to re-cut it so that the grooves looked more spread out. Because of the wider spacing of the grooves, a broader overall dynamic range (distinction between loud and soft) was made possible. This was immediately noticed to give a more favorable sound for discothèque play. Moulton’s position as the premiere mixer and “fix it man” for pop singles ensured that this fortunate accident would instantly become industry practice. This would perhaps have been a natural evolution: As songs became much longer than had been the average for a pop song, and the DJ in the club wanted sufficient dynamic range, the format would have surely had to be changed from the 7 inch (18 cm) single eventually. Also worth noting is that the visual spacing of the grooves on the 12″ assisted the DJ in locating the approximate area of the “breaks” on the disc’s surface (without having to listen as he dropped and re-dropped the stylus to find the right point). A quick study of any DJ’s favorite discs will reveal mild wear in the “break points” on the discs’ surfaces that can clearly be seen by the naked eye, which further eases the “cueing” task (a club DJ’s tone-arm cartridge will be heavily weighted and mild wear will seldom spoil the sound quality). Many DJ-only remix services, such as Ultimix and Hot Tracks, issued sets with deliberately visualised groove separations (i.e., the record was cut with narrow and wider spacings that could be seen on the surface, marking the mix points on the often multi-song discs). A broader dynamic range or louder recording level requires more space as the grooves’ excursions (i.e., the width of the groove waves and distance traveled from side to side by the turntable stylus) become much greater in amplitude, especially in the bass frequencies so important for dance music. Many record companies began producing 12-inch (30 cm) singles at 33⅓ rpm, as the slower speed enhances the bass on the record. By the same token, however, 45 rpm gives better treble response and was used on many 12-inch singles, especially in the UK. The first very first 12″ single was released in 1973 by soul/R&B musician/songwriter/producer Jerry Williams, Jr. aka Swamp Dogg. 12″ promotional copies of “Straight From My Heart” were released on his own Swamp Dogg Presents label (Swamp Dogg Presents #501/SDP-SD01, 33⅓ r.p.m.), with distribution by Jamie/Guyden Distribution Corporation. It was manufactured by Jamie Record Co. of Philadelphia PA. The B-side of the record is blank. The first official promotional 12″ single was Southshore Commissions’ “Free Man”. At first, these special versions were only available as promotional copies to DJs. Examples of these promos, released at almost the same time in 1975, are GARY TOMS EMPIRE – “Drive My Car”, DON DOWNING – “Dream World”, BARRABAS – “Mellow Blow”, THE TRAMMPS – “Hooked for Life”, ACE SPECTRUM – “Keep Holdin’ On”, SOUTH SHORE COMMISSION – “Train Called Freedom”, THE CHEQUERS – “Undecided Love”, ERNIE RUSH – “Breakaway”, RALPH CARTER – “When You’re Young and in Love”, Michael ZAGER & The Moon Band feat. Peabo BRYSON – “Do It With Feeling”, MONDAY AFTER – “Merry-Go-Round”, THE RITCHIE FAMILY – “I Want To Dance” and FRANKIE VALLI – “Swearin’ to God”. The first song found on a 12″ single is “Love to Love You Baby” by Donna Summer, released worldwide by Atlantic Records in 1975. By 1976, with the release of “Ten Percent” by Double Exposure on Salsoul Records, the new format was being sold to the general public. This song was originally a full side of her North American debut release, but released again in early 1977 backed with “Try Me, I Know We Can Make It”, on the Oasis/Casablanca label. As from 1976, the issued 12″ single trend spread to Jamaica, where hundreds of reggae 12″ singles were pressed and commercially issued as “discomix” to catch on the disco hype. These singles included The Maytones’ “Creation Time” (GG Records, 1976) and Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Keep on Moving” (Upsetter Records, 1977) produced and remixed by Lee “Scratch” Perry, featuring a dub mix and a rap mix by Wung Chu all gathered on the same side and edited together. The Jamaican reggae and disco trend also hit London, where reggae was popular and many new punk groups such as The Clash (“London Calling”/”Armagideon Times”, 1979) issued 12″ singles – but these were mostly regular A-sides, not remixes. Increasingly in the 1980s, many pop and even rock artists released 12-inch singles that included longer, extended, or remixed versions of the actual track being promoted by the single. These versions were frequently labeled with the parenthetical designation “12-inch version”, “12-inch mix”, “extended remix”, “dance mix”, or “club mix”. Later musical styles took advantage of this new format and recording levels on vinyl 30 cm (12 in) maxis have steadily increased, culminating in the extremely loud (or “hot”) cuts of drum and bass records of the 1990s and early 2000s (decade). Many record labels produced mainly 12-inch singles (in addition to albums) during the 1980s, such as Factory Records, who only ever released a handful of 7-inch (18 cm) records. One of Factory’s resident artists, alternative rock/dance quartet New Order, produced the biggest-selling 12-inch record ever in the United Kingdom, “Blue Monday”, selling about 800,000 copies on the format and over a million copies in total. It was somewhat helped by the fact that Factory did not release a 7-inch version of the single until 1988, five years after the single was originally released as a 12-inch-only release. “Blue Monday” came in 76th on the 2002 UK list of all-time best-selling singles. Maxi-singles The term “12-inch” usually refers to a single with several remixes. Now that advances in compact disc player technology have made the CD acceptable for mixing and “turntablism”, the term maxi single is increasingly used. In the mid-late 1980s, prior to the rise in popularity of the CD single, vinyl maxi-singles for popular artists often included “bonus” songs that were not included on albums, just as a 7″ single included a B-side cut that was often not to be found on the referenced album. Many CD singles contain a number of such cuts, in a manner similar to the older EP vinyl format. In the days of the 7″ single, and especially in R&B releases, the single would occasionally be “flipped” by radio DJs who found the B-side cut to be better for airplay than the intended A-side. One noteworthy example is the now-classic “I’ll Be Around”, the first of the Spinners’ Thom Bell-produced hits for Atlantic Records in the mid-1970s. Around the time 12″ releases became standard for pop records, this practice faded, because of the increase in marketing costs, the reliance on video to sell single releases, and the public’s expectation of quality packaging with photo or picture sleeves.
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Tracklist: 01.Barbra Streisand - Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) (Special Disco Version Stereo) (4:57) 02.Barbra Streisand - Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) (Special Disco Version Mono) (4:57) "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)" is a 1966 hit single written and produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland and released as a single by the Four Tops on the Motown label. Barbra Streisand recorded a cover of the song for her 1975 pop album Lazy Afternoon. The single would only make to the promo stage and did not chart. "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)" would also become Barbra's first ever 12" extended disco single.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Sorry (Disco Mix) (6:43) 02.Grace Jones - That's The Trouble (Disco Mix) (7:02) "Sorry" is the second single by American singer and actress Grace Jones, released in 1976 on the Orfeus label in France and Beam Junction in the U.S. The song was later included on Jones' debut album Portfolio, released in 1977 on Island Records, along with an alternate mix of the B-side "That's The Trouble". In certain territories the single was released as a double A-side single, giving both tracks A-side credit. Both tracks remain unreleased on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Dees And His Cast Of Idiots - Disco Duck (Disco Version) (6:20) "Disco Duck" is a satirical disco novelty song performed by Memphis disc jockey Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots. It became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for one week in October 1976 (and ranked #99 out of the 100 most popular songs of the year according to Billboard magazine). It also made the top 20 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, peaking at number 15. "Disco Duck" was initially released in the south by Estelle Axton's Fretone label but was later released by RSO Records for national and international distribution. ORIGIN AND STORYLINE: Written by Dees, "Disco Duck" was inspired by a 1960s novelty dance song called "The Duck", recorded by Jackie Lee in 1965. According to Dees, it took one day to write the song, but three months to convince anyone to perform it. Combining orchestral disco styles with a Donald Duck-esque voice as the main plot point, the story within "Disco Duck" centers around a man at a dance party who is overcome by the urge to get up and "get down" in a duck-like manner. When the music stops, he sits down, but when he decides to get up and dance again, he finds that everyone in the room is now doing his dance. THE VOICE OF THE DUCK: A misconception about "Disco Duck" is that the voice of the duck itself was provided by Clarence Nash, the original voice of Donald Duck in many Walt Disney cartoons, but on several occasions the Disney Company maintained that Nash never contributed to the song. The voice of the duck was performed by Ken Pruitt, an acquaintance of Dees, as stated on the label of the RSO release. For the live tour, the duck vocals were handled by Michael Chesney, another acquaintance of Dees. RESPONSE AND REPERCUSION: "Disco Duck" became a nationwide hit in the United States by September 1976. On the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, it peaked at number one on October 16, 1976, for one week, held the number-two spot for the following four weeks and remained in the Top 10 for a total of ten weeks. For all its success, "Disco Duck" was shunned by radio stations where Dees was living in Memphis, including WMPS-AM, the station Dees worked for at the time. Station management forbade Dees from playing the song on his own show and rival stations in the city refused to play it for fear of promoting the competition. When Dees talked about (but did not play) the song on his show one morning, his boss fired him citing conflict of interest. After a brief mandatory hiatus, Dees was hired by station WHBQ-AM, WMPS's primary competition in Memphis. By the time "Disco Duck" become a hit, Dees and his "Idiots" started making the rounds of the popular TV music shows to promote the song. On American Bandstand (and similar shows), Dees lip-synched to the recording, alone on stage with puppeteer Rickey Provow animating a duck puppet that he had made. Ironically, this appearance was never seen in the Memphis area due to then-ABC affiliate WHBQ-TV pre-empting Bandstand for wrestling at the time and for the aforementioned Memphis radio avoidance reasons. But when Dees appeared on The Midnight Special and a live tour up the East Coast he gathered together a band, backing singers and a commercial artist, Michael Chesney to perform the duck vocals and did everything live. "Disco Duck" even made an appearance in the film Saturday Night Fever, in a dance club scene in which a group of senior citizens were learning to dance disco-style. It was also featured in a deleted scene added back to the PG version. As it stands, Dees could have made an even more substantial amount of money from the song. According to Dees, his manager at the time made the unwise decision to deny use of the song on the film's soundtrack because of fears that it would compete with sales of Dees's own album. The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack has now currently sold 40 million copies worldwide, and is the second best-selling soundtrack of all time. Although "Disco Duck" hit #1 on the charts, Matthew Wilkening of AOL Radio ranked the song at #54 on his list of the 100 Worst Songs Ever, stating that "six million people bought this piece of duck droppings in 1976. Not one of them would admit to doing so today."
Tracklist: 01.Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch - Superman (Vocal) (5:10) 02.Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch - One Love (Vocal) (8:09) Celi Bee (born Celida Ines Camacho, New York) is an American disco musician. Bee is a New York born singer of Puerto Rican Parents. After being born in New York, initially relocated back to Puerto Rico with her parents. There she met Pepe Luis Soto in Puerto Rico in the 1960s and they began making music together. In 1977 Celi Bee signed a recording contract with TK Records, whilst Soto wrote a song called "Superman", which coincided with the release of the film of the of the same name. The song became a hit, reaching #3 on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Singles chart, #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #86 on the R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Heroes/Helden (English/German Version) (6:02) 02.David Bowie - Heroes/Héros (English/French Version) (6:04) ""Heroes"" is a song by English musician David Bowie, written by Bowie and Brian Eno. Produced by Bowie and Tony Visconti, it was recorded in July and August 1977, and released on 23 September 1977. A product of Bowie's "Berlin" period, the track was not a huge hit in the UK or US at the time, but has gone on to become one of Bowie's signature songs. In January 2016, following Bowie's death, the song reached a new peak of number 12 in the UK Singles Chart. ""Heroes"" has been cited as Bowie's second-most covered song after "Rebel Rebel". Bowie's performance of ""Heroes"" on June 6, 1987 at the German Reichstag in West Berlin was considered a catalyst to the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall, similar to that of Bruce Springsteen's concert at Radrennbahn Weissensee a year later. In Germany a 12" single was released which featured the song performed in English and German as well as English and French.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby (16:50) 02.Donna Summer - Try Me, I Know We Can Make It (17:55) "Love to Love You Baby" is a song by American singer Donna Summer from her second studio album Love to Love You Baby (1975). Produced by Pete Bellotte, and written by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, Summer, and Bellotte, the song was first released as a single in the Netherlands on June 1975 as "Love to Love You" and then released worldwide on November 1975 as "Love to Love You Baby". It became one of the first disco hits to be released in an extended form. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named it one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll, Summer's only selection on this list. Originally released in November 1975, the song became an international disco smash. In the U.S., it became Summer's first US Top 40 hit, spending two weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 7 & 14 1976 being held off the number one spot by Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and logged four weeks atop the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, as well number three on the Billboard Hot Black singles chart. In the UK, upon release in January 1976, the song reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart in spite of the BBC's initial refusal to promote it. They also refused to play it. As a result of the success of the song, Summer would be named "the first lady of love," which labeled her with a sexually oriented, fantasy image from which she would struggle to free herself. This U.S. 12" was released in a uni-pack styled gate-fold picture cover. The 12" was designed specifically for Valentine's Day 1977.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Winter Melody (Edit) (4:00) 02.Donna Summer - Spring Affair (Edit) (3:41) "Winter Melody” is a song by Donna Summer released as a single in late 1976 from her Four Seasons of Love album. It became a top 30 hit in the UK, where it peaked at #27. By this time Summer was making her name as the queen of disco music, though this song is a soul ballad. The song represented the “winter” phase of the concept album, and speaks of a woman struggling to come to terms with the fact that her relationship has ended. As with much of Summer’s material at that time (particularly with songs found on her concept albums), the song played for a considerable amount of time (over six minutes), however, the song was edited for its release as a single. "Winter Melody" peaked at #43 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. The flip side "Spring Affair" (which represents the "spring" phase of the concept album) tells of the beginning of a new relationship. "Spring Affair" is more than eight minutes long, though it was edited for release as a single. The song peaked at number 15 in Spain singles charts and number 3 in Spain Radio chart. "Spring Affair" peaked at #43 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - I Need A Man (Disco Mix) (7:34) 02.Grace Jones - I Need A Man (Instrumental) (4:54) "I Need a Man" was the debut single by singer and actress Grace Jones, originally recorded and released in France for the label Orfeus while Jones was still working as a fashion model. The track was later released in the U.S. on the minor disco label Beam Junction before Jones signed with Island Records, re-recorded the track and included it on her 1977 debut album Portfolio.
Tracklist: 01.Hot Blood - Terror On The Dance Floor (5:47) 02.Hot Blood - Soul Dracula (2:55) Hot Blood were a German disco production and brainchild of Stephan Klinkhammer also known as Boney M. The group also included Boney M's Marcia Bennett on vocals. The songs were recorded in Munich during the time of that city's heavy disco wave – and it features some pretty nice keyboard work, set to strings by the Munich Philharmonic. Set to a Dracula theme the songs are more about seduction than anything else, giving the record a slinky sexy Euro 70s groove – and in most cases, the vocals are nothing more than a chorus repetition of the title. In 1977 the group released their only album titled "Disco Dracula" the album spawned the single's "Soul Dracula" and "Terror On The Dance Floor" which were sizeable hits in some European countries. Full of camp this a fun single worthy of a listen.
Tracklist: 01.Jeff Lynne - Doin' That Crazy Thing (3:26) 02.Jeff Lynne - Goin' Down To Rio (3:48) In 1977, Jeff Lynne released his first solo single, the disco-flavoured "Doin' That Crazy Thing" backed with "Goin' Down to Rio". The song was intended to start a bew dance craze that Lynn had thought up while taking a short break from being Electric Light Orchestra's frontman. The 12" single's sleeve came with instruction how to do the "Crazy Thing". Despite ELO's high profile at that time, it received little airplay and failed to chart. This single would mark the first time that Lynne's named appeard on a release by itself.
Tracklist: 01.Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart (Disco Version) (6:28) "Thunder in My Heart" is a song by English-Australian singer Leo Sayer, from his fifth studio album Thunder in My Heart (1977). The song was written by Sayer and Tom Snow, while produced by Richard Perry. It was released through Warner and Chrysalis Records in 1977, as the first single from the album. The disco song consists of a bassline and strings. "Thunder in My Heart" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the production. It peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the US a special double A sided 12″ Promo was released containing the “Disco Version” of “Thunder In My Heart”. This version is repeated on both sides of the single and is exclusive to the US only 12″.
Tracklist: 01.Meco - Music Inspired By Star Wars (7:34) In memory of Carrie Fisher 1956-2016 “ Music Inspired By Star Wars” is a disco single recorded by Meco, taken from the album Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk. This version is an edit of the nearly sixteen minute album version. The track was further edited for 7" release and titled "Star Wars/Cantina Band" which went on to become a #1 pop single in the U.S. and top ten in the U.K..
Tracklist: 01.Peter Brown - Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me (7:56) 02.Peter Brown - Burning Love Breakdown (5:23) "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me" is the debut single by American artist, songwriter and record producer Peter Brown. The single was released in 1977 on TK Records. In the UK the single peaked at #43 while in the US it performed much better peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 Billboard R&B and #9 Billboard Disco. Late in 1977, TK Records announced that sales of the 12” version of "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me" had reached the million dollar mark making it the first gold 12” single in history.
Tracklist: 01.The Catch - Borderline (2:44) 02.The Catch - Black Blood (3:29) "Borderline" is the only single from The Catch released in 1977. "Borderline" was the first ever published recording by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. The Catch was a trio with Pete Combes, later they would form the band The Tourists. After the trio split Dave and Annie would go on to form Eurythmics.
Tracklist: 01.The Kinks - Father Christmas (3:41) 02.The Kinks - Prince Of The Punks (3:19) "Father Christmas" is a 1977 single by English group The Kinks. It tells of a department store Father Christmas who is beaten up by a gang of poor kids who tell him to give them money instead of toys, as toys are impractical; and asks that the toys be given "to the little rich boys." At one point, a child asks the narrator to give his/her father a job for Christmas. The song failed to have any chart success in the UK or US.
Tracklist: 01.Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood (Long Disco) (6:02) 02.Amii Stewart - When You Are Beautiful (3:56) "Knock on Wood" is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Eddie Floyd. In 1978 Amii Stewart recorded a disco version of the song, which reached #1 in the U.S. charts in April 1979, as well as charting on the soul singles and disco charts, becoming the best-known version of the song. the song was co-produced by Simon May. It also reached the Top 10 twice in the UK, first in 1979 (#6) and a remixed version reached #7 in 1985.The song remains one of the best known Disco Anthems. "When You Are Beautiful" is a non-lp track and appears only as a b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing (Special Disco Version) (6:07) 02.David Shire - Manhattan Skyline (Instrumental) (4:43) "Shadow Dancing" is a disco song performed by English singer Andy Gibb that reached number one for seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978. Albhy Galuten (who also produced this song) arranged the song with Barry Gibb. In July that year, Gibb performed "Shadow Dancing" at the Jai-Alai Fronton Studios in Miami, when Barry, Robin and Maurice unexpectedly joined him on stage, and sang this song with him, and it was the first time, on which all four brothers performed together in concert. According to Billboard's Book Of Number One Hits, Gibb became the first solo artist in the history of the U.S. pop charts to have his first three singles hit the number-one spot. Additionally, "Shadow Dancing" was listed by Billboard as being the number one single of 1978. In addition the song peaked at number eleven on the soul chart and sold 2.5 million copies in the United States alone. The song was written by Andy and his brothers (Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb) in Los Angeles, while the trio of brothers were working on the film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. "And one night," Andy would recall, "while we were relaxing, we sat down and we had to start getting tracks together for the album" (also titled Shadow Dancing, which would eventually hit #7 on the U.S. album charts). "So we literally sat down and in ten minutes, we had a group going, (singing) the chorus part. As it says underneath the song, we all wrote it, the four of us." While Andy Gibb would have three more Top 10 hits in the U.S., this would be his final chart-topping hit in America. On March 5, 1988, Andy Gibb celebrated his 30th birthday in London, while working on a new album. Soon after, he entered John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford complaining of chest pains and died five days after his birthday, on March 10, 1988, as a result of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle caused by a recent viral infection which was exacerbated by his years of cocaine abuse. The b-side of this 12" is performed by David Shire an American songwriter and the composer of stage musicals, film and television scores. "Manhattan Skyline" is an instrumental taken from the film and soundtrack Saturday Night Fever.
Tracklist: 01.Barry Manilow - Copacabana (At The Copa) (Disco Version) (5:44) "Copacabana" is a 1978 song, sung by Barry Manilow and written by Jack Feldman, Barry Manilow, and Bruce Sussman. It is also known as "Copacabana (At the Copa)". It debuted on Billboard magazine's Top 40 chart on July 7, 1978, and peaked at #8. It peaked at #42 in the UK the same year. A remixed version of the song peaked at #22 in 1993. The record earned for Manilow his first (and only, to date) Grammy Award in February 1979 and his first gold single for a song he composed. The song's title refers to the famous New York City night club, the Copacabana, and tells the story of Lola, a showgirl, and her lover Tony, a bartender at the club who is murdered by Rico, a Mafia lord who took an interest in Lola. The recording was used as incidental music in the 1978 movie Foul Play, which starred Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn, and has been featured in over a dozen other films. The single version clocks in at 4:08, the Extended Disco version is titled "Copacabana (At the Copa) (Disco Version)" and is 5:46. As opposed to a commercial 12" single, the extended version was on the B-side of the 45 and can also be found on Manilow's first Greatest Hits double album. Manilow released a Spanish version shortly after the English version. Available as a 12" disco single, "Copacabana (En el Copa)" didn't chart on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, but was used by dance club disc jockeys. In 1985, Manilow and his collaborators Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman expanded the song into a full length, made-for-television musical, also called Copacabana, writing many additional songs and expanding the plot suggested by the song. This film version was then further expanded by Manilow, Feldman, and Sussman into a full-length, two-act stage musical that ran at the Prince of Wales Theatre on London's West End for two years prior to a lengthy tour of the UK. An American production was later mounted that toured the US for over a year. Over 200 productions of the show have since been mounted worldwide. This one sided US 12" promo contains the original full length 1978 "Disco Version".
Tracklist: 01.Carly Simon - Tranquillo (Melt My Heart) (Disco Mix) (5:11) "Tranquillo (Melt My Heart)" is a 1978 disco song by Carly Simon from the album Boys In Trees. Released only as a single sided 12" promo this is the rare extended version of the magnificent "Tranquillo (MeltMy Heart)". Produced by the acclaimed Arif Mardin, who also worked with such luminaries as Aretha Franklin, Esther Philips and Donny Hathway, this 1978 classic rides soulful disco-tinged waves of blissful strings, heady horns and cosmic guitars with a rich orchestral feel. The song also features backing vocals by Cissy Houston and James Taylor.
Tracklist: 01.Charo - (Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Special Extended Version) (5:40) 02.Charo - (Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Special Extended Version) (5:38) (Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus? (Spanish for Mommy Where is Santa Claus?) is a novelty Christmas song. Originally recorded by twelve year old, Augie Rios who had a hit with the song in 1958 which featured the Mark Jeffrey Orchestra. In 1978 Spanish American actress, comedian and singer Charo recorded a Disco version of the song for the Salsoul label as a one-off Christmas single. Released only in the US the 12" features muy caliente mixes by Tom Moulton. Charo is best known for her flamboyant stage presence, her provocative outfits, and her trademark phrase ("cuchi-cuchi").
Tracklist: 01.Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real (5:07) 02.Cheryl Lynn - Star Love (7:24) The Harlem drag ball scene — described by the social activist and writer Langston Hughes as “the strangest and gaudiest of all Harlem’s spectacles in the 1920s” — fragmented along racial lines in the early 1960s when Black queens became tired of having to “whiten up” if they wanted to have a chance of winning any in-house beauty contest. By the early 1970s, Black drag houses started to multiply and soon outstripped their white counterparts in terms of glamour, style and popularity. As contests expanded, categories multiplied and competition intensified, with prizes awarded to entrants whose drag was the most believable, the most real. Released in 1978, Cheryl Lynn’s feisty, upbeat disco track “Got to Be Real” became an instant ballroom classic. In 2020 The Bew York Times named "Got To Be Real" one of the 15 Songs That Shook New York’s Queer Dance Floors in the 1970s and ’80s. "Got to Be Real" is the debut single by American singer Cheryl Lynn. Written by Lynn, David Paich and David Foster, and produced by Paich and Marty Paich, the song was recorded for Lynn's 1978 self-titled debut studio album. Columbia Records released the song as the album's lead single in August 1978. For the recording, David Shields played bass, David Paich played keyboards, James Gadson played drums and Ray Parker Jr. was the session guitarist. In the United States, "Got to Be Real" peaked at position number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Soul Singles chart in early 1979. Along with the album cuts "Star Love" and "You Saved My Day", "Got to Be Real" peaked at number 11 on the National Disco Action Top 40 chart. In the United Kingdom, "Got to Be Real" did not chart upon its original release – it was used for a TV advertising campaign for Marks & Spencer in 2010 and it entered the main charts for the first time at position number 78 for the week ending April 4, the next week peaking at number 70. "Star love" was released as the second single fron Lynn's self-titled debut album reaching a peak position of number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 16 on the R&B chart in the spring of 1979.
Tracklist: 01.David Naughton - Makin' It (Special Disco Version) (7:29) "Makin' It" is a 1979 pop song performed by David Naughton, his first and, to date, only musical release. It was the theme song for the television show of the same name, in which Naughton starred. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, the team also responsible for Gloria Gaynor's #1 hit "I Will Survive" and Peaches and Herb's #5 hit "Shake Your Groove Thing" and #1 hit "Reunited". It appeared in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 16 weeks, and in the top 10 for five weeks. It debuted at #89 on March 31, peaking at #5 for two weeks, July 21 and July 28. On Billboard’s Disco Action Top 40 Chart, the song peaked at number 11 in its March 10, 1979 issue during its 17-week run. The song also appeared on the soundtrack of the 1979 film Meatballs. It was also featured in the 1999 film Detroit Rock City as well as episodes of the television series Cold Case and Fame. It appears in a 2017 TV commercial for Subway, promoting an Autumn Carved Turkey sandwich. Early pressings of this record stated that it was from the TV series of the same name. Later pressings stated it was from the film Meatballs starring Bill Murray.
Tracklist: 01.Diana Ross, Michael Jackson - Ease On Down The Road (Full Length US Version) (6:04) 02.The Wiz - Poppy Girls (3:26) “Ease on Down the Road” is a song from the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz, performed in the original production by Stephanie Mills and Hinton Battle. It was also released in 1978 as a duet between Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. The 1978 duet was released as the theme song of the film adaptation of The Wiz (itself an adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), and produced by Quincy Jones. The Charlie Smalls–composed tune was an R&B re-interpretation of both “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard” from the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz. In the song, Dorothy (portrayed in the film by Ross) and the Scarecrow (played by Jackson) dance their way down the Yellow Brick Road and give each other words of encouragement. “Ease on Down the Road” is performed four times in The Wiz film: once by Dorothy and the Scarecrow, once by the two of them and the Tin Man (played in the movie by Nipsey Russell), by the three of them and the Cowardly Lion (played by Ted Ross), and finally during the end credits. In the album version, Jackson and Ross sing by themselves. The recording was one of Jackson’s first collaborations with Quincy Jones, who became his main producer during the late 1970s and 1980s. In 1980, Jackson was a guest on Kraft Salutes Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary and, along with Disney characters (Mickey Mouse, The Seven Dwarves, Donald Duck, Pinocchio, Minnie Mouse, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Pluto, Winnie the Pooh, The Three Little Pigs and Goofy), performed the song in a medley with the Disney signature song, “When You Wish Upon a Star”. It also earned Jackson his first Grammy Award nomination with Ross (previous two with his family group, The Jacksons) in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1979. Released as a single by MCA Records in late summer 1978, the song missed the U.S. Top 40 by one position, peaking at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached #17 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart the same year.
Tracklist: 01.Dolly Parton - Baby I’m Burnin’ (Disco Mix) (4:32) 02.Dolly Parton - I Wanna Fall In Love (Disco Mix) (5:17) "Dance With Dolly" is a 1978 12" single by country music legend Dolly Parton released on hot pink vinyl by RCA Records. The 12" features two disco mixes of tracks from Dolly's twentieth solo studio album Heartbreaker. The release was Parton's first ever 12" single, and Disco hit. "Baby I'm Burnin'" was written by Parton who also produced the track with Gary Klein and Charles Koppelman who served as executive producer. The song was first released on Parton's twentieth solo studio album Heartbreaker in July 1978. "Baby I'm Burnin'" was released as the first single from the album on November 6, 1978 by RCA Victor. Billboard reviewed the single and called it "a high-energy change of pace for Parton." The review went on to say Parton's vocals "punch against the cooking groove of a track" which is "highlighted by horns and syn drums."[1] Billboard reviewed the single again the following week, this time calling the song "a fiery rocker" and said that it had "a disco edge at times." They added that "Parton's crispy, high pitched vocals add to the rockish feel. "Baby I'm Burnin'" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 48 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and number 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The disco remix peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart her first ever entry on that chart. The 12" single was backed with the album track "I Wanna Fall In Love" extending the two minute track to a sweltering five minute Disco anthem.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - With Your Love (7:35) Produced by Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte and recorded by Donna Summer "With Your Love" is a 1978 disco song taken from the film"Thank God It's Friday". The song originally appeared on the soundtrack album but was edited to 4:00. "With Your Love" also appeared on the Donna Summer compilation "The Dance Collection". The vinyl release included the full 7:35 version however the CD release edited the track to 6:06. Released by Casablanca Records this one sided limited edition promo-onyl 12" contains the full length 7:35 version of the song. The single is housed in a custom promo die-cut movie sleeve. To my knowledge the full version has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Giorgio Moroder - Chase (13:06) "Chase" is an electronic instrumental by Italian synth-pioneer Giorgio Moroder from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and film Midnight Express (1978). In January 1979 "Chase" peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although originally branded as disco, the song is considered to be, along with Donna Summer's "I Feel Love", a pioneer of the HI-NRG genre that came to prominence in the early 1980s. For the 12" single the song was extended to an epic thirteen minutes and reached #31 on the US Dance Charts.The music was arranged by Giorgio Moroder with Harold Faltermeyer. This 12" is a special one-sided single.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Do Or Die (6:15) 02.Grace Jones - Comme Un Oiseau Qui S'Envole (4:30) "Do or Die" - a single by Grace Jones, released in 1978, promoting her album Fame. "Do or Die" was the first and in most parts of the world the only single release from Jones' Fame, her second disco album. On Fame it made up the first part of the A-side non-stop medley "Do or Die"/"Pride"/"Fame". The 7" single featured a heavily edited version (3:22) with the French-language non-album track "Comme un oiseau qui s'envole" as the B-side, included as a bonus track on the Canadian edition of the Fame album. The 12" single featured a slightly shorter mix of the album version with a cold end, and the B-side an extended mix of "Comme un oiseau qui s'envole". "Do or Die" reached #3 on the U.S. Billboard dance chart, but failed to make a chart impact anywhere else. In 1985 the 7" edit of "Do or Die" was included as one of three disco tracks on the career retrospective Island Life, the other being the album versions of "I Need a Man" and "La Vie en rose" (1977). A music video was shot as a part of an Italian TV show Stryx, for which Jones made several more clips. It uses the Stryx studio set and sees Jones dancing with a surreal scenography in the background. Eartha Kitt recorded a cover of the song for her 1989 album I'm Still Here.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Fame (Edit) (4:51) 02.Grace Jones - Am I Ever Gonna Fall In Love In NYC (5:28) "Fame" is a song by Jamaican singer-songwriter Grace Jones from her second studio album of the same name (1978). It was released in 1978, by Island Records as the album's second single. Produced by Tom Moulton, "Fame" was originally part of a 20 minute medley on the "Fame" LP. On this 12" promo "Fame" is presented in it's edited form. The song was not a hit on the pop charts but was huge in the dance clubs reaching the #3 position.
Tracklist: 01.Hallelujah 2000 - Hallelujah 2000 (Vocal) (14:32) 02.Hallelujah 2000 - Hallelujah 2000 (Instrumental) (14:32) Released in 1978 by Casablanca records. Halleljuah 2000 was a one off single produced by Joe Long and Bobby Adcock. Recorded by a choir of Casablanca Recording artists with vocals by Pat Hodges of the soul/R&B group Hodges, James, and Smith who recorded for London Records. Also of note is the banjo soloist, one of the guys that performed "Dueling Banjo's" for the movie Deliverance. Orchestral parts are performed by the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Mixed at Sigma Sound NYC. Halleljuah 2000 is an epic 14 minute disco version of Handel's wonderful composition with a disco beat. Beautiful chorus and orchestration. Enjoy!
Tracklist: 01.Judy Cheeks - Mellow Lovin' (Disco Mix) (7:35) Judy Cheeks is a female dance music singer born in Miami, Florida in 1954 and is the daughter of gospel singer and preacher Rev. Julius Cheeks. In 1978 she hit #10 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart with her first disco single "Mellow Lovin',". The single also peaked at #65 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Mellow Lovin'," was produced by Anthony Monn (best known for his work with gay icon Amanda Lear) in Giorgio Moroder's Musicland Studios in Munich. Cheeks also appears as a backing vocalist on Lear's 1979 album Never Trust A Pretty Face and on Boney M.'s Ten Thousand Lightyears and Kalimba de Luna - 16 Happy Songs as a member of vocal trio La Mama. In 1986, she worked as a studio musician (providing backing vocals) on Alphaville's album Afternoons in Utopia. Judy Cheeks had a career resurgence in the 1990s, when she re-emerged with a string of dance chart hits, including two #1s in 1995, "Respect" and "As Long As You're Good To Me", as well as "Reach", which appeared on the Summer Hitmix '94 CD released by ZYX Records. This US 12" promo includes the Tom Moulton Disco Mix which is exclusive to this release. This version is longer than what appeared on the commercial releases. The same mix appears on both sides of the single.
Tracklist: 01.Karen Young - Hot Shot (Vocal) (8:37) 02.Karen Young - Hot Shot (Instrumental) (8:21) Hot Shot was the name of a popular disco single recorded by American singer Karen Young. The single, which is also the name of her 1978 album, reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart the week of August 5, 1978 and spent two weeks there. The track also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it only got as far as number 67 that same year. Although this single would make Young a one-hit wonder, "Hot Shot" is still considered by many as a club classic and an Old School radio staple to this day. "Hot Shot" was also featured in the 1990 movie "Reversal of Fortune" and was later used as a sample in Daft Punk's song "Indo Silver Club" on their 1996 album Homework. n 2007, nearly 30 years after the original charted and 16 years after Young's death (in 1991), MaxRoxx Music released "Hot Shot: The Karen Young Reheat," which is an updated version of "Hot Shot," this time with new mixes using the original's vocals. This version, which charted as "Hot Shot 2007," also reached the Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it peaked at number 7 in March 2008. Also, in 1999, Blondie recorded a cover of the song and included it on the Japanese edition of their album No Exit and "No Exit" single. Karen Young died of a bleeding ulcer in January 1991, at age 39.
Tracklist: 01.Leif Garrett - I Was Made For Dancin' (Vocal) (6:52) 02.Leif Garrett - I Was Made For Dancin' (Instrumental) (6:25) Leif Garrett (born Leif Per Nervik; November 8, 1961) is an American singer, actor and television personality. He became famous in the late 1970s as a child pop star and teen idol. In mid-1978 he signed with Scotti Brothers Records and recorded his second album, Feel the Need. Its first single, "I Was Made For Dancin'", reached #10 on the US Hot 100 and #4 on the British chart in early-1979. It became his greatest hit in both the US and the UK.
Tracklist: 01.Linda Clifford - If My Friends Could See Me Now (10:12) 02.Linda Clifford - Gypsy Lady (9:58) Linda Clifford (born June 14, 1948, New York) is an American R&B, disco and house music singer and actress, who scored hits from the 1970s to the 1980s, most notably "If My Friends Could See Me Now", "Bridge over Troubled Water", "Runaway Love" and "Red Light". "If My Friends Could See Me Now", with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, is a number from the 1966 Broadway musical Sweet Charity. In the musical, the character of Charity, played in original New York cast by Gwen Verdon, reflects on her charmed life as she spends time with Vittorio. In the 1969 film adaptation of Sweet Charity, "If My Friends Could See Me Now" is performed by Shirley MacLaine. In 1978 Linda Clifford released an album entitled If My Friends Could See Me Now featuring a disco version of the Sweet Charity number of that name. Clifford – who had been an extra in the filmation of Sweet Charity – originally responded negatively to the suggestion – made by a secretary at Curtom Records – that she record a dance version of "If My Friends Could See Me Now" "because I thought it would be sacrilegious. I've always been a theatre buff, so this [would be] a no-no....Then they recorded [the backing track] anyway and brought it to me, and I said, 'Ooh, I like that.' Once I heard the music I was like, 'It’s different but it’s the same.'" Clifford would recall how subsequent to her success with "If My Friends Could See Me Now" Cy Coleman would "[call] in to a radio station that I was being interviewed on and thanked me over the air for doing his song and bringing it to the masses." "If My Friends Could See Me Now" in tandem with two other album tracks: "Gypsy Lady" and "Runaway Love", hit #1 on the Billboard disco chart dated April 29, 1978 remaining at #1 for a total of five weeks. Released as a 7" single in August 1978 – "Runaway Love" having been the lead 7" single from the If My Friends... album - "If My Friends Could See Me Now" reached #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 with an R&B chart peak of #68. In the UK "If My Friends Could See Me Now" was issued as the A-side of a 7" single - with "Runaway Love" as the B-side - in May 1978 failing to become a major UK hit with a peak of #50 on the UK chart dated June 24, 1978.
Tracklist: 01.Meco - The Wizard Of Oz (Special Disco Version) (17:51) I thought this 12" would be a fitting Disco Friday release since to the feature film "Oz The Great And Powerful" opens in theaters in the US. The film stars James Franco as Oz The Great And Powerful and is a prequel to the 1939 classic "The Wizard Of Oz". Meco (real name Domenico Monardo; born November 29, 1939) is an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of a band or production team based around him. Meco is best known for his 1977 space disco version of the Star Wars theme from his album Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk; both the single and album were certified platinum in the U.S. In early 1978 came Meco's third album , and this time it was the music from The Wizard Of Oz which got transformed into a disco album by the same name, as Meco described: "It is my best work bar none." From this album came the hit single "Themes from The Wizard of Oz". On October 2, 1978 the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #35, after spending three weeks on the chart. This special one sided Disco 12" is pressed on translucent yellow vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - You Can't Win (Part 1) (7:16) 02.Michael Jackson - You Can't Win (Part 2) (3:00) "You Can't Win" is an R&B, pop and soul song performed by American recording artist Michael Jackson, who played Scarecrow in the 1978 musical film The Wiz, an urbanized retelling of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The movie featured an entirely African American cast and was based on the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz. After the original soundtrack version was recorded, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones went back into the studio and re-recorded the track. It was the re-recording that was released in January 1979 as the second single from The Wiz: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, following the release of "Ease On Down the Road" in 1978, and was Michael's first solo chart single on Epic Records. The 7" version included "You Can't Win, parts 1 & 2". The full length version was released on 12". The single only charted in the United States, where it reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 42 on the R&B singles chart. Since its release, the song has been well received by music critics. The song has been performed by contemporary singers such as Jill Scott and Charles Grigsby. In 1982, part 2 of the song, in which Michael Jackson repeatedly sings "Can't Get Outta The Game", was dusted off, given a couple of vocal overdubs, was renamed "Can't Get Outta The Rain" and became the B-side of the first single of his landmark album Thriller: "The Girl Is Mine".
Tracklist: 01.Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love (Disco Stereo Mix) (4:20) 02.Nicolette Larson - You Send Me (3:56) "Lotta Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Neil Young and released on his 1978 Comes a Time album. "Lotta Love" was also covered by American singer Nicolette Larson in 1978. Larson's version reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 8 on the Cash Box Top 100 in February 1979. It also hit No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart and was a hit in Australia (No. 11) and New Zealand (No. 22). "Lotta Love" served as lead single for Larson's Ted Templeman-produced Nicolette album. Due to a delay in release, Comes a Time was released on the same day — in October, 1978 — as Nicolette. The release of a single from the Nicolette album was held off until October 31 when it was clear Young's version would not have a single release as an A-side (although Young's "Lotta Love" was released as the B-side of a non-charting "Comes a Time" single). Much as extended dance versions of hits by the Doobie Brothers — who Templeman also produced — were released, a promotional 12" single of Larson's "Lotta Love" was issued, with Jim Burgess performing remixing duties: this disco version differentiated from the album track and 7" single in its pure "four on the floor" disco drum track (replacing the radio version's "pop heartbeat" drum rhythm) and a sax solo on the bridge, replacing the 7" single's bridge flute solo which was shifted to an extended intro. The track did not heavily impact the club scene. Its meager length for a 12" single — at 4:20 barely a minute longer than the 7" — a likely deterrent. The B-side of the 7" single was "Angels Rejoiced" featuring a harmony vocal by Herb Pedersen while on its 12" single "Lotta Love" was backed by Larson's rendition of "You Send Me".
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love (3:29) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Borrowed Time (3:36) "A Little More Love" is the lead single by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John from her 1978 album Totally Hot. It was a worldwide Top 10 hit single, peaking at #4 in the UK and #3 in the US. In Canada, it spent three weeks at #2 during February and March 1979, and was the seventh biggest Canadian hit of that year. In the US, Billboard magazine ranked "A Little More Love" as the 17th most popular song of 1979, and Cash Box ranked it as 23rd for the year, where it had peaked at #4. The single demonstrated a more aggressive and uptempo sound for Newton-John moving her away from her country singles and further into the pop stratosphere. The b-side "Borrowed Time" was one of two tracks from the "Totally Hot" LP written by Newton-John.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Deeper Than The Night (Extended Version) (4:55) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Please Don't Keep Me Waiting (5:50) "Deeper Than The Night" was second single released from English-born Australian pop singer Olivia Newton-John's ninth US and tenth international studio album. Released in November 1978. "Deeper Than The Night" did well on the US charts peaking at at #11 Pop, #4 AC and #87 Country. Internationally "Deeper Than The Night" peaked at #64 UK, #18 Canada and #7 in Australia in April 1979. The single was released on several formats including a 7" picture disc as well as a 12" Disco single released in Europe extending the track to 4:55. The b-side is the epic album track "Please Don't Keep Me Waiting".
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Juvet - I Love America (Disco Mix) (13:55) 02.Patrick Juvet - I Love America (Edit) (3:48) "I Love America" is 1978 disco hit by Swiss-born performer Patrick Juvet and produced by Jacques Morali. the track peaked at #5 on the disco chart in the United States and #12 in the UK. The song was taken from Juvet's album "Got A Feeling", it was also included in the compilation album, A Night at Studio 54, in 1979. This special one sided US 12" promo was pressed on translucent blue vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Raindolls - Disco Santa Claus (6:50) 02.Raindolls - Santa's Theme (6:37) Disco Friday! Season's Greetings, this year you’ll be hanging the Christmas stockings with cheer, as boogie fever fills the air! "Disco Santa Claus" is a one-off Disco single by studio group Raindolls. Produced and arranged by Eric Matthew one of the co-founders of the Disco group Gary's Gang the song also includes drums by Gary's Gang drummer Gary Turner. "Diso Santa Claus" was produced by Profile records founder Cory Robbins. The b-side "Santa's Theme" is an instrumental of "Disco santa Claus".
Tracklist: 01.Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? (Special Disco Mix) (6:29) 02.Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? (Music For Unicef Live Version) (6:12) "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" is a song co-written and recorded by Rod Stewart. It was written with Carmine Appice, and produced by Tom Dowd. The song spent one week at the top of the British charts in December 1978 and four weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, starting 10 February 1979. It also topped the charts in Australia for two weeks. Royalties from the song were donated to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Stewart performed the song at the Music for UNICEF Concert at the United Nations General Assembly in January 1979. Carmine Appice, who played drums on this song told Songfacts: "This was a story of a guy meeting a chick in a club. At that time, that was a cool saying. If you listen to the lyrics, 'She sits alone, waiting for suggestions, he's so nervous...' it's the feelings of what was going on in a dance club. The guy sees a chick he digs, she's nervous and he's nervous and she's alone and doesn't know what's going on, then they end up at his place having sex, and then she's gone." The song was criticized by many in the rock press as a betrayal of Stewart's blues-oriented rock roots due to its disco-like arrangement, but Stewart and others were quick to point out that other widely respected artists, such as Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones, had also released disco-flavoured songs. It was also alleged that Stewart created the song through partial musical plagiarism. A copyright infringement lawsuit by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben Jor claimed the song had been derived from his song "Taj Mahal." The case was "settled amicably" according to Ben. Stewart admits "unconscious plagiarism" of the Ben Jor tune in his 2012 autobiography.
Tracklist: 01.Sarah Dash - Sinner Man (6:28) 02.Sarah Dash - Look But Don't Touch (3:05) Sarah Dash (born August 18, 1945) is a singer and actress. Her first notable appearance on the music scene was as a member of Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles. Dash has had a full career, moving from singer, to songwriter, session musician, sideman for famous bands that include LaBelle, The Rolling Stones, and Keith Richards. In 1978, Dash released her self-titled debut album, which included the top-ten disco hit, "Sinner Man". "Sinner Man" debuted on the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco chart on November 11, 1978. The single spent 13 weeks on the chart peaking at #9.
Tracklist: 01.Teri DeSario - The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of (6:40) 02.Teri DeSario - Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You (6:32) Teri DeSario (born November 27, 1951) is a singer/songwriter from Miami, Florida. DeSario worked within several music genres out of high school. She was vocalist, played recorder and harp from 1970 - 1977 with a Medieval and Renaissance music group, the Early Music Consort, headed by scholar and Pro Musica member Arnold Grayson. She began her popular career as a singer/songwriter in the folk genre and later expanded her love of folk music with her passion for jazz. After marrying horn player, arranger, and composer Bill Purse, they founded a pop-folk-jazz collaborative called Abacus. One night a long-haired man walked into the club where she was performing, claiming to be the producer of the Bee Gees; it turned out he actually was. Barry Gibb heard her demo of original music and was so inspired by DeSario's vocals that he wrote a song for her called "Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You" and helped her obtain a recording contract. "Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From You" from 1978 was Teri DeSario's first hit single, written and produced by the Bee Gees' lead vocalist/songwriter Barry Gibb, from her first album Pleasure Train, also released in 1978. Gibb also sang backing vocals on the track. The second single from the album "The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of" peaked at #41 on the US dance chart. Even though the first single from her debut, Pleasure Train, made #43 on the U.S. pop charts, she hadn't really enjoyed the recording experience and wanted a new direction. It was then that she bumped into an old school mate she had as a teen, Harry Wayne Casey (KC) of KC and the Sunshine Band. In 1980 De Sario recorded a duet with KC a cover of Barbra Mason's "Yes I'm Ready" which became a #2pop hit in the US. This single sided 12" promo contains both tracks on the same side.A1
Tracklist: 01.The B-52's - Rock Lobster (4:38) 02.The B-52's - 52 Girls (3:23) "Rock Lobster" is a song written by Fred Schneider and Ricky Wilson, two members of The B-52's. It was produced in two versions, one by DB Records released in 1978, and a longer version, which was part of the band's 1979 self-titled debut album, released by Warner Bros. The song became one of their signature tunes and it helped launch the band's success. "Rock Lobster" was the band's first single to appear on Billboard Hot 100, where it reached No. 56. A major hit in Canada, the single went all the way to No. 1 in the RPM national singles chart. Its follow-up was "Private Idaho," in October 1980, which reached No. 74 in the US. It was well received by critics and was placed at No. 147 on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
Tracklist: 01.The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes (Disco Mix) (5:25) 02.The Doobie Brothers - Don't Stop To Watch The Wheels (3:28) "What a Fool Believes" is a song written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best known version was recorded by The Doobie Brothers for their 1978 album Minute by Minute (with McDonald singing lead vocals and Michael Jackson backing voice). The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 14, 1979, remaining in that position for one week. The song received Grammy Awards in 1980 for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. "What a Fool Believes" was one of the few non-disco No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 during 1979. The song lyrics tell a story of a man who is reunited with a former lover and attempts to rekindle the relationship with her, only to realize she never really loved him and shows no interest in continuing an affair with him. Michael Jackson claimed to have contributed at least one backing track to the original Doobie Brothers recording, but was not credited for having done so.
Tracklist: 01.The Three Degrees - The Runner (Long Version) (8:13) 02.The Three Degrees - The Runner (Short Version) (3:43) 'The Runner" is a 1978 Disco single by American female vocal group, formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Three Degrees. In 1978, The Three Degrees signed to Ariola Records in Europe and the US and began working with Giorgio Moroder, who had become famous as a disco producer following his work with Donna Summer. "the Runner" was the third single taken from the album New Dimensions the single peaked at #10 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Village People - I Am What I Am (5:28) 02.Village People - Macho Man (5:00) "I Am What I Am" is a song written by Victor Willis, Henri Belolo, Peter Whitehead and Jacques Morali that was first released by the Village People on their 1978 album Macho Man. It was also released as a single with "Key West," also from Macho man, as the b-side in some countries including Germany and the UK. It did not chart in those countries, but it reached #4 on the Billboard Dance Chart in a medley with "Key West" and "Macho Man." It has since been released on several Village People greatest hits compilation albums. It was also included on the soundtrack for the 1978 film Thank God It's Friday. Rolling Stone critic Mitchell Schneider described "I Am What I Am" as a "human-rights anthem." Village People singer Randy Jones describes the song as "a gay liberation statement, aimed directly at gays and lesbians who were standing up without apology for their lifestyle" and as the group's "first gay liberation song." He says that the theme of the song is the virtue of being yourself, and not just if you're gay or transgender but even just if you want to dress in an unusual manner, as long as you don't hurt anyone else. Author Michael DeAngelis describes the theme as being "pride and faithfulness to the individual and authentic self." DeAngelis notes that this theme had particular resonance at the time, when the gay community was in the process of "coming out" and a general cultural obsession was finding healthy ways to feel good about oneself. Author Frédéric Martel identifies "I Am What I Am" as one of five Village People songs that were touchstones to the gay movement in France when they came out ("San Francisco (You've Got Me)," "Macho Man," "Y.M.C.A." and "In the Navy" being the others). Author Judith A. Peraino described "I Am What I Am" as a "hit single" while Boze Hadleigh described it as a "pre-hit." Author Sharon Davis claimed that lyrics are "so camp they have to held down with tent pegs." But Billboard described it as "provocative," describing it as a "gay pride anthem with its activist lyrics and basic theme." Billboard also praised the rhythm and percussion and horn arrangements. Allmusic critic Amy Hanson described it as "a well-constructed slab of groove," despite lacking subtlety. Rolling Stone critic Mitchell Schneider regarded "I Am What I Am" as the best song on Macho Man stating that Willis' voice is "full of anger and delight" on the song and concluding that "because the song seems so committed, it makes the rest of the material sound downright pointless." The song's title was later reused by Jerry Herman for a 1983 hit song performed by Gloria Gaynor, which also had gay pride as a theme. Reebok later used the title phrase for a successful sneaker advertising campaign.
Tracklist: 01.ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (Long Version) (4:48) 02.ABBA - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (Short Version) (3:39) "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)", (working title "Been and Gone and Done It"), is a song by Swedish band ABBA. It was recorded and released in 1979. It appears on ABBA's Greatest Hits Vol. 2. "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" was written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with the lead vocal sung by Agnetha Fältskog. Agnetha, as the narrator, weaves the image of a lonely young woman who longs for a romantic relationship and views her loneliness as a forbidding darkness of night, even drawing parallels to how the happy endings of movie stars are so different from her own existence. The song was recorded at Polar Music Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, in August 1979, and was ready for release in October of that year, in conjunction with the group's tour of North America and Europe. The single version of this song, which was released in its full length of 4:48 everywhere else in the world, was released in the United States and Canada in an edited format, being just 3:39 in length. This was done by removing the first half of the opening instrumental, the first four of the eight bars of the instrumental bridge between the second and final chorus, and fading the song out early. It is believed the edit was done by Atlantic, ABBA's North American record label, and not Polar, hence the reason why it was available only in the USA and Canada. This single version has never appeared on any commercial CD issued by Polar/Universal to date, and along with the US radio edit of Chiquitita, it marked the only time Atlantic ever commercially released an edited version of an ABBA single while they had the North American rights to release ABBA recordings. The single was never released by Polar Music in the group's native Sweden, instead being featured on the "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" album, which did get a Swedish release. While Polar released the single in neighbouring Norway, Denmark, and Finland, copies of these versions were not made available in the Swedish record stores, who thus arranged to import copies of the United Kingdom version on Epic Records. Sales of these imports were sufficient for the single to reach no. 16 on the sales chart in Sweden. "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" was another highly successful song for ABBA. It hit no. 1 in Belgium, Finland, France, Ireland, and Switzerland, while reaching the Top 3 in Austria, Germany, Great Britain, The Netherlands, and Norway. It also proved to be ABBA's most successful song in Japan, hitting no. 17.
Tracklist: 01.ABBA - Voulez-Vous (Disco Mix) (6:07) "Voulez-Vous" (pronounced [vule vu] voo-lay-voo; French for "Do you want?") is a 1979 song by the Swedish group ABBA, written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad shared the lead vocals. "Voulez-Vous" is the only ABBA song to have been officially released as an extended dance remix – albeit only as a promo. The 6:07 version of the track, released as a double A-side 12-inch single by Atlantic Records in the United States in 1979. A songwriting trip to the Bahamas saw the birth of this melody, and the proximity to Miami made it convenient to record the backing track at Criteria Studios with members of the disco group Foxy. Criteria Studios is where The Bee Gees made their disco-era records. "Voulez-Vous" is the only ABBA song (other than live recordings) to be recorded outside of Sweden. Billboard described Voulez-Vous as one of ABBA's "most dynamic tracks", stating that it contains "almost Russian sounding musical accents". Compared to ABBA's hits both before and after, "Voulez-Vous" was not a major hit for the group. It did top the charts in Belgium, while reaching the Top 3 in Great Britain, Ireland and The Netherlands. It also peaked at No. 9 in France, Spain and Switzerland. In the United States the song only reached No. 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Barbra Streisand - The Main Event/Fight (Special Unedited Long Version) (11:41) 02.Barbra Streisand - The Main Event/Fight (Instrumental) (9:35) "The Main Event/Fight" is a Grammy winning single recorded by Barbra Streisand as the theme song for the 1979 film "The Main Event" starring Streisand and Ryan Oneal. The song was written by Paul Jabara, who had also written "Last Dance" (performed by Donna Summer) for "Thank God It's Friday". In the US the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 16, 1979. After spending 17 weeks on the chart the single peaked at #3 and became a certified gold single.
Tracklist: 01.Bette Midler - Hang On In There Baby (Disco Mix) (5:36) 02.Bette Midler - My Knight In Black Leather (Disco Mix) (6:57) "Hang On In There Baby"/"My Knight In Black Leather" was the second single released from the largely disco-influenced album Thighs and Whispers, which saw Bette Midler reunited with producer Arif Mardin. Released at the very peak of the disco era "Hang On In There Baby"/"My Knight In Black Leather" peked at #70 on the US dance charts.
Tracklist: 01.Bette Midler - Married Men (Long Version) (7:58) 02.Bette Midler - Married Men (Short Version) (5:30) "Married Men" was the third single taken from Bette Midlers fifth album Thighs And Whispers. "Married Men", featured the Harlettes on back-up vocals, including Luther Vandross, Sharon Redd, Katey Sagal and Jocelyn Brown. The single peaked at the #40 position on the US Hot 100 on July 7, 1979 after spending two weeks on the chart.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - American Hearts (8:14) 02.Billy Ocean - My Love (4:21) Billy Ocean (born Leslie Sebastian Charles, 21 January 1950) is a Trinidad-born English Grammy Award winning popular music performer who had a string of rhythm and blues international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s. He was the most popular British-based R&B singer / songwriter of the early to mid-1980s. After scoring his first four UK top 20 successes, seven years passed before he accumulated a series of transatlantic successes, including three U.S. number ones. "American Hearts" was the first single released from Ocean's second album City Limits the song peaked at #54 in the UK in January 1979, but failed to chart in the United States. The song was also recorded by the Australian pop/rock group Air Supply for their 1980 LP "Lost In Love".
Tracklist: 01.Bruni Pagan - Fantasy (8:20) 02.Bruni Pagan - Don't Be So Mean (In Your Jeans) (6:34) Bruni Pagan is a Puert Rican Disco Singer raised in New York City's Lower East Side. In 1979 Bruni released her first and only album titled "Just Bruni". The first 12" single lifted from the album"Fantasy" quickly climbed the US Dance Chart peaking at #7 after spending sixteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Adams - Let Me Take You Dancing (Disco Version) (5:34) 02.Bryan Adams - Let Me Take You Dancing (Instrumental Version) (3:02) "Let Me Take You Dancing" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian artist Bryan Adams. It was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and was later remixed by John Luongo. It is notable for being Adams' first solo single and his first ever release as a solo artist when he was 19. A disco influenced pop song in its original mix, the popular remixed version of the song is even more disco-oriented. It was one of the first songs that Adams and Vallance wrote together and was based on a rag-time piano riff that Vallance had written. The writing took place during February 1978 and the song was recorded at Pinewood Studios by Geoff Turner. The song was originally released as a pop song, but was taken by his record company and remixed. Although the single had some minor radio success, respected remixer John Luongo was recruited to make it sound like a proper disco track ready for release in the United States. The song went to number 22 on the disco chart. Luongo chose to increase the tempo of the song, but there was no time-compression technology at that time so this increased the pitch of Adams' vocals. Adams was disappointed with the speeded-up sound.[1] Adams has only performed it live on a handful of occasions. Co-writer Jim Vallance stated that "I don't doubt the single's success contributed to Bryan eventually being signed directly to the label [A&M Records]".
Tracklist: 01.Captain Zorro - Phantasm (6:53) 02.Captain Zorro - Sure Can Boogie (3:02) If this one doesn't scare you. You're already dead! "Phantasm" is the theme song for the 1979 horror film of the same name. Indian-born England-based music producer, composer Biddu credited to Captain Zorro recorded an incredibly well arranged big budget disco cover of the song. This theme from the 1979 Don Coscarelli epic focusing on lethal flying chrome spheres that stuck on people's foreheads resulting in geysers of gore was pressed on blood spattered yellow vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Cher - Take Me Home (7:23) 02.Cher - Wasn't It Good (7:01) "Take Me Home" was originally recorded by American singer and actress, Cher. The song was released as a single in 1979 and became Cher's first top ten single in the United States in five years, since "Dark Lady" in 1974. It would be her last for almost another decade, until "I Found Someone" in late 1987. "Take Me Home" hit #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #21 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and #2 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. The single also charted in Canada and Norway, peaking at #10 and #9 respectively. In 1979, the RIAA awarded Cher with a Gold certification for the album for sales of over 500,000, and a Gold certification for the single for sales of over 1,000,000. The b-side "Wasn't It Good" was released as the second single from Cher's 1979 album Take Me Home. Wasn't It Good was officially released in the United States, but in places such as the United Kingdom and Canada the song was only released a promo. The song did enter the Billboard Hot 100, however it was not as successful as its predecessor. The song became a minor hit peaking at number forty-nine.
Tracklist: 01.Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore (Long Version) (6:54) 02.Cliff Richard - Count Me Out (4:12) "We Don't Talk Anymore" was a UK number one single for four weeks in August 1979 for Cliff Richard. Produced by The Shadows' rhythm guitarist Bruce Welch and written by guitarist Alan Tarney it was Cliff Richard's tenth UK number one and his first since "Congratulations" in 1968. Coming just before his 40th birthday and just when it was announced that he was to receive the OBE for services to music it cemented his comeback which continued well into the eighties and nineties. The single was his biggest worldwide seller, reaching number one in Germany for five weeks (his only English-language German chart-topper, though he had two German-language number ones there in the 1960s) and reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States. The single sold 5,000,000 worldwide topping the charts in the UK, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta and Switzerland. The song was the sixth video aired on MTV on its launch date, August 1, 1981.
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - Vertigo/Relight My Fire (9:38) 02.Dan Hartman - Vertigo/Relight My Fire (Progressive Instrumental Remix) (11:15) "Vertigo/Relight My Fire" is a popular song which was written and released by Dan Hartman in 1979, when it topped the U.S. dance-music charts for six weeks. Originally released in 1979 as the follow-up to "Instant Replay", "Relight My Fire" topped the United States dance charts for six weeks from December 12, 1979 to February 16, 1980; it was less successful in the UK, however, where it failed to chart. Loleatta Holloway is credited as a featured vocalist on some versions of the record, singing the "strong enough to walk on through the night" refrain. The song's strings and horns were played by MFSB and conducted by long time MFSB member Don Renaldo. The 12" version includes a 4½-minute intro called Vertigo, often used in discos as a floorfiller before the song begins.
Tracklist: 01.Dennis Parker - Like An Eagle (8:35) 02.Dennis Parker - New York By Night (7:00) Dennis Posa, aka Dennis Parker, aka Wade Nichols (October 28, 1946 – January 28 , 1985) was an actor and singer from Freeport, New York who started his career in pornographic movies. His first feature film role was probably in the 1975 gay adult film Boynapped!. He subsequently appeared mostly in straight porn films shot in New York such as Barbara Broadcast, Jail Bait, Summer of Laura, Punk Rock, Marishino Cherries, and Teenage Pajama Party. Posa was credited as Wade Nichols in most of the adult films in which he appeared. In 1979, using the name Dennis Parker, he recorded a disco album on Casablanca Records entitled Like an Eagle. The album was produced by Village People creator / producer Jacques Morali. The title track was released as a single. Posa (still as Dennis Parker) also joined the cast of the soap opera The Edge of Night in 1979, as Police Chief Derek Mallory. Seriously ill by October 1984, Posa was unable to continue working on The Edge of Night and his character was written out of the show. The date of his death is commonly reported as January 28, 1985, but the Social Security Death Index indicates that Posa died in March of that year. (According to a persistent rumor the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but this has never been confirmed.) In a tribute to Posa in a 1985 issue of Soap Opera Digest, fellow Edge of Night actor Ernie Townsend wrote, "He died in early January after a long and painful illness that took away a talent in its prime." An obituary released in Virginia stated that he died after a "brief illness, survived by his mother, brother, and partner." This is a single sided 12" with both tracks appearing on side A.
Tracklist: 01.Diana Ross - The Boss (Special 12" Version) (7:21) 02.Diana Ross - Lovin' Livin' & Givin' (5:09) "The Boss" is a 1979 soul/disco song written and produced by Ashford & Simpson and recorded by singer Diana Ross, who released it as a single on the Motown label. It was the first release from the album of the same title.The single peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reached #12 on the Hot Soul Singles chart, and went to #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The b-side "Lovin' Livin' & Givin'" was included on the soundtrack to the 1978 Disco film "Thank God It's Friday" and the Diana Ross album "Ross".
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Hot Stuff (6:50) 02.Donna Summer - Journey To The Center Of Your Heart (4:37) "Hot Stuff" is a hit single released by American singer Donna Summer in 1979 as the first single release from her Bad Girls album through Casablanca Records. Up to that point, Summer had mainly been associated with disco songs but this song also showed significant rock influences including a guitar solo by ex-Doobie Brother and Steely Dan guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. It is her most popular song, based on the performance on the Billboard Hot 100. "Hot Stuff" won Summer the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, making her not only the first African-American artist to achieve that feat, but also the first woman to ever win a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance. It is ranked #104 on the updated Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The song also lists at #67 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of all time. "Hot Stuff" was certified Platinum by the RIAA and remained at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three non-consecutive weeks. The song also lists at #67 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of all time. The song also topped the US Hot Dance Club Play chart. This limited edition UK 12" was pressed on sexy red vinyl and plays the full 6:45 version of "Hot Stuff" with the album track "Journey To The Center Of Your Heart" as the b-side.
Tracklist: 01.France Joli - Come To Me (Extended Version) (6:10) 02.France Joli - Come To Me (Short Version) (4:12) 03.France Joli - Let Go (3:45) France Joli (France Joly) is a Canadian singer, born January 26 1963, who is best known for the disco classic "Come to Me." "Come to Me" is a #1 disco hit from 1979 performed by France Joli, who had recorded it at the age of fifteen with producer, Tony Green, who composed the song and briefly sings on it. The track also features the famed Philadelphia session vocalists, The Sweethearts of Sigma Sound. Introduced on the album France Joli, which was released in the US on 17 April 1979 on Prelude, "Come to Me" received a major boost on 7 July when Joli performed it as a last minute replacement for Donna Summer at a concert held on Fire Island, whose estimated audience numbered 5000. "Come to Me" began a three week reign atop the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play on 22 September 1979 and the France Joli album rose to #26. On the Billboard Hot 100, "Come to Me" peaked only at #15, a decent showing for a new artist, but also a symptom of the increasing disenchantment of Top 40 radio stations with disco music. The single also peaked at #36 R&B and #47 Adult Contemporary.
Tracklist: 01.Gladys Knight - You Bring Out The Best In Me (Special Disco Version) (Stereo) (8:22) 02.Gladys Knight - You Bring Out The Best In Me (Special Disco Version) (Mono) (8:22) "You Bring Out The Best In Me" is a 1979 Disco single by the "Empress of Soul" Gladys knight. Released as a 12" with a "Special Disco Version" mixed by John Luongo. The track features many breaks and strings capturing the Disco wave giving Gladys a golden appearance under the mirror ball. This 12" promo features both a Stereo and Mono mix of the "Special Disco Version".
Tracklist: 01.Gloria Gayneor - I Will Survive (8:02) 02.Gloria Gayneor - Yo Vivire (Spanish Version) (7:52) The song that really fought to find its audience, I Will Survive first surfaced as the B-side to a long-forgotten single before eventually becoming a Studio 54 anthem. Its status as one of the best LGBTQ+ Pride songs is tinged with sadness – arguably a last stand against the backlash of homophobia that would secure disco’s first demise and add so much extra suffering to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, then just around the corner. This transatlantic chart-topper would overwhelm Gaynor’s career but, as defining moments go, it’s in a class of its own. "I Will Survive" is a song by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978 as the second single from her sixth album, Love Tracks (1978). It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song, it is a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Originally released as the B-side to a cover version of the Righteous Brothers song “Substitute”, “I Will Survive” became a worldwide hit for Gaynor when disc jockeys played that side of the record instead. New copies of the record were eventually pressed with “I Will Survive” as the A-side (“Substitute” itself peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, equaling to number 107 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart). As a disco number, the song was unique for its time by virtue of Gaynor’s having no background singers. And, unlike her first disco hits, the track was not pitched up to make it faster and to render Gaynor’s recorded voice in a higher register than that in which she actually sang. Most disco hits at the time were heavily produced, with multiple voices, overdubs, and adjustments to pitch and speed. “I Will Survive” had a much more spare and “clean” sound. Had it been originally planned and released as an A-side, it would almost certainly have undergone a substantially more heavy-handed remix. The song received the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980, the only year the award was given. It is ranked #492 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”, and ranked at #97 on Billboard magazine’s “All-Time Hot 100”. In 2000, the song was ranked #1 in VH1’s list of the 100 greatest dance songs.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - On Your Knees (Tom Moulton Mix) (6:28) 02.Grace Jones - Don't Mess With The Messer (Tom Moulton Mix) (6:27) "On Your Knees" is a 1979 single by a Jamaican singer Grace Jones. The song was the first and in most parts of the world the only single release from Grace Jones' third album Muse (1979). In most territories it was credited as a double A-side with "Don't Mess with the Messer". The 7" single featured edited versions of both tracks while the 12" included a very slightly different mix of "On Your Knees" and an extended remix of "Don't Mess with the Messer". None of these mixes and edits have been re-issued on CD. Originally released in the year of the so-called anti-disco backlash. The single was ignored by the record-buying public and left no impact on music charts. The record cover artwork, designed by Richard Bevistein, was featured in Michael Ochs' 1996 book 1000 Record Covers.
Tracklist: 01.Halloween - Lady Midnight (6:34) 02.Halloween - Come See What It's All About (4:38) "Lady Midnight" is a 1979 disco track performed by one-album disco assemblage Halloween. Written and produced by one-time Motown staff producer Jerry Marcellino, who with Mel Larson had worked on The Jackson Five's later albums and most of Michael Jackson's early solo records. The group released one album "Come See What It's All About" for Mercury records in the U.S..
Tracklist: 01.Helen Reddy - Make Love To Me (Disco Mix) (6:38) 02.Helen Reddy - Your So Good (3:00) RIP Helen Maxine Reddy (25 October 1941 – 29 September 2020) Helen Reddy was an Australian-born singer and actress. She is often referred to as the “Queen of 70s Pop”. In the 1970s, she enjoyed international success, especially in the United States, where she placed fifteen singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Six of those 15 songs made the Top 10 and three of those songs reached No. 1, including her signature hit “I Am Woman.” She also placed 25 singles on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts. Fifteen of those singles made the Top 10 and 8 of those reached No. 1. She was the first artist to ever win the coveted American Music Award for “Favorite Pop/Rock Female” artist. She was also the first Australian to win a Grammy Award and to have three #1 hits in the same year. In 1979 Helen Reddy released the disco hit “Make Love to Me” from her album “Reddy”. This was her only song to make it on to Billboard’s R&B chart where it peaked at No. 59. A year earlier in 1978, Kelly Marie had a pop hit in Australia with this tune where it peaked at No. 5.
Tracklist: 01.Ian Dury And The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (Disco Version) (5:22) 02.Ian Dury And The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Pt. 3) (4:53) "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" is a song and single by Ian Dury & The Blockheads, first released 23 November 1978 and was first released on the 7" single BUY 38 Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick / There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards by Stiff Records. It went to number one on the UK Singles Chart in January 1979, and is the band's most successful single ever. It also was named best single of 1979 in the Pazz & Jop poll. Its lyrics mix various locations across the world and a number of phrases in non-English languages (including French and German). According to its author Ian Dury, the song has an anti-violence message. On radio Rhythm Stick was a popular song from its release, but the single was initially kept from the number one spot in the charts by The Village People's smash hit YMCA, which was at number one for five consecutive weeks. However, on the 27th of January 1979, Watt-Roy, Turnbull and Charley Charles (drums) were waiting outside the Gaumont State Cinema, Kilburn, London, listening to a car radio when it was announced that Rhythm Stick was the new number one. Ian Dury was on holiday in Cannes, where he was at the beach when the hotel staff brought him a bottle of champagne and told him the news. For their appearance on Top of the Pops the whole band bought Moss Bros suits. Laurie Lewis, a friend of Ian Dury's from college, shot the promotional video for the single; while it simply showed the band playing on stage, it was an important piece of footage for Ian Dury, who for the first time appeared in public without his pink jacket or another long sleeved shirt hiding his left arm, withered by Poliomyelitis as a child.
Tracklist: 01.Japan - Life In Tokyo Part I (Disco Version) (7:09) 02.Japan - Life In Tokyo Part II (Single Version) (3:32) "Life in Tokyo" is a song by the British band Japan. A collaboration with disco producer Giorgio Moroder, who also co-wrote the song with David Sylvian, it marked a change of direction from the bands previous sound. Originally released as a single in 1979, it was reissued twice before it finally became a hit on The UK Singles Chart in 1982. The song was written by Giorgio Moroder and band vocalist David Sylvian. The musical style is in line with Moroder's electronic disco style as already employed on albums by Donna Summer, Munich Machine and on his own From Here to Eternity in 1977. Moroder's trademark arpeggiated synthesiser can be heard throughout the track.
Tracklist: 01.John Travolta - A Girl Like You (Special Disco Mix) (7:05) Before he was Tony Manero (Saturday Night Fever) or Danny Zucko (Greae). The one time disco dancing king of New York, was a recording artist."A Girl Like You" was initially released the year before he strutted his stuff to the Bee Gees soundtrack in Saturday Night Fever. The song was sampled in 1999 by Canadian hip-hop outfit Len and featured Biz Markie for the track Beautiful Day. "A Girl Like You" was first released in 1976 as the B-side to "Back Doors Crying" and then re-issued in 1979 on a 12" as the A-side. "A Girl Like You" was also featured on Travolta’s ’76 album "Can’t Let You Go". The 12" plays the same track on both sides and features a picture label of Travolta during his 1977 Playgirl magazine photo shoot. One of my favorite disco single's and well worth checking out.
Tracklist: 01.KISS - Dirty Livin' (Disco Mix) (6:00) 02.KISS - 2.000 Man (4:50) "Dirty Livin' / 2.000 Man" is a Germany only 12" single by American Rock band KISS both tracks were taken from the band's seventh studio album "Dynasty" released in 1979. "Dirty Livin' " features vocals by Peter Criss, and the only song on "Dynasty" on which Peter Criss drums, with the rest of the album being the work of session drummer Anton Fig. "Dirty Livin' " is also the second disco mix released by the band remixed by Jim Burgess who had also remixed the band's previous 12" "I Was Made For Lovin' You" both singles released on Casablanca Records. The effect of the remix would be to take the pulsating rhythm of the original recording and make it more disco sounding, somewhat similar to the overall feel of "I Was Made For Lovin’ You." This remixing would provide a rearrangement of the song and would also stretch the song’s length to 6:00. A 3:15 edit of this Jim Burgess remix was released as a promotional single in Mexico (Casablanca/PolyGram SN-210). "2,000 Man," is a cover of the 1967 Rolling Stones song, with Ace Frehley on vocals.
Tracklist: 01.KISS - I Was Made For Lovin' You (Disco Rock Mix) (7:54) “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1979 album Dynasty. It was released as the A-side of their first single from the album. The single reached #11 on the US Billboard singles chart. The song also became a hit in Australia reaching #1 on the ARIA charts in 1979. The song also charted in Western Europe, it became a top 20 hit in Sweden, a top 10 hit in Norway, made it to the number 2 position in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In the Netherlands it was a #1. In the UK it stalled at number 50. This special single sided US 12″ promo features the “Disco rock Mix” mixed by Jim Burgess.
Tracklist: 01.Kurtis Blow - Christmas Rappin' (8:11) 02.Kurtis Blow - Christmas Rappin' (Do It Yourself Version - Instrumental) (7:54) "Christmas Rappin' " is a 1979 single by American rapper and producer Kurtis Blow. "Christmas Rappin' " was the first Hip-Hop song released on a major label. Kurtis recorded this with the help of producers Robert Ford and J.B. Moore. They took it to Mercury Records, who signed Kurtis to a 2-single deal, under the condition that If both singles were successful, he would get an album deal. This was the first single, and it did very well. The second single was "The Breaks," and it became the first rap song to be certified as a gold record, selling over 500,000 copies. Kurtis got the album deal and became the first rapper signed to a major label. Every Christmas, "Christmas Rappin" " would sell more copies. After 8 years, it went gold.
Tracklist: 01.M - Moonlight and Muzak (6:03) 02.M - Woman Make Man (2:15) "Moonlight and Muzak" was the third single released by "M" an English new wave and synthpop music project from London, England, led by English musician Robin Scott. "Moonlight and Muzak" reached No. 33 in December 1979 on the UK singles chart. The song was taken from the group's debut LP New York · London · Paris · Munich.
Tracklist: 01.M - Pop Muzik (Long Version) (5:00) 02.M - M Factor (2:33) "Pop Muzik" is a 1979 hit song by M, a project by Robin Scott. The single was released in the UK first, peaking at number two on 12 May 1979, unable to break Art Garfunkel's 6-week stint at number one with "Bright Eyes". In August of that same year, it was released in North America, where it eventually climbed all the way to number one in Canada on 27 October and in the US on 3 November. Along with Scott, other musicians who played on the track were his brother Julian Scott (on bass), then unknown keyboardist Wally Badarou, Canadian synthesiser programmer John Lewis (who died of AIDS in 1985), Drummer Phil Gould (who later became one of the founding members of the group Level 42) and Brigit Novik, the backing vocalist. The single was bolstered by a promotional video that was well received. The clip featured Scott as a DJ singing into a microphone from behind an exaggerated turntable setup, at times flanked by two female models who sang and danced in a robotic manner. One of the sight gags in the video depicted Brigit Novik dressed in blue who actually recorded the backup vocals which are then mimed by the models. The single's B-side, "M Factor", was featured in two different versions. The original cut appeared on the first UK and European releases of the single, while a slightly remixed version appeared on the single released in the United States and Canada. The image of the baby on "Pop Muzik"'s single disc pictures Robin Scott's daughter, named Berenice, who is now a singer and piano/keyboard player and composer and involved with her father's friend Phil Gould and Wally Badarou projects.
Tracklist: 01.Mary Wilson - Red Hot (Disco Version) (7:05) 01.Mary Wilson - Red Hot (Single Version) (3:30) Mary Wilson (born March 6, 1944) is an American singer, who gained fame as a founding member of the Motown female singing group The Supremes during the 1960s and 1970s. Wilson was the only singer to be a consistent member of the group in its eighteen-year tenure. In 1979, Wilson became involved in a protracted legal battle with Motown over their management of the Supremes. After an out-of-court settlement, Motown signed Wilson to the label. In August 1979, Wilson's debut solo album entiltled Mary Wilson was released with material produced by Hal Davis. The album took Wilson's solo work further into a mixture of R&B and disco. The album's lead single, "Red Hot", peaked at #95 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. An extended version of "Red Hot" made available as a 12-inch single earned the song a #85 spot on the disco charts in October 1979. This classic 12" is pressed on flaming red vinyl!
Tracklist: 01.Meco - Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band (3:32) 02.Meco - Funk (3:37) “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….” "Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band" is a disco single recorded by Meco, taken from the album Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk. It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 1, 1977, holding on to the spot for two weeks and peaked at no. 7 on the UK Singles Chart, remaining in the charts for nine weeks. To date it is the biggest-selling instrumental single in the history of recorded music, having sold two million units, being the only one ever to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. In the late 1970s CBS Sports used the song as opening music for its NFL coverage.
Tracklist: 01.Miguel Bosé - Shoot Me In The Back (Disco Mix) (5:14) 02.Miguel Bosé - Please Think Of Me (3:24) *Although I do not agree with Miguel Bosé's views on COVID-19 I am posting this record because it's fun and I like it. I actually bought this record in a used shop just for the sleeve (ha ha) then later someone actually requested it. This post was by no means ment to cause any controversy. "Shoot Me In The Back" is a 1979 disco single by Panamanian singer-songwriter and actor, Miguel Bosé. Taken from his third studio LP Chicas! (Girls!). "Shoot Me In The Back" was only released as a single in France. Propelled by his famous family and their friends, Bosé started a career as an actor in 1971, taking part in various movies. He quickly found work on the basis of his talent and good looks rather than his family name. He studied acting as well as dancing and singing. Due to the lack of acting opportunities, he started exploring his talents as a singer in 1975. With the assistance of Camilo Sesto he recorded his first singles. Two years later, in 1977, Bosé signed a contract with CBS Records and he remained with them until 1984. Between 1977 and 1982, Bosè was a major teen idol in Italy, Spain, Southern Europe and in all Latin America. He had 7 top ten hits that earned him a secure spot in every televised song festival held in the aforementioned countries. By 1983 his star had severely waned in Italy, and he rarely performed there again until the 2000s, retreating to Latin American markets instead. During the COVID-19 pandemic Bosé became one of the most active denialists, questioning the effectiveness of masks and other aspects of the virus. Some of his videos have been removed from YouTube and Facebook.
Tracklist: 01.Mutiny - Lump (4:36) 02.Mutiny - Lump (With Dialogue Intro) (4:53) "Lump" is the debut single by former Parliament-Funkadelic drummer Jerome Brailey and his band Mutiny. The single was released by Columbia Records in 1979. The single was released a year after Brailey left P-Funk due to a financial dispute. The track was included on the 1980 soundtrack of the psychological thriller "Crusing" directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino. The film is loosely based on the novel of the same name, by New York Times reporter Gerald Walker, about a serial killer targeting gay men, in particular those associated with the S&M scene. "Lump" is also included on Mutiny's debut album Mutiny On The Manship. Normally this 12" promo containded the same track on both sides but I created a special version containing dialogue from the film for the intro of the b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Nicolette Larson - Lptta Love (Disco Stereo Mix) (4:20) 02.Nicolette Larson - You Send Me (3:55) "Lotta Love" is a Neil Young composition which as recorded by Nicolette Larson reached #8 on Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 chart in February 1979 and also reached #1 on the Easy Listening chart ranking as the #10 Adult Contemporary hit of the year. "Lotta Love" was also a hit in Australia (#11) and New Zealand (#22). Larson had formed a personal relationship with Young while backing him vocally on American Stars 'n Bars; while being driven by Young in his car one day Larson played a cassette which was the demo of "Lotta Love" and Young told her the song was hers if she wanted it. Young did in fact cut a version of "Lotta Love" himself for his Comes a Time album; Larson provided background vocals for the album but did not sing on its "Lotta Love" track, a spare version which emphasized the song's melancholy. Larson's lavish version of "Lotta Love" - which featured a string arrangement by veteran Jimmie Haskell (whose credits include work with Bobbie Gentry) plus a classic soft rock horn riff and a flute solo - presented the song as optimistic; Larson would recall: "It was a very positive song and people don't want to hear how bad the world is all the time. It had a nice sound rhythm and groove." "Lotta Love" served as lead single for Larson's Ted Templeman-produced "Nicolette" album. Due to a delay in release "Comes a Time" was released on the same day in September 1978 as was Nicolette; the release of a single off the Nicolette album was held off until November when it was clear Young's version would not have a single release as an A-side (although Young's "Lotta Love" was released as the B-side of a non-charting "Comes a Time" single). Much as extended dance versions of hits by the Doobie Brothers - who Templeman also produced - were released, a 12" single of Larson's "Lotta Love" was issued, with Jim Burgess performing remixing duties: this disco version differentiated from the album track and 7" single in its pure "four on the floor" disco drum track (replacing the radio version's "pop heartbeat" drum rhythm) and a sax solo on the bridge, replacing the 7" single's bridge flute solo which was shifted to an extended intro. The track did not heavily impact the club scene, its meager length for a 12" single - at 4:20 barely a minute longer than the 7" - a likely deterrent. The B-side of the 7" single was "Angels Rejoiced" featuring a harmony vocal by Herb Pederson while on its 12" single "Lotta Love" was backed by Larson's rendition of "You Send Me". Larson died on December 16, 1997 in Los Angeles as a result of complications arising from cerebral edema triggered by liver failure. According to her friend Astrid Young, Larson had been showing symptoms of depression and her fatal seizure "was in no small way related to her chronic use of Valium and Tylenol PM" Larson is buried in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles. A benefit concert was held in Larson's honor the following February, with tribute concerts staged on the tenth anniversary of her passing in December 2007 and also the following year.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Gimme Some Lovin' (Disconet Edit) (4:22) Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of superstar, and icon Olivia Newton-John. Most of you that have been following me know that I am a massive ONJ fan so I wanted to do something special today. In July of 1979 Disconet Remix Service released issue Volume 2 Number 11 which included a remix edit of one of the buried treasures from Olivia's 1978 LP "Totally Hot" a cover version of Spencer Davis Group's biggest U.S. hit, "Gimme Some Lovin'. Olivia did not release the song as a single however this would mark the first time Olivia appeared on any remix service. This edit along with many other early Disconet edit's has been lost until now. The track was remixed and edited by American DJ and remixer Bobby "DJ" Guttadaro. A former professional pharmacist, "The man who's got ears" - as he was called in the music industry - started DJing at Fire Island's "The Ice Palace" in 1971 and, later, at Manhattan's "Le Jardin" and "Infinity", soon becoming one of the most renowned names in the '70s disco scene. Bobby DJ is unanimously regarded as an out-and-out pioneer in beatmixing and disco remixing: No wonder he was a member of the original team of remixers of legendary subscription label Disconet Program Service, along with such other famed DJs as Savarese and Kevin Guilmet. He was the first DJ to be presented with a Gold Disc - for his work on Love Unlimited Orchestra's "Love's Theme" - and, in 1976, he was also awarded - with Tom Savarese - the Billboard Magazine's "National Disco DJ of the Year" prize. Unfortunately, Bobby DJ passed away in New York in 1989 (reportedly of AIDS-related illness). Please keep in mind that this edit was done with vinyl recordings and then re-recorded and transferred to vinyl for the Disconet release. I have done my best to meticulously clean and restore this track. I also made a custom front cover sleeve for this release. I hope you enjoy it.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Totally Hot (Single Remix) (3:50) "Totally Hot" is a song recorded by British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. It was released as the third and final single from her 1978 tenth studio album of the same name, and reached number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 92 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. "Totally Hot" was released as a double-A sided single in the United States and "Dancin' 'Round and 'Round" was sent to country radio, peaking at number 29 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In the United States the song was remixed for it's 7" single release, and has never appeared digitally or on Compact Disc. The LP "Totally Hot" has been released as a 45th Anniversary Edition available on CD and Vinyl but does not contain any bonus material. A music video was shot for the song directed by Alan Metter and filmed at Century City Towers, Los Angeles, California.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Totalmente Ardiendo - Totally Hot (Disco Mix) (5:15) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Hablame - Talk To Me (3:30) Released in 1979 "Totally Hot" was the third single from Olivia Newton-John's ninth studio album of the same name. The disco flavored track was a minor hit in the US peaking at #52 after spending six weeks on the Billboard singles chart. In Canada the single reached #92. Considerd to be one of the rarest Olivia Newton-John records this 12" was only released in Mexico and is extremely hard to find. The "Disco Mix" is exclusive to this release. In the US an edit of this mix was used for the 7" single and has never appeared on CD. In 2010 Japan included the "Disco Mix" as a bonus track on the SHM release of the "Totally Hot" album, however the mix used was taken from vinyl and as occurs with many remastered CD's clips severely (see clipping). The titles on the label are written in Spainsh and English.
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Hernandez - Born To Be Alive (5:53) 02.Patrick Hernandez - I Give You Rendez-Vous (3:28) "Born to Be Alive" is a song written by French singer Patrick Hernandez. It became a worldwide hit and reached number one on the US Disco chart. It was first conceived as a hard rock song. "Born to Be Alive" first became a hit in France, and has become one of the biggest singles in that country. The song also gained gold status in the USA. After this single hit record, Hernandez dropped out of the music business, making occasional TV appearances.
Tracklist: 01.Peaches & Herb - Roller-Skatin' Mate (Disco Version) (6:48) "Roller-Skatin' Mate" was a single released during the height of Roller Disco madness in 1979 by American vocalist duo Peaches & Herb. The single was taken from the duo's fifth studio album Twice The Fire on Polydor records. "Roller-Skatin' Mate" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on November 24 1979 eventually peaking at #66.
Tracklist: 01.Phyllis Hyman - You Know How To Love Me (7:34) 02.Phyllis Hyman - Give A Little More (4:06) "You Know How to Love Me" is a song by Reggie Lucas and James Mtume, most notably recorded by Phyllis Hyman and released on Hyman's LP You Know How To Love Me, released in 1979. The single released towards the end of the disco era, was one of Phyllis Hyman's most successful releases. "You Know How to Love Me" peaked at number six on the disco chart, becoming her biggest hit on that chart. While the single did not place on the Hot 100, it peaked at number twelve on the Hot Soul Singles chart. On the afternoon of June 30, 1995, Hyman committed suicide by overdosing on pentobarbital and secobarbital in her New York City apartment. She was found unconscious hours before she was scheduled to perform at the Apollo Theater and died 3 hours later at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital. Her suicide note read in part: "I'm tired. I'm tired. Those of you that I love know who you are. May God bless you." She was 45 years old. A memorial service was held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Manhattan. The following week would have been her 46th birthday.
Tracklist: 01.Pink Lady - Kiss In The Dark (Disco Mix) (5:19) 02.Pink Lady - Walk Away Renee (3:03) "Kiss in the Dark" was the 14th single released in Japan, and the first single released in America, by Japanese duo Pink Lady. The song was recorded for their debut American album, Kiss in the Dark. Pink Lady debuted the song in May 1979 on a Leif Garrett TV special. The song's peak position in Japan on the Oricon chart was #19, and on the American Billboard charts was #37. This was also the first release of the duo in Japan which wasn't in the top 10. In addition to the all-English version of the song which was a hit in the U.S., Pink Lady also recorded a bilingual version, with the chorus in English and the verses in Japanese. Pink Lady became the first Japanese recording act to chart in America since Kyu Sakamoto ("Sukiyaki") 16 years earlier. "Kiss in the Dark" reached #37 on Billboard magazine's top 40, (#49 on the Cash Box magazine chart).
Tracklist: 01.Player [1] - Space Invaders (5:52) 02.Player [1] - A Menacing Glow In The Sky (3:12) "Space Invaders" is a song by Australian songwriters Russell Dunlop and Bruce Brown, recording under the band name Player One (commonly stylised as Player [1]) in 1979. The song is based on the hugely successful 1978 video game Space Invaders. It was a novelty hit in Australia, peaking at #3 on the Kent Music Report charts, and ending up as the fourth best selling single in Australia for 1980. The song was released internationally but failed to chart outside Australia. It was, however, influential in the history of dance music, being sampled by Jesse Saunders for the bassline of what is commonly held to be the first Chicago house music record, "On and On" (1984). Dunlop and Brown also released an album as Player One, Game Over. Dunlop recalled: "We sat down and wrote a bunch of space songs, but instead of sticking to the concept of the hit, we wandered off into the 'clever' musical genre with fancy time signatures, radical chord progressions and so on. The reply came back for the States that this was intended for 13- to 14-year-olds: 'You've lost us.'" The single and album were released in the US under the band name Playback, which Brown and Dunlop had used for other projects, to avoid confusion with the US band Player. The US version of the album was titled Space Invaders.
Tracklist: 01.Skatt Bros. - Walk The Night (5:24) 02.Skatt Bros. - Dancin' For The Man (3:40) 03.Skatt Bros. - Walk The Night (Disconet Edit) (7:07) The Skatt Brothers (or Skatt Bros.) were viewed as Canada’s “straight” answer to America’s Village People. But in actuality they were quite different. In 1979, the band released “Walk the Night” which was widely popular, reaching #9 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Clup Play Chart in early November 1980. “Walk the Night” is considered the band’s cult classic and most famous release. Some of the members of the Skatt Bros. actually did background vocals for the Villiage People, but minor studio only. It ‘s a bit of a coinsidence, since they are on the same label and they had the same management as the group KISS (Aucoin Management). Skatt Bros.were being marketed as a “Rock Disco/Straight Village People” group, since it was 1979 and record companies were backlashing against disco. “Walk the Night” was a particular anthem of late ’70s gay male S&M. The Skatt Brothers were similar to the Village People, but with lyrics that were darker and more explicit, for example: “He’s got a rod beneath his coat/gonna ram right down your throat/make you grovel on the floor/spit, bump, and scream and beg for more.” As a bonus I have included the Disconet edit of "Walk The Night" remixed by Rich Buono it is probably the best version of it available on wax. It's longer, laden with aggressive vocal samples from a Jeff Stryker gay porn flick (as the story goes), and if that isn't enough to really maximize the dark, gay sado tone of the track-- the hook from Frankie Goes To Hollywood's "Relax" just pops up at the exact right time. To think that Casablanca allegedly sold the Skatt Bros as "the straight Canadian Village People"! This version of the track is amazingly dark and high on the sleaze meter, but all the better for it. Amazing track and very tough to find.
Tracklist: 01.Sterling - Roll-Her, Skater (7:49) 02.Sterling - Roll-Her, Skater (Instrumental) (6:18) Sterling Harrison was an American soul singer, born July 19, 1941 in Richmond, Virginia and died August 21, 2005. In 1979 "The Holland-Dozier-Holland production team signed Harrison to Motown, and he cut a would-be roller disco anthem for the label called "Roll Her, Skate Her," but the deal ended after the single flopped, and a 1980 album for Atlantic fared no better." The song was included on a February 1983 episode of the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes titled Family On Ice. The song is played while Dorothy Hammill and Dana Plato are ice-skating.
Tracklist: 01.Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight (Long Version) (14:35) 02.Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight (Short Version) (6:35) "Rapper's Delight" is a hip-hop song released in September 1979 by The Sugarhill Gang, and produced by ex-Mickey and Sylvia member Sylvia Robinson. While it was not the first single to include rapping, it is generally considered to be the song that introduced hip hop music to audiences in the United States and around the world (and the very first full-length rap song, which featured rapping parts throughout the entire song, unlike the first single). The song is ranked number 251 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and number 2 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs. It is also included in NPR's list of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century. It was preserved into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2011. Songs on the National Recording Registry are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The song also notably includes musical parts from Chic's "Good Times", resulting in band members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards suing Sugar Hill Records over copyright; a settlement reached allowed the two to receive songwriter credits. The song was recorded in a single take. There are three versions of the original version of the song: 14:35 (12" long version), 6:30 (12" short version), and 3:55 (7" shortened single version). In the U.S. the song reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally "Rappers Delight" hit #1 Netherlands, #1 Canada and #3 U.K. while also making the top five inseveral other European countries.
Tracklist: 01.Sylvester - I Who Have Nothing (Long Version) (10:41) 02.Sylvester - I Who Have Nothing (Short Version) (6:31) "I (Who Have Nothing)" (sometimes billed as "I Who Have Nothing") is a song originally released in English by Ben E. King in 1963. "I (Who Have Nothing)" is based on the Italian song "Uno Dei Tanti" (English: "One of Many"). The English lyrics for "I (Who Have Nothing)" were written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stolle. In 1979 American disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester covered the song for his third studio album "Stars". Produced by Harvey Fuqua "I Who Have Nothing" was released as the first single from the album. On May 5, 1979 "I Who Have Nothing" debuted on the Billboard Top 40 the song remained on the chart for two weeks peaking at #40. In the UK the single peaked at #46. The song also features backing vocals by Martha Wash who was best known as one half of Two Tons O' Fun, who would later be renamed The Weather Girls. Wash was also the voice behind hits from C&C Music Factory and Black Box. This 12" lists both sidea as Side A.
Tracklist: 01.The Men - I Don't Depend On You (4:33) 02.The Men - Cruel (Instrumental) (4:42) "I Don't Depend on You" is a disco-influenced song by the British synthpop group The Human League released under the pseudonym The Men. It was released as a single in the UK in February 1979, but failed to chart. It was written by Philip Oakey, Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh; was produced by Colin Thurston and featured guest backing vocalists Katie Kissoon and Lisa Strike (who later worked with Pink Floyd ). After hastily signing the Human League in 1978 it became apparent to Virgin Records that the band were not very profitable, with none of their releases under Fast Records making any impact on the charts. Virgin began putting pressure on the group to justify their large advance signing fee. Pressure was put on Ware, Oakey and Marsh to abandon their no traditional instruments rule and use conventional instruments in an attempt to be more commercial and sell more records. Ware reluctantly agreed but insisted that any material recorded this way should be released under a pseudonym to ensure that it wasn't confused with the pure electronic sound of The Human League. "I Don't Depend on You" was the only product of this compromise with Virgin. It was recorded with the addition of session musicians and was released under the name The Men. The song also features the synth riff from debut single Being Boiled towards the end of the track. Afterwards the band were able to record tracks in their original style for Virgin. Before any further conventional style records could be recorded, the original Human League had split; Oakey then took the new reformed band down a different commercial and pop route. Later, it would be commented on that in recording "I Don’t Depend on You" – two years prior to the arrival of schoolgirl vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall – Oakey, Ware and Marsh had already produced a Human League Mk 2-style track complete with commercial pop sound: Oakey's vocal with female backing (with Katie Kissoon and Lisa Strike providing the backing vocals). The B-side, titled "Cruel", is simply a remix of "I Don’t Depend on You" without Oakey's vocals. "I Don’t Depend on You" received little promotion or airplay and did not chart. Re-releases on albums now credit the track as The Human League aka 'The Men'.
Tracklist: 01.The Osmonds - I, I, I (4:18) 02.The Osmonds - You're Mine (4:57) "I, I, I" backed with "You're Mine" was a disco single released in March 1979 by The Osmonds. The disco influenced track was only released in the US as a promo 12" single taken from the album Steppin' Out. Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees produced the single but did not sing or play on the the tracks. Following the lack of success of this album and its single, the Osmonds switched to country music.
Tracklist: 01.The Police - Message In A Bottle (Edit) (3:48) 02.The Police - Landlord (3:08) "Message in a Bottle" is a song by English band The Police. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Reggatta de Blanc (1979). Written by the band's lead singer and bassist Sting, the song is ostensibly about a story of a castaway on an island, who sends out a message in a bottle to seek love. A year later, he has not received any sort of response, and despairs, thinking he is destined to be alone. The next day, he sees "a hundred billion bottles" on the shore, finding out that there are more people like him out there. The song was the first of their five UK number one singles. Rolling Stone ranked it number 65 on its list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time". The song also reached #1 in Spain and Ireland and top five in several other European countries and Australia. In the United States "Message In A Bottle" only peaked at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The "Edit" has yet to appear on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Van McCoy - The Hustle (Disco Mix) (6:27) 02.Van McCoy - Love Is The Answer (Disco Mix) (8:12) "The Hustle" is a disco song by songwriter/arranger Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony. It went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts during the summer of 1975. It also peaked at number 9 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report) and number 3 in the UK. It would eventually sell over one million copies and is one of the most popular songs of the disco era. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1976. While in New York City to make an album, McCoy composed the song after his music partner, Charles Kipps, watched patrons do a dance known as "the Hustle" in the nightclub Adam's Apple. The sessions were done at New York's Media Sound studio with pianist McCoy, bassist Gordon Edwards, drummer Steve Gadd, keyboardist Richard Tee, guitarists Eric Gale and John Tropea, and orchestra leader Gene Orloff. Producer Hugo Peretti contracted piccolo player Philip Bodner to play the lead melody. According to producers Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, who owned the Avco record label that originally released "The Hustle", McCoy met with them shortly before his death in 1979 to discuss ideas for a new, longer version of the song, in order to appease Avco's UK and German affiliates who were clamoring for a 12" disco single release. The new version, clocking in at just under 6-and-a-half minutes, was assembled posthumously as a remix, using parts of the original recording plus new parts, including drum, Syndrum, and a "little" Moog synthesizer. It was credited to Van McCoy alone or with an unnamed orchestra, mixed by "The Mix Masters", identity unknown. The b-side "Love Is The Answer" is also an extended "Disco Mix" but not credited as such on sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Village People - Ready For The 80's (Disco Mix With Special Christmas Message) (6:53) 02.Village People - Ready For The 80's (Disco Mix Without Message) (6:53) "Ready for the 80's" is a song recorded by American disco group the Village People. It was released in 1979 as the lead single from the group's fifth album Live and Sleazy. It peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. The song featured the debut of Ray Simpson as lead singer of the group, replacing Victor Willis (who appears on earlier tracks on the album).
Tracklist: 01.Wings - Goodnight Tonight (Special Disco Mix) (7:17) 02.Wings - Daytime Nightime Suffering (3:22) "Goodnight Tonight" is a single by the band Wings notable for its disco-inflected sound and spirited flamenco guitar break. It peaked at number five in both the United Kingdom and United States during 1979. The track did not appear on Wings' then-current album Back to the Egg (from which sessions this song was recorded); it was later included on the 1987 McCartney compilation, All the Best!. The 7" version was released as a bonus track on the 1993 reissue of McCartney II. "Goodnight Tonight" began as an instrumental backing track McCartney had recorded in 1978. Needing a single for Wings to accompany the Back to the Egg album, McCartney took out the track and brought it into the studio, where the full Wings line-up completed it. Since the track was over seven minutes long, an edited version was used as the single, with the full version available as a 12-inch single. A music video was made for the song, showing Wings performing in 1930s costumes; stills from the video were used on the single's sleeve. In the US, the single was the first released under McCartney's new deal with Columbia Records. In the UK, it was McCartney's first post-Beatle release on Parlophone. "Goodnight Tonight" was an international hit, reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as the UK Singles Chart. John Lennon, McCartney's former songwriting partner, later commented that he did not care for the song, but enjoyed McCartney's bass guitar on the single. The single was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over one million copies.
Tracklist: 01.Adam & The Ants - Antmusic (3:17) 02.Adam & The Ants - Fall-In (2:08) "Antmusic" is a song by Adam and the Ants, released as the third single in the UK in 1980 from the album Kings of the Wild Frontier (released 3 November 1980). "Antmusic" peaked at No. 2 in the UK in January 1981, being held off the top by the re-release of John Lennon's "Imagine" after his murder in New York City on 8 December 1980. The music video to "Antmusic" featured the group playing in a discothèque with a giant juke box, and persuading the young audience to turn away from disco music and dance to the new-styled 'Ant-Music'. The music video was directed by Steve Barron. The single spent five weeks at No. 1 in Australia, and earned the band platinum certification for sales of over 100,000. Adam and the Ants toured Australia in 1981 and appeared on influential TV pop show Countdown. Although some overseas singles include the 3:36 album version, the original UK vinyl 7" single is 3:15. This short version has never appeared on CD to date.
Tracklist: 01.Barbi and The Kens - Pay My Bills (2:26) 02.Barbi and The Kens - Uptown Downtown Cruising (3:26) 03.Barbi and The Kens - Just A Gigolo (4:12) 04.Barbi and The Kens - I'm Not Your Stepping Stone (3:09) Barbie and the Kens were a short lived 1980s new wave music project of Bobby Orlando, with one minor college radio hit, "Just a Gigolo", which peaked on the Billboard Club Play charts at No. 45 in 1981.The song is still in rotation on retro radio stations. The group released one mini LP on 7" vinyl format in the US. Tracks B1 and B2 are mixed together on the record no gaps between the two tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Barbra Streisand - Promises (Special Version) (5:55) "Promises" was the fourth single taken from Barbra Streisand's twenty-second studio album Guilty. Produced by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees "Promises", a more disco-oriented track released in May 1981, reached as high as number forty-eight. This song was also released on Streisand's first commercially released 12" single as a solo artist following her 1979 duet with Donna Summer, "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)", and two promotional singles released for "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)" in 1975, and "The Main Event/Fight" in 1979. This US promo 12" contains the "Special Version" on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.Berlin - A Matter Of Time (3:47) 02.Berlin - French Reggae (2:22) "A Matter Of Time" was the debut single by American new wave band Berlin released in early 1979 on Zone-H Records. The single was re-issued in 1980 featuring a replacement vocalist, Virginia Macolino, after Terri Nunn had temporarily left the band to pursue an acting career. This was followed by the album Information. The original 1979 version of "A Matter Of Time" featuring Terri Nunn on vocals was released on the compilation The Best Of Berlin in 1988. The b-side "French Reggae" is an instrumental non album track.
Tracklist: 01.Blondie - Atomic (Remix) (3:46) 02.Blondie - Die Young Stay Pretty (3:28) 03.Blondie - Heroes (Live) (6:28) "Atomic" is a song by American rock band Blondie from their fourth studio album, Eat to the Beat (1979). Written by Debbie Harry and Jimmy Destri and produced by Mike Chapman, the song was released as the album's third single. The 1980 single version of "Atomic" was a remix. The original 4:35 version as featured on the albums Eat to the Beat and 1981's The Best of Blondie opens with an intro inspired by the nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice" and includes an instrumental break with a bass guitar solo. The 7″ version mixed by Mike Chapman omits the "Three Blind Mice" intro and replaces the instrumental break with a repeat of the verse.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Fashion (Full Length Version) (4:49) 02.David Bowie - Fashion (Edited Version) (3:25) "Fashion" is a track from David Bowie's 1980 album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). It was released as the second single from the album and was accompanied, like its predecessor "Ashes to Ashes", by a highly regarded music video. "Fashion" was the second single from Scary Monsters and the first issued after the album's September 1980 release. The edited 7" cut reached No. 5 in the UK, and by hitting No. 70 in America gave Bowie his first chart single there for four years. Bowie performed the song on several tours, and it is included in the 1983 concert film Serious Moonlight. It was featured in the movie Clueless. During the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, "Fashion" was used during a tribute to the British fashion industry in a parade that featured a number of top models from the UK. According to co-producer Tony Visconti, "Fashion" was the last song completed in the Scary Monsters sessions, its bassline and some of the melody taking inspiration from Bowie's 1975 hit "Golden Years". Guest guitarist Robert Fripp contributed a series of harsh, mechanical riffs to complement the band's funk/reggae arrangement. The track was noted for its emotionally vacant choir effect, and the recurring onomatopoeia "beep beep" that Bowie had first used in an unreleased 1970 song called "Rupert the Riley". Another phrase in the lyrics that Bowie borrowed from his past was "People from Bad Homes", the title track of a 1973 album he recorded with his protégés The Astronettes, which went unreleased until 1995. References to a "goon squad" coming to town provoked theories that the song actually concerns fascism ("the National Front invade the discos", inferred NME critics Roy Carr and Charles Shaar Murray). However Bowie played down this interpretation in an interview shortly before the release of Scary Monsters, saying that what he was trying to do was "move on a little from that Ray Davies concept of fashion, to suggest more of a gritted teeth determination and an unsuredness about why one's doing it". Biographer David Buckley believed the song "poked fun at the banality of the dance-floor and the style fascists" of the New Romantic movement.
Tracklist: 01.David London - Samantha (Extended Version) (5:07) 02.David London - Sound Of The City (4:31) Born Dennis Hardy ("Fergie") Frederiksen on May 15th, 1951 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fergie started out as a musician and by 1964 was already performing with musicians much older than himself in nearby clubs. His singing came as a natural progression of performing with local bands. By the time Fergie had graduated high school he realized that he wanted to pursue a career as a singer, not as a musician. Old friend and guitarist Tommy Shaw recommended Fergie as his replacement in the Chicago based group MS Funk, when Shaw was leaving to join another Chicago outfit, Styx, so Fergie moved across the lake to the windy city in 1975. His stint with MS Funk was as brief as the groups career. In less than two years the group was gone. While with the band he met pianist Patrick Leonard, (also from Michigan), the two formed a friendship that turned into the formation of Trillion. Fergie recorded the groups debut album with Leonard in 1978 (Epic Records)
before leaving to pursue a solo career. Leonard continued for a second album with Trillion before later scoring hits for Madonna, Jody Watley and Elton John, among others. To further his solo career Fergie moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and began session work. This session work would lead to his meeting producer Jacques Morali and becoming "David London." In his role as David London he first appeared in 1980 on the soundtrack of "Can't Stop The Music." His contribution to the soundtrack were two tracks, both of which appeared on a promotional-only Casablanca 12" single. "Samantha" a tribute to the Valerie Perrine character in the movie, and the opening-credits track. "Sound Of The City" was the best thing on the album. It's rousing big band, horn blaring, cymbal crashing feel good atmosphere made it one of the year's club favorites. The songs were written and produced by Morali and Henri Belolo. Given the climate of music, particularly the death of disco, and the fact that Neil Bogart (head of Casablanca Records) was trying to distance himself and the company from it's "disco" image are probably two of the main reasons there was not another David London 12" single. He did release a 1981 "David London" album, but it failed to chart. Hiassociation with Morali & Belolo spilled over into his contributing vocals to the Village People's 1981 release "Renaissance." He can also be heard on the additional soundtracks of "Best Little Whorehouse In Texas," "All American Traffic Jam" and "Executioner's Song."
Tracklist: 01.Electric Light Orchestra - I'm Alive (3:46) 02.Electric Light Orchestra - Drum Dreams (3:00) "I'm Alive" is a song by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), released as a single in May 1980. It is featured in a sequence near the beginning of the feature film Xanadu. The song also appears on the soundtrack album Xanadu. In the film the song is heard as the Muses emerge from a graffiti-like portrait; Olivia Newton-John, playing Kira (Terpsichore), emerges last. The film's version of the song contains a fairly lengthy instrumental introduction, a small segment of which is used for the album version. The song has been recently updated in the version of Xanadu on Broadway. Included in the song's closing coda is Morse code which spells out "E.L.O.", they did something similar to this on two of their other songs, "Ocean Breakup" from 1973's On the Third Day and 1983's "Secret Messages". The b-side "Drum Dreams" is also featured in the film "Xanadu" in a slightly different version and is played during a skating sequnce with Gene Kelly during the film's finale, although the song is featured in the film it does not appear on the soundtrack LP or CD.
Tracklist: 01.Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John - All Over The World/Last Train To London (7:53) 02.Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John - Xanadu (3:29) 03.Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John - All Over The World (Edit) (3:45) Tonight there's gonna be a party All Over The World Happy New Year 2023! This 1980 France Promo 12” Single is a rare collectors item for both ELO and Olivia Newton-John fans and sells for a nice chunk of change if you have the rare opportunity to find a copy. This promo is one of my favorite and prized possessions from my Olivia Newton-John collection. I hope you enjoy it. The interesting thing about this particular release is that it contains not only Olivia’s hit single “Xanadu”, but it also contains a continuous mix of ELO’s “All Over The World” and “Last Train To London” as far as I know this mix is only available on this release. Also of note “All Over The World” is an edited version removing the crowd noise found on the intro of the "Xanadu" soundtrack LP version. “All Over The World” was released hot on the heels of the single “Xanadu” , this was the third Top 20 ELO single released from the 1980 soundtrack, peaking at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. “Last Train To london” was was taken fom the 1979 ELO album “Discovery” the song was released in the US in early 1980 and peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Xanadu” is performed by the Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John. Newton-John sings the primary vocals, with ELO adding “parenthetic” vocals in the style of their other songs on the “Xanadu” soundtrack, along with providing the instrumentation. A rare collaboration for ELO, the single reached #1 in several countries and was the band’s only UK #1 single when it peaked there for two weeks in July 1980. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Go-Go's - We Got The Beat (2:13) 02.Go-Go's - How Much More (2:59) 16Bit This is the original 1980 Stiff recording produced by Paul L. Wexler. "We Got the Beat" is a song recorded by the American rock band the Go-Go's. Written by the group's lead guitarist and keyboardist Charlotte Caffey, and considered to be their signature song, the band recorded the song in 1980 and it was released in May as a single in the UK on Stiff Records. The song's single release brought the Go-Go's underground credibility in the UK. The song climbed to No. 35 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart due to the popularity of the song in clubs as an import. It is considered a new wave classic hit. The Go-Go's re-recorded the song for their debut album, Beauty and the Beat, released in July 1981. "We Got the Beat" was released as the album's second single in January 1982 on I.R.S. records produced by Richard Gottehrer & Rob Freeman becoming the hit version most are familiar with.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - A Rolling Stone (5:40) 02.Grace Jones - Sinning (5:07) "A Rolling Stone" is a 1980 single by Jamaican singer Grace Jones. The song was recorded on Jones' 1980 album Warm Leatherette, her first post-disco album, and was released as the first single from the album in the UK. It didn't garner much attention and was quickly followed by "Love Is the Drug" and "Private Life". Unlike the majority of the Warm Leatherette album's material the song wasn't a cover version but a new composition co-written by Jones herself, Deniece Williams and Fritz Baskett. In the lyrics Jones complains to her lover about something missing in their relationship, which is affection. The 7" single featured an edited version of "Sinning", the opening track from the previous disco album Muse as the B-side. The 12" single included an extended remix of "A Rolling Stone" which was only released in the UK and still remains unreleased on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Fame (Special Mix) (7:33) 02.Irene Cara - Fame (Extended Version) (5:13) 03.Irene Cara - Hot Lunch Jam (4:10) "Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) that was released in 1980, and achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original movie. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980, and the Golden Globe Award for the same. "Fame" rose to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1980. It also reached number one on the Billboard dance chart for one week. The song was not released in the United Kingdom until 1982, so it would coincide with the UK premiere of the Fame television series. It hit number one in the UK Singles Chart for three weeks. This rare 12" contains a special mix by Disconet remixer Ed Smith and is exclusive to this release.
Tracklist: 01.Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (3:26) 02.Joy Division - These Days (3:26) 03.Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (Pennine Version) (3:12) "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post-punk band Joy Division. It was written in August 1979, and debuted when the band supported Buzzcocks on their UK tour from September to November of that same year. It is one of the few songs in which singer Ian Curtis played guitar (albeit somewhat minimally) on live versions. The lyrics ostensibly reflect the problems in his marriage to Deborah Curtis, as well as his general frame of mind in the time leading up to his suicide in May 1980. The title is an ironic reference to "Love Will Keep Us Together". Deborah had the phrase "Love Will Tear Us Apart" inscribed on Ian's memorial stone. The song was first released as a single in June 1980 and became the band's first chart hit, reaching number 13 in the UK Singles Chart. That October, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" peaked at number 42 on the American disco/dance chart. It also reached number 1 in New Zealand in June 1981. The band postponed their US tour after Curtis's death, performed a few short sets as The No-Names, then finally renamed the group as New Order. The song was originally recorded at Pennine Studios, Oldham on 8 January 1980 along with the B-side, "These Days". This version was similar to the version the band played live. Ian Curtis and Martin Hannett, however, disliked this version, which has since become known as the "Pennine version", and, as a consequence, the band reconvened at Strawberry Studios, Stockport in March to re-record it. Whilst Curtis, who generally did not play guitar at all, played guitar on the song live – the band taught him D major specifically – the guitar on the recording was a 12-string Eko guitar played by Sumner.
Tracklist: 01.Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (7:46) 02.Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Instrumental/Do It Yourself) (5:52) "The Breaks" is a 1980 single by American rapper Kurtis Blow from his self-titled debut album. It peaked at #87 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first certified gold rap song, and the second certified gold 12-inch single. In 2008, the song ranked #10 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs. "The Breaks" repeats the word "break" (or any of its homophones) 84 times over six and a half minutes. It features six breakdowns (seven including the outro) while there are three definitions for "break," "to break" or "brakes" used in the lyrics. Unlike most hip-hop songs which sample prerecorded funk, the funk beat in this song is original (contrary to suggestions that it sampled "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers). The single hit #87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart, and #9 on the U.S. Billboard dance chart. It sold over 500,000 copies, becoming the first rap song to earn a gold certification from the RIAA and the second 12-inch single to earn a gold certification, following "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer.
Tracklist: 01.Mi-Sex - Computer Games (Special Version) (4:42) 02.Mi-Sex - Graffiti Crimes (3:52) Mi-Sex (also spelt MiSex) was a New Zealand New Wave rock band active from 1978 to 1984. Led by Steve Gilpin as vocalist, they were best known for their singles "Computer Games" in 1979 and "People" in 1980. In August 1978 the band headed to Sydney, where they quickly became a major live drawcard. They were soon signed to the Australian division of CBS Records by the label's then A&R manager/House producer Peter Dawkins, himself an expatriate New Zealander who is best known for his productions with another former New Zealand group based in Australia, Dragon. The band released their debut album "Graffiti Crimes" in July 1979 which coincided with their national tour as the support act for Talking Heads. The LP included their biggest hit, the synthesizer-driven "Computer Games", a Burns/Stanton composition released in Australia on October 1, 1979 and in 1981 throughout Europe. The single went to #1 in Australia, made the top 5 in New Zealand, and also charted in 20 countries including Canada #2 and Argentina #9. In the US the song peaked at #61 on the Billboard Dance Chart. "Computer Games" won the award for Best Australian Single at the 1979 TV Week/Countdown Music Awards. The music video was filmed on location at what was at the time Control Data Corporation's North Sydney centre. The "Special Version" of "Computer Games" is a slightly longer mix than what appears on the album clocking in at 4:41 instead of the 3:53 LP version.
Tracklist: 01.New Musik - Living By Numbers (3:30) 02.New Musik - Sad Films (2:39) New Musik were an English synthpop group active from 1977 to 1982. "Living By Numbers" was the second single taken from the groups debut album "From A To B" released in April 1980. "Living By Numbers" was the bands most succesful single peaking at #13 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Nightmares In Wax - Black Leather (5:03) 02.Nightmares In Wax - Girl Song (3:23) 03.Nightmares In Wax - Shangri-La (3:32) "Birth Of A Nation" is the debut 7" EP by Liverpool based post-punk group Nightmares In Wax managed by Francesco Mellina. Nightmares in Wax released only one EP during its brief existence, but that sole release was unforgettable. Neither did the band truly die, rather it evolved into the even more memorable Dead or Alive. Singer Pete Burns already had one failed group behind him when he formed Nightmares in Wax. The Mystery Girls also included Pete Wylie, Julian Cope, and Phil Hurst, and managed to play their first and final show on the same night. That gig, opening for Sham 69 at Liverpool’s legendary punk club Eric’s, took place on November 4, 1977. The group folded immediately after, with the members going their separate ways. Pete Burns returned to the music scene with Nightmares in Wax, in February 1979, alongside an interminably shifting lineup that even the most devoted fan could barely keep track of, had the band actually had such loyal creatures. They didn’t, and Burns himself later claimed the group was deliberately attempting to be the worst in history. Regardless, Nightmares in Wax did slowly gain a following, mainly comprising “real loonies,” as the singer himself described them. One of these hardy souls was Pete Fulwell, head of the local Inevitable Records label. The band’s lineup still hadn’t solidified, but Inevitable offered them a deal all the same. Burns was joined at the session by his former Mystery Girls’ compatriot, drummer Phil Hurst, keyboardist Martin Healy, bassist Walter Ogden, and guitarist Mick Reid. The ensuing EP, Birth of a Nation opened with “Black Leather,” a roaring homage to motorcyclists and musically a tribute to Iggy Pop’s “Sister Midnight.” The song also contained a hint of things to come, when halfway through, the group suddenly broke into K.C. & the Sunshine Band’s “That’s the Way” — subsequently revived by Burns for Dead or Alive’s first hit single. The EP was released in February 1980 and sold respectably, but the lineup had already splintered. Bassist Ogden was first to go, replaced by a new member named Ambrose, who subsequently followed his predecessor into Hollycaust, an early incarnation of Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Reid, too, left, and filling in the now considerable gaps were ex-Upsets Sue James, the singularly named Mitch, and music vet Joe Musker, formerly drummer with Merseybeat legends the Fourmost. Nightmares in Wax now continued to exist more as a concept than as a functioning band; still, in May 1980, the group was offered a local radio session. There, without warning and mere minutes before recording began, Burns decided to change the group’s name to Dead or Alive. This, he claimed, was because he didn’t want to be associated with the arty bands now permeating the Liverpool scene: Echo & the Bunnymen, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Dalek I Love You, and so forth. Nightmares in Wax was dead, Dead or Alive was born, and Burn’s rise to stardom was now beginning in earnest. After the success of Dead Or Alive The EP was later reissued in 1985 as a 12" which omitted the track "Girl Song".
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Magic (4:29) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Fool Country (2:28) On August 8, 1980 the film "Xanadu" starring Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck and Gene Kelly was released to theaters in the US. Not a financial success, Xanadu earned mixed to negative critical reviews and was an inspiration for the creation of the Golden Raspberry Awards to memorialize the worst films of the year. Despite the lacklustre performance of the film, the soundtrack album became a huge commercial success around the world, and was certified double platinum in the United States. The song "Magic" was a U.S. number one hit for Newton-John, and the title track (by Newton-John and ELO) reached number one in the UK and several other countries around the world. Now 35 years later "Xanadu" is even more popular than when it was originally released showing at midnight movies becoming a cult classic. "Magic" is a 1980 song performed by Olivia Newton-John, from the soundtrack to the film Xanadu. The song was number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks beginning on August 2, 1980. "Magic" became Newton-John's biggest Adult Contemporary hit to date, spending five weeks at the top of that chart. It was also her biggest pop hit until "Physical" ruled the Hot 100 for ten weeks beginning in November 1981. Billboard magazine ranked "Magic" as the third most popular single of 1980, behind only "Call Me" by Blondie and "Another Brick in the Wall, Part II" by Pink Floyd. The song also reached number 4 in Australia and number 32 in the UK. The B-side "Fool Country" was featured in the film but did not appear on the soundtrack. The song did finally appear on CD for the first time on the Olivia Newton-John compilation Gold released in 2005.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John & Cliff Richard - Suddenly (4:00) 02.Olivia Newton-John - You Made Me Love You (3:04) "Suddenly" is a song from the soundtrack album Xanadu, and is the love theme from the 1980 film of the same name. The song is performed as a duet between Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard. It was written by John Farrar who also produced the record. It was released on Jet Records and reached No. 15 in the UK charts in October 1980 and reached No. 20 in the US. "Suddenly" is a 1980 duet by Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard from the soundtrack album "Xanadu". "Suddenly" was written and produced by John Farrar. The single debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on October 25, 1980 peaking at #20. In the Uk the single reached #15. The b-side "You Made Me Love You" performed by Olivia Newton-John was written by James V. Monaco, the lyrics by Joseph McCarthy. The song is featured in the film "Xanadu" but was not included on it's soundtrack. "You Made Me Love You" has never been released on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John ^ Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu (3:28) 02.Olivia Newton-John ^ Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu (Special Disco Version) (4:48) “Xanadu” is the title song from the album Xanadu, the soundtrack to the 1980 film of the same name. The song is performed by the Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John. Newton-John sings the primary vocals, with ELO adding “parenthetic” vocals in the style of their other songs on the “Xanadu” soundtrack, along with providing the instrumentation. A rare collaboration for ELO, the single reached no.1 in several countries and was the band’s only UK #1 single when it peaked there for two weeks in July 1980. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu (Disco Mix) (6:24) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Fool Country (2:26) "Xanadu" is the title song from the album Xanadu, the soundtrack to the 1980 film of the same name. The song is performed by the Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John. Newton-John sings the primary vocals, with ELO adding "parenthetic" vocals in the style of their other songs on the "Xanadu" soundtrack, along with providing the instrumentation. A rare collaboration for ELO, the single reached no.1 in several countries and was the band's only UK #1 single when it peaked there for two weeks in July 1980. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Our Daughters Wedding - Lawnchairs (3:27) 02.Our Daughters Wedding - Airline (3:25) Our Daughters Wedding was an American synthpop trio from New York, consisting of Layne Rico on synthesizer, Keith Silva on vocals and keyboards, and Scott Simon on bass-synth and saxophone. The group took their name from a section of greeting cards. In 1981, they released the internationally successful "Lawnchairs". It peaked at #49 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1981. They toured with other bands of the day including U2, Duran Duran, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Iggy Pop, The Psychedelic Furs and frequently appeared on MTV as guest hosts. Their television resume also included various shows on BBC Television.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot (7" Mix) (2:50) 02.Pat Benatar - Prisoner Of Love (3:07) "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" is a song written by Canadian singer/songwriter Eddie Schwartz, and recorded by American singer Pat Benatar in 1980. In 1980, it was released as the second single from her second album Crimes of Passion. It hit #7 in Cash Box, and reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first Top 10 hit. "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" sold well over a million copies in the US, achieving a gold certification by the RIAA. The song is one of Benatar's most recognizable. The 7" single contains a slightly remixed version with more prominent guitar not heard on the album release. This has not appeared on CD as far as I know.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - We Live For Love (Original LP New Wave Mix) (3:47) 02.Pat Benatar - I Need A Lover (3:24) 03.Pat Benatar - If You Think You Know How To Love Me (3:44) “We Live For Love” was the fifth single taken from the debut album “In The Heat Of The Night” by Pat Benatar, the single was released on Released: February 25, 1980. We Live for Love”, which became Benatar’s first top-10 entry in any country when it rose to No. 8 in Canada, while also reaching the top 30 in the US, New Zealand, and Australia, her first sizable hit in the latter. In France, “We Live for Love” reached the top 40. This 12? contains the “new wave” mix which appeared on the original 1st pressing 1979 vinyl, cassette, and 8-track releases of the LP “In The Heat Of The Night” this version was later replaced on subsequent pressings with a remixed more rock version. Making the “new wave” mix pretty rare. As far as I know, it has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Rheingold - Dreiklangs-Dimensionen (5:53) 02.Rheingold - Fluss (4:49) "Dreiklangs-Dimensionen" was the most succesful single by Rheingold a German New Wave group that consisted of Bodo Staiger (vocals, guitar), Lothar Manteuffel (lyrics) und Brigitte Kunze (keyboard). They sang both in German and English and released three LP’s and several singles between 1980 and 1984. Lothar Manteuffel teamed up with former Kraftwerk musician Karl Bartos to form Elektric Music and Bodo Staiger was working with ex Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür and today he’s busy as a music producer.
Tracklist: 01.Rod Stewart - Passion (Long Version) (7:36) 02.Rod Stewart - Passion (Short Version) (5:36) "Passion" was the first single released in 1980 from Rod Stewarts tenth solo studio album 'Foolish Behaviour". The single peaked at #17 in the UK while reaching the #5 position on the US Billnoard Hot 100 in November 1980.
Tracklist: 01.Rough Trade - Shakedown (2:30) 02.Madelynn von Ritz - When I Close My Eyes I See Blood (2:01) "Shakedown" is a song by Canadian new wave rock band Rough Trade centred on singer Carole Pope and multi-instrumentalist Kevan Staples. The band was noted for their provocative lyrics and stage antics; singer Pope often performed in bondage attire, and their 1981 hit "High School Confidential" was one of the first explicitly lesbian-themed Top 40 hits in the world.."Shakedown" was recorded exclusively for inclusion on the soundtrack for the 1980 psychological thriller Cruising directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino. The single was only released in the Netherlands by Lorimar Records. The b-side "When I Close My Eyes I See Blodd" recorded by Madelynn von Ritz is another track from the film's soundtrack. Since it's release the highly controversial film along with it's soundtrack have become cult classics.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short (Mix 1) (6:31) 02.Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short (Version) (Mix 2) (3:57) "To Cut a Long Story Short" is a 1980 song by Spandau Ballet. It was their debut single and reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. It appeared on the album Journeys to Glory. The song has been speculated to be about a veteran, perhaps of Vietnam, who is drafted and suffers from PTSD; the lyrics are told from the man's point of view as a boy being drafted, how he gets no answers as to why he must join the war. "To Cut a Long Story Short" was Vince Clarke's inspiration to write Depeche Mode's "Just Can't Get Enough", to which the keyboard style bears a certain similarity. The signature riff from "To Cut a Long Story Short" is used as a sample looping throughout the Freestylers track "In Love with You" on their album Adventures in Freestyle.
Tracklist: 01.Sylvia Mason - We've Gotta Dance (5:57) 02.Sylvia Mason - Hello Super Duper Star (5:28) Sylvia Mason-James born in 1959 is a British singer who has worked extensively as a backing vocalist and solo artist. She started her career with the disco band Voyage in 1977. In 1979 Sylvia recorded her self titled solo album produced by Marc Chantereau & Pierre-Alain Dahan also from the disco-group Voyage. "We've Gotta Dance" was the first single taken from the album. The single peaked at #70 on US Billboard Dance/Disco chart in Nvember 1980. Sylvia Mason has sang back up vocals for artists such as Go West, Simple Minds, Cher, Sheena Easton and Pet Shop Boys just to name a few.
Tracklist: 01.The B-52's - Give Me Back My Man (3:53) 02.The B-52's - Give Me Back My Man (Version) (3:47) "Give Me Back My Man" is a song written and recorded by the American rock band The B-52's. It was released as the second single from their 1980 album Wild Planet and is one of many solo vocal performances from Cindy Wilson in the band's earlier years. "Give Me Back My Man" was a staple in The B-52's concerts in the 1980s and was usually one of the first few songs played. Early on, it was played just as it was on the record, with Schneider playing extra synth and glockenspiel. After the release of the Party Mix! album in 1981, the band performed "Give Me Back My Man" and others in the extended style in which they were presented on that album. The song was re-integrated into the set of the B-52's 2008 Funplex tour. The song charted on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart along with album track "Party Out of Bounds" and prior single "Private Idaho", reaching number five (chart rules at the time allowed multiple album tracks to occupy the same position together). Released as a single in the UK, it hit number sixty-one on the UK Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Empire State Human (3:11) 02.The Human League - Introducing (3:14) "Empire State Human" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League. The song was written by Philip Oakey, Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh. It was co-produced by The Human League and Colin Thurston, and recorded at Monumental Studios in Sheffield. The song was the third single to be released by the original line-up of the Human League, and the first and only single from the band's 1979 debut album Reproduction. Upon its first release in October 1979, the single failed to chart. However, it was re-released in June 1980 and fared slightly better, reaching number 62 in the UK Singles Chart. For the re-release, Virgin Records included a free copy of the single "Only After Dark" with the first 15,000 copies as a sweetener. Lyrically, "Empire State Human" is a song about becoming powerful using the analogy of size, with Oakey declaring that he wants to be "tall" a total of 60 times in 3 minutes. Uncut magazine drew a comparison with Oakey's own personal ambition: “ "I wanna be tall, tall, tall, as big as a wall, wall, wall". Oakey's Nietzschian pop fantasy reflected his own burgeoning full-on pop ambitions... ” The B-side, "Introducing", is an instrumental produced by The Human League. Oakey sang on the original recording but the vocals were not used on the released version. The open shirted man on the cover artwork is band member Ian Craig Marsh's father.
Tracklist: 01.The Quick - Young Men Drive Fast (6:41) 02.The Quick - Small Blond Box (3:07) "Young Men Drive Fast" is a 1980 single by UK dance pop duo The Quick. The group consisted of vocalist Colin "Col" Campsie and bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane. "Young Men Drive Fast" debuted on the US Billboard dance chart on April 4, 1981 peaking at #41 spending sixteen weeks on the survey. The single was taken from the duo's debut album Fascinating Rhythm.
Tracklist: 01.Viola Wills - If You Could Read My Mind (Special U.S. Disco-Net Version) (11:55) 02.Viola Wills - If You Could Read My Mind (Long Version) (6:52) "If You Could Read My Mind" is a song written and originally recorded by Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. In 1980 American pop singer, Viola Wills peaked at number two for five weeks on the dance/disco charts with a dance version of the song. That same year an album of the same name was released on the Hansa International Records label. This Limited Edition 12" released in the Netherlands contains the nearly twelve minute "Special U.S. Disco-Net Version" along with the "Original Long Version" on the b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - Fade To Grey (6:15) 02.Visage - The Steps (3:15) "Fade to Grey" is the second single by the British pioneers of the New Romantic movement Visage, released on Polydor Records in 1980. The song was the band's most successful single. It entered the singles charts in late 1980, peaking at no. 8 in the UK Singles Chart and reaching no. 1 in Germany and Switzerland. Steve Strange was on lead vocals; the French lyrics were spoken by Rusty Egan's Belgian girlfriend Brigitte Arens. The music video became one of the first videoclips that Kevin Godley and Lol Creme directed, before they became known for their works with the Police, Duran Duran and Herbie Hancock. The song features the same lyrics in two languages, English and French. The English lyrics are sung, whereas the French lyrics are spoken by a female voice. Steve Strange and Midge Ure both claimed to have been the one who came up with the idea for the French vocal in the track. On the finished track, the French vocal was performed by Brigitte Arens, a young student from Luxembourg who was Rusty Egan's girlfriend at the time. On the album, the song is credited to Billy Currie, Chris Payne and Midge Ure. In his 2002 autobiography, Strange said it was not fair to credit the song to Ure, Currie and Payne only, since his input was significant and he was "the focal point of the group". Currie and Payne worked on the instrumental part during the sound checks on Gary Numan's 1979 tour. Cedric Sharpley, the drummer of Numan's backing band, was also heavily involved. In those days it was called "Toot City". While setting the track listing of the Visage album, Midge Ure suggested the use of the melody and wrote the song's lyrics.
Tracklist: 01.39 Lyon Street - Kites (Full Length Version) (4:48) 02.The Associates - A Girl Named Property (4:57) "Kites" was a one off single released on May 11, 1981 (Credited to 39 Lyon Street). Taking advantage of a clause in their contract that allowed them to record for other labels as long as Billy Mackenzie did not sing lead, they produced a version of Simon Dupree and the Big Sound's 1967 hit, with vocals from Billy's old friend Christine Beveridge. (Beveridge and another old partner in crime Steve Reid, performed together as Orbidoig. Billy took to announcing that Christine was one of his favourite singers, much to her embarrassment.) 39 Lyon Street was the address of Christine's Dundee flat. An edited version of "Kites" appears on The Associates compilation "Singles" as far as I know the full length 12" version has not appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me (4:23) 02.ABBA - On And On And On (3:41) In the spirit of Valentine's Day I thought it would be romantic to have a week of LOVE featuring Disco tracks with LOVE in the title. Oh baby! It's going to be far out! "Lay All Your Love on Me" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA in 1980 for their seventh studio album, Super Trouper. The original was released only as a 12-inch single in 1981 in limited territories, rather than as a standard 7-inch record. At the time, it was the highest selling 12-inch record in UK chart history, where it peaked at No. 7. Slant Magazine placed it at No. 60 on their list of the greatest dance songs of all time. "Lay All Your Love On Me" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Danchart on May 2, 1981 after spending 28 weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.ABBA - The Visitors (Long Version) (5:45) 02.ABBA - The Visitors (Short Version) (4:22) "The Visitors" (working title "Den första", meaning "The First"), also known as "The Visitors (Crackin' Up)", is a 1981 song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It is the title track from the band's studio album of the same name, and was released as the fourth and final single in April 1982. The lead vocal was performed by Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The official stated theme is a protest against the persecution of political dissidents in the Soviet Union at the time, as ABBA seemed to put political issues into their lyrics in the final days of the group. Björn Ulvaeus has stated that at the time of release he preferred that the song should have a sense of mystery so did not explain the exact meaning. In 1982, the album The Visitors was banned in the Soviet Union, possibly due to the band allowing a video of "When All Is Said and Done" to be shown in the United States Information Agency television special, Let Poland Be Poland, along with a spoken message from Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, broadcast via satellite around the world on 31 January 1982. The show, which also featured Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Orson Welles, Henry Fonda, UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and US President Ronald Reagan, was a public protest against the then-recent imposition of martial law in Poland. However, ABBA's segment was not included in the broadcast. The official reason given was time constraints. However, in a Rapport interview, Björn Ulvaeus mentioned that their message referenced human rights issues in several countries, including El Salvador and Chile. This has led to speculation that political considerations might have influenced the decision to exclude the segment, although this remains unconfirmed. "The Visitors" was released as the album's second (and final) single in the US instead of "Head over Heels," which remained as the B-side. The single peaked just outside the Top 60 at No. 63 on the singles chart in the U.S., and a double A-sided "The Visitors/When All Is Said and Done" 12" single reached No. 8 on the Billboard dance chart. AllMusic reviewer Bruce Eder retrospectively described the song as "a topical song about Soviet dissidents that also manages to be very catchy." Even though the song did not have any success in some countries, "The Visitors" was No. 1 in Costa Rica. ++ The "Short Version" included on this U.S. 12" Promo is a vinyl only exclusive, and has not appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Tears Are Not Enough (Extended Version) (7:47) 02.ABC - Alphabet Soup (12" Version) (8:03) "Tears Are Not Enough" is the debut single by English new wave band ABC. It was released on 16 October 1981 on two formats (7" and 12").
The version that can be heard on the Lexicon of Love album was re-recorded by the band and produced by Trevor Horn. It features lavish orchestration by Art Of Noise's Anne Dudley, one of several on the LP. According to Horn, they were her first ever string arrangements. The song was ranked at number 7 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1981 by NME. The single peaked at No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Tears Are Not Enough" was released as the B-side of "Poison Arrow".
Tracklist: 01.Adam And The Ants - Stand And Deliver (Single Version) (3:08) 02.Adam And The Ants - Beat My Guest (3:11) "Stand and Deliver" is a song by English new wave band Adam and the Ants, released as the lead single from their third studio album, Prince Charming (1981). It was the band's first No. 1 hit in the UK. The phrase "stand and deliver - your money or your life", used in the lyrics, is commonly associated with highwaymen in 18th century England. Adam and the Ants' previous single, "Antmusic", debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 6 December 1980. It spent nine weeks in the top 10, peaking at No. 2, but was denied the No. 1 position by the re-release of John Lennon's "Imagine" after his murder in New York City on 8 December 1980. "Stand and Deliver" became the band's first No. 1 when it debuted at the top spot on 9 May 1981, and remained there for five weeks. It has sold 1.03 million copies in the UK. On the US Dance chart, "Stand and Deliver" peaked at #38. Copies of the single "Stand and Deliver" b/w "Beat My Guest" were included as a free bonus item with some vinyl copies of the US version of the album Kings of the Wild Frontier on Epic Records. Epic's cassette edition appended the two tracks to each end of either side of the tape. A slightly different version of "Stand and Deliver" was then featured on their follow-up LP, Prince Charming, released in November 1981. "Beat Ny Guest" It was fairly common for Ant to record new versions his pre-1980 compositions for the B-side of his singles. For this single, an old Ant song dating back at least to May 1977 was used. "Beat My Guest" was the first song Adam and the Ants played at their official debut gig at the Institute of Contemporary Arts restaurant on 10 May 1977. A full band recording was made in the same 14 July 1977 Chappell Studios recording session that had produced the version of Plastic Surgery featured in Derek Jarman's film Jubilee. The version on the B-Side of this single was recorded in August 1980 during sessions for the Kings of the Wild Frontier album and featured the band's previous bass player Kevin Mooney.
Tracklist: 01.Animal Magnet - Welcome To The Monkey House (12" Version) (5:38) 02.Animal Magnet - Game Over, Player 1 (3:54) "Welcome To The Monkey House" is a 1981 single by British New Romantic five piece band Animal Magnet formed in London in 1980, featuring Paul Caplin and Richard Magnet. In 1981, the band were a support act for Duran Duran on their first national tour and released their debut single "Tomorrow Will Do". This was followed by "Welcome to the Monkey House" which didn't reach the UK Top 40 Chart, but EMI did not delete it for a long time. The reason being it sold weekly in very small amounts and became a club hit in cities including Birmingham. Paul Caplin left Animal Magnet to become the 'secret mastermind' behind the 1980s avant-garde new wave pop project Haysi Fantayzee.
Tracklist: 01.Berlin - The Metro (4:12) 02.Berlin - Tell Me Why (4:12) "The Metro" is a new wave song written by John Crawford for his band, Berlin. The song first appeared on Berlin's breakthrough album Pleasure Victim, released on the independent label Enigma in 1982 and re-released on Geffen in 1983. "The Metro" became the third single from the album, and the second to appear on the Geffen label. It was produced and engineered (as was most of the album) by the band's then-drummer and drum programmer, Daniel Van Patten. The song is known as epitomizing the new wave genre, for showing the genre for what it essentially was: a blending of punk rock and pop, with heavy use of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer. Terri Nunn said the song, which was a breakthrough hit for Berlin, "defined us and defined that period of music." The single surpassed the Hot 100 peak of their previous cult hit, "Sex (I'm A...)", going to #58, and it remains their third-highest charting single in the U.S. **This 7" is the original 1981 US release on the now obsolete M.A.O. Records label. The single contains the original mixes that were re-recorded for the Pleasure Victim EP. Not available elsewhere. The single also has alternate artwork and the labels list the sides as "E" and "W".
Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself (Long Version) (4:51) 02.Billy Idol - Untouchables (3:36) 03.Billy Idol - Mony Mony (5:02) 04.Billy Idol - Baby Talk (3:12) "Don't Stop" is the first solo release by rock singer Billy Idol. Released in the US in 1981, it contains a cover of Tommy James and the Shondells' UK #1 "Mony Mony," that would become a later hit for him as a live version in 1987. It also contains the song "Dancing with Myself", which had previously been a commercially unsuccessful single release for Idol's former band Gen X in the United Kingdom in 1980. "Dancing With Myself" (from that band's LP Kiss Me Deadly) was not re-recorded for the Don't Stop EP release but was remixed from Gen X's 6:05 minute long extended version of the song and edited down into 4:50 minutes, from which a drum solo and chorus section were removed. "Untouchables" is another Gen X song taken from the 1980 album Kiss Me Deadly, which was re-recorded for Don't Stop. The EP peaked at #71 on the Billboard 200 and generated considerable anticipation for the full-length album Billy Idol, released the following year. For this promo release the track listing is in a different order on the vinyl than on other releases and what is listed on the sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Bim - Romance (Extended Version) (7:57) 02.Bim - Gift Of Time (6:17) "Romance" is a 1981 New Wave single by U.K. band Bim. The band released several singles in the early 80s and one album titled Boobams Out! on Swerve Records. After the band fell into obscurity Lead vocalist Cameron McVey went on to work with such musicians as Massive Attack, Portishead, All Saints, Sugababes, Mutya Keisha Siobhan and his wife Neneh Cherry. McVey was also the second half of the duo Morgan/McVey who released one single in 1986 titled Looking Good Diving, widh was produced by Stock Aitkin Waterman. The song was re-worked for Neneh Cherry and titled Buffalo Stance. The photo on the front cover is lead vocalist Cameron McVey.
Tracklist: 01.Blondie - Rapture (Special Disco Mix) (10:00) 02.Blondie - Live It Up (Special Disco Mix) (8:14) "Rapture" is a song by the American pop rock band Blondie from their fifth studio album, Autoamerican (1980). In January 1981, "Rapture" was released as the second and final single from the album. The song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it stayed for two weeks. It was the first No. 1 song in the U.S. to feature rap vocals. The song peaked at No. 4 in Australia and No. 5 in the United Kingdom. "Rapture" is a combination of disco, funk, and hip hop with the rap section forming an extended coda. The song title "Rapture" served to indicate this element. While it was not the first single featuring rapping to be commercially successful, it was the first to top the charts. Its lyrics were especially notable for namechecking hip-hop pioneers Fab Five Freddy and Grandmaster Flash.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - The Mile High Club (4:00) 02.Bow Wow Wow - C30,C60,C90 Go! (6:07) "The Mile High Club" is a UK promo omly single recorded by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. The single was produced as an invitation to an event at Markthalle Club in Hamburg, Germany. A similiar release under the title " Studio 54 New York Presents The Mile High Club" was also issued for the band's event at Studio 54 in New Yorka, around 2000 copies were pressed and given out at both events.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - Prince Of Darkness (12" Version) (4:13) 02.Bow Wow Wow - Orangutang/Sinner, Sinner, Sinner (5:05) "Prince Of Darkness" was the third single released by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. The song was only released as a single, but a mostly instrumental version made it on the corresponding album as "sinner! sinner! sinner!". "Prince Of Darkness" debuted on the UK singles chart August 15, 1981 peaking at #58. For the 12" "Orangutang" is not listed on the sleeve or labels and is mixed with "Sinner, Sinner, Sinner" I did not seperate the tracks in order to keep the integrity of the original vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Boystown Gang - Remember Me / Ain't No Mountain High Enough Suite (13:57) 02.Boystown Gang - Cruisin' The Streets (13:12) The blockbuster success of the Village People proved one of two things: either middle America was finally willing to embrace post-Stonewall queer culture in all its out-and-proud glory, or else your average Reagan voters wouldn't recognize a homosexual even if he sold their teenage sons poppers and stuffed the cash into his assless chaps. Regardless, the Village People phenomenon spawned untold numbers of cash-in records that ratcheted the camp appeal into the danger zone. The “postdisco” recording industry in San Francisco between 1978 and 1984. For most of America, disco died in 1979. Gay people, however, continued to dance, and in the Castro enterprising gay DJs, record producers, and musicians started their own small dance music record labels to make up for the lack of new, danceable music. The sound derived its aesthetic from San Francisco’s unique queer configuration of elements, but immediately this music had a reach far beyond the Bay Area, with Megatone Records, Moby Dick Records, and other labels achieving worldwide success with San Francisco artists such as Sylvester, Patrick Cowley, Lisa, and Boys Town Gang creating the world’s first gay-owned, gay-produced music for a dancing audience. In 1980, DJ Bill Motley saw an opportunity to form a disco group that catered to San Francisco's large gay clientele. In his search to form a group, he auditioned hundreds of vocalists, both male and female. Local cabaret singer Cynthia Manley captured the lead spot. The idea was originally for one 12" single with two tracks of high energy disco music. Motley, a Diana Ross fan, picked two Ashford & Simpson songs to form a medley for the A-side track. For the B-side track, he wrote a disco drama in four acts. A private record label was founded to release the two songs. "Remember Me"/"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is a Diana Ross medley the song became a huge dance hit in the U.S. peaking at #5 on the Dance/Disco chart. The song was also a top 20 hit in Belgium and the Netherlands. "Cruisin' the Streets" The extended version of the song includes a lengthy dialogue taking place at night in what is clearly implied to be Folsom Street in San Francisco. The dialogue consists of gay men cruising each other, discussing their sexual encounters and conversing with a female prostitute. At one point, a police car stops and three policemen step out and confront two men who are engaging in sexual activity as a female prostitute looks on. One of the officers asks the others what should be done, and the third officer states that he knows "just what to do to 'em" and from the subsequent noises it is implied that the officers are having sex with the two men, and the prostitute. "Cruisin' the Streets" was a snapshot of San Francisco's South of Market Distric at the time. **ABOUT THE VINYL RESTORATION This record was a challenge maybe due to the length of the tracks and the pressing. On Side AA there is some sibilance baked into the track especially on the female spoken dialogue parts not really much that can be done about that. Still I think everything turned out nicely. I hope you enjoy it.
Tracklist: 01.Buckner & Garcia - Pac-Man Fever (Club Version) (5:48) 02.Buckner & Garcia - Pac-Man Fever (Instrumental) (3:55) "Pac-Man Fever" is a hit single by Buckner & Garcia. Capitalizing on the video game craze of the early 1980s, the song, about the classic video game Pac-Man, peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in March 1982. That same month, it was certified Gold by the RIAA for over 1,000,000 units shipped to retailers; the single sold 1.2 million copies by the end of 1982, and 2.5 million copies in total as of 2008. VH1 ranked it at #98 on their list of 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s.
Tracklist: 01.Classix Nouveaux - Guilty (Long Version) (4:38) 02.Classix Nouveaux - Guilty (Short Version) (3:11) Classix Nouveaux was one of the first new romantic acts in England. Although Classix Nouveaux's more guitar-heavy sound separated them from the mostly synthetic rhythms of Japan and Ultravox, the group's appetite for stylish fashion and danceable keyboards had them quickly associated with the new romantic movement. In 1981, Classix Nouveaux released "Guilty," their most well-known track; "Guilty" was a Top-20 hit in Sweden, and the video received airplay on MTV. In the UK the single reached #43 while in the US it peaked at #66 on the Billboard dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Comateens - Ghosts (Remix) (5:30) 02.Comateens - Late Night City (3:01) 03.Comateens - The Munsters (1:52) "Ghosts" is a 1981 single by bew wave band Comateens formed in 1978 in New York City by bassist/vocalist Nic North and guitarist Ramona Jan. Soon after, Lyn Byrd joined on vocals and synthesiser, and the duo became a trio. When Jan departed in 1980, North's brother Oliver joined on guitar, completing the final lineup. The bahd's debut album became a cult favorite among college hipsters, especially the band's remake of “The Munsters Theme". Lyn Byrd designed the sleeve for the US 12". The dancing skeletons on the cover is the engraving "El Jarabe En Ultratumba" (A Jig Beyond The Grave) by 19th century Mexican artist JOSÉ POSADA, and copied from a 1958 art magazine belonging to Nic and Oliver's Dad. The band's British manager PETER LEAK was drafted to speak a line during the intro of the "Ghosts" remix, which ultimately caused some confusion regarding the bands NY roots.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Careless Memories (3:46) 02.Duran Duran - Fame (3:18) 03.Duran Duran - Khanada (3:27) "Careless Memories" is the second single by Duran Duran, released on 20 April 1981. The band's debut single "Planet Earth" had been a Top 20 hit, so it was regarded as a major setback when "Careless Memories" stalled at No. 37 in the UK charts, particularly as it was to herald the June release of the debut album Duran Duran. It has since come to light that the decision to release the single was not the band's but EMI's. After its failure, executives decided to let Duran Duran choose their own single releases. The band's first selection was "Girls on Film" and it duly became their first Top 5 hit in the UK. The song "Khanada" (pronounced "keh-NAY-duh") was included as the B-side to the single. It is reported to have been written for fashion designer Jane Kahn who owned, with partner Patti Bell, the Hurst Street shop Kahn & Bell where Duran Duran (and numerous other clubgoers of the day) shopped for clothes. "Careless Memories" is one of three original-era singles that didn't include a remix of the title track (although the fade-out on the 12" is slightly longer), the other two being "Save A Prayer" and "A View to a Kill". To compensate for this, EMI issued a bonus B-side on the 12", a faithful cover of David Bowie's "Fame". However, the "Careless Memories" 12" version fades out at 3:44 seconds, the 7" version three seconds earlier at 3:41. The 7" version is included in the "Singles Box Set 1981-1985" but runs to 3:44 as it includes three seconds of silence after the fade out. The album version has a cold end.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (5:31) 02.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (3:31) 03.Duran Duran - Faster Than Light (4:30) "Girls on Film" is the third single by Duran Duran, released on 13 July 1981. The single became Duran Duran's Top 10 breakthrough in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at Number 5 in July 1981. The band personally selected the song for release following the failure of its predecessor, "Careless Memories", which had been chosen by their record company, EMI. Its popularity provided a major boost to sales of the band's eponymous debut album, Duran Duran, which had been released a month earlier. The song did not chart in the United States on its initial release, but it became popular and widely known after receiving heavy airplay on MTV when the Duran Duran album was re-issued in 1983. The song begins with a recording of the rapid whirring of a motor drive on a camera. Both manager Paul Berrow and photographer Andy Earl claim to have supplied the camera for the recording. Over the years, "Girls on Film" has become a staple of the encores for Duran Duran's live performances and is often the final song of a concert, during which lead singer Simon Le Bon introduces the rest of the band. The song, along with "Rio", was originally omitted from the 1984 live album Arena to make room for newer and less familiar album material from 1983's Seven and the Ragged Tiger. Both tracks were included as bonus material in the 2004 CD reissue of Arena. The b-side of the single was another song initially unavailable anywhere else, a synthesiser-heavy dance track called "Faster Than Light".
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:35) 02.Duran Duran - Like An Angel (4:46) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Short Version) (3:40) 35 years of "RIO"! "My Own Way" is the fourth single by Duran Duran, originally released as a single on 16 November 1981. The single was designed as a stop-gap release to capitalise on the Top 5 success of the band's previous single, "Girls on Film", but prior to the recording and release of the band's second album Rio (which was recorded in the early months of 1982). "My Own Way" was another hit, peaking at #14 on the UK Singles Chart. It peaked at #10 in Australia. Despite its success, the single has often been cited by the band as one of their least favourite and is rarely played live. Keyboardist Nick Rhodes has expressed astonishment that "My Own Way" performed better than 1987's "Skin Trade", which ended the band's record of twelve consecutive Top 20 hits in the UK. The single release of "My Own Way" has a fast tempo and "disco strings" arranged by Richard Myhill & Duran Duran. A slower version was later recorded for the Rio album, with slightly different lyrics. This version dispensed with the disco strings in favour of a new wave style with echoing synths and was later remixed by David Kershenbaum for the Carnival EP, and this altered track appeared on the American re-issue of the Rio album on vinyl and cassette late in 1982. All CD pressings of Rio have used the original UK album mix. The band's dislike of "My Own Way" is evinced by the song's omission from all of Duran Duran's compilation albums. Neither 1989's Decade or 1998's Greatest included the track, although it came close on the latter. A promo for Greatest included both "My Own Way" and "Careless Memories", but the commercial release replaced them with 1990's "Serious" and 1997's "Electric Barbarella". The b-side "Like An Angel" is a non-album track.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:35) 02.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Short Version) (3:40) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Instrumental Night Version) (6:33) "My Own Way" is the fourth single by Duran Duran, originally released as a single on 16 November 1981. The single was designed as a stop-gap release to capitalise on the Top 5 success of the band's previous single, "Girls on Film", but prior to the recording and release of the band's second album Rio (which was recorded in the early months of 1982). **This UK 12" Promo contains the rare "Instrumental Night Version" of "My Own Way", and is exclusive to this release. The track was officially released on mp3 as part of the remastered digital version of the album "RIO". The track has never appeared officially on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (Night Version) (6:17) 02.Duran Duran - Khanada (3:26) 03.Duran Duran - Fame (3:17) 04.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (5:30) "Nite Romantics" is a 12" vinyl EP by British new wave band Duran Duran, released in Japan by Toshiba EMI Ltd during 1981. Featuring four Duran Duran album related recordings, the EP was released in a unique promo stickered picture sleeve with a black Japanese New Romantics obi-strip and lyric insert. The sleeve includes a band biography in Japanese text, with Duran Duran photography taken at the Rum Runner nightclub in Birmingham. Nite Romantics includes the Night Version's of "Planet Earth", and "Girls On Film", tracks released on 12" single editions in various countries. There is also a cover version of David Bowie's "Fame", an artist who Duran Duran supported during his 1987 US leg of The Glass Spider Tour. "Nite Romantics" was the first ever 12" EP released by Duran Duran, and became a highly imported record all over the world due to Duran Duran's popularity by 1982. This was also the first Japanese import record that I ever bought.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (Night Version) (6:17) 02.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (4:02) 03.Duran Duran - Late Bar (2:57) "Planet Earth" is the debut single by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 2 February 1981. It was an immediate hit in the band's native UK, reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart on 21 February, and did even better in Australia, hitting #8 to become Duran Duran's first Top 10 hit anywhere in the world. The song later appeared on the band's eponymous debut album Duran Duran, released in June, 1981. For most countries, the B-side track for the "Planet Earth" is a concert favorite called "Late Bar" which was one of the earliest songs Duran Duran had written together after their classic Le Bon/Rhodes/Taylor/Taylor/Taylor lineup had solidified. However, the B-side track for the North American release of "Planet Earth" is "To The Shore". Beginning with "Planet Earth", Duran Duran began creating what they called "night versions" for each of their songs: extended versions that were featured on their 12-inch singles. Back in 1981, the technology to do extended remixes was still quite rudimentary, so the band chose instead to create a new arrangement of the song, loosely based on the version they were playing live at the time. This formed the basis for the "night version". The "Night Version" of "Planet Earth" appeared in place of the original on some early US releases of the Duran Duran album. In addition to the 12", the night version of "Planet Earth" was included on the EPs Nite Romantics and Carnival.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Nobody Wins (Extended Version) (5:20) 02.Elton John - Nobody Wins (French Version) (5:09) In 1981, when new wave and punk were the movement of the day, Elton John released his first album for Geffen Records, "The Fox". Not a "party" album, but a very stately, majestic album. The first single, "Nobody Wins". Is a magnificent, soaring piece of electronic-pop that was sweeping and dramatic. It soundeds like the title track to a James Bond film. It was also released in Europe, with EJ singing the vocals in French, under the name of "J'Veux De La Tendresse". "Nobody Wins" peaked at #21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #23 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song did not do as well in Elton's home country and only peaked at #42 on the UK singles chart. This US 12" contains both the "Extended Version" of the song as well as the "French Version". Both tracks are exclusive to this release.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Never Gonna Cry Again (3:02) 02.Eurythmics - Le Sinistre (2:44) “Never Gonna Cry Again” was the debut single release from Eurythmics, taken from their debut album In the Garden. It achieved little commercial success, only #63 in UK, especially compared to Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart’s previous hits with The Tourists. The single release was accompanied by Eurythmics first music video, a medium for which they would later receive notable acclaim. As of 2007, the “Never Gonna Cry Again” video remains commercially unavailable, though it is available on YouTube. Also, stills from it were used for the sleeve art of the In The Garden album, and footage from it can also be seen during the song “Jennifer” on the Sweet Dreams video album. The music video features Lennox walking about on a beach in a red dress. The sleeve design featured an eerie picture of Lennox made up to look like a gargoyle. Co-produced by respected krautrock producer Conny Plank, the recordings also featured two members of krautrock band Can. Musically, “Never Gonna Cry Again” is a moody, melancholic, minor-key number. It is notable for containing a flute solo performed by Annie Lennox, one of the few times that Lennox was to use the instrument in her pop career, despite having studied it at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London. The song also is based around a reggae style bass line, a musical trait that numerous new wave bands experimented with at the time. The single’s B-side, “Le Sinistre”, is an experimental piece, featuring musical arrangements similar to those used in horror film scores.
Tracklist: 01.Fad Gadget - Make Room (4:04) 02.Fad Gadget - Lady Shave (5:48) "Make Room" is a 1981 one-off single on Mute Records, by British avant-garde electronic musician and vocalist Francis John Tovey (8 September 1956 – 3 April 2002), known also by his stage name Fad Gadget. He was a proponent of both new wave and early industrial music, fusing together a unique blend of pop structured songs mixed with mechanised experimentation. The b-side "Lady Shave", went on to become "one of his most iconic tracks".
Tracklist: 01.Fleetwood Mac - Fireflies (Remix) (Edit) (3:38) 02.Fleetwood Mac - Fireflies (Remix) (Long Version) (4:08) "Fireflies" is a 1981 Fleetwood mac song written and sang by Stevie Nicks. The track was recorded during a tour sound check and added as one of three new songs for the 1980 Fleetwood Mac album "Live". The single reached #60 on the Billboard Hot 100 after spending five weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed (2:45) 02.Go-Go's - Tonite (3:35) 03.Go-Go's - We Got The Beat (2:39) "Our Lips Are Sealed" is a song written by The Go-Go's guitarist Jane Wiedlin and The Specials and Fun Boy Three singer Terry Hall. It was first recorded by The Go-Go's as the opening track on their 1981 album Beauty and the Beat and served as their debut American single in June 1981. The single eventually reached top 5 in Australia and Canada, and top 20 in the United States. Although originally written and performed with three verses, it is an abbreviated version of the song that appears on Beauty and the Beat. In 1983, Hall's band, Fun Boy Three, released their version of "Our Lips Are Sealed". Issued as a single, the track became top ten hit in the UK, and remains the best known version of "Lips" in that country — the Go-Go's version, while a hit elsewhere, only made #47 UK. In 2000, Rolling Stone named "Our Lips Are Sealed" one of the 100 Greatest Pop Songs of all time. This special US 12" promo contains the album track "Tonite" as well as the US #2 hit "We Got The Beat" which was the follow up single to "Our Lips Are Sealed".
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Feel Up (6:12) 02.Grace Jones - Walking In The Rain (4:18) Produced by Alex Sadkin, Chris Blackwell and written by Grace Jones "Feel Up" is a song from the 1981 album Nightclubbing. "Feel Up"was chosen to be the fifth single lifted from the album, but only managed to be released as a 12" promo in the US. The 12" promo contains the long version however there no remix credits given. The single was never commercially released in the US and remains un-released on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (4:53) 02.Heaven 17 - The Decline Of The West (7:04) "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" is a song written and performed by British synthpop band Heaven 17. It was a minor hit in the UK in 1981, despite being banned by the BBC. It was also a minor dance hit in the US. "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" was written by Heaven 17 members Martyn Ware, Ian Craig Marsh and Glenn Gregory and included on their 1981 debut album Penthouse and Pavement. It was the first single released by the band. In the lyrics fascism and racism are described in an ironic fashion, using the lexicon of funk music. The lyrics of the song also reference the UK and US political leaders of the time, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President Ronald Reagan, respectively, and include denunciations of both racism and fascism. According to the book Banned!: Censorship of Popular Music in Britain, 1967-92, the song was banned by the BBC due to concerns by Radio 1's legal department that it was extremely offensive to Ronald Reagan as he was the new US President at the time of the song's release. Despite being banned by the BBC, "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" reached number 45 on the UK singles chart. It debuted on that chart on 21 March 1981 and peaked one week later. The single peaked at number 72 in Australia, and was also a minor dance hit in the US, reaching number 29 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart in 1981.
Tracklist: 01.Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement (6:57) 02.Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement (Instrumental) (6:59) On October 16, 1981, Heaven 17 released their fifth single, "Penthouse And Pavement". The track appeared on their debut album, Penthouse And Pavement, but it was a remixed version. The single debuted on the UK singles chart on November 14, 1981 and peaked at #57. Although the single did not chart on the US Hot 100 it did peak at #19 on the US Dance chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band formed when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh split from The Human League. They recruited Glenn Gregory for vocals and the band was born.
Tracklist: 01.Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd (Complete) (6:28) 02.Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd (Instrumental) (4:10) "The Sound of the Crowd" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It became the band's commercial breakthrough, reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart in May 1981. Written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey and keyboard player Ian Burden, the song was recorded at Genetic Sound Studios, Reading, in March 1981. Originally released as a stand-alone single in April 1981, it was subsequently re-recorded and incorporated into the studio album Dare, later in the year. "The Sound Of The Crowd" was the first Human League song to feature female vocals, from new band members Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall, interacting with Philip Oakey's baritone lead. Apart from the catchy imperatives such as "Get in line now!" and "Get around town!", the song contains some more obscure lyrics such as "Make a shroud pulling combs through a backwash frame" and "Stroke a pocket with a print of a laughing sound". Discussing the song in a 2009 interview Ian Burden said: On The Sound of the Crowd I scribbled down some stream-of-consciousness words so that I could demonstrate the vocal parts to him (Oakey) without having to do the naff la-la-la-hum-hum-hum type of explanation. He went off and wrote a new chorus vocal, but surprisingly kept my verse lyrics! The single was the first to feature a distinctive, though short-lived, marketing tactic, where Human League singles were labelled 'Red' or 'Blue' to help buyers differentiate between the band's musical styles. 'Red' was for dance tracks, 'Blue' for pop songs. "The Sound Of The Crowd" was designated 'Red'. When asked to explain the system, vocalist Sulley explained that "Red is for posers, for Spandy (Spandau Ballet) types." Oakey added: "Blue is for ABBA fans." The group first appeared on Top of the Pops to perform the song on 30 April 1981 when it was at no. 53 in the UK Singles Chart. The single entered the UK Top 40 a week later at no. 34 and after three weeks it reached its peak position of no. 12. A second Top of the Pops performance took place on 21 May 1981 when the single was at no. 15. The original 7" B side "The Sound of the Crowd (Add Your Voice)" is an instrumental remix of the A side, an edit of which was later used as the closing track of the remix album Love and Dancing, issued in 1982 under the name of The League Unlimited Orchestra. A longer instrumental version of "The Sound of the Crowd" featured as the B side to the 12" release.
Tracklist: 01.Imagination - Body Talk (6:00) 02.Imagination - Body Talk (Instrumental) (4:52) "Body Talk" is the debut single by British soul/dance group Imagination, produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain and released in 1981. "Body Talk" was an immediate hit, reaching No. 4 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love (6:21) 02.Kelly Marie - New York At Night (5:05) "Feels Like I'm in Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Ray Dorset with his band Mungo Jerry in 1977. In 1979, Scottish singer Kelly Marie recorded the song for Pye Records. The song was a sleeper hit on the Scottish club scene before breaking through nationally in the summer of 1980, reaching the top of the UK Singles Chart in September. The following year, aided by a number of remixes the song became a club hit in the US, reaching number ten on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart. Re-released on the Calibre record label with a new B-side "New York at Night", it followed a rare breed of record labels who gained a chart-topping success after their debut release. Charged with cheeky, campy horn flourishes, the song oozes a kind of carefree, shoulder-shimmying joy that won Kelly Marie a sizeable gay following becoming an instant gay anthem.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Draw Of The Cards (Special Long Version) (6:50) 02.Kim Carnes - Break The Rules Tonite (Out Of School) (3:17) "Draw of the Cards" is a 1981 single release from Kim Carnes's album Mistaken Identity. The single reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #49 on the UK singles chart. "Draw Of The Cards" failed to emulate the chart success of its predecessor, "Bette Davis Eyes", missing out on Top 10 status in many of the countries that song had reached pole position. The music video for the song is directed by Russell Mulcahy, who previous directed the "Bette Davis Eyes" video. The "Special Long Version" is exclusive to the European releases of the 12".
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - Chequered Love (3:20) 02.Kim Wilde - Shane (3:39) "Chequered Love" is the second single by British singer Kim Wilde. The song was released in the spring of 1981 to follow Wilde's successful debut "Kids in America". As with that single, writing credits were given to Wilde's father and brother Marty and Ricky Wilde, with the latter also being given production credits. The 12" version is no longer in length than the 7", however better sound quality is achieved by the grooves not being as compressed - a common practice for "marketing" during the 1980s. The song later appeared on Wilde's self-titled debut album. "Chequered Love" became another hit for Wilde, reaching the number four on the UK Singles Chart, number one in South Africa (succeeding "Kids in America"), and peaking inside the top 10 all around the world except North America. It has sold 245,000 copies in France, was certified gold in the UK, and has sold over a million copies worldwide.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - Kids In America (3:26) 02.Kim Wilde - Tuning In Tuning On (4:30) "Kids in America" is a song recorded by British singer Kim Wilde. It was released in the United Kingdom as her debut single in January 1981, and in the United States in spring 1982. It has been covered by many artists from different genres. The song was recorded in 1980 after RAK Records boss Mickie Most heard Wilde singing on a backing track for her brother Ricky Wilde. He liked her voice and image and expressed an interest to work with her. Ricky Wilde, together with his father Marty Wilde (a 1950s/1960s rock and roll star) wrote the song "Kids in America" for Wilde to record. Once the demo was sent, Most remixed the track himself and released it on RAK as Wilde's first single in January 1981. The song peaked at number 2 in the United Kingdom. The following year it became a Billboard Hot 100 Top 30 hit in the United States and ranked as the 91st most successful song of 1982 on the Hot 100 year-end chart. In the summer of 1981, the track appeared on Wilde's self-titled debut album. The new wave song was the start of Wilde's career. Her father and brother continued to write songs for her (with the latter also given production credits), although in later years Wilde herself and her brother would usually be credited with the songwriting. The song was released as a 7" in the UK and United States. Germany is the only country that a 12" was issued.
Tracklist: 01.Kraftwerk - Numbers / Computer • World.. 2 (6:43) 02.Kraftwerk - Computer Love (7:16) "Numbers / Computer • World.. 2" is a song by the German electronic band Kraftwerk. It was released in 1981 on the studio album Computer World and as a single in the same year. In the US Warner Brothers records released it as a promo backed with "Computer Love".
Tracklist: 01.Marcia Hines - Your Love Still Brings Me To My Knees (5:40) 02.Marcia Hines - All The Things We Do When We're Lonely (3:50) Marcia Elaine Hines, AM (Order of Australia) (born 20 July 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA) is an Australian vocalist, actress and TV personality. Hines made her debut, at the age of sixteen, in the Australian production of the stage musical Hair and followed with the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. She achieved her greatest commercial successes as a recording artist during the late 1970s with 6 Australian top 10 hits. In 1981 Hines recorded her last hit single "Your Love Still Brings Me To My Knees" which peaked at #10 on the Australian singles chart in July 1981. The single was taken from the album "Take It From The Boys" on Midnight records. Marcia Hines stated '' As a black woman, the disco beat speaks to me. It takes me back to a tribal place. Disco reminds me of a happy and fun period''.Marcia Hines was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on 18 July 2007.
Tracklist: 01.Meco - Blue Moon (3:48) 02.Meco - You Gotta Hurt Me (3:01) 03.Meco - Moon Dance (4:29) 04.Meco - The Boys (3:40) 05.Meco - Bad Moon Rising (3:32) 06.Meco - No More Mr. Nice Guy (3:26) 07.Meco - Werewolf (Loose In London) (3:48) 08.Meco - Werewolf Serenade (4:28) Happy Halloween! "Impressions Of An American Werewolf In London" is the official 1981 soundtrack to the John Landis film "An American WerewolfIn London" performed by American record producer and musician, Meco Monardo who is best known for his 1977 space disco version of the Star Wars theme. The album was Meco's fimal release on Casablanca Records and consists of cover versions of songs with a moon or werewolf theme there is even a nod to Emer Bersteins original film score on the instrumental track "The Boys" in addition Meco composed the original track "No More Mr Nice Guy" not to be confused with the Alice cooper song of the same name, there is even a Wolfman Jack impression on "Werewolf Serenade". The album is a fun listen especially during the Halloween spooky season. I hope you enjoy it. *Of note tracks three and four on Side b segue into each other.
Tracklist: 01.Neil Diamond - America (Edited Version) (3:27) 02.Neil Diamond - Songs Of Life (3:32) "America" (also known as "They're Coming to America" or "Coming to America") is the name of a patriotic song written and originally recorded by Neil Diamond, released on April 4, 1980 as part of The Jazz Singer soundtrack album. The song was a hit single in the United States in 1981, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Diamond's sixth number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. Billboard also rated it as the #62 pop single overall for 1981. Although the single version was a studio recording, it sounds live because of crowd overdubs in the song. The "edited" single version is about one minute shorter than the LP version.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Ceremony (Version 1) (4:35) 02.New Order - In A Lonely Place (Original Mix) (6:13) "Ceremony" is a song by Joy Division, released as New Order's debut single in 1981. The song and its B-side, "In a Lonely Place", were written and recorded as Joy Division prior to the death of Ian Curtis. Both were re-recorded and carried over to Joy Division's re-formation under the name New Order. New Order released the song as a single twice, firstly in January 1981 and secondly in September 1981 featuring new member Gillian Gilbert. After the death of Ian Curtis, the remaining members of Joy Division regrouped as New Order. Their first release was a re-recording of "Ceremony" as a stand-alone single backed with "In a Lonely Place", with guitarist Bernard Sumner taking over lead vocals. Because Curtis had never transcribed the lyrics to "Ceremony" and because his singing was muted to the point of near-inaudibility on all surviving recordings, Sumner reportedly had to put them through a graphic equalizer to approximate the lyrics. In January 1981, the first version of "Ceremony" was released on Factory Records (FAC 33). Initially released as a 7" single, it was reissued as a 12" two months later. Martin Hannett (Joy Division's producer) produced the record and Peter Saville designed the sleeve artwork for both releases. The 7" record was issued in a stamped gold-bronze sleeve. The 12" sleeve was a completely separate design: gold typography on a green background.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Everythings Gone Green (5:31) 02.New Order - Cries And Whispers (3:25) 03.New Order - Mesh (3:01) "Everything's Gone Green" is the third single by the English alternative rock/electronic band New Order. It was released in December 1981 and reached number three on the UK Independent Singles chart, number twenty-nine on the New Zealand RIANZ Singles chart and number thirty-four on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. As usual per New Order and Joy Division's releases, the recording date and location of the music is not disclosed on the original sleeve. The single was originally released in Belgium on Factory Benelux and bears the catalogue number FBN-8. The single was later released in New Zealand in 1982 and was made available in the UK through import copies. The artwork was designed by Peter Saville with computer graphics on the cover designed by Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Physical (Long Version) (7:04) 02.Olivia Newton-John - The Promise (The Dolphin Song) (4:30) 03.Olivia Newton-John - Physical (Extended Live Version) (7:33) "Physical" is a song by Australian recording artist Olivia Newton-John for her twelfth studio album Physical. It was released in September 1981, by MCA Records as the lead single from the project. The song was written by Steve Kipner and Terry Shaddick, who originally intended to offer it to British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart, while production was handled by John Farrar. The song was an immediate success, shipping 2 million copies in the United States, being certified Platinum, and spending 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, ultimately becoming Newton-John's biggest American hit. The song reached number 7 on the UK chart in November. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and won the Billboard Award for Top Pop Single. "Physical" went on to become the biggest-selling single of the entire decade in the US. Recorded in early 1981, it first rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in America in November 1981 and stayed there for 10 weeks, until near the end of January 1982. In terms of chart placement, it was the most popular single of her career in the U.S., as well as her final number-one (to date). Billboard ranked it as the number one pop single of 1982 (since the chart year for 1982 actually began in November 1981), and it was also the most successful song on the Hot 100 during the entire decade of the 1980s. The famous guitar solo is performed by Toto's guitarist Steve Lukather. "Physical" was both preceded and followed in the #1 chart position by recordings of the duo Hall & Oates. "Private Eyes" yielded its top spot to "Physical" in November 1981, and "Physical" yielded to "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" the following January. "Physical" held "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner at #2, off the top of the Hot 100 for nine weeks, and "I Can't Go For That" held Foreigner's hit at #2 for the tenth and final week. The single, slightly edgier than she had been known for in the past (such as her songs from Grease and her country-pop ballad "I Honestly Love You"), proved to be immensely popular both in America and in the United Kingdom, despite the fact that the song was censored and even banned by some radio stations; due to its sexual content, for example the line: "There's nothing left to talk about unless it's horizontally", in spite of Newton-John's status as the reigning queen of soft-rock music at the time, "Physical" peaked at only number twenty-nine on the AC chart (its follow-up, the slightly softer-edged "Make a Move on Me," found more acceptance at AC radio and went to number six AC as well as number five pop.) The song was a big dance hit, crossed over to the Billboard R&B chart peaking at #28 there, and spawned a music video. The music video was directed by Brian Grant. The video featured a lusty Olivia, dressed in a tight leotard, as a gym teacher trying to make several overweight men healthy. She repeatedly tries to make the men lose weight, but her plans fail and she leaves the room to take a shower. Suddenly, the men work out on their own, and they transform into muscular attractive men. In one part, one muscular man glances at his overweight self. Olivia is shocked when she sees this, and starts to flirt with them. At the end, two of the men secretly go out, holding hands, implying they are gay. Olivia is surprised to see this, and so she and one of the overweight men play tennis. The gym setting may have been partly an attempt to divert attention from the overt sexual connotations of the term "physical". This was further emphasized by the twist comedy ending of the video, when the transformed men who are now oblivious to Newton-John's advances are ultimately revealed to be gay (this was also a source of controversy; MTV frequently cut the ending when it aired the video, and the sometimes sensuous nature of the video also led to it being banned outright by some broadcasters in Canada and the United Kingdom). The Olivia Physical video (where "Physical" music video was included) won a Grammy Award for Video of the Year in 1983. The video was featured on Pop-Up Video on VH1 and was the first video to air on Beavis and Butt-Head, on which they changed the channel to "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones. A Newton-John duet with Jane Lynch aired on the "Bad Reputation" episode of the television series Glee on May 4th, 2010 on the FOX television network in the US. Newton-John and Lynch recreated the songs music video for the episode. This version charted at #89 in 2010.
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Cowley - Menergy (8:44) 02.Patrick Cowley - I Wanna Take You Home (7:25) "Menergy" is a 1981 dance single by producer Patrick Cowley. “One day, while we were recording that album,” Marty Blecman, a former disc jockey and Cowley's business partner, wrote before his death in 1991, “We got high and I added an ‘M’ in front of title track called ‘Energy,’ and we came up with all these completely gay lyrics for it. In the end, that's what we used.” Along with the song "I Want to Take You Home", "Menergy" spent two weeks atop the Billboard Dance/Disco chart in October and November 1981. It was Cowley's most successful single of four Top 10 dance chart hits, all of which occurred within the span of 15 months. As with Cowley's other singles, "Menergy" did not place on any other chart in the USA. In 1984, a posthumous version of "Menergy" was released where Sylvester's vocals were featured. It was used in 2009 in the trailer for the video game Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony, as well as the in-game radio station K109 The Studio. Cowley recorded in a style that has drawn comparisons to that of Giorgio Moroder and is often credited with pioneering electronic dance music.
Tracklist: 01.Pete Shelley - Homosapien (Dance Version) (4:27) 02.Pete Shelley - Homosapien (Elongated Dancepartydubmix) (8:58) "Homosapien" is a song by Buzzcocks lead singer Pete Shelley. It was the first single from the album of the same title, released in 1981. The song reached #14 on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play Singles chart and #6 in Canada.The song was banned by the BBC for "explicit reference to gay sex", e.g. the words "homo superior / in my interior"
Tracklist: 01.Pete Shelley - I Don't Know What It Is (Remixed Version) (3:37) 02.Pete Shelley - Witness The Change/I Don't Know What It Is (Instrumental Version) (8:18) "I Don't Know What It Is" was the second single taken from former Buzzcocks lead singer Pete Shelley's third solo album "Homosapien". Released in 1981 on Genetic Records "I Don't Know What It Is" failed to chart in the UK but did reach the #22 position on the US Billboard dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Batah - Nobody's Stopping You (Vocal Version) (7:03) 02.Peter Batah - Nobody's Stopping You (Instrumental Version) (7:02) "Nobody's Stopping You" is a 1981 single by Canadian singer/songwriter Peter Batah. Batah released a handfull of single in the early and mid 1980's on Unidisc Records. He is associated with Lime founder Denis Lepage. Maybe an alter-ego...
Tracklist: 01.Rick James - Give It To Me Baby (12" Vocal) (5:42) 02.Rick James - Give It To Me Baby (Instrumental) (6:25) "Give It to Me Baby" is a song written by American singer Rick James. Taken from his album Street Songs, the song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, spending two weeks at #40 and spent five weeks at #1 on the R&B chart. Along with two other tracks from Street Songs, "Super Freak" and "Ghetto Life", topped the American dance chart for three weeks in the summer of 1981. In the U.K. the song went to #47 on the U.K. singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Rick James - Super Freak (Vocal) (7:07) 02.Rick James - Super Freak (Instrumental) (3:35) "Super Freak" is a 1981 hit single produced and performed by Rick James. The song, co-written by James and Alonzo Miller, was first released on James' album Street Songs and became one of James' signature songs. It features background vocals from Motown labelmates The Temptations, in which the bass singer is James' uncle Melvin Franklin, and Canadian singer Taborah Johnson. "Freak" is a slang term for, as described in the song's lyrics, "...a very kinky girl / The kind you don't take home to mother". Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song #477 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song was a big hit for James in 1981, charting on the pop, R&B and dance charts in the U.S. On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the song peaked at #16 in the fall of 1981 and spent 10 weeks in the top 40. Together with two other singles from Street Songs, "Give It to Me Baby" and "Ghetto Life", it spent three weeks at #1 on the American dance charts earlier that year.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Love Is Alright Tonite (3:20) 02.Rick Springfield - Everybody's Girl (2:58) "Love Is Alright Tonite" was the third single taken fom the platinum album Working Class Dog by Australian singer and actor Rick Springfield. Released as a single only in the US and Canda "Love Is Alright Tonite" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 5, 1981 spending 16 weeks on the survey peaking at #20. In Canada the single peaked at #26.
Tracklist: 01.Ronny - If You Want Me To Stay (Dance Mix) (5:49) 02.Ronny - If You Want Me To Stay (Instrumental) (5:49) "If You want Me To Stay" is a 1981 New wave/Synth-pop single by Parisian model Ronny. Ronny used to be a top French model. Ronny was brought up in the grim Northern industrial area of France and left home at 14 to go to Paris, there lying about her age and doing terrible jobs. Took dancing classes and jobs then stopped everything and started to write songs. Club entrepreneur Rusty Egan met Ronny in the Paris club Privelege and co-produced with Midge Ure "If You want Me To stay". Ronny, a masculine name, is the blitz girl who loved to dress up as a boy.
Also, Ronny did a duet with Steve Strange called "The Lady Is A Tramp". The single was never released. Ronny recorded three singles for Polydor Records then disappeared into obscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Show-Stoppers '81 - The (Disco) Sound Of Music (7:42) 02.Show-Stoppers '81 - The Sound Of Rapping (2:56) Take the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein and the musical The Sound Of Music, mix it all together give it a disco beat and you've got "The (Disco) Sound Of Music by Show-Stoppers '81. It's been a mystery as to who actually sings the lead vocals on this track is it it Julie Andrews? All clues lead to Sarah Brightman being the singer. Clue #1 the track was produced by Jeff Calvert who also produced Brightman's 1979 single "I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper". Clue #2 according to the 1989 UK TV series "This Is Your Life" it was revealed that Sarah Brightman did actually record the vocals for "The (Disco) Sound Of Music". Mystery solved.
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Bedsitter (7:52) 02.Soft Cell - Facility Girls (7:19) "Bedsitter" is a song by British synthpop duo Soft Cell, from the album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. Released as a single in October 1981, it reached no. 4 in the UK. A song that explored the underbelly of the London club scene of the time, it has been described by critic Jon Savage as one of the greatest songs of the 1980s.
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go (Edit) (4:02) 02.Soft Cell - Where Did Our Love Go (Edit) (4:18) "Tainted Love" is a song composed by Ed Cobb, formerly of American group The Four Preps, which was originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964. It attained worldwide fame after being covered by Soft Cell in 1981 and has since been covered by numerous groups and artists. Soft Cell released their version of "Tainted Love" on July 7, 1981 as their second single (their first was "Memorabilia", which did not chart). "Tainted Love" rapidly reached #1 on the UK singles chart. "Tainted Love" was the best-selling single in the UK for 1981 and sold 1.27 million copies as of November 2012. On the US chart dated January 16, 1982, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #90. It appeared to peak at #64 and fell to #100 on February 27. After spending a second week at #100, it started climbing again. It took 19 weeks to crack the US Top 40. The song reached #8 during the summer of 1982 and spent a then record-breaking 43 weeks on the Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Glow (12" Version) (8:09) 02.Spandau Ballet - Muscle Bound (Remix) (4:53) "Muscle Bound" is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on March 23, 1981 as the third single from their debut album Journeys to Glory. In the UK, it was released as a double A-side with the song "Glow"; elsewhere, "Glow" was included as the B-side. It was their third consecutive Top 20 hit in their native UK, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also charted at No. 18 in Ireland, No. 32 in the Netherlands, and No. 97 in Australia. The 12" single is titled "Glow" with an extended version of "Glow" on the A-side and an remix of "Muscle Bound" on the B-side.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Paint Me Down (7:05) 02.Spandau Ballet - Re•Paint (6:54) "Paint Me Down", released November 2, 1981 was the second single taken from the album Diamond by British New wave band Spandau Ballet. "Paint Me Down" broke the band's run of UK top 20 hits by stalling at No.30.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - The Freeze (4:36) 02.Spandau Ballet - The Freeze (Special Mix) (6:34) "The Freeze" was the second single released by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, from their debut album Journeys to Glory (1981). The single was a top twenty hit in several European countries peaking at #17UK, #14 Ireland and #16 in Spain.
Tracklist: 01.Spider - Better Be Good To Me (Long Version) (7:24) 02.Spider - I Love (3:11) "Better Be Good to Me" is a hit rock song, written by Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn and Holly Knight. The song was originally recorded in 1981 by American rock band Spider with co-writer Holly Knight as a member. Holly Knight went on to become a successful songwriter for various artists and later formed Device. "Better Be Good To Me" later became a hit for Tina Turner in 1984. Spider's version was taken from their second album Between the Lines and features Amanda Blue on lead vocals.
Tracklist: 01.Stars On 45 - "Stars On 45" (Vocal) (10:18) 02.Stars On 45 - "Stars On 45" (Instrumental) (6:19) "Stars on 45" is a medley issued in January 1981 by Dutch studio group Stars on 45. In some countries, including the UK, Ireland and New Zealand, the band was credited as 'Starsound' and only the medley itself was named "Stars on 45". Its official title in the US and Canada (as on the record and in Billboard and RPM) is "Medley: Intro 'Venus' / Sugar Sugar / No Reply / I'll Be Back / Drive My Car / Do You Want to Know a Secret / We Can Work It Out / I Should Have Known Better / Nowhere Man / You're Going to Lose That Girl / Stars on 45" and was credited to 'Stars on 45'. It is (to date) the longest titled song to ever chart in Billboard and was conveniently shortened to "Stars on 45 Medley", or "'Medley' by Stars on 45". The length of the name surpassed the previous record set by Ray Stevens' "Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick-Dissolving Fast-Acting Pleasant-Tasting Green and Purple Pills"; and (among songs that reached number one) "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" by B. J. Thomas. The reason for the long title was copyright requirements for the use of The Beatles' songs. It reached number 1 in the Netherlands on February 21, 1981; number 2 in the UK on May 9, 1981; and number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 20, 1981. In the US, the single also peaked at number 18 on the dance chart. In the US, the song's one-week stay at the top of the Hot 100 interrupted the Kim Carnes single "Bette Davis Eyes" run as the number 1 single at five weeks. The next week, Carnes' song regained its number 1 status for an additional four weeks. The origin of the single was the Netherlands where numerous bootleg disco singles were floating around. Willem van Kooten, the owner of one of the copyrights, decided to make a similar, legitimate record of a 12" single titled "Let's Do It in the 80s Great Hits" credited to a Canadian group called Passion (though the snippets of songs were taken from the original recordings). He found singers who sounded similar to John Lennon and Paul McCartney and decided to make the single focus on The Beatles. The Beatles medley was later extended to a full 16-minute album side. It appeared on the Stars on 45's first full-length release, Long Play Album (US title: Stars on Long Play; UK title: Stars on 45 - The Album). The album version of the song moved "Venus" and "Sugar Sugar" to Side Two into a different medley, and added several more Beatles songs as well as a 32-second instrumental extract from George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" and even a fleeting reference to new wave band Sparks' "Beat the Clock", for a total length of about 15 minutes. The album version was released as Long Play Album in the Netherlands, and retitled Stars on Long Play in the US and Stars on 45 — The Album in the UK. The song also became a huge success in the UK where it kicked off a craze for medleys, with a large number of records in the Stars on 45 mould reaching the UK Top 40 in 1981. For example, The Hollies recorded "Holliedaze", a medley of some of their previous hits, which reached 28 on the UK charts with Graham Nash and Eric Haydock briefly rejoining the group in September 1981 to promote the record. Likewise, in the US the song started a medley craze that lasted for about a year and introduced not only other medleys by Stars on 45, but medleys by the Beatles themselves, The Beach Boys, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Larry Elgart and His Manhattan Swing Orchestra, as well as others.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - A (Remix) (3:56) 02.The Associates - Would I... Bounce Back (Remix) (3:50) "A" was the eighth single released by Scottish new wave band The Associates. The track features backing vocals by Robert Smith of The Cure. Both "A" and "Would I... Bounce Back" were remixed for the 1982 re-issue of the bands debut album The Affectionate Punch.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - Kitchen Person (4:52) 02.The Associates - An Even Whiter Car (4:48) "Kitchen Persons" is a single released on August 22, 1981 by Scottish post-punk/new wave band The Associates. The single was taken from the bands second album Fourth Drawer Down.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - White Car In Germany (12" Version) (5:26) 02.The Associates - The Associate (4:59) "White Car In Germany" was a single by Scottish post-punk/new wave band The Associates. The single was released on December 5, 1981 from the bands second album Fourth Drawer Down. The swirling electronics, cold atmosphere and treated percussion were intended to sound as un-American as possible. The lyric “Aberdeen’s an old place – Düsseldorf’s a cold place – Cold as spies can be” accurately captured post-war tensions under the spectre of the bomb. "White Car In Germany" failed to have any chart success in the UK.
Tracklist: 01.The Cure - Primary (Extended Mix) (5:57) 02.The Cure - Descent (3:09) "Primary" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as the sole single from their third studio album Faith (1981). The song is unusual in that both Simon Gallup and Robert Smith play bass, with the effects pedals on Smith's giving the leads a unique sound. There are no guitars or keyboards played in the song. "Primary" was released as a single on March 20, 1981. It reached number 43 in the UK Singles Chart. "Primary" was the first song by The Cure to be remixed as a separate extended mix for release on 12" single (and not co-released on other formats, in the way the 12" version of "A Forest" was also the album version appearing on Seventeen Seconds, for example). In fact, the original 12" extended mix is, to this day, still only available on the original 12" single, which has never been reproduced on any other album, making it quite a rare item. The main difference between the 7" mix (also the album mix) and the 12" mix is that the extended mix lengthens the instrumental introductions to the song's verses. This cover art is the first visual collaboration between the band & Porl and Undy, later better known as Parched Art.
Tracklist: 01.The Fallout Club - Wonderlust (5:26) 02.The Fallout Club - Desert Song (4:36) "Wonderlust" was the third and final single released by The Fallout Club a British synthpop and new wave band formed by Irish singer Trevor Herion, the experimental drummer Paul Simon, Thomas Dolby on keyboards, and bassist Matthew Seligman released on October 19th, 1981. The short-lived band only released three singles on Happy Birthday Records and split-up shortly afterwards. Dolby went on to have a successful solo career, Simon went to work with Glen Matlock, Seligman joined The Thompson Twins, while vocalist Trevor Heroin released a handful of singles and an LP as a solo artist between 1982-1983. Sadly, those records failed to garner much attention, and Heroin committed suicide in October of 1988.
Tracklist: 01.The Hitmen - Bates Motel (3:18) "Bates Motel" is a song by the Australian new wave band, The Hitmen. Released in 1981 and written by drummer Mike Gaffey. "Bates Motel" is a tribute to Alfred Hickcock and his movie, 'Psycho' starring Anthony Perkins. The track was taken from the band's second album Torn Together. Shortly after it's release The Hitmen disbanded. A music video was filmed for the song and was shown on MTV. In the US the song was only relesed as white label 12" promo containing the same track on both side.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Don't You Want Me (3:57) 02.The Human League - Seconds (4:58) 03.The Human League - Don't You Want Me (Ext. Dance Mix) (7:30) "Don't You Want Me" is a single by British synthpop group The Human League, released on 27 November 1981 as the fourth single from their third studio album Dare (1981). It is the band's best known and most commercially successful recording and was the 1981 Christmas number one in the UK, where it has since sold over 1,560,000 copies, making it the 23rd most successful single in UK Singles Chart history. It later topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the US on 3 July 1982 where it stayed for three weeks. In 2015 the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 7th favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV. The lyrics were originally inspired after lead singer Philip Oakey read a photo-story in a teen-girl's magazine. Originally conceived and recorded in the studio as a male solo, Oakey was inspired by the film A Star Is Born and decided to turn the song into a conflicting duet with one of the band's two teenage female vocalists. Susan Ann Sulley was then asked to take on the role. Up until then, she and the other female vocalist Joanne Catherall had only been assigned backing vocals; Sulley says she was chosen only through "luck of the draw". Musicians Jo Callis and Philip Adrian Wright created a synthesizer score to accompany the lyrics which was much harsher than the version that was actually released. Initial versions of the song were recorded but Virgin Records-appointed producer Martin Rushent was unhappy with them. He and Callis remixed the track, giving it a softer, and in Oakey's opinion, "poppy" sound. Oakey hated the new version and thought it the weakest track on Dare, resulting in one of his infamous rows with Rushent. Oakey disliked it so much that it was relegated to the last track on side two of the (then) vinyl album. Before the release of Dare, three of its tracks—"The Sound of the Crowd", "Love Action (I Believe in Love)", and "Open Your Heart"—had already been released as successful singles. With a hit album and three hit singles in a row, Virgin's chief executive Simon Draper decided to release one more single from the album before the end of 1981. His choice, "Don't You Want Me", instantly caused a row with Oakey who did not want another single to be released because he was convinced that "the public were now sick of hearing The Human League" and the choice of the "poor quality filler track" would almost certainly be a disaster, wrecking the group's new-found popularity. Virgin were adamant that a fourth single would be released and Oakey finally agreed on the condition that a large colour poster accompany the 7" single, because he felt fans would "feel ripped off" by the 'substandard' single alone. The Human League often added cryptic references to their productions and the record sleeve of "Don't You Want Me" featured the suffix of "100". This was a reference to The 100 Club, a restaurant/bar in Sheffield. Today, the song is widely considered a classic of its era. In a retrospective review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, senior editor for AllMusic, described the song as "a devastating chronicle of a frayed romance wrapped in the greatest pop hooks and production of its year." Oakey still describes it as over-rated, but acknowledges his initial dismissal was misguided and claims pride in the track. Oakey is also at pains to point out another misconception: that it is not a love song, but "a nasty song about sexual power politics". "Don't You Want Me" was released in the UK on 27 November 1981. The B side was "Seconds" another track lifted straight from the Dare album. Like previous singles, a 12" version was also issued featuring the original version of "Don't You Want Me" and "Seconds" on the A side and an "extended dance mix" lasting seven and a half minutes on the B side. This mix is also features on the Love and Dancing album released under the name of The League Unlimited Orchestra in 1982.
To the amazement of the band (and especially Oakey), it entered the UK Singles Chart at No.9 and shot to number one the following week, remaining there over the Christmas period for a total of five weeks. It ultimately became the biggest selling single to be released in 1981, and the fifth biggest selling single of the entire decade. Its success was repeated six months later in the US, with "Don't You Want Me" hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. Billboard magazine ranked it as the sixth-biggest hit of 1982. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA the same year for sales of a million copies. It is notable as the first song featuring the revolutionary Linn LM-1 drum machine to hit No. 1 on the UK charts and also the first LM-1 track to top the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Hard Times/Love Action (I Believe In Love) (10:10) 02.The Human League - Hard Times/Love Action (I Believe In Love) (Instrumental) (11:04) "Love Action (I Believe in Love)" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League, released as a single in the UK in July 1981. It became the band's first Top 10 success, peaking at number three in the UK Singles Chart. The song was written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey and keyboard player Ian Burden. It features lead vocal by Oakey, female backing vocals by Susanne Sulley and Joanne Catherall, and analogue synthesizers by Jo Callis, Philip Adrian Wright and Ian Burden. Drum machines, sequencing and programming were provided by producer Martin Rushent and his then engineer and programmer David M. Allen. One of the most notable synth sounds on the recording makes use of the pitch-to-voltage converter and envelope shaper on the Roland System 700 modular synth. Jo Callis' guitar strumming was fed into the synth and used to shape and trigger the sounds, producing an unusual choppy, strumming synth patch. "Love Action (I Believe in Love)" was the second of three songs from the Dare album to be released in advance of the album itself in 1981. It was released as a double A-side single with the non-album track "Hard Times". In the US, "Love Action (I Believe in Love)"/"Hard Times" made the dance charts twice: in 1981, the tracks first peaked at number thirty-seven, and one year later, re-entered the dance chart and peaked at number fifty-seven. The release of the single was widely advertised in music press in early August 1981 with prominence given also to the B-side "Hard Times" as well as the A-side, and to the fact that a "limited" 12" single would also be made available as "Hard Times/Love Action" in "Disco Mix and Odd Mix" although these names were not used for the actual release. The single was designated 'Red' on the Human League’s short-lived self-imposed labelling system of 'Blue' for pop songs and 'Red' for dance tracks. The single made number 3 in the UK charts and placed The Human League in the forefront of media attention. It also renewed Virgin Records' faith in the band and guaranteed the release of the album that was to become Dare, just four months later. The song was ranked at number 5 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1981 by NME.
Tracklist: 01.The Members - Working Girl (Steve Lillywhite Mix) (4:38) 02.The Members - (Holiday In [Tribute To Jimi (Pretentious...Moi?)] Tanga-Nika (3:21) "Working Girl" is a single by British band The Members originally released in 1981 and produced by Steve Lillywhite. The Lillywhite version failed to have any chart success. In 1983 the song was remixed and produced by Martin Rushent this version was used on the album Uprhythm, Downbeat peaking at #34 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in March 1983. This 7" contains the original 1981 Steve Lillywite mix.
Tracklist: 01.The Specials - Ghost Town (Extended Version) (5:57) 02.The Specials - Why? (3:54) 03.The Specials - Friday Night Saturday Morning (3:33) "Ghost Town" is a 1981 song by the British ska band The Specials. The song spent three weeks at number one and 10 weeks in the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart. Addressing themes of urban decay, deindustrialisation, unemployment and violence in inner cities, the song is remembered for being a hit at the same time as riots were occurring in British cities. As such, it is remembered as a major piece of popular social commentary.
Tracklist: 01.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (7" Edit) (3:52) 02.Charlelie Couture - Christmas Fever (4:49) “Christmas Wrapping” is a Christmas song by the American post-punk band The Waitresses. It was first released on the compilation album A Christmas Record (1981) on ZE Records, and also appears on the Waitresses’ 1982 EP I Could Rule the World if I Could only Get the Parts (1982). The song received positive reviews from music critics, and Allmusic described it as “one of the best holiday pop tunes ever recorded.” The song was released as a single in the UK in 1981 on Island Records. Although it did not make the charts that year, it was reissued in 1982 and reached No. 45 on the official UK Singles Chart in December 1982. In 1981 ZE Records asked each of its artists to record a Christmas song for a Christmas compilation album, A Christmas Record. Songwriter Chris Butler wrote the song in August that year, assembling it from assorted unused riffs he had saved “for a rainy day”. Some of the lyrics were finished in a taxi cab on the way to the recording studio. Butler explained the lyrics came from “just very much that for years I hated Christmas … Everybody I knew in New York was running around like a bunch of fiends. It wasn’t about joy. It was something to cope with.” Written soon after the birth of rap music, the song is “almost rapped” by Patty Donahue; the title is a pun on “rapping”. The b-side "Christmas Fever" is another track from the 1981 compilation album A Christmas Record performed by French singer, songwriter, composer,Charlélie Couture. The 7" edit of "Christmas Wrapping" has not appeared on CD as fas I know most compilations us the long version which I posted in December 2013.
Tracklist: 01.Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood (Special 12" Versiom) (6:40) 02.Tom Tom Club - Spooks (6:30) 16Bit Tom Tom Club is an American new wave band founded in 1981 by husband and wife team Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, both also known for being bandmembers of Talking Heads. "Wordy Rappinghood" was the first single released from Tom Tom Club's eponymous debut album. 'Wordy Rappinghood" reached #7 on the U.K. single chart on June 7, 1981, the song also peaked at #1 on the U.S. Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Time After Time (3:41) 02.Toni Basil - You Gotta Problem (Special Extended Dance Version) (6:49) "Time After Time" is a song originally recorded by Nick Gilder in 1979 for the Chrysalis records album Frequency. In 1981 "Time After Time" was covered by American singer Toni Basil. It was released as asingle from Basil's Worg Of Mouth album in Europe and Australia. The single failed to make an impact and did not chart. The b-side "You Gotta Problem", is a nearly straight-ahead remake of Devo's "Pity You", released just a year before on Devo's New Traditionalists album. Music videos were filmed for both "Time After Time" and "You Gotta Problem" and were featured on the Word of Mouth video album released only on VHS in 1981.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - Mind Of A Toy (Dance Mix) (5:15) 02.Visage - We Move (Dance Mix) (6:30) 03.Visage - Frequency 7 (Dance Mix) (5:05) "Mind of a Toy" is the third single by the British pop group Visage, released on Polydor Records in March 1981. It was taken from the band's eponymous debut album, following up their international hit "Fade to Grey". The song reached #13 on the UK singles chart. The music video for the single was directed by former 10cc members Godley & Creme, who had branched out into video production by that time. The theme of the video was Steve Strange's idea, who decided on a Little Lord Fauntleroy look. In his autobiography, Blitzed!, Strange claimed that the video was banned by the BBC's Top of the Pops as it was considered to be "frightening for children", however it was actually screened on the show on 19 March 1981.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - Visage (Dance Mix) (6:03) 02.Visage - Second Steps (5:28) "Visage" is the fourth single by the British pop group Visage, released by Polydor Records on 29 June 1981. It is the title track from Visage's eponymous debut album. The single peaked at no.21 in the UK Singles Chart. The music video for the single was the first of two Visage videos directed by Midge Ure. The video includes footage shot at the infamous Blitz nightclub in London's Covent Garden, which was the focal point of the New Romantic scene in the early 1980s. It was included on the Visage video album in 1986.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran (Edit Video Mix) (3:58) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - Messages (2:50) 03.A Flock Of Seagulls - Pick Me Up (3:07) "I Ran (So Far Away)", also released as "I Ran", is a song by English new wave band A Flock of Seagulls. It was released in 1982 as the second single from their self-titled debut album. Since then, it has been their most successful single, topped the chart in Australia, and reached #7 in New Zealand #9 United States respectively. The version featured on this 12" is the video mix which omits most of the introductory section and begins with a cymbal crash but retains the full ending of the long version. This version was featured on some vinyl pressings of A Flock of Seagulls.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - The Look Of Love (Part One) (3:28) 02.ABC - The Look Of Love (Part Two) (3:44) 03.ABC - The Look Of Love (Part Three) (4:16) 04.ABC - The Look Of Love (Part Four) (0:56) "The Look of Love" is a song recorded by ABC in 1981, included on their debut album, The Lexicon of Love. Released as a single and as a 12" remix, it went to number one on the Billboard Dance/Disco chart as well as the Canadian pop singles chart. It was their biggest hit in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4, and was a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., peaking at number 18. The single consists of four parts, referred to as "Parts One, Two, Three and Four". Part One is the standard album version, Part Two is an instrumental version, Part Three is a vocal remix and Part Four is a short acoustic instrumental part of the song, containing strings and horns, as well as occasional harp plucks and xylophone. A different remix version by producer Trevor Horn appeared on the 1982 U.S. 12". The '82 U.S. Extended Remix was not widely available after its initial release, but the track remained much in demand by club DJs and fans alike, and copies of the original 12" version fetched high prices. When Neutron (the band's UK label) discovered this, they issued a limited edition re-pressing of the Horn remix in 1985 (though they did not officially re-release the song).
Tracklist: 01.ABC - The Look Of Love (USA Remix - Dub Version) (7:37) 02.ABC - The Look Of Love (Part 3 - Dance Version) (4:16) “The Look of Love” is a song recorded by ABC in 1981, included on their debut album, The Lexicon of Love. Released as a single and as a 12″ remix, it went to number one on the Billboard Dance/Disco chart as well as the Canadian pop singles chart. It was their biggest hit in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4, and was a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., peaking at number 18. The single consists of four parts, referred to as “Parts One, Two, Three and Four”. A different remix version by producer Trevor Horn appeared on the 1982 U.S. 12″. The ’82 U.S. Extended Remix was not widely available after its initial release, but the track remained much in demand by club DJs and fans alike, and copies of the original 12″ version fetched high prices. When Neutron (the band’s UK label) discovered this, they issued a limited edition re-pressing of the Horn remix in 1985 (though they did not officially re-release the song).
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Valentine's Day (3:40) 02.ABC - The Look Of Love (Part 3) (4:17) "Valentine's Day" is a song recorded by English new wave group ABC in 1981, included on their debut album, The Lexicon of Love. In 1982 "Valentine's Day" was only released as a single only in Japan. The single failed to have any chart success.
Tracklist: 01.After The Fire - Der Kommissar (Special Extended Remix) (5:43) 02.After The Fire - Der Kommissar (Dub Remix) (4:50) "Der Kommissar" (German: [deːɐ̯ kɔmɪˈsaːɐ̯]; "The Commissioner") is a song originally recorded by Austrian artist Falco in 1981. The song was written by Robert Ponger and Falco. In mid-1982, British rock band After the Fire recorded an English version, also titled "Der Kommissar", and released it as a single, but the record floundered. Coming off a tour opening for Van Halen, After the Fire was working on material for a new album when in December 1982, the group announced onstage during a concert that they were disbanding. Both the After the Fire and Falco versions were rising on the Canadian charts at the time, but neither had cracked the US pop charts. Around that time, American singer Laura Branigan began working on her second studio album, Branigan 2, and she recorded "Deep in the Dark", a new song written over the melody and arrangement of "Der Kommissar" which was prepared for release. Then the After the Fire version finally hit the US Billboard Hot 100 on 22 February 1983, and started rising. Though its version barely nicked their home country's Top 50, in 1983 the song's music video received extensive airplay on MTV propelling its popularity on US radio. The song entered the US top 40 on 5 March 1983, peaking at No. 5, and spending a total of 14 weeks in the top 40. The single was released under the Epic Records label. Amidst all this renewed attention to the composition, Falco's own version, which had done well in some US markets but not charted nationally, was re-released, but the German-language record remained essentially a novelty hit there, charting concurrently with the After the Fire version but not rising above No. 74 on the Cashbox chart. In Canada, Falco's version had peaked at No. 11 the same late-January week that After the Fire's version peaked at No. 12. After the Fire's record company, CBS, pleaded with the band to regroup, but to no avail. While UK promotional singles for "Deep in the Dark" were pressed (the After the Fire version missed the UK top 40 and the Falco version failed to chart there), Branigan's record company, Atlantic, officially released "Solitaire" in the United States, where that song peaked at No. 7.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song (7" Edit) (3:22) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - Windows (3:29) "Space Age Love Song" is a 1982 single released by the British band, A Flock of Seagulls. It was their fourth single. Lead guitarist Paul Reynolds remarked on their 1984 video album "Through the Looking Glass" that he thought of the song's title. He said that the band wrote and recorded it, but couldn't come up with the title. He suggested "Space Age Love Song" because he thought it sounded like a space age love song. His idea stuck as the song's permanent title. "Space Age Love Song" peaked at No. 30 in the US Billboard Chart, No. 31 in New Zealand, No. 34 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 68 in Australia. The 7" Edit is about twenty seconds or so shorter than the album version. This version has a shorter intro and to my knowledge has not appeared on CD most compilations use the 3:47 album version.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) (Long Version) (9:09) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - Committed (5:35) 03.A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) (Short Version) (4:58) "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" is a 1982 song by A Flock of Seagulls, the opening song and only hit single from their second album Listen. The song exemplifies "synth-pop's spaced-out loneliness" and yearning for imagined, absent lovers, and is noted for its Wall of Sound-styled layer of synthesizer padding – a "multi-layered, hypnotic song", according to AllMusic. Unlike the band's 1982 hit "I Ran (So Far Away)", largely a United States and Australian hit, "Wishing" performed strongly in the band’s home country, the United Kingdom, and reached the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart; in the US it reached the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the middle of 1983. It was popular in South Africa, reaching #8.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Cheers Then (Extended Version) (5:19) 02.Bananarama - Girl About Town (Extended Version) (5:39) "Cheers Then" is a song recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It appears on their 1983 debut album Deep Sea Skiving and was released as its third single. The song was the first Bananarama single to be written by group members Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward and also their first ballad release. Coming off three consecutive top-ten hits, "Cheers Then" peaked at a disappointing number forty-five in the UK singles chart. Fahey said in a 1986 interview about this song, "We started taking our careers seriously after 'Cheers Then' bombed. Before then we thought all groups just brought out records and had them go to the top of the charts. It bought us down to reality a bit." Even with its relatively low sales, the song is regarded by critics as one of Bananarama's best recordings . The group's fortunes would rebound, however, with their UK follow-up single, a cover version of Steam's "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye". The B-side, "Girl About Town," has been issued on CD for the first time on the 2007 UK reissue of Deep Sea Skiving as one of five bonus tracks. However the version used is a slightly longer version (3:31) with an additional 4 bars just before the instrumental break (roughly 1:45 - 1:59). The music video was a recreation of the musical film The Sound of Music. Filmed in Salzburg, the girls re-enact many of the scenes from the film, including the step-jumping scene for "Do-Re-Mi" and running in the hills, and the gazebo scene. It was directed by Keef for Keefco.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama And Fun Boy Three - He Was Really Sayin' Somethin' (7:54) 02.Bananarama - Aie A Mwana (6:45) 03.Bananarama - Aie A Mwana (Dub Mix) (4:38) "He Was Really Sayin' Somethin' is a soul song written by Motown Records songwriters Norman Whitfield, William "Mickey" Stevenson, and Edward Holland, Jr. in 1964. The song is notable in both a 1964 version by American Motown girl group the Velvelettes, and a 1982 hit version (with the title altered to "Really Saying Something") by British girl group Bananarama. In 1982, the British girl group Bananarama recorded a cover version of the song and released it as the first single from their debut album Deep Sea Skiving. Providing background vocals is Fun Boy Three, a male vocal trio who had a hit with Bananarama earlier in the year with another cover, "T'ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)" The 1982 single became the second consecutive top-five hit for both Bananarama and Fun Boy Three, peaking at number five in the UK singles chart. It also received heavy play on the then-young MTV network in America. "Really Saying Something" was both groups' second chart entry in Australia, peaking at number seventy-four. In the US the 12" contained "Aie A Mwana" as the b-side. "Aie A Mwana" was the first single released by Bananarama. Group members originally recorded the track as a demo and ultimately it was the demo version that was pressed onto the record. Originally released as a stand-alone single, "Aie A Mwana" was eventually added to the group's debut album Deep Sea Skiving two years later. Bananarama's previous experience in a recording studio was as background vocalists on the Department S b-side "Solid Gold Easy Action", a T. Rex cover. Prompted by friend and early supporter Paul Cook (of Sex Pistols), Bananarama decided to release their own single. As they had been including several cover versions in their repertoire (including later hit "Venus"), they decided on the song which had been recorded by Black Blood, sung in Swahili, which they had heard in a French disco. Group members Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward had to learn to sing the song phonetically. The "tropical" nature of the single inspired the group's name: banana coming from the vibe of "Aie A Mwana" and -rama added to the end as a nod to an early Roxy Music song called "Pyjamarama". Issued by independent label Demon Records, "Aie A Mwana" reached number ninety-two in the UK singles chart. Write-ups in the English music and fashion press (NME, The Face) caught the attention of Terry Hall, who invited Bananarama to sing on his new vocal group Fun Boy Three's next single.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - Hot In The City (Extended Version) (5:18) 02.Billy Idol - Dead On Arrival (3:52) 16Bit "Hot in the City" is a 1982 song by Billy Idol, released on his self-titled album. It charted at No. 23 in the US and No. 58 in the UK. A re-release of the song in the UK in 1987 reached No. 13. There are two versions of the video. The first version (the 1982 version) starts off with a girl walking into a record store. She picks up a Billy Idol record and the song starts to play. The video features scenes from New York City, interspersed with stock footage of nuclear bomb tests. The second version (the 1987 version) was banned by MTV because it showed Idol's then-girlfriend Perri Lister bound to a cross toward the end of the video. The later version was included on the DVD edition of The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself. Although the released version of the song has Idol shouting "New York!", other versions of the song were recorded for various radio stations, including ones for such cities as "Amarillo", "Boston", "Minneapolis", "New Haven", "Chattanooga", and "Sioux Falls". The song, with a remixed synthesizer intro, was used as the introduction
for Booker, the TV series spin-off of 21 Jump Street. It is also featured in the 1988 hit film, Big, starring Tom Hanks. The song was used by the NBA's Phoenix Suns during the introductions of the visiting team at home games during the team's run to the 1993 NBA Finals.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - White Wedding (Parts 1 And 2) (8:23) 02.Billy Idol - White Wedding (Part 2) (4:31) "White Wedding" is a song by Billy Idol that appeared on his album Billy Idol in 1982. It is often considered one of his most recognizable songs, although other Idol songs charted higher. It peaked at No. 108 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 on its original release, and reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was re-issued in 1983. In the UK it reached No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart upon its re-release there in 1985 and 1988, when it was re-issued to promote the Vital Idol remix album.
Tracklist: 01.Blue Zoo - Cry Boy Cry (12" Version) (6:00) 02.Blue Zoo - Off To Market (Dub) (4:02) "Cry Boy Cry" is a song by British new wave band Blue Zoo, released in 1982 as the third single from their 1983 debut album Two by Two. The song is the band's biggest hit, and their only top 40 entry, reaching No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1982. It also reached No. 25 in Ireland.
Tracklist: 01.B-Movie - Nowhere Girl (Long Version) (6:31) 02.B-Movie - Remembrance Day (4:21) 03.B-Movie - Nowhere Girl (Short Version) (3:42) "Nowhere Girl" is a song by new wave band from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England B-Movie. It was originally released in 1980, and later re-released in 1982, reaching #67 in the UK. It later appeared re-recorded on the band's first studio album, Forever Running in 1985. It became a chart-topping single across Europe, and received much airplay at the time.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - Baby Oh No (Speacial Remixed Version) (5:41) 02.Bow Wow Wow - Baby Oh No (2:45) Formed in 1980 by Malcolm McLaren after the demise of the Sex Pistols, Bow Wow Wow were originally the first lineup of British group Adam And The Ants. On McLaren's advice, the band ditched Adam. They found their new lead singer in 14-year-old Myint Myint Aye (Burmese for "High High Cool"), who was later renamed Annabella Lwin. Typified by Burundi-style drumming and Lwin's singing, which veered between screaming and ritual chants, Bow Wow Wow saw some early success - amid controversy over their singer's age, and their vocal support of home taping - and increased their range after McLaren's departure, but never found widespread fame. The group's biggest hit in the US was "I Want Candy" which peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Baby Oh No" was one of two new songs added to the "I Want Candy" compilation album released in 1982. "Baby Oh No" was produced by Kenny Laguna of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts fame and remixed by Ivan Ivan and Mark Kamins. Released as a single only in the United States,"Baby Oh No" reached #103 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and #58 on the Dance/Club play charts. Special Note About This Single: The sleeve has a sticker identifying this as "Special Remixed Version", however this info is not on the record label. Side "B" is labeled as side "D". This disc may have been part (or was initially intended to have been part) of a 2 disc promotional release, since the flip side of "A" is side "D" (as was sometimes done for multi-disc sets. The matrix numbers also tend to support this theory.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - Go Wild In The Country (Extended Version) (5:20) 02.Bow Wow Wow - El Boss Dicho! (2:12) "Go Wild in the Country" is a song by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. It was released as a single from their album See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy. "Go Wild in the Country" was written by Dave Barbarossa, Leigh Gorman, Malcolm McLaren and Matthew Ashman. It was first released in 1982 and entered the UK Singles Chart in January, reaching No. 7 and staying for 13 weeks on the chart. It was the first single by the band to not be produced by Malcolm McLaren. The single sleeve, from the same photo shoot as the See Jungle! See Jungle! album cover, reenacts Édouard Manet’s Le déjeuner sur l'herbe.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy (Remix) (3:33) 02.Bow Wow Wow - Cowboy (3:32) "I Want Candy" is a song written and originally recorded by the Strangeloves in 1965 that went to number 11 in the United States. It is a famous example of a song that uses the Bo Diddley beat. English new wave group Bow Wow Wow released their version as the first and only single from their EP The Last of the Mohicans. For many in America, "I Want Candy" was their first introduction to young lead singer Annabella Lwin and the band. The song barely scraped the Top 50, but became an enduring new wave classic. The song gave its name to the band's 1982 release, I Want Candy, which was mainly a compilation, but included a couple of new cuts produced by Kenny Laguna (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts). The popularity of Bow Wow Wow's recording, highly associated with 1980s pop music, is partly due to the memorable video that got heavy play in the early days of MTV. The Bow Wow Wow recording appeared on two VH1 countdowns: No. 86 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '80s"
No. 8 on VH1's "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the '80s" The 12" single release contains the longer "Remix" version.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - See Jungle! (Jungle Boy) (Re-Mixed Version) (5:13) 02.Bow Wow Wow - (I'm A) TV Savage (2:36) "See Jungle! (Jungle Boy)" is a song by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. It was released as the third single from their album See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy. It was first released in 1982 and entered the UK Singles Chart in May, reaching #45. "See Jungle! (Jungle Boy)" was written by Dave Barbarossa, Leigh Gorman, Malcolm McLaren and Matthew Ashman.
Tracklist: 01.C-Bank - One More Shot (8:18) 02.C-Bank - One More Shot (Instrumental) (7:29) "One More Shot" is a 1982 single by Freestyle/electro studio project C-Bank helmed by various producers including John Robie. The song includes lead vocals by American R&B singer Jenny Burton. "One More Shot", is notable for record producer John Robie's use of a "non-linear" approach to its production. the song is often refered to as the first Freestyle jam. "One More Shot", would later resurface in a reworked form as "Shellshock", a non-album track by New Order that John Robie produced, which appears on the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. This followed his work with Arthur Baker and Jellybean Benitez on the New Order song "Confusion" in 1983. "One More Shot" dubeted on the US Billboard Dance Chart on January 23, 1983 peaking at #5 after spending fifteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.China Crisis - African And White (Remixed And Extended Version) (5:01) 02.China Crisis - Red Sails (4:54) 03.China Crisis - Be Suspicious (5:00) "African and White" is a song by China Crisis. It was released as the band's debut single in 1981 on Inevitable Records. A remixed version of the song was reissued as a single in 1982 and became the band's first hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 45 in August 1982. The song is included on the band's debut album Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun to Entertain.
Tracklist: 01.Classix Nouveaux - Is It A Dream (7:13) 02.Classix Nouveaux - Is It A Dream (Short Version) (3:57) 03.Classix Nouveaux - Where To Go (3:15) "Is It A Dream" is a 1982 single by English new wave band Classix Nouveaux. Released in March 1982 "Is It A Dream" was the bands highest charting single in their native country the United Kingdom peaking at #11. The single was taken from the bands second studio album La Verité.
Tracklist: 01.Combo Audio - Romanticide (7" Mix) (3:37) 02.Combo Audio - It's A Crime (2:33) Combo Audio was a new wave group from Champaign-Urbana, Illinois best known for their song Romanticide. Romanticide was released as a single for Secret Records in 1982 and as part of the Combo Audio EP. Two videos for the song were made. The first was played on the RockAmerica cable music subscription service the second went into "power rotation" on MTV in early 1983 following the EP release. The song was the "top single" in Billboard and regular support and airplay followed in New York, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis and Los Angeles. The version that appears here is a different mix than what appears on the "Combo Audio" mini album and "Living In Oblivion" Volume 1 CD. The b-side "It's A Crime" is a non album track.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me (4:22) 02.Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me (Dub Version) (3:39) 03.Culture Club - Love Is Cold (You Were Never No Good) (4:24) "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" is a song written and recorded by the British new wave band Culture Club. Released as a single in September 1982 from the group's platinum-selling debut album Kissing to Be Clever, it was the band's first UK #1 hit. In the United States, the single was released in November 1982 and also became a huge hit, reaching #2 for three weeks. "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" was the third single released in Europe by Culture Club and their debut release in the United States and Canada. The song was picked up by BBC Radio 2 and became a UK #1 single for three weeks in October 1982. The song entered the American Pop chart the week ending December 4, 1982. It hit #1 in Cash Box magazine and held at #2 for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March and April 1983 (kept from the #1 spot by Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"). The single achieved sales of 900,000 US copies and also hit #1 in Canada. It was also number one in Australia. This was Culture Club's first success, after their first two releases, "White Boy" and "I'm Afraid of Me" charted in the UK at #114 and #100 respectively. According to Boy George, it was their last chance to get an album deal. The song rose rapidly in the UK charts after the group's first appearance on Top of the Pops, which resulted in George's androgynous style of dress and sexual ambiguity making newspaper headlines. The group were only asked to appear on Top of the Pops the night before the show, after Shakin' Stevens pulled out. In a retrospective review, Allmusic journalist Jose F. Promis described "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" as "a simple masterpiece, resonating with an ache that harked back to the classic torch songs of yesteryear." In 2007, Boy George said that the song was "not just about Culture Club's drummer Jon Moss, my boyfriend at the time. It was about all the guys I dated at that time in my life." The B-side was a dub version featuring Pappa Weasel in many countries and "You Know I'm Not Crazy" on the US release. On the 12" version of the record, the track "Love Is Cold (You Were Never No Good)" was also included.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - I'm Afraid Of Me (Extended Dance Mix) (7:20) 02.Culture Club - Murder Rap Trap (4:22) "I'm Afraid Of Me" was the second single released from Culture Club's debut LP "Kissing To Be Clever". I'm Afraid Of Me also suffered the same fate as Culture Club's previous single "White Boy" and failed at radio peaking at only #100 in the UK.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - Mystery Boy (3:35) 02.Culture Club - Murder Rap Trap (4:24) "Mystery Boy" was a single only released in Japan in 1982. The mix on this single, and the Japanese album "Kissing To Be Clever" is an alternate version than what appeared in the US and UK where the song was a b-side. This alternate mix includes a piano break which was removed from the US and UK releases. The song was also used in a Japanese TV ad for Suntori brand whiskey with "Hot Whiskey" lyrics.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - White Boy (12" Version) (6:46) 02.Culture Club - Love Twist (4:22) "White Boy" is the debut single by english new wave band Culture Club taken from the album Kissing To Be Clever. Although the song failed to reach the US or UK Top 100, Front man Boy George was still happy because "5000 people bought my song and didn't even know me." The 12" version of "White Boy" is a different mix than waht appeared on Kissing To Be Clever. Oddly the album version was titled "dance nix".
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (Edited Version) (4:08) 02.David Bowie - Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (OZ Extended Version) (9:23) "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released as the title track of the 1982 erotic horror film Cat People. Recorded in July 1981, the song was written by Bowie with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder. The 1981 recording has been described as one of "the finest of Bowie's recordings of the 1980s". A re-recorded version of the song, created a year and a half later, appears on the album Let's Dance (1983). The director Paul Schrader engaged Bowie for a theme song in 1981, with Moroder having already recorded most of the music. Bowie was to put lyrics to the main theme. The song itself, in keeping with the dark tone of the film, has some goth rock influences, with Bowie singing in a deep baritone croon while being backed up by a female chorus. Bowie's octave leap on the word "gasoline" has been called "a magnificent moment" and "among the most thrilling moments he ever committed to tape". Because of Moroder's contract, the single was issued by MCA Records. The full-length 6:45 version appeared on the soundtrack album, the U.S. , and European 12" single's, while a 4:08 edited version was made for the 7" release. The single reached No. 26 in the UK, No. 13 in Canada and No. 67 in the US - Bowie's biggest hit there since "Golden Years". It peaked at No. 1 in New Zealand, remaining there for three weeks, as well as in Sweden for four weeks. It was also No. 1 in Norway for seven consecutive weeks, and then returned to the top for a further week. The single was released three separate times by MCA, first in March 1982 with "Cat People" as the A-side, then again two months later with "Paul's Theme" as the A-side, and finally in November 1982 with "Cat People" back on the A-side. Yugoslav-born Hungarian composer Sylvester Levay contributed to the orchestration. In December 1982, Bowie re-recorded the song for his album Let's Dance, released the following year. This version was also released as the B-side to the title track's single release, and performed on Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour. He had originally planned on using the original version of the song, but Moroder's label MCA Records refused to license it to EMI America. In the re-recorded version of the song, Stevie Ray Vaughan provided the guitar solos and riffs in the song. **Although the disc label gives a duration of 6:41 for side B, this 12″ contains an over 9 minute long extended version. According to some sources the Australian 12″ was mistakenly pressed with this longer version, and remains up to now unreleased in any other form.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - It's Been Hours Now (4:14) 02.Dead Or Alive - Whirlpool (4:17) 03.Dead Or Alive - Nowhere To Nowhere (2:35) 04.Dead Or Alive - It's Been Hours Now *² (4:17) "It's Been Hours Now" is the first 12" EP released by Dead Or Alive on Ian Broudies Black Eyes label in 1982. The tracks on this EP were recorded well before the band signed with a major label. According to front man Pete Burns they recorded the tracks to help finance the prchase of a sequencer so that he could turn his songs into disco records. In 1984 they would release their debut album "Sophisticated Boom Boom" on Epic Records.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - The Stranger (4:22) 02.Dead Or Alive - Some Of That (5:57) On Aug 21, 1982, Dead Or Alive released their fourth single, "The Stranger". It was backed by "Some Of That". It was their fourth independent release and their last. "The Stranger" charted at #7 on the UK Indie Chart and in Japan it reached the #10 position. At this point, the band was a five-piece consisting of Pete Burns (lead vocals), Mike Percy (bass), Tim Lever (keyboards/sax),
Steve Coy (drums), and Wayne Hussey (guitar). Soon after the release of "The Stranger" the band was signed to Epic Records and in 1983 released their debut album "Sophisticated Boom Boom". Neither "The Stranger" or "Some Of That" have appeared on any Dead Or Alive album. "The Stranger" later appeared in a remixed form as the b-side of "What I Want" in 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Devo - Peek-A-Boo! (Dance Velocity) (4:37) 02.Devo - Peek-A-Boo! (Devo Dub) (5:23) 03.Devo - Find Out (3:22) "Peek-a-Boo!" is a song by American new wave band Devo, written by Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale. It appears on their fifth studio album Oh, No! It's Devo. According to Gerald Casale from the audio commentary for their film, The Complete Truth About De-Evolution, "Peek-a Boo! was a song about Devo's circus-like look and the dark side of human nature, the side we try to keep secret, the side we try to deny, in this Christian world where we're only supposed to have happy endings and only supposed to be good, and instead Devo is dealing with what evil is here in a very light-hearted manner." In the United States the song reached #106 on the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 and #13 on the Billboard Dance chart. In Australia the "Peek-a-Boo!" peaked at #45 on ARIA Top 100.
Tracklist: 01.Dexys Midnight Runners & The Emerald Express - Come On Eileen (Single Version) (4:12) 02.Dexys Midnight Runners & The Emerald Express - The Sound Of Philadelphia (T.S.O.P.)/Let's Make This Precious (7:39) "Come On Eileen" is a song by English pop group Dexys Midnight Runners, released in the UK on 25 June 1982 as a single off their album Too-Rye-Ay. It was their second number one hit in the United Kingdom, following 1980's "Geno". The song was written by Kevin Rowland, "Big" Jim Paterson, and Billy Adams; it was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. "Come On Eileen" won Best British Single at the 1983 Brit Awards. The 7" vinyl single released worldwide (except the US) was a 3.28 edit of the main section of the song featuring neither the intro or the coda. Dexy's CD compilations again omit the introduction and coda, but use the unedited main section(4.06). The worldwide 12" and US 7" singles featured the intro and the unedited main section (4.12). This version has only been released on CD on a Kevin Rowland CD single "Tonight". In a poll by Channel 4, a UK TV channel, the song was placed at number 38 in the 100 greatest number one singles of all time. Similar polls by the music channel VH1 placed the song at number three in the 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders of all time, number eighteen in VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980's and number one in the 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s. It has sold 1.31 million copies in the UK as of November 2012. The song reached number one in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 charts during the week ending 23 April 1983. "Come on Eileen" prevented Michael Jackson from ever having back-to-back number one hits in the US: "Billie Jean" was the number one single the previous week, while "Beat It" was the number one song the following week. The b-side is listed as two seperate tracks on the sleeve and label however the songs are mixed together forming one track running 7:39.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) (Dance Remix) (7:04) 02.Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) (Instrumental) (7:04) "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" is a Grammy-nominated single from Donna Summer's self-titled 1982 album. The single was her 12th top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Summer's 1980 The Wanderer album — her inaugural release on Geffen Records — had been certified gold in America although it did not enjoy numerous hit singles as some of her '70s releases had enjoyed. Summer had prepped her next album, which would be released in 1996 as I'm a Rainbow — a double set which continued her association with Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, but David Geffen, decided to cancel the project, and assigned Summer to record an album with producer Quincy Jones. Jones was a much sought-after producer at the time, particularly due to his association with Michael Jackson's album Off the Wall. "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" was the lead single off the Jones' produced album Donna Summer. It was written by Jones and Rod Temperton (formerly of funk band Heatwave) — who'd also written Jackson's "Rock with You". Summer reported that the recording process for this album was challenging, as she was pregnant at the time and unhappy over I'm a Rainbow' being shelved by Geffen Records. The single was issued in three different versions: the 7" single release (3:42), the LP version (4:19), and a 12" single version (7:04). The 12" version features a "Dance Remix" on Side One and an "Instrumental Version Featuring Ernie Watts On Sax Solo" on Side Two. Both are remixes by Craig Kostich and Bruce Swedien. "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" became a major hit, peaking at no. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week of September 25, 1982, giving Summer her sixteenth top 40 hit, and reaching no. 4 on the US R&B Chart. It was Summer's best R&B showing since "Bad Girls" in 1979—even using police whistles in the song as in "Bad Girls". Although the parent album was certified gold in the US, it did not produce any more major hits and did not prove the powerhouse album Geffen Records had hoped for.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:08) 02.Duran Duran - Rio (Night Version) (6:38) 03.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (Night Version) (6:17) 04.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (Alternate Mix) (5:44) Carnival is a dance music EP by Duran Duran, originally released in various markets around the world in September 1982 by EMI. Due to the fact that Carnival was meant to capitalise on Duran Duran's burgeoning dance-oriented success, the tracklisting around the world differed from region to region. The Dutch EP, released in a white sleeve with photos taken from the Rio tour book, featured twelve-inch versions - or " Night Versions" in early Duran Duran parlance - lifted from four of the band's more popular singles - "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Rio", "Planet Earth" and "Girls on Film". There is a rare misprint of the Dutch sleeve, stating "Hold Back the Rain" to be included instead of "Planet Earth". The Night Version of "Girls on Film" is actually slightly different from the version that appeared on the EMI twelve-inch single, clocking in at just around 15 seconds longer, with a slighty different balance in the mix, and featuring the camera shutter clicking sound effect as heard in the short version. Also, the David Kershenbaum Night Version mix of "Rio" was commercially exclusive to this EP (it also featured on an American promo twelve-inch), as the "Rio" twelve-inch single featured "Rio" (Pt II) as the lead mix.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:14) 02.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (5:30) 03.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Carnival Remix) (7:03) 04.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Carnival Remix) (4:29) "Carnival" is a mini-lp by Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI in September 1982. As part of Capitol's shift in marketing strategy for Duran Duran from New Romantic act to dance band over the course of 1982 (in a bid to shift more units of the Rio album), it was decided to release an EP of remixed tracks in various territories globally to capitalise on increased night-club play and to try to replicate that success on radio. Part of this strategy involved producer David Kershenbaum remixing various Rio' tracks. Most of these remixes also appeared on the Carnival release as well as various twelve-inch singles. The demand for Duran Duran material during the autumn of 1982 was quite high. DJs who heard the new mixes could not get enough, and started to put the dance mixes on the air. During the week of 2 October, the US version of the Carnival EP actually entered the album charts at #98. It was gone by the following week. The success of the Carnival EP gave the band enough clout to bring Kershenbaum back in to remix the entire A-side of the Rio album, which was re-issued in the United States in November 1982. Due to the fact that Carnival was meant to capitalise on Duran Duran's burgeoning dance-oriented success, the tracklisting around the world differed from region to region. For the North American release - released both in Canada and the US - the track listing changed slightly, incorporating among other things, a new Kershenbaum mix of minor single "My Own Way" which featured additional lyrics left off the original album version as well as the 'rhythm section punched up, making it ideal for dancing'. This mix eventually resurfaced on the Kershenbaum version of the Rio album in November 1982. The EP also featured the full length David Kershenbaum remix of "Hold Back the Rain", which is quite similar in structure to the version on the B-side of the "Save A Prayer" twelve-inch single. However the guitars are more prominent on the EP mix, and the keyboard and bass are quieter in some places. This mix also featured on the Japanese Carnival EP, with a slighty longer fade out that actual runs completely to the end of the in-studio performance. This full length version was edited down by about half a minute (with sections of the outro choruses cut down) to produce the 6:32 album remix version featured on the North American re-release of Rio. The North American tracklisting is rounded out by Night Versions of singles "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Girls on Film", lifted directly from their respective twelve-inches. Looks-wise, the EP was similar to the Dutch release but came in a purple sleeve, instead of white.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (Pt. II) (Full 7" Mix) (5:04) 02.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Re-Mix) (Carnival Remix) (7:03) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:34) 04.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:12) 05.Duran Duran - New Religion (Carnival Remix) (5:14) 35 years of "RIO"! "Carnival" is a dance music EP by British new wave band Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI. In Japan the EP was released on February 1, 1982. The most interesting collection of songs can be found on the Japanese/Tawainese release of Carnival. Included among the increasingly easy to acquire versions of previous singles is a remix exclusive to this release of fan-favourite album track "New Religion". This mainly instrumental mix remained unavailable outside of Japan/Taiwan until the 1999 release of the Strange Behaviour remix album. It is also noteable for featuring a longer fade out that runs right to the end of the in studio performance. The remainder of the EP was filled with the seven-inch version of "Rio", (mis-labelled as "Rio" (Pt II) as the wrong master was delivered to the Toshiba-EMI offices in Tokyo), the full length Kershenbaum remix of "Hold Back the Rain", and Night Versions of "My Own Way" and "Hungry Like the Wolf".
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:17) 02.Duran Duran - Careless Memories (Live Version) (4:12) 35 years of "RIO"! “Hungry Like the Wolf” is a song by the British New Wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Colin Thurston for the group’s second studio album Rio (1982). The song was released in May 1982 as the band’s fifth single in the United Kingdom. It reached the top five of the UK Singles Chart, and received a silver certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). “Hungry Like the Wolf”‘s Russell Mulcahy-directed music video was filmed in the jungles of Sri Lanka, and evoked the atmosphere of the film Raiders of the Lost Ark. Although the band initially failed to break into the U.S. market, MTV placed the “Hungry Like the Wolf” video into heavy rotation. Subsequently, the group gained much exposure; the song peaked at the number three spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1983, and Duran Duran became an international sensation. The video won the first Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was written and recorded on a Saturday in the spring of 1982 at the basement studios of EMI’s London headquarters. Rhodes started the song’s demo in the morning with a sequencer; the song was built throughout the day as each band member arrived, and by the evening it was essentially complete. “That track came from fiddling with the new technology that was starting to come in”, guitarist Andy Taylor said in an interview with Blender magazine. This refers to the rhythmic backing track they came up with by joining a Roland TR-808 drum machine with a sequencer and a Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard. Rhodes came up with an idea for the backing track in the car while he was going to the studio. He started playing with the Roland Jupiter 8 keyboard, while singer Simon Le Bon was working with the lyrics. The lyrics were inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, and the repeating of the word “do” at the end of each verse, is an inspiration from Gordon Lightfoot’s song “If You Could Read My Mind”. Andy Taylor worked out a Marc Bolan-ish guitar part, a very Marshall-sounding Les Paul guitar lick that was added to the track. Then the bass and drums were added, and the whole track was finished that day, including Le Bon’s vocal melody and lyrics. The laugh at the beginning of the song and the screams during the song’s fade-out were performed and recorded live by Rhodes’ girlfriend at the time. The group re-recorded the song for the Rio album a few months later at London’s AIR Studios with producer Colin Thurston, who also recorded the hits “Too Shy” for Kajagoogoo, and “I Want Candy” for Bow Wow Wow. Andy Taylor remembers: “He was a great organizer and arranger, we gave him far more ideas and music than the track actually needed, and he was important in the process of whittling them down to the essential elements.” Thurston and the band decided to keep the demo’s original electronic backing track and just re-record the other instruments and vocals. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was released in the United Kingdom on 4 May 1982; the next week the song debuted at number thirty-five on the UK Singles Chart, six weeks later it reached its peak at number five, remaining six weeks in the top ten, and twelve weeks in total. The release of the single helped the band’s album Rio reach the second position of the albums chart. In Ireland the single entered the chart on 23 May 1982; reaching the number four position on the Irish Singles Chart, becoming the band’s first top ten hit in that country. Despite achieving commercial success with several top hits in the United Kingdom, the band failed to enter in the U.S. market. Their first album did not chart and failed to yield a hit single. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was released in the United States on 7 June 1982 but did not chart. At first, U.S. radio were reluctant to play the song, but when the newly emerging MTV began playing the accompanying music video in heavy rotation, the exposure pushed “Hungry Like the Wolf” onto AOR playlists. The song entered Billboard’s Top Tracks chart in August 1982 and reached the top of the chart in January 1983. Following the release of the Carnival EP in September and the David Kershenbaum remaster of Rio in November, the Kershenbaum remix of “Hungry Like the Wolf” was released as a single on 3 December 1982. “Hungry Like the Wolf” entered the Billboard Hot 100 on 25 December 1982 at number seventy-seven, peaking at number three on 26 March 1983, and remaining twenty-three weeks on the chart. Ten years later in March 1993, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In Canada, the song debuted at number forty-eight on the RPM singles chart on 22 January 1983, reaching the top of the chart for one week on 19 March 1983, staying on the chart for nineteen weeks and ending at the tenth position of the 1983 year-end chart. It was certified gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) in April 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (US Remix) (4:02) 02.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:14) "Hungry Like the Wolf" is a song by the British new wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Colin Thurston for the group's second studio album Rio. The song was released in May 1982 as the band's fifth single in the United Kingdom. It reached no. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, and received a gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry. The music video for "Hungry Like the Wolf" was directed by Russell Mulcahy and filmed in the jungles of Sri Lanka. Although the band initially failed to break into the US market, MTV placed the "Hungry Like the Wolf" video into heavy rotation. Subsequently, the group gained much exposure; the song peaked at the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1983, and Duran Duran became an international sensation. The video won the first Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984. This USA 7" 2nd US single release of "Hungry Like The Wolf" with different mixes, to promote the "Rio" album re-release and the "Carnival" Mini-LP release, eatures the US Album Remix which appeared on the 2nd US editions of the "Rio" album on the A-side along with the Carnival/Night Version as it's b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (Part 2) (5:30) 02.Duran Duran - Rio (Part 1) (5:11) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (4:37) 35 years of "RIO"! "Rio" is the seventh single by Duran Duran. It was first released as a single in Australia, in August 1982, followed by a UK release on 1 November 1982. The song was the fourth, final, and title single lifted from the band's album of the same name, and was edited for its release. It was issued worldwide in January 1983 and became an immediate Top 10 hit in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #9 on 11 December 1982. "Rio" was released as the third single from the album in Australia, and debuted on the Kent Music Report top 100 singles chart dated 6 September 1982. The song did not attract much notice in the United States upon its initial global release, but received very early airplay at highly influential KROQ in Los Angeles as early as 2 August 1982. After the band's breakthrough hit "Hungry Like the Wolf" stormed MTV and scaled the American charts in December 1982, radio programmers paid closer attention to the catchy melody and insistent, intricate bass line of "Rio", and Capitol Records reissued the single in March 1983 to great success as the band's 2nd US top 20 hit.(peaking at #14) It is one of the band's most recognisable songs, mostly due to its famous music video, which is widely regarded as symbolic of 1980s glamour and excess. The parent album "RIO" was released 35 years ago this week May 10, 1982.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (US Album Remix) (5:24) 02.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Carnival Remix) (4:29) 03.Duran Duran - Lonely In Your Nightmare (US Album Remix) (4:52) 04.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (US Album Remix) (4:02) 05.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (US Album Remix) (6:28) In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of 'RIO' I decided to transfer the bonus 12" that was included with the 2014 remastered vinyl edition of 'RIO'. This bonus 180 gram 12" contains the David Kershenbaum US album remixes that were originally released On Harvest/Capitol records ( ST-12211) in November 1982. These mixes were also issued on the remastered CD as well, but I found the remastering to be a bit under whelming. I hope you enjoy these vinyl transfers. Duran Duran re-entered Air studios in London to embark on their second LP, eventually titled 'RIO'. Recorded during January and February of 1982, the LP was released in May of that year to great success everywhere except the US. As many of you have noticed, the 'RIO' album is somewhat different depending on where you are listening to the vinyl version or CD. In fact there are several variations of each. The successes at that time of mini-LPs by Missing Persons, Thomas Dolby and Duran Duran, prompted Capitol Records to change the marketing strategy of the group from that of New Romantics to a dance band. Duran Duran's 'CARNIVAL' remix EP was released in the US in September of 1982 to great success. DJs around the country began to play the remixed dance versions of the 'RIO' album tracks. Apparently, the previous mixing on 'RIO' didn't fit the US market, and at the invitation of Capitol Records North America, proceeded to have the album reworked. Being pleased with the remixes already done on 'My Own Way' and 'Hold Back The Rain', the band, with the approval of Capitol, once again enlisted the help of David Kershenbaum. The 'remixed & remastered' North American LP was released on the Harvest label in November of 1982, and has a matrix number ST-1-12211-Z13-REI #1. It was sent out with a blue sticker noting its difference. No Kershenbaum remix credit is to be found, neither on the inner sleeve nor on the label for Side A. Thus, the labeled timings of the tracks are incorrect and simply carried over from the previous version. 'Rio', which was remixed into a 6:39 Night Version by Kershenbaum, was not only edited down for the second American LP (clocking in at 5:24), it is also different in the way the saxophone is mixed. The version of 'My Own Way' was taken from the original UK LP, and by altering the lyrical structure and sequence of song segments; Mr. Kershenbaum created a 4:29 masterpiece, which can also be found on the US 'CARNIVAL' mini-LP. Collectors should note that before the Limited Edition of the album came out in 2009, the David Kershenbaum mix of 'Lonely In Your Nightmare' could have been found only on the second and third versions of the American vinyl LP. 'Hungry Like The Wolf' appears on the second US version as a remixed 'album' version, which was also issued in December of 1982 on the American 7" single re-release, and 'Hold Back The Rain' appears as a slightly edited version of the Carnival Remix both developed by David Kershenbaum. -with special thanks to Ansgar Thomann, Tom McClintock, Alan De Feyter, Andreas Tjornehoj, Kenneth Sausville, Gabby, Igor Pryazhin, Peter Brinkhof, Guido Gilgen and Brian Tobin.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Save A Prayer (5:25) 02.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Remix) (7:04) "Save a Prayer" is the sixth single by Duran Duran, released on 9 August 1982. The song was the third single from the band's second album Rio. It became Duran Duran's biggest hit to date (at the time) in the UK Singles Chart, reaching #2, held out of the top spot by Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger". The track opens with a somewhat eerie synthesizer riff which plays in the background throughout the song. It was not originally issued as a single in the United States, although the music video was very popular on MTV. A special US single version was finally released in January 1985 and reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. As well as being a commercial success, the song has received critical acclaim. AllMusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco described the song in a retrospective review, as being "a lilting epic". He wrote: "The music maintains the stormily romantic quality of the lyric by combining meditative verses with an aching chorus that swells and ebbs in a way that perfectly captures the song's heartbreak." The UK release of "Save a Prayer" was backed with a remix of "Hold Back the Rain".
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - First-Last-For Everything (Club Version) (4:40) 02.Endgames - First-Last-For Everything (Dub Version) (4:59) "First-Last-For Everything" is the second single released by Scottish pop band Endgames. Produced by Steve Levine (soon famed for the production work with Culture Club). It found success in clubs in Europe and North America, receiving significant airplay in Canada, especially on the "alternative" radio station CFNY-FM (Toronto), while in the US it was a club success. Eventually it charted in the Billboard magazine Hot Dance Music/Clup Play Chart, peaking at No. 31.
Tracklist: 01.Europeans - The Animal Song (Cross Country Version) (7:02) 02.Europeans - The Animal Song (Single) (3:51) 03.Europeans - Someone's Changing (3:44) "The Animal Song" is a 1982 single by British new wave group Europeans. Despite backing from major label A&M Records the single failed to make any chart impact. "The Animal Song" was taken from the bands debut album Vocabulary released in September 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger (3:36) 02.Eurythmics - Let's Just Close Our Eyes/Monkey, Monkey (9:30) "Love Is a Stranger" is the fifth single by the British rock/pop duo Eurythmics. Originally released in late 1982, the single was commercially unsuccessful, but it was rereleased in 1983 when it became a hit, reaching the UK Top Ten. The single was re-released again in 1991, to promote Eurythmics' Greatest Hits album. Originally released in November 1982 in the United Kingdom, the song reached a disappointing #54 on the singles chart. Following the huge success of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" the following year, the song was re-released and reached #6 in April 1983. In the United States, the song was the second single from the Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) album and it was released just as the title track reached number one. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #81 on 17 September 1983 and peaked at #23 on 12 November of that year. The song was in the charts for thirteen weeks. The b-side for the 12" release "Let's Just Close Our Eyes" is a newly recorded version of "The Walk" with a more synth-oriented instrumentation and is exclusive to vinyl. The song blends into another non-LP track "Monkey, Monkey" therefore I made an artistic decision not to seperate the tracks in keeping with the original 12" continuity. There is pleny of audio editing software if you want to seperate them yourself.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Full Length Version) (4:55) 02.Eurythmics - I Could Give You (A Mirror) (Alternate Version) (3:57) "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is a song written and performed by the British new wave music duo Eurythmics. The song is the title track of their album of the same name and was released as the fourth and final single from the album in early 1983. The song became their breakthrough hit, establishing the duo worldwide. Its music video helped to propel the song to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the first single released by Eurythmics in the US. The original recording's main instrumentation featured a sequenced analog synthesizer riff, which Stewart accidentally discovered in the studio when he played a bass track backwards. Apart from the synthesizer, the arrangement also uses a Movement Systems Drum Computer, a piano in the middle eight, and Lennox's multitracked harmony vocals. The b-side "I Could Give You a Mirror" is different from the one found on the album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). This 12" features the full length version of "Sweet Dreams..." Most of the LP's and CD's and 7" singles have the shorter, 3:36 version.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - The Walk (4:36) 02.Eurythmics - Invisible Hands (6:07) 03.Eurythmics - Dr. Trash (3:18) 04.Eurythmics - The Walk (Part 2) (4:00) "The Walk" was Eurythmics' fourth single, produced by band member David A. Stewart and Adam Williams (ex-bassist of The Selecter), self-funded at Eurythmics own 8-track home studio. As with their previous three singles, it was a commercial failure, reaching only #89 in the UK Singles Charts. All the non-album tracks from this single were omitted from Sony BMG's remastering of 2005, and remain unavailable on CD. "Invisible Hands" had been the working title for what became the group's Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) album, but in the end was dropped from the album altogether.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - This Is The House (12" Version) (6:17) 02.Eurythmics - Your Time Will Come (Live) (7:28) 03.Eurythmics - Never Gonna Cry Again (Live) (4:39) 04.Eurythmics - 4/4 In Leather (3:05) 05.Eurythmics - Take Me To Your Heart (Live) (5:00) "This Is the House" was Eurythmics' third single, recorded in 1982 on their own 8-track home studio in north London, built with a personal bank loan from group member David A. Stewart's bank manager rather than record company support. Although the following year it was included on the group's hugely successful Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) album, the single itself was a commercial flop, failing to chart. No music video was made for the single. The recordings were produced by Stewart and Adam Williams, ex-bassist of 2 Tone Records band The Selecter. They showcased a new sound and direction from the group, focusing on synthesizers and drum machines as opposed to the psychedelic guitar-based band sound of their In the Garden album. The 12 inch single featured an extended remix of the track, plus four songs recorded on Eurythmics 1982 tour. This extended mix, plus the live version of "Your Time Will Come", were omitted from SonyBMG's 2005 remaster package, and remain unavailable on CD. A note about the live recordings: There is some distortion that is due to the original mastering. This distortion can also be heard on the 2005 CD remaster of "In The Garden". I made every attempt to clean this up but some noise is still present. I also seperated each live track into seperate files because they are banded into seperate tracks on the 12". The tracks will however flow together when played all at once.
Tracklist: 01.Fashion - Love Shadow (Smokey Dialogue) (8:02) 02.Fashion - Let's Play Dirty Centerfold (7:46) Fashion were a British New Wave band from Birmingham consisting of Dee Harris, Al 'Luke Sky' James, Alan Darby, John Mulligan, Marlon Recchi and Dik Davis. Fashion disbanded in 1984 after three albums and several singles. In August of 1982, Fashion released their eighth single, "Love Shadow". It was backed by "Let's Play Dirty Centerfold". The A side appeared on their second album, Fabrique. The B side was a non-LP track. "Love Shadow" reached the #51 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The single was produced by Zeus B. Held and featured additional vocals by Gina X.
Tracklist: 01.Frank Zappa & Moon Zappa - Valley Girl (Full Version) (4:59) 02.Frank Zappa & Moon Zappa - Valley Girl (Single Version) (3:48) "Valley Girl" is a song by the musician Frank Zappa and his then 14-year-old daughter, Moon Unit Zappa. It was released on Zappa's 1982 album Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch. Moon supplied Frank with much of the content, speaking typical "Valley girl" or "Valspeak" phrases she heard at "parties, bar mitzvahs, and the Galleria". Zappa intended to lampoon the image, but the single popularized the Valley Girl stereotype nationwide. There was a significant increase in "Valspeak" slang usage, whether ironically spoken or not (not the least of which was the film, Valley Girl). The song was Zappa's only top 40 single in the United States, peaking at #32 in the Billboard Hot 100, although he had charted hits in other parts of the world. The single had varying B-sides. Two of them were from the same album as "Valley Girl:" "No Not Now" and "Teen-Age Prostitute." Another B-side was "You Are What You Is." One of the versions of the single had "Valley Girl" on both sides: the A-Side had the full version, while the B-Side had a fade-out version.
Tracklist: 01.Genesis - Man On The Corner (3:40) 02.Genesis - Submarine (4:33) "Man on the Corner" is a song by British band Genesis, released on 5 March 1982. The song was written by Phil Collins. It peaked at number 41 in the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics describe a man who spends his days on a street corner, shouting at passersby. According to the radio show In the Studio with Redbeard (which spotlighted the making of the Abacab album), the song was composer Collins' first song about the homeless epidemic and society's reluctance to help the homeless or find a resolution. Backed by a simple drum machine beat, the song takes a musically dark tone. Near the end of the 1980s, Collins would revisit the theme of homelessness in "Another Day in Paradise". This song makes a prominent feature of the Roland TR-808 drum machine at the beginning, then switches to a drum set during the bridge.
Tracklist: 01.Golden Earring - Twilight Zone (Long Version) (4:46) 02.Golden Earring - Twilight Zone (Short Version) (3:59) "Twilight Zone" is a 1982 hit by the Dutch band Golden Earring. It was written by the band's guitarist George Kooymans, who got the inspiration from a book by Robert Ludlum, The Bourne Identity. "Twilight Zone" appears on their 1982 album Cut. It was the group's sole Top 10 Pop single on the US Billboard Hot 100 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Album Tracks chart, the band's only No. 1 hit in America. The spoken lines in the introduction, the first verse (ending with "the gun is still warm") and the chorus are performed by Kooymans, while Barry Hay sings the lead vocal part for the verses throughout. While the original album version runs 7:55 this US 7" promo contains two unique edits of "TWilight Zone".
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Nipple To The Bottle (Vocal) (6:54) 02.Grace Jones - Ja Guys (Dub Version Of My Jamaican Guy) (Instrumental) (7:20) "Nipple to the Bottle" is a single by the Jamaican singer and actress Grace Jones, released in 1982. "Nipple to the Bottle" was the lead single from Jones' sixth studio album, Living My Life. The b-side "Ja Guys (Dub Version Of My Jamaican Guy) (Instrumental)" is exclusive to the US 12" and has not appered on CD. The single met with a considerable success, reaching Top 20 on Billboard R&B and dance charts. It did exceptionally well in New Zealand, where it became a number 3 hit.
Tracklist: 01.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go! (Extended Version) (6:13) 02.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go! (4:16) 03.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go! (Dub Version) (4:54) "Let Me Go" (labelled as Let Me Go! on the sleeve of the single) is a single by Heaven 17, taken from (and released several months before) their second album The Luxury Gap. It actually first appeared on the band's American self-titled compilation, Heaven 17, which was released in 1982. It reached #41 on the UK singles chart, the lowest chart placement among the singles from that album but their highest at the time of the single's release. The song also spent five weeks at #4 on the American dance chart in 1983. Allmusic cites it as "a club hit that features Glenn Gregory's moody, dramatic lead above a percolating vocal and synth arrangement." It was one of the first commercial releases to feature the Roland TB-303, a bass synthesiser which later played a pivotal role in the later acid house movement. The song appeared at #81 on Q101 Top 500 Songs of "All Time"
Tracklist: 01.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go! (6:14) 02.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go! (Instrumental) (4:54) "Let Me Go!"is a single by Heaven 17, a band consisting of a few member of Human League, taken from (and released several months before) their second album The Luxury Gap. It reached #41 on the UK Singles Chart, the lowest chart placement among the singles from that album but their highest at the time of the single's release. In 1983, the song also spent five weeks at #4 on the American dance chart and entered the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #74.
Tracklist: 01.Huang Chung - China (Special Extended Remix Version) (6:56) 02.Huang Chung - Ti Na Na (Special Extended Version) (4:35) "China" is a pre-Wang Chung single originally released in 1982 as a U.S. only 12" promo taken from the band's deut LP "Huang Chung". "China" was one of three single's released by the band on Arista Records under the direction of producer Rhett Davies. The band's debut studio album was issued in 1982. Self-titled, it compiled three non-charting Arista singles, one of the Arista B-sides, and six other new tracks. Like the associated singles, the Huang Chung album failed to chart. In 1984 Arista remixed "China" and re-released it in Europe where it failed to chart. In 1983 they were still billed under the band name "Huang Chung". At this juncture, the band changed the spelling of their name to Wang Chung, at their new label Geffen's suggestion, to make the pronunciation easier for English-speakers.
Tracklist: 01.Huang Chung - Dance Hall Days (Dance Mix) (5:25) 02.Huang Chung - China (American Extended Remix) (6:58) "Dance Hall days" is a single by English band Huang Chung originally released in October 1982 on Arista Records. This early version failed to have any chart success. The band then left arista and was signed to American based Geffen Records, making the group the second UK-based act to be signed to Geffen worldwide after Asia (not counting then-New York-based John Lennon in 1980). At this juncture, and at Geffen's suggestion, the band changed their name to Wang Chung, allegedly to make pronunciation easier for English-speakers. In 1984 the band re-recorded "Dance Hall Days" making it the hit version that we are all familiar with (No. 16 US, No. 21 UK). This rare 12" contains the original 1982 dance mix.
Tracklist: 01.Hunters & Collectors - Talking To A Stranger (Edited Version) (3:54) 02.Hunters & Collectors - Talking To A Stranger (Album Version) (7:25) 03.Hunters & Collectors - Run Run Run (9:01) "Talking to a Stranger" is the second single by Australian band Hunters & Collectors, released in 1982. It was the only single to be released from Hunters & Collectors debut album. The song reached number 59 on the Australian Kent Music Report. "Talking to a Stranger", was released ahead of the album on July 12, 1982, and was accompanied by a music video directed by film maker Richard Lowenstein. At the 1982 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Debut Single. The song later appeared in the 1986 film "Dead End Drive-In.
Tracklist: 01.Icehouse - Hey Little Girl (Disco Edit Mix) (6:57) 02.Icehouse - Hey Little Girl (3:39) 03.Icehouse - Can't Help Myself (US Club Mix) (5:56) "Hey Little Girl" is a single released by Australian band Icehouse, the second single from the band's 1982 album, Primitive Man. The album and single were co-produced by band member and the track's writer, Iva Davies, and Keith Forsey (Billy Idol). It was released in October 1982, on Regular Records on 7" and 12" vinyl formats. UK and Europe releases by Chrysalis Records were also on 7" and 12" formats, but with different track listings. The single was then released in the US in 1983 on the same formats. On "Hey Little Girl", Iva Davies uses the Linn drum machine — the first for an Australian recording. "Hey Little Girl" peaked at No. 7 on the Australian singles chart and No. 2 in Switzerland, No. 5 in Germany, Top 20 in UK, Sweden and Netherlands, and No. 31 on U.S. the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Tracklist: 01.Icehouse - Icehouse (4:09) 02.Icehouse - All The Way (Live) (4:08) 03.Icehouse - Cold Turkey (Live) (4:16) "Icehouse" is a song by the Australian rock band Flowers, later known as Icehouse. It was released as a single in Europe in 1982 by Chrysalis Records from the band's first album, Icehouse, after the band changed its name to Icehouse. In the United States, the song peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 1981 even though the song was not realeased as a single the U.S. "Icehouse" was written by founding member Iva Davies when he lived at 18 Tryon Road, Lindfield in an old, cold flat of a two-storey mansion—across the street was a dishevelled house which had its lights on all night peopled by short-term residents. Davies only learned that it was a half-way house for psychiatric and drug rehab patients after he wrote the song. Russell Mulcahy, an expatriate Australian living in London, directed the music video for "Icehouse".
Tracklist: 01.Imagination - Follow Me (12" Version) (4:32) 02.Imagination - Changes (5:47) "Follow Me" is a 1982 single by British three piece band Imagination. Released only in Italy "Follow Me" was a non-lp track but did appear as the b-side for the single "Looking At Midnight" (UK #59). The b-side "Changes" had also been previously released internationally as a single reaching #29 in the UK and #46 on the US R&B chart. The version of "Follow Me" is a remix and exclusive to this Italian pressing.
Tracklist: 01.Janet Jackson - Young Love (Edited Version) (3:40) 02.Janet Jackson - Young Love (Album Version) (4:59) "Young Love" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson's debut single on July 7, 1982 by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment, and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons, she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album. The single sold 200,000 copies in the United States. "Young Love" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who highlighted it as a standout song from Janet Jackson and praised its catchiness. It peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was a success on the R&B chart, additionally peaking at number 16 in New Zealand. In order to promote her album, she performed the song on Soul Train and American Bandstand. In recent years, she has included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival. The "Edited Version" has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy (Vocal Long Version) (5:06) 02.Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy (Instrumental) (5:06) "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Jermaine Jackson. It was released as the first single from his 1982 album, Let Me Tickle Your Fancy. It features the group Devo. The song reached #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Pop chart, and #5 on the R&B Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out (4:17) 02.Joe Jackson - T.V. Age (Long Disco Mix) (5:56) "Steppin' Out" is a song written by Joe Jackson, originally included on his 1982 album, Night and Day. The song is about the anticipation and excitement of a night out on the town. Released as a single in August 1982, it became Jackson's biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit in the U.S., peaking at number six. It was his second biggest hit on the UK Singles Chart, also reaching number six. Only "It's Different for Girls", which reached number five in the UK in 1980 did better. The music video for the song, directed by Steve Barron, featured a housekeeper pretending she was a Cinderella figure. It was filmed over one night in the St. Regis Hotel in New York during the summer of 1982. "Steppin' Out" eventually earned Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.
Tracklist: 01.John Cougar - Jack & Diane (Long) (4:16) 02.John Cougar - Jack & Diane (Short) (3:50) "Jack & Diane" is a 1982 hit song written and performed by American singer-songwriter, John Mellencamp, then performing as "John Cougar." It appears on Mellencamp's album American Fool. It was chosen by RIAA as one of the Songs of the Century. The single spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982, and, to date, is the biggest hit single ever for Mellencamp. According to Mellencamp, "Jack & Diane" was written about a relationship he had with a girl that lived near his hometown of Seymour, Indiana named Diane. He said: "'Jack & Diane' was a terrible record to make. When I play it on guitar by myself, it sounds great; but I could never get the band to play along with me. That's why the arrangement's so weird. Stopping and starting, it's not very musical." Mellencamp has also stated that the clapping wasn't supposed to be included in the finished song. It was recorded with the clapping in order to help keep tempo and then it was to be removed. However, he realized the song didn't work without it.
Tracklist: 01.Josie Cotton - Johnny Are You Queer? (2:46) 02.Josie Cotton - (Let's Do) The Blackout (2:57) "Johnny Are You Queer?" is a 1980s pop song that was written by Bobby and Larson Paine. The song was first performed live by the Go-Go's and was later performed by Josie Cotton, who released the song as a single in 1981 and 1982, and as part of her 1982 album Convertible Music. The song was also featured on the Valley Girl soundtrack. The song was the subject of controversy upon its release. Cotton was accused by multiple conservative groups as promoting homosexuality and one network claimed that "there was no Josie Cotton and that she was actually a gay man who was trying to convert unsuspecting straight men into a homosexual lifestyle." The Village Voice and The Advocate were both highly critical of "Johnny, Are You Queer?" and The Advocate demonized the work in an article entitled "Josie, Are You A Bitch?" Years later AllMusic reviewed the song and noted that "In retrospect, the song sounds rather tame, and throughout, the joke is on the petulant girl, not Johnny: "he's not interested in her that way, so clearly he must not like girls" is (deliberately) a laughably arrogant premise." Cotton has stated that since the song's release she has been contacted by several people who thanked her for the song, as it helped them come to terms with their own homosexuality. In 1982, the song reached #38 on the U.S. Billboard Club Play Singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Voyeur (Extended Version) (5:45) "Voyeur" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes for her seventh studio album of the same name (1982). Written by Carnes, her husband Dave Ellingson, and Duane Hitchings, the song is an uptempo synthpop track. It is the first track from the album, and its lead single. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Voyeur" was a hit in the United States and in Europe, where it peaked highest in Norway (#5). It featured a then-controversial music video, which was later banned for its suggestiveness. The song received a nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 1983 Grammy Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Leisure Process International - A Way You'll Never Be (6:44) 02.Leisure Process International - Love Cascade (Dance Mix) (5:16) "A Way You'll Never Be" is a 1982 single by British new wave duo Leisure Process also known as Leisure Process international. The 12" was issued as double A side with "Love Cascade" both tracks were produced by Martin Rushent and feature Mark King and Phil Gould of Level 42 on bass and drums. The duo released four singles before splitting in 1983. Martin Rushent produced artists like The Human League, The Associates, Altred Images, Pete Shelley among others.
Tracklist: 01.Lene Lovich - Blue Hotel (Dance Mix) (5:17) 02.Lene Lovich - Blue Hotel (3:43) Released in 1982 by Stiff Records "Blue Hotel" was the second single lifted from the Lene Lovich LP No Mans Land. The single failed to make any impact on the US charts but did peak at #100 on the German Media Control Charts. This 12" contains great mixes by M & M and Bob Clearmountain.
Tracklist: 01.Lene Lovich - It's You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (Remixed Extended 12" Version) (5:31) 02.Lene Lovich - Blue (2:58) 03.Lene Lovich - It's You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (Dub Version) (5:45) In October 1982, Lene Lovich released her tenth single, "It's You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)" from the album No-Man's Land.. The B Side "Blue" was a non-LP track. The single reached the #68 spot on the U.K. singles chart and #25 on the US dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.MacKenzie Sings Orbidöig - Ice Cream Factory (4:02) 02.MacKenzie Sings Orbidöig - Cream Of Ice Cream Factory (4:50) "Ice Cream Factory" was the debut solo single by Billy Mackenzie (Credited to MacKenzie Sings Orbidöig) released in October 1982. Written by fellow Dundonian, multi instrumentalist and, new collaborator Stevie Reid. Billy Mackenzie stated that "Ice Cream Factory" was a hilarious swirl of semi-surrealist fantasy that blended, in the tradition of Associates masterpieces like "A Girl Named Property", elements of classic pop with an eccentric modernity. It was shiny, white and superb and it flopped.
Tracklist: 01.Malcolm McLaren And The World's Famous Supreme Team - Buffalo Gals (Scratch) (3:42) 02.Malcolm McLaren And The World's Famous Supreme Team - Buffalo Gals (3:42) 03.Malcolm McLaren - Buffalo Gals (Trad. Square) (3:41) "Buffalo Gals" is a 1982 hip-hop single released by Malcolm McLaren and the World's Famous Supreme Team, from McLaren's 1983 album Duck Rock. The song is composed of extensive scratching with calls from square dancing. The music video prominently features the Rock Steady Crew. While in New York City looking for a support act for Bow Wow Wow, McLaren got the idea for the song when he went to an outdoor concert (known as a "Block Party") by Afrika Bambaataa and Universal Zulu Nation. This is where he was exposed to Hip-Hop for the first time and discovered the scratching technique he would use on this song. Most of the scratching and the beat of the song were composed by Trevor Horn. In the liner notes for Duck Rock, McLaren wrote that this track was "recorded with the World's Famous Supreme Team and Zulu singers backing them up with the words 'she's looking like a hobo.' The performance by the Supreme Team may require some explaining, but suffice to say they are DJs from New York City who have developed a technique using record players like instruments, replacing the power chord of the guitar with the needle of a gramophone, moving it manually backwards and forwards across the surface of a record. We call it scratching." Charisma Records were not initially keen on releasing the song, but relented after a strong positive response to the first broadcast of the track by DJ Kid Jensen. The single peaked at #9 on the UK Singles Chart and #33 on the US Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Marsha Raven - I Like Plastic (12" Version) (5:56) 02.Marsha Raven - Angel 43 (12" Version) (4:37) 16Bit "I Like Plastic" is the 1982 debut single by American Hi-NRG singer Marsha Raven released on Red Bus Records. Marsha Raven came into show business as a Tina Turner imitator. After recording "I Like Plastic" she scored her only Billboard dance hit with "Catch Me (I'm Falling In Love)" on Passion Records, produced by hot shot dance producer Ian Anthony Stephens. She recorded more singles and eventually fell into 80s obscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Melissa Manchester - You Should Hear How She Talks About You (Extended Version) (5:02) 02.Melissa Manchester - Long Goodbyes (3:02) "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" is a 1982 Top Ten single performed by Melissa Manchester from her album Hey Ricky. First recorded by Charlie Dore for her 1981 Listen! album, "You Should Hear..." was written by Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow. Arif Mardin who produced Manchester's recording described the track as "a real departure for Melissa because it has a new wave dance quality and she had been known for her ballads", Manchester having reached the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100 with the ballads "Midnight Blue" (#6) and "Don't Cry Out Loud" (#10) and the previous Manchester/Mardin collaboration "Theme from Ice Castles" also being a ballad. Mardin continued: "But music is music. You can't turn your back on new formats or styles." "You Should Hear..." reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1982 to become Manchester's highest charting record. It would also prove to be Manchester's last Top 40 hit (her 1983 single "Nice Girls" would peak at #42). The track would earn Manchester the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the year 1982, besting nominated performances by Laura Branigan, Juice Newton, Olivia Newton-John, and Linda Ronstadt; Manchester had previously been nominated in that category for the 1979 release "Don't Cry Out Loud". A #10 A/C hit, "You Should Hear..." also gave Manchester a hit in Canada (#5), New Zealand (#20), and Australia (#4). In Australia, it ranked as the #25 single of 1982.
Tracklist: 01.Men Without Hats - The Safety Dance (Extended Club Mix) (4:34) 02.Men Without Hats - I Got The Message (4:45) 03.Men Without Hats - Antarctica (3:29) "The Safety Dance" is a song by Canadian new wave band Men Without Hats, released in Canada in 1983 as the second single from Rhythm of Youth. The song was written by lead singer Ivan Doroschuk after he had been kicked out of a club for pogoing. The song entered the Canadian top 50 in February 1983, peaking at no. 11 on 14 May. In the meantime, "The Safety Dance" was released in the US on March 16, but did not enter the US charts for a few months. When it finally did, the record became a bigger hit than it had been in Canada, peaking at no. 3 in September 1983. It also reached no. 1 on Cash Box, as well as no. 1 on the Billboard Dance Chart. "The Safety Dance" similarly found success in other parts of the world, entering the UK charts in August and peaking at no. 6 in early November, and entering the New Zealand charts in November, eventually peaking at no. 2 in early 1984. The writer/lead singer, Ivan Doroschuk, has explained that "The Safety Dance" is a protest against bouncers stopping dancers pogoing to 1980s new wave music in clubs when disco was dying and new wave was up and coming. New wave dancing, especially pogoing, was different from disco dancing, because it was done individually instead of with partners and involved holding the torso rigid and thrashing about. To uninformed bystanders this could look dangerous, especially if pogoers accidentally bounced into one another (the more deliberately violent evolution of pogoing is slamdancing). The bouncers did not like pogoing so they would tell pogoers to stop or be kicked out of the club. Thus, the song is a protest and a call for freedom of expression. Doroschuk responded to two common interpretations of the song. Firstly, he notes it is not a call for safe sex. Doroschuk says that is reading too much into the lyrics. Secondly, he explained that it is not an anti-nuclear protest song per se despite the nuclear imagery at the end of the video. Doroschuk stated that "it wasn't a question of just being anti-nuclear, it was a question of being anti-establishment."
Tracklist: 01.Midge Ure - No Regrets (4:02) 02.Midge Ure - Mood Music (3:29) "No Regrets" is a song originally recorded by Tom Rush in 1968. Numerous cover versions have been recorded including Shirley Bassey, and Olivia Newton-John. In May 1982, Scottish musician Midge Ure released a cover of the song as his debut solo single. "No Regrets" was also produced by Ure, who said "I got tired of doing it for others, so I decided to do it for myself" and was co-produced and engineered by John Hudson. Reviewing for Record Mirror, Simon Tebbutt described the song as "a brilliant mixture of the big emotional American ballad … with the kind of clean cut and almost cold European precision we've come to associate with Mr Ure."
Tracklist: 01.Ministry - Cold Life (6:17) 02.Ministry - I'm Falling (4:03) 03.Ministry - Cold Life Dub (6:26) "Cold Life" was the debut single by American industrial band Ministry which, at the time, was a synthpop band. Released as a one off single in March 1982 "Cold Life" did not appear on any official studio album. The song debuted on the US Billboard dance chart on May 22, 1982 spending thiteen weeks on the survey peaking at #45.
Tracklist: 01.Modern Romance Featuring John Du Prez - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White (Extended Remix) (5:16) 02.Modern Romance Featuring John Du Prez - Who Is John Du Prez? (2:25) "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" or "Cerezo Rosa" or "Ciliegi Rosa" or "Gummy Mambo", is the English version of "Cerisiers Roses et Pommiers Blancs", a popular song with music by Louiguy written in 1950. French lyrics to the song by Jacques Larue and English lyrics by Mack David both exist, and recordings of both have been quite popular. However, Perez Prado's recording of the song as an instrumental with his orchestra featuring trumpeter Billy Regis, whose trumpet sound would slide down and up before the melody would resume, was the most popular version in 1955, reaching number one for 10 weeks on the Billboard chart. Perez had first covered this title for the movie Underwater! (1955), where Jane Russell can be seen dancing to the song.[1] Billboard ranked this version as the No. 1 song of 1955. The most popular vocal version in the U.S. was by Alan Dale, reaching No. 14 on the chart in 1955 In 1982, the British pop group Modern Romance (featuring John Du Prez) had a UK Top 20 hit with the vocal version of the song. This single was also the last involvement of band member Geoff Deane who left the band to start a solo career.
Tracklist: 01.Moving Pictures - What About Me (3:34) 02.Moving Pictures - Joni And The Romeo (3:28) "What About Me" is a song written by Garry Frost and Frances Swan, first recorded by Australian rock band Moving Pictures from their album Days of Innocence. It was the band's first number-one single in Australia spending six consecutive weeks on the top; there, it was the second-highest selling single of 1982. The success of the song led them to America where it became a hit, reaching #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song stayed in the U.S. charts for such a long time that it managed to make Billboard's top 100 Pop Singles of 1983, at #88, a rare feat for a single with such a low peak position. The song made an unusual comeback in 1989, peaking at #46. Frost wrote the song when he was working with autistic children in his day job. He had gone out to get lunch at his local shop in the Sydney suburb of Asquith and saw a small boy not being noticed waiting at the counter. He was sufficiently moved by the vision to write the song. The song was rarely played live by the band; when it was, it was played in a modern country style. It would never have been recorded but their debut album's producer Charles Fisher heard Frost and Smith tinkling with the tune on the studio piano during a break in recording. Fisher suggested that Moving Pictures record the song. It was initially released as a single in January 1982. It debuted on the charts during February and five weeks later reached #1, where it remained for six weeks, going on to become the second biggest selling single in Australia for 1982 (behind Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger") and went on to win the "Best Single" award at the 1982 Countdown Music Awards. "What About Me?" was released in the United States later in September 1982, reaching #29 and spending 26 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Because of its longevity on the Hot 100, the song was able to end up on the year-end chart at #88 in the U.S. It was re-released in the U.S. market in 1989 by Geffen Records, climbing to #46 at its second attempt.
Tracklist: 01.Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie (Special 12" Club Version) (6:07) 02.Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie (Special Dub Mix) (4:40) 03.Musical Youth - Please Give Love A Chance (3:40) "Pass the Dutchie" is a reggae song recorded by the British group Musical Youth from their 1982 album The Youth of Today. It was a major hit, holding the number one position on the UK singles charts for three weeks in October 1982. The song was the band's first release on a major label. It was a cover version of two songs: "Pass the Kouchie" and "Gimme the Music" by The Mighty Diamonds, which deals with the recreational use of cannabis, "kouchie" being slang for a cannabis pipe. For the cover version, the song's title was bowdlerized to "Pass the Dutchie", and all obvious drug references were removed from the lyrics; e.g., when the original croons "How does it feel when you got no herb?", the cover version refers to "food" instead. "Dutchie" is used as a patois term to refer to a food cooking pot such as a Dutch oven in Jamaica and the Caribbean. It has since become a drug reference in itself, denoting a blunt stuffed with marijuana and rolled in a wrapper from a Dutch Masters cigar, since American and British listeners assumed that the term were a drug reference. The song was first championed by radio DJ Zach Diezel and became an instant hit when it was picked up by MCA Records in September 1982. It debuted at #26 on the UK chart and rose to #1 the following week. In February of the following year, it reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the USA. The song also scored the #1 position in five other countries, eventually selling over 5 million copies worldwide.
Tracklist: 01.Musical Youth - Youth Of Today (Special 12" Club Version) (5:30) 02.Musical Youth - Gone Straight (Special 12" Club Version) (5:24) Musical Youth was formed by Frederick Waite Sr. who discovered that his sons Patrick and Frederick Jr. were talented musicians. Frederick Jr. played drums and Patrick played bass. Mr. Waite invited a friend's two sons to participate as well. Kelvin Grant played guitar while his older brother Michael played keyboards. Mr. Waite sang lead vocals himself at first. Once the band gained notoriety from record companies, Mr. Waite decided the lead vocalist should be just as old as the boys were and so Dennis Seaton, a schoolmate of Frederick Jr.'s, took over. In 1982, they signed to MCA Records and their first single "Pass the Dutchie" was an instant hit. The bands second single "Youth Of Today" and the title of their debut album did not garner the same impact as their previous single "Pass The Dutchie". In the United States "Youth Of Today" failed to chart while in the UK the single peaked at #13. The songs highest chart position was in the Netherlands where it reached #4.
Tracklist: 01.Neil Young - Sample And Hold (Dance Remix) (6:46) 02.Neil Young - Mr. Soul (Dance Remix) (5:50) 03.Neil Young - Sample And Hold (Single Version) (3:58) "Sample And Hold" is a single by Canadian musician and singer-songwriter Neil Young, released in 1982 from the album Trans on Geffen Records. The release was a departure for Neil Young who was best known for recording Folk/Rock. "Sample And Hold" is a new wave/space rock track complete with a vocoder distoting Young's vocals. Young's direction was influenced by the electronic experiments of the German band Kraftwerk, but more importantly he felt that distorting his voice reflected his attempts to communicate with his young son Ben who was born with cerebral palsy. While the album Trans was a top twenty hit in the US "Sample And Hold" failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Temptation (8:45) 02.New Order - Hurt (8:03) "Temptation" was British band New Order's 4th, and their first self-produced single. Released on May 10, 1982 as 7" and 12". "Temptation" peaked at # 29 of the UK singles charts. The vocal track on the original 12" version features an audible "startled yelp" during the song's intro. Vocalist Bernard Sumner has since explained that the scream was from him due to bandmates thrusting a snowball down his shirt during recording.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Heart Attack (3:05) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Stranger's Touch (3:47) "Heart Attack" was one of two new songs recorded for the 1982 (Double Platinum) greatest hits package titled Olivia's Greatest Hits Vol. 2. The song was the first single released from the album. The success of "Physical" led to an international tour and the release of her second hits collection, the double platinum Olivia's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (No. 16 Pop), which yielded two more Top 40 singles: "Heart Attack" (No. 3 Pop) and "Tied Up" (No. 38 Pop). In 1983, Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song for their TV series episode "Angelic Alvin" (with new lyrics created for the episode). The song features American saxophonist, composer, arranger, conductor and bandleader of the west coast jazz/jazz fusion ensemble the L.A. Express Tom Scott on horns. An innovative music video directed by Brian Grant recieved heavy airplay on MTV. Even though there are no remixes or edits of "Heart Attack" I still wanted to post it for those of us who love hearing these tracks in their vinyl glory. I also wanted to bookend it with yesterdays "Tied Up" post. Olivia was an important part of 80's pop music paving the way for artists like Madonna and Taylor Swift. Olivia's music video's were innovative and pioneering winning the first ever Grammy for a long form video album in 1983 "Olivia Physical".
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Landslide (7" Version) (3:58) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Recovery (4:18) "Landslide" is a song by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John from her twelfth studio album Physical. It was released in several countries as the third and last single from the album in April 1982. In United Kingdom, however, it was released in January 1982 as the second single ("Make a Move on Me" was the third and last single). The single didn't achieve the success of its predecessors from the album, but peaked at the top 20 on the UK Singles Charts. The song also wasn't performed during the Physical Tour, but had some performances in television programs during the international promotion. In the United States "Landslide" peaked at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 12, 1982 peaking at #52. Of note the 7" version is slightly different from the 4:23 LP version.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Landslide (Video Mix) (4:28) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Rolling (1:17) So today is my birthday, and I wanted to try something different—sort of an experiment, but also fun. I have been tinkering with the idea of recording audio from some of my VHS tapes, which are analog and fit perfectly with my audio transfers of 12" vinyl and cassette tapes. The tracks I chose to work on today are, of course, ONJ. These two tracks did not make it to the remastered Deluxe Edition of her 1981 LP "Physical," which I helped work on back in 2021. I dusted off my Emerson Hi-Fi 4-head VCR, and the results turned out rather well. The video mix of "Landslide," which was also featured on Olivia's 1982 ABC TV Special "OLIVIA PHYSICAL," which also aired on my birthday, February 8, 1982, The video mix includes an extended synth and drum intro lasting about 20 seconds. There are also some sound effects at around the 2:30 mark (sword fighting) and glass breaking. The track also has an earlier fade than what appears on the LP and single versions. The video was directed by Brian Grant and also features Olivia's first husband, Matt Lattanzi. "Landslide" was released as the third single from the LP "Physical." peaking at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second track, "Rolling," is an instrumental written by Olivia's longtime producer, John Farrar. This instrumental plays during the opening sequence of the Physical TV special showing Olivia running and working out on the beach. The TV special was later edited down to just include the music videos, mostly from the Physical album, and released on home video. Olivia was a pioneer in making this full-length video album, which was one of the first of its kind. This was pre-MTV and won Olivia the 1982 Grammy for best long-form video album. Said to cost half a million dollars to produce, it was filmed in California (at Olivia's Malibu home), London, and Hawaii. In addition, I also created custom artwork for this special post. I know many ONJ fans will be delighted to finally have both tracks digitally.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Tied Up (Edited Version) (4:12) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Silvery Rain (3:40) "Tied Up" was one of two new songs recorded for the 1982 (Double Platinum) greatest hits package titled "Olivia's Greatest Hits Vol. 2" the song was the second single released from the album following "Heart Attack" (US #3) the other new track recorded for the package. "Tied Up"
debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on January 15, 1983 peaking at #38. The song also features American saxophonist, composer, arranger, conductor and bandleader of the west coast jazz/jazz fusion ensemble the L.A. Express Tom Scott on horns. Scott was also the opening act for Olivia's 1982 "Physical" World Tour and appears in the songs music video. The b-side features an album track from Olivia's 1981 LP Physical. "Silvery Rain", which was written by The Shadows member Hank Marvin and released as single in 1971 by British singer Cliff Richard has lyrics denouncing the aerial application use for pesticides to exterminate insects. A music video directed by Brian Grant was filmed for the song and included on the Grammy winning video album "Olivia Physical". As with many of Olivia's 7" singles the edited version of "Tied Up" has never appeared on CD or any compilation.
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk (6:50) 02.Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk (Instrumental Version) (6:50) 03.Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk (Radio Version) (3:29) Sylvester James (September 6, 1947 – December 16, 1988), better known as Sylvester, was an American disco and soul singer, and a gay drag performer. Sylvester was sometimes known as the "Queen of Disco," although this moniker has also been bestowed on some of the women of the disco era (i.e. Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer). His most significant works are the songs "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)", "Dance (Disco Heat)" (both 1978) and "Do You Wanna Funk" (1982). Patrick Joseph Cowley (October 19, 1950 - November 12, 1982) was a disco and Hi-NRG dance music composer and recording artist. He recorded in a style that has drawn comparisons to that of Giorgio Moroder and is often credited with pioneering electronic dance music. Patrick Cowley met San Francisco-based musician Sylvester in the late 1970s. Sylvester had asked Cowley to join his studio band after hearing some of his early synthesizer recordings. In 1982 "Do You Wanna Funk" was released on the Megatone Records label and quickly entered the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart peaking at #4. In the UK "Do You Wanna Funk" entered the top 40 peaking at #32.
Tracklist: 01.Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory (3:43) 02.Paul McCartney - Rainclouds (3:08) 03.Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory (Solo Vocal) (3:43) "Ebony and Ivory" is a 1982 number-one single by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. It was released on March 29 of that year. The song is featured on McCartney's album Tug of War. A self-empowerment hit that struggles issues of racial equality, the song reached number one on both the UK and the US charts. In 2013, Billboard ranked the song as the 69th biggest hit of all-time on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. At the simplest level, the song is about the ebony (black) and ivory (white) keys on a piano, but also deals with integration and racial harmony on a deeper, human level. The title was inspired by McCartney hearing Spike Milligan say "black notes, white notes, and you need to play the two to make harmony, folks!". The figure of speech is much older. It was popularized by James Aggrey in the 1920s, inspiring the title of the pan-African journal The Keys, but was in use from at least the 1840s. The B-side of the single, the song "Rainclouds", is written by Paul McCartney and Denny Laine, though on early pressings of the single the song was credited only to McCartney.
Tracklist: 01.Paul Parker - Right On Target (6:19) 02.Paul Parker - Pushin Too Hard (5:57) Paul Parker is a Hi-NRG and dance singer born in San Francisco, California. His biggest success came in the eighties, when he reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Disc chart twice. "Right on Target" was the lead single from his debut album Too Much To Dream. The single was the first and most successful dance chart entry for Parker. "Right on Target" hit number one for two weeks in late July 1982 . The song was written and produced by Patrick Cowley.
Tracklist: 01.Pribate Lives - Memory Of Your Name (Extended Version) (6:40) 02.Private Lives - Memory Of Your Name (Dub) (6:40) 03.Private Lives - Swim Away (3:37) "Memory of Your Name" was the third single released by British New Wave group Private Lives. "Memory of Your Name", released on Chrysalis Records was released on 13 August 1982. The lineup on the single featured John Adams on vocals and drums, John Reed on bass and Rick Lane on keyboards, with guest appearances by Simon Climie on guitar and Guy Baker on bass. It was produced by Tony Visconti. The band gathered a strong live following, but poor record sales led to them being dropped by the label and the band breaking up. "Memory of Your Name" did not appear on the bands only LP "Prejudice And Pride".
Tracklist: 01.Q-Feel - Dancing In Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop) (6:36) 02.Q-Feel - Dancing In Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop) (Dub Version) (6:00) Q-Feel was a British synthpop group. They released their self-titled album in 1982, which included their only hit single, "Dancing in Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop)." "Dancing in Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop)" was an entry in the 1982 A Song For Europe, the UK's pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. It finished sixth (out of eight) behind eventual winners Bardo. The song was also featured in the 1985 dance film, Girls Just Want to Have Fun. The somg charted twice on the Billboard charts first in 1982 peaking at #110 and again in 1989 peaking at #75. The song did much better on the US dance charts peaking at #18 in June of 1982. Group frontman Martin Page went on to achieve success as a songwriter and solo artist. His highly successful debut solo album, 1994's In the House of Stone and Light featured contributions from former Q-Feel bandmates Trevor Thornton and Brian Fairweather.
Tracklist: 01.Queen - Back Chat (Re-Mix) (6:54) 02.Queen - Staying Power (4:12) "Back Chat", written by the bass guitarist John Deacon, is the track most influenced by black music on the 1982 Queen album Hot Space. Deacon (who differed from his band-mates, in that he was the only one raised on soul instead of rock and roll) had chosen a no-compromise method of eliminating any rock elements from his songs for Hot Space. This act of defiance caused friction amongst fellow band members, particularly Brian May, who fought to retain at least some rock sensibilities in their funk diversions. After heated debate, the band finally decided to include a guitar solo on "Back Chat". It reached #40 on the UK Singles Chart. The track was performed on the Hot Space tour at a faster tempo, with a more rock-orientated arrangement. "Back Chat", the title, is an English idiom referring to a "impertinent or impudent replies, especially to a superior". In a Rolling Stone magazine album review, the critic John Milward described the musical style of the song as: "a hot rock-funk tune, with guitar tracks as slick as an icy dance floor."
Tracklist: 01.Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman (Extended Version) (5:55) 02.Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman (Instrumental) (5:55) 03.Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman (Short Version) (4:03) "The Other Woman" is the title track from the album The Other Woman by American muscian Ray Parker Jr. It was his first solo hit single without his longtime group, Raydio. Released as a single in March 1982, it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Black Singles chart, number twenty-four on the dance chart, and number thirty-three on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also spent one week at number one in Australia. The instrumental is exclusive to this USA 12" Promo release.
Tracklist: 01.Romeo Void - Never Say Never (12" Version) (6:05) 02.Romeo Void - In The Dark (4:25) 03.Romeo Void - Present Tense (5:47) 03.Romeo Void - Not Safe (3:54) "Never Say Never" is a 1982 song by the new wave band Romeo Void. One of their best-known songs, "Never Say Never" was a favorite on early MTV, featuring a black-and-white music video that spoofs Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless. The song is driven by a throbbing, funky bassline and punctuated by jagged guitar and saxophone, incorporating post-punk influences. The song reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock songs chart in October 1982. The song was featured in the 1984 film Reckless starring Aidan Quinn as a football star and renegade. Quinn's character takes over the school dance's DJ booth to play the single, much to the dismay of all his classmates. A dance sequence ensues with Quinn's character moshing about while a somewhat distraught Daryl Hannah tries to figure out how to dance with him. This four-track, 20-minute EP was actually a 12-inch dance single introducing Romeo Void's signature song, "Never Say Never." Against an accelerated disco beat, singer Deborah Iyall perfected her romantic put-down persona with the devastating one-liner, "I might like you better if we slept together." Meanwhile, the band had improved since the release of the debut album, with saxophonist Benjamin Bossi becoming an especially notable soloist. But it was the provocative nature of Iyall's lyrics and delivery that caught the ear of enough listeners to put this indie label EP on the charts and cause Columbia Records to come calling with a manufacturing and distribution deal, leading to a major-label reissue.
Tracklist: 01.Sandii & The Sunsetz - Dreams Of Immigrants (Full Version) (4:43) 02.Sandii & The Sunsetz - The Mirrors Of Eyes /Jinjirogeh - The Chunk O' Funk (9:50) For The Immigrants and DREAMERS " Dreams Of Immigrants" is a 1982 single by Japanese new wave/synthpop band that collaborated from 1979 until the 1990s. The Sunsetz, led by Makoto Kubota, and Sandii started as separate artists, and each have a separate discography. However, their collaboration provided a particular body of work that is representative of the period, and which successfully blended Eastern, Western and pop influences. "Dreams Of Immigrants" was penned by lyricist Chris Mosdell who has written lyrics for Sarah Brightman and Boy George; co-written lyrics with Michael Jackson, had his work covered by Eric Clapton. The Sunsetz spent a lot of time in the UK, recording with David Sylvian and Fun Boy Three producer Dave Jordan. Sounds, NME and Melody Maker gave The Sunsetz extensive coverage which gave the group a lot of credibility in Japan, leading to increased record sales. Their live act gained many fans in the international music industry following their support slot on the final Japan world tour. The Sunsetz went on to tour and play festivals with Eurythmics, Inxs, Blondie and David Bowie. **The two songs on the b-side are blended together forming one continuous mix. To keep integrity of the original vinyl I did not split the tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - What (6:10) 02.Soft Cell - So (8:48) "What" is a song written by H. B. Barnum, originally performed by Melinda Marx and released in 1965. British synth-pop/new wave duo Soft Cell released a cover of the song in July 1982 as the only single from their remix EP Non Stop Ecstatic Dancing. It became their fifth UK top-ten chart hit, peaking at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Where The Heart Is (9:42) 02.Soft Cell - It's A Mugs Game (8:12) Released on November 26, 1982, "Where The Heart Is" was the tenth single by British New Wave band Soft Cell. "Where The Heart Is" appeared on the bands third album Art Of Falling Apart. However the B side "It's A Mug's Game" did not but it was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD in 1998. The single reached the #21 spot on the U.K. singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - She Loved Like Diamond (Re-Mix) (3:39) 02.Spandau Ballet - She Loved Like Diamond (Instrumental) (2:56) "She Loved Like Diamond" is a song by the English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on 11 January 1982 as the third single from what would be their second album, Diamond. The music video and cover art for the single focused on the sexual themes in the lyrics and the allure of the title character. In writing the song, their guitarist/songwriter Gary Kemp was influenced by American Jewish music with an eastern European flavour that he had heard in movie themes and musicals. Most reviews singled out lead singer Tony Hadley's performance as the main problem with the recording, which only mustered a number 49 peak position on the UK Singles Chart. The poor showing prompted the idea to release another song from the album, but the band realized that getting a new single to succeed would require a remix of the disappointing work of their current producer and decided to discontinue their association with him in doing so. "She Loved Like Diamond" was released on 11 January 1982, and only got as high as number 49 on the UK Singles Chart. The number 30 showing of "Paint Me Down" meant that the studio performance of that song that they filmed for the British music chart television programme Top of the Pops went unaired, so it was clear that an appearance there to promote "She Loved Like Diamond" was not going to happen.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Nicks - Edge Of Seventeen (Extended Live Version) (8:08) 02.Stevie Nicks - Edge Of Seventeen (Short Live Version) (5:57) "Edge of Seventeen (Just Like the White Winged Dove)" is a song written and recorded by American singer Stevie Nicks, the third single from her successful 1981 solo debut album Bella Donna. Written by Nicks to express the grief resulting from the death of her uncle Jonathan and the murder of John Lennon during the same week of December 1980, the song features a distinctive, chugging 16th-note guitar riff, and a simple chord structure typical of Nicks's songs. Released as a single in early 1982, it just missed out on the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 making #11 and the live version on the B-side reached #26 on Billboard's Top Tracks chart. The album track had previously made the Top 5 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart in 1981, peaking at number four. It is one of Nicks' most enduring and recognizable songs, and has been covered by many artists. The distinctive riff was sampled by Destiny's Child in their 2001 song "Bootylicious", with Nicks in a cameo appearance in the music video, playing a guitar. According to Nicks, the title came from a conversation she had with Tom Petty's first wife, Jane, about the couple's first meeting. Jane said they met "at the age of seventeen," but her strong Southern accent made it sound like "edge of seventeen" to Nicks. The singer liked the sound of the phrase so much that she told Jane she would write a song for it and give her credit for the inspiration. Although Nicks originally planned to use the title for a song about Tom and Jane Petty, the deaths of her uncle Jonathan and of John Lennon during the same week of December 1980 inspired a new song for which Nicks used the title. Nicks' producer and friend Jimmy Iovine was a close friend of Lennon, and Nicks felt helpless to comfort him. Soon after, she flew home to Phoenix, Arizona, to be with her uncle Jonathan, who was dying of cancer. She remained with her uncle and his family until his death. Throughout the song a distinctive 16th note guitar riff is played by Waddy Wachtel, progressing through C, D, and E-Minor chords. During the bridge, the chords alternate twice between E-Minor and C. Wachtel claimed that a track by The Police called "Bring on the Night" was the inspiration for the riff. As is typical of Nicks' songs, the lyrics are highly symbolic. Nicks has said that the white-winged dove represents the spirit leaving the body on death, and some of the verses capture her experience of the days leading up to her uncle Jonathan's death. Perhaps ironic for a song named for a mondegreen, the line "Just like a white-winged dove" is sometimes misheard as "Just like a one-winged dove" or "just like the world we know", thus "Edge of Seventeen" has been cited frequently as a source of misheard lyrics since its release, and appears on a number of misheard lyrics web sites and in books of famous misheard lyrics. This US 12" promo contains previously un-released live versions of the song recorded at The Wilshire Theatre, Los Angeles, on December 13th 1981.
Tracklist: 01.Taco - Puttin’ On The Ritz (Extended Version) (6:02) 02.Taco - Livin’ In My Dream World (3:09) "Puttin' On the Ritz" is a song written by Irving Berlin. He wrote it in May 1927 and first published it on December 2, 1929. In 1982, singer Taco released a synth-pop cover version of "Puttin' On the Ritz" as a single from his album After Eight. The single was accompanied by a music video, the original version of which contains characters in blackface and has since been banned from many networks. An alternative version eliminates many shots of the blackface characters, though some remain. The cover also musically references other Irving Berlin songs, such as "There's No Business Like Show Business", "Alexander's Ragtime Band", and "White Christmas". The single was a global hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Irving Berlin, then 95, the oldest ever living songwriter to have one of his compositions enter the top ten. It was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over one million copies. It was Taco's only hit in the United States. This version of the song was ranked No. 53 in VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s special. The song topped the charts in Sweden and New Zealand, and it entered the Top 5 in numerous countries including Australia, Norway, Austria, and Canada.
Tracklist: 01.Talk Talk - Talk Talk (Extended Version) (4:34) 02.Talk Talk - ? (4:07) 03.Talk Talk - Talk Talk (Version) (2:37) "Talk Talk" is a 1982 song by the British New Wave band Talk Talk. It is a cover of a 1976 song "Talk Talk Talk Talk" by British punk group Reaction, released on the Beggars Banquet compilation album Streets. Released as the second single from Talk Talk's debut album, The Party's Over (1982), it peaked at #52 in the United Kingdom upon initial release. It was reissued later in the same year where it peaked at #23 in the UK and #75 in the United States. The single also reached #1 in South Africa in 1983.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - 18 Carat Love Affair (3:51) 02.The Associates - Voluntary Wishes, Swap It Production (3:22) 03.The Associates - Love Hangover (5:55) "18 Carrat Love Affair/Love Hangover" was a 1982 double A side single by Scottish post punk/new wave band The Associates released on July 23, 1985. The single was backed with a cover of the Diana Ross hit "Love Hangover". "18 Carrat Love Affair/Love Hangover" debuted on the UK singles chart on August 7, 1982 peaking at #21.
Described by Billy Mackenzie in Smash Hits as a “quasi-Neil Sedaka song”, ’18 Carat Love Affair’ was ASSOCIATES’ most commercial offering and a fine example of their supreme avant pop. Martha Ladly’s girlie shrill went hand-in-hand with the incessant synth riff in this tale about a gay affair that Mackenzie was trying to hide. "18 Carrat Love Affair" and "Love Hangover" were not included on the original UK issue of the album "Sulk" but were included on the US version of the original LP.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - Club Country (12" Mix) (6:55) 02.The Associates - A.G. It's You Again (3:05) 03.The Associates - Ulcragyceptimol (4:23) "Club Country" is a single by Scottish post punk/new wave band The Associates released on April 26th 1982. The song appeared on their third studio album Sulk. "Club Country" debuted on the UK singles chart on April 8, 1982 peaking at #13 becoming the bands second top twenty single in that country. The b-side track "A.G. It's You Again" is a remix of "Arrogance Gave Him Up".
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - Party Fears Two (Extended Mix) (5:34) 02.The Associates - It's Better This Way (Alternate Version) (3:39) "Party Fears Two" is a 1982 single by Scottish post-punk/new wave band The Associates, released from their second studio (and third album in total) Sulk. The song became their breakthrough Top 20 and best-known hit, peaking at #9 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also charted on the Irish Singles Chart at #16. With its iconic honky tonk piano line, "Party Fears Two" was a magnificent song about dealing with the perils of schizophrenia. The band performed the song on the BBC television show Top of the Pops. "Party Fears Two" has been covered by several artists, including The Divine Comedy, Heaven 17, King Creosote and Dan Bryk. "Party Fears Two" was used as an instrumental section for the theme music on BBC Radio 4 satirical current affairs series Week Ending. The b-side "It's Better This Way" is an alternate version from both the UK and US album versions.
Tracklist: 01.The B-52's - Loveland (8:36) 02.The B-52's - Cake (7:46) "Loveland" and "Cake" are tracks recorded by American new wave band The B-52's. Both tracks were produced by David Byrne of Talking Heads. Both songs were taken from the EP Mesopotamia. The original Island Records vinyl & cassette release in the UK contained the extended versions of "Loveland" and "Cake". This was an error, and the discs were quickly recalled and reissued with the correct version of "Cake" however the extended Loveland remained. These versions never appeared on the American release. In France both songs were issued as a special 12" promo. As far as I know neither of these mixes have appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.The Cage Featuring Nona Hendryx - Do What Ya Wanna Do (Long Version) (7:35) 02.The Cage Featuring Nona Hendryx - Do What Ya Wanna Do (Dub Version) (6:24) 03.The Cage Featuring Nona Hendryx - The Slammer (5:26) 16Bit "Do What Ya Wanna Do" is a 1977 song originally recorded by T-Connection. In 1982 the song was covered by The Cage Featuring American singer Nona Hendryx. The Cage was a project built around Ms. Nona Hendryx and the studio band Visage as they existed in 1982, following the exits of Dave Formula as well as Midge Ure and Billy Currie following the lawsuit to extricate the band from Morrison/O’Donnell management [who were also representing Ultravox]. That meant Rusty Egan on drums with Steve Barnacle on guitars and synths with brother Gary on sax and synths. Production and remix via the great John Luongo. The song was a cover of a T-Connection disco track from 1977 that was very much in the traditional mold of the day. This one was much tougher with the full complement of Visage’s sonic vocabulary that they’d already established on their two albums. Drum machines kept the time while Egan drummed around them on acoustic percussion. Providing lots of vibrant fills and percussive volleys. Steve Barnacle played mostly extreme funk bass here with brother Gary adding sax interjection. The drum solo breakdowns on this one were bold and hard and lasted as long as they wanted even as hints of the Mororder sound gave it all a machine-led energy that the more traditional instruments used as a foundation. Of course, Ms. Hendryx was more than capable of matching the toughness of the musicians. - postpunkmonk Discogs The song was also featured in the film and soundtrack "Summer Lovers".
Tracklist: 01.The Clash - Rock The Casbah (3:43) 02.The Clash - Mustapha Dance (4:26) "Rock the Casbah" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, released in 1982 as the second single from their fifth album, Combat Rock. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US (their only top 10 single in that country) and, along with the track "Mustapha Dance", it also reached number eight on the dance chart. The single version has more pronounced bass. Also when Joe Strummer screams "The crowd caught a whiff / Of that crazy casbah jive" at the end of the third verse the word "jive" is sustained for several seconds with digital delay. Additionally, the sound effects of the jet fighters in the last verse are lower in the mix, particularly just after "drop your bombs between the minarets." The single version of the song is what is played in the music video. "Mustapha Dance", which features in many releases of the single, is an instrumental/dub remix of the song. The song tells the story of a military dictator who has banned rock music, but his people still find ways to hear it. The people take to the rooftops, singing and playing the forbidden music, and the general orders his air force to bomb them. The song ends with the people standing defiantly and singing their song, refusing to be silenced. The lyrics and powerful music of “Rock the Casbah” have resonated with countless people around the world and have become a timeless classic. The song serves as a reminder of the power of music to bring people together and stand up against injustice.
Tracklist: 01.The Cure - Let's Go To Bed (7:45) 02.The Cure - Just One Kiss (7:18) 03.The Cure - Let's Go To Bed (Edit) (3:35) "Let's Go to Bed" is a 1982 single by The Cure. It later appeared on the album Japanese Whispers. In the aftermath of the bleak Pornography, Robert Smith returned from a month-long detox in the Lake District to write the antithesis to what The Cure currently represented. Written as a sarcastic reflection on sexual imagery in pop music, the single was a surprise hit. It was most successful in Australia, reaching #15. The origins of "Let's Go to Bed" lie in "Temptation", one of the demos for Pornography. The song is a relatively upbeat, guitar-driven instrumental. In August of 1982, soon after Simon Gallup's departure from the band, Smith demoed a vocal version of the track, entitled "Temptation Two", a psychedelic piece not far removed from the Pornography album but somewhat lighter in tone. At the end of the song, Smith sings a string of wordless syllables, nearly identical to the "doo doo doo"s of the later song. The final version was debuted on Kid Jensen's radio show on 27 November 1982. Robert Smith has often stated that he wished its b-side, the darker "Just One Kiss" (also first performed during the session) was released as a single.
Tracklist: 01.The Fixx - Red Skies (Full Length Version) (4:20) 02.The Fixx - Sinking Island (Special Extended Dance Mix) (4:35) "WAR WAR STUPID" Series "Red Skies" is a song by new wave/rock band the Fixx. Released in 1982, it was the third single from the group's debut album, Shuttered Room. It reached number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks but only peaked at number 101 on Billboard's Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart in early 1983. The song also charted in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It was later re-recorded for the band's 1987 album, React. The lyrics of "Red Skies" warn of an imminent nuclear holocaust.
Tracklist: 01.The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama - It Ain't What You Do (Extended Version) (5:50) 02.The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama - The "Funrama" Theme (Extended Version) (5:58) "It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)" is a calypso song written by jazz musicians Melvin "Sy" Oliver and James "Trummy" Young. It was first recorded in 1939 by Jimmie Lunceford, Harry James, and Ella Fitzgerald. The jazz tune was transformed into a pop song with ska elements in 1982. With the title slightly altered to "It Ain't What You Do....", it was included on Fun Boy Three's debut self-titled album, but it was not available on a Bananarama album until 1988's Greatest Hits Collection. Terry Hall of Fun Boy Three owned a copy of Bananarama's previous single "Aie a Mwana" and after seeing an article about the trio in The Face he decided he wanted them to sing background vocals on this song, solely based on the fact that he liked their look. "It Ain't What You Do...." became a big hit in the UK, climbing to number four in the UK singles chart. The success of this single also prompted Bananarama to return the favour and have Fun Boy Three sing on their next single "Really Saying Something".
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Mirror Man (Extended Version) (4:22) 02.The Human League - You Remind Me Of Gold (3:38) 03.The Human League - You Remind Me Of Gold (Instrumental) (3:54) "Mirror Man" is a 1982 song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It was released as a single in the UK on 8 November 1982 and peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart. It was written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey with keyboard players Jo Callis and Ian Burden, and produced by Martin Rushent. "Mirror Man" was the first track written and recorded by the Human League after they returned from their World Tour, conducted in the wake of the enormous international success of their album Dare. "Mirror Man" was conceived and written as a celebration of Oakey and Wright's love of Motown records. It has been described as electronic northern soul, with Oakey's main verses delivered in deliberate sentences with emphasis on the last word of each sentence. Vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall feature prominently throughout the song but have no lyrics, providing backing vocals of "oohs" and "ahhs". Recording and production was overseen by Martin Rushent, who had produced the band's album Dare. Speculation about who was the titular 'Mirror Man' was ended in 1988 when, during interviews to promote the band's Greatest Hits album, Oakey revealed that it was about Adam Ant. Oakey had become concerned that Ant was starting to believe his own publicity, and was in danger of losing touch with reality. Oakey had avoided revealing this at the time for fear of offending the song's subject. The song could be viewed as a reference to the 1971 Japanese TV series Mirrorman. The song was released as a single in the UK in November 1982. It was the first new single the band had released since the phenomenal success of "Don't You Want Me" almost a year earlier. The single was tipped by the media as their second Christmas number-one single in the UK, but peaked just short, at number two. The single did however reach number one in Ireland earlier that month and also reached the Top 10 in Canada the following February. Its release in the U.S. was delayed until May 1983 where it was incorporated into the stop gap EP Fascination!. A&M Records, the band's record company in the US, had refused to release it as a single "unless there was to be an album hot on its heels". The track peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1983.
Tracklist: 01.The Members - Radio (3:56) 02.The Members - (If You) Can't Stand Up (3:49) 03.The Members - Radio (Dub Version) (5:53) "Radio" is a 1982 single by British punk band The Members that originated in Camberley, England. In Australia "Radio"was the bands biggest chart hit where it reached the top ten and stayed there for most of 1982. In the US the single debuted on the Billboard dance chart on August 28, 1982 peaking at #52, spending seven weeks on the survey. "Radio" was produced by English producer and nusican Martin Rushent who had also produced The Human League and ABC.
Tracklist: 01.The Mood - Don't Stop (5:06) 02.The Mood - Watching Time (3:26) "Don't Stop" is a song by British mew wave band from 1981 to 1984, based in York. It consisted of members John Moore, Mark James and Eric James (the latter no relation, as their real names were Mark James Fordyce and Eric James Logan). "Don't Stop", released in January 1982 became a Top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100; and No. 1 on the newly introduced UK dance chart. To help promote the somg the band appeared on the popular UK children's programme, Razzmatazz performing "Don't Stop". The Mood only released one mini LP in the US titled "Passion In Dark Rooms". *Although Wikipedia and the band's website claim "Don't Stop" reached the US top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, I could not find the exact chart number anywhere on the internet or in any of the Joel Whitburn Billboard chart books that I own.
Tracklist: 01.The Polecats - Make A Circuit With Me (Rockin' Mix) (2:53) 02.The Polecats - Juvenile Delinquents (From A Planet Near Mars) (2:40) 03.The Polecats - Red Ready Amber (2:11) "Make A Circuit With Me" is a 1982 single by English rockabilly band The Polecats formed in 1977 in north London. The original line-up was Tim Worman (a.k.a. Tim Polecat, vocalist), Martin "Boz" Boorer (guitarist and vocalist), Phil Bloomberg (bassist), and Chris Hawkes (drummer) who originally played under the name "Cult Heroes". Finding difficulty persuading promoters to book them on the rockabilly circuit with a name sounding "too punk", they adopted Hawkes' suggested band name, the Polecats. Hawkes was later replaced by Neil Rooney, who was subsequently replaced by John Buck. The Polecats played rockabilly with a "punk sense of anarchy and helped revive the genre for a new generation in the early '80s." The Polecats were known for their fresh and energized take for the classic genre. Adding a sense of punk and sparking a multitude of bands to follow on their footsteps. Their arguably most famous song, "Make A Circuit With Me" may be their cheesiest song, but they do it well. It has a perfect balance of infectious guitar work, danceable beat and cheesy lyrics about love through electricity. "Make A Circuit With Me" peaked at #76 on the UK singles chart. In the Disney Pixar film WALL-E, advertisers used the Polecats' 1983 hit song "Make a Circuit with Me" in their television trailers for the film. In 2010, the U.S. broadcaster TBS used "Make a Circuit with Me" in two episodes of the TV series Glory Daze.
Tracklist: 01.The Psychedelic Furs - Danger (Remix) (2:36) 02.The Psychedelic Furs - I Don't Want To Be Your Shadow (3:48) 03.The Psychedelic Furs - Goodbye (Dance Mix) (5:43) "Danger" was the second single taken from "Forever Now" the third studio album by English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, the song was release as a single in a remixed form in the UK while "Love My Way" was released in the USA to coincide with the band's North American tour. "Danger" which, with its "headlong pace and slamming beat", was described by critic Ken Tucker as "the most ferocious, impassioned song the Furs have ever recorded".
Tracklist: 01.The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way (3:33) 02.The Psychedelic Furs - Aeroplane (Dance Mix) (5:19) "Love My Way" is a song by English band The Psychedelic Furs. It was released in July 1982 as the first single from their third studio album Forever Now. Written by the four members of the group and produced by Todd Rundgren (who also played marimba on the song), the song reached the top 10 of the charts in New Zealand, top 30 in Australia and the top 50 in the United Kingdom and United States. Front man of the group Richard Butler had a specific audience in mind when he penned the lyrics to this song. He explained himself thus in an interview with Creem in 1982: "It's basically addressed to people who are f--ked up about their sexuality, and says 'Don't worry about it.' It was originally written for gay people." Released in 1982, "Love My Way" peaked at number nine in New Zealand, where it spent 21 weeks on the chart. The song peaked at number 42 in the UK and number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number 30 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart and number 40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart. British filmmaker Tim Pope directed the official music video for "Love My Way" in 1982, and it was placed in regular rotation on MTV. The single was released in the UK with the non-album B-side, "Aeroplane." In the US, the B-side was changed to a different non-album track, "I Don't Want to Be Your Shadow". The song is featured in the 1983 film Valley Girl and appears on the soundtracks of the 1998 film The Wedding Singer, the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name (where its appearance inspired a major surge in streaming popularity).
Tracklist: 01.The Quick - Rhythm Of The Jungle (Extended Mix) (7:16) 02.The Quick - To Prove My Love (4:00) "Rhythm of the Jungle" is a 1982 single by English synth-pop duo The Quick. "Rhythm of the Jungle" was a Top 20 success in Australia, reaching No. 13, and also became a hit in Europe peaking at #9 (Netherlands) and #41 (UK). In the United States the single was a dance hit peaking at #14 on the Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Vocal) (5:27) 02.The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Instrumental) (5:29) "It's Raining Men" is a song by the American musical duo the Weather Girls from their third studio album Success (1983). It was released as the album's lead single on September 10, 1982 through Columbia Records and CBS Records International. Paul Jabara wrote the song in collaboration with Paul Shaffer, and produced the song in collaboration with Bob Esty. "It's Raining Men" is a Hi-NRG and post-disco that incorporates elements of R&B, soul, and 1970s-style electronic dance music. Its lyrics describe an excitement and enjoyment of many different types of men. "It's Raining Men" was a number-one dance hit in the United States, and reached the top ten in various other countries worldwide. VH1 listed the song as one of the Greatest Songs of the 1980s as well as one of the Greatest Songs of the 2000s decade. At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards (1983), "It's Raining Men" received a nomination at the Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Paul Jabara originally offered the song to Donna Summer, she initially rejected the song after becoming a born again Christian. The song was then passed to American singers Diana Ross, Cher, and Barbra Streisand, all of whom rejected the song. In 1982, the song was offered to the Two Tons (formerly known as Two Tons o Fun). Martha Wash and Izora Armstead of the Two Tons also dismissed the song. Wash recounted "We thought it was a crazy song — in fact, too crazy to record. I kept saying, 'It’s raining men? Really? Are you kidding me?' … I just did not think people would buy it… That's why I kept saying no." The duo eventually recorded the song in ninety minutes after Jabara persistently pleaded them to record the song. The Waters Sisters (Julia Waters-Tillman and Maxine Waters-Willard), Stephanie Spruill, and Zenobia Conkerite performed background vocals on the chorus of the song.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Make Believe (Special Extended Version) (5:05) 02.Thompson Twins - Runaway (Extended Remix) (5:28) 03.Thompson Twins - Bouncing (Extended Remix) (4:56) 04.Thompson Twins - Good Gosh (Remix) (3:10) "Extra-special Tuneful Twosome" is a rare 1982 pre-trio Thompson Twins USA 12" promo. The single contains two as far as I know US only mixes of "Make Believe" and "Good Gosh!". "Runaway" and "Bouncing" were both included on the "Runaway" UK 12" that I poste earlier this year.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - In The Name Of Love (12"Inch Dance Extension) (5:39) 02.Thompson Twins - In The Beginning (3:15) 03.Thompson Twins - Coastline (3:38) "In the Name of Love" is a 1982 single written and performed by The Thompson Twins, at the time a septet (Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway, John Roog, Chris Bell, Peter Dodd, and Matthew Seligman). It was the first of twelve entries on the Billboard dance chart for the group, and the first entry for the band in the lower reaches of the US and UK pop charts (peaking outside the UK top 75, and "bubbling under" the hot 100 on the US charts.) "In the Name of Love" went to number one on the dance music chart and stayed there for five weeks, and spent a total of twenty-one weeks on the chart. It peaked at number sixty-nine on the Billboard R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - (Bigger & Better) Lies (6:35) 02.Thompson Twins - (Long) Beach Culture (6:44) 03.Thompson Twins - (Dub) Lies (6:21) "Lies" is a 1983 song by the British New Wave/Synthpop band Thompson Twins. It was released as the first single from the album Quick Step and Side Kick (which was renamed Side Kicks in the U.S.), and the song peaked at #67 on the UK singles chart. The single fared better in the United States, where it peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1983. Along with the B-side track "Beach Culture", "Lies" also spent two weeks at #1 on the American dance chart in January 1983, becoming the band's second #1 on this chart ("In The Name Of Love" had spent five weeks atop this chart in 1982). The music video was played on MTV and other video programs and features a view of the band's feet at the end of an oversized bed, bouncing back and forth to the rhythm of the song, as a variety of sights pass in a room similar to Bowman's bedroom in 2001: A Space Odyssey or a Magritte painting. At the end, the bed is revealed to be a hospital bed.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Runaway (Extended Remix) (5:28) 02.Thompson Twins - Bouncing (Extended Remix) (4:56) "Runaway" is a 1982 single by British band Thompson Twins taken from their second studio LP "Set" which was released in the USA as "In The Name Of Love". The single was a commercial failure and did not chart. The record was only released in UK and European markets. Although not an official member of the band, Thomas Dolby was also on hand to play additional keyboards on the track.
Tracklist: 01.Tin Tin - Kiss Me (Dub Version) (5:31) 02.Tin Tin - Love's Duet (Dub Version) (6:07) "Kiss Me" is a song originally released in November, 1982 by the British band Tin Tin (sometimes written TinTin). The song was allegedly written within 24 hours after the band had signed a record deal with WEA Records. This version was produced by Bob Lamb and peaked at #155 on the UK singles chart. The single was re-released in the US, Canada and Japan with the François Kevorkian remix in 1983. This version peaked at #13 on the U.S. Dance Chart. Lead singer and guitarist in Tin Tin, Stephen Duffy, later re-recorded the song twice and released it as a solo single using the name of Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy. The chorus is based on a passage from the book Song of Songs. "Kiss Me" was the last song to be played on BBC Radio 1s MW frequency in 1994, before the station became FM only.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Mickey (Special Club Mix) (5:57) 02.Toni Basil - Mickey (Spanish Version) (5:13) "Mickey" (originally titled as "Kitty") is a song recorded by American singer and choreographer Toni Basil for her debut studio album, Word of Mouth (1981). It was first recorded by the pop group Racey. Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn wrote the song, while production was helmed by Greg Mathieson and Trevor Veitch. Basil's version is new wave, featuring guitar, synthesizers and cheerleading chants. It garnered a mixed response from music critics, with some critics praising the radio-friendly nature of the song, while others described some of the lyrics as obscene. The song was originally performed by British pop group Racey, with the title "Kitty", and was included on their debut studio album Smash and Grab in 1979. The original Racey song did not include the "Oh Mickey, you're so fine" chant, which Basil added. For years, it was rumored that the name was changed to Mickey because Basil developed a crush on the Monkees' drummer and lead vocalist Micky Dolenz, after meeting him on the set of their movie, Head, for which she was the choreographer. However, that claim has been denied by Basil, who has said that she "didn't really know Micky at all". In January 2020, Basil released a re-recording of the song as "Hey Mickey" to digital and streaming platforms. On August 31, 2017, Basil filed a multi-claim lawsuit against Razor & Tie Direct, Forever 21, Disney, Viacom, VH1, and South Park. Basil alleged that the defendants had commercially used the song "Mickey" without a license and damaged her right of publicity, claiming excess of $25,000 in damages. Basil also filed a lawsuit against AMC on May 12, 2020, for the unauthorized use of "Mickey" in a trailer for Preacher. On August 27, 2020, a California state of appeals court affirmed dismissal of Basil's case. The music video was directed, produced and choreographed by Basil herself. The cheerleaders featured in the video were members of a championship squad from Carson High School in Carson, California. The cheerleading uniform Basil wore in the music video was the one she actually wore in high school. According to Basil, "They didn't put anything in the budget, I did everything myself. And this is the actual cheer sweater from Las Vegas High." "Mickey" was Basil's only U.S. Billboard Top 40 single.
Tracklist: 01.Toto Coelo - Dracula’s Tango (Sucker For Your Love) (Extended Dance Version) (5:58) 02.Toto Coelo - Mucho Macho (Extended Dance Version) (5:02) “Dracula’s Tango (Sucker For Your Love)” was a 1982 single by 1980’s British new wave group Toto Coelo (renamed Total Coelo in the U.S.) masterminded by producer Barry Blue. “Dracula’s Tango (Sucker For Your Love)” was the follow up to the groups hit single I Eat Cannibals”. In the UK “Dracula’s Tango” peaked at #54 and in Australia reached the #19 position. In the United States the single failed to chart making the group a one hit wonder in that country.
Tracklist: 01.Tracey Ullman - Breakaway (Well Extended And Remixed Version) (5:04) 02.Tracey Ullman - Dancing In The Dark (2:53) "Breakaway" (spelled "Break-a-Way" on the original 45 RPM label, and spelled "Breakaway" on most subsequent releases and compilations) is a song written by Jackie DeShannon and Sharon Sheeley. It was originally recorded by Irma Thomas in 1964 and released as the B-Side of her biggest hit, the US #17 hit single "Wish Someone Would Care". The original version of "Breakaway" was never a hit -- it did not make the Billboard Hot 100, nor the Bubbling Under charts, and the extensive chart archive at ARSA does not record a single instance of any radio station anywhere in North America placing the track on its playlist. Nevertheless, "Breakaway" is today generally considered a better-remembered song than the A-Side of Thomas' record , a situation that may be partly due to Tracey Ullman's hit 1980s cover. It has become a staple in Thomas' live performances and appears on several recent Irma Thomas and "New Orleans music" compilations. "Breakaway" was Tracey Ullman's 1983 debut single in the UK, and reached #4 in the UK charts. The track then appeared on Ullman's album You Broke My Heart In 17 Places, which was released in 1984. In North America, "Breakaway" was actually Ullman's second single, being released after her hit "They Don't Know". It charted at a modest #70 in the US in 1984, although the video for Ullman's version received significant play on the then-fledgling MTV and Canada's MuchMusic. The "Well Extended And Remixed Version" was remixed by Phil Harding an English audio engineer, producer and remixer, best known for his extended collaboration with keyboardist and programmer Ian Curnow. The highlight of the duo's career is their 1980s work for the highly successful record label PWL, and its creative core at the time: Stock Aitken Waterman productions.
Tracklist: 01.Trio - Da Da Da (I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha) (6:34) 02.Trio - Sunday You Need Love (3:47) "Da Da Da I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha" (usually shortened to "Da Da Da") is a song by the German band Trio. Trio was formed in 1980 by Stephan Remmler, Gert "Kralle" Krawinkel and Peter Behrens. Released as a single in 1982 and featured on their 1981 self-titled debut album, "Da Da Da" became a hit in Germany and about 30 other countries, selling 13 million copies worldwide. The lyrics were written by Remmler, the music by Krawinkel. "Da Da Da" remains the band's biggest German hit and their only hit outside Germany. In the United States the song peaked at #33 on the Billboard Dance Chart while in the United Kingdom the song reached the #2 spot.
Tracklist: 01.Vanity 6 - Drive Me Wild (Extended Version) (7:04) 02.Vanity 6 - Bite The Beat (3:15) "Drive Me Wild" was the third single released by American R&B/Funk female vocal trio Vanity 6.The group was assembled by American musician Prince in mid–1981 consisting of Vanity, Brenda Bennett and Susan Moonsey. Taken from the group's only studio album Vanity 6. "Drive Me Wild" failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Various - 1982 Top Tune Medley (Part 1) (23:44)
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
Kool & The Gang - Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La La La)
Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message
Diana Ross - Mirror, Mirror
Stevie Wonder - That Girl
Imagination - Just An Illusion
Shalamar - A Night To Remember
Junior - Mama Used To Say
Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
Melba Moore - Love's Comin' At Ya
Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
Rockers Revenge - Walking On Sunshine
Bootsy's Rubber Band - Body Slam
Peech Boys - Don't Make Me Wait
Third World - Try Jah Love
Odyssey - Inside Out
Atlantic Starr - Circles
Vicky "D" - This Beat Is Mine
Xavier - Work That Sucker To Death
Howard Johnson - So Fine
Eddie Murphy - Boogie In Your Butt
Gino Soccio - It's Alright
The Whispers - In The Raw
Gwen Guthrie - It Should Have Been You
The Flirts - Calling All Boys
Larry Graham - Sooner Or Later
The Ritchie Family - I'll Do My Best
Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
Sharon Brown - I Specialize In Love
D-Train - Keep On
Chas Jankel - Glad To Know You
Thompson Twins - In The Name Of Love
Yazoo - Situation
D-Train - You're The One For Me
Sinnamon - Thanks To You
A.37 ABC– The Look Of Love
Evelyn King - Love Come Down
The Human League - Don't You Want Me
Cheri - Murphy's Law
Skyy - Call Me
Prince - 1999
War - You Got The Power
Nancy Martinez - Can't Believe
Time Bandits - Live It Up
Was (Not Was) - Tell Me That I'm Dreaming
George Clinton - Loopzilla
Sweet Pea Atkinson - Dance Or Die
Rick James - Dance Wit' Me
Jimmy Ross - Fall In To A Trance
Madonna - Everybody
Prince - 1999
Gary's Gang - Knock Me Out
Roni Griffith - Love Is The Drug
The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
Stone - Time
The Flirts - Passion
Klein & M.B.O. - Dirty Talk
J. Geils Band - Flame Thrower
Patrick Cowley - Get A Little
Paul Parke - Right On Target 02.Various - 1982 Top Tune Medley (Part 2) (20:02)
Paul Parker - Right On Target
Slim Line - If You Can Dance You Can Do It
Sharon Redd - Beat The Street
Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl
Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
Prince - Let's Work
Olivia Newton-John - Physical
Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - The Other Woman
Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force - Planet Rock
Planet Patrol - Play At Your Own Risk
Yazoo - Don't Go
Divine - Native Love (Step By Step)
Bobby Orlando - I'm So Hot For You
Roni Griffith - (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up
Lisa - Jump Shout
Boys Town Gang - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Barry White - Change
Patrick Cowley - Megatron Man
Gino Soccio - Remember
Melissa Manchester - You Should Hear How She Talks About You
Viola Wills - Stormy Weather
Angela Clemmons - Gimme Just A Little More Time
KC & The Sunshine Band - Gimme Some More
Linda Clifford - Don’t Come Crying To Me
War - Outlaw
Sharon Redd - In The Name Of Love
Lime - Come And Get Your Love
ABBA - The Visitors
Sylvester– - Do You Wanna Funk
Laura Branigan - Gloria
The Clash - Rock The Casbah
Dazz Band - Let It Whip
Donna Summer - Love Is In Control
The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men
Lime - Baby We're Gonna Love Tonight
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran
Toni Basil - Mickey
Toni Basil - Mickey (Version En Español)
Go-Go's - We Got The Beat "Top Tune Medley" is a landmark bootleg 12" released in January 1983, the record contains every song that was a club hit in 1982 regardless of genre something that was not usually done at that time period. The record was mixed, edited, sequenced and compiled by DJ LOLLIPOP an American DJ and producer. Many of the songs in this production still pack a dance floor today – while others have faded almost into oblivion. Everything was produced using vinyl records, turntables, a mixer, a splicing block with tape tabs
& miles of ¼” reel-to-reel tape. I have made every attempt to meticuously restore this record however due to some of the original source records that were used for this bootleg sound quality does vary from track to track. I also want to thank DJ LOLLIPOP for sending this record to me it has become one of my very favorite pieces in my collection. I am also very happy to be able to share this masterpiece with all of you. Enkoy! Specially Remixed & Edited For Over Forty Minutes Of Non-Stop Dance Action!
Tracklist: 01.Double Discovery - Can He Find Another One? (8:14) 02.Private Lives - Memory Of Your Name (7:47) 03.Vanity 6 - Nasty Nasty Girls (7:47) 04.Steve Algozino - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (5:34) 05.The Spinners - It's A Shame (4:23) Hot Tracks for years and years was carried in THOUSANDS of DJ's Crates, as the goto service for remix edits and creative ideas on the dancefloors. For a while HOT TRACKS was known for being one of the most creative, and interesting remix services available to DJ's. Hot Tracks was an invaluable service and an important piece of HISTORY! This issue was released for the Christmas Season 1982 hence the inclusion of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Steve Algozino who gives the traditiona carol contemporary space age madness. Probably the most sought after remix in this set is "Nasty Girl" retitled "Nasty Nasty Girl" by Vanity 6. This song inclines towards the highly suggestive and downright dirty lyrics. Hot Tracks didn't help matters any by creating "Nasty Nasty Girls", by rearranging the entire song to enhance the already enthusiastic synthesized strings, bass line and lyrics. The new mix runs almost 8 minutes and moves quickly with a 7 inch introduction. This set also includes "It's A Shame" by The Spinners a Motown classic taken from The Best Of The Spinners LP released in 1973. The track has been lenghtened with new percussion tracks and equalization so that it can be mixed easily with today's down tempo material. Hope that you enjoy this great set of remixes from Hot Tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Various - Happy Christmas From The Stars (Part 1) (6:12) 02.Various - Happy Christmas From The Stars (Part 2) (6:14) Happy Christmas From The Stars is a promotional-only flexi-disc single featuring many pop stars from the 80's, released in the UK by Smash Hits / Levi's / Lyntone during 1982. The single contains spoken word Christmas messages by various musical artists, which was given away with 9-22 December 1982 issue of the British music magazine Smash Hits. This was a promotional item by Levi's, for 'Accessory Kit 3' with 'Black Levi' brand jeans. The idea for the single came from the Pet ShopBoys band member Neil Tennant, who was Smash Hits news editor in 1982 and Assistant Editor the following year. Since this single is a flexi-disc which are notoriously known for not being of the best quality. So the sound quality is not perfect. I have made every attempt to restore it as best I could. I did however leave some of the crackle from the disc. This I think leaves some of the charm of the original recording. I left the recording in it's entirety including the black Levi's segments.
Tracklist: 01.Viola Wills - Stormy Weather (7:36) 02.Viola Wills - Stormy Weather (Instrumental) (7:36) 03.Viola Wills - Stormy Weather (Radio Version) (3:48) "Stormy Weather" is a 1933 song written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler. Ethel Waters first sang it at The Cotton Club night club in Harlem. Viola Wills covered the song in 1982, it peaked at number four on the dance charts. The song tells of disappointment, as the lyrics, "Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky" show someone pining for her man to return. The weather is a metaphor for the feelings of the singer; "stormy weather since my man and I ain't together, keeps raining all the time." Viola Wills died of cancer on May 6, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona at 8:27am Pacific Time. Her funeral was held at the Macedonia Abbey Baptist Church in Los Angeles on May 15, 2009.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - Night Train (Dance Mix) (6:08) 02.Visage - Night Train (Dub Mix) (5:02) 03.Visage - I'm Still Searching (3:38) "Night Train" is the sixth single by the British pop group Visage, released by Polydor Records in June 1982. The song was the second single from the band's album The Anvil. It was remixed for the single release with the assistance of John Luongo. "Night Train" and "Whispers" (another track from The Anvil), were used in Japanese adverts for TDK tapes in 1982. "Night Train" peaked at number 12 in the UK and was the band's final UK Top 40 hit until a remix of their first hit "Fade to Grey" was released in 1993.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - Pleasure Boys (Dance Mix) (6:55) 02.Visage - The Anvil (Dance Mix) (6:16) "Pleasure Boys" is a single by the British synth-pop group Visage, released on Polydor Records in October 1982. Initially a non-album single, "Pleasure Boys" was included on the Fade to Grey – The Singles Collection compilation album in 1983. As well as the standard 7" and 12" formats, the single was also released as a limited edition 7" picture disc. It was the first release by Visage after the departure of Midge Ure, who had left the group due to creative differences with Steve Strange and also to concentrate on his role in Ultravox. Possibly due to Ure's absence, "Pleasure Boys" was the first Visage single to miss the UK Top 40 peaking at #44 after a string of five hits during the 1981-82 period. The music video for "Pleasure Boys" was directed by Tim Pope. The black and white clip pictures Steve Strange recreating Marlon Brando's look from his 1953 film The Wild One, riding a Harley-Davidson motorbike. The clip was included on band's 1986 video release, Visage. Although it makes no mention of the fact on either the sleeve or the label, this 12" release was limited to only 800 copies.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - The Damned Don't Cry (Dance Mix) (5:44) 02.Visage - Motivation (3:46) "The Damned Don't Cry" is a song by the British pop group Visage, released as a single by Polydor Records in 1982. It was the first single from Visage's second album, The Anvil. "The Damned Don't Cry" was a chart success, becoming Visage's second highest-charting single in the UK (#11) and the band's last international hit. "The Damned Don't Cry" was the second Visage video directed by Midge Ure. It was shot in Tenterden, Kent, at the Tenterden Town railway station and recreates the 1930s atmosphere and mood of the Orient Express. The clip was included on band's 1986 video release, Visage. The model and singer Nick Kamen appears in this video.
Tracklist: 01.Wah! - The Story Of The Blues Part One And Part Two (Talkin' Blues) (8:15) 02.Wah! - Seven To Midnight (Liveish) (5:10) "The Story Of The Blues" is a 1983 single by British new wave band Wah! fronted bt Pete Wylie. "The Story of the Blues", which was released in late 1982, and reached Number 3 in the UK Singles Chart was the bands biggest selling single. The song also reached number 5 on the Irish singles chart. "The Story of the Blues", was chosen by the late BBC Radio 1 Radio DJ John Peel, as his "single of the year".
Tracklist: 01.Was (Not Was) - Tell Me That I'm Dreaming (Traditional Remixed Version) (6:31) 02.Was (Not Was) - Tell Me That I'm Dreaming (Souped-Up Version) (6:21) 03.Was (Not Was) - Out Come The Freaks (Dub Version) (6:27) "Tell Me That I'm Dreaming" was the third single taken from the self titled debut album by American eclectic pop group Was (Not Was). "Tell Me That I'm Dreaming" debuted on the US Billboard Dance Chart on January 9, 1982 spending ten weekes on the survey peaking at #3. The single also reached #68 on the US Hot R&B Hip-Hop Singles Chart. "Tell Me That I'm Dreaming" include an exerpt of the "State Of The Union Message on Economic Recovery, February 18, 1981" by former US President Ronald Reagan.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Enjoy What You Do (Wham Rap!) (Vocal) (7:01) 02.Wham! - Enjoy What You Do (Wham Rap!) (Instrumental) (6:06) "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)"' was the debut single by British pop duo Wham!, released in 1982 on Innervision Records. The US Promo 12" single was titled "Enjoy What You Do (Wham Rap!) and contained remixes by Francois Kevorkian which are unique to this 12". It was written by George Michael, one half of the duo. The song failed make an impact on the US charts. According to Rob Jovanovic in his 2007 biography of George Michael, the song "depicted the world as they saw it" although it was "hardly a rap as we know it today." The message is that if you're young and unemployed, have fun. Of course, most people who are faced with especially long term unemployment find life a struggle, but youthful optimism certainly paid off for this dynamic duo. David Austin and Paul Ridgeley (Andrew's brother) added backing vocals.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Wham Rap (Enjoy What You Do) (3:31) 02.Wham! - Wham Rap (Enjoy What You Do) (Club Mix) (4:05) "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" is a 1982 song by British pop duo Wham! Released in June 1982, this was the pair's debut single. Credited to Panos/Ridgeley (ie George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley), it was produced by Bob Carter on the Innervision label. According to Rob Jovanovic in his 2007 biography of George Michael, the song "depicted the world as they saw it" although it was "hardly a rap as we know it today." The message is that if you're young and unemployed, have fun. Of course, most people who are faced with especially long term unemployment find life a struggle, but youthful optimism certainly paid off for this dynamic duo. David Austin and Paul Ridgeley (Andrew's brother) added backing vocals. The first DJ to play "Wham Rap!" on BBC Radio was Peter Powell; it was chosen by the music paper Sounds as its single of the week, but could reach only #105 in the UK chart. This 7" includes the original 1982 version on the A side which is the video version. Side B is the "club mix" whic is an edit of the "social mix".
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do) (Unsocial Mix) (6:34) 02.Wham! - Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do) (Social Mix) (6:42) "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)"' is a 1982 song by British pop duo Wham! on Innervision Records. It was written by Wham! members George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. The song, which had been tentatively released in June 1982 when Wham! were unknowns and failed to make any impact, was re-issued in January 1983 after the duo had achieved their breakthrough with "Young Guns (Go For It!)". Although rap was still an underground and almost exclusively American phenomenon in the early 1980s, as the title implies, George rapped a number of verses about the joys of living every day to the fullest, which meant that being gainfully employed was not an option, and 'having fun with the boys down the (welfare) line'. The chorus asked the question "Do you enjoy what you do?", which brought about the bracketed section of the title. The video depicted George and Andrew Ridgeley in their leather jackets, combining their moody image with a bright, effervescent choreography. Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do) - the full version of which was almost seven minutes long - reached #8 in the UK singles chart, the second of four hits from Wham!'s debut album Fantastic. The duo would go on to enjoy four UK #1 hits before splitting at their height in 1986. On the flip side of their farewell single The Edge of Heaven was an updated version of the song, entitled Wham! Rap '86. The song was explicitly political and slightly revolutionary. It flew in the face of the conventional British Left-wing who were talking about the 'Right to work' at the time.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do) (Special U.S. Re-Mix) (6:43) 02.Wham! - Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do) (Special U.S. 7" Remix) (3:33) Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be another remix of Wham!'s 1982 classic Wham Rap!. This UK 12" promo contains an exclusive remix on the b-side called "Special U.S. 7" Remix". The mix has a very interesting drumstick countdown during the intro. The 12" comes in a plain white sleeve with a custom hype sticker. The labels are plain white with handwritten track titles.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Young Guns (Go For It) (12" Version) (5:13) 02.Wham! - Going For It (4:49) "Young Guns (Go For It) was the second single by British duo Wham! taken from their debut album "Fantastic". The single was released in October 1982 on Innervison Records. The song was Wham!'s first hit, although it came with some help from the BBC music programme Top of the Pops, which invited Wham! on to the show as a last-minute replacement for another act which had pulled out. It helped that the producer of Top of the Pops had seen them previously on another programme: Saturday Superstore. Wham! were just outside the Top 40 threshold of the UK Singles Chart at the time, which meant they had not climbed high enough in normal circumstances to get on the show, but they were recruited nonetheless as the highest-placed artists still climbing the charts from outside the 40. The song entered the chart initially at Number 73, went up to Number 48, then dropped to Number 52 and the week after that, it jumped to Number 42.[ Their appearance on Top of the Pops broke the record wide open and on the following Monday the distribution centre received some thirty thousand orders. This sent the record to Number 24 before eventually peaking at Number 3 in November 1982.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Young Guns (Go For It) (Club Mix) (6:53) 02.Wham! - Going For It! (4:49) "Young Guns (Go For It) was released in the US in 1982 like the previous single "Wham Rap!" a different remix was used for the 12" single release however ther is no remixer credit given. "Young Guns (Go For It)" debuted on the US dance chart on March 19, 1983 after spending 13 weeks on the survey the single peaked at #21. George wrote the song about a teenage lad's worry that his best friend was getting too committed to a girl when he should have been enjoying his youth and the single life. It featured a middle eight aside in which the girl conversely tried to get her boyfriend to ditch the best friend, prompting a vocal battle, akin to a tug of war, between the girlfriend and the best friend which prompted the "go for it!" aspect of the song, as featured in the title. On Top of the Pops, George mimed the vocals to his Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley, who "acted" the part of the teenage bridegroom-in-waiting. They were flanked by backing singers Dee C. Lee and Shirlie Holliman.
Tracklist: 01.Wide Boy Awake - Chicken Outlaw (5:18) 02.Wide Boy Awake - Slang Teacher (5:25) "Chicken Outlaw" is the first single by Adam & the Ants bassist Kevin Mooney's band Wide Boy Awake. The single did manage to chart on the US dance chart peaking at #12.
Tracklist: 01.Yazoo - Situation (5:44) 02.Yazoo - Situation (Dub Version) (5:43) "Situation" is a 1982 single by the British synthpop band, Yazoo. The song was originally released in the UK as the B-side to Yazoo's debut single, "Only You", which went to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Released as a single in North America, the song peaked at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, and hit the top 40 in Canada, peaking at number 31. In late summer 1982 it became Yazoo's first song to top the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, remaining at number one on this chart for four weeks. It also crossed over to the R&B chart, peaking at number 31. The song features a memorable synthesizer hook by Vince Clarke (similar to the work he had done with his previous band, Depeche Mode), combined with the vocals by Alison Moyet (including her laughter, which has since been sampled in countless other songs, including the international novelty dance hit "Macarena").
Tracklist: 01.Yvonne Elliman - Love Pains (Special DJ Edited Version) (7:43) "Love Pains" is a dance song written by Michael Price, Dan Walsh and Steve Barri and originally recorded by Yvonne Elliman in 1979. "Love Pains" was a hit for Elliman in 1979, reaching #34 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart as well as #75 on Hot Dance Club Play, and #33 on the Adult Contemporary chart. "Love Pains" would be Elliman's final chart single, Elliman's extended hiatus from the music business commencing soon after the release of the track's parent album Yvonne which was the last release of newly recorded music by Elliman until her 2004 EP Simple Needs. In 1982, Moby Dick Records were in the process of re-releasing remixes of previous hits for their Gold Standard label when Rob Kimbel presented them with a remix of "Love Pains." The remix was released as a single and sales for the Moby Dick 12" single surpassed sales of the original record. This 12" promo contains the same remix on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - Nightmares (12" Version) (5:02) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - The Last Flight Of Yuri Gagarin (6:59) 03.A Flock Of Seagulls - Rosenmontag (8:02) "Nightmares" was the 7th single released by synth-pop band A Flock Of Seagulls. The single was taken from the the bands second album "Listen." "Nightmares" peaked at #53 on the UK singles chart on April 16, 1983 and #62 on the US Billboard Dance Chart. The two B-sides reveal the often-overlooked experimental side of A Flock of Seagulls. Slightly edited versions of "The Last Flight of Yuri Gagarin" and "Rosenmontag" appeared on the original cassette and CD pressings of "Listen." Both tracks are extended for this 12" and have never appeared on CD. Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin was a Russian cosmonaut and the first man in space. He orbited the earth in April 1961, a humilating blow to the U.S. spaceflight team which at the time was in heated competition with its communist counterparts. His "last flight" took place on March 27, 1968, when the UTI MiG-15 (an experimental jet he was piloting) crashed. He was 34 years old. The Apollo 15 astronauts put a plaque on the moon naming all of the men who'd died in the space race. Gagarin was honored among them. "Rosenmontag" (German for "Rose Monday") is a festival which takes place in Cologne, Germany in the days leading up to Lent. Rosenmontag is the Monday prior to Ash Wednesday. It is likely that the band learned about this Catholic holiday while in Germany during the recording of "Listen." Coincidentally, it is also the title of a 1930 film directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Poison Arrow (New Re-mix) (6:54) 02.ABC - Theme From Mantrap (4:20) 03.ABC - Theme From Mantrap (Lounge Sequence) (4:20) "Poison Arrow" is a song by English new wave band ABC, released as the second single from their debut studio album, The Lexicon of Love (1982). In the USA the song was released as the bands debut single. The song reached number six on the UK Singles Chart, number four in Australia, and, as the band's first song in the US charts, reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number thirty-nine on the Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Adam Ant - Puss'N Boots (Extended Version) (5:04) 02.Adam Ant - Kiss The Drummer (Extended Version) (5:25) Recorded at Polar Studios in Stockholm in the late summer of 1983 with Phil Collins as both drummer and producer, "Puss 'N' Boots" was released as a single in October of 1983. It was backed by "Kiss The Drummer". The A side appeared on his second solo album, Strip. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #5 spot on the U.K. singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Adam Ant - Strip (Extended Version) (4:33) 02.Adam Ant - Yours, Yours, Yours (Extended Version) (4:41) "Strip" was released as a single in 1983 and reached #42 US, #41 UK. Phil Collins plays drums on the track, and singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, of ABBA fame, performs the female spoken part on the song. The track was taken from Adam Ant's second solo album released in 1983 also titled "Strip". The album marked a decline in Ant's success, as it only reached #65 in the United States and #20.
Tracklist: 01.Agnetha Fältskog - Can't Shake Loose (Special AOR Remix) (3:15) 02.Agnetha Fältskog - Can't Shake Loose (Special AOR Remix) (3:15) "Can't Shake Loose" is a 1983 song from former ABBA star Agnetha Fältskog's solo album, Wrap Your Arms Around Me. It was the third single release in Europe and the first to be issued in the United States. The song was written by Russ Ballard, who also wrote the successful "I Know There's Something Going On" for Agnetha's former ABBA colleague Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida). "Can't Shake Loose" proved rather successful on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where an Edited Remix of the song broke into the Top 30 peaking at #29 in November 1983. As usual, Fältskog made only limited promotion, but she did travel across the Atlantic from Sweden in August 1983 to appear on American television. "Can't Shake Loose" also performed well in Canada, where it reached #26. In the UK and Australia, however, the track proved less successful, reaching #63 and #76, respectively. In North America a remix was used as the single version while in Europe the album version was used.
Tracklist: 01.Agnetha Fältskog - The Heat Is On (Special Maxi Version) (7:57) 02.Agnetha Fältskog - Man (3:30) "The Heat Is On" is a song written by Florrie Palmer and Tony Ashton, and recorded by Swedish singer Agnetha Fältskog in 1983 as part of her first English-language solo-album, Wrap Your Arms Around Me. The song had previously been recorded in 1979 by Noosha Fox, which failed to chart when Fox released it as a single. It had also been rewritten by Manfred Mann's Earth Band as "On the Run" for their 1980 album Chance. Fältskog's version reached No.1 in Sweden and Norway, and peaked at No.2 in Belgium and the Netherlands. In the UK, "The Heat Is On" peaked at No.35, making it Faltskog's highest charting solo single in Britain until the release of her 2004 comeback single, "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind", which reached No.11. The B-side of "The Heat Is On" was the song "Man", written by Fältskog herself. Compared to her pre-ABBA-albums where most of the songs were self-penned, this was the only song on the Wrap Your Arms Around Me album that she wrote herself. In some countries, the record companies also released a 12"-single featuring an extended version of "The Heat Is On" instead of the album version.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Cruel Summer (Extended Version) (4:54) 02.Bananarama - Summer Dub (Special C.B. Mix) (5:13) 03.Bananarama - Cairo (3:46) "Cruel Summer" is a song recorded by the English girl group Bananarama. It was written by Steve Jolley, Tony Swain and Bananarama and produced by Swain and Jolley. Released as a single in 1983, it was initially a stand-alone single but was subsequently included on their self-titled second album which was released a year later, thus it is considered the album's first single. The song reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart in 1983, and after its inclusion in the 1984 film The Karate Kid it reached number nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Bananarama singer Sara Dallin said the song "played on the darker side (of summer songs): it looked at the oppressive heat, the misery of wanting to be with someone as the summer ticked by. We've all been there!" It was ranked number 44 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s. Billboard named the song #13 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye (Extended Version) (4:51) 02.Bananarama - Na Na Hey Hey Na (Dub) Hey (4:12) 03.Bananarama - Tell Tale Signs (Extended Version) (4:44) "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" is a song written and recorded by Paul Leka, Gary DeCarlo and Dale Frashuer, attributed to a then-fictitious band they named "Steam". In February 1983, UK girl group Bananarama released the song as the fifth single off their album Deep Sea Skiving. This version became a top ten hit in the United Kingdom (#5), but only a minor hit in the US (Billboard #101) later that year. In a sketch on the early 1980s comedy show Three of a Kind, Tracey Ullman spoofed Bananarama singing "Na Na Hey Hey" (as well as "Shy Boy"), with the words "We are nanas".
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Shy Boy (Don't It Make You Feel Good) (Long Version) (7:20) 02.Bananarama - Shy Boy (Don't It Make You Feel Good) (Dub Version) (9:22) "Shy Boy" is a song recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It appears on their 1983 debut album Deep Sea Skiving and was released as its second single. It was written and produced by the production team of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain and marked the first in a long line of studio collaborations between them and Bananarama. The song is rumoured to be a tribute to teenaged London pirate radio comedian Mark Gould; whom Bananarama subsequently demanded as their Christmas present for 1983 on the Christmas edition of BBC1's Show Business programme, which was broadcast on Friday 16 December 1983. Released in summer 1982, "Shy Boy" became the third consecutive single by Bananarama to hit the top-five, reaching number four in the UK singles chart. It also was a success in Australia, where it reached number two, becoming their first top 40 hit in that country. Top-ten success also followed in New Zealand and Canada. "Shy Boy" charted well on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart and was the first of Bananarama's singles to dent the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number eighty-three. The song was known as "Shy Boy (Don't it make you feel good)" in the USA. The song was originally called "Big Red Motorbike", however Bananarama didn't like the lyrics and changed it to "Shy Boy". The music video, directed by then Ultravox's Midge Ure and Chris Cross, featured the girls giving a nerdy guy a make-over into a stud. When his new look attracts the attention of a sexy secretary, the girls get their revenge by dousing him with a bucket of water. It stars Terry Sharpe of The Adventures, who was Sara Dallin's boyfriend at the time.
Tracklist: 01.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Vocal) (6:56) 02.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Short Version) (3:46) 03.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Instrumental) (5:46) 04.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Rap) (4:46) "Another Man" is a 1983 single by American soul singer Barbara Mason who scored several R&B and pop hits in the 1960s and 1970s, best known for her self-written 1965 hit song Yes, I'm Ready". In 1984 Mason had a comeback hit with "Another Man" released on West End Records peaking at #68 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart on February 18, 1984 spending seven weeks on the survey, the song was also a club hit spending eight weeks on the U.S. Dance Chart peaking at #33. In the U.K. "Another Man" reached #45.
Tracklist: 01.Barbi and The Kens - Just A Gigolo (Extended Version) (6:00) 02.Barbi and The Kens - Just A Gigolo (Instrumental Version) (5:22) "Just A Gigolo" was the first and only single released by the Bobby Orlando project Barbie and The Kens. "Just A Gigolo" debuted on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart on March 7, 1981 spending ten weeks on the survey peaking at #45.
Tracklist: 01.Bee Gees - The Woman In You (Extended Version) (5:44) 02.Bee Gees - Saturday Night Mix (8:58) "The Woman in You" is one of five songs the Bee Gees contributed to the film, Staying Alive, the sequel to Saturday Night Fever. Director Sylvester Stallone used the Bee Gees songs in the movie more as background music rather than the prominent way Saturday Night Fever had featured them. The single received more airplay than the Bee Gees previous two singles, though not enough to reach a Top 10 position. The video, directed by Brian Grant and conceptualised by Keith Williams, which did air in rotation on MTV, featured each brother in a working class job where they all come in contact with the same woman who lures them away. In interviews following the release of the film, the brothers expressed their displeasure at the way their songs were edited and revealed that their hearts were not in the music. By 1983, the Bee Gees were focusing their talents on solo projects and productions of other artists, so it is not surprising that they were not all enthusiastic about the Staying Alive movie. The Woman In You peaked at #23 in the US and #81 in the Uk. The 12" single featued the extended version of the song and a nine minute megamix called Saturday Night Mix, whichcontained songs from Saturady Night Fever.
Tracklist: 01.Berlin - Sex (I'm A...) (Extended 12" Version) (8:06) 02.Berlin - The Metro (4:11) 03.Berlin - Sex (I'm A...) (Instrumental) (5:08) "Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri Nunn and David Diamond and sung as a duet by Crawford and Nunn. Released as the album's second single in February 1983, the single became a cult hit on American radio and brought the group into the mainstream. Despite the significant attention, the song's racy lyrics resulted in it being banned from several radio stations. Perhaps because of this, the single ultimately peaked at No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in late March and early April 1983.The song was also the first single release from the band's new label, Geffen Records. As a bonus I have included the "Instrumental Version" which I lifted from the U.S. 12" promo.
Tracklist: 01.Big Country - In A Big Country (Pure Mix) (6:19) 02.Big Country - All Of Us (4:09) 03.Big Country - In A Big Country (3:56) “In a Big Country” is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country from their 1983 debut studio album The Crossing released in early summer 1983. The single reached its highest overall national position in Canada, hitting No. 3 on the RPM Top Singles Chart on November 26, 1983. The song reached No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1983. The song was released in the US in the fall of 1983 and peaked at No. 3 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December of that year. The band is often described as a one-hit wonder for the popularity of “In a Big Country” in the United States, though they continued to have success in Europe and were a prolific touring band famous for their live shows more than their studio albums. Frontman Stuart Adamson once remarked about the song in an interview, part of which was shown on a VH1 special celebrating “one-hit-wonders” that, “If we’re known for nothing more than just that one song, I’d be pretty happy with that.”
Tracklist: 01.Billy Joel - Tell Her About It (Special remixed Version) (5:35) 02.Billy Joel - Easy Money (4:01) 03.Billy Joel - You Got Me Hummin' (Live) (3:34) "Tell Her About It" is a 1983 hit song written and performed by Billy Joel, from the album An Innocent Man. An apparent homage to the Motown Sound, the song was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for one week on September 24, 1983, replacing the Phil Ramone-produced song, "Maniac" by Michael Sembello. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA for US sales of over 500,000 copies. In interviews, Joel has indicated that the song, heard out of context of the An Innocent Man album, sounds more like a Tony Orlando and Dawn record than the Motown sound he intended.
Tracklist: 01.Birch And Hallam - What You Say (Extended Version) (6:48) 02.Birch And Hallam - What You Say (3:20) 03.Birch And Hallam - Over Me (3:05) "What You Say" is a single by British synth-pop duo Birch And Hallam consisting of David Birch & Nick Hallam. The duo only released two singles without any success. Nick Hallam later went on to form Stereo MCs and scored the hit "Connected" in 1992. David Birch went on to work with Thomas Dolby, Malcolm McLaren and Bruce Woolley And The Camera Club in 1983 playing guitar and contributing vocals. This is one of those really great lost 12s that I hope many of you will come to like. Open your mind and give this one a listen.
Tracklist: 01.Blancmange - That's Love, That It Is (6:56) 02.Blancmange - Vishnu (5:18) is a song by British synthpop band Blancmange. It was released as the band's sixth single in 1983, taken from their second album Mange Tout. The song peaked at #33 on the UK singles chart and #16 on the US dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Blancmange - Waves (4:06) 02.Blancmange - Business Steps (4:26) 03.Blancmange - Game Above My Head (Extended Mix) (7:17) "Waves" is a song by English synthpop duo Blancmange, released in 1983 as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album Happy Families. It was written by Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe, and produced by Mike Howlett. "Waves" reached No. 19 in the UK and remained on the charts for nine weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - Do You Wanna Hold Me? (Special Extended Version) (4:50) 02.Bow Wow Wow - Do You Wanna Hold Me? (3:15) "Do You Wanna Hold Me?" is 1983 single byEnglish New Wave band Bow Wow Wow. The single was taken from the bands third and final studio album When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going. Released in February 1983 the single peked at #43 in the UK, #3 in the Netherlands and #77 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The A Side "Special Extended Version" is exclusive to this US 12" Promo.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - Love, Peace And Harmony (Extended Version) (4:21) 02.Bow Wow Wow - Love, Peace And Harmony (LP Version) (2:51) I Want Candy, and to a lesser extent Go Wild in the Country!, and Do You Wanna Hold Me? may be well known singles among new wave fans, but Bow Wow Wow's 1983 single "Love, Peace and Harmony" is a bit more obscure. In fact, I the single only made it to the promo satge and did not have any chart impact. "Love, Peace And Harmony" was taken from the bands third and final album "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going".
Tracklist: 01.Break Machine - Street Dance (Vocal) (6:30) 02.Break Machine - Street Dance (Instrumental) (5:07) "Street Dance" is the debut single by American electro act, Break Machine released in 1983. "Street Dance" peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1984, and was the 39th best-selling single of that year. It hit #1 in Sweden and Norway. In Germany, it was the 78th best-selling single of 1984. It charted #11 in Italy. "Street Dance"'s strongest chart performance was in Norway, where it was #1 for five weeks. In France, the song reached #1 for two weeks, selling over a million copies and becoming the 86th best-selling single of all time according to a list released in 2004 by the Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique. In the United States "Street Dance" barely missed the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #105 in April 1984. The single was a top ten U.S. dance hit reaching #6 on the Billboard Dance Chart and #78 on the Billboard R&B Chart. This was the groups only charting single in the U.S..
Tracklist: 01.Carol Douglas - I Got Your Body (4:49) 02.Carol Douglas - Got Ya Where I Want Ya (3:59) "I Got Your Body"/"Got Ya Where I Want Ya" is a 1983 single by American singer Carol Douglas whose hit "Doctor's Orders" (1974) was a pioneering track in the disco genre. "I Got Your Body"/"Got Ya Where I Want Ya" was a single taken from Carol Douglas sixth album "I Got Your Body". In the US the album was renamed "Love Zone" which became her last studio album to date.
Tracklist: 01.Cee Farrow - Should I Love You (12" Version) (7:20) 02.Cee Farrow - Should I Love You (Dub Version) (7:16) "Should I Love You" is a song by the German singer Cee Farrow, released in 1983 as the lead single from his debut album Red and Blue. It was written by Farrow and Lothar Krell, and produced by Andy Lunn. Released in North America only, the single reached No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for six weeks. Having signed with Rocshire Records, Farrow recorded his debut album, Red and Blue, between March and December 1982 at Hotline Studios. Released in 1983, "Should I Love You" was issued as the first single from the album. It became a minor hit in October 1983 when it peaked at No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached No. 91 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart. Shortly after the single and album's release, Rocshire began suffering legal issues when it was discovered that Rocshire had been financed by millions of dollars that Rocky Davis' wife, Shirley Davis, had embezzled from Hughes Aircraft while working as an accountant there. U.S. Federal Marshalls seized all of the label's assets, including master tapes, in January 1984. Farrow stepped away from the music business, but later made an attempt at a comeback with the 1991 single "Imagination". He died in 1993 in West Hollywood, California of a brain disease attributed to AIDS.
Tracklist: 01.Cheryl Lynn - Encore (Dance Version) (8:18) 02.Cheryl Lynn - Encore (Dance Version) (8:18) "Encore" is a 1984 R&B hit single for popular R&B/soul singer Cheryl Lynn. The song is written and produced by the highly successful Minneapolis funk duo, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Although the single peaked at sixty-nine on the Hot 100, it was the duo's first number one R&B hit as producers/writers and Lynn's second number one charting R&B single. It is the opening track to her album Preppie. The song was also a popular dance track, reaching number six on the US Dance chart. This US 12" promotional single contains the same track on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (New Re-edited Club Mix) (8:14) 02.Chris Rea - Let It Loose (Extended Club Mix) (5:42) "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" is a 1983 single by English singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The single was taken from Rea's fifth studio album Water Sign. In the UK "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" peaked at #80, #15 in Belgium and #25 Netherlands the song also reached #46 in New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Sunglasses At Night (Extended Version) (5:17) 02.Corey Hart - Sunglasses At Night (Edited Version) (3:54) "Sunglasses at Night" is a song by Canadian singer Corey Hart. It was released on January 21, 1984 as the first single from his debut album, 1983's First Offense, and became a hit single in the United States, rising to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1984. The song combines an unflagging synthesizer hook, characteristic arpeggio, rock guitar and cryptic lyrics. AllMusic has since described it as "an instant classic with its distinctive melody and catchy chorus". According to co-producer Phil Chapman, the recording sessions for the album took place in a studio whose air conditioning/heating vents were directly above the mixing console. Air from the vents blew directly into the faces of the control room personnel, so they often wore sunglasses to protect their eyes. Hart, working on a new song, began to improvise lyrics that included the line "I wear my sunglasses at night." The music video, directed by Rob Quartly, shot at the Don Jail in Toronto, reflects the vision of a "fashion" police state, with scenes of Hart in a prison cell, without sunglasses, being strong-armed by police officers and paraded past various citizens wearing their regulation shades. Near the end of the video, Hart is taken to the office of a female police officer (who releases Hart in the song's end), played by Laurie Brown, who later became the host of The NewMusic as well as a VJ on MuchMusic. This video uses the shorter single version instead of the longer album version. On early Canadian pressings of the vinyl LP "First Offense" the shorter 3:54 version was used for the album version. Later pressings throughout the world used the 5:16 version as the LP version. Pretty sure I posted this maybe back in 2010 but removed it from the site. In any case this is a new transfer.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - I’ll Tumble 4 Ya! (Special Extended Version Remix) (4:40) 02.Culture Club - Man Shake (2:35) “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya!” was a hit single from Culture Club’s Platinum-plus debut album Kissing to Be Clever. The single was released only in North America, peaking at #9 in both the U.S. and #5 in Canada. In Australia, it was released in September 1983 as a Double A-side single with Karma Chameleon, peaking at #1 and receiving substantial airplay. With this single, in America, Culture Club was the first band to have three Top 10 singles from a debut album since The Beatles. Much like the group’s two prior American hits, this song was aided by a hugely popular MTV music video. ++ Of note this remix of "I'll Tumble 4 Ya!" was omitted from the recent Japan Deluxe Re-issue of "Kissing To Be Clever".
Tracklist: 01.Damian - Adios - My Love (English Version) (8:00) 02.Damian - Adios - My Love (Spanish Version) (7:43) “Adios – My Love” is a 1983 12″ single recorded by Latino singer Damian also known as Bob Blansjaar not to be confused with the British singer Damian who recorded “Time Warp”. “Adios – My Love” was the only single released by Damian, therefore, there is hardly any information available about him or the song making this one a truly Totally Obscure 80s release. The record was only released as a 12″ in Mexico ,and Netherlands.
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Adult Education (Special Club Mix) (6:04) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Adult Education (Special Rock Mix) (4:34) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater (4:30) "Adult Education" is a song by American duo Daryl Hall & John Oates, released as a single on February 18, 1984. The song is featured on the duo's second compilation album Rock 'n Soul Part 1 (1983). It was one of two new tracks that were recorded specifically for the compilation release and hit number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - China Girl (US 12") (5:32) 02.David Bowie - Shake It (Long Version) (5:21) "China Girl" is a song co-written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop during their years in Berlin, first appearing on Pop's album The Idiot . The song became more widely known when it was rerecorded by Bowie and released on his album Let's Dance (1983) and as a single. Paul Trynka, the author of David Bowie's biography, Starman, claims the song was inspired by Iggy Pop's infatuation with Kuelan Nguyen, a beautiful Vietnamese woman. The UK single release of Bowie's remake reached #2 for one week on 14 June 1983, behind "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, while the US release reached #10. david Bowie's version features guitar by Nile Rodgers and Stevie Ray Vaughan. The long version of "Shake It Up" is exclusive to vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Let's Dance (Long Version) (7:38) 02.David Bowie - Let's Dance (Short Version) (4:09) 03.David Bowie - Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (5:10) "Let's Dance" is the title song from English singer-songwriter David Bowie's 1983 album of the same name. It was also released as the first single from that album in 1983, and went on to become one of his biggest-selling tracks. Nile Rodgers founder of the funk band Chic produced the single. Stevie Ray Vaughan played the guitar solo at the end of the song. The single was one of Bowie's fastest selling to date, entering the UK Singles Chart at number five on its first week of release, staying at the top of the charts for three weeks. Soon afterwards, the single topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bowie's second and last single to reach number 1 in the U.S. In Oceania, it narrowly missed topping the Australian charts, peaking at number two, but peaked at number one for 4 consecutive weeks in New Zealand. The b-side "Cat People (Putting Out Fire) is a re-recording of the 1981 track recorded for inclusion on the Let's Dance album.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Modern Love (Studio Version) (4:47) 02.David Bowie - Modern Love (Live Version) (3:45) "Modern Love" is a song written and recorded by David Bowie, and the first track on his album Let's Dance. It was issued as the third single from the album in 1983. Bowie has claimed the song is inspired by Little Richard, and it maintains the album's theme of a struggle between God and man. Some commentators noted the similarities between the track and Elton John's near-simultaneous hit "I'm Still Standing", although both parties said the songs were recorded at roughly the same time with no knowledge of the other. By the time "Modern Love" was issued and edited as a single, Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour was underway. The track had become a popular encore on the tour, and Jim Yukich's video for the song used footage of Bowie and his band performing the song from concert in Philadelphia on 20 July 1983. A live version, recorded in Montreal on 13 July, was on the B-side. The single reached No. 2 in the UK, and No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100. As well as being a staple of the tour, it featured in Bowie's set at Live Aid in 1985, and in his subsequent Glass Spider and Sound+Vision tours of 1987 and 1990. A re-recording with Tina Turner was also featured on a Pepsi commercial in 1987.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - I'd Do Anything (Megamix) (5:23) 02.Dead Or Alive - Anything (Dub) (4:24) 03.Dead Or Alive - Give It To Me (3:23) "I'd Do Anything" is a song written and recorded by English band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released in January 1984 as the third single from Dead or Alive's debut album Sophisticated Boom Boom. The song was the third consecutive single by Dead or Alive to miss the UK Top 75, hitting number seventy-nine in the UK Singles Chart. The band's fortunes would reverse with the release of their next single, a cover version of "That's the Way (I Like It)". Of note "Anything Dub" will not appear on the forthcoming Dead Or Alive box set "Sophisticatred Boom Box".
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - Misty Circles (7" Version) (3:48) 02.Dead Or Alive - Misty Circles (Instrumental) (3:42) "Misty Circles" is a song written and recorded by English band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released as the first single from Dead or Alive's debut album Sophisticated Boom Boom. The single became the group's first entry on the UK Singles Chart in June 1983, as well as their lowest peaking single, charting to #100. Also gaining play in U.S. clubs, it reached #4 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1983. The "Instrumental Version" was only issued on the UK 7" single and has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - Misty Circles (Dance Mix) (9:14) 02.Dead Or Alive - Misty Circles (Dub Mix) (6:13) 03.Dead Or Alive - Selfish Side (2:35) "Misty Circles" is a song written and recorded by English New Wave/dance band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released as the first single from Dead or Alive's first album Sophisticated Boom Boom. "Misty Circles" was the first song to be released by Dead or Alive after being signed to a major label, Epic Records. The band's prior single releases were issued independently. This song was not very successful, but it managed to peak at number 100 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1984, the song was placed on the B-side of "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)". As both sides earned significant play in American nightclubs, they charted together as a double-sided hit on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart, peaking at number four. The band performed it before a live audience on Razzmatazz, which features Pete Burns wearing a wardrobe similar to Boy George's, and thus created some temporary friction between the two singers in later years.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - What I Want (Dance Mix) (6:13) 02.Dead Or Alive - The Stranger (Re-recorded Version) (4:53) "What I Want" is a song written and recorded by English band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released in August 1983 as the second single from Dead or Alive's debut album Sophisticated Boom Boom. The song reached #88 on the UK singles chart. This 12" contains the original 1983 "Dance Mix", in 1984 the song was re-released featuring a new "Dance Mix" on the a-side. Both the 1983 and 1984 12" singles contain the re-recorded version of "The Stranger" as the b-side. Also included with this release is a black and white fold-out poster.
Tracklist: 01.Debbie Harry - Rush, Rush (Special Extended Remix) (4:47) 02.Debbie Harry - Rush, Rush (Dub Mix) (4:41) "Rush Rush" is a song by American singer Debbie Harry. Released as a single in 1983, it is taken from the soundtrack album of the film Scarface (1983). "Rush Rush" was the first single Harry released after Blondie broke up in 1982, and was one of the several projects she worked on in between her first and second solo albums. It was Harry's second collaboration with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, the first being Blondie's 1980 number-one hit "Call Me" (from the 1980 movie American Gigolo). The song was a reference to drug use, "llello" being a Spanish colloquialism for cocaine. "Rush Rush" peaked at #105 on the US Billboard chart, but became a moderate US dance hit. The single also peaked at #87 in the UK. The song was also featured in the 2001 video game Grand Theft Auto III on the fictional in-game radio station "Flashback 95.6" (Flashback FM) alongside four other songs from the Scarface soundtrack. The song also appears in the 1986 Tom Hanks film The Money Pit.
Tracklist: 01.Devo - Theme From Doctor Detroit (Dance Mix) (6:03) 02.Devo - Luv Luv (3:34) 03.Devo - Theme From Doctor Detroit (3:09) BTG Halloween Mixtape Approved! "Theme From Doctor Detroit" is an EP by the American new wave band Devo, released in 1983 by MCA Records. It includes the two songs from the Doctor Detroit movie soundtrack recorded by the band (the title song and "Luv-Luv"), plus a dance mix of the title theme. A music video of the song, containing scenes from the movie as well as footage of the band, was released on the We're All Devo home video in 1984 and also appears on the 2014 re-release of the Complete Truth About De-Evolution video collection. In the US, the "Theme from Doctor Detroit" made it to No. 50 on the Billboard Dance Chart chart. On the Hot 100, the song went to No. 59.
Tracklist: 01.Diana Ross - Pieces Of Ice (Remixed Version) (7:16) 02.Diana Ross - Pieces Of Ice (Instrumental Version) (7:16) "Pieces of Ice" is a song written by Marc Jordan and John Capek and recorded by Diana Ross on the RCA label. It was released as a single in 1983. The first release off the singer's self-titled Ross album, it was the only simultaneous top forty single the singer scored on this album, which was one of her rare misses on the RCA label in the early-1980s. The song reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (#15 R&B) and #46 in the UK. It charted best in Norway, where it reached #8.
Tracklist: 01.Divine - Shake It Up (Vocal) (6:44) 02.Divine - Shake It Up (Instrumental) (4:05) "Shake It Up" is the fourth single from the album The Story So Far by Divine. "Shake It Up" became Divine's fourth and last single to chart on the Dutch Singles Chart. It debuted at #30 before climbing to and peaking at #13 in its third week. The song spent a total of 6 weeks on the chart. "Shake It Up" spent a total of 11 weeks on the German Singles Chart and peaked at #26. It spent one week at its peak. "Shake It Up" became Divine's second Top 40 single on the chart.
Tracklist: 01.Dolly Parton - Potential New Boyfriend (Long Version) (5:46) 02.Dolly Parton - Potential New Boyfriend (Instrumental) (5:49) 03.Dolly Parton - Potential New Boyfriend (Short Version) (3:48) "Potential New Boyfriend" is a song written by Steve Kipner and John Lewis Parker, and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. The song peaked at number 20 on the U.S. country singles chart. It was released in May 1983 as the only single to be released from Parton's album Burlap & Satin. The song was also popular in discos and dance clubs, and in addition to the standard 45 RPM single, an extended-play dance remix single was released. The single was also accompanied by one of Parton's first music videos, which was directed by Steve Barron. The record is notable in being Parton's first song to be more successful on a chart other than country music, peaking at number 13 on Billboard magazine's Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money (Special Long Version) (6:18) 02.Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money (Instrumental) (5:49) 16Bit "She Works Hard for the Money" is a song by American singer Donna Summer from her eleventh studio album of the same name. Written by Michael Omartian and Summer, the song was released as the lead single from thealbum in May 1983, by Mercury Records. It became a hit for Summer and is one of her signature songs, reaching number one for a three-week stay atop the Billboard R&B singles chart (her first since 1979), number three on the Billboard Hot 100, and number three on the Dance Club Play chart. The single ended up as Billboard's fifteenth-best performing song of 1983. Summer performed the song live as the opening of the 1984 Grammy Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Dragon - Rain (Dance Mix) (6:43) 02.Dragon - The Dreaded Moroxy Bind (Recorded Live) (3:19) 03.Dragon - Rain (Dub Mix) (6:54) "Rain" is a song by New Zealand band Dragon released in July 1983 as the first single ahead of their seventh studio album, Body and the Beat (June 1984). It is co-written by the group's brothers, Marc and Todd Hunter with Johanna Pigott, Todd's then-domestic partner. "Rain" peaked at number 2 and stayed in the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart for 26 weeks. The song reached number 88 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 charts in mid-1984. For the original single version the group's Kerry Jacobson had provided drums and percussion; he left the group in September 1983 and was replaced by Terry Chambers, who is shown in promotional material including cover art and music videos.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (Pt. II) (Full 7" Mix) (5:03) 02.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Re-Mix) (Carnival Remix) (7:03) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:34) 04.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:11) 05.Duran Duran - New Religion (Carnival Remix) (5:13) "Carnival" is a Mini-LP by British new wave band Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI. In Japan the EP was released on February 1, 1982. The most interesting collection of songs can be found on the Japanese/Tawainese release of Carnival. Included among the increasingly easy to acquire versions of previous singles is a remix exclusive to this release of fan-favourite album track "New Religion". This mainly instrumental mix remained unavailable outside of Japan/Taiwan until the 1999 release of the Strange Behaviour remix album. It is also noteable for featuring a longer fade out that runs right to the end of the in studio performance. The remainder of the EP was filled with the seven-inch version of "Rio", (mis-labelled as "Rio" (Pt II) as the wrong master was delivered to the Toshiba-EMI offices in Tokyo), the full length Kershenbaum remix of "Hold Back the Rain", and Night Versions of "My Own Way" and "Hungry Like the Wolf".
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? (Monster Mix) (6:42) 02.Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? (Short Mix) (4:09) 03.Duran Duran - Faith In This Colour (4:07) "Is There Something I Should Know?" is the eighth single by British band Duran Duran, released on 19 March 1983. The song was released as a stand-alone single and became the band's first UK number one record. It debuted in the number one position on the UK Singles Chart on 26 March 1983. The single also had great success in America, where it was released in late May: it reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 6 August 1983 and sold more than a million copies. "Is There Something I Should Know?" was recorded in London, with producer Ian Little in December 1982. Although generally regarded as a stand-alone single, it was added to the 1983 US re-issue of the band's 1981 debut album, Duran Duran. The first album on which the song featured in the UK was the inaugural Now That's What I Call Music compilation at the end of the year. The singles from the Duran Duran album did not receive much airplay in the United States on the album's first release; both the band and the New Romantic fashion style were unknown, and very few British bands were able to break into American radio at that time. However, by the end of 1982, the band's Rio album was rapidly climbing the American charts, fueled by saturation airplay of various Duran Duran videos on MTV. The band and their label, Capitol/EMI, decided to re-release the debut album in the United States with the inclusion of this newly recorded single. Because of the time limitations of vinyl records, the inclusion of "Is There Something I Should Know?" required the omission of the album track "To The Shore" on the reissue. "To The Shore" was reinstated on later compact disc pressings. "Is There Something I Should Know?" was the song Duran Duran used to open their 1983/84 Seven and the Ragged Tiger album tour shows with and also Duran Duran's charity concert at Aston Villa football ground 1983. In a retrospective review of the song, Allmusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco wrote that the lyrics "deal with a difficult romantic relationship in rather obtuse terms." Guarisco highlighted what he described as "odd turns of phrase" in the lyrics, such as: "and fiery demons all dance when you walk through that door/Don't say your easy on me 'cause you're about as easy as a nuclear war." Although Guarisco questioned the lyrics, he praised the melody in the song. He wrote: "The melody of 'Is There Something I Should Know?' is one of Duran Duran's catchiest, matching twisty verse melodies full of ear-catching hooks with a harmonized chorus. The B-side to "Is There Something I Should Know?" in Europe is the instrumental "Faith in this Colour". An "Alternate Slow Mix" of "Faith in this Colour" was used on the 7" single, some pressings of which included brief unauthorized sound samples from the movie Star Wars -- these were promptly withdrawn when copyright concerns were raised, although on the "Alternate Slow Mix" from the singles box set, the scene, in which Obi-Wan leaves to disable the tractor beam, can clearly be heard in the last minute. Duran Duran has not confirmed this, though. The mainly instrumental "Monster Mix" of "Is There Something I Should Know?" was completed by producers Ian Little and Alex Sadkin. In the US, the song "Careless Memories" is the B-side of "Is There Something I Should Know?".
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake (Super Mix) (6:23) 02.Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake (Single Version) (4:20) 03.Duran Duran - Secret Oktober (2:45) "Union of the Snake" is the ninth single by the English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 17 October 1983. "Union of the Snake" was the lead single from the band's third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), and preceded its release by one month. It was originally titled, "The Union at Stake", when the band were interviewed on The Oxford Road Show in March 1983 before their first performance of "Is there something I should know?" on U.K. television. It became one of Duran Duran's most popular singles, hitting number one on the US Cash Box and peaking at number three on both the US Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks at the end of 1983. Further chart movement was prevented by "Say Say Say" by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson and "Say It Isn’t So" by Daryl Hall and John Oates. It also reached number three on the UK Singles chart. After a songwriting session near Cannes in France, much of the band's third album was recorded at George Martin's AIR Studios on the Caribbean island of Montserrat with producer Alex Sadkin, then mixed at 301 Studios in Sydney. Mixing for "Union of the Snake" was done right up to the last minute before the tapes had to be turned over to EMI for pressing. Lyricist Simon Le Bon (notoriously reticent about explaining his oblique lyrics) hinted in the Duran Duran lyric book The Book of Words that the borderline might be one between the conscious and subconscious minds. In later interviews, he proclaimed that it was a reference to Tantric sex. Drummer Roger Taylor stated that the beat and drum track was based upon David Bowie's 1983 single "Let's Dance". The B-side to "Union of the Snake" was the atmospheric piece "Secret Oktober". Twenty-four hours before the master tapes of the single were to be delivered to EMI for distribution, singer Simon Le Bon and keyboardist Nick Rhodes wrote and mixed the B-side "Secret Oktober" in an all-night recording session. **The "Super Mix" contained on this Japan 12" single is also titled "Monkey Mix" on other releases.
Tracklist: 01.Eartha Kitt - Where Is My Man (Vocal) (6:25) 02.Eartha Kitt - Where Is My Man (Instrumental) (5:10) "Where Is My Man" is the title of a song from 1983 by the American singer and actress Eartha Kitt, which appeared on her 1984 album I Love Men The song was co-written by comedy writer Bruce Vilanch along with musicians and producers Fred Zarr and Jacques Morali. The song was first released in France as a single where it was wildly successful. The song features Kitt singing in a low, seductive-sounding voice. Included in the song are some sounds that have come to be associated with Kitt, including a purring sound similar to one she made while portraying Catwoman on the 1960s TV series Batman. The lyrics to the song detail specific things the singer expects to receive from her future lover, such as a trip to Saint-Tropez and shopping at Tiffany's. The title failed to find release in the United States until the producers' attorneys (the firm of Grubman, Indursky, Shindler) introduced the title to their client, New York based Streetwise Records. Streetwise Records released the title in late 1983 in the United States to the dance and club markets. It was Kitt's first recording released in the United States after her ostracism and self-imposed exile to Paris following her outspoken objection to the Vietnam War at a White House function in 1968, and it became her biggest-selling single in 30 years. In the United Kingdom, "Where Is My Man" reached the Top 40 on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at #36. This was her first UK Hit single in 28 years, the previous chart entry, "Under The Bridges of Paris" dating from 1955. The single was also a hit in dance clubs around the world peaking at #5 in Sweden and #22 in Netherlands. In the US, the song made the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, peaking at #7 and remaining on the survey for 14 weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Ebn-Ozn - AEIOU Sometimes Y (Long Version - Vocal) (7:38) 02.Ebn-Ozn - AEIOU Sometimes Y (Dub Version - Instrumental) (7:29) "AEIOU Sometimes Y" is the debut single by New York based synth pop duo Ēbn-Ōzn. "AEIOU" became an international MTV and dance club hit, reaching # 20 on the Billboard Club Chart. The single also received significant black radio play and remains a modern rock radio and 1980s music staple. AllMusic writes that the song "combines intelligence, melody, and weirdness in just the right doses. Accompanied by a video that featured a stream-of-consciousness rap about 'this incredible Swedish girl,' and with a more serious subtext about communication, it became a bizarre but deserved hit." Recorded in 1981, "AEIOU" has the distinction of being the first commercial single ever recorded entirely on a computer (a Fairlight CMI) in the United States and the subsequent album, Feeling Cavalier, the first such album. Ēbn-Ōzn's use of the Fairlight CMI's "sampling" functions makes them true pioneers of sampling, a music recording process, which was then revolutionary and is now common practice in 21st century sound music recording.
Tracklist: 01.Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue (Extended Version) (6:19) 02.Eddy Grant - Walking On Sunshine (American Version) (6:12) "Electric Avenue" is a song written, recorded and produced by Eddy Grant, who released it from his 1982 album Killer on the Rampage. In the United States, with the help of the MTV video he shot for it, it was one of the biggest hits of 1983. The song's title refers to Electric Avenue in the south London district of Brixton which was the first market street to be lit by electricity. According to Grant, he first became aware of the street's existence during a stint acting at the Black Theatre of Brixton. The area is now known for its high population of Caribbean immigrants. At the beginning of the 1980s, tensions over unemployment, racism and poverty culminated in the street events now known as the 1981 Brixton riot. Grant, horrified and enraged, wrote and composed the song in response; a year afterwards, the song was playing over the airwaves. Grant had left the UK shortly after the riots to live in Barbados: his most recent batch of songs had been lost in baggage transit, and "Electric Avenue" was one of the songs he wrote immediately afterwards to make up for the lost material. Grant initially released it as a single in 1983, and reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1983, CBS decided to launch the single in the U.S., where it spent five weeks at No. 2 on Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 charts and hit No. 1 in Cash Box Magazine. (It was kept out of the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 by a combination of two songs, "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara and that year's song of the summer, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police.) "Electric Avenue" was a hit on two other US charts: On the soul chart it went to No. 18, and on the dance charts, it peaked at No. 6. It was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best R&B Song of 1983, but lost to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean".
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - I'm Still Standing (Extended Version) (3:46) 02.Lord Choc Ice - Earn While You Learn (6:25) "I'm Still Standing" is a song on English pop-rock performer Elton John's 1983 album, Too Low for Zero. He sings about making a comeback despite problems in daily life. The video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, was shot in Cannes and Nice on the Cфte d'Azur in France and features the colours of the French flag. Bruno Tonioli, a judge on the hit shows Strictly Come Dancing for BBC (UK) and its American adaptation, Dancing with the Stars for ABC in the US, appears as one of the dancers in the video. The song became a big hit for John on both sides of the Atlantic, peaking at #4 in the UK, reached #1 in Switzerland and #12 in the US. The b-side "Earn While You Learn" is an instrumental piece performed by Lord Choc Ice which is one of Elton John's aliases. The song did appear as a bonus track on the 1998 remastered CD version of "Too Low For Zero" which is now out of print.
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - Love Cares (Extended Version) (6:01) 02.Endgames - Love Cares (3:20) 03.Endgames - Ready Or Not (3:47) "Love Cares" was the fourth overall and second single on Virgin Records by Scottish pop band Endgames. The song was taken from their debut LP "Building Beauty" (1983). "Love Cares" charted on Billboard, reaching #47 on the Disco/Dance Chart, but MCA Tecords in the U.S. didn't promote the band enough so the actual sales weren't strong with the parent album failing to chart. Meanwhile, Endgames toured as a support act for Howard Jones during his sold-out first tour of the UK in March–April 1984. Shortly thereafter Virgin Records ended their contract and Endgames disbanded.
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - Waiting For Another Chance (Vocal) (6:21) 02.Endgames - Waiting For Another Chance (Dub) (5:26) 03.Endgames - Desire (Vocal) (6:10) 04.Endgames - Desire (Dub) (6:23) "Waiting For Another Chance" is a 1983 single by Scottish new wave band Endgames. Taken from the groups debut album Building Beauty. "Waiting for Another Chance" was especially well received in Germany (No. 21 in September 1983) and the band toured in Europe with Howard Jones, Eurythmics, and Depeche Mode.
Tracklist: 01.Europeans - A.E.I.O.U. (Alphabet Soup) (6:24) 02.Europeans - Voice On The Telephone (3:38) 03.Europeans - A.E.I.O.U. (Album Version) (4:01) "A.E.I.O.U." was the second single released by British new wave group Europeans formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. "A.E.I.O.U." along with two other singles were released before the group's first album "Vocabulary". There was not a music video released for the single.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Here Comes The Rain Again (Full Version) (5:09) 02.Eurythmics - This City Never Sleeps (Live Version) (5:32) 03.Eurythmics - Paint A Rumour (Long Version) (8:01) "Here Comes the Rain Again" is a 1984 song by British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart and produced by Stewart. The song was released as the third single in the UK from the album Touch and in the United States as the first single. It became Eurythmics' second Top 10 U.S. hit, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Here Comes the Rain Again" hit number eight in the UK Singles Chart, becoming their fifth consecutive Top 10 single in that country.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Right By Your Side (12:21) 02.Eurythmics - Right By Your Side (Special Mix) (1:00) 03.Eurythmics - Plus Something Else (5:30) "Right by Your Side" is a song by the British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, and produced by Stewart. The track was released as the second single in the UK from Eurythmics' third album Touch. "Right by Your Side" was something of a departure from previous Eurythmics songs, and is an uptempo love song which features a calypso music instrumental backdrop, complete with synthesized steel drum and marimba sounds and a horn section. "Right by Your Side" became the fourth consecutive Eurythmics single to hit the Top 10 of the UK singles chart during 1983. It also climbed to number 29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. "Plus Someting Else" is an instrumental/dub mix of the song "Regrets"; this version was included as a bonust track on the 2005 CD remaster of the album Touch. Shemefully the CD version does not include the full outro and is faded out nearly ten seconds early.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Who's That Girl (Remix) (6:53) 02.Eurythmics - Aqua (4:36) 03.Eurythmics - Jennifer (5:04) "Who's That Girl?" is a 1983 song recorded by the British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by bandmembers Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart and produced by Stewart. "Who's That Girl?" was the first single released in the UK from Eurythmics' third album Touch. The track is a heavily-synthesized ballad in which Lennox takes the role of a suspicious woman demanding to know with whom her lover has been seen associating. The song became Eurythmics' third Top 10 single in the UK singles chart, peaking at number three. In the United States, "Who's That Girl?" was released as the second single from the album, following the Top 10 hit "Here Comes the Rain Again". It climbed to number twenty-one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Der Kommissar (The Commissioner) (3:46) 02.Falco - Auf Der Flucht (On The Run) (4:11) 03.Falco - Helden Von Heute (Today's Heroes) (4:05) "Der Kommissar" is a song first recorded by Falco in Austria in 1981. Originally written by producer Robert Ponger for Reinhold Bilgeri, Bilgeri turned it down as he felt the song was too soft, so Falco reworked the song for himself instead. Falco wanted to release "Helden von heute" as the main side (A-side), but the record company wanted "Der Kommissar" ("the commissioner" or police captain) to be released, because they felt it had more potential. The record company decided upon a double A-side release and was vindicated when "Der Kommissar" reached No. 1 in German-speaking countries in January 1982. After this big success, Falco's management decided to release "Der Kommissar" (as an A-side) in other countries as well. In the United States and the United Kingdom, Falco's hit didn't fare as well, despite topping charts throughout Europe and Scandinavia during spring and summer 1982. In the summer of 1982 the British rock band After the Fire recorded an English version of the song, also called "Der Kommissar", and released it as a single, but the record floundered. Coming off a tour opening for Van Halen, After the Fire was working on material for a new album when in December 1982 the group announced onstage during a concert that they were breaking up. Both the After the Fire and Falco versions were rising on the Canadian charts at the time, but neither had cracked the U.S. pop charts. One of the songs recorded for the b-side side of the record, the pop-rock "Helden von heute" (meaning "heroes of today"), is a tribute to David Bowie's "Heroes". Recorded in Berlin, Germany, Falco claimed in an interview that he went to Berlin to follow the "tracks" left there by David Bowie, with his albums Heroes and Low. "Der Kommissar (The Commissioner)" only reached No. 74 in the US Cash Box Charts in 1983. and did not even chart in the UK, but Falco would break through with major hits in those countries two albums later, with "Rock Me Amadeus" and "Vienna Calling" in 1986.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - On The Run (Auf Der Flucht) (Specially Remixed Version) (4:33) 02.Falco - Maschine Brennt (Specially Remixed Version) (4:55) "On the Run" (also known as Auf der Flucht) is a 1982 double A-side single by the Austrian musician Falco that was released as a promotional single in France, Canada and the US. It was produced in 1981 in Berlin, Germany, by Robert Ponger. On the other side of the single, there is another song called Maschine brennt, the double a-side single "On the run/Maschine brennt" peaked at number nine in the US Hot Dance Club Play chart. In European countries (except France), the single wasn't released as a double A-side, which meant the next single after "Der Kommissar" became "Maschine brennt" instead (that didn't include "Auf der Flucht") in case of Falco's home country Austria. In Austria and Norway, the song peaked at number four in the official charts. In Finland, it reached number seven, in Germany number ten, in Spain number 34, and in the Netherlands number 49.
Tracklist: 01.Fashion - Eye Talk (Mutant Version) (9:14) 02.Fashion - Slow Down (4:48) 03.Fashion - Eye Talk (Talk) (2:43) Fashion were another Totally Obscure 80s band who reigned from Birmingham, England. In 1983 they released "Eye Talk" as the first single from their third studio album "Twilight Of Idols" produced by Zeus B. Held and their only to feature singer/songwriter Alan Darby. "Eye Talk" reached number 69 on the U.K. singles chart in February 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Fiction Factory - (Feels Like) Heaven (Extended Remixed Version) (5:51) 02.Fiction Factory - Everyone But You (3:30) 03.Fiction Factory - This Is (3:02) "(Feels Like) Heaven" is a song and single by the Scottish music group Fiction Factory. It was released as a single at the end of 1983 and in 1984 on their debut album Throw The Warped Wheel Out. It is a regular feature on 1980s and New Wave compilations. It was a major hit in Switzerland, reaching #2 on the Swiss singles chart. In the UK, the single peaked at #6. Other chart positions include #14 in Sweden and #20 in Austria.
Tracklist: 01.Fiction Factory - Ghost Of Love (Special Dance Mix) (4:50) 02.Fiction Factory - The Other Side Of Grey (4:14) 03.Fiction Factory - Old Game Blue Flame (2:53) "Ghost of Love" is the second single from New Wave band Fiction Factory which appeared on the band's debut album, Throw the Warped Wheel Out. The single was the last charting single for the band, peaking at #64 in the UK. It was written solely by lead singer Kevin Patterson.
Tracklist: 01.Friends Again - State Of Art (Extended Mix) (6:05) 02.Friends Again - Winked At (3:59) 03.Friends Again - State Of Art (Instrumental) (3:59) "State Of Art" is a 1983 single by Scottish new wave pop group Friends Again. They were formed by members Chris Thomson and Paul McGeechan, together with Neil Cunningham, James Grant and Stuart Kerr. They released a self-titled EP in 1984, which peaked at No. 59 on the UK Singles Chart. They then recorded their debut album, Trapped & Unwrapped (1984). After the demise of the band, Grant went on to form Love and Money in 1985 along with McGeechan and Kerr, while Thomson formed The Bathers. "State Of Art" was produced by Bob Sargeant who also produced acts such as The Adventures, Haircut One Hunfred, Fine Young Cannibals and others.
Tracklist: 01.Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (Special Club Remix) (6:07) 02.Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (Single Version) (2:53) 03.Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (URDU Version) (3:51) "Our Lips Are Sealed" is a song co-written by Jane Wiedlin, guitarist for The Go-Go's, and Terry Hall, singer for The Specials and Fun Boy Three. It was first recorded by The Go-Go's as the opening track on their album Beauty and the Beat (1981) and was their debut American single in June 1981. The following year, co-writer Terry Hall re-recorded the song with his own band, Fun Boy Three. It was included on their second album Waiting and reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and was the last single to chart in the UK, before their split later in 1983. Backing vocals were provided by Mo-dettes drummer June Miles-Kingston, who also played drums on the single and the Waiting LP.
Tracklist: 01.Genesis - Mama (Long Version) (7:28) 02.Genesis - It's Gonna Get Better (Long Version) (6:25) "Mama" was the first single from Genesis' 1983 self-titled album. It is recognizable for its harsh drum machine introduction composed by Mike Rutherford, which leads into minimalist synthesizer lines in minor keys and finally Phil Collins' reverb-laden voice. It remains the band's most successful single in the UK, reaching No.4 on the UK Singles Chart. It also made the top 10 in Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Ireland and the Netherlands. It was less popular in the United States, only reaching No.73 on the Billboard Hot 100. A 1992 re-release of the single managed to scrape into the Top 40 in Germany. A live drum kit, modified with the "gated reverb" effect, is used in the final verse. The song resurfaced in 2007 as part of the Turn It On Again tour, albeit transposed down a tone to account for the deepening of Phil Collins' voice as he grew older. The song's theme involves a young man's longing for a particular prostitute. On the DVD The Genesis Songbook, the band and producer Hugh Padgham revealed that the inspiration for Collins's laugh came from rap music pioneer Grandmaster Flash's song "The Message".
Tracklist: 01.George Kranz - Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (Special "Daa Daa" Mix) (6:22) 02.George Kranz - Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (Original Version) (4:11) 03.George Kranz - Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (Dub Version) (3:10) "Din Daa Daa" (also released as "Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa)" or as "Din Daa Daa (Trommeltanz)", from German Trommel + Tanz, "drum dance") is a song written and performed by German musician George Kranz, released as a single in 1983. His only international success, "Din Daa Daa" became a club hit which peaked at number one for two weeks on the US Dance chart. It also charted in several European countries. The song title loop, the echo between Kranz's onomatopoeia and his drum solos, and the synthesizer sounds which can be heard afterwards are the main characteristics of this song. Regarded as a dance classic and as a precursor of human beatboxing, artists still refer to this song today. The song has been sampled, covered or remixed by many artists, including M|A|R|R|S, Kevin Aviance, Pulsedriver, and Flo Rida. "Din Daa Daa" saw most of its success in Europe, where it charted in several countries. The single peaked at number 25 in Belgium and at number 45 in France, where it spent three weeks on both national charts. It also peaked at number 88 in UK at the end of the year 1983. In Kranz's native Germany, the track peaked at number 28 and spent 12 weeks on the charts, from February to May 1984. In the United States, the single became a club smash, spending two weeks at number one on the Dance Club Play chart in January 1984, before being knocked off by Laid Back's "White Horse". It also charted on the Black Singles chart, peaking at number 61, and on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, peaking at number 10. It also became a club hit in France, peaking at number 3 on the clubs chart.
Tracklist: 01.Girls Can't Help It - Baby Doll (5:47) 02.Girls Can't Help It - Baby Doll (Instrumental) (5:35) "Daby Doll" is a single recorded by British female trio Girls Can't Help It. "Baby Doll" was produced by Colin Campsie and George McFarlane who make up the duo Giant Steps. Girls Can't Help It signed a deal with Sire records but only released two single and a five track mini-lp titled "Pure Wild".
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Living My Life (Long Version) (7:43) 02.Grace Jones - Living My Life (Dub Version) (4:16) "Living My Life" is a Grace Jones song released as a single in 1983. The track was originally recorded for the album of the same name, but for unknown reasons it did not make the final cut. It received a scarce 1983 release as a UK white label single and was officially released only in Portugal. A remixed version was released as the B-side to the UK reissue single of "Love Is the Drug" in 1986. The original long and dub versions are yet to be reissued on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Grandmaster & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It) (7:36) 02.Grandmaster & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It) (Bonus) (2:19) 03.Grandmaster & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It) (Bonus Breaks/Short Version) (6:57) "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" is a song by Melle Mel, released as a 12" in 1983 on Sugar Hill Records. The song, which warns against the dangers of cocaine, addiction, and drug smuggling, is one of Melle Mel's signature tracks. The bassline is taken from a performance of the Sugar Hill house band (featuring bassist Doug Wimbish) covering "Cavern", a single by New York City band Liquid Liquid. When originally released on Sugar Hill Records, the record was credited to Grandmaster & Melle Mel (some international issues carried the credit Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel). By this time, Grandmaster Flash had already stopped touring with Mel and was suing Sugar Hill Records for back royalties. The animosity between the two artists continued well into the future. "White Lines" peaked at No. 47 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart in 1983. The song fared better in the United Kingdom, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1984, spending 17 consecutive weeks in the top 40. It was the 13th best-selling single of 1984 in the UK, selling more than several number one hits that year. The song was co-written by Melle Mel and Sylvia Robinson. Originally, it was intended to be an ironic celebration of a cocaine-fueled party lifestyle, but it was abridged with the "don't do it" message as a concession to commercial considerations. The lines "A businessman is caught with 24 kilos / He's out on bail and out of jail and that's the way it goes" refers to car manufacturer John DeLorean, who in 1982 became entrapped in a scheme to save his company from bankruptcy using drug money. Some of the lyrics in "White Lines" ("something like a phenomenon") echoed lyrics from the song "Cavern" by Liquid Liquid ("slip in and out of phenomenon"), in addition to the note-by-note appropriation of the bass line from "Cavern" with a rapping track overlaid. Sugar Hill did not get proper clearance to use "Cavern," resulting in years of lawsuits, ultimately in Liquid Liquid's favor. As a result of the $600,000 judgment against Sugar Hill, the label declared bankruptcy to circumvent paying the judgment. **The two tracks on the b-side are listed as seperate tracks on the record label. However they are one continuos track. To keep the integrity of the original vinyl I did not seperate them.
Tracklist: 01.Greg Khin Band - Jeopardy (Dance Mix) (6:47) 02.Greg Khin Band - Jeopardy (Instrumental Version) (6:33) "Jeopardy" is a hit song released in 1983 by The Greg Kihn Band on their album Kihnspiracy. It is the band's only Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, reaching number 2 in May 1983 (behind Michael Jackson's "Beat It") and also hitting number 1 on the dance charts for two weeks a month earlier. The song also reached number 63 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's only charting song in the UK. The song is written in the key of D minor.
Tracklist: 01.Haysi Fantayzee - Shiny Shiny (Dance) (4:25) 02.Haysi Fantayzee - Shiny Shiny (3:43) 03.Haysi Fantayzee - Shiny Shiny (Bon Temps) (3:23) "Shiny Shiny" is a song written by, and recorded by the British pop band Haysi Fantayzee. It was their third single taken from the groups only album Battle Hymns for Children Singing. The single was the band's second top twenty hit in the UK peaking at #16 and #74 on the US Billboard Hot 100 their only US entry.
Tracklist: 01.Helen Reddy - Imagination (Extended Version) (5:24) 02.Helen Reddy - Imagination (4:12) "Imagination" was a new wave synth-pop tune released as the second single from the fourteenth studio album of the same name by Australian-American pop singer Helen Reddy. The single along with the album were both recieved poorly due to MCA Records lack of promotion for the album and it's singles. "Imagination" failed to have any chart impact. A nusic video was filmed for the new wave flavored song by Reddy's daughter Traci who had just graduated from USC film school. With the help of her classmates and a loan from the bank, she made a most imaginative film out of "Imagination" for only $15,000."
Tracklist: 01.Herbie Hancock - Rockit (Long / Album Version) (5:24) 02.Herbie Hancock - Rockit (Short Version) (3:41) "Rockit" is a composition recorded by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and produced by Bill Laswell and Michael Beinhorn. Hancock released it as a single from his 1983 album Future Shock. The selection was composed by Hancock, Laswell, and Beinhorn. The track was driven by its deejay scratch style, performed primarily by DXT, and its music video created by Godley & Creme, which was put in high rotation on MTV. "Rockit" won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance in 1983, and it won five MTV Video Music Awards in 1984. "Rockit" peaked at #8 on the UK singles chart, and #71 on the US Billboard Hot 100, in addition the single reached the #1 position on the US Dance chart while peaking at #6 on the R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Hilary - Kinetic (Extended Remix Version) (5:14) 02.Hilary - Drop Your Pants (3:31) 03.Hilary - I Live (4:27) 04.Hilary - Goose Step Two Step (3:41) "Kinetic" is the debut and only release by Hilary Blake, known professionally as Hilary, a singer-songwriter/performer from Los Angeles. She was born in 1950 and died in July 2007. Blake sang with madrigal groups at Shakespeare festivals in England and studied acting with Agnes Moorehead at age 11. In 1978 she matched free verse poetry with synthesizers and drum machines to produce her signature sound. In 1982 she met up with producer Steve Hague and pressed 1000 copies of 12" vinyl "Kinetic b/w "I Live" for Sirus Records. Kinetic was voted "Screamer of Week" by listeners of Long Island radio station WLIR on January 2, 1983. and received modest airplay on her hometown station KROQ-FM. Kinectic was also played in New York dance clubs. I Live was played on college radio stations. Later in the year Blake released a 4-song EP entitled Kinetic for Backstreet Records which was also produced by Hague. The song Kinetic was about her hopes that awareness of changing cellular structure would help the human species to survive. Drop Your Pants was Blake's attempt to show how "ridiculous" the fear of sex in United States was. On August 4 it became her second song to be named "Screamer of the Week" by WLIR listeners. This song was also mentioned in an edition of The Guide to Getting it On by Paul Joannides. I Live was a song about "the ordinary – living in the house of your own making" which Blake found to be profound. Goose Step reflected Blake's fear that the Nazi Party would reemerge. She was buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Tracklist: 01.Hot Ice - Theme From Friday The 13th Part 3 (Extended Version) (5:18) 02.Hot Ice - Rock Bottom (5:19) “Theme From Friday The 13th Part 3” is a song written by American film composer and jazz-soloist Henry Manfredini and American producer, arranger, conductor, keyboardist and songwriter,Michael Zager. The disco flavored theme was written for the third installment of the popular Friday The 13th film series which was filmed in 3-D. The track was performed by the short lived disco group Hot Ice which consited of Harry Manfredini and Michael Zager. Complete with spooky synths a killer bass line and Jason Vorhees signature chi chi chi, ha ha ha. Go ahead listen if you dare.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - What Is Love? (Extended Version) (6:32) 02.Howard Jones - It Just Doesn't Matter (3:35) 03.Howard Jones - Hunt The Self (Recorded Live At The Marquee) (5:40) "What Is Love?" was the 2nd single by musician Howard Jones. Released in November 1983, from the album Human's Lib, it reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the singer's highest chart placing to date. In the US it peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the summer of 1984. The song was originally entitled "Love?" on the demo tape which Howard Jones recorded in 1982, which itself was available at his gigs. Howard Jones also used the question mark motif around this time on posters advertising his gigs; posters which also hung behind him on stage at his early 1980s Marquee Club appearances and which read simply "Howard Jones?". The song was used in the 1984 film Supergirl.
Tracklist: 01.Icehouse - Hey Little Girl (6:11) 02.Icehouse - Hey Little Girl (Dub Version) (6:13) "Hey Little Girl" is a single released by Australian band, Icehouse, the second single from the band's 1982 album, Primitive Man. It was released in October, 1982, on Regular Records in 7" and 12" Vinyl Single formats. UK and Europe releases by Chrysalis Records were also on 7" and 12" formats, but with different track listings. The single was then released in the US in 1983 on same formats. "Hey Little Girl" features Iva Davies using the Linn drum machine - the first for an Australian recording. It peaked at number seven on the Australian singles chart and #2 in Switzerland, #5 in Germany, Top 20 in UK Sweden and Netherlands, and #31 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Tracklist: 01.Industry - State Of The Nation (Album Version) (4:31) 02.Industry - State Of The Nation (Single Version) (3:40) "State of the Nation" is a song by American new wave band Industry taken from their final studio album Stranger to Stranger. The song peaked at #10 in Sweden and #1 in Italy. It also became a big hit in the Philippines. In the US, the song peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, December 1983. The song's stinging anti-war lyrics made the track thought-provoking as well as catchy. "State of the Nation" wasn't Industry's only contribution to the pop world, but they aren't remembered for anything else. Comprised of Jon Carin (synthesizer/keyboards/vocals), Mercury Caronia (synthesizer/percussion/drums), Rudy Perrone (guitar/bass/vocals), and Brian Unger (guitar/vocals), Industry formed in New York. In 1983, the group released an EP; it was followed by a full-length album, Stranger to Stranger, on Capitol Records in 1984. "State of the Nation" was a hit in dance clubs, especially in Asia. Stranger to Stranger was Industry's only LP. During the band's Fab Four-esque popularity in the Philippines, rumors flew that most of the group perished in a plane crash, but it was never confirmed. On July 13, 1985, Carin played keyboards for Bryan Ferry at Live Aid. Carin has also worked with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, the Psychedelic Furs, and Corey Hart. In 1998, Carin recorded Meat the Honky with Honky Tonk, a band formed by former Love Spit Love guitarist Richard Fortus. Carin was also Roger Waters' keyboardist for his 1999 tour.
Tracklist: 01.Industry - Still Of The Night (Special Extended Night Mix) (6:14) 02.Industry - Still Of The Night (Dub Version) (4:40) 03.Industry - Still Of The Night (Edit Version) (4:13) "Still Of The Night" was the second single taken from the debut album Stranger To Stranger by American new wave band Industry. The music video for the song recieved heavy airplay on MTV but the single failed to have any chart success. The song was released as a 7" in Italy and a 12" promo in the US which featured remixes by French producer and DJ François Kevorkian this would be the only official remixes released by the band.
Tracklist: 01.Intaferon - Getoutoflondon (Intacontinentalballisticmix) (8:01) 02.Intaferon - Getoutoflondon (3:25) "Get Out Of london" also known as"Getoutoflondon" was a 1983 single by short-lived English new wave duo Intaferon, consisting of Simon Fellowes and Simon Gillham. "Get Out of London" was produced by Martin Rushent peaking at #93 on the UK singles chart in October 1983. Intaferon released three singles before disappearing. Simon Fellowes released two albums under the name Simon F. The duo's Singles were often featured on the channel four show Max Headroom.
Tracklist: 01.INXS - Black And White (Extended Version) (4:54) 02.INXS - Long In Tooth (3:39) 03.INXS - Any Day But Sunday (4:23) "Dance" is a 1983 Australia only 12" released by Australian new wave band INXS. The 12" includes an extended version of the single "Black And White" from the LP "Shabooh Shoobah" the song reached #24 on the Australian singles chart. Also included is "Long In Tooth" which appeared as the b-side of the North American release of the single "Don't Change". The stand out for this release is "Any Day But Sunday" which is exclusive to this 12". In the US a similiar release was issued titled "Dekadance" which included an alternate track list. "Dance" is by far the harder to find since it was only issued in Australia.
Tracklist: 01.INXS - The One Thing (Extended Version) (6:10) 02.INXS - Black And White (Extended Version) (4:56) "The One Thing" is a song by Australian rock group INXS, released in July 1982 as the first single ahead of their third studio album, Shabooh Shoobah, which appeared in October that year. In January 1982 INXS toured New Zealand as support act for Cold Chisel. Band manager Murphy, became convinced their future no longer lay with Deluxe Records. RCA (who distributed Deluxe) had employed music lover Rockin' Rod Woods, who had been promoting Eric Clapton, Split Enz and some of the worlds biggest acts. Woods was passionate about the band and brought key music people along to their gigs. He encouraged RCA to sign them worldwide because Murphy had played him some demos of future songs. Deluxe had been unable to attract international interest, and the band decided to record a new song at their own expense, with Mark Opitz at Paradise Studios. The resultant single, "One Thing", peaked at number 14 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Due to the success of the song Murphy hired Opitz to produce three more songs. Murphy also approached WEA Australia with copies of the song, leading to INXS signing a recording deal in July 1982 with WEA for releases in Australia, South East Asia, Japan and New Zealand, Atco Records (a subsidiary of Atlantic Records) for North America and Polygram for Europe and the UK. Shabooh Shoobah was released in the United States in February 1983 and peaked at number 46 on the Billboard 200 album chart. "The One Thing" brought INXS their first Top 40 hit in the US, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May-June 1983. It was a big hit on album-oriented rock radio, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart, and was also a top 20 hit in Canada.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Breakdance (Extended Remix) (5:25) 02.Irene Cara - Breakdance (Extended Dubb) (4:24) "Breakdance" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Bunny Hull and performed by Cara. It reached #8 on the Billboard pop chart, #13 on the US dance chart, #23 on the US R&B chart, #4 in South Africa and #88 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984. The song was featured on her 1983 album, What a Feelin'. The song was produced by Giorgio Moroder.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Fame (Special Mix) (7:34) 02.Irene Cara - Fame (Extended Version) (5:14) 03.Irene Cara - Hot Lunch Jam (4:11) "Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics)[1] and released in 1980, that achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original film. It was also her debut single as a recording artist. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980, and the Golden Globe Award the same year. In 2004, it finished at number 51 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. "Fame" earned Cara a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The movie became an "overnight sensation". The song won an Oscar for best film theme song in 1981. In July 1982, it was re-released on the back of the successful TV series and topped the charts in several countries, including the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The movie was adapted into a TV series, which achieved notable ratings success in the latter country, and stage show which toured Europe. "Fame" rose to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1980. It also reached number one on the Billboard dance chart for one week. The song was re-released in the United Kingdom in July 1982, where it peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart for three weeks following the debut of the Fame TV series on the British television network BBC One the previous month, becoming Britain's third best-selling song of 1982 behind "Eye of The Tiger" by Survivor and "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners and the Emerald Express, the latter of which dethroned "Fame" from the top of the UK Singles Chart. It has over sold 1.07 million copies in Britain. as of September 2017. The song also reached number one in Flanders, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand, and number three in Australia and Sweden. This rare 12" contains a special mix by Disconet remixer Ed Smith and is exclusive to this release.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Remix) (7:15) 02.Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Instrumental) (8:05) "Flashdance... What a Feeling" is a song from the 1983 film Flashdance, written by Giorgio Moroder (music), Keith Forsey and Irene Cara (lyrics), and performed by Cara. The song is in the key of B♭ Major and has a tempo of 122 beats per minute. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 issue dated May 28, 1983, spending six weeks atop the chart. On July 9, it was succeeded by "Every Breath You Take" by the Police and spent the rest of the month in the top three. It spent 14 weeks in the top 10, thus making it the longest-running top-10 single of 1983. The song was ranked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart of 1983. In 2008, the song was ranked at number 26 on Billboard's All Time Top 100, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, the song spent one week at number two on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending July 9, 1983, behind "Baby Jane" by Rod Stewart. In addition to topping the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cara's only number-one song, it earned a platinum record, the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2004, it was placed at number 55 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Why Me? (12" Mix) (7:03) 02.Irene Cara - Why Me? (Instrumental Dubb) (4:48) "Why Me?" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Keith Forsey and performed by Irene Cara. The song was the first official single to be lifted from Cara's 1983 album, What a Feelin', although the album also featured the worldwide number one single "Flashdance... What a Feeling", which had been released six months earlier. "Why Me?" continued Cara's run of hit singles, reaching the Top 20 on the Hot 100. It was even more successful in Australia and several European countries, where it peaked within the Top 5.
Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Stewart - The Word Is Out (Extended Version) (6:48) 02.Jermaine Stewart - The Word Is Out (Dub Version) (6:58) "The Word Is Out" is the debut single by American male R&B singer Jermaine Stewart (September 7, 1957 – March 17, 1997) taken from the album of the same name. "The Word Is Out" peaked at #41 on March 30, 1985 after spending fifteen weeks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song also reched #17 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in January 1985 spending nineteen weeks on that survey.
Tracklist: 01.John Williams - Lapti Nek (Jabba's Palace Band) (Club Mix) (5:34) 02.John Williams - Lapti Nek (Jabba's Palace Band) (Dub Mix) (7:00) "Lapti Nek" was a song originally featured in the theatrical cut of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi before being replaced with "Jedi Rocks" in the 1997 Special Edition of the film. The song was written by John Willams, and performed by fictional alien pop music group The Max Rebo Band. The Max Rebo Band made their debut in Return of the Jedi during the scenes set in Jabba's palace on Tatooine. In the original version, the trio performs a Huttese-language pop song titled "Lapti Nek" (Huttese for "Work It Out"); the English lyrics (by composer John Williams's son Joseph Williams) are about dancing; Hardware Wars creator Ernie Fosselius helped arrange the song. the song includes vocals by English singer Michele Gruska. RSO Records released a special 12" single for the song which includes remixes by Grammy winning remixer/producer Steve Thompson.
Tracklist: 01.Julie Brown - I Like 'Em Big And Stupid (2:41) 02.Julie Brown - Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun (4:40) 03.Julie Brown - I Like 'Em Big And Stupid (Extended Dance Mix) (5:00) "I Like 'Em Big and Stupid" was the debut single by comedian and singer Julie Brown. It was self-released by Brown in 1983 in 12-inch and 7-inch vinyl formats. The song is a 1980s-style pop song with comedic lyrics about the protagonist's desire for a handsome, hunky muscle-stud who is not very bright (or as she sings, "Superman with a lobotomy"). The 12-inch version contained an extended dance mix and the B-side on all releases, "The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun", was played on The Dr. Demento Show, and received airplay on Top 40 and Modern Rock stations around the US in 1984. Both songs appeared that year on Brown's next release, Goddess in Progress. Brown re-recorded the song for her 1987 album Trapped in the Body of a White Girl, and it was filmed for inclusion in Earth Girls Are Easy, but this sequence was ultimately removed from the movie (the scene is included in the DVD extras) though it is heard playing in the background during a scene in the film. Additionally, Brown performed the song in the stage version of Earth Girls. The cover of the single is a pastiche of the back cover of Madonna's Like a Virgin record. Brown would go on to be known for making fun of Madonna, particularly in her scathing mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful. **The b-side shows just how much life has changed since the song was recorded. In today's gun violence culture "Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun" would have never been recorded or even played on mainstream radio.
Tracklist: 01.Kajagoogoo - Ooh To Be Ah (The Construction Mix) (6:38) 02.Kajagoogoo - Ooh To Be Ah (3:36) 03.Kajagoogoo - Interview Rooms (3:23) "Ooh to Be Ah" is a song by English band Kajagoogoo, released in 1983 as the second single from their debut album White Feathers, and was produced by Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes and producer Colin Thurston. It was the band's second biggest hit, peaking for two weeks at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the follow-up single to "Too Shy" and describes the fact that the clothes you wear do not make you famous.
Tracklist: 01.Kajagoogoo - Too Shy (American Midnight Mix) (5:47) 02.Kajagoogoo - Take Another View (4:32) 03.Kajagoogoo - Too Shy (Midnight Mix) (5:23) "Too Shy" is a song written and recorded by English band Kajagoogoo, released January 22, 1983. The first single from their debut album White Feathers, the song was an immediate hit and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. It was also very successful in other European countries, spending five weeks at number one in Germany, and reaching number two in Switzerland, and number four in Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands. Assisted by heavy rotation on MTV, the song later became a success in the United States, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Too Shy" is Kajagoogoo's only significant hit in the US, where the band is widely regarded as a one-hit wonder. In the UK, however, Kajagoogoo had further hits, including two more top 10 singles: "Ooh to Be Ah" and "Big Apple", both in 1983. "Too Shy" was written by Kajagoogoo and produced by Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes and Colin Thurston, the latter of whom had produced Duran Duran's first two albums. In 2006, "Too Shy" was ranked number 27 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's and number 9 on VH1's "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s." There are two different versions of the "Midnight Mix" one is the "American Midnight Mix" 5:47 which was issued after the single was released in North America making it the second mix. The original "Midnight Mix" 5:23 was issued in Europe upon the single's initial release. I have included it here as a bonus track which I lifted from the UK 12".
Tracklist: 01.Kate Garner - Love Me Like A Rocket (Megamix) (6:01) 02.Kate Garner - Love Me Like A Rocket (Psychomix) (5:42) "Love Me Like A Rocket" is a 1983 single by Kate Garner a member of new wave band Haysi Fantayzee. When they split, she briefly embarked on a solo career. Produced by Torch Song which included William Orbit "Love Me Like A Rocket" was the only single Garner released. The single failed to chart. She achieved greater fame as a celebrity photographer, with her first major attention garnered from the album cover of Sinéad O'Connor's "The Lion And The Cobra". This single was William Orbit's first production job.
Tracklist: 01.KC - Give It Up (5:18) 02.KC - Give It Up (Instrumental) (3:30) "Give It Up" was a UK number one single for three weeks in August 1983 for KC & the Sunshine Band, although it was simply credited as KC in many countries, including the US. It went on to become the 18th best-selling single of the year in the UK. It was the last and most successful of the act's 10 hits in the UK, and was somewhat of a comeback hit in the United States. Following the backlash against many disco artists on the charts in the early 1980s, the song peaked at #18 in the US in January 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - Love Blonde (12" Version) (4:59) 02.Kim Wilde - Love Blonde (7" Version) (3:36) 03.Kim Wilde - Can You Hear It (4:15) "Love Blonde" is the first single from the Kim Wilde album Catch as Catch Can, released in 1983. The song sold moderately, restoring some of the ground lost from her previous release "Child Come Away" and is reputedly about Wilde herself. It features Gary Barnacle on saxophone. It marked the first occasion where Wilde released a 12" extended version of one of her singles, and the first time she released a 12" single in her home country (she had previously released 12" singles in Europe, but merely featuring the normal version of the single). The UK edition of the 12" single included a free poster. The version on the 7" single was slightly shorter than that on the original LP. "Love Blonde" peaked at #23 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Kraftwerk - Tour De France (French Version) (6:45) 02.Kraftwerk - Tour De France (Remix) (6:47) "Tour de France" is a song by Kraftwerk. It was first issued in June 1983, peaking at number 22 in the UK singles chart. It is notable for the use of sampled voices and mechanical sounds associated with cycling that were used to supplement a simple electro-percussion pattern – an approach Kraftwerk have used on earlier tracks such as "Metal on Metal" (from Trans-Europe Express) and "Numbers" (from Computer World). The music is credited to Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider and Karl Bartos; the lyrics are credited to Ralf Hütter and Maxime Schmitt, a French label associate of the band. The melody appears to quote a fragment of the opening section of Paul Hindemith's “Sonata for Flute and Piano” (“Heiter Bewegt”). For Kraftwerk, Tour De France was a departure from the technological tone of the two previous albums, The Man-Machine and Computer World. Instead, the song is a joie de vivre celebration of cycling, marking the group's increasing interest in the sport. Of the current line-up, Ralf Hütter and Fritz Hilpert have been known to take part in cycling events. The track was originally recorded with the intention of being included on the subsequently abandoned Techno Pop album. The single was originally released on seven and twelve inch vinyl, and as a cassette-single. It has the most complicated set of variants of any Kraftwerk song, having been variously edited and remixed to the point that there is no completely definitive version. The sleeve design depicted the band on road bikes in a paceline, superimposed across an angled representation of the French national flag. The design was adapted from an image that had appeared on a 1953 Hungarian postage stamp, one of a sport-themed set commemorating the opening the Népstadion (People's Stadium) in Budapest. The piece was also included in the 1984 film Breakin', also known as Breakdance internationally. Although the song did appear briefly in the film, Kraftwerk did not let the song appear on the movie soundtrack; instead, a cover version of the song was released by a group called "10 Speed".
Tracklist: 01.Le Show - Super D.J. (Remix) (5:35) 02.Le Show - Super D.J. (Studio) (4:45) "Super D.J." is a 1983 electro track by Canadian group Le Show formed in 1978 in Montreal, Quebec. The group consisted of Mike Dinardo (drums), Jules Francis (keyboards), Pierre Gauthier (guitar), keyboards), Claude Laferrière (bass guitar), Michel Saint-Clair (vocals). "Super D.J." was taken from the groups second album Fièvre d'amour and became one of the first electro success in Québec.
Tracklist: 01.Leisure Process - Anxiety (Neurotica Mix) (Extended Version) (6:17) 02.Leisure Process - Company B (Extended Mix) (8:04) "Anxiety" is a 1983 single by British New Wave duo Leisure Process consiting of Gary Barnacle & Ross Middleton. The group were remixed and produced by Martin Rushent who had also worked with acts like Visage, Generation X, The Go-go's and The Human league.
Leisure Process released only four singles before disbanding.
Tracklist: 01.Leisure Process - Cashflow (Million Dollar Mix) (7:05) 02.Leisure Process - The Emigr 2 (7:08) "Cashflow" was the third single released by British new wave duo Leisure Process. Once again this single was produced by legendary producer/remixer Martin Rushent.
Tracklist: 01.Level 42 - Micro-Kid (Extended Version) (8:12) 02.Level 42 - The Chinese Way (New York Remix) (7:22) 03.Level 42 - Turn It On (Live Version) (5:27) "Micro-kid" is a single released in 1983 by the British musical group Level 42 from their fourth studio album Standing in the Light. It reached #37 on the UK single charts. This song is included on the Level 42 collections Level Best, The Very Best of Level 42 and The Definitive Collection.
Tracklist: 01.Limahl - Only For Love (Dance Mix) (6:39) 02.Limahl - Only For Love (Dub Mix) (4:39) 03.Limahl - Only For Love (Instrumental Mix) (6:25) "Only For Love" is the debut single by former Kajagoogoo singer Limahl, following being fired from the group by his bandmates in 1983. The song was featured in the first UK version of Now That's What I Call Music, and later included on Limahl's 1984 debut solo album, Don't Suppose. The song became his first UK Top 20 hit, peaking at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. It remains his second most popular single in the UK as a solo act (the first being "The Neverending Story"). The song also reached No. 5 in Switzerland, No. 9 in Austria and No. 51 in the U.S.. Limahl performed the song with Beth Anderson on the TV show American Bandstand on March 9, 1985. The song also played a part in the singer meeting producer Giorgio Moroder, while he was performing the song at a rock festival in Tokyo the following year. Moroder would help Limahl reach greater international success later in his career.
Tracklist: 01.Lindsey Buckingham - Holiday Road (2:12) "Holiday Road" is a 1983 single written and recorded by Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. The song was featured in the 1983 film National Lampoon's Vacation and was played during the opening titles. The song was also used in the sequels National Lampoon's European Vacation and Vegas Vacation. The song peaked at #82 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Madness - Our House (Special Remix - Extended Dance Version) (4:59) 02.Madness - Mad House (Our House Instrumental Dub Version) (4:35) "Our House" is a song by English ska and pop band Madness. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, The Rise & Fall, on 12 November 1982. The song charted within the top ten in multiple countries and won Best Pop Song at the May 1983 Ivor Novello Awards. Released in November 1982, it peaked at #5 in the UK singles chart. In 1983, "Our House" was their biggest hit in the US, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. On the US dance chart the song peaked at #21. Though Madness produced many successful singles over a period of 20 years especially in their native United Kingdom, the enormous American popularity of "Our House" means that they are often regarded as a one hit wonder in the US (though their version of "It Must Be Love" also subsequently entered the US top 40).
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Burning Up (12" Version) (5:55) 02.Madonna - Physical Attraction (Album Version) (6:36) "Burning Up" is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1983 eponymous debut album. It was released as the album's second single on March 9, 1983, in some countries as a double-A side single with "Physical Attraction", another song from the album. The song was presented as an early recorded demo by Madonna to Sire Records who green-lighted the recording of the single after the first single "Everybody" became a dance hit. Madonna collaborated with Reggie Lucas, who produced the single while John Benitez provided the guitar riffs and backing vocals. Musically, the song incorporates instrumentation from bass guitar, synthesizers and drums, and the lyrics talk of the singer's lack of shame in declaring her passion for her lover. Released with "Physical Attraction" on the B side, the song was given mixed reviews from contemporary critics and authors, who noted the song's darker, urgent composition while praising its dance beats. The single failed to do well commercially anywhere, except the dance chart in the United States, where it peaked at #3, and the Australian charts, where it was a top 20 hit. After a number of live appearances in clubs to promote the single, it was added to the set-list of the 1985 Virgin Tour. An electric guitar version was performed on the 2004 Re-Invention World Tour and the 2015–2016 Rebel Heart Tour. The accompanying music video of the song portrayed Madonna in the classic submissive female positions, while writhing in passion on an empty road, for her lover who appeared to come from her behind on a car. The video ended showing Madonna driving the car instead, thereby concluding that she was always in charge. Many authors noted that the "Burning Up" music video was a beginning of Madonna's depiction of her taking control of a destabilized male sexuality.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Holiday (Edit) (4:05) 02.Madonna - I Know It (3:44) "Holiday" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut album Madonna (1983). Sire Records released it as the album's third single in September 7, 1983. Written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens of Pure Energy, the track was offered to Madonna by her producer John "Jellybean" Benitez when she was looking for a potential hit track to include in her debut album. After accepting the song, she and Benitez worked on it and altered its composition by the addition of a piano solo performed by their friend, Fred Zarr. "Holiday" features instrumentation from guitars, electronic handclaps, a cowbell, and a synthesized string arrangement, while its lyrics speak about the universal sentiment of taking a holiday. Universally acclaimed by critics, the song became Madonna's first mainstream hit single in the United States, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became her first top-ten single in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.Magda Layna - When Will I See You Again (6:08) 02.Magda Layna - When Will I See You Again (Instrumental) (6:08) 03.Magda Layna - When Will I See You Again (Elevator Mix) (2:08) "When Will I See You Again" is a song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and originally recorded by American Soul group The Three Degrees in 1974. The song was one of the most successful recordings of the "Philly Soul" era. Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the song was placed on the list of post-9/11 inappropriate titles distributed by Clear Channel. In 1983 Megatone Records recording artist Magda Layna released a Hi-NRG/Disco version of the song which received heavy rotation in dance clubs. Megatone Records was founded in San Francisco by legendary dance music composer and recording artist Patrick Cowley.
Tracklist: 01.Malcolm McLaren - Double Dutch (Long Version) (8:23) 02.Malcolm McLaren - Hobo Scratch (She’s Looking Like A Hobo) (9:06) “Double Dutch” is a 1983 single by Malcolm McLaren. It is taken from his debut album Duck Rock. “Double Dutch” is the follow-up to his successful debut single, “Buffalo Gals”, and reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it his highest-charting single release. The album version is a slight re-edit of the single, with part of the original middle eight moved to the end of the track. Mbaqanga group The Boyoyo Boys took legal action against Mclaren over the similarity of “Double Dutch” with their own hit “Puleng”. After a lengthy legal battle in the UK the matter was settled out of court, with payment made to the South African copyright holders, songwriter Petrus Maneli and publisher Gallo Music, but Horn and Mclaren retained their songwriting credits.
Tracklist: 01.Marilyn - Calling Your Name (Long Version) (6:52) 02.Marilyn - Move Together (3:36) "Calling Your Name" is the debut single by British singer Marilyn. The song was an international hit, peaking at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1983 and No. 3 in Australia in April 1984. The song was later included on the singer's 1985 debut album Despite Straight Lines.
Tracklist: 01.Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride (Remix/Club Version) (5:08) 02.Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride (Dub Version) (3:57) "Break My Stride" is a reggae/new wave song co-written and performed by American musician Matthew Wilder, released as the first single from his debut album I Don't Speak the Language on October 26, 1983. It was a major hit single for him in 1983 and 1984, becoming a multiformat success in the U.S., charting on the Pop, Black, Dance and Adult Contemporary charts.
Tracklist: 01.Matthew Wilder - The Kid's American (Remix / Club Version) (6:03) 02.Matthew Wilder - The Kid's American (Dub Version) (4:38) "The Kid's American" was the second single released by American musician, composer and record producer Matthew Wilder from his debut album I Don't Speak The Language. The single failed to match the success of the previous single "Break My Stride" only reaching #33 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the UK the single only reached #93.
Tracklist: 01.Meco - Ewok Celebration (Club Version) (6:58) 02.Meco - Ewok Celebration (Dub Version) (4:36) "Ewok Celebration", known commonly as "Yub Nub", is a 1983 song that appears in the end of the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi, during the celebration of the Ewoks on Endor with members of the Rebel Alliance after the destruction of the second Death Star. The song was replaced with a different orchestral piece in the 1997 special edition re-release. In 1983, American record producer and musician Meco recorded a version of the song "Ewok Celebration" which reached No. 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Mel Brooks - To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap) (Part 1) (7:43) 02.Mel Brooks - To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap) (Part 2) (Instrumental Mix) (7:51) This is Mel Brooks at his bad taste worst relating the short but spectacular history of the Third Reich. The title is of course lifted from the Shakespeare play Hamlet; it is also the title of the 1983 film which Brooks produced and starred in with his wife, Anne Bancroft. It is actually a remake of a 1942 comedy, which did not of course include a rapping Fьhrer, and neither did the Mel Brooks version; the song did though appear on the soundtrack, and was released as a single with a video reaching number 12 in the UK charts. It includes snatches of the melody of "Deutschland Ueber Alles", the German national anthem, and the same couplet Brooks contributed to his earlier "Springtime For Hitler". Brooks co-wrote the song with the British musician, music journalist and producer Pete Wingfield.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - Beat It (4:17) 02.Michael Jackson - Burn This Disco Out (3:40) 03.The Jacksons - Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough (Live Version) (4:25) "Beat It" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth studio album, Thriller (1982). It was produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Quincy Jones encouraged Jackson to include a rock song on the album, though Jackson had never previously shown an interest in the genre. Jackson later said of "Beat It", "I wanted to write a song, the type of song that I would buy if I were to buy a rock song... That is how I approached it and I wanted the children to really enjoy it—the school children as well as the college students." Following the successful Thriller singles "The Girl Is Mine" and "Billie Jean", "Beat It" was released on February 14, 1983 as the album's third single. "Beat It" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying there for three weeks. It also charted at number one on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. Billboard ranked the song No. 5 for 1983. It is certified 5x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With over 7 million copies sold worldwide, it is one of the best-selling singles of all time. "Beat It" was a number one hit in Europe, reaching number one in Spain and the Netherlands. The single, along with its music video, helped propel Thriller into becoming the best-selling album of all time. "Beat It" received the 1984 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, as well as two American Music Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Sembello - Automatic Man (Extended Remix) (7:01) 02.Michael Sembello - Automatic Man (Instrumental Remix) (4:02) 03.Michael Sembello - Summer Lover's (Long Version) (5:04) "Automatic Man" was the second single released by American musician and songwriter Michael Sembello. Produced by Phil Ramone the single was taken from Sembello's 1983 debut album Bossa Nova Hotel. Released in September 1983 "Automatic Man" became a US top 40 hit peaking at #34. On the US dance chart the single reached the #14 position. "Automatic Man" became Sembello's last single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The b-sdie "Summer Lover's" is the theme song for the 1983 Warner Brothers film of the same name starring Peter Gallagher and Daryl Hannah.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Sembello - Maniac (Vocal Re-Mix) (5:53) 02.Michael Sembello - Maniac (Instrumental) (5:04) "Maniac" is a synthpop song performed by Michael Sembello. The song was used in the 1983 film Flashdance. "Maniac" appears during an early scene in Flashdance and is used as the backing track of a montage sequence showing Alex (Jennifer Beals) training strenuously in her converted warehouse. The song was included in Flashdance after Sembello's wife sent a tape to executives at Paramount Pictures who were looking for music to use in the film. "Maniac" reached number one in the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks beginning on September 10, 1983 and is one of the highest-grossing songs ever written for a film. In addition to producing "Maniac", Phil Ramone produced the song that would dethrone it from the top spot, Billy Joel's "Tell Her About It". The Original Soundtrack of Flashdance won the 1984 Grammy Award for Best Album of Original Score Written for A Motion Picture or a Television Special. The song was nominated for an Academy Award. Another song from the film, "Flashdance... What a Feeling" performed by Irene Cara, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Midge Ure & Mick Karn - After A Fashion (Extended Version) (5:44) 02.Midge Ure & Mick Karn - Textures (3:24) Originally I posted this one on January 5, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time! "After A Fashion" was a one-off single released by Ultravox lead singer Midge Ure and Mick Karn bassist for the art rock band Japan, from 1974 to 1982. The song peaked at #39 on the UK singles chart in 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Midnight Oil - Power And The Passion (Special Version) (6:42) 02.Midnight Oil - Glitch Baby Glitch (Power And The Passion Dub) (4:44) 03.Midnight Oil - Wedding Cake Island (3:08) "Power and the Passion" is the second single from Midnight Oil's 1982 album 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (following "US Forces"). The song is one of the band's most famous, and it was performed on every Midnight Oil tour since the issue of 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as well as at the WaveAid concert. The lyrics mention former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam and his dismissal in 1975, as well as the Pine Gap spy base, which remain controversial issues in Australia to this day. The song also makes reference to the McDonald's Big Mac and paraphrases Emiliano Zapata with the line "It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." The song includes a drum solo by Rob Hirst; it is the only studio recording by Midnight Oil to feature a drum solo. n May 2001 the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), as part of its 75th Anniversary celebrations, named "Power and the Passion" as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time. It was the second Midnight Oil song in the list with "Beds Are Burning" declared third behind the Easybeats' "Friday on My Mind" and Daddy Cool's "Eagle Rock". It was performed by the band at the 2009 Sound Relief concert in Melbourne. The US 12-inch single release features a little-known specially remixed version, mixed by Francois Kevorkian and Dominic Malta at RPM Sound Studios specifically for the North American market. This special version, which runs for 6:42, did not appear on the 12-inch single as released elsewhere in the world, including in Australia, whose 12-inch single featured the standard album version which runs for 5:38. The remix features echo effects added to Peter Garrett's vocals and a continuation or reprise of Rob Hirst's drum solo after the nominal ending of the song.
Tracklist: 01.Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid (Vocal) (8:08) 02.Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid (Instrumental) (6:17) This classic electro track is where the well worn vocoder sample "Please Report to the Dancefloor" originates from. "Freak-A-Zoid," was the first single taken from Midnight Star's fourth album, No Parking on the Dance Floor, released in 1983, it took them to the top of the charts peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1983. The reason that this PROMO version is so great is the fact of the B side. Its called Instrumental, but actually its all Vocoder, and missing all the normal vocals. Making this a pure electro vocoder claassic.
Tracklist: 01.Ministry - I Wanted To Tell Her (Extended & Re-mixed Version) (7:07) 02.Ministry - I Wanted To Tell Her (Tongue-Tied Mix) (4:55) 03.Ministry - A Walk In The Park (5:04) "I Wanted to Tell Her" is a single by American industrial band Ministry which, at the time, was a new wave/synthpop band. The song was released as the lead single from their debut album, With Sympathy. The single reached #35 on the US dance chart and #35 in New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Ministry - Work For Love (Extended Version) (6:26) 02.Ministry - Work For Love (Short Version) (3:57) 03.Ministry - Work For Love (Dub Version) (6:15) "Work for Love" is a single by industrial metal band Ministry, who at the time were a new wave/synthpop band. The song was released as the second single from the band's debut album, With Sympathy. In the United States the song debuted on the Billboard dance chart on February 19, 1983 spending eleven weeks on the survey peaking at #20.
Tracklist: 01.Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time (Vocal) (7:28) 02.Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time (Instrumental) (8:12) "So Many Men, So Little Time" is a 1983 single by Canadian actress, and disco/soul singer Miquel Brown. Produced by Ian Levine "So Many Men, So Little Time" was the first single taken from the album "Manpower". The song reached #88 on the UK Singles Chart on June 11, 1983. and peaked at number #2 on the U.S. Billboard dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Miss Kimberly - D.J. Girl (4:20) 02.Miss Kimberly - My Boyfriend Is A Communist (5:32) 16Bit Miss Kimberly (Kimberly Kohler) is an Idaho based DJ, originally from Texas. After contacting Bobby Orlando, she was given the opportunity to sing on her own record. Recorded in New York, the result was the Bobby 'O' penned favourite "DJ Girl", backed with the equally popular "My boyfriend is a Communist" (released 1983).
Tracklist: 01.Musical Youth - Heartbreaker (Special New Mix) (5:38) 02.Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie (Special Dub Mix) (4:40) 03.Musical Youth - Rockers (Special New Mix) (5:01) Released in April 1983 "Heartbreaker" was the fourth and final single released from the debut album "Youth Of Today" by Musical Youth. In the UK the single was a minor hit peaking at #44. In the United States the single reached #68 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Musical Youth - Never Gonna Give You Up (New Mix) (10:31) 02.Musical Youth - Mirror Mirror (2:37) 03.Musical Youth - Rub 'N' Dub (6:17) Musical Youth's third single, "Never Gonna Give You Up", released in early 1983, became band's second biggest hit in the United Kingdom peaking at #6 and Ireland #5. In the United States the single did not chart.
Tracklist: 01.New Edition - Candy Girl (Young & Strong Edition) (5:48) 02.New Edition - Candy Girl (Long Version) (7:13) 03.New Edition - Candy Girl (Singalong) (6:21) "Candy Girl" is the debut single by New Edition from their debut album Candy Girl. It was released as a single in late February 1983 and the song hit number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the 31st best-selling single of the year. It also peaked at #1 on the Hot Black Singles chart on May 14, 1983. New Edition was first discovered and mentored by their manager Brooke Payne. He entered them in a local talent show where they met songwriter/producer Maurice Starr who wrote "Candy Girl" for the group, envisioning them as a 1980s answer to the Jackson 5. Ralph Tresvant was positioned as the lead singer, because Starr considered his high tenor as reminiscent of a younger Michael Jackson, while having members Ricky Bell and Bobby Brown sharing alternate leads. The 12" version features producers Starr and Michael Jonzun doing some additional instrumentation in the outro. Released as a single in February of 1983 before the album was released, the song made a slow ascent up the chart, peaking on June 25, 1983, at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart singles chart, and number 1 on the R&B singles chart in the US. It was most successful in the UK, where it peaked at number 1 for one week in May 1983.
Tracklist: 01.New Edition - Popcorn Love (Remix) (4:52) 02.New Edition - Pass The Beat (4:41) 03.New Edition - Popcorn Love (Instrumental) (7:32) "Popcorn Love" is a 1983 single produced by Arthur Baker and Maurice Starr performed by American R&B group New Edition. "Popcorn Love" was the third single taken from the groups debut album Candy Girl. In the United Staes the single peaked at #101 on the Billboard pop charts and #25 on the R&B chart. In the UK the single reached #43 and #44 in New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Blue Monday (7:28) 02.New Order - The Beach (7:18) "Blue Monday" is a single released in 1983 by British band New Order, later remixed in 1988 and 1995. The song has been widely remixed and covered since its original release, and became a popular anthem in the dance club scene. It is the biggest-selling 12" single of all time. "Blue Monday" has been a hit several times in the UK. In 1983, it charted twice, initially reaching number 12, then re-entering the chart later in the year and climbing to number 9, helped by the fact that neither side of the single (the B-side "The Beach" was an instrumental re-working of "Blue Monday") was featured on the UK version of the group's subsequent album, Power, Corruption & Lies. In the United States "Blue Monday" debuted on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on March 26, 1983 peaking at #5 after spending twenty weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Remix By Simon Boswell) (6:33) 02.Nik Kershaw - Dark Glasses (4:17) "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song by singer Nik Kershaw, first released on his hit debut album Human Racing. The song was written during the latter part of the Cold War period when nuclear war between the two superpowers of the USSR and USA was still a very real concern, and the lyrics reflect a satirical view of politics and the threat of war with lines such as: "old men in stripey trousers, rule the world with plastic smiles", and: "forefinger on the button, is he blue or is he red?" "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" only reached number 47 in the UK charts when first released. However, the follow up single from the same album, "Wouldn't It Be Good", reached the top five and on the back of that success "I Won't ..." was re-released and soared to number two. It was also subsequently a major hit in several other countries and was responsible for bringing Nik Kershaw to greater public attention. In Kershaw's version, the synth tune was produced with an Oberheim OB-8 played by Paul Wickens (Wix). This 12" version contains samples from "wouldn't It Be Good" and "Dancing Girls".
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Dance Mix) (6:00) 02.Nik Kershaw - Dark Glasses (4:17) "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written and performed by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was his first single, released in 1983 to little success, but was re-released in 1984 and became his highest charting hit, peaking at no. 2 in the UK. The song was included on Kershaw's debut album Human Racing. "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" first charted in November 1983, though despite spending 8 weeks in the UK Top 100, only reached number 47. Released on September 16, 1983 this 12" includes the rare first release of the song remixed by Mickey Modern and Phil Harding.
Tracklist: 01.Nina Hagen - New York, New York (5:16) 02.Nina Hagen - Zarah (4:37) 03.Nina Hagen - New York, New York (German Version) (5:18) "New York, New York." is a song by German recording artist Nina Hagen from her album Angstlos. Produced by Giorgio Moroder and Co-written by Hagen, Karl Rucker and Steve Schiff, it was released as the album's lead single in 1983. "New York, New York" debuted on the US dance chart on January 21, 1984. After spending thirteen weeks on the chart the single peaked at #9.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Livin' In Desperate Times (Extended Version) (6:37) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (Extended Version) (5:31) Produced by David Foster the epic track "Livin' In Desperate Times" was the second single released from the Soundtrack to the film "Two Of A Kind". "Livin' In Desperate Times" debuted on the Billboard Top 40 on February 25, 1984. The single remained on the chart for five weeks peaking at #31. The 12" version of "Livin' In Desperate Times" was only released in the US, Canada and Sweden and was backed with the extended version of "Twist Of Fate".
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (Extended Version) (5:31) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (3:39) “Twist of Fate” is an early-1984 hit from Olivia Newton-John that headed the soundtrack for the film, Two of a Kind, starring Newton-John and John Travolta. It was written by Peter Beckett & Stephen Kipner and produced by David Foster for the film. It reached number four in Australia and Canada, while peaking at number five on the U.S. pop chart in January, becoming one of Newton-John’s last big hits “Twist Of Fate” was her last Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard ranked it as number 42 on its listing of the top 100 singles of 1984. “Twist Of Fate” was so popular prior to the release of the film Two Of A Kind that 20th Century Fox changed the films score to incorporate the song.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (Extended Version) (5:33) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (Single Version) (3:40) 03.Olivia Newton-John - Silvery Rain (3:38) "Twist of Fate" is a 1983 hit by Australian singer/actress Olivia Newton-John that headed the soundtrack for the film, Two of a Kind, starring Newton-John and John Travolta. It was written by Peter Beckett & Stephen Kipner and produced by David Foster for the film. "Twist Of Fate" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1983 peaking at #5 on January 7, 1984. It reached #4 in Australia and Canada and #57 in the UK. Billboard ranked the song at number 42 on its listing of the top 100 singles of 1984. "Twist Of Fate" was Olivia's second single to chart on the Billboard Dance Chart peaking at #51. The b-sdie "Silvery Rain" is an environmentalism themed song taken from Olivia's 1981 album "Physical". The song was written by The Shadows member Hank Marvin and originally released as single in 1971 by Cliff Richard. The "Extended Version" of "Twist Of Fate" has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (12" Remix Cold End) (5:32) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Jolene (Live) (3:36) "Twist of Fate" is a song recorded by English-born Australian singer Olivia Newton-John for the soundtrack to the 1983 film Two of a Kind. It was written by Peter Beckett and Steve Kipner, and produced by David Foster. It reached number four in Australia and Canada, while peaking at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 in January 1984. Billboard ranked it as number 42 on its listing of the top 100 singles of 1984. **The 12″ Remix of “Twist Of Fate” is exclusive to the France and Japan 12″ singles and differs from the version released previously in the USA, Canada, Australia and Sweden which had a fade ending to the mix. For this 12″ the track is about ten seconds longer with a cold ending. The b-side "Jolene" was recorded live in Ogden, Utah during Olivia's 1982 "Physical World Tour". Olivia had previuosly recorded the Dolly Parton penned song for her 1976 album "Come On Over". I have previously posted the Japan 12" however this is a new transfer.
Tracklist: 01.Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Genetic Engineering (Extended Version) (5:10) 02.Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Telegraph (Extended Remixed Version) (4:42) "Genetic Engineering" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as the first single from their fourth studio album Dazzle Ships. Frontman Andy McCluskey has noted that the song is not an attack on genetic engineering, as many assumed at the time, including veteran radio presenter Dave Lee Travis upon playing the song on BBC Radio 1. McCluskey stated: "I was very positive about the subject. People didn't listen to the lyrics...I think they automatically assumed it would be anti." Charting at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, "Genetic Engineering" ended the band's run of four consecutive Top 10 hits in the UK. It was also a Top 20 hit in several European territories, and peaked at number 5 in Spain. It missed the United States Billboard Hot 100 but made number 32 on the Mainstream Rock chart. US critic Ned Raggett lauded the "soaring", "enjoyable" single in a positive review of Dazzle Ships for AllMusic, asserting: "Why it wasn't a hit remains a mystery." Critics in prominent music publications have suggested that the first 45 seconds of the song were a direct influence on Radiohead's "Fitter Happier", which appears on that band's 1997 album OK Computer. Theon Weber in Stylus argued that the Radiohead track is "deeply indebted" to "Genetic Engineering".
Tracklist: 01.Ozzy Osbourne - Bark At The Moon (4:15) 02.Ozzy Osbourne - One Up The "B" Side (3:26) 03.Ozzy Osbourne - Slow Down (4:17) "Bark at the Moon" is a song by heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. It was the first single released from his 1983 album of the same name. The music video produced for the song was Osbourne's first. Though officially credited solely to Osbourne, "Bark at the Moon" was co-written with guitarist Jake E. Lee and bassist/lyricist Bob Daisley. Lee claims he was threatened with firing by Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon if he refused to sign a 1983 contract stating that he would relinquish his claims to writing and publishing. In 2003, Daisley filed a lawsuit against the Osbournes, claiming lost royalties for his significant songwriting contributions. Lyrically, the song deals with a creature of some sort who once terrorized a town, was killed, and later mysteriously returned to once again wreak havoc upon the villagers. The music video, however, borrows heavily from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story, depicting Osbourne as a "mad scientist" who ingests a substance in his laboratory which causes him to transform into the werewolf depicted on the Bark at the Moon album cover. Thought to be insane, he is subsequently committed to a mental institution. The music video for the song was partially filmed at the Holloway Sanatorium, outside London, England. In the early 1980s infancy of the music video medium, the video, which was the first Osbourne had made, was highly anticipated due to his outrageous image. Drummer Tommy Aldridge played on the studio recording of the track, but the video features his replacement in the band, Carmine Appice. In the UK the single peaked at #21 while in the US it barely reached the Billboard Hot 100 only peaking at #109. The sleeve states that the b-side tracks are exclusive releases they did not appear on the album upon the intial release.
Tracklist: 01.Pamela Stanley - Coming Out Of Hiding (Vocal) (6:10) 02.Pamela Stanley - Coming Out Of Hiding (Instrumental) (6:10) "Coming Out Of Hiding" is a 1983 Disco/Hi-NRG song by American singer Pamela Stanley co-written by her brother James Lee Stanley on TSR Records. The 12" single was produced by Pamela Stanley and Frank Mandaro. After spending fourteen weeks on the charts the song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Through a licensing move TSR Records owner Tom Hayden sold the song to Mirage Records who re-released the 12" single as well as a 7" version for radio.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield (Special Extended Remix) (6:29) 02.Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield (Instrumental) (5:17) "Love Is a Battlefield" is a song performed by Pat Benatar, and written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman. It was released in September 1983 as a single from Benatar's live album Live from Earth, though the song itself was a studio recording. The song was ranked at number 30 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s. "Love Is a Battlefield" went on to sell over a million records. Holly Knight and Mike Chapman wrote this song for Pat Benatar initially as a ballad with a beautiful melody and moving chord changes. After some exploration with drum machines and the band, Neil Giraldo decided to make this an uptempo song. The single was Benatar's second American million-seller and is tied with "We Belong" as her highest charting single in the United States. It topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for four weeks and peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1983. It hit #1 on the Australian singles chart in February 1984 and remained there for five weeks, becoming the 11th-biggest-selling single of the year. In The Netherlands, the song peaked the charts for 4 weeks. It became #2 in the 1984 year-end chart. The song was re-released in the United Kingdom in March 1985 and reached #17. It was awarded a Gold certification in Canada as well. The single was unlike most of Benatar's previous work, as it featured an electronic dance element, but guitars and drums were still present. In 1984, the song won Benatar her fourth consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Simmons - So Wrong (Dance Mix) (5:21) 02.Patrick Simmons - So Wrong (Instrumental) (3:46) So Wrong" is the debut solo single by American musician Patrick Simmons, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers. In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade, on Elektra Records. It yielded his only top 40 hit, "So Wrong", which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. "So Wrong" was also a surprise hit on the US dance/disco chart, peaking at #8.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Wilson - Bop Girl (4:33) 02.Pat Wilson - Tacky (3:16) "Bop Girl" is the debut single by Australian pop singer Pat Wilson. The song was written by her husband, Ross Wilson of the bands Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock. "Bop Girl" was released in September 1983. It peaked at number 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report. At the 1983 Countdown Music Awards, the song won the award for 'Best Debut Single'. The music video was the screen debut of 15-year-old Nicole Kidman playing the role of a young "bop girl". Chosen by director Gillian Armstrong, songwriter Ross recalled that Kidman was to represent "an up and coming starlet with a bright future". Kidman herself insisted that the video be used for both a BBC documentary about her career, and also in an American Cinematheque tribute, with the result that the video returned to Australian music video playlists in 2004. The music video was shot in South Coogee.
Tracklist: 01.Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Special Version) (5:41) 02.Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Instrumental Remix) (7:00) 03.Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Ode To A Koala Bear (3:45) "Say Say Say" is a song written and performed by English musician Paul McCartney and American singer Michael Jackson, released in October 1983 as the lead single to McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. Produced by George Martin, the song was recorded during production of McCartney's 1982 Tug of War album, about a year before the release of "The Girl Is Mine", the pair's first duet from Jackson's album Thriller (1982). After its release in October 1983, "Say Say Say" became Jackson's seventh top-ten hit inside a year. It was a number one hit in the United States (his sixth number-one single there), Canada, Norway, Sweden and several other countries, reached number two in the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten in Australia, Austria, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Switzerland and over 20 other nations. In 2013, Billboard magazine listed the song as the 41st biggest hit of all time on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It has also been voted the ninth best collaboration of all time in a Rolling Stone readers poll. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 1983, representing sales of one million copies. The single was promoted with an influential music video directed by Bob Giraldi. The short film centres around two con artists called "Mac and Jack" (played by McCartney and Jackson).
Tracklist: 01.Peter Godwin - Baby's In The Mountains (New York Remix) (6:50) 02.Peter Godwin - Soul Of Love (4:20) "Baby's In The Mountains" is a 1983 single by English New wave artist Peter Godwin. Godwin was also a member of the English rock band Metro. "Baby's in the Mountains" was taken from Peter Godwin's only solo album "Correspondence" also released in 1983. The dance remix of "Baby's In The Mountains" was a big dance hit and described as "intricate but direct". "Baby's In The Mountains" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart on October 15, 1983 peaking at #4 after spending fourteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) (English Version) (5:01) 02.Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Völlig Losgelöst) (German Version) (5:01) 03.Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) (Special Extended Club Version) (8:06) 04.Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) (Special Instrumental Version) (4:47) "Major Tom (Coming Home)" (German: Major Tom (völlig losgelöst), translation: "Major Tom (totally disconnected)"), is a song by singer Peter Schilling from his album Error in the System. With a character unofficially related to "Major Tom", the theme of David Bowie's 1969 album Space Oddity, the song is about the character being caught in an accident in space. The song was originally recorded in German, and released in West Germany on January 3, 1983. It reached #1 in West Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The English version was first released in the United States on September 24, 1983. It reached #1 in Canada, #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart in late 1983, and #4 in South Africa. The English-language version of the song also reached number two on the dance chart in the U.S.
Tracklist: 01.Pete Shelley - (Millions Of People) No One Like You (4:07) 02.Pete Shelley - If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No) (4:22) 03.Pete Shelley - (Millions Of People) No One Like You / If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No) (Dub Mix) (6:36) "(Millions Of People) No One Like You" is the second single taken from the LP XL1 by Buzzcocks frontman Pete Shelley. The single reached #94 on the UK singles chart. The song became Shelley's last charting single. The A-side is named on the release as one track, but is actually separated into two,
Tracklist: 01.Pete Shelley - Telephone Operator (3:16) 02.Pete Shelley - Many A Time (Extended Version) (6:43) 03.Pete Shelley - Many A Time (Dub) (7:58) "Telephone Operator" was the first single taken from the second album titled XL1 by singer, songwriter and guitarist Pete Shelley. The song became Shelley's biggest U.K. single peaking at #66 on March 5, 1983. In the United States "Telephone Operator" reached #22 on the Billboard Dance Chart on May 7, 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Phil Thornalley - So This Is Love (Extended Mix) (5:12) 02.Phil Thornalley - Last Too Long (2:22) 03.Phil Thornalley - So This Is Love (Instrumental Mix) (4:03) 04.Phil Thornalley - So This Is Love (System Mix) (3:16) "So This Is Love" is a single by English songwriter-producer Phil Thornalley. He is perhaps best known for co-writing (with Scott Cutler and Anne Preven) the Ednaswap song "Torn" (made famous by Natalie Imbruglia's cover version) and the number one hits "Mama Do", "Boys and Girls" and "Cry Me Out" for Pixie Lott. He has produced for The Cure and was their bass player for eighteen months. He was also a member of the English pop band Johnny Hates Jazz from 1988 to 1992. I addition Thornalley remixed singles for Thompson Twins, Duran Duran, Psychedelic Furs and Cyndi Lauper. In 1983 "So This Is Love" was released as a one-off single on RIVA Records in Australia and the UK, the single failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Planet P - Why Me? (Dance Remix) (6:29) 02.Planet P - Why Me? (Instrumental/Dub) (5:21) "Why Me?" is a song by American rock musician Tony Carey under the pseudonym Planet P Project also known as Planet P. "Why Me?" received heavy exposure of the accompanying music video on MTV. In the U.S. the single clicked at mainstream rock stations peaking at #4, while it also managed to crossover over onto the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #64.
Tracklist: 01.Pretty Poison - Seal It With A Kiss (4:03) 02.Pretty Poison - Let Freedom Ring (6:11) 03.Pretty Poison - Expiration (4:01) 04.Pretty Poison - Tempest Nightmare (5:27) "Laced" is the debut EP by American Synth-pop band from Philadelphia, Pretty Poison formed by Jade Starling and Whey Cooler. The EP is well before the band had their biggest hit in 1987 "Catch Me (I'm Falling)" which became a top-ten hit in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100. "Laced" is a much less produced sound for the band with tracks like "Seal It With A Kiss" which sounds like a track that Company B would have recorded on their debut record, but Starling's vocals bring it home as a Pretty Poison track. "Let Freedom Ring" was re-recorded for their debut album in 1987, it's stripped to little more than Starling's voice, a drum machine, and a warbly (but not overpowering) synth. "Expiration" is a cool Halloween song and sounds very 1983. "Temptest Nightmare" is the biggest shocker on the EP, an electronic new wave cut deeply rooted in goth rock, a sound which is nowhere to be found in the band's later work.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - Listening (2:57) 02.Pseudo Echo - In Their Time (5:42) In my opinion one of the best New Wave songs to come out of the 80s really a shame this band is so over looked. "Listening" is the debut single from Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in November 1983 as the lead single from their debut studio album, Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report. Following the international success of "Funky Town", a remixed version of "Listening" was released in America in 1987 for the movie "North Shore" starring Nia Peeples. Pseudo Echo were formed in Melbourne in 1982 and were performing around Melbourne when music journalist Molly Meldrum attended one of their shows at Melbourne’s ‘Jump Club’. Meldrum was impressed, spoke highly of the group and convinced them to perform on the music TV show Countdown where they performed a demo version of "Listening" on 28 June 1983. While it wasn't unusual for Meldrum to speak in glowing terms about an up-and-coming artist, Pseudo Echo were the first unsigned artist to perform live on the show. Meldrum's introduction was: "We're about to present a group, a local group, who have got no record contract. We saw them at a gig. I think they have loads of potential, so all you record companies out there, have a look at them, and the public, you judge for yourselves. We think they're pretty good. A young group, they go under the name of Pseudo Echo. Here they are with "Listening". Go boys!" Shortly after, Pseudo Echo were signed by with EMI Music and producer Peter Dawkins (who had worked with Australian Crawl, Dragon) was at the helm at the studio to re-record "Listening". The single made an immediate impact upon its release in November 1983. The b-side "In Their Time" is an epic New Wave non-lp track.
Tracklist: 01.Real Life - Send Me An Angel (Extended Mix) (5:42) 02.Real Life - Send Me An Angel (3:54) 03.Real Life - Like A Gun (3:14) "Send Me an Angel" is a 1983 song by Australian band Real Life. Initially released on Real Life's debut album Heartland, it is the band's most well-known song. This version originally peaked in early 1984 in the US at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's biggest chart success, however, was in 1989, where an updated version entitled "Send Me an Angel '89" surpassed the original version from 1983. "Send Me An Angel '89" reached a peak of No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1989 in the US. Both versions are very similar; the 1989 version is missing the louder "claps" in the chorus and the drums sound much less electronic, more like an acoustic kit, as opposed to the typical 1980s electronic drums sound heard on the original. The song is prominently featured in the 1989 film The Wizard, the 1986 film Rad, and the 1987 film Teen Wolf Too.
Tracklist: 01.Red Rockers - China (3:59) 02.Red Rockers - China (Dance Mix) (5:58) 03.Red Rockers - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) (4:15) Red Rockers were a New Wave band from New Orleans, Louisiana, active from 1979 to 1985. They are best known for their 1983 hit single "China". "China" was originally one of the ten songs on Red Rockers' second full-length album, Good as Gold. The single was released by the joint label Columbia/415. Released in 1983 "China" became the breakout single for the band. Although the song did not reach the Billboard Top Ten, it had an enduring lifespan. The song's popularity was enhanced by its colorful music video, which was a regular selection on MTV during its early years. The video was filmed in New Orleans, the band's hometown. "China" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 6, 1983 and spent ten weeks on the survey peaking at #53. In spite of - or perhaps because of - its amorphous qualities, the song remains an accessible touchstone for American pop cultural references to China more than a quarter of a century after its release.
Tracklist: 01.Re-Flex - Hitline (Extended Mix) (4:59) 02.Re-Flex - Flex It! (Extended Mix) (5:26) "Hitline" was the second single and follow up to the smash hit "The Politics Of Dancing" by new wave/synth-pop band Re-Flex. "Hitline" did not meet the chart success of "The Politics Of Dancing" failing to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Re-Flex - The Politics Of Dancing (6:48) 02.Re-Flex - Flex It! (5:26) "The Politics of Dancing" is a hit song by the British band Re-Flex, released in 1983. It is the title track of their only released album in the 1980s. There were 12" extended versions of the song released, as well as the 7" single and the album version. The Capitol Records (U.S.) 12" extended version notably became the first such instance of a UK band to top the American dance charts. It became the biggest hit of their career, peaking at number 28 in the United Kingdom and number 24 in the United States. It also peaked at number eight on the U.S. dance chart. The band managed to chart two more singles in the UK, but only managed to get one more single in the US. This song remains their signature song.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (New Mix) (7:17) 02.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (Instrumental) (5:04) "Human Touch" is a 1983 single by Australian singer Rick Springfield from his album Living in Oz. The song reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. It was also his most successful hit in the UK, peaking at number 23; this also led to a performance on Top of the Pops. Because of this being Springfield's only top 40 single in the UK, he is considered a one-hit wonder in England, despite the fact that Jessie's Girl is his biggest hit world wide. However, that song only peaked at 43 in 1984 for Springfield, 3 years after its release in the UK. This Mexican 12" is pressed on yellow translucent vinyl and has a picture sleeve unique to this release.
Tracklist: 01.Rita Coolidge - All Time High (Theme From Octopussy) (3:02) 02.Rita Coolidge - All Time High (Theme From Octopussy) (Extended Instrumental) (3:51) "All Time High" is a 1983 single release by Rita Coolidge introduced as the theme song for the James Bond film Octopussy. "All Time High" marked the return of regular James Bond theme composer John Barry after his absence from the For Your Eyes Only soundtrack. The lyrics were written by Tim Rice and recording and mixing of the track is credited to Stephen Short. Prior to Rita Coolidge being assigned the Octopussy theme a contender was Mari Wilson, a British singer whose retro-image evoked the mid-'60s when the Bond series originated, but Wilson's lack of a US-profile led to a negative decision. The producers of Octopussy were known to have been in negotiations with Laura Branigan, then a top-ranking hitmaker in the US and Europe. The ultimate choice of Coolidge – whose career peak had occurred some six years previously – was a surprising one. Coolidge recalls that Barbara Broccoli, the assistant director of Octopussy, was a fan of Coolidge and made a point of playing Coolidge records around her father, Cubby Broccoli, producer of the films, until "one day [he said], "Who is that? That's the voice I want for the movie.'...in the studio [Tim Rice] was still finishing the song. We were waiting for the lyrics as the track had already been done." Rice made no effort to incorporate the film's title but the lyric: "We're two of a kind" is a line spoken by the title character (played by Maud Adams) to James Bond (Roger Moore). The song's title "All Time High" parallels Coolidge's #2 hit "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher" whose lyric "When you wrap your loving arms around me I can stand up and face the world again" is echoed by the "All Time High" lyric "We'll take on the world and win". The music video shows Coolidge in soft focus in what purports to be an Indian palace (it is in fact the Royal Pavilion at Brighton, England). In the US "All Time High" reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1983. Adult contemporary radio was much more receptive, with that genre allowing "All Time High" four weeks at #1 as ranked by Billboard magazine. Coolidge had previously topped the Adult Contemporary chart in 1977 with "We're All Alone". In the UK, "All Time High" rose no higher than #75 and remains the lowest charting James Bond theme. However the track became a major hit in several European countries: Austria - #14; Finland - #11; Germany - #13; the Netherlands - #8; Sweden - #8; and Switzerland - #7: Coolidge had previously only charted in one of these six countries, that being the Netherlands (with "We're All Alone" - #15/1977) which was also the only one of the six countries where she'd chart again. "Stand in Wonder", #56/1999). Additionally "All Time High" afforded Coolidge a chart record in Australia - #80; Canada - #38, New Zealand - #26, and South Africa - #8; also the track was ranked at #48 in the annual hit parade tally for 1983 in Brazil.
Tracklist: 01.Robert Palmer - You Are In My System (Remix) (6:07) 02.Robert Palmer - Deadline (3:53) "You Are in My System" is a 1982 song originally recorded by American band the System. The song, written by Mic Murphy and David Frank. In 1983, the song was covered by the English rock singer Robert Palmer. This version, which was produced by Palmer and remixed by Dominique Blanc-Francard, reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached No. 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart. It was actually recorded after the rest of the Pride album had been completed when Palmer heard the original 12" promo copy at famous Paris private night club l'Elysées Matignon played by top DJ Bernie Bernthaler. He quickly flew back to cut it as an extra track, and it was recorded within 24 hours. He had even persuaded David Frank to play on it himself. This was the album's only successful single.
Tracklist: 01.Saga - The Flyer (Extended Version) (5:03) 02.Saga - The Flyer (Club Version) (6:17) "The Flyer" is a 1983 single by Canadian progressive rock band Saga. The single was taken from the bands fifth studio album Heads Or Tales. Produced by Rupert Hine "The Flyer" became a respectable radio hit for the band peaking at #19 on the US mainstream rock chart and #79 on the hot 100 in November 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - More To Lose (7" Version) (3:48) 02.Seona Dancing - You're On My Side (3:06) "More To Lose" was the debut single by British new wave group Seona Dancing, best known for providing comedian Ricky Gervais with his first experiences as a public performer. In June 1982, in his final year as a student at University College London, Ricky Gervais and his friend Bill Macrae formed Seona Dancing, with Macrae writing the songs and playing keyboards and Gervais writing and singing the lyrics. After recording a sixteen-song demo tape, they were signed by London Records. In June 1983, the duo performed "More to Lose" on the ITV syndicated children's television show Razzmatazz. Yet, despite the promotion of the song "More To Lode" failed to break the top 40 only peaking at #117 on the UK singles chart. The song, which utilises an opening piano riff to convey the sound of falling teardrops, became a major radio and club hit as well as a favourite at high-school dances during the 1980s and beyond. AllMusic critic Michael Sutton wrote that the track was "the theme song of angst-ridden New Wave youths in the Philippines" and "an '80s anthem as ubiquitous as Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes', but with the eternal hipster cool of Joy Division's 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'." This Japan 7" pressing features the 7" version housed in a unique picture sleeve. This edition also comes with a glossy 5"x6" black and white promo photo.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - More To Lose (Extended Mix) (6:02) 02.Seona Dancing - You're On My Side (3:06) "More To Lose" is a single by British new wave group Seona Dancing, released in 1983. It is an uptempo new wave pop song, sung by a then-unknown Ricky Gervais, who was the lyricist and vocalist of the band. Macrae was the band's composer and keyboard player. The song remains virtually unknown in their homeland of the UK, after only peaking at No. 117 on the UK Singles Chart, but found tremendous success in the Philippines in 1985, a year after the band broke up. In 1985, DWRT-FM started playing a song, deliberately misnaming it as "Fade" by Medium (sometimes billed as "Medium" by Fade), to prevent other rival stations finding the song and playing it for themselves. To make it impossible for other DJs to record the song and play it on their own station, DWRT-FM even inserted a station ID midway through the track. A year later, radio station DWXB-102 revealed the true identity of the song. "More to Lose" became an instant hit among Filipino teenagers. The song also swept the nation's dance clubs and endless airplay on Manila FM stations throughout the mid-1980s.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart (7" Vesrsion) (3:57) 02.Seona Dancing - Tell Her (7" Version) (2:52) "Bitter Heart" was the second and final single released by British new wave duo Seona Dancing. The song was produced by British songwriter, producer, engineer and mixer,Phil Thornalley he is perhaps best known for co-writing (with Scott Cutler and Anne Preven) the song "Torn" (made famous by Natalie Imbruglia's cover version, which he also produced) and the number one hits "Mama Do", "Boys and Girls" and "Cry Me Out" for Pixie Lott. He also produced The Cure's 1982 album Pornography and was later their bass player for eighteen months, producing and performing the distinctive double bass line on their 1983 single The Love Cats. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical in 1984 for Into the Gap by the Thompson Twins. "Bitter Heart" reached #79 on the UK singles chart after spending three weeks on the chart. A video was made in 1983. It has had considerable play in recent years on talk shows interviewing Ricky Gervais and has been played on "'80s flashback" shows. The video is most known for Gervais looking almost exactly like David Bowie. The plot of the video is a girl in a wedding dress who was about to get married and has just had her husband leave her, after which she becomes angry and destroys most of the objects in the room. This Japan 7" is housed in a unique picture sleeve and includes the 7" mixes of both tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart (Extended Mix) (6:36) 02.Seona Dancing - Tell Her (Extended Mix) (6:01) "Bitter Heart" is a single by British new wave group Seona Dancing, released in 1983. It is a David Bowie-style new wave pop song, sung by a then-unknown Ricky Gervais with synthesizers provided by Bill Macrae. The song was virtually unknown in their homeland of the UK, after only peaking at #79 on the UK Singles Chart, even though it remained in the Top 100 for 3 weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Shannon - Let The Music Play (Special Remix) (5:47) 02.Shannon - Let The Music Play (Dub-Version) (6:12) "Let The Music Play" is a song by American singer Shannon. The song was the first of Shannon's four #1s on the US Dance chart, reaching the top spot in October 1983. The song also became a huge crossover hit, peaking at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the US Singles Chart in February 1984. Some mark this as the beginning of the dance-pop era. "Let the Music Play" was Shannon's only US Top 40 hit. It was ranked 43rd on the 2009 VH1 Special 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 1980s. The original version of the record was produced by Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa. By the early 1980s, the backlash against disco had driven dance music off mainstream radio stations in the US. The rhythmic ingenuity of "Let the Music Play" was largely due to Chris Barbosa, who wrote and arranged the original demo track. Rob Kilgore played all the instruments on this seminal track. It featured a series of keyboard chords and drum patterns produced by gating a Roland TR-808 drum machine. Specifically, a reverb was placed across the kick and snare and hard gated to change the sounds. Further, it was one of the first tracks to sync together a TR-808 and a Roland TB-303 bassline, notorious in later years for the instrument responsible for creating acid house. The TB-303 plays the bassline for the entire song; however, in this case, the filter is not adjusted, which was typical for acid house music. This technical achievement made the production even more groundbreaking, and it also resulted in a unique sound, called "The Shannon Sound," which in time came to be known as freestyle. The Prophet-5 is used for the hookline and sound effects. The vocal on the chorus is sung by session guitarist/vocalist, Jimi Tunnell, who was uncredited. Shannon sings the answering line but it is Tunnell who sings the "Let the music play" hook. Slant Magazine ranked the song #54 in its 100 Greatest Dance Songs-list in 2006, adding: "Alongside Madonna's “Holiday,” D.C.-born Jazz vocalist Brenda Shannon Greene's “Let the Music Play” helped redefine dance music in the anti-disco early-'80s, setting the stage for the troubled genre for the next decade. Producers Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa, considered one of the founding fathers of Latin freestyle, merged the then-hip electro-funk sound with Latin rhythms, unwittingly creating the world's first freestyle song."
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (Club Mix) (6:09) 02.Sheena Easton - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (Dub Mix) (4:16) "Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" is a song by Scottish singer Sheena Easton, the first single released from her fourth album, 1983's Best Kept Secret. In November 1984, Easton added "Telefono" to her Spanish album Todo Me Recuerda a Ti for the Latin markets. The song was nominated for a Grammy in 1983 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song was most successful in the United States, where it became Easton's fourth top 10 hit, peaking at number nine for two weeks in October and November 1983. The song was less successful in Easton's native United Kingdom where it reached number 84. The music video, shot in black and white, featured Easton in a haunted house and a cemetery, being pursued by Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame before being rescued by King Kong. Although "Telefone" was released internationally as single the North and South American markets were the only teeritories were a 12" single was released.
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Loving You, Hating Me (Special Mix) (7:50) 02.Soft Cell - Heat (6:14) 03.Soft Cell - Loving You, Hating Me (LP Version) (4:20) "Loving You, Hating Me" was the proposed third UK single from the album The Art of Falling Apart by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell. It was never actually released in the UK and only saw release as a single in the US. The "Special Mix" contained on this US 12" promo is unique to this realease and has not appeared on CD. The duration for this track is printed on the sleeve as 6:59 while the label lists 7:50. The label is correct. "Loving You Hating Me" is a song about the battle of the sexes - a punch up rather than a full blown war! In a January 1983 interview with Soft Cell published in Melody Maker, Marc Almond explained "Everybody has sado-masochistic tendencies, most people love to be hurt because of the drama and it's pleasurable hurting somebody else because, afterwards, you can feel really sorry for them".
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Martin (10:14) 02.Soft Cell - Hendrix Medley (10:23) "Kartin"/"Hendrix Medley" was a 12 single" by British dup Soft Cell released in January 1983 included with initial copies of the band's second album "The Art Of Falling Apart". "Martin", inspired by George A. Romero's 1978 cult gem about a teenage vampire on the loose in a Pittsburgh suburb. Producer Mike Thorne called the song “a monstrously over-the-top extravaganza”. The flipside sees Marc and Dave do the unthinkable: tackle a medley of Jimi Hendrix covers. Which they do quite well making it their own. The medley includes "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze" and "Voodoo Chile". I have included the original 12" Sire labels and custom made front and back sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Communication (3:25) 02.Spandau Ballet - Communication (Edited Club) (2:41) "Communication" was the third single taken from the third studio album "True" by British band Spandau Ballet. In the UK "Communication spent ten weeks on the singles chart peaking at #12. In the United States "Communication" spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #59 on April 21, 1984. The Japan 7" features a unique picture sleeve one of two that were released in that country.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Gold (Extended Version) (7:12) 02.Spandau Ballet - Foundation (Live) (3:55) 03.Spandau Ballet - Gold (Instrumental) (2:41) "Gold" is a 1983 single by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, taken from their third album True. The song is Spandau Ballet's second-highest charting single in both the United Kingdom and the United States, behind their previous release, "True", reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart (KC and the Sunshine Band's "Give It Up" held it off the top of that chart), and reaching #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. As a bonus I have added the "Instrumental" which I transfered from the US 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Gold (Special Extended Remix) (7:12) 02.Spandau Ballet - Gold (Instrumental) (2:40) "Gold" is a 1983 single by the British New Wave band Spandau Ballet from their flagship third album True. The song is Spandau Ballet's 2nd best-charting single behind their previous release "True", reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart (being held off the top by KC and the Sunshine Band's "Give It Up"), and #29 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart. A music video was created for the single, which contains the longest-held note by any male artist in any song released during the 1980s. The music video was directed by Brian Duffy and filmed on location in Carmona, Spain. The video featured Sadie Frost as a gold-painted nymph in one of her earlier roles.
Tracklist: 01.Sparks And Jane Wiedlin - Cool Places (Long Mix) (4:40) 02.Sparks - Sports (3:24) "Cool Places" is a song recorded by American duo Sparks in collaboration with Go-Go's member Jane Wiedlin. The song was released as the lead single for Sparks’s 1983 album In Outer Space. At the time Sparks were at their most popular in US, their two previous albums had dented the lower reaches of the Billboard 200 album chart. The single reached #49 on the Hot 100 in April 1983. The song's success followed on from the success of their previous single and only other Hot 100 entry "I Predict". Sparks recorded "Lucky Me, Lucky You" with Jane Wiedlin for the same parent album. Jane Wiedlin also helped promote the album on tour and appeared at a few gigs to perform the duets. The song is a bit of an anomaly in Sparks back catalogue, being one of the closest examples to a novelty song. Sparks have often been labelled a novelty act throughout their career. The song is at least representative of the style and content of their work in the mid eighties. Wiedlin's band, The Go-Go's, performed the song on their 2006 tour, employing a more rock-driven style. The song continues to be a part of their live set.
Tracklist: 01.Sparks - All You Ever Think About Is Sex (12" Club Version) (5:06) 02.Sparks - Dance Godammit (12" Club Version) (4:04) "All You Ever Think About Is Sex" was the second single released from the album In Outer Space by American rock band Sparks. The single was remixed for it's single release but failed to chart. The b-side is a remixed version of the album track; "Dance Godammit".
Tracklist: 01.SPK - Metal Dance (12" Version) (7:21) 02.SPK - Will To Power (4:41) "Metal Dance" is a synth-pop/industrial single by Australian music group formed in 1978 SPK. The single was released in March 1983 from the bands third album Machine Age Voodoo. This was the bands first single to feature Sinan Leong as the lead singer.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Nicks - Stand Back (Long Version) (4:49) 02.Stevie Nicks - Stand Back (Short Version) (4:20) “Stand Back” is a song by Stevie Nicks from her 1983 album The Wild Heart. It was released as the first single for the album on May 19, 1983, and went to number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart in August of that year. It was a major success, and still receives substantial airplay to this day. The song has been a staple in Nicks’ live shows since its pre-album debut at the US Festival in May 1983, and it has also been included in Fleetwood Mac tour setlists since 1987. The main intro of the song features an Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizer. The synth-bass is played on a Roland Jupiter 8. On the Rock A Little tour, the Oberheim is replaced with a Yamaha DX7. There were two mixes prepared for the song; the generally more well known Album Version (4:49) and the edited Single Version (4:20). Differences between the two are somewhat subtle, but the Single Mix tends to have more of a “collapsed” or “mono” sound to it and the electronic drum programs are mixed, rather dry and flattened, especially in the song’s intro bars; whereas the drum tracks on the Album mix are accentuated by a generous amount of reverb effect and harder compression. Acoustic drums were given a more backseat role on Stand Back. There is a further ‘polished’ version of the track, with crisper percussion and louder foreground synth, featured on Nicks’ 1991 best of compilation Timespace, remixed by Chris Lord-Alge, and running at 4:59. Nicks has often told the story of how she wrote the song. She wrote it shortly after she was married to Kim Anderson. The newlyweds were driving up to San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara when Prince’s song “Little Red Corvette” came on the radio. Nicks started humming along to the melody, especially inspired by the lush synthesizers of the song, and “Stand Back” was born. They stopped and got a tape recorder and she recorded the demo in the honeymoon suite that night. Later, when Nicks went into the studio to record the song, she called Prince and told him the story of how she wrote the song to his melody. He came to the studio that night and played synthesizers on it, although his contribution is uncredited on the album. Then, she says, “he just got up and left as if the whole thing happened in a dream.” Prince is occasionally listed as the song’s co-writer, especially on mainland European releases. “Stand Back” never really receieved an official extended remix however several remix services did remix the track in 1986. Including Prime Cuts and Discotech. The song was also later remixed and released again as a single on August 28, 2007 to promote the compilation album Crystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie Nicks.
Tracklist: 01.Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut (3:15) 02.Stray Cats - Built For Speed (2:54) 03.Stray Cats - Sweet Love On My Mind (4:27) 04.Stray Cats - Drink That Bottle Down (5:12) "Stray Cat Strut" is the third single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released April 17, 1981 by Arista Records in the UK, where it peaked at No. 11 on the Singles Chart. It was taken from the band's 1981 debut album, Stray Cats. That same year, as an import, it peaked at No. 78 on the US Disco Top 80 chart. In the US, the song was released as a single by EMI America on June 11, 1982, and included on the Built for Speed album released that same month. During its initial release, "Stray Cat Strut" failed to crack the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 109 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in August 1982. When the band's next single, "Rock This Town", made the top 10, the record company decided to re-release "Stray Cat Strut", this time with much more success. Debuting at number 43, it was the highest new entry on the Hot 100 chart dated December 25, 1982, eventually peaking at number 3 in March 1983. The music video for the song received extensive airplay on MTV during the channel's early days. The video consisted of band members (and extras) performing in an alley while an irate resident throws things at them. It also featured scenes from the 1949 MGM cartoon Bad Luck Blackie. In the October 1998 issue of Guitar World magazine, Brian Setzer's solo from "Stray Cat Strut" ranked No. 92 on the "Top 100 Guitar Solos of All Time" list.
Tracklist: 01.Styx - Mr. Roboto (Edited Version) (4:48) "Mr. Roboto" is a song written by Dennis DeYoung and performed by the band Styx on their 1983 concept album Kilroy Was Here. In Canada, where they were always more popular than in their native U.S., it went to #1 on the RPM national singles chart, becoming their third single to top the charts in that country (following "Babe" in 1979-80 and "The Best of Times" in 1981). In the U.S., it reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the band their first notable hit there since "Too Much Time on My Hands" in 1981. Mr. Roboto is one of Styx's most popular songs. The song tells part of the story of Robert Orin Charles Kilroy (ROCK), in the rock opera Kilroy Was Here. The song is performed by Kilroy (as played by keyboardist Dennis DeYoung), a rock and roll performer who was placed in a futuristic prison for "rock and roll misfits" by the anti-rock-and-roll group the Majority for Musical Morality (MMM) and its founder Dr. Everett Righteous (played by guitarist James Young). The Roboto is a model of robot which does menial jobs in the prison. Kilroy escapes the prison by overpowering a Roboto prison guard and hiding inside its emptied-out metal shell. When Jonathan Chance finally meets Kilroy, at the very end of the song, Kilroy unmasks and says, I'm Kilroy! Kilroy!, ending the song. The robot-like catchphrase was created with a vocoder. The song heavily features the Oberheim OB-Xa and PPG Wave synthesizers. Stan Winston designed the Roboto costume and mask, which is displayed prominently on the cover of the album Kilroy Was Here. The track was released as the first single from the album at the last minute instead of "Don't Let It End" at the request of A&M Records. This US 12" promo contains the "Edited Version" on both sides
Tracklist: 01.Sylvester with Patrick Cowley - Do Ya Wanna Funk (Long Version) (6:57) 02.Patrick Cowley - Mind Warp (Long Version) (6:36) Patrick Cowley was one of disco’s most mysterious figures. His life was cut short in 1982, when he died of Aids at age 32. He was a key presence in the gay San Francisco disco scene; in the 1970s and early 1980s, when the city had one of the best disco scenes in the world. Sylvester was San Francisco’s biggest star and Cowley’s muse – a larger-than-life presence around town, dressed to the nines and often carrying multiple shopping bags as he walked down Castro Street. Cowley most famously worked with Sylvester on the ecstatic mega-hit You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) and was a pioneer of the genre known as Hi-NRG, a relentlessly uptempo variant of disco that gained serious traction, especially in the UK and Europe. Cowley was a good deal quieter than Sylvester, and more of a tech boffin, experimenting with music in an apartment in the Castro crammed with electronics, with cables hanging everywhere. “It was a mess of wires,” recalls John Hedges, who ran Megatone Records for many years, the now-legendary record label that Cowley originally started with Marty Blecman in the 1970s. “It certainly didn’t look very safe,” he adds. “He was always experimenting to get the sounds. They would wire everything in and have tape machines, and the tape would go from one tape machine to another about 10 feet away to create the echo they wanted, or delay.” Sylvester known as "The Queen Of Disco" died six years after Cowley, of Aids-related complications in 1988. Patrick Cowley, and Sylvester were iconic trailblazers not just for queer and androgynous people, but for disco music as a whole, overcoming trauma, prejudice, and stigma to achieve their dreams. "Do Ya Wanna Funk" is a 1982 dance song recorded by American recording artists Sylvester and Patrick Cowley. It was produced by Cowley, who incidentally died the same year. The song was mostly successful in Europe, especially in Belgium, Finland and Norway, where it became a top-10 hit. It also reached the top 20 in the Netherlands and Switzerland, and made it to the top 30 in West Germany and Australia, and the top 40 in the United Kingdom. The song was inspired by "I'm Your Jeanie", a single by Jeanie Tracy, who was a background vocalist for Sylvester. It was also featured in the film Trading Places (1983). In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked "Do Ya Wanna Funk" number 179 in their list of 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time. "Mind warp" was the title track from Patrick Cowley's third and final album.
Tracklist: 01.Talking Heads - Slippery People (Jellybean Mix) (6:39) 02.Talking Heads - Making Flippy Floppy (Jellybean Mix) (6:31) "Slippery People / Making Flippy Floppy" a.k.a. "Talking Heads Remixes" is a 1983 12" released by American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City Talking Heads. The single includes exclusive vinyl only remixes by John "Jellybean" Benitez. Both tracks are taken from the LP "Speaking In Tongues" In 1984, the Staples had a minor hit with their cover of “Slippery People,” on which Byrne played guitar, and which they promoted with an appearance on Soul Train.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Change (Extended Version) (5:57) 02.Tears For Fears - Change (New Version) (5:14) 03.Tears For Fears - The Conflict (4:03) "Change" is a song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and sung by bassist Curt Smith, it was the band's fourth single release. It would eventually become the second hit from their debut LP The Hurting (1983) and second UK Top 5 chart hit, following the success of "Mad World". The song also gave Tears for Fears their first charting single in America when it cracked the Billboard Top 75 in August 1983. "Change" was also a big international success, reaching the Top 40 in several countries around the world. The 7" version of "Change" is the same mix of the song found on The Hurting, albeit in a slightly edited form. An extended version of the song is showcased as the lead track on the 12" single. While many copies of the 12" single use the 7" mix of the song as one of the b-sides, the Canadian pressing feature's an altogether different recording. Although uncredited on the single itself, this mix is labeled the "New Version" on the UK cassette release of The Hurting, where it was included as a bonus track. Featuring an alternate set of lyrics, this version actually predates the 7" mix, despite its title.
Tracklist: 01.The Assembly - Never Never (Extended Version) (5:54) 02.The Assembly - Stop/Start (Extended Version) (4:20) "Never Never" is the title of the only single released by the Vince Clarke project, The Assembly, in 1983. The song features Feargal Sharkey of The Undertones on vocals; Sharkey's performance on "Never Never" was a total departure from the punk sound of The Undertones. The song peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for ten weeks. The ong was released in the US but did not chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Belle Stars - Indian Summer (Down Beat & Cool) (5:23) 02.The Belle Stars - Sun Sun Sun (Up Beat & Hot) (6:27) "Indian Summer" is a 1983 song by English pop/new wave band The Belle Stars, released as their fifth and final single from their only self-titled studio album and their ninth single overall. The song peeked at #52 for three weeks on the UK singles chart. Indian Summer is a song about a lover had for a day. The songs chorus: "We were lovers for a day; never again will it ever be that way" likely talks about how the band only had one hit and it never seemed to resurface them. Many of the band also believed that the single caused a rivalry with Bananarama's Cruel Summer.
Tracklist: 01.The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times (Remixed Extended 12" Version) (5:39) 02.The Belle Stars - Madness (3:18) "Sign of the Times" is a song by English pop/new wave band The Belle Stars, released as the lead single from the band's only self-titled studio album. The single was the fourth single from their only album, and their seventh single overall. "Sign of the Times" was the band's first single that was an original song since 1981's Another Latin Love Song. Its lyrics describe the band explaining how they feel their lover is unfaithful of their love, hence the lyric "You say you love me, but want success." The single was the band's first to make it into the top 10, reaching #3 in the UK singles chart. In the US "Sign Of The Times" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 7, 1983 peaking at #75 while on the dance chart the single peaked at #43.
Tracklist: 01.The Bongos - Numbers With Wings (Remixed Version) (4:37) 02.The Bongos - Barbarella (remixed Version) (3:40) "Numbers With Wings" is a song by American new wave band The Bongos. "Numbers With Wings" was the bands breakthrough song which garnered the group a major cult following and was nominated at the first MTV Video Music Award presentations.
Tracklist: 01.The Coconuts - If I Only Had A Brain (Extended Version) (5:04) 02.The Coconuts - Indiscreet (Extended Version) (5:04) Remember KId Creole & The Coconuts? In 1983, these lovely trio of Coconuts released a dance version of "If I Only Had A Brain" from the classic movie, "The Wizard Of Oz". This song was produced by Kid Creole himself, August Darnell. Unfortunately, their version failed to enter Billboard's Hot 100 chart, settling for a peak position at #108 on Billboard's Bubbling Under chart. This was their 2nd single from their album, "Don't Take My Coconuts". Their 1st single, "Did You Have To Love Me Like You Did", never charted in the US, but did peak at #60 on the UK charts.
Tracklist: 01.The Cure - The Love Cats (Extended Version) (4:38) 02.The Cure - Speak My Language (2:41) 03.The Cure - Mr. Pink Eyes (2:44) "The Love Cats" (sometimes rendered as "The Lovecats") is a song by English band The Cure, released as a stand-alone single in October 1983. It was the band's first Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at number 7, and number 6 in Australia. It later appeared on the compilation album Japanese Whispers. At the time the song was written, Robert Smith was very interested in the work of Australian author Patrick White. According to a number of his fans, Smith was inspired to write "The Love Cats" after reading White's novel The Vivisector (1970), although this claim is difficult to verify. In the novel, the protagonist, Hurtle, is appalled when his lover's husband drowns a sack of stray cats. White draws a parallel between the way in which the cats are discarded, and the treatment of certain characters in the book; by extension, the cats symbolize the most innocent and vulnerable members of society, and the casual cruelty with which they sometimes meet their fate.
Tracklist: 01.The Fixx - One Thing Leads To Another (Extended Version) (8:01) 02.The Fixx - Reach The Beach (Dub) (4:06) "One Thing Leads to Another" is a song by new wave rock band The Fixx, from their album Reach the Beach. "One Thing Leads to Another" is the group's most successful single. Entering the chart at #65 on August 27, 1983, it reached #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 1983. It also hit #2 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and went to #1 in Canada as well. In the U.K. the single was not as popular only reaching #86.
Tracklist: 01.The Group - Technology (Extended Club Mix) (8:30) 02.The Group - Technology (Album Version) (5:33) 03.The Group - Technology (Dub Mix) (10:35) "Technology" is a 1983 synth-pop single by new wave band The Group. The single was produced by English musician producer Mike Hedges and singer/songwriter, musician and record producer Thomas Dolby. The Group release one album "I Hear I See I Learn" and several singles before disappearing into obscurity. Even though released as a single in the U.S. "Technology" did not appear on the U.S. release of the bands album.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Extended Version) (4:59) 02.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Improvisation) (6:13) 03.The Human League - Total Panic (3:28) "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" is a 1983 song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It was composed by Jo Callis and Philip Oakey, and produced by Martin Rushent (which would be the last song he produced for the band for seven years). The song features vocals from four of the band members, including lead singer Philip Oakey, female co-vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall, and a rare vocal role from keyboardist and guitarist Jo Callis. The single was designated 'Red' on the Human League’s short-lived, self-imposed labeling system of 'Blue' for pop songs and 'Red' for dance tracks. The single was released in the UK on 11 April 1983 as a non-album single, and went to number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. It was incorporated into the band's EP Fascination!. Released in the US a month after the UK release, the single reached number 1 on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (their first single to do so) and number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 that summer. This Greece 12" contains a unique picture sleeve and is the only 12" to contain the instrumental b-side track "Total Panic", which only appears on 7" in other countries.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination-Extended (4:57) 02.The Human League - Mirror Man (3:48) 03.The Human League - Hard Times (4:52) 04.The Human League - I Love You Too Much (3:18) 05.The Human League - You Remind Me Of Gold (3:36) 06.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination-Improvisation (6:12) "Fascination!" is an EP released by British synthpop band The Human League in May 1983. The EP was issued as a stop-gap release in between the albums Dare (1981) and Hysteria (1984). Released in the US, it was made available in Europe as an import. The original vinyl release of Fascination! contained six tracks, including two versions of their single "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" as well as "Mirror Man", both of which were hits in the UK and the U.S. Also included is "Hard Times", which was originally the B-side of their 1981 hit "Love Action" and also appears on the band's 1982 remix album Love and Dancing. The featured version of "I Love You Too Much" is an earlier version of the song that would later be released on the band's Hysteria album in 1984. The Fascination! reached #38 in Canada, and #22 on the US Billboard kot 200 albums and EP chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Icicle Works - Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) (European Version) (5:21) 02.The Icicle Works - Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) (Extended Club Remix) (5:27) 03.The Icicle Works - Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) (Single Version) (3:49) "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)", given the reversed title "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)" in some markets, is a song by the British band The Icicle Works. It was released in 1983 as the first single from the band's 1984 debut eponymous album The Icicle Works. The song was written by Ian McNabb, the band's lead singer, and produced by Hugh Jones. The recording initially was released as a single in Britain in June 1983 as "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" on the Situation Two label. This initial release hit #2 on the UK independent charts, and scraped the lower reaches of the overall UK national charts at #89. After The Icicle Works' next UK single "Love Is a Wonderful Colour" hit #15 on the UK charts in late 1983 and early 1984, Beggars Banquet Records re-released "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" in March 1984 with a new cover and B-side. This re-release climbed to #52 in the UK. The group's U.S. label Arista Records refused to release the record unless some changes were made. The track was remixed slightly in order to remove a brief spoken-word overdub on the opening bars of music. (The woman performing this intro was identified only as "Mariella" on the original Situation Two single sleeve.) Also the song title was reversed, becoming "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)". Finally, Arista shortened the band's name to Icicle Works. With changes, the song reached #37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and #34 on Cashbox's singles chart in the summer of 1984. The song also reached #18 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and #15 on Radio & Records Album Oriented Rock chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Parachute Club - Rise Up (Extended Dance Version) (6:45) 02.The Parachute Club - Rise Up (Jellybean Mix) (5:58) "Rise Up" is a pop song recorded by the Canadian group Parachute Club on their self-titled 1983 album. It was produced and engineered by Daniel Lanois, and written by Parachute Club members Billy Bryans, Lauri Conger, Lorraine Segato and Steve Webster, with additional lyrics contributed by filmmaker Lynne Fernie. An upbeat call for peace, celebration, and "freedom / to love who we please," the song was a national hit in Canada, and was hailed as a unique achievement in Canadian pop music: Rarely does one experience a piece of music in white North America where the barrier between participant and observer breaks down. Rise Up rises right up and breaks down the wall. According to Segato, the song was not written with any one individual group in mind, but as a universal anthem of freedom and equality; Fernie described the song's lyrics as having been inspired in part by West Coast First Nations rituals in which young girls would "rise up" at dawn to adopt their adult names as a rite of passage. It remains the band's most famous song, and has been adopted as an activist anthem for causes as diverse as gay rights, feminism, anti-racism and the New Democratic Party. As well, the song's reggae and soca-influenced rhythms made it the first significant commercial breakthrough for Caribbean music in Canada. The song's first ever live public performance took place at the 1983 Toronto Pride parade.
Tracklist: 01.The Pretenders - 2000 Miles (3:38) 02.The Pretenders - Fast Or Slow (The Law's The Law) (3:14) 03.The Pretenders - Money (Live At US Festival) (4:49) "2000 Miles" is a song by English-American rock band The Pretenders that was released in 1983 as the preceding single to their 1984 album, Learning to Crawl. It was most popular in the UK, where it peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1983. In the US, it was released as the B-side of both the 7-inch single and 12-inch single remix of the band's hit, "Middle of the Road". Considered a Christmas song, it has been released on various Christmas compilation albums. While most people believe the title to refer to the distance between two long-distance lovers who miss each other over the holidays, it is actually meant to be for James Honeyman-Scott, the group's original guitar player, who died the year before the song was released. The official video features Hynde dressed as a member of the Salvation Army in a snowy location.
Tracklist: 01.The Puppets - The Way Of Life (Dance Mix) (5:53) 02.The Puppets - The Way Of Life (Vocal) (4:17) 03.The Puppets - The Way Of Life (Instrumental) (4:11) "The Way Of Life" is a new wave single by New York/Long Island based band The Puppets released in 1983 by Canadian label Quality Records. The band only released one single before falling into 80s obscurity. The record garnered massive club play but failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Rock Steady Crew - (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew (Extended Version) (5:27) 02.The Rock Steady Crew - (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew (Instrumental Version) (3:51) "(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew" is the debut single by American hip hop group the Rock Steady Crew from their debut studio album Ready for Battle. It was released in 1983 through Charisma/Virgin Records as the album's lead single. Written by Budd "Blue Soldier" Dixon, Ruza Blue and Stephen Hague, and produced by Dixon and Hague, the lead vocals were performed by 15 year old Daisy Castro, aka "Baby Love". The song became the most popular hit song of the Rock Steady Crew. The single peaked at number-one on the Belgian and Dutch singles charts, and reached the top ten in many other European countries, including the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.The Rolling Stones - Undercover Of The Night (Extended Version) (6:23) 02.The Rolling Stones - Feel On Baby (Instrumental) (6:28) "Undercover of the Night" is the lead track and first single from English rock and roll band The Rolling Stones' 1983 album Undercover. "Undercover of the Night" was released as the first single taken from the album on 1 November 1983. Initial reception was warm with the song reaching number 9 in the US and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, though the violent depictions spelled out by Jagger were believed to be why its popularity quickly waned. Jagger in Jump Back's liner notes: "I think it's really good but it wasn't particularly successful at the time because songs that deal overtly with politics never are that successful, for some reason." Richards countered: "There were a lot more overlays on this track, because there was a lot more separation in the way we were recording at that time. Mick and I were starting to come to loggerheads." A music video was made in Mexico City for the song, featuring Jagger as a detective helping a woman (played by Elpidia Carrillo) follow her boyfriend's (also played by Jagger) kidnappers and Richards as the leader of the kidnappers, who eventually shoots Jagger. The music video, directed by Julien Temple, was considered to be too violent for MTV (they did eventually air an edited version, but not before 9 PM due to the violent imagery).An uncensored version of the video was included on the band's Video Rewind compilation.
Tracklist: 01.The Romantics - One In A Million (Dance Mix) (5:28) 02.The Romantics - One In A Million (Instrumental) (3:33) "One in a Million" was the third single taken from the fourth studio LP "In Heat" by American band the Romantics. "One in a Million" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1984 peaking at #37 on April 7, 1984 after spending twelve weeks on the survey. The music video for "One In A Million" was directed by Oley Sassone known for The Fantastic Four (1994), Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).
Tracklist: 01.The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep (5:35) 02.The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep (Instrumental) (4:30) The Romantics is an American New Wave band from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1977. The band adopted the name "The Romantics" because they formed on Valentine's Day, 1977. The Romantics achieved popularity in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, parts of Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America during the first half of the 1980s on the strength of the band's songs and music videos. They were influenced by 1960s British Invasion rock (most notably the music of The Kinks, The Who, The Beatles, The Hollies, and The Rolling Stones). "Talking In Your Sleep" was the first single released from The Romatics fourth studio album "In Heat" released in 1983. "Talking In Your Sleep" was The Romantics' biggest chart hit, garnering substantial radio airplay and sales. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1984. It also went to #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart in the U.S., where it remained on top for two weeks. In Australia, Talking in Your Sleep climbed to #14 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report). The song's music video, widely aired at the time on MTV and elsewhere, featured the band performing while surrounded by standing, but seemingly sleeping women who were dressed in lingerie, pajamas, and other sleepwear.
Tracklist: 01.The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep (Special Remix) (5:37) 02.The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep (Instrumental) (4:31) "Talking in Your Sleep" is a chart-topping hit song by Detroit rock band The Romantics. It was a #3 U.S. hit in early 1984 and became a UK hit in August that year for British band Bucks Fizz. It ultimately became a hit throughout the world, and was the group's most successful song. The song is in natural minor. The song appeared on the Romantics' 1983 album In Heat and was the Romantics' biggest chart hit, garnering substantial radio airplay and a million in US 45 RPM single sales. The song reached #3 - where it held for three weeks - on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. It also went to #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, as well as hitting the top of Billboard's Album Rock Tracks chart. In Australia, "Talking in Your Sleep" climbed to #14 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report) It was featured in the first episode of the second season of the Netflix series Stranger Things, playing on a car radio.
Tracklist: 01.The Sisters Of Mercy - Temple Of Love (3:52) 02.The Sisters Of Mercy - Heartland (4:42) The Sisters of Mercy are an English Gothic Rock band that formed in 1980. After achieving early underground fame in UK, the band had their commercial breakthrough in mid-1980s and sustained it until the early 1990s, when they stopped releasing new recorded output in protest against their record company. Currently, the band is a touring outfit only. On 15th October 1983 Temple Of Love entered the UK Independent Charts peaking at #1. After the success of "Temple of Love", the band signed a contract with major record label WEA. This 7" contains the original 1983 version of "Temple Of Love" which has not been released on CD.
Tracklist: 01.The Smiths - This Charming Man (New York Vocal) (5:34) 02.The Smiths - This Charming Man (New York Instrumental) (4:18) "This Charming Man" is a song by the English band the Smiths, written by guitarist Johnny Marr and singer Morrissey. Released as the group's second single in October 1983 on the independent record label Rough Trade, it is defined by Marr's jangle pop guitar riff and Morrissey's characteristically morose lyrics, which revolve around the recurrent Smiths themes of sexual ambiguity and lust. Feeling detached from the early 1980s mainstream gay culture, Morrissey wrote "This Charming Man" to evoke an older, more coded and self-aware underground scene. The singer said of the song's lyrics: "I really like the idea of the male voice being quite vulnerable, of it being taken and slightly manipulated, rather than there being always this heavy machismo thing that just bores everybody." Although only moderately successful on first release—the single peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart, "This Charming Man" has been widely praised in both the music and mainstream press. Re-issued in 1992, it reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart (making it the Smiths' biggest UK hit by chart position). In 2004, BBC Radio 2 listeners voted it number 97 on the station's "Sold on Song Top 100" poll. Mojo magazine journalists placed the track at number 1 on their 2008 "50 Greatest UK Indie Records of All Time" feature. It was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry in 2015.
Tracklist: 01.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (Long Version) (5:23) 02.The Waitresses - Hangover 1/1/83 (4:29) 03.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (7" Single Version) (3:52) "Christmas Wrapping" is a Christmas song by the American new wave band The Waitresses. First released on ZE Records' 1981 compilation album A Christmas Record, it later appeared on the band's 1982 EP I Could Rule the World If I Could Only Get the Parts and numerous other holiday compilation albums. It was written and produced by Chris Butler, with vocals by Patty Donahue. The song received positive reviews; AllMusic described it as "one of the best holiday pop tunes ever recorded". In 1981, ZE Records asked each of its artists to record a Christmas song for a compilation album, A Christmas Record. The Waitresses were in the middle of a difficult tour and the Christmas song commission was "the last thing we wanted", Butler said later. Butler wrote the song that August, assembling it from assorted unused riffs. He finished the lyrics in a taxi on the way to the recording studio, Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village. Butler said the lyrics came from his hatred of Christmas: "Everybody I knew in New York was running around like a bunch of fiends. It wasn't about joy. It was something to cope with." The bassist, Tracy Wormworth, was inspired by Bernard Edwards' bassline on the recently released "Good Times" by Chic. Written while hip hop music was beginning to gain prominence, "Christmas Wrapping" is "almost rapped" by Donahue. Its title, a pun on "rapping", alludes to the 1979 song "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow. Butler said he also "liked the idea of the word 'wrap,' like a wraparound, because the story is circular". "Christmas Wrapping" is told from the perspective of an unpartnered woman, who was determined not to participate in the exhausting holiday season after a year that was so busy, she has been unable to go on a date with an appealing gentleman she met months ago. Preparing to dine alone on Christmas Eve, she runs into the fellow in a grocery store, bringing "the year to a very happy ending". "Christmas Wrapping" was released as a single in the UK in 1981 on Island Records. It did not initially make the charts, but was reissued in 1982 and reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart that December. It remains the Waitresses' highest-charting single in the UK. Butler said the reception was a rejuvenating gift for the band: "We do the Christmas song, forget about it and go back on the road. The next thing I know when calling back to New York is that it's all over the radio and much to our surprise it leaps over our heads and hits all the cities where we're heading and all of a sudden we're back on an upswing again." ** The 7" Single Version has not appeared on CD as far as I know most compilations use the longer version. 7" Single Version was taken from the UK 7" single.
Tracklist: 01.The Weather Girls - Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas) (6:30) 02.The Weather Girls - Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas) (Instrumental) (6:13) "Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas)" is a song written by Paul jabara and Paul Schaffer and recorded by The Weather Girls also known as Two Tons o' Fun for their album Success in 1983. The song was only released in the US and UK as promotional singles and failed to chart despite their being a music video filmed for the song. The Weather Girls was composed of singers, Izora Armstead and Martha Wash. The duo charted several dance hits over the course of its career, with its peak in popularity having occurred in 1982, when the group released the hit song "It's Raining Men."
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side (Rap Boy Rap) (7:26) 02.Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side (No Talkin') (5:51) "Love On Your Side" is a 1983 song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was released as the second single from the band's third studio album, Quick Step and Side Kick, which was renamed Side Kicks in the U.S. (1983). In 1982, after the commercial failure of their second album Set, the Thompson Twins collaborated with producer Alex Sadkin to record Quick Step and Side Kick. Sadkin produced the album including "Love On Your Side". The original lyrics were written by Alannah Currie, but was later altered to that of a male perspective, as Currie wasn't the lead singer. It was the band's first top ten hit, reaching no. 9 in the UK, as well as no. 45 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Watching (3:49) 02.Thompson Twins - Dancersaurus (4:44) "Watching" is a 1983 song by the British New Wave/synthpop band Thompson Twins. It was released as the fourth single from the album Quick Step and Side Kick (which was renamed Side Kicks in the U.S.), and the song peaked at #33 on the UK singles chart. In the United States the single was not released and therefore did not chart.
Tracklist: 01.Tin Tin - Kiss Me (Vocal) (7:28) 02.Tin Tin - Kiss Me (Instrumental) (5:28) "Kiss Me" is a song originally released in 1982 by the British band Tin Tin. The song was allegedly written within 24 hours after the band had signed a record deal with WEA Records. The single failed to chart in the UK Singles Chart. In 1983 it was released on Sire Records in the U.S., where it made the Billboard dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Over My Head (Special Extended Remix) (5:02) 02.Toni Basil - Over My Head (Instrumental) (3:40) "Over My Head" is a song by American singer Toni Basil. It was featured on her self-titled 1983 album,and reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the US Dance chart. A music video for the song was released, directed by Basil and Michelle Simmons. The video was nominated for "Best Choreography" at the first MTV Music Video Awards, in 1984. The video lost, however, to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Shoppin' From A To Z (Special Club Mix) (6:04) 02.Toni Basil - Shoppin' From A To Z (3:36) "Shoppin' From A to Z" is the fourth single by Toni Basil, and the third from her debut album, Word of Mouth. It was released in the US only. After the poor performance of "Nobody" in the UK, there was a lot of dependence on "Shoppin' From A to Z" for its performance in the US. It peaked at #77. The song features a shopping list consisting of various grocery items, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. On the album version, it is shouted out by a chorus. However, in the single version this is replaced by comical voices saying the name of each item.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Street Beat (Special Club Remix) (6:10) 02.Toni Basil - Street Beat (Dub Version) (4:27) "Street Beat" was a single released between Toni Basil's two solo albums in 1983. Without a music video, the single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did peak at #63 on the Hot Dance Club Play. Nearly a year later the track would be released as part of Toni's self-titled second album Toni Basil.
Tracklist: 01.Torch Song - Prepare To Energize (5:30) 02.Torch Song - Prepare To Energize (The Fong Test) (8 Track Version) (5:55) "Prepare To Energize" is a 1983 single by British electronic and ambient band Torch Song. Original members were William Orbit, Laurie Mayer and Grant Gilbert."Prepare To Energize" was a surprise dance-floor hit reaching #8 on the US Billboard Dance Chart, as well as appearing in the 1984 Tom Hanks movie Bachelor Party.
Tracklist: 02.Total Coelo - I Eat Cannibals (Extended Version – Pt. 2) (6:34) 02.Total Coelo - I Eat Cannibals (Extended Version – Pt. 2) (5:11) 03.Total Coelo - I Eat Cannibals (Short Version) (3:28) 04.Total Coelo - Mucho Macho (4:57) "I Eat Cannibals" was the debut single by British new wave group Toto Coelo (renamed Total Coelo in the US). The single reached No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart and was also a hit in many other countries, including South Africa where it was named the seventeenth biggest selling single of 1983, peaking at No. 3, while it only got as high as No. 66 in the U.S. in early 1983. The solid drum sound that underpins the single was provided by session drummer Peter Boita. Boita received a demo cassette from producer Barry Blue and proceeded to score out a drum part that fitted the song. He programmed his Linndrum Computer with the basic drumbeat that is heard throughout the record. Boita also used this same technique on the B-side of the follow-up single, "Mucho Macho", but, apart from a few television appearances, the single failed to make much impression on the charts.
Tracklist: 01.Total Coelo - Milk From The Coconut (Part One) (Extended Version) (6:54) 02.Total Coelo - Milk From The Coconut (Part Two) (Extended Version) (4:25) "Milk From The Coconut" was the third single released by British new wave group Toto Coelo (renamed Total Coelo in the US). The single reached #100 on the Australian singles chart and #4 in South Africa. In the US "Milk From The Coconut" was the follow up single to "I Eat Canibals" but the song failed to ahieve the same success and did not chart in the UK or the US.
Tracklist: 01.Tracey Ullman - Move Over Darling (4:24) 02.Tracey Ullman - Move Over Darling (Extended 12" Version) (4:16) 03.Tracey Ullman - You Broke My Heart In 17 Places (2:53) "Move Over Darling" was a song originally recorded in 1963 by American actress, singer Doris Day for the film of the same name. In 1983 Tracey Ullman coverd the song for her debut album You Broke My Heart In 17 Places. "Mover Over Darling" was the third single taken from the album. The song debuted on the British singles chart on December 3, 1983 spending nine weeks on the chart peaking at #8.
Tracklist: 01.Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know (Extended Version) (5:05) 02.Tracey Ullman - The B Side (4:34) "They Don't Know" is a song, written and composed by Kirsty MacColl, who recorded it in 1979. In 1983, Tracey Ullman recorded a version of the song. Already well known in the UK as an actress and comedienne, "They Don't Know" was issued as her second single there, reaching #2. MacColl performed backing vocals on Ullman's version and reprised her original "bay-ay-be-ee" in the middle of the song. The song was also included on Ullman's debut album, You Broke My Heart in 17 Places. The track was released in the United States the following year, as Ullman's first single there. At the time, Ullman was almost a complete unknown in the US, as her TV appearances had not been seen in that country. Publicity for the single was aided by the fact that the video for "They Don't Know" featured a cameo from Paul McCartney; at the time it was filmed, Ullman was filming a minor role in McCartney's film Give My Regards to Broad Street. "They Don't Know" eventually reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States. It is sometimes erroneously reported that Ullman's version of "They Don't Know" simply uses the backing track from MacColl's original single. In fact, Ullman's version is an all brand-new recording, and the two versions are noticeably different: Ullman's version, which was produced by Peter Collins, is in a different key, and it features a very slightly faster tempo, a distinctly different arrangement and a guitar solo that differs substantially from the one played on MacColl's version, which was produced by Liam Sternberg. The confusion may stem from the fact that Ullman did use a previously-existing MacColl backing track when recording her own version of MacColl's "Terry" in 1984. (Both versions of "Terry" were co-produced by MacColl.) Much later, the track became the theme song for the final three seasons of Ullman's later television series Tracey Takes On.... The Tracey Ullman version was also used as the theme for the opening credits of Our Nixon, a documentary about U.S. President Richard Nixon. The "Extended Version" of "They Don't Know" is exclusive to this UK limited edition 10" single.
Tracklist: 01.Trans-X - Living On Video (Long Version) (5:55) 02.Trans-X - Digital World (3:30) Trans-X is a Canadian 1980s synth band formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are known for their hit song "Living on Video" which charted world wide. "Living on Video" is a song by Trans-X written and published in 1981, but not released until 1983 by Polydor, re-released in 1985. It became a massive hit worldwide, as well as peaking at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100. Trans-X also recorded a French-language version under the title Vivre sur Vidйo. The song has been covered by many artists throughout the years.
Tracklist: 01.Trevor Herion - Dreamtime (Club Mix) (7:10) 02.Trevor Herion - Dream (Instrumental) (4:05) 03.Trevor Herion - Dreamtime (3:56) "Dreamtime" is a 1983 single by Irish new wave crooner Trevor Herion taken from his debut album "Beauty Life". The song is very much in the ABC - Heaven 17 fashion with dreamy lyrics, towering backing vocals, and funky slap bass grooves. The song was produced by Steve Levine who had previously worked with Culture Club and China Crisis.
Tracklist: 01.Trevor Herion - Fallen Angel (Extended Mix) (6:08) 02.Trevor Herion - Betrayed (Mix) (4:41) 03.Trevor Herion - Fallen Angel (4:35) "Fallen Angel" is a 1983 single by Irish new wave artist Trevor Herion taken from his debut solo LP "Beauty Life". "Fallen Angel" is another slice of new wave heaven with gorgeous lyrics and romantic yearnings along with Trevor's powerful voice, and that unmistakeable 80s bass. This is the last of three solo 12" singles released by Trevor Herion.
Tracklist: 01.Trevor Herion - Love Chains (Full Version) (6:05) 02.Trevor Herion - Love Chains (Instrumental) (6:05) "Love Chains" is a 1983 new wave song by Irish singer Trevor Herion born John Trevor Herion, (April 1959 – October 1988) he formed part of the punk and new wave scenes in the 1970s and 1980s. He later became a solo artist, but was not commercially successful and died in 1988. During the late 1970s, he was lead singer in a locally successful pub band called "The B-52s", who later changed their name to "The Puritans" on discovering the existence of the similarly named US band. Failure to land a recording contract meant the band's dissolution but shortly after he was called to join as singer in a new wave band called The Civilians comprised by Paul Simon (ex Neo and Radio Stars, on drums, Mark Scholfield on guitar and Michael French on bass. The band only released two singles, and disbanded in 1980. By 1980 or 1981, Herion and Simon reunited in another band, The Fallout Club, alongside former Bruce Woolley and The Camera Club's Thomas Dolby and Matthew Seligman. They only released three singles. After Fallout Club split up, Herion went solo. He released a number of singles and an unsuccessful album called Beauty Life (1983), an album produced by Steve Levine. Nevertheless, an argument over the unauthorised remixing of a 7" version resulted in Levine taking his name off the album and refusing to promote it. During the 1980s, Herion began to suffer from severe depression. He died from suicide on 1 October 1988.
Tracklist: 01.U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday (4:34) 02.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (U.S. Remix) (5:41) 03.U2 - New Year's Day (U.S. Remix) (4:29) "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1983 album War and was released as the album's third single on 11 March 1983 in Germany and the Netherlands. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, mainly focusing on the Bloody Sunday incident in Derry where British troops shot and killed unarmed civil rights protesters and bystanders. At the same time, the lyrics reject hate and revenge as a response, as noted in the line "There's many lost, but tell me who has won." Along with "New Year's Day," the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well received by critics on the album's release. The song has remained a staple of U2's live concerts. During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Lead singer Bono reasserted the song's anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2's signature songs, and is one of the band's most performed tracks. Critics rate it among the best political protest songs, and it has been covered by over a dozen artists. It was named the 272nd-greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Tracklist: 01.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (5:54) 02.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (Album Version) (4:03) 03.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (Edit) (3:52) "Two Hearts Beat as One" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the seventh track on their 1983 album, War, and was released as its second single in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia on 21 March 1983. The music video was directed by Meiert Avis and was filmed outside the Basilica of Sacré Coeur de Montmartre in Paris in March 1983 and portrays the band performing the song, intercut with scenes of an acrobat and other scenes featuring Peter Rowen (the boy who appears on the album cover). The Parisian church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Unlike the other videos from the album, it has never been included on any of the band's video compilations. It was released as the album's second single in the US, UK and Australia, as opposed to "Sunday Bloody Sunday", which was released only in the mainland of Europe. Both singles were released in Japan.
Tracklist: 01.URTH - Lapti Nek Overture (From Return Of The Jedi) (Vocal) (5:27) 02.URTH - Lapti Nek Overture (From Return Of The Jedi) (Instrumental) (5:24) "Lapti Nek Overture" is a 1983 one-off single released by studio group Urth. The somg is another ideration of "Lapti Nek" from the film STAR WARS: Return Of The Jedi, the song features music by John Williams with English vocals by his son Joseph Williams. This remix also incorporates other themes from the original STAR WARS Trilogy.
Tracklist: 01.Vicious Pink Phenomenon - Je T'aime (Moi Non Plus) (7:58) 02.Vicious Pink Phenomenon - Maniac (4:50) "Je T'aime (Moi Non Plus)" translated to I love you (me no more) is the second 12" single released by New Wave Synth-Pop duo formed in Leeds, England in 1981. The duo consisted of two members, English/French singer Josephine Warden and keyboardist Brian Moss. The duo began as backing vocalists for Soft Cell, then known as the Vicious Pink Phenomenon. "Je T'aime (Moi Non Plus)" was recorded in 1982 at Ric-Rac Studios Leeds West Yorkshire, and was produced by Dave Ball. When “Tainted Love” hit number 1 in many Countries, David Ball had to commit himself 100% to Soft Cell. The duo then went to New York and shortened their name to Vicious Pink.
Tracklist: 01.Victor Willis - Physical (5:04) 02.Victor Willis - Physical (Instrumental) (4:42) In 1983 Victor Willis original lead singer of The Village People released his one and only solo single an disco funk cover of Olivia Newton-John's mega hit "Physical". Originally released in 1981 Newton-John's version spent an incredible ten weeks at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The Victor Willis version did not chart and was only released as a 12" single in the United States on Sutra records.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Don't Be My Enemy (Ticking Groover Mix) (8:55) 02.Wang Chung - The Waves (Instrumental) (4:35) 03.Wang Chung - Don't Be My Enemy (3:57) "Don't Be My Enemy" is a single by Wang Chung. It was the first single from the album Points on the Curve in the UK, where it reached #92 in late 1983. In the US, it was released as the third single from the album, and reached #86 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Bad Boys (12" Mix) (4:57) 02.Wham! - Bad Boys (Instrumental) (3:25) "Bad Boys" was a song by British pop duo Wham! which was a hit in 1983. It was written by George Michael, one half of the duo, and released on Innervision Records. The song was an energetic but endearing tale of a rebellious teenage lad's struggle against his parents who are concerned about his late-night activities. Although George wrote and sang it from the teenager's perspective (he was himself only 19 when he composed it and the character refers to being that age in the song), he also penned a middle eight in which the "parents" (George putting on more "adult" voices) aired their concerns, which included late nights and cigarettes and ultimately asking"Why do you have to be so cruel?". It was the third single to be taken from Wham!'s debut album, Fantastic, and reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart, going on to become the 26th best selling single of 1983. At the time, Wham! was projecting a hard, politically motivated image, with "Bad Boys" one of a number of songs projecting a stance of mood and youthful independence, a "soul boy - dole boy" theme. The single was also released in the United States, peaking at #60. It was the duo's first time on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, although they were listed as Wham!-UK. In the US "Bad Boys" would be the first Wham! 12" single to be issued with a full color picture sleeve. "Bad Boys" became the biggest hit from the debut album, although it would be usurped by "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" from the album Make It Big in 1984, which became the first of four UK #1 singles the duo would enjoy. George quickly denounced "Bad Boys" as a song he hated, stating it was "like an albatross round my neck". The song was famously omitted from the 1997 compilation album If You Were There (The Best of Wham), despite the album including tracks that weren't even released as singles.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Bad Boys (Extended Club Mix Version) (4:52) 02.Wham! - Club Tropicana (4:27) "Bad Boys/Club Tropicana" was a 1983 single released in Japan. The single is housed in a unique picture sleeve. This record is quite cofusing due to the front cover stating "Extended Club Mix Versions" in the plural sense. However if you flip the sleeve over and look at the back cover "Extended Club Mix Version" is only listed above "Bad Boys". There has never been an official "Extended" version of "Club Tropicana" released. I am posting this record just to clear up the "Club Tropicana" mystery and aside from the flawless Japanese pressing the artwork is great too. I have scanned the record with the Japanese OBI strip and without so you can see the full sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Club Fantastic Megamix (Edit Version) (3:57) 02.Wham! - A Ray Of Sunshine (Instrumental Remix) (5:40) “Club Fantastic Megamix” was a single released by Wham! in 1983, and was the last single release for the duo on Inner Vision Records. The single was released in both 7" and 12" formats. The 7" contains a rare edit of the 12" mix.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Club Fantastic Megamix (8:34) 02.Wham! - A Ray Of Sunshine (Instrumental Remix) (5:40) "Club Fantastic Megamix" was a single released by Wham! in 1983, and was the last single release for the duo on Inner Vision Records. The single was released three months after Wham! had begun proceedings to leave the label, and was disapproved of by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. The single, which consisted of a mix of the tracks "A Ray of Sunshine", "Love Machine", and "Come On" off the album Fantastic, and reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was not released in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Club Tropicana (4:27) 02.Wham! - Blue (Armed With Love) (3:53) 03.Wham! - Club Tropicana (Instrumental) (3:31) "Club Tropicana" is a song by British pop duo Wham!, released in 1983 on Innervision Records. It was written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. The song was a mild departure from Wham!'s previous singles, which had all been motivated by social or political issues. "Club Tropicana", however, was a satire of the boom for cheap package holidays for younger, single people of a hedonistic nature. It was specifically seen in the UK as a swipe at the very popular Club 18-30 scheme. A memorable video directed by Duncan Gibbins was made at Pikes Hotel in Ibiza, with scenes of George and Andrew on the beach, making eyes at bikini-clad girls played by their backing singers Dee C. Lee and Shirlie Holliman. They were also seen relaxing by a pool and sipping cocktails, along with the famous scene of trumpet-playing taking place in the pool itself. A twist in the sexual tension between the two men and two women was revealed at the end, when it turned out that George and Andrew were airline pilots and Dee and Shirlie were stewardesses. The song was released in July 1983 and peaked at #4 in the UK, going on to become the 39th best selling single of 1983. It was the fourth and final single to be taken from the album Fantastic. Wham! went on to dominate the UK charts, achieving four #1 singles before splitting at their height in 1986. The B-side, "Blue (Armed With Love)", is a semi-instrumental dub track of higher quality than is generally expected for B-side material, and would not have been out of place on Fantastic. It in fact appeared as a bonus track on the Japanese pic disc version of the album. During their "Club Fantastic" tour in late 1983 and in 1985 in China, they performed this song live, complete with sung verses, and the result was released as "Blue (Live In China)" on their 1986 LP Music from the Edge of Heaven as well as the B-side of 1985's single release of "Last Christmas." The studio version of the song has not appeared on CD except for a single CD in Japan. It was also overlooked for the 25th Anniversary rerelease of The Final, even though this version claimed to be accurate to the original release.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Club Tropicana (Edited Version) (3:47) 02.Wham! - Blue (Armed With Love) (3:54) "Club Tropicana" is the fourth single taken from the debut album FANTASTIC by British duo Wham! released in July 1983. The single peaked at #4 in the UK, going on to become the 39th best selling single of 1983. The "Edited Version" of "Club Tropicana" is exclusive to this Japan 7" release and is basically the album version with the fade intro removed. This release also comes in a unique poster bag picture sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! U.K. - Wham! U.K. Mega Mix (8:50) "Wham! U.K. Mega Mix" was a US promotional only 12" released in 1983 on Columbia/Innervision Records. The Mega Mix consists of three hit singles by Wham! called Wham! U.K. in America because there was another group with the same name at the time. The Mega Mix was mixed by Alan Coulthard and has never appeared in any other format. The same mix appears on both sides of the record.
Tracklist: 01.Will Powers - Kissing With Confidence (5:32) 02.Will Powers - Kissing With Confidence (Dub Version) (6:40) "Kissing with Confidence" is a song by Will Powers (the stage name/persona of photographer-turned-singer Lynn Goldsmith) from her 1983 album Dancing for Mental Health. It was written by Goldsmith, Jacob Brackman, Nile Rodgers, Todd Rundgren, and Steve Winwood.
Mixed by Rundgren, it was released as a single in the UK, peaking at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart. Will Powers is portrayed by Goldsmith during the spoken word sections her voice processed through a vocoder. Sting and Tom Bailey were also collaborators on the project. Carly Simon was the uncredited lead singer.
Tracklist: 01.Yello - I Love You (Extended Dance Version) (7:03) 02.Yello - Heavy Whispers (5:01) "I Love You" was the third single released by Swiss electronic band Yello. The song was taken from the bands third studio album You Gotta Say Yes to Another Excess in 1983. The album was also the last to feature founding member Carlos Peron. "I Love You" peaked at #41 on the UK singles chart while in the US the single barely reached the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #103.
Tracklist: 01.Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Special "Red & Blue" Remix Dance Version) (7:48) 02.Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Edited Version) (3:51) 03.Yes - Our Song (LP Version) (4:18) "Owner of a Lonely Heart" is a song by the English progressive rock band Yes. It is the first track and single from their eleventh studio album 90125, released in 1983. Written primarily by guitarist Trevor Rabin, contributions were made to the final version by singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, and producer Trevor Horn. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" was released in October 1983, as the album's first single. It was a commercial success in the United States, becoming the band's first and only single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and its Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. In 1984, the song reached No. 8 in the year-end charts in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Zu Zu Sharks - Love Tumbles Down (Extended Version) (4:59) 02.Zu Zu Sharks - Love Tumbles Down (Single Version) (4:02) 03.Zu Zu Sharks - When The Hammer Falls (4:29) "Love Tumbles Down" is the debut single by Manchester band Zu Zu Sharks, composed of vocalist/songwriter Richard Darbyshire, Adam and the Ants bassist Gary Tibbs and Alistair Gordon on keyboards. "Love Tumbles Down" was a number 1 hit in Spain, but Darbyshire left the band in 1983, unhappy with their pop sound. Darbyshire would go on to form the band Living In A Box in 1987.
Tracklist: 01.501's - We Are Invincible (7:17) 02.501's - We Are Invincible (Instrumental) (7:30) Not only is this 12" a fantastic pick to end Pride 2021 it's also a Totally Obscure 80s record as well. I bought this record mainly because the sleeve and title intrigued me, many times I will buy a record just for it's artwork and imagery, this is one of those records. "We Are Invincible" is a record that I could not find any information about at all other than 501's only released two singles according to Discogs. I hope that you enjoy this record it's a HI-NRG track that I can imagine would have been a hands in the air late night floor filler. Happy Pride everyone.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - The More You Live, The More You Love (Full Moon Mix) (6:14) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - Lost Control (Totally) (6:40) 03.A Flock Of Seagulls - The More You Live, The More You Love (7" Remix) (4:08) "The More You Live, The More You Love" is the name of a 1984 single by the new wave/rock band A Flock of Seagulls. It is taken from their third album, The Story of a Young Heart. The single was the first out of three singles taken from the album. The single was able to chart in both the band's native United Kingdom and in the United States, as well as in Germany, New Zealand and the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart; and was the most successful in the Netherlands where it reached the Top 20 for three weeks. The B-side track "Lost Control (Totally)" is a different mix than what was issued as as a bonus track on the 2008 remastered CD issue of "The Story of a Young Heart" making this 12" sought after and rare.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - How To Be A Zillionaire (Waal St. Mix) (7:33) 02.ABC - How To Be A Millionaire (3:31) 03.ABC - How To Be A Millionaire (Acapella) (3:30) "(How to Be a) Millionaire" is a song by the British band ABC. It was the first single taken from their 1985 album How to Be a...Zillionaire!. The single peaked at a modest #49 on the UK Singles Chart, though it fared better in the US where it reached #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. The music video shows a cartoon Martin Fry and Mark White being overwhelmed by their luxury goods, which are continually growing in size. The other two band members make a brief appearance in cartoon form.
Tracklist: 01.Adam Ant - Apollo 9 (Orbit Mix) (5:25) 02.Adam Ant - B Side Baby (4:41) "Apollo 9" is a single by British new wave artist Adam Ant. The single was released in September 1984 a full year before the album Vive Le Rock. The single peaked at #13 on the UK singles chart. This is the first of two 12" singles released in the UK featuring the "Orbit Mix" for this mix there are no remix credits given.
Tracklist: 01.Adam Ant - Apollo 9 (Splashdown Re-Mix) (6:47) 02.Adam Ant - Apollo 9 (Instrumental Splashdown) (5:56) 03.Adam Ant - Apollo 9 (Acapella Reprise) (1:31) "Apollo 9 (Splashdown Re-Mix)" is a single released by CBS records in the UK. This was the second 12" released for the song "Apollo 9" by Adam Ant. This 12" included remixes by French producer and DJ François Kevorkian.
Tracklist: 01.a-ha - Take On Me (Long Version) (3:46) 02.a-ha - And You Tell Me (1:49) 03.a-ha - Stop! And Make Your Mind Up (2:58) "Take On Me" is a 1984 synth-pop song by Norwegian band a-ha. a-ha wrote and recorded the first version of this song in 1982 with the title "Lesson One" - it had different lyrics but contained the basic keyboard riff. In 1983, the song got the attention of industry veteran Terry Slater, who becomes their manager and helps them secure a contract with Warner Bros. Records later that year. In early 1984, they re-wrote the song as "Take On Me" and recorded it with producer Tony Mansfield. Released as a single only in Europe, it went to #3 in their native Norway, but didn't chart anywhere else, flopping particularly hard in the UK. A video was made for this version that was remarkably undistinguished compared with the one that came after. This is the original 1984 version of "Take On Me" released in Europe before the song became an international hit in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Al Corley - Square Rooms (Long Version) (8:02) 02.Al Corley - Square Rooms (Single Version) (3:41) 03.Al Corley - Don't Play With Me (4:20) "Square Rooms" is a song by American singer and actor Al Corley. It was the first single from his debut album of the same name. First released in 1984, the song was a hit in some European countries and had a moderate success in the United States in 1985. After two seasons playing one of the first gay leading characters an American TV series, Dynasty, Al Corley left the nighttime soap opera to become a singer. With Harold Faltermeyer and Peter John Woods, he composed the lyrics of his first song, "Square Rooms." The media-savvy singer affected the brooding look and attitude popular among pop stars and GQ models at the time: pouty, dark glances and tousled hair. His choice of image worked best in France, where his television performances elicited the unbridled enthusiasm of teenage girls. However, according to Elia Habib, a French charts specialist, his success was not only based on his physical appearance. Indeed, "Square Rooms"' music had a large popular appeal and had a production designed for the dance floor. It was produced and composed by the German musician Harold Faltermeyer, who had previously arranged "Self Control", a worldwide pop and dance-floor smash for Laura Branigan in 1984 which featured a similar vocal hook. Faltermeyer would achieve his greatest personal success later the same year, composing, performing and producing the score to Beverly Hills Cop, a 1984 film directed by Martin Brest, including its hit instrumental theme, "Axel F". "Square Rooms" was released first in Switzerland, where it was a hit, peaking at number 6 on 21 October 1984, and staying in the top 30 for ten weeks. The single debuted at no. 47 in the French Singles Chart on 5 January 1985. It climbed quickly and was no. 1 for five nonconsecutive weeks, from 9 March to 13 April 1985. After its peak, it lingered on the charts until its 27th week, on 20 July 1985. The song also achieved success in Italy (no. 12), Germany (no. 13) and Austria where it reached no. 15 in April 1985. "Square Rooms" was released last in Corley's native US, where the single was only a minor pop hit, reaching no. 80 on the Hot 100 on 1 June 1985. American dancefloors were more receptive than its airwaves; Corley reached no. 26 on the Billboard dance chart the week of 22 June 1985. The 12-inch (long) version includes an entire additional verse prior to the first chorus. This verse is excised in both the single and album versions of the song.
Tracklist: 01.Alisha - All Night Passion (Club Mix) (6:48) 02.Alisha - Beat All Night (1:24) 03.Alisha - All Night Passion (Radio Edit) (3:41) 04.Alisha - Dub All Night (7:07) "All Night Passion" is the debut single by American singer Alisha. It was released from the self-titled album "Alisha" in the United States in 1984. When Alisha was 14, she joined a local rock/dance group The Babysitters. Her parents arranged for her to record a demo tape with them, and her family sent the tape to several record companies. It eventually made its way to producer Mark S. Berry through Vanguard Records. Berry had been looking for a singer with a great voice to record "All Night Passion". The song was recorded in the summer of 1983, but didn't start getting airplay until February of 1984. The song became very successful in the clubs, eventually leading Alisha to sign with Vanguard Records in 1984 for a full-length album, which Berry went on to produce.
Tracklist: 01.Alison Moyet - All Cried Out (The Remix) (8:05) 02.Alison Moyet - Steal Me Blind (3:16) "All Cried Out" is a song by English singer-songwriter Alison Moyet. It was written by Moyet and producers Jolley & Swain for her debut studio album Alf (1984). Released as the album's second single in the autumn of 1984, the track peaked within the top ten on both the Irish and the UK Singles Chart, also reaching the top twenty in Switzerland.
Tracklist: 01.Alison Moyet - Love Resurrection (Love Injected Remix) (8:50) 02.Alison Moyet - Baby I Do (3:08) "Love Resurrection" is a pop song written by English singer-songwriter Alison Moyet and producers Jolley & Swain for Moyet's debut studio album Alf (1984). Released as the album's first single in June 1984, it reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart. It was released in the US in summer 1985 following "Invisible" and reached number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 that August.
Tracklist: 01.Angela - Fantasy (4:00) 02.Angela - Painted Love (3:46) 03.Angela - I Gotta Little Love (6:40) “Fantasy” is a single by Angela a studio project of husband/wife duo Angela and Ingo Werner formed in 1981 in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Ingo had classical training in bassoon and piano at the Akademie für Tonkunst in Darmstadt from 1966-70. He joined Krautrock band My Solid Ground in 1971 before going on to form his own project Baba Yaga in 1974. In the late 70s he formed the ensemble AIR with Armin Stöwe and Reinhard Karwatky. The project debuted with a a concert at ARS Electronica Competition in Linz, Austria 1980, which they won. Klaus Schulze was on the jury with Wendy Carlos and Robert Moog - but more importantly, Angela was in the audience. Two days later, Ingo told the band he needed a singer, so they asked Angela, and recorded two albums for RCA between 1981-82 before being dropped. Ingo wanted to work on a new project that involved dancers and live video. They recruited American performance artist Jyl Porch, who was living in Munich, to assist with choreography with her friend Kirsten McKenley. Jyl ended up recording her own album first, which gained interest from Klaus Schulze, who helped them secure a deal with EMI in 1983. Later that year, the trio recorded 4 songs that would be released on Angela ‘Fantasy’ single on 7” and 12” formats in 1984. The music on ‘Fantasy’ was completely created with computer software of Ingo’s own design. The concept of a polyrhythmic, polyphonic, and polydynamic sequencer was realized by Ingo after a visit to Wolfgang Palm in Hamburg. He paired his sequencer with Palm’s legendary PPG Wave Computer System, allowing for more dynamic and nuanced programming. Angela programmed the music, sang, and wrote the lyrics to “Painted Love”, while Ingo arranged and played all electronics and keyboards. Jyl wrote the lyrics for “Fantasy” and the slow and sleazy, electronic disco B-side “I Gotta Little Love”, where she also sings background vocals and the “hot little flame” rap.
Tracklist: 01.Animotion - Let Him Go (The Freedom Mix) (6:02) 02.Animotion - Holding You (4:42) 03.Animotion - Let Him Go (Dub Mix) (7:38) "Let Him Go" was the second single released by American new wave band Animotion from their self titled debut album. Released as the follow-up single to the bands top ten hit "Obsession", "Let Him Go" failed to have the same chart success only peaking at #39 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the UK the song reached #78.
Tracklist: 01.Animotion - Obsession (Dance Mix) (6:01) 02.Animotion - Obsession (Special Dub Mix) (5:31) "Obsession" is a 1983 song covered in 1984 by the group Animotion. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV. "Obsession" was originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983. This version was played in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, during a scene in which Christopher Atkins bumps and grinds in Lesley Ann Warren's face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film's soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9½ Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. The Los Angeles-based synth-pop band Animotion recorded a version of the tune for their self-titled debut album, released in 1984. This version became a massive success, and it remains Animotion's biggest hit.
Tracklist: 01.Anne Clark - Our Darkness (Remix) (6:25) 02.Anne Clark - The Sitting Room (Later On) (M.H. 23.11.84) (3:07) "Our Darkness" is a 1984 new wave/synth-pop single by British poetess Anne Clark who was a pioneer in the use of spoken words. With music by British keyboardist David Harrow "Our Darkness" did chart in Germany where it peaked at #24 in March 1985. The song also recieved significant club play in the US however it failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Apollonia 6 - Sex Shooter (Long Version) (6:52) 02.Apollonia 6 - In A Spanish Villa (2:16) "Sex Shooter" is a song written by Prince for his protégés, girl group Apollonia 6. It appeared on the band's only album, Apollonia 6 and was released as a single in 1984. The song was performed by Apollonia 6 in the film Purple Rain. It was nominated by the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Song. The single debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on October 20, 1984 and spent six weeks on the survey peaking at #85.
Tracklist: 01.Art Of Noise - Beat Box (Special Radio Re-Edit) (2:53) "Beat Box" is a song by English avant-garde synth-pop group Art of Noise. Originally appearing as the second track on the 12" EP Into Battle with the Art of Noise (1983), it was released as the group's first single in December 1983. This U.S. 7" promo contains the "Special Radio Re-Edit" also known as "Shep Pettibone Radio Edit" which differs from the 2:55 Original 7" Edit. This mix is a unique edit of the original Into Battle version and has a snippet of the track "battle" at the beginning. The same track appears on both sides of the 7" release.
Tracklist: 01.Art Of Noise - Beat Box (Diversion One) (8:32) 02.Art Of Noise - Beat Box (Diversion Two) (6:04) "Beat Box" is a song by the British group Art of Noise. Originally appearing as the second track on the 12" EP Into Battle with the Art of Noise, it was released as the group's first single in December 1983. "Beat Box" is an instrumental, experimental piece that implements sounds and noises (such as car key ignitions, falling drain water, and calliope music — most notably on the chorus) to ride the rhythm of the beat (a sample of drums played by Alan White). As a single, the song reached the lower regions of the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at no. 92. It was more popular with dance music and (particularly) hip hop audiences, and in February 1984 the song reached no. 1 on the American dance chart, where it remained for two weeks. "Beat Box" was a hit on the Black Singles chart, where it reached no. 10. The US 7" single spent 5 weeks on the Billboard Bubbling Under chart, starting 7 April 1984 and spending two weeks at no. 101, the chart's top position. After the original "Beat Box" grew popular, The Art Of Noise decided to expand on the tune by adding on more instruments and sounds, giving the song a completely different outlook and practically drowning out the hip hop element that now only remained in the drum beat itself. Two remix cuts resulted from this session and were initially released on 12" single in 1984 and referred to as "Diversion One" and "Diversion Two".
Tracklist: 01.Arthur Baker - Breaker's Revenge (Extended Vocal Version) (7:27) 02.Arthur Baker - Breaker's Revenge (Dub Mix/Vocal) (6:53) 03.Arthur Baker - Jazzy Breakdown (Instrumental) (5:04) "Breaker's Revenge" is a 1984 electro single by American record producer and DJ Arthur Baker. The song was taken from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "Beat Street" from the film of the same name. The track also features vocals by American singer Gavin Christopher brother of house diva Shawn Christopher. "Breakers Revenge" debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on August 18, 1984 spending nine weeks on the survey peaking at #19.
Tracklist: 01.B-Movie - A Letter From Afar (Big Mix) (8:10) 02.B-Movie - A Letter From Afar (Instrumental Mix) (7:48) 03.B-Movie - A Letter From Afar (Small Mix) (3:51) "A Letter From Afar" is the sixth single released by English new wave band B-Movie formed in Mansfield in 1978 from the ashes of local punk band The Aborted. Originally calling themselves Studio 10 after a local hairdressing salon. After several line up changes the band released "A Letter From Afar", produced by John "Jellybean" Benitez but it only reached No. 81 on the UK Singles Chart. After the singles release drummer Al Cash left the band, leaving B-Movie as a three piece. Towards the end of 1985, they finally released a studio album on Sire Records called Forever Running, containing re-recorded versions of their two biggest hits "Remembrance Day". and "Nowhere Girl", the album was not succesful despite a tour to promote it. The band broke up soon after.
Tracklist: 01.Baby Go Boom - Life Can Be A Hurtful Thing (U.S. Remix) (6:03) 02.Baby Go Boom - Life Can Be A Hurtful Thing (2:43) 03.Baby Go Boom - Perfect Thing (3:06) "Life Can Be a Hurtful Thing" is a 1984 New Wave/Synth-pop single released on Island/Innervision records by the band Baby Go Boom. The track was remixed in the US by John Luongo. The group never managed to complete an entire album, so unfortunately this was their only release.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Hot Line To Heaven (7:09) 02.Bananarama - State I'm In (4:38) "Hot Line to Heaven" is a song co-written and performed by English girl group Bananarama. The song appears on their second, self-titled album and was released as a single in the UK in 1984. In its album version, "Hot Line to Heaven" is a seven-plus-minutes mid-tempo pop song. It was edited to about three-and-a-half minutes for its single release. After Bananarama recorded the soundtrack song "The Wild Life" (from the film of the same name), the edited version of "Hot Line to Heaven" was pressed onto the Bananarama album in order to make room for the late-addition of "The Wild Life". This was only a temporary pressing, however, as Bananarama's track listing was restored several months later, with the full version of "Hot Line to Heaven" intact. The single did not perform well on the charts and was not released anywhere but in the UK. As was the case with the Bananarama album, the dark lyrical content did not meet with mainstream acceptance and became the group's lowest charting UK single since their debut "Aie a Mwana".
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Robert De Niro's Waiting (Extended Version) (5:43) 02.Bananarama - Untitled (1:47) 03.Bananarama - Push! (4:08) "Robert De Niro's Waiting..." is a song written and recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was the second single released from their self-titled second album in 1984. The single is one of the group's strongest performing releases, peaking at number three in the UK singles chart (the single to date stands in a three-way tie as Bananarama's highest-charting UK hit). It made a brief appearance on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number ninety-five. An extended version of the song was available on the 12" single. The B-side of both 7" and 12" singles was a song called "Push!". Also included on the 12" single, was an unlisted track; a different version "Link" from Bananarama.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - The Wild Life (3:51) 02.Bananarama - State I'm In (Extended Version) (4:38) 03.Bananarama - The Wild Life (Dub Mix) (7:10) "The Wild Life" is a song written and performed by English girl group Bananarama. Written in two days, the track was composed for and included in the 1984 American film of the same name The Wild Life, (starring Christopher Penn) and on its soundtrack. Bananarama's second, self-titled album had already been in stores for several months when this single was issued, and for a time the album was re-released with "The Wild Life" included. The song was released as a single in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan. The UK was instead given the song "Hot Line to Heaven" as the album's final single. "The Wild Life" peaked at number seventy on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and did not chart in any other countries. The Bananarama track listing was reverted to its original sequence shortly thereafter and "The Wild Life" did not appear on CD until the 2002 hits package The Essentials. The music video features the girls performing the song in a studio filled with colourful fabrics that they play around with. Their footage is intercut with excerpts from the film. This video marked a break with their earlier work as it lacked any attempt at a storyline, and focused on their performance of the song with random images.
Tracklist: 01.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (12" Mix) (6:16) 02.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (Standard Mix) (3:55) 03.Band Aid - Feed The World (4:19) Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for relief of the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and released by Band Aid on 29 November 1984. In October 1984, a BBC report by Michael Buerk was aired in the UK, which highlighted the famine that had hit the people of Ethiopia. Irish singer Bob Geldof saw the report and wanted to raise money. He called Midge Ure from Ultravox and together they quickly co-wrote the song, "Do They Know It's Christmas?". Geldof kept a November appointment with BBC Radio 1 DJ Richard Skinner to appear on his show, but instead of discussing his new album (the original reason for his booking), he used his airtime to publicise the idea for the charity single, so by the time the musicians were recruited there was intense media interest in the subject. Geldof put together a group called Band Aid, consisting of leading British and Irish musicians who were among the most popular of the era. On 25 November 1984, the song was recorded at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, and was released four days later. The 1984 original became the biggest selling single in UK Singles Chart history, selling a million copies in the first week alone. It stayed at Number 1 for five weeks, becoming Christmas number one, and has sold 3.69 million copies domestically. It remained the highest selling single in UK chart history until 1997, when Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" was released in tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, which sold almost 5 million copies in Britain. Worldwide, the single had sold 11.8 million copies by 1989. Following the release of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984 and record sales in aid of famine relief, Geldof then set his sights on staging a huge concert, 1985's Live Aid, to raise further funds. The song was re-recorded in 1989 by Band Aid II and in 2004 by Band Aid 20, again raising funds for famine relief. The 2004 version of the song sold 1.16 million copies.
Tracklist: 01.Barbra Streisand - Emotion (Vocal Version) (6:33) 02.Barbra Streisand - Emotion (Instrumental Version) (4:46) "Emotion" is the title track from American singer Barbra Streisand's twenty-third studio album. Released in 1984 as the third single from the album "Emotion", is an upbeat number with The Pointer Sisters on background vocals. This song was also released as a 12″ single, remixed by Jellybean Benitez, popular for his work with Madonna. The song peaked at #79 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #14 on the US Adult Contemporary chart in 1985. The accompanying music video features The Who frontman Roger Daltrey as Streisand's love interest.
Tracklist: 01.Belouis Some - Target Practice (Extended) (7:23) 02.Belouis Some - Somepeople (4:17) 03.Belouis Some - Target Practice (Revisited) (7:40) "Target Practice" is a song by British singer and musician Belouis Some, which was released in 1984 as his first major label single after his 1981 debut "Lose It to You". The song was written by Some, and produced by Peter Schwier and Ian Little. "Target Practice" was re-recorded in New York in early 1985, with Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero as the producers. This new version was included on Some's 1985 debut album Some People. It was also released as a single in 1986 and reached No. 16 on South Africa Springbok Chart in 1986, which was his third consecutive top 20 hit there. A music video for the 1986 release was directed by Brian Travers and produced by Annie Croft for PMI. Track B1 listed as "Some People" on the sleeve, and as "Somepeople" on the vinyl label. It´s the original 1984 version, different from the 1985 releases.
Tracklist: 01.Berlin - No More Words (Dance Remix) (5:45) 02.Berlin - Dancing In Berlin (Dance Remix) (5:16) "No More Words" is a 1984 song by Berlin and the first single off the album Love Life. It was also their first Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 23 on May 12, 1984. The song was featured in the 1985 film Vision Quest. In the United States, the song was re-released in 1985 as a B-side to Madonna's single, "Crazy for You", which was also featured in the film. The song was produced by the Italian producer Giorgio Moroder and Richie Zito. The 7" single included the b-side Rumour Of Love. The 12" single was paired with Dancing In Berlin and featured the Dance Remix of both songs. The mixes were made by Giorgio Moroder. The music video saw the band re-enact a Bonnie and Clyde-style car chase and shoot-out, it was directed by Evan English & Paul Goldman, and appeared in Berlin Video 45 videocassette compilation in 1984. It received a lot of airplay in the early days of MTV.
Tracklist: 01.Big Country - Wonderland (Extended Version) (7:08) 02.Big Country - Wonderland (3:58) 03.Big Country - Giant (5:05) "Wonderland" is a single-only release from Scottish band Big Country, released in the UK on 9 January 1984 between their first and second albums. It became a Top Ten hit for them in the UK, peaking at number 8, giving the band their third Top 10 entry. The song was included on all the band's subsequent greatest hits collections, although it was never released on any of the band's studio albums. In the U.S. the song peaked at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face (Single Version) (4:10) 02.Billy Idol - Love Calling (Dub Version) (5:37) 03.Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself (6:03) 04.Billy Idol - Rebel Yell (4:47) "Eyes Without a Face" is a song by Billy Idol, co-written with guitarist Steve Stevens from Idol's 1983 album Rebel Yell. The song is softer and more ballad-like than most of the album's other singles. Released on 29 May 1984, this was the second single from the Rebel Yell album. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Idol's first Top 10 hit in the US. In the UK the single peaked at #18. In the liner notes for the Expanded Edition of Rebel Yell, Idol notes that this song was one of the first three written for the album (the other two being the title track and "(Do Not) Stand In The Shadows.") The original track was recorded in Studio A at Electric Lady Studios in New York, with a Linn drum machine and the bass parts played by Steve Webster. The song is notable for the female voice of Perri Lister that sings 'Les yeux sans visage' (French for 'eyes without a face') as a background chorus. The title of the song refers to French director Georges Franju's movie Les yeux sans visage (1960). In a retrospective review of the single, Allmusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco praised the song. He wrote: "The music plays against the dark tone of the lyrics with a ballad-styled melody comprised of yearning verses that slowly build emotion and a quietly wrenching chorus that relieves the emotional tension in a cathartic manner.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy (Below The Belt Mix) (7:05) 02.Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy (3:50) 03.Billy Idol - Blue Highway (5:06) "Flesh For Fantasy" is a song by English rock musician Billy Idol, from his second album Rebel Yell (1983). It was released in 1984, as the third single from the album. In the U.K. "Flesh For Fantasy" reached #54. In the United States the single did much better peaking at #29 on October 6, 1984 after spending twelve weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Joel - Keeping The Faith (Special Mix) (5:30) After all of the disppointment of the last week there is one bright point I am going to see Mr. Joel this evening in concert. But remember to keep letting your voice be heard and keep the faith. "Keeping the Faith" is a song by rock singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released from his 1983 album An Innocent Man. It reached #18 on the main US Billboard Hot 100 chart and #3 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song was the only single from the album that failed to chart on the UK Singles Chart, despite the success of An Innocent Man in the United Kingdom. "Keeping the Faith" is the last track on and final single from the album and the lyrics sum up Joel's reason for creating the album, which hearkens back to the sounds and style of 1950s and early 1960s pre-British Invasion rock and roll music. This promo 12" contains the same mix on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) (Special Mix) (7:50) 02.Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) (Instrumental) (8:04) 03.Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) (A Diamond Mix) (4:56) "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" is a song by English singer Billy Ocean. Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond, it climbed to number-one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Billboard Black Singles chart chart, and number six in the UK Singles Chart. The song won Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, making him the first British artist to win in that category. The saxophone solo is played by Vernon Jeffrey Smith.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - Loverboy (Extended Club Remix) (8:05) 02.Billy Ocean - Loverboy (Single Version) (4:15) 03.Billy Ocean - Loverboy (Dub Mix) (4:57) "Loverboy" was the second single from Billy Ocean's 1984 album, Suddenly. It was produced by Keith Diamond and reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (behind "Careless Whisper" by George Michael) as well as hitting number 20 on the soul chart, and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1985. It also reached the top spot of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the U.S.
Tracklist: 01.Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero (Special Extended Remix) (6:20) 02.Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero (Instrumental) (5:16) 03.Bonnie Tyler - Faster Than The Speed Of Night (4:40) "Holding Out for a Hero" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler for the soundtrack to the 1984 film Footloose, and later included on her 1986 album Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire. It was written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford. Initially, the song only just reached the Top 100 in the UK Singles Chart, but made it to number 2 the following year, and re-entered the charts again at number 69 in 1991. The song reached No. 1 on the Irish Singles Chart on 28 September 1985. It reached the top 40 in the United States and Canada.
Tracklist: 01.Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes (C-C-C Club Mix) (5:30) 02.Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes (R-R-R Radio Mix) (4:07) 03.Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes (B-B-B Bombing Mix) (3:26) "5 Minutes" is a 1984 single by music act Bonzo Goes To Washington which was a collaboration of musical brainchild P Funkster Bootsy Collins and Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison. The tracks lyrics are credited to "The Gipper," a reference to Ronald Reagan's role in "Knute Rockne, All American". This famed track is based upon a sample of President Reagan's actual joke pronouncement that he'd "outlaw Russia forever... we begin bombing in five minutes."
Tracklist: 01.Break Machine - Break Dance Party (6:33) 02.Break Machine - Break Dance Party (Dub Mix) (4:20) "Break Dance Party" is a 1984 single by American elctro act, Break Machine fronted by Keith Rodgers and produced by Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo; the team behind the Village People. "Break Dance Party" was the second single released by the group peaking at #9 on the UK singles chart on May 12, 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Bronski Beat - Why? (Extended Mix) (7:45) 02.Bronski Beat - Cadillac Car (Long Version) (7:34) "Why?" is a single by British synthpop trio Bronski Beat and appeared on their 1984 album The Age of Consent. The song, recorded at RPM Studios, NYC and mixed at Townhouse Studio, London, pursued an energetic musical formula, while the lyrics focused more centrally on anti-gay prejudice. The song opens with a questioning vocal by frontman and vocalist Jimmy Somerville and the shattering of breaking glass. It was the trio's second Top 10 success in the UK, peaking at No. 6, also reaching the top 10 throughout Europe and in Australia and is today considered a popular gay anthem. The drawing for the single cover, of a man with his head in his hands, was drawn for the band by Glasgow artist Robert McAulay, who was associated with the band at the time.
Tracklist: 01.Bruce Springsteen - Cover Me (Undercover Mix) (6:11) 02.Bruce Springsteen - Cover Me (Dub I) (4:11) 03.Bruce Springsteen - Cover Me (Dub II) (3:48) 04.Bruce Springsteen - Cover Me (Dub II) (4:13) "Cover Me" is an 1984 song, written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. It was the second single released from his massively successful album Born in the U.S.A. "Cover Me" was one of the first songs recorded for the lengthy set of sessions that produced the album, and in fact was recorded as a demo, as the song was to be given to disco queen Donna Summer. However, Springsteen's manager Jon Landau heard the result and decided the combination of Springsteen's rock impulse, fierce guitar solo, and a strong dance beat had hit potential, and so kept the song for the upcoming Springsteen album, not even bothering to re-record it. Donna Summer was given "Protection" instead. Springsteen even recorded a duet with Summer, but it was never released. Springsteen was still unsure about "Cover Me", and Landau had to constantly argue to keep it included on the album. The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts[1] in late summer 1984. It was the second of a record-tying seven Top 10 hit singles to be released from Born in the U.S.A. No music video was made for the song. Continuing the club play goal started with "Dancing in the Dark", Arthur Baker created the 12-inch "Undercover Mix" of "Cover Me". This was a large-scale transformation: a new bass line was cut, an unused backing vocal by industry legend Jocelyn Brown was restored, and reggae and dub elements were introduced. It was released on October 15, 1984. As with the previous effort, the result displeased some of Springsteen's more strait-laced fans, but did gain actual club play: the remix went to number 11 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
Tracklist: 01.Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (Blaster Mix) (6:08) 02.Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (Radio Remix) (4:40) 03.Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (Dub) (5:25) “Dancing in the Dark” is a 1984 song, written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. Adding up-tempo synthesizer riffs and some syncopation to his sound for the first time, it became his biggest hit and, as the first single released from the LP Born in the U.S.A., propelled it to become the best-selling album of Springsteen’s career. In a first-for-Springsteen effort to gain dance and club play for his music, Arthur Baker created the 12-inch “Blaster Mix” of “Dancing in the Dark”, wherein he reworked the album version. The remix was released on July 2, 1984. The result generated a lot of media buzz for Springsteen, as well as actual club play; the remix went to #7 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and had the most sales of any 12-inch single in the United States in 1984. Released as a single prior to the album’s release, the song spent four weeks at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (his highest charting song to date) in June–July 1984 (it was kept off the #1 spot by Duran Duran’s “The Reflex” and that year’s song of the summer, Prince’s “When Doves Cry”). It did reach #1 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart. It was also the first of a record-tying seven top 10 hit singles to be released from Born in the U.S.A. “Dancing in the Dark” also held the #1 spot for six weeks on Billboard’s Top Rock Tracks chart. Although the song only peaked at #5 in Australia, it remained on the charts for most of 1984 and was that country’s highest selling single of the year. It spent a total of 64 weeks in the Top 100. In the UK, “Dancing in the Dark” originally reached number 28 in the UK Singles Chart when released in May 1984. However, the song was re-released in January 1985 and subsequently reached number 4 in the charts, becoming the 27th best-selling single of the year. The recording also won Springsteen his first Grammy Award, picking up the prize for Best Rock Vocal Performance in 1985. It also won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance. In the 1985 Rolling Stone readers poll, “Dancing in the Dark” was voted “Song of the Year”. The track has since gone on to earn further recognition and is as such listed one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Adams - Reggae Christmas (2:49) 02.Bryan Adams Band - Plum Pudding (2:41) "Reggae Christmas" is a 1984 Christmas song by Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams. It was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. This special US 7" was issued by the official Bryan Adams fan club in 1984. Pressed on festive green vinyl, the single also includes the exclusive b-side track "Plum Pudding" which is a special holiday greeting from Bryan and his band. "Reggae Christmas" would later appear as the b-side for the Bryan Adams single "Christmas Time".
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Adams - Run To You (Specially Remixed Version) (3:54) 02.Bryan Adams - I'm Ready (3:58) 03.Bryan Adams - Cuts Like A Knife (5:12) "Run to You" is a rock song written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance for Adams' fourth studio album, Reckless. It was the first single released from the album and is still one of Adams's most recognizable and popular songs. The song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has appeared on all of Adams' compilation albums. The single was certified Gold in Canada in 1985. "Run to You" was released in October 1984 and became one of the most successful songs from Reckless on the American rock charts and arguably one of Adams most recognizable and popular songs. "Run to You" was released worldwide on October 18, 1984. The song reached the top ten on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and was Adams first number one hit on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and number six on the Billboard Hot 100. "Run to You" reached the top twenty on the Canadian singles chart and remained there for seven weeks. "Run to You" reached the highest Canadian chart positions Adams had attained at the time of release and became his second top twenty single in Canada. "Run to You" was released the following month in Ireland and peaked at number 8 and reached number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. It was his second single to chart in Europe. Stewart Mason from Allmusic said "Run to You" was the first of the album's six Top 30 hits, and in retrospect, "one of the weakest of the lot. Although the song has a thundering chorus, the kind that sounds truly excellent blasting through FM speakers, there is quite literally not much else to the song: of the song's nearly four-minute length, over half of the song is devoted to repeats of the chorus and an unimaginative instrumental breakdown that leads into a seemingly endless vamp on the chorus to fade." The long instrumental is indicative of the theme of the music video where the protagonist is serenading his guitar as the object of his affection. The music video was shot in London, England and later Los Angeles.[9] Directed by Steve Barron, it was nominated for the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards in five different categories: Best Direction, Best Special Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Editing and Best Cinematography. While the song didn't win any of the awards, it has received more MTV Video Music Award nominations than any other of Adams' songs. The English actress Lysette Anthony appears in the video.
Tracklist: 01.Cabaret Voltaire - Sensoria (7:55) 02.Cabaret Voltaire - Cut The Damn Camera (3:51) "Sensoria" was the first single taken from the sixth full-length studio album by British electronic band Cabaret Voltaire. Released in October 1984 the single peaked at #96 on the U.K. singles chart. The video for "Sensoria" was directed by Peter Care, and attracted airplay on MTV. It was voted Best Video of the Year by the Los Angeles Times in 1985, and was later procured by the New York Museum of Modern Art.
Tracklist: 01.Captain Sensible - There Are More Snakes Than Ladders (Remix) (4:08) 02.Captain Sensible - There Are More Snakes Than Ladders (Folk Version) (3:31) 03.Captain Sensible - The 4 Marys Go Go Dance All Night At The Groovy Cellar (6:23) "There Are More Snakes Than Ladders" is a 1984 Non-album single by English musician Captain Sensible released by A&M Records. Produced by Tony Mansfield the song reached #57 on the UK singles chart on July 29, 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Carol Jiani - Touch And Go Lover (Extended Version) (6:56) 02.Carol Jiani - Touch And Go Lover (Edited Version) (4:13) 03.Carol Jiani - Touch And Go Lover (Dub Version) (4:59) "Touch And Go Lover" is a 1984 single by Nigerian singer based in England, Carol Jiani. The song was her her last Joe LaGreca production, remixed for the US release by John Robie.
Tracklist: 01.Carol Lynn Townes - Believe In The Beat (Special Dance Mix) (5:57) 02.Carol Lynn Townes - Believe In The Beat (Instrumental) (4:29) "Believe In The Beat" was the second single released by American soul singer Carol Lynn Townes. The song was produced by Ollie Brown for the film, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, in which Townes appeared at the end, performing the song. "Believe In The Beat" peaked at #109 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, #25 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #20 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #65 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks, and #56 on the U.K. Singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Cat Miller - Ready Or Not (Special Remix) (6:13) 02.Cat Miller - Ready Or Not (Instrumental) (6:40) "Ready Or Not" is the debut single by American singer Cat Miller released in Belgium on January 20, 1984 on ARS Records . Miller was a member of the local church choir before joining the group Chanson in 1979. Later she sang with the group Carnival. She then toured with The Brothers Johnson and War as a solo artist. Cat Miller worked as a session artist with Stacy Lattisaw, Hiroshima and others. Now known as Mary Catherine.
Tracklist: 01.Chaka Khan - I Feel For You (Remix) (7:12) 02.Chaka Khan - I Feel For You (Edit) (4:03) 03.Chaka Khan - Chinatown (4:34) "I Feel for You" is a song written by Prince that originally appeared on his 1979 self-titled album, one of two songs on that album (along with "I Wanna Be Your Lover") written as demos for Patrice Rushen, though neither appeared on any Rushen album. The most successful and well known version was recorded by female R&B singer Chaka Khan, appearing on her 1984 album, I Feel for You. Prince, as songwriter, won the 1985 Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Khan's version featured an all-star supporting cast, with rapping from Melle Mel Mel of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, guitar, drum programming, bass guitar, keyboards and arrangement by Reggie Griffin, bass synthesizer and programming by The System's David Frank and chromatic harmonica playing by Stevie Wonder. The song also uses vocal samples from Wonder's "Fingertips". The repetition of Khan's name by Melle Mel at the beginning of the song was originally a mistake made by producer Arif Mardin ), who then decided to keep it. This version of the song became a million-selling smash in the U.S. and UK, and it helped to relaunch Khan's career. The song hit No. 1 on the Cash Box singles chart and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in November-December 1984. The song remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for 26 weeks and became one of Billboard's five biggest pop songs of the year for 1985. The single reached No. 1 on both the U.S. dance and R&B charts in late 1984, remaining atop both for three weeks each. In addition, the song also reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. While touring with Prince in 1998 in support of her collaborative album, Come 2 My House, Khan and Prince performed "I Feel for You" as a duet. The Pointer Sisters recorded the song in 1982, two years before Khan's version was a hit, on their album So Excited!. Rebbie Jackson recorded it for her 1984 debut album Centipede.
Tracklist: 01.Chaka Khan - This Is My Night (Extended Version) (6:11) 02.Chaka Khan - Caught In The Act (3:46) "This Is My Night" is a song by Chaka Khan from the album I Feel for You. The song went to number one for one week on the Billboard dance chart in 1985. The single also peaked at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the R&B chart. A variation of the song was used by HBO as its theme music for Next On bumpers and promos from May to November 1985 (as the centerpiece of the Make the Magic Shine campaign).
Tracklist: 01.Chicago - Along Comes A Woman (Dance Mix) (6:12) "Along Comes a Woman" is a song produced by David Foster and written by Peter Cetera and Mark Goldenberg for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago 17 (1984), with Cetera singing lead vocals. The fourth single released from that album, it reached #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video featured Peter Cetera in an Indiana Jones / Casablanca type setting in the jungle. It was released in what was known to be the "music video age" of MTV. The US 12" promo features a dance mix by Chilean-born American record producer, music mixer and audio engineerHumberto Gatica. The same mix appears on both sides of the single.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - It's A Miracle / Miss Me Blind (US Remix) (9:09) 02.Culture Club - Love Twist (Live) (4:24) 03.Culture Club - Melting Pot (Live) (4:30) "Miss Me Blind" is a song by English new wave band Culture Club. In the U.S. it was the third single released from Colour by Numbers, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1984. This gave the band its sixth consecutive Top 10 hit. The single was also released in Canada (where it also reached number 5), Brazil, Australia and Japan. It was also the band's biggest R&B hit, reaching #5 on Billboard's 'Soul' chart. The song includes a reference to the title of Culture Club's previous album. Lead singer Boy George states in the song "But you know, I'm never really sure, If you're just kissing to be clever", the name of Culture Club's debut album. "It's a Miracle", was released on it's own as the fifth and final single from Colour by Numbers. The song became the group's sixth top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number four. It reached number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit the top five in Canada. It was the band's first US release to miss the Top 10; however, the song still received considerable airplay there during the summer of 1984. A very popular 12" was issued, gaining big success in American clubs and elsewhere. The popular extended 12" version contained extracts of the other Culture Club hit of the spring, "It's a Miracle". In the US, the "Miss Me Blind" / "It's a Miracle" 12" single reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in May 1984. Backing vocals on "Miss Me Blind" were performed by R&B singer Jermaine Stewart. The B-side is a live rendition of "Love Twist", a track from their first album. It was recorded in December 1983. An additional live track, "Melting Pot" (a cover of the song by the group Blue Mink), from the same show was available only on the 12-inch single.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - The Medal Song (Extended Mix) (6:23) 02.Culture Club - Don't Go Down That Street (6:30) "The Medal Song" was the second single released from the 1984 album "Waking Up With The House On Fire" by British new wave band Culture Club. "The Medal Song" is about the 1930s American actress Frances Farmer, who was featured on the sleeve of the single. The single was only released in Europe, Japan , and Australia. "The Medal Song" peaked at #32 in the UK, #14 Ireland, and #50 in New Zealand. The b-side "Don't Go Down That Street" features Japanese chatting by Miko, Boy George's friend at the time. That song was recorded especially to be a B-Side, after the other songs were made for the Waking Up album. There are two versions of the track: one short for the single in Japan, and another, around six minutes long, which can be found as the B-Side of various singles. Even though the song was available as a B-side in most countries (it was also the B-side of "Mistake No. 3" in Canada and the U.S.), it still received a separate release in Japan as a single in 1985 for the Japan-only "Love Is Love EP", where it peaked at number 69. "The Medal Song (Extended Mix)" was omitted from the remastered re-issue of "Waking Up With The House On Fire".
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - The War Song (Ultimate Dance Mix) (6:50) 02.Culture Club - The War Song (Shriek Mix) (6:17) 03.Culture Club - La Cancion De Guerra (4:04) "The War Song" is a 1984 song by the British band Culture Club which features background vocals by Clare Torry. It was the lead single from the band's third album Waking Up with the House on Fire. The song became the group's seventh top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number two. In the U.S. the single peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit the top ten in many countries including Canada (#7), Ireland (#1), Italy (#3) and Australia (#2). While very popular at the time, it was not appreciated by some music critics for some weakness in the lyrics and less original arrangements. The song was assisted by a popular music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, which features hundreds of children dressed as skeletons. Lead singer Boy George is shown with his new flame-red hair, and also employs four wigs in black, white, yellow and blue. In many countries, the single was released with a B-Side consisting of a native-language version (Spanish, French, Japanese or German) of the song. It was available in two different extended versions, a first in Culture Club discography. Its 7" picture disc was shelved, and the only remaining copies are very rare. It was Culture Club's last UK top 5 hit before 1998's "I Just Wanna Be Loved". The record labels list the album title as "Waking Up In A Burning House".
Tracklist: 01.Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Extended Version) (6:05) 02.Cyndi Lauper - Fun With V. Knutsn (Instrumental) (7:09) 03.Cyndi Lauper - Xtra Fun (5:07) "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is a song made famous by Cyndi Lauper four years after it was written by Robert Hazard. It was the first major single released by Lauper as a solo artist and the lead single from her debut studio album, She's So Unusual (1983). Lauper's version gained recognition as a feminist anthem and was promoted by a Grammy-winning music video. It has been covered, either as a studio recording or in a live performance, by over 30 other artists. The single was Lauper's breakthrough hit, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a worldwide hit throughout late 1983 and early 1984. It is considered one of Lauper's signature songs and was a widely popular song during the 1980s. The lists "Rolling Stone and MTV: '100 Greatest Pop Songs': 1–50", "Rolling Stone: The 100 Top Music Videos" and "VH1: 100 Greatest Videos" ranked the song at No. 22, No. 39 and No. 45, respectively. The song received Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song was written by Robert Hazard, who recorded a demo of it in 1979. Hazard wrote the song from a male point of view. Lauper's version appeared on her 1983 debut solo record She's So Unusual. Lauper changed some of the lyrics at the suggestion of her producer and she also had her own suggestions about how her version should sound. The track is a synthesizer-backed anthem, from a feminist perspective, conveying the point that all women really want is to have the same experiences that men can have.[9] Gillian G. Gaar, author of She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll (2002), described the single and corresponding video as a "strong feminist statement", an "anthem of female solidarity" and a "playful romp celebrating female camaraderie." Cash Box said that "Robert Hazard’s original male point of view is transformed into a cheerleader-like sing-along for party girls, and the Toni Basil–like beat is augmented by a hooky, ringing guitar." The song was released in late 1983 but much of its success on the charts came during the first half of 1984. The single reached the Top 10 in over 25 countries and reached No. 1 in ten of those countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, and Norway. It also reached No. 2 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In the United States, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 80 on December 17, 1983. It ultimately peaked at No. 2 on March 10, 1984, where it stayed for two weeks, behind Van Halen's "Jump". In the United Kingdom, the song entered the chart at No. 50 on January 14, 1984, and peaked at No. 2 on February 4, 1984, where it stayed for one week. In Ireland, the song entered the chart on January 29, 1984. It peaked at No. 1 for two weeks and was on the chart for a total of seven weeks. In Australia, the song debuted on the Kent Music Report Top 100 on February 27, 1984. It entered the Top 10 in only its third week on the chart and reached No. 1 on March 26, 1984. It topped the chart for two weeks and then remained at No. 2 for four weeks behind Nena's "99 Luftballons". It stayed on the chart for 21 weeks and was the 9th biggest-selling single of the year. In Belgium, the song debut at No. 38 on February 18, 1984, and peaked at No. 4 on April 7, 1984. In the Netherlands, the song entered the chart at No. 38 on February 25, 1984, and peaked at No. 4 on March 31, 1984. In Sweden, the song entered at No. 13 on March 6, 1984, and peaked at No. 5 on April 3, 1984, charting for six weeks. In Switzerland, the song entered the chart at No. 15 on April 1, 1984, and peaked at No. 6 on April 29, 1984. In New Zealand, the song debuted at No. 21 on April 1, 1984, and peaked at No. 1 on May 6, 1984, where it stayed for three weeks. In Austria, the single entered at No. 3 on May 1, 1984, which was its peak position. In Netherland and New Zealand "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" made the year end charts for the Top 100 of 1984. On the ARC (American Radio Chart), "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" reached #1 and made the Top 40 songs of the year for 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Cyndi Lauper - She Bop (Special Dance Mix) (6:25) 02.Cyndi Lauper - She Bop (Instrumental) (5:21) "She Bop" is a song by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, released as the third single from her debut studio album She's So Unusual. It reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in September 1984. Worldwide, the song is her most commercially successful single after "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time", and reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart and number 6 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "She Bop" was her third consecutive Top 5 on the Hot 100. The song was considered controversial, as it dealt with the subject matter of masturbation. It was also included on the Parents Music Resource Center's "Filthy Fifteen" list, due to its sexual lyrics; this led to the creation of the Parental Advisory sticker. (Other songs on the "Filthy Fifteen" list included tracks by Madonna, Prince, and AC/DC.) In an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Lauper stated that she recorded the vocals of the song while nude. Lauper said she wanted little kids to think the song was about dancing, and to understand the real meaning as they got older. It could receive airplay as she never directly stated in the song what the meaning was. Lauper stated at a concert during her 2013 She's So Unusual anniversary tour that she recorded the song topless in a dark room and tickled herself under her arms, which is why there is her laughter on the track. "She Bop" was released on July 2, 1984 and became a success. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #52 in the issue dated July 21, 1984, and spent a total of twenty-five weeks on the chart, reaching a peak position of #3 in the issue dated September 8, 1984. It was the third single from Lauper's debut album to make the top 10 of the Hot 100. The single also reached number ten on the Hot Dance/Club Play Songs chart the week of September 15, 1984 and placed at 34 on the Billboard year-end chart of 1984. On April 17, 1989, the song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the shipment of a million copies across the United States.
Tracklist: 01.Dalis Car - The Judgement Is The Mirror (4:36) 02.Dalis Car - High Places (3:33) 03.Dalis Car - Lifelong Moments (4:15) Dalis Car was a musical group formed in 1984 by Peter Murphy (vocalist), Mick Karn (bassist, keyboardist, guitarist, saxophonist) and Paul Vincent Lawford (rhythm construction). The band was formed soon after Murphy and Karn left their former bands (Bauhaus and Japan, respectively). They took their name from a Captain Beefheart song from his album, Trout Mask Replica. Initially, they recorded one album, The Waking Hour (UK No. 84), and released one single, "The Judgement is the Mirror" (UK No. 66). The recording of the album took place in unusual circumstances, as neither Karn nor Murphy spent much time together in the recording studio, preferring to send tapes back and forth between each other, to work on alone.
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (Jellybean Remix) (7:32) 02.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (Larry Levan Extended Remix) (5:57) "I Can Dream About You" is a song performed by American singer Dan Hartman for the soundtrack album of the film Streets of Fire. Released in 1984 as a single from the soundtrack, and included on Hartman's album I Can Dream About You, it reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song first appeared in Streets of Fire, where it was performed by the fictional group The Sorels. The real voice behind the version used in the film was Winston Ford, but Hartman's version was the one used on the soundtrack album and released as a single. In a Songfacts interview with the film's musical director, Kenny Vance, he recalled "The same guy that sings lead on that and "Countdown to Love," a song that I wrote for the film, was a guy working at a Radio Shack (Winston Ford), and I think when you look at the film and The Sorels are singing it live in the movie, that was the version that was supposed to come out, and I recorded that version. But then when Dan Hartman heard it, I don't know what happened next, but I know that he took that guy's voice off and he put his own on, and he had a hit with it. Hollywood is a very slippery place." Originally, producer Jimmy Iovine had asked Hartman to write a song for a film he was working on. Hartman was told that the song was going to be sung by four black guys in a concert situation within the film, and Hartman ended up thinking about a demo he made of "I Can Dream About You." Hartman then went through some legal maneuvering to get the benefit of his breakthrough. The use of the song in the film being performed by actors did not feature Hartman on vocals but a studio singer. After some contract negotiating, Hartman insisted he sing the song on the soundtrack, and that his version be released if a single were to be issued from the soundtrack album. Additionally, any music video had to feature his own voice using the song. These clauses helped Hartman become an "overnight sensation." Both Hartman and Iovine worked on his 1984, same-titled solo album I Can Dream About You, following the song's use in the film. The album would spawn two other Top 40 charting singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 – "We Are the Young" and "Second Nature".
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - We Are The Young (Club Version) (6:51) 02.Dan Hartman - We Are The Young (Instrumental Version) (6:52) 03.Dan Hartman - We Are The Young (LP Version) (4:18) "We Are the Young" is a 1984 crossover single by Dan Hartman. The single was his third and last to hit number one on the dance chart in the U.S. The single also crossed over to the pop chart where it peaked at number twenty-five and on the soul singles chart, where it reached number fifty-eight.
Tracklist: 01.Danny Elfman - Gratitude (Extended Dance Version) (6:44) 02.Danny Elfman - Gratitude (Tornado Version) (7:02) 03.Danny Elfman - Gratitude (Short Version) (4:47) "Gratitude" is a Danny Elfman song recorded with his band Oingo Boingo and taken from the album So-Lo. The band chose to record the song as a "backup band" for their longtime frontman primarily to circumvent a dispute with their label. It has also been stated that this was an opportunity for the band to record songs that had been deemed unsuitable for a proper Oingo Boingo album. The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the film Beverly Hills Cop. In the United States "Gratitude" debuted on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart on January 26, 1985. After spending nine weeks on the survey "Gratitude" peaked at #17.
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Method Of Modern Love (7:50) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Method Of Modern Love (Dub Version) (6:21) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Bank On Your Love (4:15) "M·e·t·h·o·d O·f Modern L·o·v·e" is a song by the American duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. It was released as the second single from their 1984 album, Big Bam Boom. The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1985. Billboard said that Hall & Oates "pop-r&b style renews its freshness and interest." The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 when "Out of Touch" was still on the top of the chart; it debuted at #50 for the week ending December 15. After eight weeks it peaked at #5 staying there for a week; the single remained on the chart for 19 weeks. Curiously, on the January 19, 1985, issue this song was at #21 while the aforementioned Out of Touch was at #22.
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch (Video Mix) (4:29) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Dance On Your Knees (Extended Mix) (6:40) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everytime You Go Away (Remix Version) (5:07) "Out of Touch" is a 1984 song by Dryl Hall & John Oates. This lead single from their 1984 album Big Bam Boom was their last Billboard Hot 100 number one, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in December 1984. It became the duo's fourteenth consecutive top 40 hit since 1980. The song often segued from "Dance on Your Knees" which is the opening song of the album. The music video also contains the "Dance on Your Knees" intro, which segues into an edit of the 12" remix version.
Tracklist: 01.David Austin - Turn To Gold (Extended Swing Mix) (5:19) 02.David Austin - Turn To Gold (Swing Mix) (2:29) 03.David Austin - Turn To Gold (Instrumental) (3:42) David Austin (born 14 July 1962) is a professional songwriter from the United Kingdom, who first had a hit single in 1984 called "Turn to Gold", released on Parlophone. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 21 July 1984. It remained in the chart for three weeks, reaching #68. The single featured backing vocals from George Michael, who called Austin his best friend in the documentary film, A Different Story. As co-writers Austin and Michael have been collaborating since 1983. Their joint work includes the download-only single "John and Elvis Are Dead", their biggest hit "You Have Been Loved" and "Look at Your Hands" from the album Faith, which also appeared on the US CD single of Michael's number one hit "Father Figure". Listen Without Prejudice, is the only original material studio album of Michael's which does not feature any collaboration with Austin.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Blue Jean (Extended Dance Mix) (5:16) 02.David Bowie - Dancing With The Big Boys (Extended Dance Mix) (7:27) 03.David Bowie - Dancing With The Big Boys (Extended Dub Mix) (7:14) "Blue Jean" is a song from the album Tonight by David Bowie. One of only two tracks on the album to be written entirely by Bowie, it was released as a single ahead of the album. Loosely inspired by Eddie Cochran, the song was an uncomplicated composition, recalling earlier Bowie rockers such as "The Jean Genie," and is generally regarded as one of the better parts of a disappointing album. Following the huge commercial success of Bowie's previous album, Let's Dance, its singles and the Serious Moonlight Tour, "Blue Jean" was launched with massive promotion. Julien Temple was engaged to direct a 21-minute short film to promote the song, Jazzin' for Blue Jean. The song performance segment from this was also used as a more conventional music video. "Blue Jean" was a hit in the UK and America, reaching No. 6 and No. 8, respectively.
The song would remain in Bowie's live repertoire for the rest of his career, being performed on tours in 1987, 1990 and 2004. Interviewed in 1987 and asked to compare a track like "Time Will Crawl" to "Blue Jean," Bowie said "'Blue Jean' is a piece of sexist rock 'n roll. [laughs] It's about picking up birds. It's not very cerebral, that piece." The flip side "Dancing with the Big Boys," which Bowie also co-wrote with Iggy Pop, was written and recorded in eight hours as Bowie and Pop egged each other on. In what was described as an "exhilarating rush," Bowie and Pop "went in [to the studio] with a few bottles of beer and would virtually bellow out anything that came into their heads," said Hugh Padgham. "And I just recorded it all." The song is about the "little guy" being crushed by "oppressive corporate structures." The lyrics were taken from a backlog of unused lyrics; the line "this dot marks your location" was a reference to a "lengthy irritating stay" at a New York Hotel (Bowie had been looking at the hotel room's fire escape map), and "Your family is a football team" was a reference to the immigrant families working in New York; "the whole family [has] to work together for survival." The track elicited this from Bowie: There's a particular sound I'm after that I haven't really got yet; I'll either crack it on the next album or retire from it. I think I got quite close to it on "Dancing with the Big Boys." ... I got very musical over the last couple of years - trying to write musically and develop things the way people used to write in the Fifties. I stayed away from experimentation. Now, I think I should be a bit more adventurous. And in "Big Boys," Iggy and I broke away from all that for one track, and it came nearer to the sound I was looking for than anything else.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Tonight (Vocal Dance Mix) (4:29) 02.David Bowie - Tumble And Twirl (Extended Dance Mix) (5:04) 03.David Bowie - Tonight (Dub) (4:19) "Tonight" is a song written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop for Iggy's second solo album, Lust for Life, released in 1977. The song was later made into the title track for Bowie's own album Tonight. Bowie re-recorded the song with guest vocalist Tina Turner in 1984 for his album of the same name. The song was recorded as a duet but the single was only credited to Bowie. The original spoken word introduction of the 1977 version, establishing that the lyric is addressed to a lover dying of a heroin overdose, was excised for Bowie’s version because Bowie regarded the introduction as an "idiosyncracy" of Iggy Pop that did not match his own personal vocabulary. Bowie also stated that he didn't want to "inflict" that part of the song on Tina Turner, either. The reggae-flavoured song reached only #53 in the UK singles charts (the first ‘current’ Bowie single to miss the top 40 since "Be My Wife" in 1976). In the US the song also peaked at the #53 position on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - Mighty Mix (Part 1) (7:48) 02.Dead Or Alive - Mighty Mix (Part 2) (8:08) "Mighty Mix" is a 1984 UK promo only 12" released by new wave band Dead Or Alive. Not quite as rare as the Japanese only "Flip Out" mix but still a rather scarce Dead Or Alive item.
Released only in the UK as a 12" promo "Mighty Mix" is a megamix featuring tracks taken from Dead Or Alive's debut LP "Sophisticated Boom Boom", the "Mighty Mix (Part 1)" did appear as the b-side to You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) in several countries but was labeled as "Mighty Mix (Part 2)".
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - That's The Way (I Like It) (Dance Version) (5:59) 02.Dead Or Alive - Keep That Body Strong (That's The Way I Like It) (3:38) "That's The Way (I Like It)" is a song originally released by the American group KC and the Sunshine Band in 1975. In 1984 British New Wave/Synth-pop band Dead Or Alive released the song as the fourth single taken from the bands debut LP "Sophisticated Boom Boom". The song became the band's first UK Top 40 single peaking at #22. "That's The Way (I Like It)" was also Dead Or Alive's second U.S. dance hit reaching #28 on the Billboard Dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - What I Want (84 Dance Mix) (5:53) 02.Dead Or Alive - The Stranger (Re-recorded Version) (4:53) "What I Want" is a song written and recorded by English band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released in August 1983 as the second single from Dead or Alive's debut album Sophisticated Boom Boom. The song was not a success when originally released, peaking at number eighty-eight in the UK Singles Chart. After Dead or Alive's UK top-forty success of "That's the Way (I Like It)", "What I Want" was re-issued in June 1984. It did not fare much better during its second chart run, placing only one position higher, at number eighty-seven. This 12" is the 1984 re-issue which includes an alternate "Dance Mix" than what appeared on the 1983 version. "The Stranger" was originally released in 1982 as an independant single on Black Eyes Records. After it’s realease Dead Or Alive was signed to Epic Records and re-recorded the song for the b-side release of "What I Want" the song did not appear on the original "Sophisticated Boom Boom" LP.
Tracklist: 01.Dean Ray - In La La (Dance Version) (5:14) 02.Dean Ray - In La La (LP Version) (3:22) "In La La" is a 1984 new wave single released by Dean Ray. There is not much information available about Dean Ray he only released one single and one album titled "The earth Stood Still". A music video was released for "In La La" which recieved heavy rotation on MTV.
Tracklist: 01.Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Extended Dance Remix) (6:00) 02.Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Instrumental) (4:11) 03.Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Dance Remix Edit) (3:35) "Let's Hear It for the Boy" was the second number-one song for Deniece Williams and appeared on the soundtrack to the feature film Footloose. It climbed to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on May 26, 1984, as well as number one on the dance and R&B charts, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was certified platinum in the US, gold in Canada and silver in the UK by the RIAA, Music Canada and the British Phonographic Industry respectively. The music video was released in mid-April 1984. The song features background vocals from George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who would go on to form the duo Boy Meets Girl. *As a Bonus Track I have included the "Dance Remix Edit" taken from the U.S. 12" Promo. This edit is a vinyl only exclusive mix.
Tracklist: 01.Depeche Mode - Blasphemous Rumours (Edit) (5:08) 02.Depeche Mode - Something To Do (LP Version) (3:46) 03.Depeche Mode - (Set Me Free) Remotivate Me (Edit) (4:13) Released in October 1984 "Blasphemous Rumours" is Depeche Mode's twelfth UK single. The song was taken from the album Some Great Reward. In the UK the single peaked at #16 while in the US it did not chart. This rare US 12" promo features a superb 'two-face' custom picture sleeve unique to this release. According to Depeche Mode's official site the two edits are actually the single versions and were mislabeled by Sire Records.
Tracklist: 01.Diana Ross - Swept Away (Long Version) (7:37) 02.Diana Ross - Swept Away (Instrumental Version) (7:17) "Swept Away" is a rock-flavored dance song written by Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates) with Sara Allen, produced by Hall with Arthur Baker, and recorded by singer Diana Ross for her album of the same name. Ross released the song as a single on the RCA label in 1984. The song talked about how the narrator thought she was in love with a special person only to find out that she had just been "swept away" after catching her lover cheating on her sending her into a rage and panic. In the music video, directed by Dominic Orlando in Manhattan and on location in Long Island, Ross is seduced by a Frenchman and falls in love with him only to find out, after arriving unannounced in a bar, that he's cheating on her with another French girl in a stylized Apache Dance. She then confronts the man hitting him repeatedly, and later fights with the French girl who ends up being knocked out unconscious by the singer. Later in the video, the Frenchman tries to fight his way back into her life only to have Ross accidentally push him from a lighthouse tower into the water. It was one of Ross' most popular videos, and her first to air on MTV. The music video was blown up to 35mm for projection during Diana Ross' live performances at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. There's also an extended version of the video edited for the 12" dance club remix. Baker had been a club DJ turned remixer who was just breaking into production, and the twelve-inch version became one of Ross' most successful, reaching number one on the Dance/Disco chart. The single also reached nineteen on the US pop singles chart and number three on the R&B singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Digette - Fred From Jupiter (Long Version) (4:11) 02.Digette - Fred From Jupiter (Short Version) (2:34) "Fred From Jupiter" was a new wave single recorded by English group Digette on Sire Records in 1984. The group consited of members Lisa Michaelis (vocals, keyboards), Min Thometz (vocals) and Ivan Ivan (vocals, keyboard, percussion). "Fred From Jupiter" was originally released and recorded in 1981 by the German group Die Doraus Und Die Marinas under the title "Fred Vom Jupiter". "Fred From Jupiter" was the only single ever released by Digette.
Tracklist: 01.Divine - You Think You're A Man (8:04) 02.Divine - You Think You're A Man (Radio Mix) (3:36) 03.Divine - Give It Up (3:05) "You Think You're a Man" is a single by American performance artist Divine, released in 1984. The song also appeared on the compilation album The Story So Far, released the same year. It was written by Geoff Deane, formerly the lead singer and main songwriter with both the Leyton Buzzards and Modern Romance, and his sometime songwriting partner Keith Miller. Geoff Deane later went on to write the cross dressing-themed movie Kinky Boots. "You Think You're a Man" was the first single produced by Stock/Aitken/Waterman to reach the UK Top 75 chart, peaking at number 16 in August 1984 and number 14 on the Irish Singles Chart. It spent nine weeks on the German Singles Chart, peaking at number 32 in September 1984. It was Divine's third Top 40 single on the chart. The single was most successful in Australia, where it reached number 8 in October 1984 (for two weeks) and remained on the Kent Music Report Top 100 chart for 18 weeks. It also became Divine's first single to chart on the New Zealand Singles Chart. It debuted and peaked at number 27 in March 1985, and spent four weeks on the chart.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Supernatural Love (6:12) 02.Donna Summer - Face The Music (4:14) "Supernatural Love" is the second single from Donna Summer's 1984 Cats Without Claws album. The song released on October 23, 1984 by Geffen Records (US) and Warner Bros. Records (UK). It was written by Summer, Michael Omartian and Bruce Sudano, and produced by Omartian. The typically 1980s synthesized song was remixed for its release as a single and became a minor hit in the US. It was accompanied by a very colourful video again featuring Donna and husband Bruce Sudano as a star-crossed couple chasing each other through time when he is abducted by an evil enchantress—from the stone age into current 1980s New Wave, where Donna pursues the enchantress in order to save him. While the single only peaked at #75 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, it fared better on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart at #39.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Bew Moon On Monday (Remix) (6:04) 02.Duran Duran - Tiger Tiger (Remix) (3:25) 03.Duran Duran - New Moon On Monday (4:16) "New Moon on Monday" is the tenth single by the English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 23 January 1984 in the United Kingdom. The second single to be taken from the band's third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), the song was another success, reaching the top-ten on both the UK and US charts. On 11 February 1984, the single reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart and on 17 March, it reached number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, after entering on 14 January 1984 at number 56. It did not chart well in Australia and Scandinavia, territories where its predecessor, "Union of the Snake", had been a big hit. This trend was reversed with the next single, "The Reflex", which became a worldwide number-one hit. In a retrospective review, "New Moon on Monday" was praised by Allmusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco, who wrote: "The music holds the unusual lyrics together by wedding effervescent verse melodies that bounce high and low to a triumphant-sounding chorus with a rousing feel." The music video for "New Moon on Monday" was filmed by director Brian Grant during the icy first week of January 1984, in the village of Noyers in France. It has a loosely sketched storyline in which the band appear as members of an underground rebellion called "La Luna" (the name is one of the few connections between the video's content and the song lyrics), organizing a revolt against a modern (1980s-era computers are used) oppressive militaristic regime, apparently in France. "We set out to make a little movie", recalled Grant. "I'm not sure we succeeded." He was not the first choice to shoot the video, as Russell Mulcahy, director of many of the band's other videos, was unavailable. Several versions of this video exist. The longest is a 17-minute "movie version" which includes an extended introduction before the song starts (including a scene of dialogue between Simon Le Bon and the story's female lead, played by Patricia Barzyk, winner of the Miss France title in 1980; a brief snippet of "Union of the Snake" is also heard on a radio), and is set to an extended remix of the song. A shorter version, with a spoken French-dialogue intro, was originally submitted to MTV, who then later requested an even shorter version without the prologue. Yet another version was produced for the Dancing on the Valentine video collection, showing blue-lit scenes of the band members in front of a full-moon backdrop. All but one of the versions were included as easter eggs on the 2004 DVD compilation Greatest. Both Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes say this is the band's least favourite video. "Everybody ... hates it, particularly the dreadful scene at the end where we all dance together", Taylor wrote in his memoirs. "Even today, I cringe and leave the room if anyone plays [it]." He recalls that they were miserable since their Christmas holiday had been cut short to shoot the video, and spent most of the day on the dark and cold set drinking, to the point that he was "half cut" by the time the last scenes were shot. "It's one of the few times I've seen Nick dance". "New Moon on Monday" was backed with a remix of the instrumental "Tiger Tiger" done by Ian Little. The original version of the instrumental was found on the Seven and the Ragged Tiger album. The release was rounded out by an extended version of the title track.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - The Reflex (Dance Mix) (6:34) 02.Duran Duran - The Reflex (Dance Mix Edited) (4:22) 03.Duran Duran - Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) (4:55) ++ Of note the original transfer in 2012 was the USA 12" of "The Reflex" which was pressed at 33 ⅓ RPM it also did not include the live b-side track. For this NEW 2022 Transfer I decided to use the UK 12" which is pressed at 45 RPM for better sound fidelity along with the addition of "Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)" recorded live on the b-side. "The Reflex" is the eleventh single by English new wave band Duran Duran, released in 1984. The song was heavily remixed for single release and was the third and last to be taken from their third studio album Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983). The single became the band's first to reach the top of the US singles chart and their second to top the UK singles chart. "The Reflex" became the band's most successful single, topping the UK chart on 5 May 1984. It was their second UK No. 1, after 1983's "Is There Something I Should Know?", and would prove to be their last. The single entered the charts in America on 21 April 1984 at no. 46, became Duran Duran's first of two singles to hit no. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (for 2 weeks) on 23 June 1984 , and was a huge hit internationally. (Their only other single to hit no. 1 in the US was the title song to the 1985 James Bond film "A View to a Kill".) It was also the first of two songs that kept "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen out of the top spot (the other one being Prince's "When Doves Cry"). The band wanted it to be the lead single from Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), but their label did not like the warbling singing during the "why don't you use it" segments, thinking this would hinder its success as a stand-alone single track. The remixes for both the 7" and 12" singles were created by Nile Rodgers, of Chic fame. It was his first work with the band, and he would later go on to produce "The Wild Boys" single as well as the album Notorious (1986) and several tracks on Astronaut (2004). Producer Ian Little recalled the sound Nick Rhodes came up with on his Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard: "...whenever I hear that steel-drum part it always brings a smile to my face because it's so out of tune. Steel drums always are, but it was exactly right in terms of rhythm and tone. So a wood-block sound was mixed in to make it even more percussive and, successfully, it did the job." The live B-side "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" is a cover version of a Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel song, recorded 16 November 1982 at Hammersmith Odeon in London, with lead Rebel Steve Harley joining the band onstage.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - The Reflex (The Dance Mix) (6:35) 02.Duran Duran - The Reflex (The Dance Mix - Edited) (4:28) "The Reflex" is the eleventh single by Duran Duran, released worldwide on 16 April 1984. The song was heavily remixed for single release and was the third and last to be taken from their third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger. "The Reflex" became the band's most successful single. It was their second single to top the UK singles chart, after "Is There Something I Should Know?" in 1983, topping the chart on 5 May, and would prove to be their last UK #1. It was also Duran Duran's first single to hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (for two weeks) on 23 June 1984, and became a huge hit internationally. The band wanted it to be the lead single from Seven and the Ragged Tiger, but their label didn't like the warbling singing during the "why don't you use it" segments, thinking this would hinder its success as a stand alone single track. The remixes for both the 7" and 12" singles were done by Nile Rodgers, of Chic fame. It was his first work with the band, and he would later go on to produce "The Wild Boys" single as well as the album Notorious (1986) and several tracks on Astronaut (2004). Producer Ian Little recalls the sound Nick Rhodes came up with on his Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard: "...whenever I hear that steel-drum part it always brings a smile to my face because it's so out of tune. Steel drums always are, but it was exactly right in terms of rhythm and tone. So a wood-block sound was mixed in to make it even more percussive and, successfully, it did the job."
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - The Wild Boys (Wilder Than Wild Boys) (Extended Mix) (8:00) 02.Duran Duran - The Wild Boys (45) (4:16) 03.Duran Duran - (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement (1984) (4:09) "The Wild Boys" is the twelfth single by Duran Duran, released in October 1984. The song was the only studio track on the live album Arena, and was produced by Nile Rodgers, who had previously remixed the single "The Reflex". It was recorded at the end of July 1984 at Maison Rouge studios in London. "The Wild Boys" became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching #2 on the American Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks, behind "Out of Touch" by Hall & Oates and "Like a Virgin" by Madonna and also hitting #1 on the Cash Box Top 100 chart. It peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart, and also reached the top position in Germany and on the Canadian CHUM Chart. It became the band's biggest charting single in Australia, reaching #3. The band's parent album, "Arena", was certified Double Platinum in the United States. The idea for the song came from longtime Duran Duran video director Russell Mulcahy, who wanted to make a full-length feature film based on the surreal and sexual 1971 novel The Wild Boys: A Book Of The Dead by William S. Burroughs. He suggested that the band might create a modern soundtrack for the film in the same way that Queen would later provide a rock soundtrack for Mulcahy's 1986 movie Highlander. Singer Simon Le Bon began writing some lyrics based on Mulcahy's quick synopsis of the book, and the band created a harsh-sounding instrumental backdrop for them. The single was issued with six separate collectible covers – one featuring each individual band member and one of the band collectively. The B-side, "(I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement (Live)", was recorded at the 5 March 1984 show at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. This is the same concert where the video for "The Reflex" was filmed.
Tracklist: 01.Dynamic Hepnotics - Soul Kind Of Feeling (12" Hepno Mix) (5:12) 02.Dynamic Hepnotics - The Last To Know (2:42) "Soul Kind of Feeling" was a single released in September 1984 by Australian soul music group Dynamic Hepnotics from their album Take You Higher. It was their highest charting hit, which appeared on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in October 1984 and peaked at No. 5. In 1986, "Soul Kind of Feeling" won the APRA Music Award for 'Most Performed Australasian Popular Work'. "Soul Kind of Feeling" was written by lead singer, Robert Susz. The 12-inch single version, "Soul Kind of Feeling (12" Hepno Mix)" was remixed and extended from the earlier 7-inch single. Both were issued on Mushroom Records' White Label Records. The song featured prominently in the background in Australian soap opera Neighbours until the early nineties. The song was also performed in an episode of Home and Away by Dan Baker (Tim Campbell), at the reception of his wedding to Leah Patterson (Ada Nicodemou).
Tracklist: 01.Ebn-Ozn - Bag Lady (I Wonder) (Late Nite Version) (4:37) 02.Ebn-Ozn - Bag Lady (I Wonder) (Short Version) (3:49) 03.Ebn-Ozn - Bag Lady (I Wonder) (Instrumental Version) (7:04) Ebn-Ozn were an experimental synth-pop group formed in New York City in 1981. The duo composed of Ned "EBN" Liben (synthesizer) and Robert "OZN" Rosen (organ, vocals). The duo is best known for the 1983 hit single, "AEIOU, Sometimes Y." The bands second single was the uncharacteristically earnest dance-rock track "Bag Lady (I Wonder)" , the video for which starred Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress Imogene Coca. The single became a dance club hit and a minor radio hit in the US, while gaining hit status in Canada and Europe. "Bag Lady (I Wonder)" entered the Billboard dance Chart on March 3. 1984. The song spent 8 weeks on the chart peaking ar #36. After recording only one album, Feeling Cavalier, the duo parted ways in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (All Night Version) (9:07) 02.Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Monn (5:47) 03.Echo & the Bunnymen - Do It Clean (Live) (6:30) "The Killing Moon" is a song by the band Echo & the Bunnymen. It was released on 20 January 1984 as the lead single from their 1984 album, Ocean Rain. It is one of the band's highest-charting hits, reaching number nine in the UK Singles Chart, and often cited as the band's greatest song. Ian McCulloch has said: "When I sing "The Killing Moon", I know there isn't a band in the world who's got a song anywhere near that". In a retrospective review of the song, Allmusic journalist Stewart Mason wrote: "The smart use of strings amplifies the elegance of the tune, bringing both a musical richness and a sense of quiet dignity to the tune".
Tracklist: 01.Eddy Grant - Romancing The Stone (Edit) (3:31) 02.Eddy Grant - Romancing The Stone (Long Version) (9:07) 03.Eddy Grant - My Turn To Love You (A Live Recording From The Movie "Eddy Grant At Notting Hill Carnival") (8:30) In 1984 Eddy Grant had a minor hit single in the US with his original song written to accompany the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner film, Romancing the Stone. Despite being commissioned by the film's producers, all but the guitar solo would be cut from the film during its final edit. The song did not appear on its soundtrack. Grant released the song as a single with the original video that featured scenes from the film until it was re-edited without the Romancing the Stone clips. The song did appear on Grant's 1984 album Going For Broke. In May of 1984 the single peaked at #26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #52 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Passengers (Extended Remix) (5:40) 02.Elton John - Lonely Boy (Previously Unreleased) (4:48) 03.Elton John - Blue Eyes (3:26) Released in 1984 "Passengers" reached #5 in the Uk and was taken from the album "Breaking Hearts" the eighteenth studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John. It features the classic quartet of Elton John, Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson. This was the last studio album until 2001's Songs from the West Coast that would feature Nigel on drums. It was also the last in which Elton played all keyboards in the studio. There would be a backup keyboardist for every album on. This is the first album since Rock of the Westies without strings. This is one of only two albums with the classic quartet without Ray Cooper, the other being Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player. This would be the last album Dee Murray would play bass for before his death in 1992. This would also be the last Chris Thomas-produced album until Elton John's 1987 throat surgery and use of electronic and MIDI pianos in the studio. A 12" remix was released for "Passengers" and featured an unreleased track "Lonely Boy" and an extended remix of "Passengerss" remixed by Julian Mendelsohn.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) (Extended Version) (4:50) 02.Elton John - A Simple Man (3:49) "Sad Songs (Say So Much)" is a song by Elton John from the 1984 album Breaking Hearts. It is the closing track. It reached the number 5 position on the U.S. chart. The lyrics describe how you sometimes need to listen to old radio blues classics when you're feeling down, or when someone beloved has left you. In the years since then it has had modest radio airplay compared to some of the bigger 1980s singles from John. The music video, shot on a street in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, featured John in which he did not wear glasses for portions nor did he play a piano although he did when this was recorded.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Who Wears These Shoes (Extended Version) (6:04) 02.Elton John - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Recorded Live At Wembley - Previously Unreleased) (5:45) 03.Elton John - Tortured (Previously Unavailable) (4:38) "Who Wears These Shoes" was the second single taken from the LP "Breaking Hearts" by British singer/songwriter Elton John. The song peaked at #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on October 26, 1984 after spending seven weeks on the survey. The 12" included two previously unreleased b-side tracks a live version of the Motown classic "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Tortured" which was recently included in the Elton Johb compilation "Jewel Box".
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - Desire (Extended Version) (7:23) 02.Endgames - Look Now (3:52) "Desire" was the fourth single taken from the LP Building Beauty by Scottish new wave band Endgames. Hot off of supporting Howard Jones during his first sold out tour of the UK March-April 1984 "Desire" failed to catch on. so it sold poorly. Virgin then ended the band's contract and not long afterwards Endgames disbanded.
Tracklist: 01.Eric Carmen - I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (Jellybean Mix) (5:59) 02.Eric Carmen - I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (Instrumental) (3:29) "I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips" is a 1985 hit song by American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Eric Carmen. It was the lead single from his sixth album, which was his second eponymous album. The song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1985, becoming his sixth of eight Top 40 singles during his solo career. The song was a bigger adult contemporary hit, reaching number 10 in the United States and number 17 in Canada.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (Extended Mix) (7:57) 02.Eurythmics - Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (Single Version) (3:58) 03.Eurythmics - I Did It Just The Same (3:27) "Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" is a song performed by British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart for their album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother), which served as the soundtrack to the film Nineteen Eighty-Four, an adaptation of the political novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. The song was produced by Stewart. "Sexcrime" is a synthpop tune which features a heavily-sampled Lennox, utilizing snippets of her vocal performance to produce a stuttering effect. Also prominently featured is the voice of Stewart, with the aid of a vocoder, uttering the phrase "1984". It was the first of two singles released from the soundtrack album. The term "sexcrime" is one of several Newspeak words found within the novel. The single peaked at number four on the UK singles chart, becoming Eurythmics' sixth song in a row to enter the Top 10. It was also a big hit throughout Europe and became one of the duo's biggest selling singles in Australia. "Sexcrime" met with resistance on United States radio — its title and bleak lyrical content did not earn mainstream success. The music video (featuring a straightforward performance of the song by Lennox and Stewart) had limited rotation on MTV. It peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, but was much more successful on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it reached number two. "I Did It Just The Same" is derived from Orwell's text and is taken from a passage in the book where the protagonist, Winston Smith, relates how he committed "sexcrime" with a prostitute—initially deceived by her makeup, when he got close to her, he realised she was "about fifty - but I did it just the same".
Tracklist: 01.Evelyn Thomas - High-Energy (Original Version) (7:50) 02.Evelyn Thomas - High-Energy (Remix) (8:35) 03.Evelyn Thomas - High-Energy (Remix Instrumental Dub) (5:18) "High Energy" is the title of a 1984 song co-written and co-produced by Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench, and performed by American dance singer Evelyn Thomas. The song was very popular in dance clubs around the world, and it topped the American dance chart in September of that year. It also spent four weeks atop the singles chart in Germany, and peaked at #5 in the UK. It became one of the earliest successful songs within the genre of music that has come to be known as Hi-NRG.
Tracklist: 01.Face To Face - 10-9-8 (Dance Mix) (5:42) 02.Face To Face - Dub-9-8 (5:21) "10-9-8" is the debut single by new wave quintet from Boston, Massachusetts Face to Face, originally released in 1984 in the United States. It reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and number seven on the dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Face To Face - Under The Gun (Dance Mix) (7:02) 02.Face To Face - Run From The Shot (Dub Mix) (8:39) "Under The Gun" is a single by new wave quintet from Boston, Massachusetts Face to Face, produced by Highly influential American producer/dj/remixer/musician Arthur Baker. The track was taken from the band's self titled debut album. "Under The Gun" peaked at #14 on the U.S. Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Junge Roemer (Extended Version) (6:35) 02.Falco - Brilliantin' Brutal (3:48) "Junge Roemer (Young Romans)" is a 1984 song by Austrian singer Falco and the title track of his second album. The song was a hit single in Austria #8 as well as in Switzerland #24, and most notably in Spain, where it peaked at #2.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Junge Roemer (Young Romans) (Specially Remixed Version) (7:36) 02.Falco - Junge Roemer (Young Romans) (Dub Version) (6:02) "Junge Roemer (Young Romans)" is a 1984 single by Austrian pop/rock singer Falco. Junge Roemer a slang term popular in early/mid 1980s Germany and Austria, which was the equivalent of the English term, "Yuppie". Falco popularized the term further with his song by the same name, which glamorized the Junge Roemer lifestyle (Falco counted himself among this group of people). The song was a hit single in Austria #8 as well as in Switzerland #24, and most notably in Spain, where it peaked at #2. In the United States a set of remixes by John Luango were released on 12" vinyl. "Junge Roemer (Young Romans)" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on November 3, 1984 peaking at #52 after spending seven weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Fancy - Slice Me Nice (5:43) 02.Fancy - Come Inside (4:55) "Slice Me Nice" was the debut single by German singer Fancy (real name Manfred Alois Segieth). The New Wave/Euro disco flavored single reached #11 on the German pop chart in 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Fiction Factory - All Or Nothing (Extended Version) (4:51) 02.Fiction Factory - Dreaming Of Someone (3:31) 03.Fiction Factory - I Who Know You (4:39) "All or Nothing" is a song from new wave band Fiction Factory, released in 1984 as the third and final single from the band's debut album, Throw the Warped Wheel Out. The song was written by Kevin Patterson, Eddie Jordan and Chic Medley. It was produced by Alan Rankine. After the early 1984 Top 10 UK hit with "(Feels Like) Heaven", the follow-up, a reissue of debut single "Ghost of Love", only managed to reach #64 in the UK. The band became labelled a one hit wonder, as their following releases managed to reach commercial success. "All or Nothing" was released to commercial failure, with little interest from record buyers, and it failed to make an appearance within the UK Top 100. This was despite the song receiving acclaim from music journalists as a stand-out track from the band's debut album. The song was released with limited promotion, with the single not having a music video, unlike the previous two singles. The single was released via 7" and 12" vinyl in the UK. A 7" single was also issued in the Netherlands. All releases were through CBS Records, who also distributed the release. A promotional 7" vinyl was released in the UK as well. The 7" vinyl featured the exclusive non-album B-Side "Dreaming of Someone" - a song written by Patterson and Jordan, and produced by Fiction Factory. The 12" vinyl release featured an "Extended Version" of "All or Nothing", along with "Dreaming of Someone" and another exclusive, non-album B-Side "I Who Know You". This song was also written by Patterson and Jordan, and produced by Fiction Factory. Peter Wilson, who produced the majority of the band's debut album, mixed the track.
Tracklist: 01.Figures On A Beach - Breathless (Remix) (5:45) 02.Figures On A Beach - Breathless (4:28) 03.Figures On A Beach - Breatless Beats (2:08) "Breathless" is a single by American new wave band Figures On A Beach. Produced by Don Was of Was Not Was and remixed by Ivan Ivan, “Breathless” was released in 1984 on Metro America Records. The single debuted on the US Billboard Dance Chart on August 18, 1984, peaking at #31 after spending seven weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.File 13 - Taste So Good (4:46) 02.File 13 - Taste So Good (Dub Version) (5:07) "Taste So Good" is a 1984 single by File 13 the studio project consisting of New Yorkers Doug "Double Dee" DiFranco of Double Dee and Steinski and record producer David Witz. Released on Profile Records the track was built with samples from from calls to real 900-number sex lines, but recut using other women who were patched through the phone to give them that authentic sound. The song Was considered too racy for radio airplay although it was a minor hit in dance clubs selling over 50,000 copies of the 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is (Extended Version) (6:21) 02.Foreigner - Street Thunder (4:02) 03.Foreigner - Urgent (3:58) “I Want to Know What Love Is” is a 1984 power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the UK and the U.S. and is the band’s biggest hit. It remains one of the band’s best known songs and most enduring radio hits, charting in the top 25 in 2000, 2001 and 2002 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Recurrents chart. Written by Mick Jones, and produced by Jones and Alex Sadkin, it was the first single released from the album Agent Provocateur (1984). The song features backing vocals from the New Jersey Mass Choir (of the GMWA), Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday, and the Thompson Twins. The choir appears in the song’s music video. “I Want to Know What Love Is” reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 15 January 1985 and stayed there for three weeks. It reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 on 2 February 1985 where it stayed for two weeks. It was Foreigner’s first and only pop chart topper in either country, although the band had four #1 Mainstream Rock and one #1 Adult Contemporary radio hits in the US. This was the band’s third of four #1 singles on the mainstream rock chart. The song spent five weeks at #1 in Australia and also hit the top of the charts in Canada, Norway, and Sweden, peaking at #2 in Switzerland and South Africa. The song was also issued as a 12″ single with a slightly longer time length of 6:21. This version contains a slightly longer intro and an extended vocal chorus/fadeout ending. The single’s B-Side “Street Thunder (Marathon Theme)” is an instrumental track originally appearing on The Official Music of the XXIII Olympiad – Los Angeles 1984 and later on the band’s 2-CD compilation Jukebox Heroes: The Foreigner Anthology in 2000. Soon after Foreigner’s single topped the charts, the New Jersey Mass Choir released its own similar-sounding version of the song on an album also titled I Want to Know What Love Is. Their single peaked at #37 on the Hot Black Singles chart and #12 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart. The Foreigner song was ranked by Billboard as the number four Hot 100 single of the year 1985. It was the band’s fourth Gold single in the U.S. and their first and only Gold single in the UK. In 2004 “I Want to Know What Love Is” was voted #476 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. In 2006 this song was included on VH1’s program “Top 100 Songs of the 80’s” at #65.
Tracklist: 01.Foreigner - Reaction To Action (Vocal/Long Version) (7:17) 02.Foreigner - Reaction To Action (Instrumental) (5:45) 03.Foreigner - Reaction To Action (Vocal/Edit) (4:54) "Reaction to Action" was the third single taken from the album Agent Provocateur by the band Foreigner, in the U.S. only. This song was remixed for this release. The song was written by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones. The single peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 6, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Foreigner - That Was Yesterday (Vocal/Extended Version) (6:14) 02.Foreigner - That Was Yesterday (Instrumental Version) (5:17) 03.Foreigner - That Was Yesterday (Orchestral Version) (3:30) "That Was Yesterday" was the second single taken from the album Agent Provocateur by the band Foreigner. The song was written by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones and produced by Alex Sadkin. The single reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also reached #4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and #24 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also reached the Top 40 in the UK (#28), the Netherlands (#19), Switzerland (#29) and Germany (#31). Allmusic critic Bret Adams called the song "a terrific hit single," citing its "catchy chorus" and "nifty synthesizer lick."
Tracklist: 01.Fox The Fox - Precious Little Diamond (Special Remix) (7:30) 02.Fox The Fox - Man On The Run (3:56) "Precious Little Diamond" is a 1984 single by Dutch synth-pop/funk band Fox The Fox, formed in 1981 by Bert Tamaela and Sylhoutte Musmin. While Tamaela was the band's singer, Musmin wrote his lyrics and Tamaela the music. "Precious Little Diamond" was the bands only hit reaching #18 on the US Billboard dance chart. Fox The Fox only released two albums then split in 1990.
Tracklist: 01.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - A Relax (U.S. Mix) (7:24) 02.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Ferry Cross The Mersey (4:07) 03.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (From Soft To Hard) (4:34) "Relax" is the debut single by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in the United Kingdom by ZTT Records in 1983. The song was later included on the album Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984). Although fairly inauspicious upon initial release, "Relax" finally reached number one on the UK singles chart on 24 January 1984, ultimately becoming one of the most controversial and most commercially successful records of the decade. The single eventually sold a reported 2 million copies in the UK alone, making it the seventh best-selling single in the UK Singles Chart's history. Following the release of the group's second single, "Two Tribes", "Relax" rallied from a declining UK chart position during June 1984 to climb back up the UK charts and re-attain number-two spot behind "Two Tribes" at number one, representing simultaneous chart success by a single act, unprecedented since the early 1960s. Upon release in the United States in late 1984, "Relax" repeated its slow UK progress, reaching number 67 upon initial release, but eventually reaching number 10 in March 1985. The song won Best British Single at the 1985 Brit Awards. On all of the original 12-inch releases, the B-side featured a cover of "Ferry 'Cross the Mersey", followed by a brief dialogue involving Rutherford attempting to sign on, and an a cappella version of the title track's chorus, segueing into an instrumental version of "Relax", known as "From Soft to Hard".
Tracklist: 01.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love (Cassetted) (22:43) "The Power of Love" is a song originally recorded and released by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. It was written by Holly Johnson, Peter Gill, Mark O'Toole and Brian Nash, four of the five members of the band. It was released by the group as their third single. Initially issued as a single in November 1984, and taken from the debut album, Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984), "The Power of Love" followed its two predecessors, "Relax" and "Two Tribes", to the top of the UK singles chart. It scored the band an early December number-one. "The Power of Love" was also a top 10 hit in several European countries, in Australia and New Zealand, and in Canada. "The Power of Love" is often regarded as a Christmas song, despite having no reference to Christmas within the song lyrics. However, the accompanying video features the Nativity of Jesus, and the single cover was The Assumption of the Virgin. The single spent just one week at Number One in the UK, outsold by the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid, which until 1997 was the best selling single ever in the UK. Holly Johnson, who co-wrote the song, later reminisced: "I always felt like 'The Power of Love' was the record that would save me in this life. There is a biblical aspect to its spirituality and passion; the fact that love is the only thing that matters in the end". **I have made the choice to leave this cassette un-edited to keep the integrity of the original cassette. I did clean up the audio manually removing clicks/pops along with adding fade in at the beginning and end of the cassette. This was recorded with DOLBY NR enabled.
Tracklist: 01.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - On the subject of Frankie Goes To Hollywood… (0:25) 02.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - One February Friday (Singlette version, part 1) (0:39) 03.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (Cassingle Mix) (15:27) 04.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - One February Friday (Singlette Version, Part 2) (1:09) 05.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - War (Hide yourself!) (4:17) 06.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - One February Friday (Singlette Version, Part 3) (0:22) 07.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - War Is Peace (0:06) "WAR WAR STUPID" Series "Two Tribes" is an anti-war song by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in the UK by ZTT Records on 4 June 1984. The song was later included on the album Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Presenting a nihilistic, gleeful lyric expressing enthusiasm for nuclear war, it juxtaposes a relentless pounding bass line and guitar riff inspired by American funk and R&B pop with influences of Russian classical music, in an opulent arrangement produced by Trevor Horn. Supported by a striking advertising campaign depicting the band as members of the Red Army and a wide range of remixes, the single was a phenomenal success in the UK, immediately entering at the number one position on 10 June 1984 and staying at the top of the UK Singles Chart for nine consecutive weeks, during which time the group's previous single "Relax" climbed back up the charts to number two. It was the longest-running number-one single in the UK of the 1980s. It has sold 1.58 million copies in the UK as of November 2012. Songwriters Johnson, Gill and O'Toole received the 1984 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2015 the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 14th-favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV. Internationally the single reached the #1 position in seven countries however in the USA it only managed to peak at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. ASOUT THE TRANSFER I transfered this cassette single using a Nakamichi BX-300 Discrete 3 Head Cassette Deck. I did not apply any Dolby or other noise reduction pretty much leaving the cassette un-altered so you may hear some analog tape noise. As with vinyl I did remove the occasional click or pop. The printed tracklisting on the release is not accurate so I used what was available according to ZTTAAT.com and Discogs.
Tracklist: 01.Fred Schneider & The Shake Society - Monster (3:31) 02.Fred Schneider & The Shake Society - Boonga (The New Jersey Caveman) (4:41) "Monster" is a 1984 US only promotion single released by Fred Scneider frontman of the rock band The B-52's. The track was taken from Schneider's first solo album Fred Schneider and the Shake Society. Kate Pierson, also from The B-52's, performs backing vocals on this track. "Monster" is one of my favourite tracks, as there is an innuendo implied, although Fred states in the disclaimer that this wacky space-age song with tag team guitars that it's about a dinosaur walking around in his polka dot PJ's and not what some dirty-minded people might think. Think about it: "There's a monster in my pants and it does a nasty dance. When it moves in and out. Everybody starts to shout. Monster aah!" The music video was actually banned from MTV in 1983. The video stars Keith Harring and Chris and Tina from the talking heads & tom tom club and the late Drag performer, playwright, and actor, artist Ethyl Eichelberger.
Tracklist: 01.Freddie Mercury - Love Kills (Extended Dance Remix) (5:22) 02.Giorgio Moroder - Rotwang’s Party (Robot Dance) (5:23) "Love Kills" is a song by Freddie Mercury, and his first song recorded as a solo artist. It was originally used in Giorgio Moroder's 1984 restoration and edit of the 1927 silent film Metropolis, as part of the film's new soundtrack. In 1985, the film was nominated at the 5th Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Musical Score, and the song itself was nominated for Worst Original Song. Nevertheless, the single reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart and #69 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in September 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Frida - Shine (Extended Version) (6:31) 02.Frida - That's Tough (5:02) "Shine" was the first single, and title track taken from the fourth studio album by Swedish singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and her second international solo album as Frida. She is best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the Swedish pop band ABBA. The song was produced by Steve Lillywhite, who at only 29 years of age, was already known for his work with Peter Gabriel, the Rolling Stones and U2 amongst others.
Tracklist: 01.Gazebo - Lunatic (Disco Mix) (6:25) 02.Gazebo - Lunatic (Instrumental) (7:07) "Lunatic" was the fourth single released by by Italian musician Gazebo, released in July 1984. The song was written by Gazebo and Pierluigi Giombini. "Lunatic" reached the top 10 in Italy, peaking at No. 5. The song also charted in Switzerland and West Germany, peaking at No. 6 and No. 4, respectively.
Tracklist: 01.General Public - Tenderness (Longer Version) (6:00) 02.General Public - Tenderness (Shorter Version) (4:09) 03.General Public - Limited Balance (Longer Version) (6:47) "Tenderness" is a song by British new wave band General Public from their 1984 album All the Rage, on I.R.S. Records. The song’s lyrics tell about a man who really needs tenderness to feel like a man. "Tenderness" peaked at #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 17, 1984. In pop culture the song was used at the end of the films Weird Science and Clueless, and featured on both soundtracks.
Tracklist: 01.Giorgio Moroder & Helen Terry - Now You're Mine (Extended) (6:07) 02.Giorgio Moroder & Helen Terry - Now You're Mine (Instrumental) (6:00) "Now You're Mine" is single by British singer Helen Terry and German producer Giorgio Moroder. The single was released in November 1984 and taken from the soundtrack to the film Electric Dreams. The single was only released to the European market and failed to have any chart success.
Tracklist: 01.Giorgio Moroder featuring Paul Engemann - Reach Out (Dance Mix) (5:38) 02.Giorgio Moroder - Reach Out (Instrumental) (4:53) "Reach Out" is a 1984 song by Giorgio Moroder featuring Paul Engemann. "Reach Out" became the official theme song to the 33rd Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The song debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on July, 21 1984 and peaked at #81. "Reach Out" also charted in Germany #1, Switzerland #2 and on the Dutch Top 40 singles at #47.
Tracklist: 01.Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey - Together In Electric Dreams (Extended) (6:22) 02.Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey - Together In Electric Dreams (Instrumental) (5:05) "Together in Electric Dreams" is a song by the British singer and composer Philip Oakey, lead singer of the electronic band The Human League and Italian producer Giorgio Moroder. It was written by Oakey and Moroder and recorded for the original soundtrack of the 1984 film Electric Dreams. It later formed part of the joint album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder, released in 1985. Released as a single in the UK in September 1984 it proved a major commercial success, actually eclipsing the original film it was intended to promote. It reached No.3 in the UK Singles Chart, staying in the charts for 13 weeks. In the US the single reached #20 on the Billboard dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Glenn Frey - Smuggler's Blues (Long Version) (4:18) 02.Glenn Frey - Smuggler's Blues (Short Version) (3:50) "Smuggler's Blues" is a song written by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin, and performed by Frey. It was the third and final single from Frey's second studio album, The Allnighter (1984). Its music video won Frey an MTV Video Music Award in 1985. The single peaked at #12 in the US and $22 in the UK. The fifteenth episode of Miami Vice is named for the song, and incorporated it into the action. Frey played a pilot in the episode.
Tracklist: 01.Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On (6:05) 02.Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On (Dance Version) (5:52) 03.Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On (Dub Version) (2:37) "The Heat Is On" is a song written by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey, and recorded by Glenn Frey for the American film Beverly Hills Cop (1984). The song was published as a single and as the fourth track of the album Beverly Hills Cop: Music From the Motion Picture Soundtrack (1984). It was a major hit single in its own right, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1985, behind "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon. It was also popular internationally, reaching No. 2 two on the Australian Singles Chart in 1985 and gaining peaks of No. 8 on the Canadian Singles Chart and No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it is the highest charting solo single by any member of the Eagles. The mid-to-up-tempo recording featured a steady drumbeat, synthesizer, and guitar, with a repeated saxophone riff framing the lyrical message. The guitar solo is played by Frey himself. The song was ranked 784th out of 2006 songs by voting featured in the Triple M "Essential 2006 Countdown".
Tracklist: 01.Golden Earring - Clear Night Moonlight (12" Version) (4:48) 02.Golden Earring - Fist In Glove (3:26) "Clear Night Moonlight" is a 1984 song by Dutch band Golden Earring. It was the second single from their album N.E.W.S. (NorthEastWestSouth). The single was only released in Europe where it peaked at #6 Nederlandse Top 40 and #13 on the Belgian Ultrtop chert.
Tracklist: 01.Golden Earring - When The Lady Smiles (6:15) 02.Golden Earring - Orwell's Year (4:22) "When the Lady Smiles" is a 1984 song by Dutch band Golden Earring. It was the first single from their album N.E.W.S. (NorthEastWestSouth). Following their top 10 "Twilight Zone", "When the Lady Smiles" was a U.S. chart disappointment, only reaching #76 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart. With a total of 5 "Hot 100"-releases, Golden Earring are by far the most successful Dutch band on the international charts. Dutch actor Huub Stapel has a cameo in the music video as an elevator mechanic, referencing the movie De Lift. Also appearing in several scenes (metro car, window washer) is Hans Vandenburg, lead singer of Gruppo Sportivo. The video for this song, shot by Dick Maas, was controversial. In one scene, a man attempts to rape a nun. This particular scene was quickly removed from the video (the full cut was only shown after midnight). The bold video may have hurt the sales of the single in the New World, although it climbed to the number 3 position in the charts in Canada. In the Netherlands "When the Lady Smiles" became Golden Earring's fifth number one. Hillary Clinton used this song during her campaign for the US presidency of 2008, baffling the band given the song's lyrics and controversial video.
Tracklist: 01.Helen Terry - Stuttering (Club Mix) (6:24) 02.Helen Terry - Stuttering (7" Version) (3:59) 03.Helen Terry - Stuttering (Dub Mix) (4:48) "Stuttering" is the second solo single released by British singer Helen Terry. Terry is best known for her backing vocal work with Culture Club. The single was produced by Don Was and debuted on the UK singles chart on October 13, 1984 peaking at #84.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - A Personal Christmas And New Years Message (2:24) Released as a special red vinyl flexi disc in Japan 1984 British pop singer Howard Jones sends out a special Christmas and New Years message to fans. This special flexi disc was was released to the Japanese fans only, and Howard talks about his love of Japan, the new album and tour. As with most flexi discs they often don't sound that great. This flexi disc was in very nice condition. I made every attempt to make it sound as good as possible. Merry Christmas!!
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - Hide & Seek (Long Version) (8:34) 02.Howard Jones - Tao Te Ching (3:48) 03.Howard Jones - China Dance (3:53) "Hide and Seek" was the third single by musician Howard Jones. It was released in February 1984, and reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart. It appears on Jones' album Human's Lib. The B-sides, "Tao Te Ching" and "China Dance", are both instrumentals. All tracks were written by Jones. Jones performed a solo acoustic version of the song at the 1985 Live Aid benefit concert.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - Like To Get To Know You Well (INternational Remix) (7:42) 02.Howard Jones - Bounce Right Back (Cause And Effect Remix) (7:26) "Like to Get to Know You Well" is a single by musician Howard Jones released in the second half of 1984, which was subsequently included on his twelve inch remix album The 12" Album. The single climbed to number four on the UK Singles Chart.
The sleeve carried the motto "Dedicated to the original spirit of the Olympic Games". The extended version, subtitled "International Remix", featured Jones singing in English, German and French. The song was included as a bonus track on the singer's second studio album, Dream Into Action. "Like to Get to Know You Well" was featured in the 1985 movie Better Off Dead starring John Cusack. Two different videos were made. The first featured Jones walking around the streets of London greeting members of the public, accompanied by his bandmates of the time. When the single was released in the US, a new animated video was produced for that market. This is the second pressing with the slightly different sleeve.
The line of incorrectly translated Japanese text is taken out and the mix title appears at the bottom instead.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - Pearl In The Shell (3:55) 02.Howard Jones - Law Of The Jungle (3:16) 03.Howard Jones - Total Conditioning (8:01) This 12" is the UK release which includes an eighth minute version of "Total Condition" that does not appear on any Howard Jones CD release, including the 12" Collection compilation which only contains a 6:58 version making this 12" a true HoJo collectible. I posted the US 12" Promo back in April of 2010 and it includes the Remix Version of "Pear In The Shell". “Pearl in the Shell” is the fourth and final single released by musician Howard Jones from the album Human’s Lib. Released in May 1984, the song reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart. It features a saxophone solo by Davey Payne of Ian Dury’s band The Blockheads. "Total Conditioning" is an extended version of the song "Conditioning" taken from Human's Lib, featuring additional lyrics lifted from most of the other songs on that album.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - Pearl In The Shell (Remix Version) (8:57) 02.Howard Jones - Pearl In The Shell (LP Version) (3:53) “Pearl in the Shell” is the fourth and final single released by musician Howard Jones from the album Human’s Lib. Released in May 1984, the song reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart. It features a saxophone solo by Davey Payne of Ian Dury’s band The Blockheads. Unlike Jones’ previous singles, the 12″ single edition did not feature an extended mix of the main track, though a nearly 9 minute remixed version did appear on the US 12″ promo which has never appeared on CD. A 6 minute mix did appear on the 12″ album.
Tracklist: 01.I Start Counting - Letters To A Friend (Sunrise Mix) (8:04) 02.I Start Counting - Adman's Dream (Admix) (4:58) "Letters To A Friend" is the debut single by electronic music duo from North London. The band consisted of David Baker and Simon Leonard. In 1984, the duo was signed by Mute and released its debut single, the quirky "Letters to a Friend." "Letters to a Friend" easily distinguished itself from the glut of synthesizer-laden records from the mid-'80s with Baker's distinctly British talk-sing style and the psychedelic feel of the keyboards. The single was produced by British producer and founder of Mute Records Daniel Miller. I Start Counting gained a significant cult following in the U.K. and the U.S., especially among American suburban teens who were discovering Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk in dance clubs. In 1985 the duo released their debut album My Translucent Hands.
Tracklist: 01.Iam Siam - Talk To Me (I Can Hear You Now) (Dance Mix) (6:18) 02.Iam Siam - Talk To Me (I Can Hear You Now) (Dub) (5:38) 03.Iam Siam - Talk To Me (I Can Hear You Now) (Single Edit) (4:00) 04.Iam Siam - Talk To Me (I Can Hear You Now) (Album Version) (5:19) "Talk To Me (I Can Hear You Now" is the 1984 debut single by short lived eighties group Iam Siam. Despite a ground breaking music video and heavy rotation from MTV, this incredible tribal pop anthem failed to connect with the masses. Iam Siam was not so much a band as a studio project. Mainly the brainchild of Stefan Vienna (Steven Weiner) who wrote most of the lyrics, Iam Siam also included Brian Rothschild songwriter, producer David Sonenberg and Larry Fast (of Synergy fame). The group only released one album titled "She Went Pop" before falling into obscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Ian McCulloch - September Song (Long Version) (4:11) 02.Ian McCulloch - September Song (Short Version) (3:36) 03.Ian McCulloch - Cockles And Muscles (2:40) Ian Stephen McCulloch (born 5 May 1959) is an English Musician, singer-songwriter, born in Liverpool, and is best known as the frontman for the group Echo & the Bunnymen. At only age 24, Ian McCulloch , released a version of "September Song" an American pop standard composed by Kurt Weill, with lyrics by Maxwell Anderson. "September Song" was McCulloch's debut solo single released in 1984 peaking at #51 on the UK singles chart. The single was backed by a rendition of "Cockles And Muscles" also known as "Molly Malone".
Tracklist: 01.Idle Eyes - Tokyo Rose (Vocal Extended Version) (5:13) 02.Idle Eyes - Tokyo Rose (Vocal LP Version) (3:47) 03.Idle Eyes - Tokyo Rose (Dub Mix) (5:22) "Tokyo Rose" is the debut single by Canadian Rock Band Idle Eyes. The song peaked at #16 on RPM's Canadian singles chart in June 1985. "Tokyo Rose" won an award that year from SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) as one of the top ten most played songs on Canadian radio that year. "Tokyo Rose" was inspired by the generic name "Tokyo Rose", which was used to describe female Japanese DJs who attempted to shake the morale of American soldiers and spread propaganda in the Pacific Theater during World War II. "Tokyo Rose" was only released as a 12" Promo with remixes in the United States.
Tracklist: 01.Insoc - Running (Swamp Mix) (6:55) 02.Insoc - Running (Video Mix) (3:09) 03.Insoc - Running (8:11) "Running" is a single by the band InSoc (Information Society) originally released on the Creatures of Influence album in 1985. The single for Running was distributed to club DJs, and became a favorite all over clubs, particularly in the Latin clubs of New York City. The original 12" was released on Wide Angle Records in 1984 this 12" was released before the song was remixed in 1986 when the band signed to Tommy Boy Records. Unlike other singles in their catalogue, "Running" does not feature Kurt Harland on lead vocals, as the song was written and recorded by short-lived band member Murat Konar, who left the band in 1985 and would later be an integral part of the development of both SoundEdit (a Mac hosted sound editing application) and Adobe Flash applications. This original 12" has become quite rare and pretty expensive.
Tracklist: 01.Intaferon - Baby Pain (3:35) 02.Intaferon - Baby Pain (Again) (5:59) 03.Intaferon - Hold The Bunker (Feel Real Big) (6:15) "Baby Pain" was the third single released by short-lived English new wave duo Intaferon, consisting of Simon Fellowes and Simon Gillham. The duo were signed to Chrysalis Records and only relesed three singles before splitting. Simon Fellowes, after releasing two further albums as Simon F and another using the moniker F Machine, is now an author. He has three published novels - Don't Breathe the Air, and My Name is Ferdinand (Strata Books) and 10 Dead Mexicans. Simon Gillham gained a BA and an MA in Philosophy and undertook a PhD on Nietzsche, then embarked on a career as a Philosophy lecturer. In 2015, he formed the band 'Used To', releasing several singles. The sleeve features an iconic phoyo of American actress and fashion model Edie Sedgwick. She is best known for being one of Andy Warhol's superstars.
Tracklist: 01.INXS - I Send A Message (Vocal Remixed Version) (5:01) 02.INXS - I Send A Message (Vocal LP Version) (3:24) "I Send a Message" was the second single released by Australian rock band INXS from their fourth album The Swing. The song was released on 12 March 1984 and reached No.3 on the ARIA Charts. It also reached No.18 on the New Zealand Singles charts, No. 18 on the US Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles and No. 77 on The Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.INXS - Original Sin (Edit) (3:46) 02.INXS - Original Sin (Extended Version) (6:23) 03.INXS - Original Sin (Dance Version) (6:00) "Original Sin" is a hit single by Australian rock group INXS released in 1984 on their fourth album The Swing. It was written by Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss, and produced by Nile Rodgers. It was released as a single in the U.S. in December 1983, where it reached No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984. In Australia, it reached No. 1 in 1984., and became an international hit during that year. Singer Daryl Hall sings the chorus along with Hutchence. According to an interview done in Australia, Hall says Nile Rodgers called him up and asked him to sing on the song. Rodgers had produced the song "Adult Education" for Hall and Oates the previous year. The music video was set in Japan and features INXS singing the song arriving on motorbikes, as a fairground is set up and taken down around them, all brought in and removed with large trucks. In 2010, INXS teamed up with American vocalist Rob Thomas and Cuban female rapper DJ Yalediys to rerecord "Original Sin", this time as a dance single. The single is featured in the 2010 INXS tribute album Original Sin.
Tracklist: 01.Jackie Moore - This Time Baby (7:13) 02.Jackie Moore - This Time Baby (Instrumental Version) (6:17) "This Time Baby" is a song written by the songwriting team Bell and James which, after being introduced by the O'Jays in 1978, became a 1979 disco hit for Jackie Moore. American R&B singer Jackie Moore recorded "This Time Baby" in the November 1978 Sigma Sound sessions for her debut Columbia Records album release I'm on My Way, Moore recording "This Time Baby" at the suggestion of her husband (then her fiancé) Calvin Hopkins who had heard the track on the O'Jays' album So Full of Love. Philly soul virtuoso Bobby Eli, who oversaw Moore's sessions, was also producing the Atlantic Starr album Straight to the Point at Sigma Sound, and Atlantic Starr members Clifford Archer (bass), Porter Carroll (drums), David Lewis (guitar), Wayne Lewis (percussion), and Joseph Phillips (keyboards) played on "This Time Baby" plus four other tracks on the I'm On My Way album. Issued as the album's lead single in May 1979, "This Time Baby" reached number one on the disco chart in Billboard magazine for one week in August 1979, crossing over to the Billboard R&B chart to spend seven weeks in that chart's top 40 with a peak of number 24. "This Time Baby" was afforded higher chart peaks on the R&B hit rankings in Billboard's rival "music trades": Cashbox and Record World, reaching number 18 on both magazine's R&B charts: also "This Time Baby" reached the lower end of the top 100 singles ranking in Record World peaking at number 94. **Originally released in 1979, this is a 1984 reissue with a previously unavailable instrumental version. Picture sleeve uses same photograph as her 1980 "With Your Love" LP.
Tracklist: 01.Jacksons - Body (Extended Version) (5:46) 02.Jacksons - Body (Instrumental) (6:42) "Body", the third single released from The Jackson's 1984 album Victory, became a moderate hit peaking at #47 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song features lead vocals by Marlon Jackson. A music video was filmed for the song however Michael Jackson does not appear in it.
Tracklist: 01.Jacksons - State Of Shock (Dance Mix) (5:40) 02.Jacksons - State Of Shock (Instrumental) (4:36) "State of Shock" is a 1984 hit single by The Jacksons featuring frontman Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. It was written by Jackson and guitarist Randy Hansen. "State of Shock" charted number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The track was originally to be sung with Freddie Mercury as a duet with Jackson, and was later slated for the Thriller album; however, due to differing time schedules, Jackson ended up recording it with his brothers and Jagger. "State of Shock" was the biggest hit from The Jacksons' Victory album, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK SinglesChart. The song was originally recorded with Freddie Mercury, as Jackson and Mercury had been working on several tracks at that time (1981–83), e.g. the unreleased title track "Victory" for the eponymous album and "There Must Be More to Life Than This" from Mr. Bad Guy. The final version featured lead vocals by Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. "State of Shock" was the last top ten hit for The Jacksons, as well as their last single to be certified gold. The song was later revised by Jagger when he performed it with Tina Turner during their 1985 performance at Live Aid.
Tracklist: 01.Jacksons - Torture (12" Dance Mix) (6:15) 02.Jacksons - Torture (Instrumental) (5:06) "Torture" is the second single released off the album Victory by the band, The Jacksons. Written by Jackie Jackson and fellow Motown veteran Kathy Wakefield, the song is about someone ending a relationship, and the torture that a person can receive whilst trying to end it. Jackie was originally going to sing the song with his brother, Michael, but Jackie's role instead went to Jermaine Jackson, whose availability for the album was in question until the last minute. The rest of the Jacksons sang the chorus along with Michael and Jermaine. The song received a mixed reaction from critics. The music video was most well known for Michael not being available, in which case a dummy had to be put in his place throughout the video. Paula Abdul choreographed the video, in which various scenes of torture are displayed, with the Jacksons being on the receiving end of most of the torture. The song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the second best selling single on the album, behind "State of Shock". It also peaked at number 26 on the UK charts. Reception for the song was mixed.The Philadelphia Inquirer said that the song was "a hard-rock dance tune with blaring synthesizers and buzzing guitars." The reviewer however, didn't like the song, summing up their distaste in one word, "Yawn." The Sacramento Bee complimented Jackie Jackson for being the only person "besides Michael," to "rise above the generic," citing "Torture" as one of the two songs by Jackie that were more than exceptional on the album. William Ruhlmann of Allmusic considered the song a "Track pick", and mentioned that the song's popularity probably had to do more with the fact that Michael Jackson was involved. "So, here one has the ludicrous situation of an album in which Marlon Jackson has as prominent a role as Michael Jackson. That's how it sounded to listeners in 1984, anyway, and they weren't fooled — "State of Shock", on which Michael shared vocals with Mick Jagger, was a gold Top Ten hit, and "Torture", which teamed Michael with Jermaine, made the Top 40, while the album went platinum. But the tracks by other group members went virtually ignored," Ruhlmann said.
Tracklist: 01.Janet Jackson - Don't Stand Another Chance (Specially Remixed Version) (6:55) 02.Janet Jackson - Don't Stand Another Chance (Dub Version) (6:52) "Don't Stand Another Chance" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, included on her second studio album, Dream Street (1984). It was written by Marlon Jackson and John Barnes. Marlon also produced it, and provided backing vocals along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie. "Don't Stand Another Chance" was released as the lead single from Dream Street on August 13, 1984, by A&M Records. "Don't Stand Another Chance" received generally positive reviews from critics. Although it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, the song managed to reach number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. "Don't Stand Another Chance" became Jackson's second single to enter the top ten of the Hot R&B Songs chart, reaching number nine. In order to promote Dream Street and the single, Jackson performed the song on American Bandstand. She later included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival. "Dream Street" is both the lowest charting studio album of Janet Jackson's career in the US, and her only studio album to not spawn any hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. There was not a music video shot for "Don't Stand Another Chance".
Tracklist: 01.Jeff Lynne - Video! (Single Version) (3:26) 02.Jeff Lynne - Sooner Or Later (3:51) 03.Jeff Lynne - Video! (Instrumental) (3:25) "Video!" is a song by Jeff Lynne from the soundtrack to the film Electric Dreams in 1984. It is one of two songs that Lynne and keyboard player Richard Tandy provided for the film's soundtrack. The single version is 3:26 in length, while the version included in the film is longer, at 4:18. The chorus of "Video!" is originally taken from the unreleased Electric Light Orchestra song "Beatles Forever", which was originally to have appeared on the album, Secret Messages, when it was planned to be a double album. "Video!" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 18, 1984 and later peaked at #85 on the survey. The b-side of the 12" includes the "Instrumental" version of "Video!" and a non album track "Sooner Or Later" also recorded with his keyboardist Richard Tandy. All tracks are vinyl only and have not appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Jellybean - Sidewalk Talk (Dance Mix) (6:05) 02.Jellybean - Sidewalk Talk (Funhouse Mix) (6:12) 03.Jellybean - Sidewalk Talk (Acapella) (4:57) "Sidewalk Talk" is a single by American record producer John "Jellybean" Benitez, released in 1984 by EMI Records. The song was originally written by Madonna during the beginning of her career and given to Jellybean in 1985, as he was a collaborator with her during this time. The artist credit of this recording is Jellybean, with vocals from Catherine Buchanan (nicknamed "Catt") acknowledged on the disc sleeve. Madonna's writing credit is on the cover of the single, and shares vocals on the chorus and solos on some verses. "Sidewalk Talk" reached the #1 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart on February 1, 1986. It was a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #18. "Sidewalk Talk" made an appearance in the 1999 film Flawless and its soundtrack album. Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song for "Chipmunk Vice" (a parody of Miami Vice), a 1986 episode of their TV series.
Tracklist: 01.Jennifer Rush - Ring Of Ice (Extended Mix) (6:13) 02.Jennifer Rush - Give Out (3:17) 03.Jennifer Rush - I See A Shadow (Not A Fantasy) (4:19) "Ring Of Ice" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Rush in 1984. It was released as the fourth single from her debut album, Jennifer Rush (1984). "Ring Of Ice" was only released in Europe where it reched #15 in Finland, and #22 in Germany. Rush is best known for the million-selling single "The Power of Love", which she co-wrote and released in 1984. She saw her greatest success in Europe, particularly Germany. The "Extended Mix" is exclusive to the Germany 12".
Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Jackson - Dynamite (High Explosive Mix) (7:46) 02.Jermaine Jackson - Dynamite (Instrumental) (6:37) 03.Jermaine Jackson - Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good To Be True) (Instrumental) (4:11) "Dynamite" was the second single taken from American singer-songwriter Jermaine Jackson's tenth studio album of the same name. "Dynamite" became Jackson's fourth top 20-charting single, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, the song performed less well, reaching No. 46 in France, and No. 19 in New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Jody Watley - Where The Boys Are (The Long Way Home Mix) (6:09) 02.Jody Watley - Where The Boys Are (7 Inch Version) (3:14) 03.Jody Watley - My House (4 Free) (4:50) "Where The Boys Are" was the first solo single released by Jody Watley after her split with the group Shalamar. In 1984 Watley started recording for a solo album in the UK and released two promo singles, "Where The Boys Are" and "Girls Night Out" under just her first name. The songs didn't spark much fanfare, thus the proposed album was never crafted. The b-side for both singles was “My House (4-Free)”, which later became a club hit in 1990 for Paul Lekakis, the famed singer of “Boom, Boom (Let’s Go Back To My Room)”. Watley would later go on to become a Grammy winner and acheive international fame with her deut self titled album in 1987. The tracks on this 12" have never been released on CD as far as I know.
Tracklist: 01.Joe Jackson - You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) (Specially Remixed Version) (6:24) 02.Joe Jackson - You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) (Dub Version) (4:53) 03.Joe Jackson - Cha Cha Loco (4:44) "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)" is a single from Joe Jackson's 1984 album Body and Soul. The track features a slap bass performance from Jackson's longtime bassist Graham Maby. Maby recalled, "For 'You Can't Get What You Want,' on Body and Soul, Joe wanted me to slap. It was certainly not one of my strengths, but I think the track came out fine, and it was fun to play live." In the United States the single peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the UK it reached #77.
Tracklist: 01.John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (7:52) 02.John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (Instrumental) (5:07) 03.John Rocca - English Man In New York (7:25) "I Want it to Be Real" is a 1984, solo, dance single by English Electro Pioneer John Rocca, lead vocalist and founder of the London, dance group, Freeez. In the United States the single peaked at #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart, and #55 on the R&B Chart.
Tracklist: 01.John Waite - Missing You (Extended Version) (7:03) 02.John Waite - For Your Love (3:39) "Missing You" is a song co-written and recorded by English musician John Waite. It was released in June 1984 as the lead single from the album No Brakes. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of 22 September 1984, and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. Original MTV personality Nina Blackwood said in the book VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave that Waite had written the song about her. She later told the Tampa Bay Times that Waite confirmed this to her after the book's publication.
Tracklist: 01.Jules Shear - When Love Surges (Extended Version) (7:24) 02.Jules Shear - When Love Surges (Instrumental) (4:42) 16Bit "When Love Surges" is a 1984 single by American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jules shear from his 1984 EP Jules. Shear wrote the Cyndi Lauper hit single "All Through the Night" and The Bangles' hit "If She Knew What She Wants" along with "Whispering Your Name" which became a hit for Alison Moyet.
Tracklist: 01.Julian Lennon - Too Late For Goodbyes (Vocal/Extended Special Mix) (5:56) 02.Julian Lennon - Too Late For Goodbyes (Vocal/Short Version) (3:31) 03.Julian Lennon - Let Me Be (LP Version) (2:05) "Too Late for Goodbyes" is the first single (second in the US) from Julian Lennon's 1984 album Valotte. It was produced by Phil Ramone and featured the harmonica of Jean "Toots" Thielemans, and it was a top-ten hit in the UK and the US, reaching number six in the UK Singles Chart in November 1984, and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in late March 1985. "Too Late for Goodbyes" peaked at number one on the US Adult Contemporary chart in 1985, spending two weeks at the top of this chart. The music video for the song was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Tracklist: 01.Kaja - Turn Your Back On Me (Flipped Disc Mix) (6:59) 02.Kaja - Turn Your Back On Me (Dub Mix) (5:34) “Turn Your Back On Me” was the third single released by Kajagoogoo (Known as Kaja in the US) from the album “Islands” also known as “Extra Play” in the United States. The song was recorded without Limahl, who had been fired by the band in mid-1983 and went on to pursue a solo career. Bass player Nick Beggs, already the group’s main backing singer, took over lead vocal duties, and also wrote the lyrics. The song was produced by the band themselves, now a four-piece group, along with Colin Thurston, who had also produced their debut, “White Feathers”. “Turn Your Back On Me” did well on the US Dance Charts peaking at #2 for two weeks. In the UK the single peaked at #47. After Limahl's departure, the bands second album (from which “Turn Your Back On Me” comes) was released in the U.S. as Kaja, but still Kajagoogoo in other markets. Finally, in 1985 after another member left, the remaining members officially renamed themselves Kaja in all markets. The remixes on this 12" are exclusive to the US market.
Tracklist: 01.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (Extended Club Mix) (6:44) 02.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (Accapella Mix) (3:12) 03.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (Dub Mix) (3:48) 04.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (7" Edit) (3:51) "I Need A Man In My Life" is a 1984 Hi-NRG anthem performed by Trinidad soul and pop singer Katie Kissoon. Released on Jive Records the single reached #37 on the US Billboard Dance Chart on September 1, 1984 after spending eight weeks on the survery "I Need A Man In My Life" was her only solo hit single. Katie had previously had several hits in the early 70s with her brother Mac as part of the duo Mac And Katie Kissoon.
Tracklist: 01.Katrina And The Waves - Plastic Man (Expanded Version) (5:31) 02.Katrina And The Waves - Going Down To Liverpool (3:45) “Plastic Man” is an early single by British-American rock band Katrina and the Waves released in 1984 in the UK. The single was issued before the band had international sucess with their hit “Walking on Sunshine”. The b-side “Going Down To Liverpool” was written by Katrina And The Waves guitarist Kimberley Rew. The song was first released on the band’s 1982 EP titled Shock Horror! (with the band then simply named The Waves) and also included on their 1983 debut album Walking on Sunshine, which was only released in Canada. The version included on both releases featured Rew on lead vocals. When the band signed with major label Capitol Records, the song was re-recorded with Katrina Leskanich on lead vocals and included on their 1985 self-titled album . Although never released as a single, it was featured as the b-side of two of the bands’ singles, Plastic Man and their breakthrough hit Walking on Sunshine. The song was also covered by girl group The Bangles in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Kenny Loggins - Footloose (Album Version) (3:46) 02.Kenny Loggins - Footloose (Single Version) (3:42) "Footloose" is a song co-written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. It was released in January 1984 as the first of two singles by Loggins from the 1984 film of the same name. The song spent three weeks at number one, March 31—April 14, 1984 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was the first of two number-one hits from the motion picture, Footloose. The song was very well received, and is one of the most recognizable songs recorded by Loggins. When the American Film Institute released its AFI's 100 Years…100 Songs, "Footloose" reached the 96th position. The song was covered by country music artist Blake Shelton for the 2011 remake of the 1984 film. The song has also been covered by "Weird Al" Yankovic, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and the Glee cast for the 2013 Glee episode "Girls (and Boys) On Film".
Tracklist: 01.Kid Creole & The Coconuts - My Male Curiosity (Remix Version) (5:48) "My Male Curiosity" is a 1984 single by American musical goup Kid Creole and the Coconuts. The song was taken from the film and soundtrack Against All Odds. In the UK the single reached #83. On the US charts "My Male Curiosity" only managed to reach #110 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. The song was a minor hit on the US dance chart reaching #23.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Fields - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Club Mix) (7:13) 02.Kim Fields - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Instrumental Version) (5:57) 03.Kim Fields - Dear Michael (3:23) "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" is a 1984 single by American actress and television director Kim Fields. She is known for her roles as Tootie Ramsey on the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life, and as Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom Living Single. During the run of Facts of Life, 14 year old Fields released a one off single on the Critique Records label: the disco/Hi-NRG "He Loves Me He Loves Me Not" which became a minor club hit peaking at #30 on the US Billboard Dance Chart. The b-side "Dear Michael" is a tribute to pop icon Michael Jackson which also peaked at #55 on the U.S. R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - The Second Time (Extended Version) (6:35) 02.Kim Wilde - Lovers On A Beach (Extended Version) (7:47) "The Second Time" is the first single from Kim Wilde's 1984 album Teases & Dares. It was re-titled "Go for It" for the North American market. The song was written by Kim Wildes father (Marty Wilde) and brother (Ricky Wilde). The track was also Wilde's first release on the MCA record label. Her last few releases on her original label had failed to make an impact on the world's charts, but this one finally put her back into the limelight in several European countries, and made #29 in the UK. It also marked her second chart entry in the US, where it peaked at #65. The b-side "Lovers on a Beach" (an exclusive non-album track), was also extended for the 12" single in some nations.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - The Touch (Extended Version) (6:35) 02.Kim Wilde - Shangri-La (Extended Version) (4:58) "The Touch" is the second single from the 1984 Kim Wilde album Teases & Dares, released at the end of the year it did not match the success of her previous single. It was released as both a 7" and a 12" single. The 7" had a remix of the album version on side A, and a track written by Wilde herself on side B entitled "Shangri-La", also from the Teases and Dares album. Both tracks were extended for the 12" release. It also featured in the soundtrack of the American movie Secret Admirer.
Tracklist: 01.King - Love & Pride (Extended Mix) (6:13) 02.King - Love & Pride (Dub Mix) (4:07) "Love & Pride" is the debut single by Coventry band King, produced by Richard James Burgess from their first studio album Steps in Time (1984). It was released in August 1984 and reached a chart ranking of #84 on the UK Singles Chart in May. When the group performed the song on Saturday morning television towards the end of the year, the single was re-released and became a hit in early 1985, reaching number two in the charts for three consecutive weeks and only being held off the top spot by "I Know Him So Well", a duet by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson for the musical Chess. It later climbed to a peak of number 55 in the US Billboard Hot 100 in August 1985. Richard James Burgess remixed the single several times for B-sides and 12 inch versions and these fueled the international club success of the single and subsequent album, Steps in Time. The dance mixes of "Love & Pride" pushed it to a peak position of seventeen on the American dance charts. In this song a Prophet 5 synthesizer is used.
Tracklist: 01.Kirk Novak - Send Her A Dream (Extended Version) (5:07) 02.Kirk Novak - Love Is The Ballet (4:12) "Send Her A Dream" is a 1984 single by singer, songwriter and producer from Hamburg, Germany Kirk Novak whos real name is Dirk Darmstaedter. Dirk fronted the Indiepop group 'The Jeremy Days’ from 1988 to 1995. "Send Her A Dream" was his only solo single under the name Kirk Novak.
Tracklist: 01.Klymaxx - The Men All Pause (7:13) 02.Klymaxx - The Men All Pause (Dub Version) (7:08) 03.Klymaxx - The Men All Pause (LP Version) (5:00) "The Men All Pause" is a hit single recorded by Klymaxx for the MCA label. Written by Bernadette Cooper and Joyce Irby, this song was recorded and released as the first single off their fourth album, Meeting in the Ladies Room. This song reached number 5 on the Billboard R&B chart, number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 9 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The success of this song helped the group's Meeting in the Ladies Room album reach Platinum status.
Tracklist: 01.Kool & The Gang - Misled (Remix) (5:33) 02.Kool & The Gang - Misled (7" Version) (3:59) 16Bit "Misled" is a 1984 song by American R&B group Kool & the Gang taken from their album, Emergency. The song takes influence from rock and pop music. It reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on March 9, 1985 after spending twnty-four weeks on the survey. "Misled" is written in the key of E minor (recorded a half-step lower in E♭ minor) with a moderately fast rock tempo of 122 beats per minute. The group's vocals span from B3 to A5 in the song.
Tracklist: 01.Kurtis Blow - Basketball (6:23) 02.Ralph MacDonald - It's The Game (4:37) For Kobe Bryant 1978-2020 Rest In Peace. "Basketball" is a song that was written by William Waring, Robert Ford, Kurtis Blow, J. B. Moore, Jimmy Bralower, and Full Force and recorded by American rapper, singer, songwriter, Kurtis Blow released in 1984 from his album Ego Trip. In the mid-'80s, the NBA contacted Kurtis and had him do some shows after games. These games would often sell out as fans came to see the concert after the game. This was a great experience for Kurtis, and he got to meet players like George Gervin (The Iceman), Dr. J and Dominique Wilkins. "Basketball" peaked at #29 on the Billboard Black Singles chart and #70 on the Billboard Hot 100. The b-side is a song by Percussionist, songwriter, producer, engineer, Ralph MacDonald. He has released eight solo albums from 1976 to 1998. He co-wrote Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway's "Where is the Love" and Bill Withers' "Just The Two Of Us"
He has played as a session percussionist in many artists' recordings -George Benson, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Art Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Carole King, Miriam Makeba, David Sanborn, Paul Simon, Steely Dan etc. "It's The Game" was taken from his album "Universal Rhythm".
Tracklist: 01.Laura Branigan - Self Control (Extended Version) (5:02) 02.Laura Branigan - Silent Partners (Extended Version) (4:07) American singer Laura Branigan covered "Self Control" in 1984. It was released as the lead single from her third studio album of the same name, released the same year. Branigan's first major hit had also been co-written by Bigazzi: "Gloria" (1982) was an English cover of the 1979 original Italian song recorded by Umberto Tozzi. The following year Branigan recorded another English song written over a Tozzi and Bigazzi song, "Mama", which was part of the 1983 album Branigan 2. Branigan chose two more Italian songs for her third album: the first one, "Ti Amo" with lyrics by Diane Warren once again based on the original by Tozzi and Bigazzi that had been a 1977 single for Tozzi. The second one, "Self Control" became the title track to the album and her biggest international hit. "Self Control" was the only one of the four Italian songs recorded by Branigan that was originally composed in English, and Branigan chose to record the song as written. Also unlike the other songs, Branigan's version was contemporaneous with that of its co-writer. The Branigan recording was arranged by Giorgio Moroder's protégé Harold Faltermeyer with Robbie Buchanan and produced by Buchanan with Jack White in Germany and Los Angeles. A keyboard hook in Raf's version was changed to a guitar riff for Branigan's version and a vocal break was paired with a sharper and repeated percussive element. Branigan was one of the first artists of the video era to work with an Academy Award-winning film director on a music video when William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist) directed the clip. Filmed in New Jersey and New York City, the video was produced by Fred Caruso and first aired in April 1984. The video depicts Branigan, sitting in her bedroom while her lover sleeps. Tempted by the allure of the city at night, she gets dressed up and goes out. Brief encounters with a mysterious man in a full-face white mask lead Branigan from the dance floor of a night club to an underground room where the masked man stands in the midst of an orgiastic gathering that he beckons her to join. Branigan allows herself to be led into the group, but ultimately flees in fright. Returning home, Branigan finds that the masked man and some of his throng are, somehow, now in her bedroom. The masked man lowers Branigan to her couch and she surrenders herself to him. The masked man, standing over Branigan, now lying unconscious on the floor, turns and walks towards the bedroom window, fading away in the morning light. Branigan, consumed by guilt, gets up and turns out the light. The final scene shows Branigan lying awake in bed, when her lover turns to face her, his face hidden behind a familiar white mask. The video ultimately drew controversy, as it was considered so shockingly sexy that MTV required some edits before it could air. Entertainment Tonight aired a segment on the network's reaction to the clip, which was being played in late-night slots on other networks. Though Branigan resisted at first, her record company convinced her to allow a minor alteration and the video was aired on MTV, though by this time the single had peaked on the charts. Branigan would go on to be nominated for a 1985 American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist. Branigan's fellow nominees were Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper, who won the award. Branigan's recording was a worldwide multi-format hit. In the US, the song became Branigan's fourth consecutive top 10 hit on a Billboard chart in a year and a half, following "Gloria", "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You". "Self Control" peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, no. 4 on the Hot 100 and no. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In Canada, the track hit no. 1 on both the pop and AC charts. Both the Raf original and the Branigan version of "Self Control" entered the German Top 20 in May 1984: on June 25, the Branigan single assumed the no. 1 position, where it remained for six weeks, while the Raf version occupied the no. 2 spot. Branigan's "Self Control" also entered the Italian charts although the dominance of the Raf version in his native Italy predicated a comparatively low peak Italian chart peak of no. 29 for Branigan's version. "Self Control" afforded Laura Branigan a no. 1 hit in Austria, Canada, Sweden and South Africa and was also a smash hit for Branigan in Norway (no. 2), Ireland (no. 3), Australia (no. 3) and the UK (no. 5). Branigan's album Self Control went Silver, Gold or Platinum in several countries and yielded subsequent charting singles, though not of the title track's magnitude, in "The Lucky One", "Ti Amo" and "Satisfaction".
Tracklist: 01.Laurie Anderson - Sharkey's Day (Edit) (4:07) 02.Laurie Anderson - Sharkey's Night (Long Version) (3:55) 03.Laurie Anderson - Excellent Birds (LP Version) (3:14) "Selections From Mister Heartbreak" is a US 12" promo only release containing edits and extended versions of tracks from Laurie Andersons second album Mister Heartbreak released in February 1984. The track "Sharkey's Day" was released as the lead single from the album and was for many years the theme song of Lifetime Television Network. "Excellent Birds" features vocals by Peter Gabriel. In 1986 Gabriel included an alternate version titled "This Is the Picture (Excellent Birds)" and included it on his album So.
Tracklist: 01.Level 42 - Hot Water (Mastermix) (10:11) 02.Level 42 - Hot Water (3:38) 03.Level 42 - Hot Water (Live) (6:14) "Hot Water" is a single released in 1984 by the British musical group Level 42. It was released a couple of weeks before the album True Colours. The single reached #18 on the UK Singles Chart and was a top ten hit in the Netherlands and Norway. The song was produced by Ken Scott In 1985, "Hot Water" and another True Colours song, "The Chant Has Begun", were tacked onto the US version of Level 42's breakthrough album, World Machine, in place of "I Sleep on My Heart," "Dream Crazy" (which only appeared on the European CD version of the album), and "Coup D'Etat." "Hot Water" was released as the US follow-up single to the World Machine breakthrough single, "Something About You" in 1986; it peaked at #87.
Tracklist: 01.Limahl - Tar Beach (The City Blues Mix) (6:00) 02.Limahl - Tar Beach (3:49) 03.Limahl - The Greenhouse Effect (4:35) "Tar Beach" was the fourth single taken from the debut solo album Don't Suppose by English pop singer and former Kajagoogoo front man Limahl. "Tar Beach" was only released in Germany where it peaked at #30. The b-side "The Greenhouse Effect" was a track recorded live in 1983 and included on the first pressings of the album "Don’t Suppose", on later pressings the song was replaced with the international hit "The Never Ending Story". "The Greenhouse Effect" has not appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Limahl - The Never Ending Story (Club Mix) (6:07) 02.Limahl - The Never Ending Story (Instrumental Version) (5:25) "The NeverEnding Story" (titled "The Never Ending Story (L'histoire sans fin)" in the French version) is the title song from the English version of the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story. The English version was performed by Limahl and Beth Anderson; the French version was performed by Limahl and Ann Calvert. It was a success in many countries, reaching No. 1 in Norway and Sweden, No. 2 in Austria, Germany and Italy, No. 4 in the UK and No. 6 in the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song was composed by Giorgio Moroder with lyrics by Keith Forsey, although it (and other electronic pop elements of the soundtrack) is not present in the German version of the film, which features Klaus Doldinger's score exclusively. Beth Anderson recorded her lyrics in America separately from Limahl's. Anderson does not appear in the music video; frequent Limahl backup singer Mandy Newton lip syncs Anderson's lyrics. As a reference to the film and its title, the song has no distinctive beginning, nor an end. While many songs fade out, NeverEnding Story not only fades out, but also fades in, thus making it "never ending".
Tracklist: 01.Lindsey Buckingham - Go Insane (Extended Remix) (5:47) 02.Lindsey Buckingham - Play In The Rain (6:56) “Go Insane” is the title track of Lindsey Buckingham’s second solo album. Released as a single, 3 July 1984, it became Buckingham’s second solo hit (after “Trouble”, three years earlier). “Go Insane” is Buckingham’s most recent US solo hit (peaking at #23 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart); on the other hand, it did not chart in the United Kingdom. Lindsey Buckingham has said, when asked about the meaning of the song, insanity can said to be very relative to the context you find yourself in. An example might be a very acceptable and typical behavior for a group of people in a little rock and roll microcosm, might be grounds for someone being committed if they worked in a bank. “Looking at it that way we all tend to go insane a little bit, I think that’s ok. I think that’s one of the things the album is saying – it is ok to go insane, it can be quite cathartic actually, to watch yourself go out to the edge and sort of reel yourself back in – now hopefully you do reel yourself back in. “Another point the song makes is if you happen to be with someone else who takes that sort of behavior too far, and you’re not willing to give up whatever that relationship might be – then you will tend to go a little bit insane with them. “And if they are doing that you will experience a lot of the things they are simply by virtue of being a part of that. The important thing is not to take it too far, I guess.” At the time, he had a relationship that was close to ending (or maybe had just ended) with Carol Ann Harris. According to Buckingham, she was using drugs and Buckingham tried to stop her, but with no results. Two of his lines, “I lost my power in this world / Cause I did not use it”, could be interpreted to be about how he had waited too long to try to stop her. Harris, however, in her book “Storms,” claims that she only used the drug with the band and her friends and Buckingham used it in equal abundance. In pop culture the song was featured in the Miami Vice first season episode “The Great McCarthy.” On the original “Go Insane” LP “Playing In The Rain” is split into two parts on this 12″ it is the full version.
Tracklist: 01.Lindsey Buckingham - Slow Dancing (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Lindsey Buckingham - D.W. Suite (4:06) 03.Lindsey Buckingham - Slow Dancing (Instrumental) (4:02) 'Slow Dancing" was the second single released from the Lindsey Buckingham album "Go Insane". "Slow Dancing" entered the Billboard charts on November 24, 1984 but failed to make an impact and stalled at the #106 position. The 12" single was only released in Germany and the Netherlands making this another extremely rare Lindsey Buckingham release.
Tracklist: 01.Lorraine McKane - Let The Night Take The Blame (Vocal) (9:31) 02.Lorraine McKane - Let The Night Take The Blame (Instrumental) (5:32) One of my all-time favorite dance/disco tracks! Not much is known about Lorraine McKane except that she released two full length albums for the Japanese market, "You make me feel brand new" and "Perfect Beat". Released only as a 12""Let The Night Take The Blame" is her best known track and was a constant request during mt dj days. Surprisingly the song did not make an impact on the US dance charts. The song was released three times the original in 1984 and new remixes in 1986 and 1994.
Tracklist: 01.M+M - Black Stations/White Stations (Extended Dance Mix) (6:26) 02.M+M - Black Stations/White Stations (Instrumental Remix) (4:54) Today, the US celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, who would have turned 89 years old. I thought it fitting to post a single dealing with racism a topic that we are dealing with, in 2018. "Black Stations/White Stations" is a song recorded by the Canadian group Martha and the Muffins in 1984 from the album Mystery Walk under the shortened name M+M. The track was the first single to be released after the act became a duo consisting of lead singer Martha Johnson and group founder Mark Gane (hence the shortened name, with the first letter of their first names). The single is a departure from the new wave genre, with emphasis this time around on a dance/funk direction, which featured brothers Randy & Michael Brecker and Wayne Mills on horns. The song's title deals with the subject of racism in the radio industry, at a time when more cutting-edged songs and the radio stations in general were starting to open up to newer formats like rhythmic contemporary, which genre this song predates. It also took on how station policies dictates what can or can not be played on air. This was evidenced by Johnson, who recalled how a radio station refused to play a song about an interracial relationship. That experience prompted Johnson and Gane to write about their feelings over this practice by recalling the events, in which they use lyrics like "I dream in Black and White" and call for stations in general to "Stand Up and Face the Music/This Is 1984!". The single was also controversial in its own right, as radio stations avoided playing the single because of the song's title and lyrics despite being a modest hit in Canada, where it reached No. 26. In the United States, the single peaked at No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Dance/Disco chart, where it reached number 2 in 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Machinations - No Say In It (Machinations Cut Mix) (8:23) 02.Machinations - No Say In It (Mendelsohn's Played Mix) (7:10) 03.Machinations - 5 Minutes Black (3:32) "No Say In It" is a song by Australian synth-pop band Machinations. The song was lifted from the bands second full length album Big Music. "No Say In It" reached #14 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in September 1984. "No Say In It (Mendelsohn's Played Mix)" is exclusive to the Australian release. As a bonus track I included "5 Minutes Black" which was included as the b-side of the US and Canada releases of "No Say In It".
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Borderline (U.S. Remix) (6:55) 02.Madonna - Borderline (Instrumental/Dub Remix) (5:43) 03.Madonna - Physical Attraction (6:36) "Borderline" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut studio album Madonna (1983). It was released on February 15, 1984, by Sire Records as the album's fifth single. Written and composed by its producer Reggie Lucas, the song was remixed by Madonna's then-boyfriend John "Jellybean" Benitez. The singer used refined and expressive vocals for the song, whose lyrics deal with the subject of a love that is never fulfilled. Contemporary critics and authors applauded the song, calling it harmonically the most complex track from Madonna and praising its dance-pop nature. "Borderline" became Madonna's second top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number ten. In the United Kingdom it peaked number two after it was re-released as a single in 1986. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 10 or top 20 of a number of European nations while peaking the singles chart of Ireland. "Borderline" was placed at number 84 on Blender magazine's "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born", while Time included it on their critic list of "All-Time 100 Songs". The accompanying music video portrayed Madonna with a Latin-American man as her boyfriend. She was enticed by a British photographer to pose and model for him, but later returned to her original boyfriend. The video generated academic interest for its use of power as symbolism. With the video, Madonna was credited for breaking the taboo of interracial relationships, and it was considered one of her career-making moments. The release of the video on MTV increased Madonna's popularity further. Madonna performed the song on The Virgin Tour (1985) and the Sticky & Sweet Tour (2008), where a punk-rock version of the song was performed. "Borderline" has been covered by artists including Duffy, Jody Watley, Counting Crows, and The Flaming Lips.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Borderline (New Mix) (6:54) 02.Madonna - Lucky Star (New Mix) (7:13) "Borderline" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut album Madonna (1983). It was released on February 15, 1984, by Sire Records as the album's fifth single. Written and composed by its producer Reggie Lucas. In the United States, "Borderline" became Madonna's first top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number ten in June 1984. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number two after it was re-released as a single in 1986. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 10 or 20 in numerous European nations, while topping the singles chart of Ireland. In the United States Sire Records released "Borderline" and "Lucky Star" as a 12" single with remixes by Madonna's then-boyfriend John "Jellybean" Benitez. "Lucky Star" had been previously released as the fourth single from Madonna's debut album "Lucky Star" peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first single in her record-breaking string of 16 consecutive top-five hits. It also topped the Dance Club Songs chart with "Holiday". Internationally, "Lucky Star" reached the top ten in Canada, and the top twenty in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Dress You Up (The 12" Formal Mix) (6:16) 02.Madonna - Dress You Up (The Casual Instrumental Mix) (4:36) 03.Madonna - Shoo-Bee-Doo (LP Version) (5:16) "Dress You Up" is a song by American singer Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on July 31, 1985 as the album's final single, by Sire Records. The song was the last track to be added to the album as it was submitted late by songwriters Andrea LaRusso and Peggy Stanziale. Madonna pushed for the song's inclusion on Like a Virgin as she particularly liked its lyrics. Musically, the song is a drum beat driven dance track featuring instrumentation from guitars and vocals from a choir and a guitar solo played by Nile Rodgers, who also produced the song. The lyrics are an extended metaphor for fashion and sex, comparing dressing up with passion. A live performance from Madonna's first tour was used as the music video. Critics reacted positively to the dance-pop nature of the track. "Dress You Up" became Madonna's sixth consecutive top-five single in the United States. It also reached the top-ten in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The song was performed on four of Madonna's concert tours, most recently on the Rebel Heart Tour (2015–16). "Dress You Up" was added to the "Filthy Fifteen" list of the Parents Music Resource Center, due to the sexual nature of its lyrics.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Like A Virgin (Extended Dance Remix) (6:06) 02.Madonna - Stay (4:06) "Like a Virgin" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on October 31, 1984, by Sire Records as the album's lead single. The song was written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, and produced by Nile Rodgers; Steinberg said that the song was inspired by his personal experiences of romance. "Like a Virgin" was chosen for Madonna by Michael Ostin of Warner Bros. Records after listening to a demo sung by Kelly. Rodgers initially felt that the song did not have a sufficient hook, but subsequently changed his opinion after the song was stuck in his head. Musically, "Like a Virgin" is a dance-oriented song, composed of two hooks. Madonna's voice is heard in a high register while a continuous arrangement of synths are heard along the bassline. The lyrics of the song are ambiguous and consist of hidden innuendo, interpreted in different ways. "Like a Virgin" received positive reviews from music critics, who frequently called it as one of the defining songs for Madonna. It became her first number-one single on the record charts in Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States, while reaching the top ten elsewhere. The song's music video portrayed Madonna sailing down the canals of Venice in a gondola, as well as roaming around a palace wearing a white wedding dress. With the video, scholars noted Madonna's portrayal of a sexually independent woman, similarity of a man wearing lion's mask to that of Saint Mark, and the link between the eroticism in the video and the vitality of Venice. Madonna has performed the song in seven of her concert tours. Most of the time, her performances of "Like a Virgin" were associated with strong reaction and uproar from the media. "Like a Virgin" has been covered by a number of artists and has appeared in or been referenced in feature films such as Reservoir Dogs, Moulin Rouge! and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Family groups sought to ban it as they believed the song promoted sex without marriage. On the other hand, Madonna's public persona of an indomitable, sexually unashamed, supremely confident woman was widely accepted by the younger generation who emulated her style and fashion. Scholars have credited "Like a Virgin" as the song which cemented her position as a pop culture icon.
Tracklist: 01.Marc Almond - Tenderness Is A Weakness (With Instrumental Overture) (7:14) 02.Marc Almond - Love For Sale (3:25) 03.Marc Almond - Pink Shack Blues (6:02) 04.Marc Almond - The Heel (3:19) "Tenderness Is A Weakness" is the third single released by British singer/songwriter Marc Almond from his début solo studio album Vermin in Ermine. The song reached #88 on the UK singles chart in November 1984. "Tenderness Is A Weakness (With Instrumental Overture)" did not appear on the recently released Marc Almond box set Trials Of Eyeliner (The Anthology 1979/2016).I am unsure about the other tracks on this 10".
Tracklist: 01.Marc Almond - The Boy Who Came Back (Loud Cut) (5:08) 02.Marc Almond - Joey Demento (Extended Version) (6:45) "The Boy Who Came Back" is the début solo single by the British singer/songwriter Marc Almond. "The Boy Who Came Back" is another winner from Marc Almond's Vermin in Ermine album, with a more overtly rock & roll touch thanks to Richard Riley's chugging guitar. Produced by Mike Hedges who also produced The Cure, U2 and The Associates "The Boy Who Came Back" debuted on the UK singles chart on June 2, 1984 peaking at #52. The versions contained on this 12" do not appear on the upcoming Marc Almond 10 CD Box set "Trials Of Eyliner".
Tracklist: 01.Marc Almond - You Have (Long Version) (6:18) 02.Marc Almond - Joey Demento (6:45) 03.Marc Almond - Split Lip (Long Version) (17:12) "You Have" is a single by British singer/songwriter Marc Almond. "You Have" was taken from Almond's debut solo album "Vermin in Ermine". Produced by Mike Hedges who also produced The Cure, U2 and The Associates “You Have” debuted on the UK singles chart on January 9, 1984 peaking at #57. The versions contained on this 12″ do not appear on the Marc Almond 10 CD Box set “Trials Of Eyliner”.
Tracklist: 01.Maria Vidal - Body Rock (Dance Mix) (6:26) 02.Maria Vidal - Body Rock (Dub Mix) (4:22) "Body Rock" is a single released by American singer/songwriter Maria Vidal. "Body Rock", reached #8 on the US Dance Charts, #48 on the Hot 100, #5 on the Springbok Charts in South Africa, and #11 in the UK, and charted on various international charts. It was the theme song to the film Body Rock in 1984. The song is considered a dance classic.
Tracklist: 01.Marilyn - You Don't Love Me (Dance Mix) (6:07) 02.Marilyn - Raining Again (5:05) Released in 1984 "You Don't Love Me" was the third single from Marilyn's 1985 debut album "Despite Straight Lines". 'You Don't Love Me" peaked at #41 in the UK and #14 in the Netherlands.
Tracklist: 01.Matthew Wilder - Bouncin' Off The Walls (Intense Mix) (5:58) 02.Matthew Wilder - Bouncin' Off The Walls (Intense Dub) (4:32) "Bouncin' Off the Walls" was the title track from the second studio album by American singer, songwriter, and record producer Matthew Wilder. "Bouncin' Off the Walls" failed to gain much momentum — even with an innovative music video, the song only managed to peak at #52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was subsequently deemed a commercial failure. No further singles were released from the album. "Bouncin' Off the Walls" became the last single and album released by Matthew Wilder he continued his career in the music industry as a songwriter and as a record producer.
Tracklist: 01.Melissa Manchester - Thief Of Hearts (Dance Mix) (6:12) 02.Melissa Manchester - Thief Of Hearts (Instrumental) (4:32) 03.Melissa Manchester - Thief Of Hearts (Short Version) (4:02) "Thief Of Hearts" is a 1984 single by American singer-songwriter and actress Melissa Manchester. Produced by Giorgio Moroder and Harold Faltermeyer it was the theme song for the film Thief Of Hearts starring Steven Bauer, appearing in the film and on it's soundtrack. "Thief Of Hearts" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on November 24, 1984 peaking at #88.
Tracklist: 01.Menudo - Like A Cannonball (Brand New Extended Version In English And Spanish) (3:39) 02.Menudo - Like A Cannonball (English Version) (3:20) 03.Menudo - Like A Cannonball (Spanish Version) (3:21) "Like A Cannonball" is a 1984 single by Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. The song was featured in the 1984 Warner Bros. film "Cannonball Run II" starring Burt Reynolds. "Like A Cannonball" was also included on the bands first English-language album, Reaching Out. The song features Robi Rosa on lead vocals.
Tracklist: 01.Men Without Hats - Where Do The Boys Go? (Extended Version) (6:19) 02.Men Without Hats - Eurotheme (2:40) "Where Do The Boys Go?" was the first single taken from the second studio album by by Canadian synthpop group Men Without Hats, released in early 1984. the song peaked at #30 on the Canadian Singles Chart, and #39 on the US Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - Dr. Beat (Long Version) (6:28) 02.Miami Sound Machine - Dr. Beat (Instrumental) (5:11) "Dr. Beat" is the first international single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their first English language but eighth studio album overall Eyes Of Innocence. The single was released worldwide in 1984 becoming a top success across Europe where the album impacted the charts with this hit. "Dr. Beat" was not quite as popular in the US as some of their later singles, only peaking at number 15 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. However, it has become one of the group's biggest international hits, reaching the Top 10 in Spain and peaking at number 6 in the United Kingdom. The song has maintained popularity through inclusion on a number of 1980s retrospective albums. It also became popular again in 2005 when dance artist Mylo mashed the song up with his hit "Drop The Pressure" to create "Doctor Pressure", which became a hit single in its own right. The single was certified Silver by the BPI in the United Kingdom for its sales of 200,000 copies and Gold by the ARIA in Australia for its sales of 35,000 units.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - I Need A Man (Special Version) (5:55) 02.Miami Sound Machine - I Need A Man (Instrumental) (4:26) "I Need a Man" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine on their first English language album, and eighth studio album overall, Eyes of Innocence. The song was written by the band's drummer and lead songwriter Enrique Garcia. This song was released in the United States at the same time that "Prisoner of Love" was released in Europe, which was an exclusive single for the European countries. "I Need a Man" was released as a single in the United States, making it their second single from the album stateside, but third overall. The single was released as a follow up to the dance club hit, "Dr. Beat"; however, it did not appear on any Billboard chart.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Des Barres & Holly Knight - Obsession (Single Version) (3:55) 02.Michael Des Barres & Holly Knight - Obsession (Extended Version) (5:43) "Obsession" is a 1983 song originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983. This version was prominently featured in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, most notably in a scene in which Christopher Atkins bumps and grinds in Lesley Ann Warren's face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film's soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9½ Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. In 1984 the synthpop/New Wave group Animotion covered the song. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Long Version) (6:21) 02.Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Instrumental Version) (6:21) "Billie Jean" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on January 2, 1983, as the second single from Jackson's sixth studio album, Thriller (1982). It was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. "Billie Jean" blends post-disco, rhythm and blues, funk and dance-pop. The lyrics describe a woman, Billie Jean, who claims that the narrator is the father of her newborn son, which he denies. Jackson said the lyrics were based on groupies' claims about his older brothers when he toured with them as the Jackson 5. "Billie Jean" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart within three weeks, and became Jackson's fastest-rising number one single since "ABC", "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There" in 1970, which he recorded as a member of the Jackson 5. It remained at number one for nine weeks on the chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 2 song for 1983. "Billie Jean" is certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. It was also a number one hit in the UK, France, Switzerland and Belgium for example, and reached the top ten in many other countries. "Billie Jean" was one of the best-selling singles of 1983, helping Thriller become the best-selling album of all time, and became Jackson's best-selling solo single. Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean" on the TV special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever won acclaim and was nominated for an Emmy Award. It introduced a number of Jackson's signatures, including the moonwalk and white sequined glove, and was widely imitated. The "Billie Jean" music video, directed by Steve Barron, was the first video by a black artist to be aired in heavy rotation on MTV. Along with the other videos produced for Thriller, it helped establish MTV's cultural importance and make music videos an integral part of popular music marketing. The spare, bass-driven arrangement of "Billie Jean" helped pioneer what one critic called "sleek, post-soul pop music". It also introduced a more paranoid lyrical style for Jackson, a trademark of his later music. "Billie Jean" was awarded honors including two Grammy Awards and an American Music Award. In a list compiled by Rolling Stone and MTV in 2000, the song was ranked as the sixth greatest pop song since 1963. In 2004, Rolling Stone placed it at number 58 on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Frequently listed in magazine polls of the best songs ever made, "Billie Jean" was named the greatest dance record of all time by BBC Radio 2 listeners.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - Thriller (Special Long Mix Version) (5:57) 02.Michael Jackson - Thriller (Instrumental) (5:57) 03.Michael Jackson - Thriller (Special Edit) (4:09) "Thriller" is a song recorded by American singer Michael Jackson, composed by English songwriter Rod Temperton, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the seventh and final single released by Epic Records from his 1982 studio album Thriller. A 14-minute video showing Jackson in a Halloween-themed performance premiered on November 14, 1983. It was first shown on MTV on December 2, 1983. The song was not released as a single until January 23, 1984. The songfeatures a rap by actor Vincent Price. In the song, sound effects such as a creaking door, thunder, feet walking on wooden planks, winds and howling dogs can be heard, and the lyrics contain frightening themes and elements. "Thriller" received positive reviews from critics and became Jackson's seventh top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart from the album, while reaching the top of the charts in France and Belgium and the top ten in many other countries. The European 12" included a "special edit" which omitted the Vincent Price rap. I have included it here as a bonus cut. Sadly on 5 October 2016, song writer Rod Temperton's death was announced after what was described by his music publisher as "a brief aggressive battle with cancer". Temperton had died in London the previous week and his funeral had already taken place. The exact date of his death was not announced. He was 68 years old.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Long Version) (6:32) 02.Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Instrumental Version) (6:32) 03.Michael Jackson - Beat It (4:18) "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson recorded for his sixth studio album Thriller (1982). It is the opening track of the album and was released as its fourth single on May 8, 1983 by Epic Records. The song was written, composed and co-produced by Jackson, and was produced by Quincy Jones. The song's lyrics pertain to strangers spreading rumors to start an argument for no good reason. Musically, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" evokes the disco sound of Jackson's previous studio album, Off the Wall, released in 1979. The song is characterized by a complex rhythm arrangement and a distinctive horn arrangement. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" has been covered and sampled by multiple recording artists since its release. Aside from Thriller, the song appears on multiple compilation and greatest hits albums by Jackson. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was generally well received by contemporary music critics. The song was also commercially successful, charting within the top 20 and top 30 in several countries. It became Jackson's fifth consecutive top 10 single in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five, and later re-entered charts in 2008 after the release of Thriller 25. Following Jackson's death in June 2009, the song re-entered music charts worldwide, mainly due to digital download sales. Unlike previous singles from Thriller, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" did not have a music video to accompany it, but was performed by Jackson on world concert tours, as both a member of The Jacksons and as a solo artist.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Sembello - Gremlins...Mega Madness (3:52) "Gremlins...Mega Madness" is a 1984 single by American musician and songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Michael Sembello. The song is featured on the soundtrack for the film "Gremlins" starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Corey Feldman. "Gremlins...Mega Madness" was released as a single in the US, Europe and Japan but failed to chart. This US 7" promo contains the same track on both sides and is issued in a picture sleeve. According to the back of the sleeve a 12" Extended Dance Remix was supposed to be released however Geffen Records shelved the project.
Tracklist: 01.Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok (U.S. Radio Edit) (4:07) 02.Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok (Original European Hit) (3:15) 03.Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok (Extended Version) (5:38) "One Night in Bangkok" is a song originally sung by the British actor and singer Murray Head (verses) and Swedish singer and songwriter Anders Glenmark (choruses) on the 1984 concept album for the musical Chess. Its music was composed by former ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and its lyrics were written by Tim Rice and Ulvaeus. The release topped the charts in many countries, including South Africa, West Germany, Switzerland and Australia. It peaked at no. 3 in both Canada and the United States in May 1985, and at no. 12 in Head's native United Kingdom. In the US two seperate 12" promo's were issued one containing two edits of "One Night In Bangkok" and the other containing the "extended version". Insted of making two seperate posts I have included the "extended version" with this release.
Tracklist: 01.Naked Eyes - (What) In The Name Of Love (Extended Version) (6:01) 02.Naked Eyes - (What) In The Name Of Love (Instrumental Version) (5:58) 03.Naked Eyes - (What) In The Name Of Love (Single Version) (3:54) "(What) In The Name Of Love" was the first single taken from the second album "Fuel For The Fire" by British new wave band Naked Eyes. Produced by Arthur Baker, "(What) In The Name Of Love" reached #39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and, #35 on the Dance chart. In the bands native UK the song did not have any impact which prompted their record label not release any further singles from the album. Shortly after Naked Eyes disbanded. The "Instrumental Version" is exclusive to the US 12".
Tracklist: 01.National Pastime - Lunacy (Extended Mix) (6:15) 02.National Pastime - It's All A Game (3:54) 03.National Pastime - Built To Break (Trailer Version) (3:10) 16Bit "Lunacy" is a single by 80s New Wave/Synthpop band from the UK National pastime. The band were very popular in Japan and opened for Kajagoogoo on their 1984 "Islands Tour". "Lunacy" was taken from their debut studio album "Built To Break".
Tracklist: 01.New Edition - Cool It Now (M&M Extended Mix) (6:06) 02.New Edition - Cool It Now (M&M Extended Dub) (6:48) 03.New Edition - Cool It Now (Original Mix) (6:04) 04.New Edition - Cool It Now (Original Dub) (9:00) "Cool It Now" is a 1984 hit single by R&B/pop group New Edition, and is the first single from their eponymous second album, New Edition. The song peaked at #4 in January, 1985 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. With the group now signed to MCA Records, "Cool It Now" (and the album from which it came) was given more extensive and widespread promotion than any single from their previous album (which had been released through a smaller, independent label), and helped bring the group a bigger fan base. The song was the group's first top 10 pop single, peaking at number four on the pop chart, and their second number one R&B hit. The song is notable for a midsection rap recited by lead singer Ralph Tresvant, which calls out the rest of the group: "Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike." In later years the rap has been changed to include "Johnny" for the last member to join, Johnny Gill, either including his name as a fifth name called out or replacing "Bobby".
Tracklist: 01.New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man (Extended Version) (4:00) 02.New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man (Instrumental Version) (3:59) 03.New Edition - Delicious (4:36) "Mr. Telephone Man" is a 1984 song by New Edition, and the second single from their eponymous second album, New Edition. "Mr. Telephone Man" included lead vocals from Ralph Tresvant, Ricky Bell and Bobby Brown with a rap by Michael Bivins and was written by Ray Parker, Jr. The song was originally recorded by teenage singer Junior Tucker, who included the song on his self-titled debut album on Geffen Records in 1983. It is almost exactly the same song as Parker's earlier hit "A Woman Needs Love". He also produced the original version as well as the cover by New Edition. The single reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and was the group's third number-one single on the Black Singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Murder (3:56) 02.New Order - Thieves Like Us (Instrumental) (6:57) "Murder" was British band New Order's eighth single and their second and last exclusive single for Factory Benelux. Released in May 1984. Both tracks are instrumentals. Murder features samples of dialogue from the movies "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Caligula". It was originally recorded in Winter 1982 during the sessions for the band's second album Power, Corruption & Lies. Peter Saville's cover art is a "night-time" version of the "Thieves Like Us" cover, and is also taken from Giorgio de Chirico. Produced by New Order, and originally recorded at Britannia Row Studios. Peaking at #92 of the UK singles charts, it was the only single not entering the Top 75.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Thieves Like Us (6:37) 02.New Order - Lonesome Tonight (5:11) "Thieves Like Us" was British band New Order's seventh single, released on Factory in April 1984 as 12" only (7"s as promos only). The title is taken from the Robert Altman movie "Thieves Like Us". An instrumental of Thieves Like Us is featured in the 1986 movie "Pretty in Pink". Produced by New Order. Recorded and mixed at London's Britannia Row Studios.
The cover design by Peter Saville is based on a painting by Giorgio de Chirico. Peaked at #18 in the UK singles charts and #1 in the UK indie singles charts.
Tracklist: 01.Nick Heyward - Warning Sign - Bullet To Your Head (U.S. Remix) (6:52) 02.Nick Heyward - Warning Sign - Dubbed To Your Head (U.S. Remix) (4:46) "Warning Sign" is a 1984 single by English singer, songwriter and guitarist Nick Heyward. Heyward is best known for being frontman for the new wave band Haircut Onr Hundred. "Warning Sign" debuted on the UK singles chart on November 3, 1984 peaking at #25.
Tracklist: 01.Night Ranger - Sister Christian (Long Version) (4:59) 02.Night Ranger - Sister Christian (Short Version) (4:14) "Sister Christian" is the title of a song by the American rock band Night Ranger. It was released in June 1984 as the second single from their album Midnight Madness. It was ranked number 32 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s. It was written and sung by the band's drummer, Kelly Keagy, for his sister. It was the band's biggest hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and staying on the charts for 24 weeks. It also reached number-one in Canada. To this day, it is one of the most popular first dance songs at weddings. The song is about Keagy's little sister, Christy. Keagy wrote the song at his apartment, near Divisadero and California streets in San Francisco, after he had just returned from a visit to his hometown of Eugene, Oregon. He had been struck at how fast his teenaged sister, 10 years younger than he was, was growing up. "After we started playing it a lot, Jack turned to me and said, 'What exactly are you saying?'" Keagy recalled. "He thought the words were Sister Christian, instead of Sister Christy, so it just stuck." The lyric, "You're motoring. What's your price for flight? In finding Mr. Right?" is the subject of much debate. The band stated in a VH-1 Behind the Music interview that the term "motoring" was synonymous with the term "cruising." On the single version, part of the second verse in the bridge is omitted and goes into the chorus. More specifically, the words "You've got him in your sight. And driving through the night," are omitted from the single version.
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - Dancing Girls (Special Extended Version) (8:00) 02.Nik Kershaw - Drum Talk (Special Extended Version) (4:58) 03.Nik Kershaw - She Cries (3:45) Nik Kershaw (born Nicholas David Kershaw, 1 March 1958, Bristol, England) is an English singer-songwriter. The one time jazz-funk guitarist was a mid-1980s teen idol.[2] His 50 weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1984 beat all other soloists. Kershaw appeared at Live Aid, and penned hits for Let Loose, The Hollies and a #1 for Chesney Hawkes. "Dancing Girls" was the second single released from Kershaw's debut LP "Human Racing". The song peaked at UK #13, Ireland #14, Germany #21.
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - The Riddle (Extended Riddle) (5:10) 02.Nik Kershaw - Progress (Live) (3:04) "The Riddle" is a song recorded by English synth-pop singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was released in 1984 as the lead single from the album of the same name. It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. In the US the single debuted on the Billboard Charts on April 13, 1985 however the single failed reach the Hot 100 peaking at #107.
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good (Special Extended Mix) (6:40) 02.Nik Kershaw - Monkey Business (3:28) "Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song by English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing. The release was Kershaw's second single, and features the non-album track "Monkey Business" as the B-side. "Wouldn't It Be Good" was the second single from Kershaw's debut solo album Human Racing and turned out to be among his more popular single releases. It spent three weeks at #4 in the UK charts and became a hit throughout Europe, as well as a top 10 hit in Canada and Australia. Kershaw is also most closely associated with this song in the U.S., where it narrowly missed going Top 40. Kershaw performed this song at Live Aid in London's Wembley Stadium in July 1985. Kershaw's first single from this album had failed to be a major hit, and it was on the strength of this recording's success that the earlier single, "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", was promoted for a re-release. This time the single went all the way to #2 in the UK, becoming his highest-charting single there to date but not the most known.
Tracklist: 01.Nolan Thomas - Yo' Little Brother (5:18) 02.Nolan Thomas - Yo' Little Brother (Dub Mix) (5:23) "Yo! Little Brother" is a 1984 single by italian freestyle artist from NYC Nolan Thomas (born Marko Kalfa). "Yo! Little Brother," peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. While Nolan Thomas (Marko Kalfa) did appear in the music video and sang all of the other tracks on the Yo! Little Brother album, he did not actually perform the vocals on this particular track Elan Lanier a black vocalist who also hailed from the Tri-State Area sang them. He was discovered by dance music producers Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa of Shannon ("Let the Music Play") fame when he was still in high school. The original 12-inch single was initially released by Emergency Records. The now famous music video was conceived by the Manager/Director/Producer team of Stu Sleppin & Bob Teeman. Sleppin & Teeman created the rock star look-a-likes that became known as The Vid Kids. Nolan Thomas & The Vid Kids toured the US in the mid 80's. In the UK during the mid 80's "Yo, Little Brother" received some cult status after it was aired on the Max Headroom Show (channel 4 Television).
Tracklist: 01.Nuance Featuring Vikki Love - Loveride (6:41) 02.Nuance Featuring Vikki Love - Loveride (Dubride) (7:19) 16Bit "Loveride" is a 1984 single by the group Nuance, from the group's album Sing, Dance, Rap, Romance. The vocals on the song were performed by Vikki Love. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week and remained on the chart for sixteen weeks. The single did not crossover to the pop chart, but did peak at number thirty-four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A sample of Vikki Love saying "Ooh..." in the song would later be used on the album version of Nu Shooz' "I Can't Wait", the U.S. version and 12" remix of M|A|R|R|S's "Pump Up the Volume" and Lisette Melendez's "Together Forever."
Tracklist: 01.O'Bryan - Breakin' Together (Club Mix) (6:21) 02.O'Bryan - Breakin' Together (Dub Version) (6:21) "Breakin' Together" is the second single taken from the third studio album Be My Lover recorded by American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist O'Bryan. "Breakin' Together" reached #32 on the U.S. R&B Chart on September 15, 1984 after spending ten weeks on the survey. During his career O'Bryan released nine singles, and recorded six albums.
Tracklist: 01.O.M.D. - Tesla Girls (Specially Remixed Version) (4:58) 02.O.M.D. - Tesla Girls (Instrumental Version) (4:44) 03.O.M.D. - Tesla Girls (Video Version) (3:31) "Tesla Girls" is a song by British band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released as the third single from their 1984 album, Junk Culture. It charted at #21 in the UK and Ireland, and #33 in the Netherlands. Although only moderately successful on the charts, it became one of the group's biggest club hits. Musician and writer Kim Wilde slammed "Tesla Girls" on release, calling it "inane and monotonous". Critic Dave Thompson, in a retrospective review for AllMusic described the song as "electrifying", adding: "The clever lyrics are almost as smart as the music pounding across this song. Cutting-edge scratch production drives the sound, slamming beats fuel the fire, and an irrepressible melody and 'no, no, no' chorus all conspire to turn 'Tesla Girls' anthemic, while the soaring synths set the blood pumping...a quintessential dance number." Colleague Ned Raggett wrote: "'Tesla Girls' is easily the group's high point when it comes to sheer sprightly pop...witty lines about science and romance [are] wedded to a great melody (prefaced by a brilliant, hyperactive intro)." The single performed more poorly than expected mainly due to a lack of media coverage. Controversy surrounded the song's video, which some in the media had slammed as 'sexist'. In fact, the video, which was largely Andy McCluskey's idea, was lampooning the style of American music videos the band was pressured into making by Virgin Records in the hope of breaking into the U.S. market. He believed that American music videos relied heavily on attractive young female models posing and preening in front of the camera. While few got the joke, a furor did develop. It was the last time Virgin Records interfered with the style of videos of the band's singles. The song featured in the 1985 film Weird Science.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Livin' In Desperate Times (7" Remix) (3:58) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Livin' In Desperate Times (Original LP Version) (4:09) Produced by David Foster the epic track “Livin’ In Desperate Times” was the second single released from the Soundtrack to the film “Two Of A Kind”. “Livin’ In Desperate Times” debuted on the Billboard Top 40 on February 25, 1984. The single remained on the chart for five weeks peaking at #31. ABOUT THE VERSIONS: In 1998 MCA Records released the soundtrack for the motion picture "Two Of A Kind" on CD for the first time, however the mix of "Livin' In Desperate Times" was not the original album version that appeared on the vinyl, cassette and 8-track releases in 1983. Instead MCA chose to use a sloppy newly made edit because the original master could not be found. Subsequently this new edit was also used on the "Gold" compilation in 2005. Both the 7" remix and original LP version remain unreleased on CD or digital format. The US 7" promo of "Livin' In Desperate Times" has the 7" remix on both sides. Because the original LP version is just as sought sought after I used it as the b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Livin' In Desperate Times (Extended Version) (6:37) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (12" Mix with Fade) (5:20) "Livin’ In Desperate Times" was the second single released from the Soundtrack to the film 1983 “Two Of A Kind” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Produced by David Foster "Livin’ In Desperate Times" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1984. The single remained on the chart for five weeks peaking at #31 the single also reached #43 in Canada and #81 in Australia. In the USA, Canada and Sweden the song was released as a 12" single backed with the US #5 hit "Twist Of Fate" which had been released earlier as the first single from the soundtrack "Two Of A Kind". **The 12" Mix of "Twist Of Fate" is exclusive to the US, Canada and Sweden 12" singles and differs from version released previously in other countries which had a cold ending to the mix. For this 12" the track is about ten seconds shorter and the ending fades out. I have been listening to this 12" for decades and never realized that two mixes were issued. As a disclaimer I am pretty sure that in my previous post of this 12" in 2012 I used the cold ending version by mistake, so the fade version has never been posted before.
Tracklist: 01.Ollie & Jerry - Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us (Club Mix) (6:47) 02.Ollie & Jerry - Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us (Instrumental) (5:26) “Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us” is a electro-pop song by American music duo Ollie & Jerry. Released in 1984 as a single from the soundtrack to the film Breakin’, the song reached No. 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. It is the theme song to the film Breakin’. The music video features footage from the movie Breakin’ as well as numerous street break dancing performances. Jean-Claude Van Damme, who was an extra in the film, can be seen dancing in the background at one point. the film Breakin' is also known as Breakdance: the Movie or Break Street '84.
Tracklist: 01.Ollie & Jerry - Electric Boogaloo (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Ollie & Jerry - Physical Clash (4:10) 03.Ollie & Jerry - Electric Boogaloo (Instrumental) (4:57) “Electric Boogaloo” is a electro-pop song by American music duo Ollie & Jerry. Released in late 1984 as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, the song reached number 45 on the Billboard R&B chart. Detroit natives and prolific session musicians Ollie E. Brown and Jerry Knight first collaborated as the duo Ollie & Jerry on the soundtrack to the 1984 breakdancing-themed film Breakin’. The first track of that album, “Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us”, was released as a single and reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1984. Following the success of this record, Ollie & Jerry were asked to contribute music for the Breakin’ sequel, Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo. The term “electric boogaloo” refers to a dance style of the same name. The duo recorded the track “Electric Boogaloo”, which was released as a single. Although the “Electric Boogaloo” single was less successful than its predecessor (not charting on Billboard”s Top 40), the Breakin’ 2 soundtrack itself did reach number 25 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, and number 52 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Tracklist: 01.Other People - Have A Nice Day (6:36) 02.Other People - Another Day, Another Dollar (5:35) Other People were a Totally Obsdure 80s project formed by Soft Cell's other half Dave Ball his then-wife Gini Ball, and guitarist Andy Astle, formed after the split of soft Cell in 1984. The short lived group also included Nick Sanderson (of Clock DVA/The Gun Club/The Jesus And Mary Chain, later to collaborate with Dave in English Boy On The Loveranch). The group echoes many sentiments of Soft Cell but with female vocals. The group never took after recording only one single.
Tracklist: 01.P.P. Arnold - Electric Dreams (International Dateline Mix) (5:27) 02.P.P. Arnold - Electric Dreams (Esperanto Mix) (5:12) 03.P.P. Arnold - Electric Dreams (4:23) "Electric Dreams" is a song by American singer P.P. Arnold from the soundtrack album and motion picture of the same name. The song was released as a single in 1984 in Europe and New Zealand. Produced by Don Was and written by Boy George and Phil Pickett the song failed to make an impact on the charts. The track also features a guitar solo from English musician, singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist Peter Frampton.
Tracklist: 01.Paparazzi - Don't Stay All Night (Extended Version) (7:17) 02.Paparazzi - Don't Stay All Night (Instrumental Version) (5:32) 03.Paparazzi - In A Manner Of Speaking (4:10) Welcome to Totally Obscure 80s, a new BTG series. This series is a run of artists who were lost in the abyss of 1980s music culture. This series may include artists who you have never heard of, or obscure singles from well known favorites. Either way, these records are ones that are favorites of mine. I think they deserve to be given a second chance. Who knows? You may discover a new favorite. So let's open our minds and ears to some great lost 80s gems! The Birmingham, England band "Paparazzi" are one of those bands that do not have much information about them on the internet. The four piece band definately took their inspiration from the New Romantic movement of the early 80s. They sound like clones of Japan, Ultravox, or Duran Duran. They only released two singles, and according to the record sleeve of this 12", a forthcoming album was on the way titled, "Cold in a Warm Climate". I don't think MCA Records ever released it and the band became one who disappeared into the Totally Obscure 80s. "Don't Stay All Night" was produced by Thereza Bazar a British-Canadian singer, best known as one half of the pop duo, Dollar.
Tracklist: 01.Patti Austin - Rhythm Of The Street (Dance Remix) (6:06) 02.Patti Austin - It's Gonna Be Special (Dance Remix) (6:30) "Rhythm of the Street"/"It's Gonna Be Special" is a double A-side 12" single by American R&B, pop, and jazz singer and songwriter Patti Austin. Both songs are taken from her self-titled 1984 album. "It's Gonna Be Special" was also featured on the John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John film soundtrack "Two Of A Kind". "It's Gonna Be Special" peaked at #15 on the US Billboard R&B chart as well as #5 on the Dance Chart. "It's Gonna Be Special" failed to reach the Billboard Top 40 only peaking at #82. "Rhythm of the Street" peaked at #33 on the US Billboard R&B chart as well as #11 on the Dance Chart. The song also reached #96 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Patti LaBelle - New Attitude (Extended Version) (6:14) 02.Patti LaBelle - New Attitude (Single Version) (4:06) 03.Patti LaBelle - New Attitude (Club Version) (8:06) "New Attitude" is a song performed by Grammy Award-winning American singer, author, and actress Patti LaBelle. In 1984, Patti LaBelle began taking part in films, participating in her first acting role in the acclaimed film, A Soldier's Story. Around the same time, producers of the film, Beverly Hills Cop, were busy putting together a soundtrack for the film, and called on LaBelle to record two songs for its soundtrack. "New Attitude", a song about a woman changing her outlook on life both emotionally and physically, was composed by Sharon Robinson, Jon Gilutin and Bunny Hull and produced by Harold Faltermeyer. The song was different from previous LaBelle recordings, which had been mostly pop ballads with occasional stabs at dance music and R&B, focusing on a synthpop direction. Prior to that, LaBelle had recorded a similar synthpop song, "I'll Never, Never Give Up" from her first gold album, I'm In Love Again, in 1983. It was LaBelle's first MCA single, released in January 1985. The song climbed to number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Dance Music chart in a remixed form. It also peaked at number three on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Patti LaBelle shot the first music video of her career with the song, which was shot at a fashion store.
Tracklist: 01.Paul Hardcastle - Eat Your Heart Out (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Paul Hardcastle - Rain Forest (Remix) (5:43) "Eat Your Heart Out" is a 1984 single by British composer, musician, producer, songwriter, radio presenter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hardcastle. The song reached #59 on the U.K. singles chart in december 1984. The song includes vocals by Kevin Henry. As far as I can tell "Rain Forest (Remix)" has never been released on CD ordigitally.
Tracklist: 01.Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Edit) (4:19) 02.Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Mix) (6:54) "No More Lonely Nights" is a song written by Paul McCartney, which was first released in September 1984. It can be heard on the soundtrack, Give My Regards to Broad Street. The single reached #6 in the US and #2 in the UK. In 1987, it was included in McCartney's double album compilation, All the Best!. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of allmusic said the song was "an absolutely lovely mid-tempo tune graced by a terrific David Gilmour guitar solo." In a radio interview prior to 1990's Knebworth concerts, Gilmour told Jim Ladd that "No More Lonely Nights" was the last thing McCartney recorded for the film, and that he told McCartney to give his session fee to a charity of his choice. The Arthur Baker remixes that appear on this US 12" Promo are exclusive to this release and have never been released commercially.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night (Instrumental) (4:58) "They Only Come Out at Night" is 1984 dance single by American singer-songwriter and record producer Peter Brown. The single was his first number one on the dance chart, where it stayed for one week. "They Only Come Out at Night", also peaked at number fifty on the soul singles chart, but unlike previous Peter Brown entries, it did not make the Hot 100. It did, however, reach No. 102 on the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Gabriel - Out Out (7:00) 02.Jerry Goldsmith - Gizmo (4:09) "Out Out" is a 1984 song by English singer-songwriter, musician and humanitarian activist Peter Gabriel. The song was co-produced by Nile Rodgers and taken from the soundtrack to the Steven Speilberg film Gremlins. The track fuses together eliments of experimental, funk, world music and new wave something Gabriel would later master with hits like Sledgehammer, Big Time and Steam. "Out Out" failed to make any impact chartwise possibly because the song was seven minutes long and a radio friendly edit was not issued. The single was only released in europe.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Wolf - I Need You Tonight (Extended Version) (5:50) 02.Peter Wolf - I Need You Tonight (Edit) (4:07) 03.Peter Wolf - I Need You Tonight (Dub) (4:48) "I Need You Tonight" was the second single released from “Lights Out” the debut album by Peter Wolf. The single peaked at #36 on November 24, 1984 after spending a total of 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Wolf - Lights Out (Extended Dance Mix) (6:18) 02.Peter Wolf - Lights Out (Short Dance Mix) (5:17) 03.Peter Wolf - Lights Out (Hellified Dub Mix) (7:15) "Lights Out" was the debut solo single by American rhythm and blues, soul and rock and roll musician Peter Wolf. Wolf is best known as the lead vocalist for the J. Geils Band from 1967 to 1983. "Lights Out" became a hit single, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Wolf - Oo-Ee-Diddley-Bop! (Relentless Hellified Extended Vocal-Dance Mix) (5:39) 02.Peter Wolf - Oo-Ee-Diddley-Bop! (Dub Version) (6:43) 03.Peter Wolf - Oo-Ee-Diddley-Bop! (Edited Version) (3:12) "Oo-Ee-Diddley-Bop!" was the third single taken from Peter Wolf's 1984 debut album "Lights Out". The single debuted on the Us Billboard Hot 100 on April, 27, 1984 peaking at #61 spending five weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Extended Mix) (7:52) 02.Pet Shop Boys - Pet Shop Boys (5:19) "West End Girls" is a single by British duo Pet Shop Boys. This edition is the original releases of "West End Girls" as produced by Bobby Orlando. It was a minor club hit when first released on indie labels in April 1984. The original production's success was eclipsed by the fully re-recorded, Stephen Hague-produced version, first released in late 1985 on Parlophone and other EMI-related labels. The b-side "Pet Shop Boys" is an instrumental track loosley based on the chord progression of "West End Girls".
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End - Sunglasses (7:32) 02.Pet Shop Boys - One More Chance (Dub Mix) (4:45) "West End - Sunglasses" is a medley of a cover version of Corey Hart's "Sunglasses At Night" with a remix of the 1984 Bobby Orlando production of "West End Girls". It was first released in 1984, and was reissued in 1988. The track includes Bobby Orlando on vocals performing the Corey Hart segment.
Tracklist: 01.Philip Bailey (Duet With Phil Collins) - Easy Lover (Extended Dance Remix) (6:18) 02.Philip Bailey - Woman (5:04) "Easy Lover" is a hit song performed by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins (both born in the same year, 1951), and written by Bailey, Collins, and Nathan East. The song appeared on Bailey's solo album Chinese Wall and was released in November 1984. The song was a hit in several countries worldwide. In the US it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 kept out of the top spot for two weeks by I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner, and in the UK it reached #1, staying there for four weeks. The single sold over a million copies in the United States and has only been certified Gold -- not Platinum -- since the RIAA requirement for a Platinum single wasn't lowered to 1,000,000 units until 1989. In addition Easy Lover has been certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 400,000 in the UK and platinum in Canada by Music Canada. "Easy Lover" won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in 1985 and was Grammy nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals in 1986. The lighthearted video for the song was filmed in London, England and is essentially a music video about the making of a music video.
Tracklist: 01.Philip Bailey (Duet with Phil Collins) - Easy Lover (Extended Re-mixed Version) (6:20) 02.Philip Bailey - Woman (5:04) I originally posted "Easy Lover" in December, 2010 (UK 12"), and then again in November, 2013 (US 12"), but for those who may have missed it in the past or are new to BTG I have given this 80s Icon a deservingly new meticulous transfer using upgraded gear, and software. Additionally I decided to use the superior U.K. 12" since it is pressed at 45 RPM resulting in better overall fidelity. Enjoy "Easy Lover" is a song performed by Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins of Genesis, and jointly written and composed by Bailey, Collins, and Nathan East. The song appeared on Bailey's solo album, Chinese Wall. Collins has performed the song in his live concerts, and it appears on both his 1990 album, Serious Hits... Live!, and his 1998 compilation album, ...Hits. It is Bailey's only US Top 40 hit as a solo artist. The song was a No. 1 hit in several countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. In the U.S., it spent 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including 7 weeks in the Top 10, and peaked at No. 2 the weeks of 2 February 1985 and 9 February 1985, behind the chart-topping "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner. In the UK Singles Chart, it reached No. 1, staying there for four weeks. The single sold over a million copies in the U.S. and was certified gold, as the RIAA requirement for a platinum single disc was not lowered to one million units until 1989. In addition, "Easy Lover" has been certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and Music Canada. "Easy Lover" won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in 1985 and was Grammy Award nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals in 1986. In 1984, Phil Collins was hired as the producer for Philip Bailey's solo album, Chinese Wall. According to Collins, Bailey approached him at the end of the sessions for the album and asked him to write a song together. In "Phil Collins: My Life in 15 Songs", a 2016 interview he gave to Rolling Stone magazine, Collins said of the song: "So we just started having a jam one night, and went round and round and turned it into a verse and a chorus. We recorded it that night so we wouldn't forget it. That song doesn't sound like any particular era. It's just fantastic." According to the official sheet music, the song is in the key of F minor and has a tempo of 105 BPM, though the studio recording has a tempo of 130 BPM.
Tracklist: 01.Platinum Blonde - Take It From Me (Extended Re-mix) (5:24) 02.Platinum Blonde - Standing In The Dark (Recorded Live) (6:08) "Take It From Me" is the fifth single taken from the multi-platinum debut album by Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1982 Platinum Blonde. The song was the only single from the album that failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Pretty Poison - Nightime (Dance Mix) (5:46) 02.Pretty Poison - Nightime (3:49) 03.Pretty Poison - In The Heat Of The Night (Dub Mix) (5:47) "Nightime" is the fourth single released by American dance group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pretty Poison. Group members are Jade Starling (lead vocalist); Whey Cooler (keyboardist and guitarist); and Kaya Pryor (percussionist). "Nightime" was originally released in 1984 on Philly based label Svengali Records. "Nightime" peaked at #14 on the Billboard dance chart on August 18, 1984 after spending ten weeks on the survey. The song was later remixed and re-released in 1988 after the success of "Catch Me (I'm Falling)". This 12" is also know as the Philly version.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Extended Mix) (7:25) 02.Pseudo Echo - Autumnal Park (4:07) 03.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (3:41) "A Beat for You" is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in April 1984 as the second single from their debut studio album, Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 12 on the Australian Kent Music Report. AllMusic said, "driving hard rock riffs puncture Pierre Gigliotti and James Leigh's wall of synthesizers. Vocalist Brian Canham has a darkly erotic voice that only new wave groups seem to breed -- imagine a cross between Jim Kerr of Simple Minds and Midge Ure."
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - Stranger In Me (6:05) 02.Pseudo Echo - Listening (5:33) 03.Pseudo Echo - Stranger In Me (Instrumental) (5:31) 04.Pseudo Echo - Destination Unknown (5:48) "Stranger in Me" is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in November 1984 as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album, Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 58 on the Australian Kent Music Report in December 1984.. The 12" is also known as "New York Dance Mix" which was released only in Australia and New Zealand featuring remixes by Steve Thompson.
Tracklist: 01.Queen - I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) (7:12) 02.Queen - Machines (Or "Back To Humans") (Instrumental Version) (5:04) "I Want to Break Free" is a song by the British rock band Queen, from their eleventh album The Works (1984). It was written by bass guitarist John Deacon and was released in three versions: album, single and extended. It came to be included in most live concerts by the group, in several videos and in The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert where it was sung by Lisa Stansfield. The song is largely known for its music video for which all the band members dressed in women's clothes, a concept proposed by Roger Taylor, which parodied the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street. The second part of the video included a composition rehearsed and performed with the Royal Ballet and choreographed by Wayne Eagling. Whereas the parody was acclaimed in the United Kingdom, it was considered controversial in the United States and banned by MTV and other stations. After its release in 1984, the single of the song was well received all over Europe and South America, where it was listed within top ten and regarded as an anthem of the fight against oppression. The single reached only the 45th position in the US charts, but reached number 3 in the UK and was certified silver with 200,000+ copies sold. The rear of the sleeve incorrectly lists the B side track as just "Machines (or 'Back To Humans')" which was the B side in many countries, but the label correctly lists "Machines (or 'Back To Humans') - Instrumental Version".
Tracklist: 01.R.E.M. - (Don't Go Back To) Rockville (Special Radio Edit) (3:54) 02.R.E.M. - Catapult (Recorded Live) (4:00) "(Don't Go Back To) Rockville" is the second and final single released by American rock band R.E.M. from its second studio album Reckoning. The song failed to chart on either the Billboard Hot 100 or the UK Singles Charts. The song was written by Mike Mills (credited to Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe), in 1980, as a plea to his then girlfriend, Ingrid Schorr, not to return to Rockville, Maryland, where her parents lived. Schorr, who later became a journalist, has written about her amusement with the factual inaccuracies about her relationship with Mills and the background of the song that often appear in books about the band. Peter Buck has stated that the song was originally performed in a punk/thrash style, and that it was recorded for this single in its now more-familiar country-inspired arrangement as a joke aimed at R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs.
Tracklist: 01.Raf - Self Control (Special Maxi Version) (6:09) 02.Raf - Running Away (5:40) "Self Control" is a song by Italian singer Raf, released in 1984. It was written by Giancarlo Bigazzi, Steve Piccolo and Raf. The song was covered the same year by American singer Laura Branigan. Her version first hit no. 1 in Germany on June 15, 1984. Raf's version first hit no. 1 in Italy on June 23, 1984. Both versions of the song were popular across Europe during much of the summer of 1984 and were the most successful single of the year in Switzerland. Branigan's version peaked at no. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and also went to no. 2 on the dance chart. The song has become one of the defining songs of the 1980s, with a number of remakes recorded each year. Notable covers include Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin in 1993, a hit dance remake by Branigan in 2004 and two 2006 versions that hit the Top 5 in various European enclaves, by Danish dance group Infernal and Spanish singer Soraya Arnelas. Raf, born as Raffaele Riefoli, co-wrote the song "Self Control" with Giancarlo Bigazzi and Steve Piccolo. His version of "Self Control" peaked at no. 1 in Italy. It also notably edged into no. 1 in Switzerland between runs at the top spot by Laura Branigan's version of "Self Control", and peaked at no. 2 in Germany, no. 7 in Austria and at no. 40 in France. Raf released an extended dance mix of the song, like Branigan, but Raf's version featured a rap (performed by two other rap vocalists), relatively rare for a white artist at the time. He would release several more tracks in English and re-release his debut 1984 album Raf in 1987 under the title Self Control, featuring two of these tracks. Although his English-language album and especially the singles proved to be quite successful in Italy and elsewhere, he began releasing his later albums in his native language, almost all of which received better in Italy than the English-language albums; many of them entered Italy's Top 10 album chart.
Tracklist: 01.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Extended) (6:02) 02.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Dub Version) (5:32) 03.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Instrumental) (4:10) This is the second 12" release for "Ghostbusters" released after the single had reched #1 in the USA. The "Dub Version" is the same mix that appeared as "Instrumental Dub Version" on the previous 12". Also of note the sleeve is misprinted and contains the "Instrumental" instead of the "Short Version". “Ghostbusters” is a 1984 song recorded by Ray Parker, Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11 in 1984, and stayed there for three weeks. It also peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on 16 September 1984, where it stayed for three weeks. The song is performed in the key of B major. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song, but lost to Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You”.
Tracklist: 01.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Searchin' For The Spirit) (5:28) 02.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Dub Instrumental Version) (5:32) "Ghostbusters" is a song written by Ray Parker Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name, and included on the film's soundtrack. Debuting at number 68 on June 16, 1984, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11, staying there for three weeks, (Parker Jr.'s only number one on that chart), and at number two on the UK Singles Chart on September 16, staying there for three weeks. This is the first UK 12" released for "Ghostbusters" this 12" contains an alternate remix "Searchin' For The Spirit" on the A-side. Over the years, the catchphrases "Who you gonna call?" and "I ain't afraid of no ghost." have been etched into fans' memories. The famous "GB break dance/shuffle" performed by Murray and Aykroyd in the 1984 Ray Parker, Jr. music video,"The Real Ghostbusters" end credits and again in "Ghostbusters II" for the party Ray and Winston performed. Many found the tune similar to Huey Lewis and the News' "I Want a New Drug". Others found the score's synthesizer notes (that were held for several seconds) akin to the chord struck in Gary Numan's "Cars". Ray Parker Jr. had to get pretty creative with this, as writing a song with the word "Ghostbusters" in it is quite challenging. In an interview with George Cole, author of The Last Miles: The Music of Miles Davis, 1980-1991, Parker said: "It sounds easy now because you've heard the song. But if somebody told you to write a song with the word 'Ghostbusters' in it, it's pretty difficult. That was the hard part - getting the title in the song." Parker added that he got his girlfriend and her friends to shout the title for the chorus, since he didn't want to sing it. Parker, who was a renowned session musician, played most of the instruments on the track.
Tracklist: 01.Real Life - Catch Me I'm Falling (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Real Life - Exploding Bullets (4:11) "Catch Me I'm Falling" is a 1984 song by Australian band Real Life, released on the album Heartland. It built on the success of "Send Me an Angel".The song is about living out one's dreams. In In Australia "Catch Me I'm Falling" was a top ten hit peaking at #8. In the United States the single reached #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Re-Flex - Hurt (U.S. Emotional Mix) (6:47) 02.Re-Flex - Hurt (U.K. Emotional Mix) (5:35) 03.Re-Flex - Hurt (The Rubber Dub) (9:24) "Hurt" was the third single by British new wave/synth-pop band Re-Flex taken from their debut album The Politics Of Dancing. "Hurt" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 5, 1984 peaking at #82. The single received significant club play in the US making the single a top twenty hit peaking at #15 on the Billboard dance chart. "Hurt" was only released as a single in the US and Canada. I have added as a bonus the "Rubber Dub" taken from another US 12" promo. In all there were two promo 12" singles issued in the US. One containing the "US "Emotional Mix" and "Rubber Dub" the other containing the US and UK "Emotional" mixes.
Tracklist: 01.Rebbie Jackson - Centipede (Extended Version) (5:56) 02.Rebbie Jackson - Centipede (Instrumental) (5:54) "Centipede" is the debut single by American singer Rebbie Jackson and the title track from her debut album, Centipede. The song was written and produced by Jackson's brother Michael Jackson. He and The Weather Girls also sing backing vocals on the song. It is Rebbie Jackson's only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 and is her best remembered song. The Weather Girl's Martha Wash's soulful voice is heard quite prominently throughout the song. On the back of the single, Michael Jackson dedicated the song "to my mannequin friends". "Centipede" was sampled in Brand Nubian's song "Let's Dance", found on their 1998 album Foundation. Released in the late summer of 1984, the single climbed high on the Billboard R&B charts, peaking at #4 there and peaking at #24 in the main Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It was Jackson's highest charting single to date and her only single to enter the Hot 100, although she had several more hits on the R&B chart throughout the decade. The single was Gold-certified by the RIAA, selling 500,000 copies in the USA.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Bop 'Til You Drop (Long Version) (6:11) 02.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (Long Version) (7:21) 03.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (Instrumental) (5:07) "Bop 'Til You Drop" is the third single taken from "Hard To Hold" the eighth studio album by Australian-American musician and actor, Rick Springfield released on 23 July 1984, by RCA Records as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. On October 20, 1984 "Bop 'Til You Drop" peaked at #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 after spending fifteen weeks on the survey. In Canada the single reached #70. Cash Box called "Bob 'Til You Drop" "an urban mover for the ’80s." The music video was directed by Academy Award nominated director David Fincher.
Tracklist: 01.Robey - One Night In Bangkok (5:09) 02.Robey - One Night In Bangkok (Dub Mix) (6:03) While Murray Head's "Bangkok" was just starting to climb the Billboard Hot 100, Canadian singer and actor Robey hit the charts with her own version. It spent three weeks on the Hot 100 in March 1985, peaking at no. 77. Robey's version fared even better on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, peaking at no. 5.
Tracklist: 01.Robin Gibb - Boys Do Fall In Love (Long Version) (5:20) 02.Robin Gibb - Boys Do Fall In Love (Short Version) (3:50) In Memory of Robin Gibb (22 December 1949 – 20 May 2012) Robin Hugh Gibb, CBE was a British singer and songwriter. He was best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his fraternal twin brother Maurice and older brother Barry. He had another younger brother, Andy Gibb, who was also a very popular solo singer. Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Brisbane, Australia. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio and when the group found their first success they returned to the United Kingdom where they achieved worldwide fame. In 2004, the Bee Gees received their CBEs from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace for their "contribution to music". With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million units, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Music historian Paul Gambaccini described Gibb as "one of the major figures in the history of British music" and "one of the best white soul voices ever". After a career spanning six decades, Gibb last performed on stage in February 2012 supporting injured British servicemen and women at a charity concert at the London Palladium. On 20 May 2012, Gibb died at the age of 62 from colorectal cancer. Traditionally, Robin's role in the group has been that of lead singer, for which he vied constantly with his elder brother Barry Gibb during the group's first period of British success in the late 1960s. This eventually resulted in Robin leaving the group to begin a solo career after his song "Lamplight" was relegated to the 'B' side of Barry's "First of May". Meanwhile, there were rumours of drug problems, and his parents threatened to have him made a ward of court (the UK age of majority at that time being 21, and Robin then only 19). During the 1980's while continuing in the Bee Gees, Robin released three solo albums one of which "Secret Agent" produced the single "Boys Do Fall In Love" a catchy dance/pop tune the song was very popular in dance clubs and peaked at #37 on the US Billboard chart in 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Robin Gibb - Boys (Do Fall In Love) (Extended Version) (4:35) 02.Robin Gibb - Boys (Do Fall In Love) (New Dub Version) (5:20) "Boys Do Fall in Love" is a song by British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb. It was released as the lead single from his 1984 third solo album Secret Agent. The single was released on Polydor Records in the UK and Mirage Records in the US. Gibb wrote "Boys Do Fall in Love" with his brother Maurice along with six other songs on the album Secret Agent. The song was recorded between March and June 1984, and was registered in April that year. The song is memorable for its synthesizer riff played by Rob Kilgore and Maurice Gibb. The song reached #37 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and $8 on the Billboard Dance Chart becoming Robin's biggest solo hit in America. In the UK the song peaked at #70.
Tracklist: 01.Rockwell - Obscene Phone Caller (12" Vocal) (4:28) 02.Rockwell - Obscene Phone Caller (Instrumental) (5:17) "Obscene Phone Caller" was the Follow-up single to Rockwell's hit "Somebody's Watching Me" howver the single underperformed and became Rockwell's only other Top 40 single peaking at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the UK the single reached the #79 position.
Tracklist: 01.Rockwell - Taxman (3:58) 02.Rockwell - Wasting Away (3:56) 03.Rockwell - Change Your Ways (4:23) "Taxman" is a song written by George Harrison and originally recorded by The Beatles as the opening track for the 1966 album Revolver. In 1984 American musician Rockwell covered the song which was the fourth single taken fom his debut album "Somebody's Watching Me". The single only charted in the U.K. peaking at #88. No mixes here just wanted to post this in light of recent tax events in the uSA.
Tracklist: 01.Rod Stewart - Infatuation (LP Version) (5:13) 02.Rod Stewart - Infatuation (Edit) (4:05) "Infatuation" is a 1984 song by Rod Stewart from his thirteenth studio album Camouflage, written by Stewart, Duane Hitchings and Rowland Robinson released as the first single from the album. It features guitar playing by Jeff Beck, who makes a cameo in the video.
For the songs single release the song was edited and remixed. The song reached #6 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts. On the US dance charts, "Infatuation" peaked at #19. in the UK the song reached #27. The song's video, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, is a story filmed mostly in black in white. In the video, a woman (played by Kay Lenz) moves into an apartment complex where Stewart lives. Shortly after she settles in, Stewart is accosted by the woman's bodyguard (played by Mike Mazurki) asking about her, showing him a picture of her with two mobsters, one of the faces covered by the bodyguard's thumb; Stewart denies knowing the woman, though his apartment walls are covered with numerous pictures he took of the woman in various stages of dress (and undress); he is constantly snapping additional pictures or peering into the woman's apartment with his binoculars. Eventually Stewart's obsession with the woman gets him in trouble; he is caught with his binoculars by the woman's bodyguard, who punches him in the face. After Stewart falls back on his pillow the film changes from black and white to color, suggesting a dream sequence. The last scene takes a surreal turn, showing Stewart standing at a moving carousel with Lenz trapped in the center while one of the two mobsters (Dick Miller), riding a mount, taunts Stewart. The video has two different endings. One ending shows the woman waving goodbye to Stewart as she and the other mobster (the one whose face was covered by the bodyguard's thumb in the picture) drive away in a blue convertible, leaving Stewart riding the carousel alone. The other has the mobster driving away alone as Stewart and Lenz ride the carousel together in each other's arms. In the first ending might, other 'mobster' is actually Stewart with his hair slicked down. Mazurki later said that he got more fame in the making of this video than in any of the feature films or TV shows in which he'd starred.
Tracklist: 01.Roger Taylor - Man On Fire (Extended Version) (6:06) 02.Roger Taylor - Killing Time (4:57) "Man On Fire" was the third single taken from the second solo studio album "Strange Frontier" by Queen drummer Roger Taylor. The single peaked at #66 on the UK singles chart, and #11 in South Africa. The b-side "Killing Time" features Freddy Mercury on backing vocals.
Tracklist: 01.Romeo Void - A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing) (Edit) (3:49) 02.Romeo Void - A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing) (Album Version) (4:18) 03.Romeo Void - A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing) (Dance Mix) (6:11) "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)" was a hit single for American new wave/post punk band Romeo Void in 1984, from the Columbia album Instincts. It was the band's biggest hit and only Top 40 single, peaking at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Romeo Void - Say No (6:12) 02.Romeo Void - Out On My Own (Dance Mix) (5:10) "Say No" was the second single and follow-up to their breakthrough hit "A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing)" from the Columbia album Instincts, recorded by American New Wave band Romeo Void. "Say No" failed to chart becoming the bands final single, soon after Columbia pulled the band's promotional support while on a nationwide tour. The band returned to San Francisco and soon broke up.
Tracklist: 01.Sade - Hang On To Your Love (12" Long Version) (6:00) 02.Sade - Hang On To Your Love (Short Version) (4:23) "Hang on to Your Love" is a song by the English group Sade from their debut album, Diamond Life (1984). It was released in late 1984 as the album's first U.S. single.
Tracklist: 01.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (New Dance Mix) (5:49) 02.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (New Dance Mix - Instrumental) (2:35) 03.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (Dance Mix) (5:20) 04.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (Single Version) (3:50) "Sugar Don't Bite", was the debut single by Tulsa, Oklahoma native Sam Harris. The song debuted at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 15, 1984 then peaked at #36 on November 10 after spending fourteen weeks on the survey. "Sugar Don't Bite" also became a top forty Dance hit peaking at #24 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Harris got his start as the grand champion singer of Star Search in its premiere season in 1983. He gained acclaim and became best known for his winning rendition of the song "Over the Rainbow" on the show. "Over the Rainbow" has since become his signature song. His appearance on Star Search led to him landing a contract with Motown Records. "Sugar Don't Bite" was teken from his self-titled debut LP. The EXTRA SUGAR tracks were taken from the U.S. 12" Promo.
Tracklist: 01.Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth - The Warrior (Edit Version) (3:36) 02.Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth - The Warrior (Album Version) (3:59) "The Warrior" is a song by American rock band Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth, from the album Warrior. The song was written by Holly Knight ("Love Is a Battlefield") and Nick Gilder ("Hot Child in the City"). The song went to number one in Canada and number seven in the United States, as well as number one on the Mainstream Rock chart in the US, in addition to winning a BMI Airplay Award in 1984. The music video of the song depicts the apocalypse in a warehouse. The song is used in the opening credits to the first episode of each of the first two seasons of the Netflix show GLOW.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Absolute (4:18) 02.Scritti Politti - Absolute (Version) (6:10) "Absolute" was the second single taken from the album Cupid & Psyche 85 by British/American synthpop group Scritti Politti. The single reached #26 in New Zealand and #17 in the UK in June 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Hypnotize (Long) (6:31) 02.Scritti Politti - Hypnotize (Short) (4:24) 03.Scritti Politti - Hypnotize (Version) (3:34) "Hypnotize" was the third single taken from the album Cupid & Psyche 85 by British/American pop group Scritti Politti. "Hypnotize" peaked at #68 on the U.K. singles chart in November 1984. In the United States "Hypnotize" became the groups third entry on the Billboard Dance chart peaking at #43.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) (4:48) 02.Scritti Politti - Wood Beez (Version) (5:57) "Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)" is the seventh single released by British pop band Scritti Politti, issued in the UK on 24 February 1984 by Virgin Records. It later appeared on the band's second studio album Cupid & Psyche 85 (released in June 1985) and was produced by Arif Mardin. The song's subtitle is a reference to "I Say a Little Prayer", Aretha Franklin's biggest UK hit; Mardin had also produced Franklin. The single was Scritti Politti's breakthrough hit on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at No. 10 in a 16-week chart run. It was also a Top 30 hit in Australia and New Zealand. In the United States it reached No. 4 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Two music videos were shot for the song. The first, shot in 1984, was directed by John Scarlett-Davis, who also directed the videos for "Absolute" and "The Word Girl" and features the dancing of Michael Clark. A second music video was released for the US in 1986, directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino and featuring model Veronica Webb (who also appeared in the video for "Perfect Way"). Both versions were featured on a video compilation simply titled "Scritti Politti", released on VHS, Betamax and LaserDisc by Virgin Music Video in 1986. The 1984 version is simply titled "Wood Beez", while the 1986 version is titled "Wood Beez – USA".
Tracklist: 01.Secession - Fire Island (Extended Mix) (7:38) 02.Secession - Fire Island (Extended Instrumental) (6:59) "Fire Island" is a single released in 1984 by Scottish synth-pop band Secession. The original demo of "Fire Island" (based around two sequences programmed on a Yamaha DX7) at Planet Studios in Edinburgh, which subsequently came to the attention of the Beggars Banquet Records A&R department. After being signed by Beggars Banquet, the band re-recorded "Fire Island" at REL Studios in Edinburgh, later remixed by the production team associated with Freeez and John Rocca. The single failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Secession - Touch (Part 3) (6:38) 02.Secession - Touch (Part 4) (7:20) "Touch" was the third sibgle released by Scottish synth-pop band Secession. Produced by John Rocca singer, producer and driving force behind groups Freeez and Pink Rhythm. "Touch" became the band's most commercially successful song.
Tracklist: 01.Shalamar - Dancing In The Sheets (Extended Dance Remix) (6:18) 02.Shalamar - Dancibg In The Sheets (Instrumental) (5:02) "Dancing in the Sheets" is a song written by Bill Wolfer and Dean Pitchford and recorded by American R&B group Shalamar. It was featured on the chart-topping soundtrack album of the 1984 motion picture Footloose and was also the first single from their album Heartbreak, featuring the new line-up of Howard Hewett, Delisa Davis and Micki Free. The synth melody on the song is similar in structure to Prince's "1999". A music video was made featuring the new line-up and did not feature any footage from the film. "Dancing in the Sheets" was a top 20 hit on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 17 on the Hot 100 and reaching No. 18 on the Hot Black singles chart. The song was also a top ten dance track reahing No. 9 on the Billboard dance chart. On the UK Singles Chart, the song climbed to No. 41.
Tracklist: 01.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Special Mix) (7:38) 02.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Radio Edit) (5:44) 03.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Instrumental) (7:37) 04.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Dub Version) (7:38) "Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills" is a single released by American R&B group Shalamar, released in 1984 on the MCA Records label. It features a new line-up of Delisa Davis, Micki Free and Howard Hewett (Davis and Free having replaced Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley who had both left the group after the release of the previous album "The Look"). The song was featured on the Multi-Platinum Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack and on Shalamar's eigth studio album "Heartbreak". The song peaked at #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B chart in June, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Strut (Dance Mix) (5:52) 02.Sheena Easton - Strut (Dub Mix) (4:20) "Strut" is a song written by Charlie Dore and Julian Littman which was a Top Ten hit single for Sheena Easton in 1984. Easton had been sent the demo for the song by Christopher Neil who had been Easton's first producer. Released in August 1984 as the advance single for the album A Private Heaven, "Strut" reached the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100 that November to peak at #7. Like its parent album overall, the "Strut" single and accompanying video signaled Easton's shift towards a more sexually suggestive image. The song appears to be about being upset with a man for wanting the narrator to be like a previous lover, and about the sexism of the man wanting or expecting women to behave in a certain fashion ("Strut, pout/Put it out/That's what you want from women"). "Strut" was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 27th Grammy Awards. In the UK - where "Strut" was released in November 1984 - the track became the first US Top 40 single by Easton to completely miss the Top 100 of the UK charts. *The "Dub Mix" is exclusive to this US 12" promo.
Tracklist: 01.Sheila E. - The Belle Of St. Mark (Dance Remix) (7:40) 02.Sheila E. - Too Sexy (5:06) "The Belle of St. Mark" is a song recorded by singer/percussionist Sheila E. The song was released in November 1984 in the United States and in the Netherlands, and in February 1985 in other markets. It peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in December 1984 and #68 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Charts in 1985. It reached the top 10 in the Netherlands and New Zealand as well as the top 20 in Australia, the UK and Ireland, and was an NME "Single of the Week". The song's lyrics tell of an androgynous "frail but passionate creature", referred to as "he" throughout, but called the feminine "Belle". The song implies the Belle is French (viz. the lyrics, "His Paris hair, it blows in the warm Parisian air / That blows whenever his Paris hair is there") but St. Mark is commonly known as a location in Venice, Italy, although it may be a reference to St Mark's Church in-the-Bowery namesake of St. Mark's Place in the East Village, Manhattan.
Tracklist: 01.Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life (8 Minute Version) (9:02) 02.Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life (Part II) (3:15) “The Glamorous Life” is a song written by Prince in 1984 and first recorded by singer/percussionist Sheila E. The dance song has lyrics which reflect a cynicism for the decadence and materialism of the song’s protagonist, referred to in the third person, who “wants to lead a glamorous life”, although she is aware that “without love, it ain’t much”. “The Glamorous Life” was originally intended to be recorded by the short-lived replacement act for Vanity 6, girl group Apollonia 6. Prince allegedly had several tracks lined up for the trio to record for their 1984 debut album (and by some accounts, their follow up album as well), but abandoned the idea when he learned that lead singer Apollonia Kotero had no desire to stay in the group beyond her contractual obligations as designed for her movie role in Purple Rain. Prince decided to give the song to Sheila E. who was fresh off her duet on Prince’s “Erotic City”. “The Glamorous Life” would be recorded by Sheila E. and go on to launch her solo career. “The Glamorous Life” was the title track and closing song on Sheila E.’s debut solo album, and reached number 7 on the U.S. pop charts, as well as number 1 on the U.S. dance charts, and earned a Grammy Award nomination. Internationally the song reached number 2 on the Dutch Top 40 and number 76 on the U.K. Singles Chart. Sheila E.’s live performances of the song became memorable events, most notably for her percussion solo towards the end of the song. Depending on the occasion, she would either spin around several times while drumming without missing a beat during the rigorous solo, place one highly elevated foot on a snare while standing on the other leg mid-solo, or perform with glow-in-the-dark drumsticks. While the solo featured in the song helped to bolster Sheila E.’s fame, all subsequent versions of this song have no drum solo.
Tracklist: 01.Silent Running - Emotional Warfare (Extended Mix) (5:42) 02.Silent Running - Emotional Warfare (4:03) 03.Silent Running - Speed Of Life (3:35) "Emotional Warfare" was the second single released from Belfast new wave/rock band Silent Running, released in 1984. The highly underrated band failed to have any impact on the charts after releaseing three albums and several singles. The b-side "Speed Of Life" is a non album track.
Tracklist: 01.Silent Running - Young Hearts (Extended Mix) (5:38) 02.Silent Running - Young Hearts (Sudden Africa Mix) (6:05) 03.Silent Running - Crimson Days (3:59) 16Bit "Young Hearts" was the third single released by Northern Irish new wave/rock band Silent Running, who emerged from the Belfast punk scene and were originally called The Setz, before changing musical direction in 1982. "Young Hearts" was taken from the band's debut studio album Shades Of Liberty the single peaked at #92 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Sister Sledge - We Are Family (Long Version) (1984 Remix) (7:11) 02.Sister Sledge - My Guy / Canadian Sunset (3:44) 03.Sister Sledge - All American Girls (4:44) R.I.P. Joni Sledge (September 13, 1956 – March 10, 2017) “We Are Family” is a 1979 dance hit song by Sister Sledge, composed by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. Rodgers and Edwards offered the song to Atlantic Records; although the record label initially declined, the track was released as a single from the album of the same name and quickly began to gain club and radio play. It eventually went Gold, becoming the number one R&B and number two pop song on the US charts in 1979. Along with the tracks, “He’s the Greatest Dancer” and “Lost in Music”, “We Are Family” reached number one on the disco charts. It was also the theme song for the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1984 the song was remixed by Bernard Edwards and re-released where it chated again in the UK at #33.
Tracklist: 01.Six Sed Red - Shake It Right (6:53) 02.Six Sed Red - Bang 'Em Right (6:21) "Shake It Right" is a 1984 single by electronic duo Six Sed Red. The group was founded by keyboard player Rick Holliday from the group B-Movie and New York "singer" Cindy Ecstasy who had featured on the Soft Cell hit Torch in 1982 although Marc Almond has since stated that her primary function was "the supply of ecstasy". They had a big underground club hit with Shake It Right on the Label Sire Records Company in 1984 produced by Flood & Cabaret Voltaire. Six Sed Red shared Soft Cell's lyrical pre-occupations with sleaze and sexual titillation but not their commercial success. Their only brush with the charts was the cover of their song "Dream Baby" on Bananarama's self-titled LP in 1984. The band played concerts at London's Skin 2 fetish club and with the patronage of Sigue Sigue Sputnik's Tony James expanded the line up in 1987. Recognition however continued to elude them.
Tracklist: 01.Talk Talk - It's My Life (Extended Version) (6:15) 02.Talk Talk - It's My Life (Single Version) (3:52) 03.Talk Talk - Again, A Game...Again (4:10) "It's My Life" is a song by the English new wave band Talk Talk. Written by Mark Hollis and Tim Friese-Greene, it was the title track on the band's second album and released as its first single in January 1984. It reached #46 in the UK charts, but did better in several other countries, reaching #33 in Germany, #32 in New Zealand, #25 in France and #7 in Italy. It was also a success in North America, entering the Top 40 in both the United States (#31) and Canada (#30). (Notably, it peaked at #1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart.) The single was re-released in the UK in 1985, but this time only reached #93. However, in 1990, "It's My Life" was reissued again to promote the compilation album Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk. This time, the song was a hit in the UK, reaching #13, the band's highest chart-placing single in its native country.
Tracklist: 01.Talk Talk - Such A Shame (Extended Mix) (6:26) 02.Talk Talk - Such A Shame (Single Version) (3:55) 03.Talk Talk - Such A Shame (Dub Mix) (6:30) "Such a Shame" is a song written by Mark Hollis for the English band Talk Talk's second album It's My Life (1984). It was released as the album's second single in 1984 and became a big hit in continental Europe in 1984 and 1985, reaching the Top 10 in several countries, and becoming a number one in certain territories (their third number one single after the remixed version of their song "Talk Talk" which topped the South African charts in 1983 and the single "It's My Life" which was number one in the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play in 1984); but strangely this single was largely ignored in the UK. In the US, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100, and was a Top 20 hit in the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play. The Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero US remixes are exclusive to the US 12" releases.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (Extended Version) (6:17) 02.Tears For Fears - Empire Building (2:50) "Mothers Talk" is a 1984 song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley and sung by Orzabal, it was the band's seventh single release (the first to be taken from their second album Songs from the Big Chair (1985) and fifth UK Top 40 chart hit. The song was released six months in advance of the album and showcased the band's edgier sound, as compared to their debut LP The Hurting (1983). It was also a moderate success internationally. "Mothers Talk" was written in 1983 and was first publicly performed during the band's late 1983 tour. In early 1984, the band went into the studio to record the song as their next single, though the recording sessions with their new producer Jeremy Green did not work out as planned and the recording was scrapped. The band's previous producer, Chris Hughes, was then brought back into the fold and the song was re-recorded and finally released as a single in August 1984. Hughes stayed on with the band to record their second album, Songs from the Big Chair. Along with its B-side, "Empire Building", "Mothers Talk" was one of the first Tears for Fears songs to demonstrate a creative use of sampling. The strings at the beginning of the song were culled from a Barry Manilow record, while the drum sample around which "Empire Building" is built was lifted from the Simple Minds song "Today I Died Again". This was the second Tears for Fears single for which Phonogram Records would use the picture disc and coloured vinyl gimmicks as a promotional tool, as well as the first one to feature multiple 12" releases offering different remixes of the track. Limited quantities of the 7" single also came with a free Tears For Fears window sticker of the band's new logo.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (Beat Of The Drum Mix) (8:55) 02.Tears For Fears - Empire Building (2:51) “Mothers Talk” is a 1984 song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley and sung by Orzabal, it was the band’s seventh single release (the first to be taken from their second album Songs from the Big Chair (1985) and fifth UK Top 40 chart hit. The song was released six months in advance of the album and showcased the band’s edgier sound, as compared to their debut LP The Hurting (1983). It was also a moderate success internationally. “Mothers Talk” was written in 1983 and was first publicly performed during the band’s late 1983 tour. In early 1984, the band went into the studio to record the song as their next single, though the recording sessions with their new producer Jeremy Green did not work out as planned and the recording was scrapped. The band’s previous producer, Chris Hughes, was then brought back into the fold and the song was re-recorded and finally released as a single in August 1984. Hughes stayed on with the band to record their second album, Songs from the Big Chair. Along with its B-side, “Empire Building”, “Mothers Talk” was one of the first Tears for Fears songs to demonstrate a creative use of sampling. The strings at the beginning of the song were culled from a Barry Manilow record, while the drum sample around which “Empire Building” is built was lifted from the Simple Minds song “Today I Died Again”. This was the second Tears for Fears single for which Phonogram Records would use the picture disc and coloured vinyl gimmicks as a promotional tool, as well as the first one to feature multiple 12″ releases offering different remixes of the track. Limited quantities of the 7″ single also came with a free Tears For Fears window sticker of the band’s new logo.
Tracklist: 01.Teena Marie - Lovergirl (Special 12" Dance Mix) (5:47) 02.Teena Marie - Lovergirl (Instrumental) (6:12) "Lovergirl" is the first single from Teena Marie's 1984 album, Starchild. The song became Marie's biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. She wrote and produced the song.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Another Silent Day (Extended Remix) (6:23) 02.The Adventures - Another Silent Day (4:00) 03.The Adventures - Happy Depression (3:44) "Another Silent Day..." is the debut single from the Irish rock band the Adventures. The song reached #71 on the UK singles chart in September 1984.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Extended Re-Mix) (5:00) 02.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Band Mix) (4:03) 03.The Adventures - These Children (Recorded In Concert) (3:19) 04.The Adventures - Life During Wartime (Recorded In Concert) (3:47) “Send My Heart” is a song by Northern Irish band the Adventures, released in 1984 as the second single from their debut album Theodore and Friends. The song peaked at #62 in the UK and #24 in Germany as well as #44 in Italy, and #92 in Australia. This 12" contains remixes released for the European market.
Tracklist: 02.The Associates - Those First Impressions (Extended Version) (8:07) 02.The Associates - Thirteen Feelings (4:18) "Those First Impressions" was the first single taken from the third studio album "Perhaps" by Scottish post-punk/new wave band The Associates. This also the first single without founding multi-instrumentalist Alan Rankine. "Those First Impressions" debuted on the UK singles chart on June 16, 1984 peaking at #43.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - Waiting For The Loveboat (Extended Version) (8:18) 02.The Associates - Waiting For The Loveboat (Peel Session) (5:00) 03.The Associates - Schampout (Extended Version) (5:59) "Waiting For The Loveboat" was a 1984 single by Scottish post punk/new wave band The Associates. Front man Billy Mackenzie loved The Human League so as well as working with Martyn Ware, he roped in "Dare" producer Martin Rushent to handle producing duties. "Waiting For The Loveboat" was released on August 17, 1984 and debuted on the UK singles chart on August 25, 1984 peaking at #53. The b-side contains a dramatically different arrangement of "Waiting For The Loveboat" taken from the John Peel sessions.
Tracklist: 01.The Bus Boys - Cleanin' Up The Town (Long Version) (5:00) 02.The Bus Boys - Cleanin' Up The Town (Short Version) (2:58) The BusBoys are a musical group known for playing rock 'n' roll with a flavoring of soul, funk, and R&B. The group is best known for their appearance in the 1982 film 48 Hrs., in which they performed their songs "New Shoes" and "The Boys Are Back in Town". In 1984 the group wrote "Cleanin' Up the Town," for the soundtrack to the film Ghostbusters, the song was a minor hit for the group, reaching #68 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart in the United States.
Tracklist: 01.The Cars - Hello Again (Extended Remix Version) (5:55) 02.The Cars - Hello Again (Dub Version) (6:11) 03.The Cars - Hello Again (Single Version) (3:47) "Hello Again" is a song performed by the rock band The Cars, released in 1984 as the fourth single from the album Heartbeat City. It was the fourth Top 20 hit from the album, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it also reached number 8 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart and number 22 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Earons - Land Of Hunger (Extended Version) (7:01) 02.The Earons - Land Of Hunger (Dub Version) (5:46) 03.The Earons - Land Of Hunger (Edited Version) (4:31) The Earons are a self-described "astro-funk" band from "Earon Earth." They were inspired by the cosmic mythology of Sun Ra with a bit of Anthony Braxton's mathematica. Group members use the following stage names: .28 (a.k.a. Henry Pizzicarola, vocals), .22 (Percival Prince, guitar), .33 (Kevin Nance, keyboards), .69 (Melvin Lee, bass) and .18 (Lonnie Ferguson, drums). In 1984 they topped the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "Land of Hunger." To date, they have only released one album, "Hear on Earth", on LP and cassette (it has never been released on CD).
Tracklist: 01.The Fixx - Less Cities, More Moving People (Extended Mix) (7:09) "Less Cities, More Moving People" is a 1984 single released by English rock band The Fixx formed in London in 1979. The song was the third single taken from the band's third studio album Phantoms. The song reached #68 on the US Dance chart, and failed to chart in the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.The Flirts - Danger (Special version) (6:09) 02.The Flirts - Danger (Instrumental) (5:17) "Danger" is a 1984 single by The Flirts, a New York-based female vocal trio created by producer/songwriter Bobby Orlando. The song reached #30 on the Swiss Hitparade, Switzerland's main music sales charts. "Danger" was taken from the LP "Born To Flirt".
Tracklist: 01.The Flirts - Helpless (You Took My Love) (Club Version) (7:42) 02.The Flirts - Helpless (7" Version) (3:56) "Helpless (You Took My Love)" is a single by American female trio The Flirts that was created and masterminded by American Hi-NRG mogul Bobby "O" Orlando, initially composed of one blonde, one brunette, and one redhead. "Helpless (You Took My Love)" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard US Dance Chart, and reached number 13 on the German Top 75.
Tracklist: 01.Human League - The Lebanon (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Human League - Thirteen (4:59) 03.Human League - The Lebanon (Instrumental) (5:04) 16Bit "The Lebanon" is a song by the British Synthpop group The Human League. Written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey and keyboard player Jo Callis, it was recorded at Air studios between 1983-1984. Originally an album track on Hysteria, it was released as a single in the UK and the U.S. and was the first single to be released from that album. "The Lebanon" was released as a UK single in April 1984. It failed to make the impact expected by the band and Virgin Records in the charts after the number two success of "(Keep Feeling) Fascination", only reaching #11 in the UK Singles chart and #64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 6, 1984. The song was conceived, written and recorded at a time when the band was under considerable pressure to provide Virgin Records with a follow up album to equal the enormous international success of Dare. The band had taken up residence in the Ј1000 a day Air Studios; they were there a full year and were agonizing (and arguing) over every note of every track. "The Lebanon" was a radical departure from what was accepted as the soft synthpop sound of the Human League and could almost be described as rock. The track opens with a heavy bass guitar riff by Ian Burden before launching into some high tempo keyboards. The use of guitars by the band was not lost on music critics, who brought up the "no guitars rule" that the band originally had in 1981. The lyrics were an attempt to make a political statement on the Lebanese civil war which had been exacerbated by Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon of 1982. It was suggested that The Human League were too 'lightweight' to make heavy political comment and "should stick to pop and love songs". They were criticized at the time for being banal and "out of their depth". Later in 2007 the lines "Before he leaves the camp he stops, He scans the world outside, And where there used to be some shops, Is where the snipers sometimes hide" would be described as the ninth-worst lyrics ever in an anti-award called 'Taxing Lyrical'. Oakey takes the criticism in very good humour and is actually proud of the worst lyrics award. Human League singer Susan Ann Sulley justifies the song, saying that it was because they "wanted to speak up for the little people, It's what we do, we speak up for the little people". She goes on to say that the band just wanted to say something about the situation in Lebanon at the time and was not trying to be political for the sake of it. The band even managed to offend the subjects of the song, as they used the title "The Lebanon" which is considered by the Lebanese to be the Israeli term for the country not the correct "Lebanon". The music video for the song was filmed in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, UK in April 1984. The video at first sight appears to be filmed at a Human League concert with the band playing live on stage. The concert was in fact fake, and was filmed in takes as the band mimed to playback. The audience were invited extras and bit part dancers were placed in the front of the stage. This is very noticeable when the camera pans onto the audience where certain extras desperately try to play up for their 'shot at fame'. Even though it was a faux concert, the band's appearance on stage is notable for its layout and behaviour. The three vocalists are in a straight line at the front of the stage, a very energetic, hyperactive Susan Sulley on the left, a serious Philip Oakey in the centre and a cool, laid back, sashaying Joanne Catherall on the right, with the instrumentalists to the rear. This arrangement and personality traits can still be seen today when the band plays live.
Tracklist: 01.The Nails - 88 Lines About 44 Women (X Rated Version) (4:53) 02.The Nails - 88 Lines About 44 Women ("Edited" Version) (4:53) "88 Lines About 44 Women" is the name of a hit single by the new wave band The Nails. Originally recorded for their EP Hotel for Women, the song was re-recorded and released to critical and commercial acclaim on the band's 1984 album Mood Swing. Along with the track, "Let It All Hang Out", "88 Lines About 44 Women" peaked at number forty-six on the US dance chart in March 1985. Marc Campbell and David Kaufman of The Nails wrote "88 Lines About 44 Women" in a Manhattan loft. The rhythm track on the song was a preprogrammed track on Kaufman's Casio keyboard. Campbell wrote the lyrics to the song and has noted that "ome of the women [referenced in the song] are real, some are made up." Campbell wrote the song in two hours on a manual typewriter and the band recorded it the next day. The Nails never produced a music video for "88 Lines About 44 Women." The Nails filed several lawsuits over use of "88 Lines About 44 Women", including a successful lawsuit over use of the song to promote the television show Dexter, as well as use by the state of Massachusetts in an anti-drinking advertising campaign.
Tracklist: 01.The Psychedelic Furs - Heartbeat (Mendlesohn Mix) Long Version (6:26) 02.The Psychedelic Furs - My Time (LP Version) (4:25) "Heartbeat" is a single by English band The Psychedelic Furs taken from their fourth studio album Mirror Moves. "Heartbeat" was released as the lead single from the album and became a dance hit in the United States peaking at #4. In the UK the single reached #62 in March 1984.
Tracklist: 01.The Psychedelic Furs - The Ghost In You (Full Length Version) (4:17) 02.The Psychedelic Furs - Heartbeat (New York Remix) (8:15) "The Ghost in You" is a song by the English rock band The Psychedelic Furs, written by the band's lead singer Richard Butler and bass player Tim Butler. It was the second single from the band's fourth studio album, Mirror Moves (1984). As a single it peaked at number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 68 on the UK Singles Chart. British filmmaker Tim Pope directed the song's official music video.
Tracklist: 01.The Rolling Stones - Too Much Blodd (Dance Version) (12:46) 02.The Rolling Stones - Too Much Blood (Dub Version) (8:00) 03.The Rolling Stones - Too Much Blood (Album Version) (6:13) "Too Much Blood" is a single released only in the United States by The Rolling Stones taken from their 1983 album Undercover. Credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, "Too Much Blood" is largely a Jagger composition. The song is a reflection of the many influences the Stones would have during their career in the mid-1980s. Jagger said at the time of its release, "I had made out a very honest burden of mind before everyone had arrived one night. It was just Charlie [Watts] and Bill [Wyman]. And one of our roadies called Jim Barber, he was playing guitar on it too. And I just started playing this riff I had, with this middle part, I didn't have any words to it and then I just suddenly started rapping out these words which are the ones you hear." ("Mick asked me if I could do an 'Andy Summers' on the track" - Jim Barber). The song itself deals with the growing depictions of violence in the media at the time and the case of Issei Sagawa, with Jagger saying, "Well there was this scandalous, murderous story in France - it was a true story - about this Japanese guy who murdered this girl and it sort of captured the imagination of the French public, and the Japanese. The Russians wanted to make a movie out of it. So that was the first bit and then I started becoming more light-hearted about it, movies and all. ...it came out as a sort of anti-gratuitous cinema of violence. And it's a kind of anti-violent thing." “Did you ever see "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre"? Horrible, wasn't it. You know, people ask me "is it really true where you live in Texas, is that really true what they do around there, people?" I say, "yea, every time I drive through the crossroads I get scared, there's a bloke running round with a fucking chain saw. Oh! Oh! oh No, he's gonna cut off, Oh no. Don't saw off me leg, don't saw off me arm." Jagger uses a half-hearted rap delivery for some lines, saying at the time, "I'm not a great rapper... It's just made up on the spot as well. It's completely extemporized, as well, most of it. A couple words I cleaned up. I don't mean clean up, just made better sounds. That was just rap off the top of my head. I didn't write it down, even." Recording took place at Paris' Pathé Marconi Studios and New York City's Hit Factory between October and November 1982. With Jagger on lead vocals, he also performs electric guitars with Barber and Richards. Horns are provided by Chops and percussion by Sly Dunbar. A dance version of "Too Much Blood," remixed by Arthur Baker, was released as a twelve-inch single in December 1984. A music video, directed by Julien Temple, was produced in support showing the band performing the song as well as Richards and guitarist Ron Wood chasing Jagger with chainsaws. The trio also appear, without chainsaws but still in character, on the record sleeve for the single. The video opens with an excerpt from the first movement of the String Quartet Number 3 by Béla Bartók. "Too Much Blood" has never been performed live by the Stones and appears on no compilation albums. In the US the singles peaked at #44 on the Billboard Dance Chart and #38 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (Long Version) (6:44) 02.The Smiths - Girl Afraid (2:48) 03.The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (U.S. Edit) (3:54) "How Soon Is Now?" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths, written by singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr. Originally a B-side of the 1984 single "William, It Was Really Nothing", "How Soon Is Now?" was subsequently featured on the compilation album Hatful of Hollow and on US, Canadian, Australian, and Warner UK editions of Meat Is Murder. Belatedly released as a single in the UK in 1985, it reached No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart. When re-released in 1992, it reached No. 16. In 2007, Marr said "How Soon Is Now?" is "possibly [the Smiths'] most enduring record. It's most people's favourite, I think." Despite its prominent place in the Smiths' repertoire, it is not generally considered to be representative of the band's style. Although a club favourite, it did not chart as well as expected. Most commentators put this down to the fact that the song had been out on vinyl in a number of forms before being released as a single in its own right. The original track runs for nearly seven minutes; however, the 7" single edit cut the length down to under four minutes. The complete version is generally used on compilations. This U.S. 12" contains an alternate U.S. edit which is different from the UK 7-inch mix.
Tracklist: 01.Thomas Dolby - Hyperactive! (Heavy Breather Subversion) (5:06) 02.Dolby's Cube - Get Out Of My Mix (Special Dance Version) (7:58) "Hyperactive!" is a single by British musician Thomas Dolby, taken from his second album The Flat Earth, released in 1984. Additional vocals were provided by Louise Ulfstedt. According to Thomas Dolby, he initially composed the song for Michael Jackson, whom he met in 1982. He decided to record it by himself since he never got any feedback from Jackson after sending him a demo tape. It was the first single to be taken from the album and peaked at #17 on the UK Singles Chart and #16 on the Canadian RPM Magazine charts, but only reached #62 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, the song was featured over the second episode closing credits of the FX series Legion.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Sister Of Mercy (7" Remix) (4:53) 02.Thompson Twins - Out Of The Gap (7" Edit) (5:52) "Sister Of Mercy" is a song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was originally included on the group's 1984 album Into The Gap, though a remixed version was released as the fourth single from the album in the summer of 1984. The single peaked at #11 in the UK, spending ten weeks on the UK singles chart. The B-side of the single was a megamix of various Thompson Twins songs titled "Out Of The Gap".
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - The Gap (AOR Version) (4:07) 02.Thompson Twins - The Gap (Club Remix Version) (8:30) "The Gap" is a song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was the title track from the group's 1984 album Into the Gap, and was also released as a single in certain countries though not in the group's native UK. The single peaked at #69 in the U.S., spending six weeks on the US Billboard 100. It also charted in Germany where it peaked at #62. There was no promotional music video for this single. The AOR (Adult Orienred Rock) Version is exclusive to this 12".
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - You Take Me Up/Machines Taking Over/Down Tools (11:37) 02.Thompson Twins - Leonard Ray (3:21) 03.Thompson Twins - Passion Planet (3:47) "You Take Me Up" is a song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was the third single to be taken from their 1984 album Into the Gap and was released in the UK on 23 March 1984. It was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway, and prominently features harmonica and a melodica solo. The single peaked at #2 in the UK, making it their highest chart position for a song, and spent eleven weeks on the chart. In addition to the regular 7" and multiple 12" releases, Arista Records also released four different shaped picture discs for the single, three of which were part of a jigsaw. In the US the single spent nine weeks on the Billboard 100, peaking at #44. The promotional music video for this single was directed by Dieter Trattmann. The B-side of the single was a non-album track entitled "Passion Planet". The 12" mixes together "You Take Me Up / Machines Take Me Over" and "Down Tools" making it one eleven minute track. I have left it this way to preserve the original continuity of the single. The remasterd CD release seperates the tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Time Zone Featuring John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa - World Destruction (5:32) 02.Time Zone Featuring John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa - World Destruction (6:27) "World Destruction" is a single by electro band Time Zone headed by Afrika Bambaataa. In December 1984, Time Zone released their most well-known single, "World Destruction". A collaboration between Bambaataa, ex-Sex Pistol/Public Image Ltd. leader John Lydon, and producer/bassist Bill Laswell. The "World Destruction" single was arranged by Laswell after Lydon and Bambaataa had acknowledged respect for each other's work: Afrika Bambaataa: "I was talking to Bill Laswell saying I need somebody who's really crazy, man, and he thought of John Lydon. I knew he was perfect because I'd seen this movie that he'd made (Copkiller), I knew about all the Sex Pistols and Public Image stuff, so we got together and we did a smashing crazy version, and a version where he cussed the Queen something terrible, which was never released." John Lydon: "We went in, put a drum beat down on the machine and did the whole thing in about four-and-a-half hours. It was very, very quick." Bernie Worrell, Nicky Skopelitis, and Aïyb Dieng also played on the single, which was released by Celluloid Records on December 1, 1984. The track peaked at #44 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1985. Although this single did predate Run-DMC and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way", it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the first rap-rock record. This is not true as Run-DMC had incorporated hard rock guitar into songs, most notably "Rock Box", in April 1984. There are no mix titles given on sleeve or labels for each mix.
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - Better Be Good To Me (Extended Version) (7:42) 02.Tina Turner - When I Was Young (3:10) "Better Be Good to Me" is a hit single from Tina Turner's solo album, Private Dancer. The song had originally been released in 1981 by Spider, a band from New York City with co-writer Holly Knight as a member. The Turner version was successful in the United States on the Hot 100 and the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the US R&B/Hip-hop chart. At the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985, this song won Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female, one of four Grammys won by Turner in that ceremony. The song was featured in the tenth episode of Miami Vice and was included on the first volume of the Miami Vice soundtrack.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Do You Wanna Dance (Extended Version) (5:23) 02.Toni Basil - Spacewalkin' The Dog (4:17) This is the last of the Toni Basil series all of her official 12" vinyl mixes from the 80's are now on the site. I hope that you have enjoyed it! "Do You Wanna Danc" is a cover of the 1973 Bobby Blue classic and was only released in the UK. "Do You Wanna Dance" was also the last single released from Toni Basil asside from various remixes of her clasic Mickey. "Do You Wanna Dance" failed to make an impact and did not chart. In related Toni Basil news Olivia Newton-John will be releasing "Mickey" as the first single from the soundtrack of her new film "A Few Best Men" in which she co-stars with Xavier Samuel. Music featured in the film has been recorded by Olivia Newton-John and remixed by International and local DJs and producers such as Chew FU (official remixes for pop artists including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Timbaland, Mariah Carey, Roulette (who has support from some of the worlds Djing elite, such as Armand Van Helden & Kissy Sellout) and Archie who has supported Black Eyed Peas, Moby and Tiesto to name a few. "Mickey" will be sent to radion on January 9, 2012 and the film opens in Australia on January 26, 2012 and worldwide later in the year.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Suspense (Club Version) (6:57) 02.Toni Basil - Suspense (Dub Version) (6:10) "Suspense" is a song performed by American singer-songwriter Toni Basil. It was released by Chrysalis Records, as the second single from her eponymous second album. "Suspense" peaked at #8 on the Us dance chart on January 5, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Toto - Stranger In Town (Dance Mix) (6:50) 02.Toto - Change Of Heart (4:10) "Stranger in Town" is a hit song from American rock band Toto from their 1984 album Isolation. It was the first single released from that album, reaching the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1984. The song was the band's highest ever charting Mainstream Rock track, eventually peaking at number 7. It was also a Top 40 single in Australia, where it remains the fourth highest charting single by Toto, behind only "Hold the Line", "Rosanna", and "Africa". The song was written by David Paich and Jeff Porcaro, and features Paich on lead vocals. Though Bobby Kimball is officially credited as a guest musician on the album, having been fired from Toto, "Stranger in Town" was recorded while he was still a member of the group. The music video (directed by Steve Barron) and lyrics to the song are based on the film Whistle Down The Wind, about an escaped convict who runs into a group of children that mistake him for Jesus. Actor Brad Dourif plays the convict, and new member Fergie Frederiksen appears as a murder victim. Dourif and Toto would also work on the movie, Dune (1984 film), that same year. The music video was also nominated at the 1985 MTV Music Video Awards for Best Direction.
Tracklist: 01.Tracey Ullman - My Guy's Mad At Me (Extended Version) (4:40) 02.Tracey Ullman - My Guy's Mad At Me (2:57) 03.Tracey Ullman - Thinking Of Running Away (2:06) Tracey Ullman covered Madness's "My Girl" in 1984. The title was changed to "My Guy", and the single got the title "My Guy's Mad at Me". Madness' Mark Bedford played bass on the track. Her version was in the UK Top 40 at the same time as Madness' "Michael Caine" and peaked at number 23. "My Guy's Mad at Me" was the first single taken from Ullman's second studio album "You Caught Me Out". The music video featured the British politician Neil Kinnock, at the time the Leader of the Opposition. The single was also released as a 7" picture disc, with a picture of Ullman and Kinnock sitting at a table.
Tracklist: 01.Tracey Ullman - Sunglasses (Extended Version) (6:36) 02.Tracey Ullman - Alone (2:47) 03.Tracey Ullman - Candy (2:22) "Sunglasses" is a 1964 song originally recorded by American country singer Skeeter Davis. In 1984 Tracey Ullman coverd the song for her secohd album You Caught Me Out. Released as the albums second single "Sunglasses" became Ullman's last top twenty hit in the UK peaking at #18 in July 1984.The songs music video featured comedian Adrian Edmondson. During this time, Ullman also appeared as a guest VJ on MTV in the United States. "Alone" and "Candy" are both non album tracks and did not appear on the original LP release.
Tracklist: 01.Two Minds Crack - The Hunger And The Greed (Extended Version) (5:44) 02.Two Minds Crack - The Hunger And The Greed (7" Version) (3:50) 03.Two Minds Crack - The Dream That Came Before (4:51) "The Hunger and The Greed" was the debut single by British new wave band formed in Port Talbot, Wales in 1980 by Kevin Jones, Mark Davies and Pete Martin. The single was lifted from the band's first and only album "The Victory Parade". "The Hunger And The Greed" had some popularity in Italy and Spain but did not chart in the UK.
Tracklist: 01.UB40 - If It Happens Again (Dance Mix) (6:25) 02.UB40 - Nkomo A Go-Go (Dance Mix) (4:58) "If It Happens Again" is a song and single written and performed by British group, UB40. It was featured on their album Geffery Morgan and was released in 1984 reaching #9, on the UK charts, staying for eight weeks. It also made #9 on the Irish charts and #8 on the Dutch charts. The song was written as the group's response to Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party's victory in the 1983 UK election. It contains the lines "If it happens again I'm leaving, I'll pack my things and go... I won't say I told you so" and is considered a protest song of the time.
Tracklist: 01.Ultravox - Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (USA Extended Mix) (7:44) 02.Ultravox - One Small Day (Club Version) (7:48) "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes" is the second single from Lament, Ultravox's seventh studio album, released in 1984. The single effectively put Ultravox back on the map, peaking at no. 3 in the UK Singles Chart, and reaching the top 10 in several European countries. The song also entered the Australian and Canadian Top 75 but failed to chart in the US. The Steve Thompson USA "Extended" Mix is unique to this North American release. The North American release also includes "One Small Day (Club Version)" which had previously been released as the first single from Lament. It peaked at no. 27 in the UK Singles Chart. The cover states both titles as being "Special Re-Mix". These mixes do exist, but not on this US release.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - Love Glove (Full Version) (6:36) 02.Visage - Love Glove (Instrumental) (3:23) 03.Visage - She's A Machine (4:51) "Love Glove" is a single by British pop group Visage, released on Polydor Records in 1984.
It was the first single to be released from Visage's third and final album, Beat Boy. The song peaked at #54 on the UK Singles Chart. Two music videos for "Love Glove" exist. One version is the clip shot in Egypt by Jean-Claude Luyat, as a part of a full-length video incorporating songs from The Anvil and Beat Boy. It features Egyptian pyramids and Steve Strange riding a camel across the desert as well as singing on a yacht. This version was later included on the Visage video album in 1986. Another version was shot by Nick Morris in London's Docklands in August 1984. In this version, Steve Strange appears in his Beat Boy album cover make up
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Don't Let Go (John Luongo Extended Remix) (7:13) 02.Wang Chung - Ornamental Elephant (3:58) "Don't Let Go" is a single by Wang Chung. It was released as the first single from their 1984 album Points on the Curve in Canada and the US in February 1984, peaking at #26 and #38 on those countries' respective pop singles charts. In the UK, "Don't Let Go" was the third single from the album, released in April 1984, and peaked at #81. The song also reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Wait (Remix) (8:08) 02.Wang Chung - Dance Hall Days (U.S. Club Edit) (7:22) 03.Wang Chung - Dance Hall Days (Part 2) (4:21) "Wait" is a single by Wang Chung, released as the fourth and final single from their 1984 album, Points on the Curve. The single reached #87 on the UK Singles Chart. Aside from the early singles released as Huang Chung, "Wait" was the only single by Wang Chung that failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. However, it peaked at #17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Wait is also the only Wang Chung song to appear on two different non-compilation albums. Wait originally appeared on Points on the Curve, but was used again in the To Live and Die in L.A. soundtrack when director William Friedkin liked the song so much, he wanted to incorporate it into his 1985 thriller, To Live and Die in L.A. "Wait" appears during the end credits of the film. No music video was shot for "Wait".
Tracklist: 01."Weird Al" Yankovic - I Lost On Jeopardy (12" Mix) (5:31) 02."Weird Al" Yankovic - Mr. Popeil (4:40) R.I.P. Alex trebek 1940-2020 "I Lost on Jeopardy" is a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic from his second album, "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D, released in 1984. The song is a parody of "Jeopardy" by The Greg Kihn Band, released in 1983, and its refrain "Our love's in jeopardy". The parody's lyrics center on the game show Jeopardy!, and features a guest vocal from Don Pardo, who announced for Jeopardy! from 1964 to 1975. The song was released just prior to the revival of Jeopardy! in 1984, though contrary to popular theory, the revival was already in the works and was not inspired by Yankovic's song. The song peaked at #81 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Everything She Wants (7" Remix) (5:31) 02.Wham! - Like A Baby (4:11) 03.Wham! - Message From Wham! (0:49) "Everything She Wants" is a song by British pop duo Wham!, released in 1984 on Epic Records. In the UK and Europe the song was released on a double A-side with "Last Christmas". It was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. Upon release, "Last Christmas" took the majority of the attention and airplay as it was appropriate in early December as Christmas approached. However, the presence of an equally-billed flip side meant that radio stations had something else to play once "Last Christmas" had lost its topicality. The presence of the Band Aid project meant that the double A-side peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart, although in the process it became the biggest selling record not to get to number one. However, in the USA, the song did reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100, and became the third number-one song in a row from 1984's Make It Big album. Wham! would go on to have two more number-one hits in the UK before splitting at their height in 1986. This Japanese 7" pressing contains a special message from Wham! thanking their Japanese fans for their support. In Japan Wham! were wildly popular. This track is exlusive to this release.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix) (6:32) 02.Wham! - Like A Baby (4:14) "Everything She Wants" is a million-selling Gold-certified hit by British pop duo Wham!, originally released in 1984 on Epic Records. The song was the forth single taken from the duo's second album Make It Big. "Everything She Wants" is written from the angle of a man rapidly approaching desperation at the material demands of his partner which seems to be coming to a head, despite the amount of work he does to keep her happy. In a twist, the second verse takes the story a step further by revealing that the woman is pregnant but the man cannot find any happiness in the announcement because of the extra pressure a baby will put upon him. Although George Michael bemoaned much of Wham!'s material as he began his solo career, "Everything She Wants" remained a song of which he was proud, and he continued to perform it in his shows. Furthermore, Michael remarked in an interview (to promote 25 Live tour) that "Everything She Wants" is his favourite Wham! song. In the UK "Everything She Wants" peaked at #2 while in the US the topped the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #1. Of note the sleeve on this Japanese pressing says that the b-side is "Last Christmas" this information is incorrect. The b-side is actually the album track "Like A Baby".
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Freedom (Single Remix) (5:19) 02.Wham! - Freedom (Album Version) (5:02) "Freedom" is a hit song by British pop duo Wham!. It became the group's second number one hit on the UK Singles Chart and reached number three in the United States. It was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. Wham! had already enjoyed a successful 1984 by the time "Freedom" was released in August of the year. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" had given them their first UK number one and had then reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. George had then gone to number one with a solo single, "Careless Whisper". Then after, Wham! had their second American number one song with "Everything She Wants".
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Freedom (Long Version) (7:05) 02.Wham! - Freedom (Instrumental) (5:04) 03.Wham! - Freedom (Single Remix) (5:19) "Freedom" is a song by British pop duo Wham! released in 1984, becoming the group's second UK #1 hit. It was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. Wham! had already enjoyed a successful 1984 by the time "Freedom" was released in August of that year. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" had given them their first UK #1 and had then reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. George had then gone to #1 with a solo single, "Careless Whisper". "Freedom" was #1 in the UK for three weeks and featured on the album Make It Big, which was issued at the same time. "Freedom" was the 10th biggest selling single of 1984. This song also reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US the following year. The music video, coinciding with the 1985 US release, features the band touring around Beijing, China. Wham! were the first western pop group to tour that country. The melody of the song was used by George Michael as an introduction to his song, "Faith", played on a church organ. Included as a bonus is the single remix of "Freedom" which was taken from the US 12" promo. This version contains an alternate ending.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Last Christmas (Early Mix) (4:32) This U.K. 7″ pressing contains The early mix and vocal of “Last Christmas” recorded in August 1984, which has never been released on CD or digitally. Everything She Wants (Album Version) is the B side according to the record label. However, Last Christmas has been mis-pressed on both sides. Track time is listed as 4:24 on the record label the actual duration is 4:32.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Last Christmas (Pudding Mix Edit) (4:45) 02.Wham! - Credit Card Baby (5:11) I originally posted this festive 12" on December 12, 2010, wow six years ago. Since then I have really upgraded my equipment and fine tuned my ripping skills. I also stopped using ClickRepair and now manually remove every click/pop myself, the results are much better since using ClickRepair can degrade the audio. This year I wanted to bring new life into this 12" so I gave it a brand new transfer. If you happen to have the old rip in your collection I think you will see this is the definitive transfer. The mix used on this 12" omits a verse and has additional backing vocals from George Michael and some slightly different keyboard arrangements towards the end. The record itself is labeled as (Pudding Mix) (Long Version) it is actually an alternate edit of the "Pudding Mix". I really hope that you enjoy the new transfer Seasons Greetings. ~ DjPaulT (December, 2016)
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Last Christmas (4:25) 02.Wham! - Last Christmas (Instrumental) (4:25) Like the sight of new fallen snow or the scent of cookies baking in the oven, “Last Christmas,” the seasonal song by U.K. pop group Wham!, is a yuletide tradition that never gets old. Originally released in 1985 on Epic records "Last Christmas" became an international hit reaching the top ten in several countries including the UK where it peaked at #2. In the Us the single was an Adult Conteporary hit reaching #22. In 2014 Legacy Records issued a limited 12" pressed on translucent RED/GREEN vinyl in US to celebrate the singles 30th Anniversary, sold exclusively for Record Store Day. The 12" included the standard 7" version of the holiday hit backed with a previously unreleased instrumental version. Only 3,000 copies were pressed.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (3:51) 02.Wham! - A Ray Of Sunshine (Specially Recorded For The Tube) (4:52) 03.Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Instrumental) (4:02) "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" is a two-million-selling, Platinum-certified 1984 song by the English pop duo Wham!, which became their first American and UK #1 hit. It was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. The song entered the UK singles chart at number four — after much hype from the duo claiming they would go straight in at number one, which was a rare occurrence then — and climbed to the top spot seven days later, staying there for two weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! Featuring George Michael - Careless Whisper (Extended Mix) (6:29) 02.Wham! Featuring George Michael - Careless Whisper (Special Version) (4:42) 03.Wham! Featuring George Michael - Careless Whisper (Instrumental) (5:04) "Careless Whisper" is a pop ballad written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham!. It was released on 24 July 1984 on the Wham! album Make It Big.
Tracklist: 01.White China - Real World (Extended Version) (5:11) 02.White China - Breaking Through The Clouds (4:02) Totally Obscure 80s "Real World" is a 1984 single by Scottish New wave band White China. Formed in Dunfermline in 1980, the band were signed up by major label Island Records, home to artists such as U2, Roxy Music and Bob Marley. White China released two well received singles and quickly built up a reputation as a top live act opening for Big Country. Unfortunately, after issues with the record company, the much anticipated debut album was never released and the band went their seperate ways. "Real World" was produced by Steve Brown who also worked with artists including ABC, Wham!, Alison Moyet, Haysi Fantayzee, Freddie Mercury (Queen), The Alarm, The Cult, Then Jericho, The Pogues and many more. The b-side is an instrumental track produced by Martin Rushent best known for producing The Human League, The Associates, Pete Shelley among others.
Tracklist: 01.Willy Finlayson - On The Air Tonight (Extra Long Mix) (5:53) 02.Willy Finlayson - After The Fall (3:58) "On The Air Tonight" is a 1984 single by Scottish singer Willy Finlayson. The song was released as a single in Europe and featured in the film "A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" but did not appear on the soundtrack. "On the Air Tonight" failed to chart but is still played on retro 80s radio. If you are not familiar with this track I suggest you give it a listen it's truly brilliant another one of my all-time favorites.
Tracklist: 01.Wire Train - Chamber Of Hellos (Special Remixed Version) (5:18) 02.Wire Train - I'll Do You (Special Remixed Version) (6:10) "Chamber Of Hellos" is the debut single by American New wave/Alternative Rock band from San Francisco Wire Train. In June 1983, Wire Train signed to the local 415 Records label, also home to acts like Translator, Red Rockers and Romeo Void, all of which found themselves with national distribution when 415 entered into a deal with Columbia Records. Wire Train's debut album, In a Chamber, produced by David Kahne at The Automatt in San Francisco, was released late in 1983. It achieved success on the U.S. college charts during 1984, and the band toured as openers for Big Country. In the U.S. the single was relesd on 12" with "I'll Do You" both tracks remixed by Ivan Ivan.
Tracklist: 01.Yvonne Gage - Doin' It In A Haunted House (6:04) 02.Yvonne Gage - Doin' It In A Haunted House (Instrumental) (5:24) "Doin' It In a Haunted House" is a 1984 single by Chicago born backing vocalist and soul singer Yvonne Gage. Billed as the unofficial answer to Michael Jackson’s "THRILLER", "Doin' It In A Haunted House" made the bottom of the US R&B chart and reached the UK Top 50 in June 1984. The single was taken from her only album "Virginity".
Tracklist: 01.Zu Zu Sharks - Eyes Of The World (Extended Version) (5:08) 02.Zu Zu Sharks - Eyes Of The World (Single Version) (3:42) 02.Zu Zu Sharks - After The Ship's Gone Down (3:39) "Eyes Of The World" was the second single released by British synth-pop band Zu Zu Sharks. The single failed to have any chrt success. The band never recorded a full length album and disbanded. Frontman Richard Darbyshire went on to form the band Living In A Box. Zu Zu Sharks had one other single only released as a 7" called "Big Boys" I have ordered that single and will post it once I have it.
Tracklist: 01.3 Speed - Once Bitten (3:39) "Once Bitten" is the title track of the 1985 horror/comedy film of the same name. "Once Bitten" was performed by Synth rock band 3 Speed. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts, USA led by frontwoman Linda Chase. The band was discovered after their manager sent a demo tape to a studio in Los Angeles, completely unbeknownst to the band members. An executive was listening to their demo tape on a radio on his desk when Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. walked by, heard Linda Chase singing, and said that he wanted the band on a plane the following weekend. In addition to "Once Bitten," another song by the band called "Stop Talking About Us" was used by MCA/Curb Records on the aforementioned soundtrack. This song was not written for the movie, but was actually a demo that the band had previously recorded. The version that appears on the soundtrack album is the demo. 3 Speed enjoyed considerable success after the release of the Once Bitten soundtrack; at one point they were even opening for Pat Benatar. MCA Records, however, never petitioned the band to record a full-length LP, commissioning them instead to write songs for more soundtracks, including those for Rad and Savage Streets. Chase continues to write & perform music and work in recording studios. This US only 7" promo contains the same track on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You (4:56) 02.9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You (Re-mixed Version) (7:04) 03.9.9 - Little Bitty Women (4:26) "All Of Me For All Of You" is the 1985 debut single by American R&B group 9.9 (American slang which means "nearly perfect"). The group consisted of members Margo Thunder, Leslie Jones (1962-2013), and Wanda Perry. The group formed in 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts. "All Of Me For All Of You" reached #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The group performed on Soul Train, American Bandstand, and Solid Gold. They also provided backing vocals for a single with Patti LaBelle called "Shy". The group continued until 1987, when disputes over material, production and personal matters forced the group to disband.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - Who's That Girl (She's Got It) (Extended Version) (6:52) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - Who's That Girl (She's Got It) (7" Version) (3:36) 03.A Flock Of Seagulls - Who's That Girl (She's Got It) (Instrumental Version) (4:19) "Who's That Girl (She's Got It) was the first single released from A Flock Of Seagulls fourth studio album "Dream Come True". The single peaked at #66 on the UK singles chart in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie (Extended Remix) (7:24) 02.A Taste Of Honey - We've Got The Groove (5:46) 03.A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie (Original Full Length Version) (5:36) "Boogie Oogie Oogie" is a song by disco group A Taste of Honey. Released from their self-titled album in 1978, it became an extremely popular "crossover" song. The lyrics urge listeners to "boogie oogie oogie till you just can't boogie no more." It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Hot Soul Singles chart, and the Hot Dance Club Play chart. It would eventually sell over two million copies and has become one of the most recognizable songs from the late 1970s disco era. It would also help the group win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist of 1978. It also reached #3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Be Near Me (Munich Mix) (5:30) 02.ABC - Be Near Me (Ecstasy Mix) (4:45) 03.ABC - What's Your Destination? (3:38) "Be Near Me" is a song by the British band ABC. It was released in March 1985 as the second single from the band's album How to Be a ... Zillionaire! It peaked at #26 on the UK singles chart in 1985, and was the only single from the album to reach the UK Top 40. It was more successful in the United States where it reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also went to #1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in September of that year, remaining on top for two weeks. The "Ecstasy Mix" is exclusive to North American releases of "Be Near Me" 12".
Tracklist: 01.ABC - How To Be A Zillionaire (Nickel & Dime Mix) (5:23) 02.ABC - How To Be A Zillionaire (Bond Street Mix) (6:05) 03.ABC - Tower Of London (Extended Version) (5:54) "(How to Be A) Millionaire" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC. It was the first single taken from their third studio album, How to Be a ... Zillionaire! The single peaked at a modest No. 49 on the UK Singles Chart, though it fared better in the US where it reached No. 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Ocean Blue (Atlantic Mix) (5:11) 02.ABC - Tower Of London (Instrumental) (3:37) 03.ABC - Be Near Me (Ecstasy Mix) (4:46) 04.ABC - Ocean Blue (Pacific Mix) (3:37) "Ocean Blue" is a song by the English new wave band ABC that was released as the fourth single from their third studio album How to Be a ... Zillionaire! The song peaked at No. 51 on the UK Singles Chart; the song failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single was the only single from the album not to chart on the Hot 100; their next single to chart there would be "When Smokey Sings" the following year. The single version was re-recorded with drummer David Palmer after the release of the album, also referred to as the "Pacific Mix".
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Vanity Kills (The Mendelsohn Mix) (6:14) 02.ABC - Be Near Me (Ecstasy Mix) (4:44) 03.ABC - Judy's Jewels (2:00) "Vanity Kills" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC, released as the third single from their third studio album, How to Be a ... Zillionaire! It peaked at No. 70 on the UK Singles Chart and reached No. 91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Two music videos were made by the band ABC. The UK video shows the four band members moving against a dark background, using simple stop motion camera tricks. The US version, directed by Peter Care, has a spoken prologue and epilogue, and presents Martin Fry and Mark White as noir detectives, investigating a variety of shady characters.
Tracklist: 01.Adam Ant - Vive Le Rock (Remix) (5:13) 02.Adam Ant - Vive Le Rock (Instrumental Dub Mix) (5:10) 03.Adam Ant - Greta X (3:18) "Vive Le Rock" is a song by English musician Adam Ant from his third solo album of the same name (1985). CBS Records released it as the album's second single on July 1, 1985. That summer, Ant secured a spot at the Live Aid concert - the first live performance of the "Ant/Marco/Wiczling/De Niro" band - but was asked to cut his set to one song, for which he chose his new single, the "Vive le Rock". The single, however stalled at #50 in the UK, in part due to a pressing error with many copies featuring the A-side track on both sides. "Vive Le Rock" did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 but did make an appearance on the US dance chart peaking at #29. The b-side Greta X is a track recorded by Adam in 1978.
Tracklist: 01.Agnetha Fältskog - I Won't Let You Go (Extended Re-Mix Version) (6:00) 02.Agnetha Fältskog - You're There (3:28) "I Won't Let You Go" is the first single from Agnetha Fältskog's second English solo-album Eyes of a Woman. The song was composed by Fältskog with lyrics by producer Eric Stewart, formerly of the group 10cc. The track reached the Top 10 in Sweden and Belgium, but due to the lack of promotion, "I Won't Let You Go" proved unsuccessful in Britain, where it peaked at #84. The B-side of the single, "You're There", was also written by Fältskog and was the last song written by her to be released until the song, "I Keep Them On The Floor Beside My Bed" which was the closing track on her 2013 album, A.
Tracklist: 01.a-ha - Take On Me (Long Version) (4:46) 02.a-ha - Take On Me (Single Version) (3:47) "Take On Me" is a song by Norwegian synthpop band A-ha, first released in 1984. The self-composed original version was produced by Tony Mansfield, and remixed by John Ratcliff. The second version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group's debut studio album Hunting High and Low (1985). The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, keyboards and drums. The original "Take On Me" was recorded in 1984 and it took two versions and three releases to finally chart in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985. In the United States in October 1985, the song became the only A-ha song to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100, due in no small part to the wide exposure on MTV of its innovative music video, directed by Steve Barron. The video features the band in a live-action pencil-sketch sequence. The video won six awards and was nominated for two others at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. The band moved into an apartment in London and began calling on record companies and publishing houses. After a few meetings with various A&R personnel, the band signed with a publishing house called Lionheart. A-ha then returned to Norway to earn some money. When they returned to London, they left Lionheart out of frustration. They decided to record new demos, and chose the studio of musician and producer John Ratcliff, intending to re-record five songs. The band signed with Ratcliff, who in return introduced them to his manager, Terry Slater. With this encouragement, the band managed to complete some songs, including "Take On Me". After a few meetings, Slater signed them with Warner Bros. Records. The band met with producer Tony Mansfield, an expert in the use of the Fairlight CMI, who mixed the demos with electronic instrumentation. The sound was not what A-ha had hoped to achieve, and the album was remixed again. The band rushed to release "Take On Me" as a single in the United Kingdom but the single only charted at 137, the lowest-charted of all A-ha songs. After this, Warner Brothers' main office in the United States decided to invest in the band, and gave them the opportunity to re-record the song. Terry Slater convinced Alan Tarney to produce the new version. The song was soon completed and re-released in the United Kingdom, but the record label's office in London gave them little support, and the single flopped for the second time. In the United States, Warner Bros. put the group on high priority, and made the move to invest significant money in a revolutionary video for "Take On Me" using the audio version produced by Tarney. The single was released in the United States a month after the music video, and immediately appeared in the Billboard Hot 100. Magne played the main melody on a Roland Juno-60 "MIDI'd up" to a Yamaha DX7. The drum machine used on the second and third releases (rotoscoped video version) was a LinnDrum – Paul overdubbed real cymbals and hi-hat using this drum machine. Morten sang "Take On Me" using a Neumann U47 microphone as well as a Neve microphone pre-amp and Neve equaliser. AllMusic journalist Tim DiGravina described "Take On Me" as "a new wave classic laced with rushing keyboards, made emotionally resonant thanks to Morten Harket's touching vocal delicacy." In the United States "Take On Me" was not released as a domestic 12" single only as a promotional 12" with a unique one sided picture sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.a-ha - The Sun Always Shines On T.V. (Extended Version) (7:06) 02.a-ha - Driftwood (3:04) The Sun Always Shines on T.V." is a song by Norwegian pop band A-ha. It was released as the third single from the band's debut album, Hunting High and Low. In many countries the single was not as successful as the band's previous, "Take on Me", which hit #1 in the U.S. and several countries around the world. In the UK and Ireland, however, "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." actually improved upon the #2 charting of their debut, remaining at the top spot on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in January 1986, having been released there on 16 December 1985. This is the first edition of the UK 12" single release.
The shorter extended version which is the rarer one, features a slow piano intro, before the steady drum beat commences.
Comes with a limited edition poster featuring a multicolour group-shot (Morten, Magne and Pål from left to right pictured in full length) by Robert Erdmann. The 24"x36" poster promotes the "hunting high and low"-album in white letters and larger a-ha logo in red.
The 'Extended Version' featured is NOT the same 'Extended Version' that was featured on subsequent pressings - these later pressings all featured the 'US Dance Mix' which was remixed by Steve Thompson.
Tracklist: 01.Al Corley - Cold Dresses (Long Version) (7:29) 02.Al Corley - Cold Dresses (7" Version) (4:15) 03.Al Corley - The Answers - The Solutions (3:12) "Cold Dresses" is a 1984 single by American actor, singer and producer Al Corley. Corley is best known as the first actor to play Steven Carrington on the 1980s soap opera Dynasty. "Cold Dresses" was the follow up single to Corley's international hit "Square Rooms" from his debut album of the same name. "Cold Dresses" reached #5 in France. The single was produced by Harold Faltermeyer.
Tracklist: 01.Alex Brown - (Come On) Shout (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Alex Brown - (Come On) Shout (Dub Version) (4:47) Shout, break out, don't be insecure! "(Come On) Shout" is dance single released by American soul, disco singer, songwriter and producer Alex Brown. She has a lot of session work as a backing vocalist with artists like Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. She's co-writer of Anita Baker's 1988 song "Just Because". "(Come On) Shout" was taken from the Motion Picture Soundtrack for the 1985 film "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt.
Tracklist: 01.Alisha - Baby Talk (Special Remix) (6:42) 02.Alisha - Baby Talk (Instrumental Dub/Vocal Dub) (10:09) "Baby Talk" is a 1985 dance/pop single by Alisha. Originally recorded and released by Gregg Brown in 1984, Alisha's version was popular in the dance clubs and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart in December 1985. Alisha's version was produced by Mark S. Berry and released on Vanguard Records in September 1985 as the third single from her debut album Alisha. "Baby Talk" became Alisha's most successful single to date, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance charts in the final week of December 1985. The single crossed over to the Hot 100 charts reaching No. 68 in February 1986, and on the Hot Black Singles chart, peaking at No. 75. It was also released in the UK on Total Control Records, and reached No. 67 on the UK Singles Chart. The b-side "Instrumental Dub" and "Vocal Dub" are listed on the label as two seperate songs, however they are pressed as one continuous track on the vinyl. To keep the integrity of the original vinyl I chose not to seperate the songs into two individual tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Alisha - Boys Will Be Boys (Shep Pettibone Mix) (5:43) 02.Alisha - All Night Passion (Club Mix) (6:48) "Boys Will Be Boys" is a 1985 single by American singer Alisha taken from her self-titled debut album. "Boys Will Be Boys" was only release in Germany on 7" and 12" formats. The single failed to have any chart success.
Tracklist: 01.Alisha - Too Turned On (6:19) 02.Alisha - Too Turned On (Dub) (6:02) "Too Turned On" is a single performed by American singer Alisha. It was released as the second single from the album "Alisha" and became another club hit for her in 1985. "Too Turned On" peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, staying on the chart for 11 weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Alison Moyet - Invisible (The Transparent Mix) (6:34) 02.Alison Moyet - Hitch Hike (2:38) "Invisible" is a song recorded by Alison Moyet in 1984, written by Lamont Dozier (of the songwriting team Holland–Dozier–Holland), from her album Alf. Reaching #21 on the UK Singles Chart, the song went as high as #6 in Ireland, and gave Moyet her third Irish top 10 hit of the year. The single went even higher in New Zealand, peaking at #4, her second consecutive top ten hit after "All Cried Out" reached #6. The song is also the first American release from the album and is Moyet's most successful single in that country, reaching #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of 1985 and becoming her only US Top 40 hit, either solo or with Yazoo, thus far. The b-side was the Marvin Gaye song "Hitch Hike" on which she receives backing from Darts.
Tracklist: 01.Alphaville - Jet Set (Jellybean Mix) (6:28) 02.Alphaville - Jet Set (Jellybean Dub Mix) (5:08) 03.Alphaville - Golden Feeling (3:53) "Jet Set" is the fourth and last single from Alphaville's first album, Forever Young, and was released in March 1985. Re-recorded and released after founding band member Frank Mertens left the band, the 7" version drops the word 'The' from the song's title and is mildly different from the original album version. Marian Gold said of the song, "We didn't intend to write a proper song; it was supposed to be some kind of jingle that advertises things money can't buy: anarchy, freedom, love, fun and a piece of the end of the world." The Deluxe Edition re-issue of the LP "Forever Young" is now available.
Tracklist: 01.Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood (Ash 48) (7:45) 02.Amii Stewart - Light My Fire (137 Disco Heaven) (7:33) Celebrating Pride Month! "Knock on Wood" is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Floyd. In 1979 American soul/disco singer Amii Stewart released a disco version of the song. It reached number one in the U.S. charts in April 1979; it also made it to the soul singles and disco charts, becoming the best-known version of the song. This recording was co-produced by Simon May. It reached the Top 10 twice in the UK, first in 1979 (peaking at number 6) and again in a remixed version backed with "Light My Fire" / "137 Disco Heaven" in 1985 (peaking at number 7). "Knock On Wood" would become one of the "anthems for the LGBTQ community."
Tracklist: 01.André Cymone - The Dance Electric (Long Version) (5:41) 02.André Cymone - The Dance Electric (Edited Version) (4:08) 03.André Cymone - Red Light (Edited Version) (4:57) "The Dance Electric" is the first track on André Cymone's third studio album A.C., and, four weeks before the album's release, The Dance Electric was released as the album's first single. This track is the only studio collaboration between Prince and André Cymone during Cymone's solo career following his departure from Prince's band. Initial tracking for Prince's initial version took place on 17 August 1984 (two days before The Screams Of Passion) at the Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse, Eden Prairie, MN, USA (listed on the album as "Paisley Park Recording, Somewhere in Minnesota"). Prince reportedly gave the song to André Cymone after Cymone's mother asked Prince for a song (Cymone himself was too proud to do so). André Cymone recorded lead vocal overdubs between late 1984 and Summer 1985 at one of four studios (which one is not known): Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, CA, USA; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA; Celestial Sound, New York, NY, USA; or Metro Studio, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Prince also referred to "the dance electric" in the song God, recorded three days later. "The Dance Electric" became a hit single on the U.S. Dance chart peaking at #8 and #10 on the R&B chart. Cymone later married Jody Watley going on to co-write and produced several hits for her, including “Looking for a New Love”, “Still A Thrill”, and “Real Love”.
Tracklist: 01.Angela - All Hung Up (5:41) 02.Angela - All Hung Up (Dub Version) (7:19) 16Bit "All Hung Up" is a 1985 Freestyle single by Angela (born Angela Cappelli), recorded on Sutra Records. "All Hung Up" was the only single ever released by Angels it sold enough copies to reach #24 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, remaining on the survey for six weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Angie Gold - Eat You Up (Hi-NRG Mix) (6:43) 02.Angie Gold - Eat You Up (Instrumental) (5:41) "Eat You Up" is a song by British singer-songwriter Angie Gold, written by Gold and Anthony Baker and released in 1985 by Passion Records (U.S.). The single peaked at No. 30 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs Chart on August 17, 1985 after spending six weeks on the survey, "Eat You Up" would be Gold's only U.S. Charting single. It found more success in Japan, where it was titled "Suteki na High Energy Boy" (素敵なハイエナジー・ボーイ, Suteki na Hai Enajī Bōi, "Nice High Energy Boy") and spent four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Oricon's international singles chart in early 1986. The song was also adapted in several languages by other artists in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Gold later re-recorded the song with producer Ian Levine for her 1995 compilation album The Best of Angie Gold: Eat You Up.
Tracklist: 01.Arcadia - Election Day (The Consensus Mix) (8:36) 02.Arcadia - Election Day (Single Version) (4:30) 03.Arcadia - She's Moody And Grey, She's Mean And She's Restless (4:28) "Election Day" was the first single released by the Duran Duran off-shoot band, Arcadia. It was released by Parlophone Records in October 1985 and subsequently hit the top ten on both sides of the Atlantic, peaking at #6 in the US and #7 in the UK, but was the most successful in Ireland, peaking at #5 and in Italy, peaking at #1 (also reaching the Top 25 in Germany). Along with the Arcadia members, "Election Day" features Grace Jones on vocals and speech segments.
Tracklist: 01.Art Of Noise - Legs (Inside Leg Mix) (6:04) 02.Art Of Noise - Legs (3:31) 03.Art Of Noise - Hoops And Mallets (3:43) "Legs" was the first single releasd from the album In Visible Silence by British synth-pop band Art Of Noise in October 1985. The single peaked at #6 in the UK. In the United States "Legs" peaked at #60 on the Billboard R&B chart and #27 dance.
Tracklist: 01.Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love (The Pink Cadillac Mix) (7:43) 02.Aretha Franklin - Until You Say You Love Me (4:52) 03.Aretha Franklin - Jump To It (6:33) "Freeway of Love" is a song by American singer Aretha Franklin. It was written by Jeffrey Cohen and Narada Michael Walden and produced by the latter for her thirtieth studio album Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985). The song features a notable contribution from Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist from Bruce Springsteen’'s E Street Band. Sylvester, Martha Wash, and Jeanie Tracy provided backup vocals on "Freeway of Love". Released as the album's leading single, it became Franklin's highest-charting single in twelve years, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for five weeks from July 27, 1985 to August 24, 1985. Owing to the pink Cadillac appearing on the album cover and several times in the lyrics, more than 100 pink Cadillacs accompanied Franklin in her funeral procession in August 2018. **This 12" is pressed on pink vinyl and includes the UK vinyl only "Pink Cadillac Mix" remixed by Alan 'The Judge' Coulthard an essential figure in the UK mix-scene due to his work with the DMC.
Tracklist: 01.Artists United Against Apartheid - Sun City (Last Remix) (9:36) 02.Artists United Against Apartheid - Not So Far Away (Dub Version) (12:32) "Sun City" is a 1985 protest song written by Steven Van Zandt, produced by Van Zandt and Arthur Baker and recorded by Artists United Against Apartheid to convey opposition to the South African policy of apartheid. The primary means of that opposition is to declare that all the artists involved would refuse any and all offers to perform at Sun City, a resort which was located within the bantustan of Bophuthatswana, one of a number of internationally unrecognized states created by the South African government to forcibly relocate its black population. "Sun City" only reached #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1985. Only about half of American radio stations played "Sun City", with some objecting to the lyrics' explicit criticism of President Ronald Reagan's policy of "constructive engagement." (Joey Ramone's line in the song criticizes Reagan. Ramone also expressed open discontent and criticism towards him with the Ramones song "Bonzo Goes to Bitburg".) The song was banned in South Africa itself. The song did somewhat better overseas, reaching #21 on the UK Singles Chart, #4 in Australia and achieving chart action in a number of other European countries, becoming a substantial hit in The Netherlands. It was also a top ten single in Canada in December 1985 and January 1986. "Sun City" was picked as record of the year by many of the most influential music critics, topping the prestigious international Pazz & Jop Critics Poll for best single of the year. The album and single raised more than a million U.S. dollars for anti-apartheid projects. It premiered at the United Nations, thanks to the Special Committee Against Apartheid and UN officers such as Aracelly Santana. Featuring – Afrika Bambaataa, Anthony Williams, Big Youth, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Bobby Womack, Bonnie Raitt, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Darlene Love, Daryl Hall, David Ruffin Jr, Duke Bootee, Eddie Kendricks, Fat Boys, George Clinton, Gil Scott-Heron, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Herbie Hancock, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Cliff, Joey Ramone, John Oates, Kashif, Kurtis Blow, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Little Steven, Lou Reed, Malopoets, Michael Monroe, Miles Davis, Nona Hendryx, Pat Benatar, Pete Townshend, Peter Gabriel, Peter Garrett, Peter Wolf, Ray Barretto, Ringo Starr, Ron Carter, Ruben Blades, Run-DMC, Scorpio (3), Shankar, Sonny Okosun, Stanley Jordan, Stiv Bators, Tina B, Via Afrika, Will Downing, Zak Starkey
Producer – Arthur Baker, Little Steven
Tracklist: 01.Baltimora - Living In The Background (Club Mix) (6:48) 02.Baltimora - Living In The Background (Single Version) (4:00) 03.Baltimora - Living In The Background (Instrumental) (6:04) "Living in the Background" is the title track and third single from Baltimora's debut album of the same name, and second released single in total. The song reached number 87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. There was no video made for this single. "Living in the Background" did not garner the same attention that their first single "Tarzan Boy" did.
Tracklist: 01.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Summer Version) (6:42) 02.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Reprise) (6:02) "Tarzan Boy", was released in April 1985, and became a huge European success, peaking at No. 6 on the Italian single chart and entering the top 5 in numerous European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Norway. The song eventually made it to the United Kingdom charts, where it reached no.3 in August 1985. "Tarzan Boy" was released in Canada in October 1985 and peaked on the Canadian charts at No. 5 by the end of the year. However, it took a while for the single to enter the Hot 100 single chart in the United States (where it was released on EMI). When it did, it remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six months, peaking at No. 13 in March 1986. Baltimora performed on the American TV show Solid Gold, which helped further their success in America. Due to the single's popularity in Europe an alternate 12" and 7" remix was released by EMI Records called "Summer Version" this remix was only released in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Extended Dance Version) (6:08) 02.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Single Version) (3:47) 03.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Extended Dub Version) (5:02) "Tarzan Boy" is the debut single by Italian-based act Baltimora. The song was written by Maurizio Bassi and Naimy Hackett, and released in 1985 as the lead single from Baltimora's debut album Living in the Background. The refrain uses Tarzan's cry as a melodic line. The song is rhythmical, with an electronic melody and simple lyrics. Baltimora are often considered a one-hit wonder due to the success they experienced with "Tarzan Boy". "Tarzan Boy" was an international hit, debuting in the top-five of the Italian charts and performing well in many other European countries, including Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. "Tarzan Boy" was most successful in France, where it topped the chart for five consecutive weeks. In the United Kingdom, it reached number three in August 1985. The single had success in the United States (where it was released by EMI), with the single remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six months and ultimately peaking at number 13 on March 1st, 1986.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Do Not Disturb (6:08) 02.Bananarama - Do Not Disturb (Instrumental Dub) (3:44) 03.Bananarama - Ghost (4:04) 04.Bananarama - Do Not Disturb (Banannamix) (10:50) "Do Not Disturb" is a song recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was written and produced by the production duo of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. Originally released as a stand-alone single in 1985, the track was later added to Bananarama's third album True Confessions which was issued by London Records a year later. "Do Not Disturb" was released in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan but only charted in the UK. Bananarama did not like the song. Group member Keren Woodward later said of the True Confessions album, "It is all our ideas, it is what we wanted to sound like and sing about. Except 'Do Not Disturb' which Swain and Jolley wrote and which we don't think is very good. Thats why there's eleven songs on the LP instead of ten". When released, "Do Not Disturb" was a mid-charting single, peaking at number thirty-one. In the UK the single was released as two seperate 12" singles. The first 12" included the "Instrumental Dub" version of "Do Not Disturb". The second 12" was released as a limited Edition and featured "Do Not Disturb" (Bananamix) a megamix featuring most of their hits up to this point. The only difference in the sleeves is a custom hype sticker. "Do Not Disturb" (Bananamix) is exclusive to this 12".
Tracklist: 01.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (12" Mix) (6:13) 02.Big Country - In A Big Country (3:52) 03.Marilyn - Calling Your Name (4:04) 04.Status Quo - Marguerita Time (3:27) 05.The Boomtown Rats - Tonight (3:53) 06.Genesis - That's All (4:23) 07.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (3:53) 08.Bon Jovi - Runaway (3:51) 09.Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) (4:48) 10.ABC - The Look Of Love (3:29) 11.Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (3:54) 12.Band Aid - Feed The World (4:16) "Band Aid Special" is a 1985 album compiled by Mercury Records in Japan, released on March 31, 1985 a few months after the release of the single "Do They Know It's Christmas?". This compilation contains all three mixes of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"that were originally released on 12" single. The rest of the album was filled artists that were involved with the recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", along with other artists to fill out the album. The album was re-issued in December 1985 under the title “Rock ‘Now” 12 Hits!”. Band Aid is a charity supergroup featuring mainly British and Irish musicians and recording artists.was founded in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for anti-famine efforts in Ethiopia by releasing the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for the Christmas market that year. On 25 November 1984, the song was recorded at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, and was released in the UK four days later. The single surpassed the hopes of the producers to become the Christmas number one on that release. The 12" version was mixed by Trevor Horn.
Tracklist: 01.Bangles - Manic Monday (Extended Version) (4:40) 02.Bangles - Manic Monday (3:04) 03.Bangles - In A Different Light (2:51) "Manic Monday" is a song by the American pop rock band The Bangles, and the first single released from their second studio album, Different Light (1986). It was written by American musician Prince, using the pseudonym "Christopher". Originally intended for the group Apollonia 6 in 1984, he offered the song to The Bangles two years later. Lyrically, it describes a woman who is waking up to go to work on Monday, wishing it were still Sunday where she could relax. The song, which was released on Monday January 27, 1986, by Columbia Records, received generally positive reviews from music critics and some comparisons with The Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday". It became The Bangles' first hit. "Manic Monday" debuted at number eighty-six on the Billboard Hot 100, on the week ending January 25, 1986, and reached a peak of number two, on the issue dated April 19, 1986, being blocked from the top of the chart by Prince and the Revolution's single "Kiss". In the United Kingdom "Manic Monday" debuted at number eighty-five on February 8, 1986, and entered the top forty, at number twenty-four, on February 22, 1986. The song eventually reached its peak position, at number two, the next month. In Germany, the single debuted at number twenty-nine on March 17, 1986, reaching the top ten in the next three weeks, and its peak, also at number two, on April 14, 1986, where it stayed two weeks. It remained in the top ten for four more weeks leaving the charts on July 20, 1986. In Switzerland "Manic Monday" debuted at number twelve on March 30, 1986, becoming the highest debut of the week. It reached its peak two weeks later at number four, where it remained another week. In the Netherlands, the single debuted at number forty-three on February 22, 1986; and managed to reach the number twenty-four. It stayed on the chart for seven weeks. In Norway, "Manic Monday" debuted at number nine in the tenth week of 1986, becoming the second highest debut of the week. It also reached the number four two weeks later, where it stayed another two. The song also peaked within the top five in the Austrian, the Irish, and the New Zealand charts.
Tracklist: 01.Barry Manilow - I'm Your Man (Club Mix) (6:09) 02.Barry Manilow - I'm Your Man (Dub Mix) (6:23) "I'm Your Man" is a song by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released as a single on RCA Records in July 1986. It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 86. The music video was produced and edited by legendary New York DJ/VJ Scott Blackwell and was a favorite on the video show Night Flight at the time. The song was also a huge hit in dance clubs peaking at #9 on the US Hot Dance/Club Play Chart. In the UK the single peaked at #96.
Tracklist: 01.Beastie Boys - She's On It (Sound Track From The Video) (4:20) 02.Beastie Boys - Hold It, Now Hit It (3:36) 03.Beastie Boys - Slow And Low (3:41) "She's on It" is a song by American hip-hop group the Beastie Boys. The group's third single, it was released on the soundtrack to the 1985 film Krush Groove. Despite failing to attract commercial success at the time of its release in 1985, a re-release in 1987 was much more successful, becoming a top 10 hit on the UK Singles Chart, and reaching the top 50 in two other European countries. The song's video was one of the band's first music videos. The boys are trying to win the heart of a beautiful woman on the beach, but their efforts are foiled by stampeding female fans. Not even the assistance of a mentor (played by producer Rick Rubin) can help them. Their attempts range from using Spanish Fly to flying over her in a helicopter and a net, and even their attempt to blow her up fails. It is not listed on the sleeve or labels however "She's On It" is a longer mix than the 3:32 album version.
Tracklist: 01.Belouis Some - Imagination (Dance Mix) (5:30) 02.Belouis Some - Imagination (Dub Mix) (7:08) 03.Belouis Some - Have You Ever Been In Love? (Dub Mix) (4:03) "Imagination" is a 1985 single by British New Wave artist Belouis Some, from his 1985 debut album Some People. Upon its first release in the UK in 1985, the song only managed to chart at #50, but a re-release proved more successful, hitting the Top 20 and peaking at #17 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1986. In the U.S., the song reached #88 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Belouis Some - Some People (Club Remix) (7:37) 02.Belouis Some - Some People (Club Remix Edit) (4:00) 03.Belouis Some - Some People (Dub Version) (6:34) "Some People" is a 1985 single by British artist Belouis Some, from his 1985 debut album Some People. The song reached the Top 40 in the UK, peaking at #33 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1986. In the U.S., the song reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100. A cover version by Murray Head was recorded and released as a single in 1986. *The "Club Remix Edit" is exclusive to U.S. and Canada releases.
Tracklist: 01.Belouis Some - Some People (The Population Boom Boom Mix) (5:47) 02.Belouis Some - Some People (Dub Version) (6:35) 03.Belouis Some - Walk Away (3:37) “Some People” is a 1985 single by British artist Belouis Some, from his 1985 debut album Some People. The song reached the Top 40 in the UK, peaking at #33 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1986. In the U.S., the song reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100. This extremely rare UK 12" promo contains the commercially unreleased "Population Boom Boom Mix" which I suspect is an unused Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero remix with edits by Bruce Forest although they are not credited on the labels. The b-side "Dub Version" is the same mix that is found on the Uk and US releases of the standard 12" with edits by Bruce Forest. No producer or remix credits are listed on this release. The b-side is a plain white label.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Crystal - You Look Marvelous (Extended Version) (7:30) 02.Billy Crystal - You Look Marvelous (Dub Version) (7:23) "You Look Marvelous" is a 1985 novelty/dance track recorded by American comedian Billy Crystal. The songpeaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and #17 in Canada. "You Look Marvelous" would also have an accompanying music video that had heavy rotation on MTV. Both the song and video features Crystal in character as his SNL persona of talk show host Fernando Lamas. The video features Lamas cruising around in what was at the time the world's longest stretch limousine, built by custom coach designer and builder Vini Bergeman, surrounded by models in bikinis. The accompanying album titled "Marvelous" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording at the 1986 Grammy Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - Mystery Lady (Extended Version) (6:48) 02.Billy Ocean - African Queen (No More Love On The Run) (8:05) 03.Billy Ocean - European Queen (No More Love On The Run) (8:05) "Mystery Lady" was the third single released from Billy Ocean's fifth album Suddenly. The single did not do as well as the previous singles released from the album but did manage to peak at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - On The Run (The Battle Is Over) (6:23) 02.Billy Ocean - Carribean Disco (Instrumental) (6:30) "On the Run (The Battle is Over)" is an off-album track written and produced by Ben Findon, released in 1986 around the same time as Ocean's "Love Zone" album, at the height of his popularity. The single was released under three different titles: "Hold on Brother"
"On the Run (Hold on Brother)"
"On the Run (The Battle is Over)" and has appeared on various compilation albums. The single peaked at 48 on the US Dance Chart as "Hold On Brother".
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (Extended Version) (5:43) 02.Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (Single Version) (4:05) 03.Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (Club Mix) (7:32) 04.Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (Instrumental) (5:12) Written by Wayne Braithwaite, Willy Head, Barry Eastmond, Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Billy Ocean, "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" was used as the theme song for the Michael Douglas film, The Jewel of the Nile, the sequel to the hit blockbuster film, Romancing the Stone. Aided by a video featuring Douglas and co-stars Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito as lip-synching backup singers, the song became a major international hit reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in February 1986 and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. In 1994, the song was used for a clip of the 1986 edition of the BBC The Rock 'n' Roll Years featuring coverage of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines. Three years later, it was also used as a background song in the 1985-86 football season edition of Match of the 80s, during coverage of the challenge Kenny Dalglish faced on his appointment as player-manager of Liverpool F.C..
Tracklist: 01.Blancmange - Lose Your Love (Extended Version) (10:12) 02.West India Company - Ave Maria (Extended Version) (7:30) "Lose Your Love" is a 1985 single by English synthpop duo Blancmange. The song was released as the second of three singles from the band's third studio album Believe You Me. After the previous leading single "What's Your Problem?" peaked at #40 in the UK, "Lose Your Love" showed a big decline in Blancmange's popularity, with the single peaking at #77 for a total of 2 weeks in the UK. It fared better in America, where it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs Chart. In the official American Billboard Magazine of December 14, 1985, the song was listed under the Hot Dance/Disco section, based on club play and sales. The song was listed under "Breakouts", explaining that the single had future potential, based on club play for the week. In the 1986 Sci-Fi film Flight of the Navigator, Blancmange appear on David's TV with the music video for "Lose Your Love" when he is introduced to music videos by Carolyn, played by a young Sarah Jessica Parker. "Lose Your Love" was remixed for the single version, instead of using exactly the same version as the album version. The single's B-Side was the instrumental album track "John", also taken from Believe You Me. Like "Lose Your Love", the track was also written by Arthur and Luscombe. The single was released in the UK, Canada, Japan and all throughout Europe via London Records, whilst it was released in America through Sire Records. In America only, a specially-priced maxi 12" vinyl single featured the "Extended Version" of "Lose Your Love", whilst the B-Side was by West India Company, a band relating to Blancmange, and featuring Luscombe. The track was an "Extended Version" of "Ave Maria", featuring Vince Clarke as guest musician on pyrotechnics. "Ave Maria (Om Ganesha)" was originally the West India Company's debut single in 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Bobby "O" & His Banana Republic Feat. Claudja Barry - Whisper To A Scream (9:03) 02.Bobby "O" & His Banana Republic Feat. Claudja Barry - Whisper To A Scream (Dub) (6:11) "Whisper To A Scream" is a Hi NRG dance track by American record producer, dance music artist Bobby Orlando and singer-songwriter and actress Claudja Barry released in October 1985. The song was featured in the film Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. The single debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on October 19, 1985 spending five weeks on the survey peaking at #27.
Tracklist: 01.Book Of Love - Boy (Extended Mix) (4:28) 02.Book Of Love - Boy (Dub) (5:01) 03.Book Of Love - Boy (7") (3:03) 04.Book Of Love - Book Of Love (4:33) "Boy" is the title of the 1985 debut single by the American synth-pop band Book of Love. The song was included on the band's eponymous debut album Book of Love in 1986. Although the song failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it did make the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it peaked at no. 7 in April 1985. "Boy" was written by band member Theodore ("Ted") Ottaviano and features a prominent tubular bells melody. The band secured a recording contract when the demo of the song was given to DJ/producer Ivan Ivan, who then passed it along to Seymour Stein of Sire Records. The song is said to describe the frustrations of a woman with an affection for "a boy who likes boys", with songwriter Ted Ottaviano adding in a 2016 Village Voice interview that the song was "written about Boy Bar, which was a very exclusive gay club in the East Village."
Tracklist: 01.Book Of Love - I Touch Roses (Long Stemmed Version) (5:42) 02.Book Of Love - I Touch Roses (3:23) 03.Book Of Love - Lost Souls (Remix) (4:13) "I Touch Roses" is the second single released by the American synthpop band Book of Love. The song was included on the band's eponymous debut album Book of Love in 1986. The B-side to the single is "Lost Souls", a remixed version of which also appeared on their debut album. Although "I Touch Roses" failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it did make the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it peaked at no. 8 in 1985. "I Touch Roses" was written by band member Theodore ("Ted") Ottaviano. After the success of their first single, "Boy", "I Touch Roses" followed a similar trajectory, securing that the band would record a full album for Sire Records. In 2009, Ted Ottaviano revealed, "We didn't know it at the time, but thankfully, with 'I Touch Roses', it was not preordained that Sire was developing us at the time. There was no grand scheme. It was more a la carte. But then people started picking up on 'Roses' and then the album happened."
Tracklist: 01.Boy Meets Girl - Oh Girl (Specially Remixed Version) (6:07) 02.Boy Meets Girl - Oh Girl (Album Version) (4:17) Boy Meets Girl is an American pop music duo consisting of keyboardist and vocalist George Merrill and singer Shannon Rubicam. They are perhaps best known for their hit song "Waiting For a Star to Fall" from 1988. As songwriters, the duo composed a pair of #1 hits for Whitney Houston, "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance With Someone (Who Loves Me)". They also provided backing vocals on "Let's Hear It For The Boy" by Deniece Williams. The duo's first album was self-titled, and its lead-off song, "Oh Girl", a bitter tale of a failed relationship was released as a single by A&M Records. The song reached #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on June 4, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (12" Saddle Mix) (6:05) 02.Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (Instrumental Saloon Mix) (6:05) "I Wanna Be A Cowboy" is a 1985 single by British duo Boys Don't Cry. A novelty song with deadpan humour and kitschy references, the song has been described as the perfect musical realisation of a spaghetti western movie. It hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Sales chart in 1986-1987, and was R&R #8. “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” was also a top 10 hit in Australia and South Africa. The video featured a cameo appearance by Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.
Tracklist: 01.Brenda K. Starr - Pickin' Up Pieces (Vocal / Long Version) (6:38) 02.Brenda K. Starr - Pickin' Up Pieces (Dub Mix) (6:28) "Pickin' Up Pieces" is the lead single from Brenda K. Starr's debut album, I Want Your Love, released in 1985 by Mirage Records. The song was produced by Arthur Baker, who co-wrote it with Lotti Golden. The single, released in 1985, was a sizable hit on the Dance/Club Songs chart. It reached a peak of #9 on that chart the same year, and also managed to chart on the R&B chart at the time - reaching a peak of #83. The single was an early Freestyle release - marked with syncopated rhythms and intense synthetic production. Lyrically, the song is about "Picking up the pieces" and moving on after a failed relationship.
Tracklist: 01.Brian Soares - Magic (The Sorcery Mix) (7:00) 02.Brian Soares - Magic (Instrumental) (7:00) "Magic" is a #1 song originally recorded by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John in 1980. In 1985 American Hi-NRG singer Brian Soares covered the song which received significant play in clubs. Brian Soares was best known for his production of "Dancing In My Sleep" by Secret Ties which reached #29 on the US dance chart in 1985. Sadly Brian passed away from complications of AIDS on February 15, 1987.
Tracklist: 01.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (US Single Version) (3:13) 02.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (US Single Version Edit) (3:07) “Hit That Perfect Beat” is a single from the British synthpop trio Bronski Beat. The single did very well on the US dance chart peaking at #7. In the US MCA Records issued a promotional 7" single which included two exclusive edits of the song. The tracks are the US single version 3:13 and an edit of the US single version 3:07.
Tracklist: 01.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Remix) (8:26) 02.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Original Mix) (6:25) 03.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Dub) (7:10) "Hit That Perfect Beat" is a single from the British synthpop trio Bronski Beat and appeared on their 1986 album Truthdare Doubledare. It became a popular dance hit and reached number three in the UK charts in November 1985 and reached the top ten in many European countries and across the world. The video for the song featured frontman and vocalist John Foster alongside the other two band members playing at a Liverpool club called "The State" as well as scenes from in and around Stanley Dock. The song also appeared in the British film and soundtracl "Letter To Brezhnev". In the US "Hit That Perfect Beat" debuted on the Billboard dance chart on March 15, 1986 peaking at #7 spending ten weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Extended Version) (6:24) 02.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Instant Mix) (8:26) In Memory Of Steve Bronski 1960-2021 "Hit That Perfect Beat" is a single from the British synthpop trio Bronski Beat and appeared on their 1986 album Truthdare Doubledare. It became a popular dance hit and reached number three in the UK charts in January 1986 and reached the top ten in many European countries and across the world.
Tracklist: 01.Bronski Beat with Marc Almond - Love To Love You Baby/I Feel Love/Johnnie Remember Me (Vocal - Cake Mix) (8:23) 02.Bronski Beat with Marc Almond - Love To Love You Baby/I Feel Love/Johnnie Remember Me (Inst - Fruit Mix) (8:27) 03.Bronski Beat with Marc Almond - Puit D'Amour (1:38) In 1985, Bronski Beat joined up with Marc Almond to record a version of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love". The full version was actually a medley, also incorporating snippets of Summer's "Love to Love You Baby" and John Leyton's "Johnny Remember Me". It was a success, reaching #3 in the UK, equalling the chart achievement of "Smalltown Boy". Although the original had been one of Marc Almond's all-time favourite songs, he had never read the lyrics and thus incorrectly sang "What'll it be, what'll it be, you and me" instead of "Falling free, falling free, falling free". "I Feel Love (Medley)" peaked at #3 in Ireland and at #21 on the Belgian VRT Top 30. On the U.S. Hot Dance Singles Sales, the single reached #50.
Tracklist: 01.Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A. (The Freedom Mix) (7:20) 02.Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A. (Dub) (7:38) 03.Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A. (Radio) (6:10) "Born in the U.S.A." is a 1984 song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen. Taken from the album of the same name, it is one of his best-known singles. Rolling Stone ranked the song 275th on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". In 2001, the RIAA's Songs of the Century placed the song 59th (out of 365). Lyrically, the song deals with the effects of the Vietnam War on Americans, although it is often misinterpreted as a patriotic or nationalistic anthem. "Born in the U.S.A." peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts in late 1984. It was the third of a record-tying seven Top 10 hit singles to be released from the Born in the U.S.A. album. In addition it made the top 10 of Billboard's Rock Tracks chart, indicating solid play on album-oriented rock stations. The song was also a hit in the UK, reaching #5 on the UK Singles Chart. On January 10, 1985, Arthur Baker's 12-inch "Freedom Mix" of "Born in the U.S.A." was released. It was a fairly radical remixing, even more so than those Baker had done for the album's previous singles "Dancing in the Dark" and "Cover Me". The mix removed any (possibly misleading) anthemic elements and pushed the song's mournfulness to the front. Synthesizer, glockenspiel, and drums were chopped up and isolated against Springsteen vocal fragments saying "Oh my God, no," and "U.S.A.—U.S.—U.S.—U.S.A." This remix was the least commercially successful of Baker's efforts, however, as unlike the prior two it failed to appear on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Adams - Christmas Time (4:06) 02.Bryan Adams - Reggae Christmas (2:48) "Christmas Time" is a song recorded by Bryan Adams. It was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and became Adams' most popular Christmas song. "Christmas Time" was written and recorded in Vancouver, Canada. Over twenty years after it was first recorded, the song still receives significant radio airplay each year during the Christmas season. No music video was shot for the single, although there was a live video made for its B-side, "Reggae Christmas", featuring a guest appearance by Pee Wee Herman. The song won Gold Single Award for 50,000 sales of the 45 RPM single in Canada. It reached #4 on Billboard Christmas Chart. In 2001 Bryan performed "Christmas Time" at the Vatican for Pope John-Paul II. The performance was included on a DVD, released in 2002, titled "A Musical Christmas From The Vatican".
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Adams - Diana (3:53) 02.Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69 (3:34) 03.Bryan Adams - The Bryan Adamix (5:54) “Diana” is a song performed by Bryan Adams. Written by Adams and Jim Vallance, the track appears as the B-side to “Heaven” in some countries and is one of the most prominent of Bryan Adams’ non-album songs. It was released as a single in Portugal. The song was written in March 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was intended as a light, comedic song about the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. The song was not included in Adams’ Reckless album because Adams was worried about offending the royal couple. Nevertheless, the song was later released as a b-side on the single, “Heaven”. The lyrics of the song admire Diana, a celebrity who the narrator first saw in a magazine, then later on TV. The narrator professes his love for Diana and indicates that her current husband (never mentioned by name) is not good enough for her. The narrator begs Diana to leave her husband, indicating that she wouldn’t have to be part of the “social scene” if she were with him. Though the song is assumed to be about Diana and Prince Charles, the song never explicitly identifies the characters as such. Furthermore, it is never mentioned what Diana does (other than being a well-known celebrity), nor is Charles mentioned by name or title. A royal connection is made, though, in that Diana is identified by the narrator as “the queen of all my dreams”. According to co-writer Jim Vallance, when the British press obtained a copy of the record, they “attempted to fabricate a scandal” by saying that Adams had inappropriate feelings for Diana and had insulted Prince Charles. Adams is said to have had an affair with Diana while dating Cecilie Thomsen, but this was ten years after writing the song. Adams often performed the song during his live concerts up until the day of Diana’s death after which he retired the song permanently. In 1985 A&M Records in Canada released a 3-track 12″ EP which contained “Diana” along with Adams’s hit single “Summer Of 69”, and an exclusive Bryan Adams Megamix, remixed by Sanny X.
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Ferry - Slave To Love (Special 12" Re-Mix) (5:56) 02.Bryan Ferry - Slave To Love (Instrumental) (4:23) 03.Bryan Ferry - Valentine (Instrumental) (4:10) "Slave to Love" is the first single released from former Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry's 1985 release, Boys and Girls, and is one of his most popular solo hits. The single was released on 28 April 1985 and spent 9 weeks in the UK charts in 1985, peaking at number 10. The song was used in the episode Junk Love of Miami Vice.
Tracklist: 01.Chaz Jankel - No. 1 (Manhattan Mix) (7:15) 02.Chaz Jankel - No. 1 (Dub Mix) (9:03) "No. 1" is a 1985 single by the former keyboard/guitarist for Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Chaz Jankel. The song was featured in the 1985 film "Real Genius" starring Val Kilmer. "No.1" debuted on the U.S. Dance Chart on May 11, 1985 peaking at #20 spending seven weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love (Extended Version) (8:42) 02.Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love (Acapella) (3:24) 03.Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love (Instrumental) (4:55) "Saturday Love" is a song performed by American R&B singers Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal. It was released in October 1985. The song peaked at #2 on the US R&B chart and became a moderate pop hit peaking at #26 on the US Hot 100 in the spring of 1986. It reached #6 on the UK singles chart, and #7 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song appeared on Cherrelle's gold album, High Priority, on Tabu Records and included an extended spoken dialogue introduction skit set in a bar. In 2007, O'Neal re-recorded the song for his album Alex Loves..., released in February 2008. This version featured the vocals of Bianca Lindgreen, a long-time friend of O'Neal's. Also in 2008, the special edition EP "Saturday Love - 2008 Remixes" was released, featuring 11 club/house remixes as well as an a cappella version. O'Neal and Cherrelle reunited and performed the song at the 2011 BET Awards and afterwards presented the Best New Artist Award. The song has been sampled 92 times. This includes both samples and interpolations. Popular songs that sample "Saturday Love" include 50 Cent's "I Get It In," Spaceghostpurrp's "Friday," and Charli XCX's "How Can I Not Know What I Need Right Now."
Tracklist: 01.Cheyne - Call Me Mr. 'Telephone' (Answering Service) (6:23) 02.Cheyne - Call Me Mr. 'Telephone' (Answering Service) (6:13) Call Me Mr. Telephone (Answering Service) is a 1985 single by the American teenage singer, Cheyne, which was produced by Mark Kamins and Stephane Gerbier, and written by Nicolosi Giuseppe and Tony Carrasco (credited as Answering Service). The single is a cover version of a 1984 single that was recorded by the Italian group Answering Service, whose name was included in the bracket as an acknowledgement to the group and to avoid confusion due to the single being released internationally. This was Cheyne's only charted single, which topped the U.S. Dance chart for 1 week on June 8, 1985, and remained on the chart for eleven weeks. On the soul chart Call Me Mr. Telephone peaked at number sixty-two.
Tracklist: 01.Claudio Simonetti - Démon (5:36) 02.Claudio Simonetti - Killing (3:09) "Démon" is the instrumental theme song for the 1985 Italian horror film of the same name performed by Italian musician and film composer Claudio Simonetti who was also the keyboardist of the progressive rock band Goblin, Simonetti has specialized in the scores for Italian and American horror films since the 1970s. A long-time collaborator of director Dario Argento, Simonetti has worked on several of the director/producer's films including Deep Red, Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Tenebrae, Phenomena, Demoni, and Opera.
Tracklist: 01.Commodores - Animal Instinct (Club/Dub Mix) (9:46) 02.Commodores - Lightin' Up The Night (4:05) The Commodores made one final stab at regaining R&B glory when Lionel Richie and producer/arranger James Anthony Carmichael both left in the mid-'80s. J.D. Nicholas became their lead singer, and Dennis Lambert assumed production duties. "Animal Instinct" was the second single released from the album Nightshift. Regarded as an out-of-the-ordinary track for the Commodores, "Animal Instinct," featuring Orange on lead vocals, was released almost six months after the hit "Nightshift," and petered out at #22 on the R&B charts, while only making it to #43 on the US pop charts and #74 in the UK.
Tracklist: 01.Commodores - Nightshift (Edit Of Club Mix) (4:47) 02.Commodores - Nightshift (Club Mix) (7:04) 03.Commodores - Nightshift (Instrumental Mix) (7:18) "Nightshift" is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The song was released as the album's first single in January 1985 by Motown Records. "Nightshift" was recorded in 1984 and became the Commodores' first hit after Lionel Richie's departure from the group. The song features a lead vocal from drummer Walter Orange, who had sung lead years earlier on "Brick House". Lionel Richie's replacement, J.D. Nicholas, sings the second verse and then Orange and Nicholas share lead vocals on the remaining choruses. The first verse mentions Gaye's song "What's Going On", while the second verse mentions Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" ("Say you will"), "Baby Workout" and "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher". "Nightshift" became their biggest hit after Richie's departure, peaking at number three for the week of April 20 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, and rising to number one on the Hot Black Singles chart; the single also became a success on the Adult Contemporary and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the first half of that year. It was the group's final top ten hit. Although the band was against the label decision to release it as a single, it won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Vocal R&B Performance by a Duo/Group. John Leland of Spin said the song, "puts the group back on the map with a vengeance. Its spare, lilting Caribbean groove dispenses with the group's penchant for schmaltz, and new lead singer J. D. Nicholas' sweet tenor is all late-night yearning."
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Boy In The Box (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Corey Hart - Boy In The Box (Green Mix) (5:16) 03.Corey Hart - Silent Talking (4:34) "Boy In The Box" was the second single released from Canadian singer Corey Hart's sophmore album "Boy In The Box". After his first album First Offense took off, the photogenic and often brooding Corey Hart was often compared to James Dean in the media. For his second album, he wrote "Boy in the Box" about Dean, and what it must have been like living in the public eye as if he were being observed in a box. Hart often felt the same way, as he found his sudden fame overwhelming at times. "Boy In The Box" reached #4 in Hart's home country of Canada and #26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on November 2, 1985 after spending twelve weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Eurasian Eyes (Edit) (4:41) 02.Corey Hart - Eurasian Eyes (Full Length Version) (5:28) 03.Corey Hart - Sunny Places/Shady People (4:20) "Eurasian Eyes" was the fourth single taken from the second studio album "Boy In The Box" recorded by Canadian singer Corey Hart. Musicians on “Eurasian Eyes” included keyboardist Gary Breit, who subsequently was featured on several of Bryan Adams albums. British saxophonist Andy Hamilton of Duran Duran (“Hungry Like The Wolf”) was also featured. Hamilton was featured on other recording artists studio albums in the 80’s including Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys, George Michael, Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Elton John and Wham. Canadian singer, Dalbello, provided backup vocals for Hart, something she was doing elsewhere for Heart (“These Dreams”) Nena (“99 Red Balloons”) and Glass Tiger (“Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone”). "Eurasian Eyes" peaked at #12 in March 1986 after spending 6 weeks on Vancouver’s CKLG chart. The song was also featured on the soundtrack for the film 9½ Weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Never Surrender (Album Version) (4:53) 02.Corey Hart - Never Surrender (Edited Version) (4:25) This song has always been special to me growing up in a conservative state and coming out to my parents at age sixteen who did not take the news well I found myself on my own trying to find my way in a sometimes cruel world. "Never Surrender" and it's lyrics "Just a little more time is all we're asking for 'Cause just a little more time could open closing doors" spoke to me as a gay teen coming to terms with my own sexuality. "Never Surrender" is an anthem of empowerment and hope. Corey Hart has since become an LGBTQ+ ally performing at various Pride events. "Never Surrender" is a song by Canadian singer Corey Hart. It was released in June 1985 as the first single from his second studio album, Boy in the Box. The song was number-one for four weeks in Canada and was Hart's highest charting single in the United States, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 (topping the sales only chart for one week) in August 1985. The song won a Juno Award in 1985 for the "Single of the Year", and was certified Platinum in Canada for sales of over 100,000 copies in 1985. In 2019, Hart released an updated version of the song on his EP Dreaming Time Again, performed as a slow piano ballad with a new "angels lead you home" coda. He released the new version as a single in 2020, highlighting its message of hope and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the lyrical content, Hart said, "My mother influenced me with this ethic of never quitting on yourself or your dreams no matter how challenging or daunting. I also greatly admired Sir Winston Churchill, reading many biographies on his life. He used this expression 'Never Surrender' during the dark days of the Nazi attacks on Great Britain as a motivating inspiration for his countrymen." AllMusic has since called "Never Surrender": "a soaring power ballad of empowerment, giving this album (Boy in the Box) a greater musical and emotional range than his (Hart's) debut." Regarding the song becoming another US hit single Hart said "I really think it's difficult breaking into America regardless of where you're from. I don't think it's any more difficult for a Canadian act than for a band from Oklahoma". The music video features a story line of Hart leaving his home after an argument with his father and hitchhiking his way to a major city where he finds himself alone and ends with a 'live' performance with his band. Portions of the video were filmed on Yonge Street, Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, including the now defunct Crest Grill. The video's director, Rob Quartly, had worked with Hart on three previous music videos and Quartly was again nominated for a Juno Award for his work on this video.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (3:34) 02.Corey Hart - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (3:34) Corey Hart performed "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" during his Boy In The Box tour at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa Ontario, Canada in 1985. The song was released as a b-side of the 7" single "Everything In My Heart", and also as a Canadian only 12" promo. The song has not appeared on any Corey Hart album. This promotional 12" contains the same track on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - Don't Go Down That Street (6:30) 02.Culture Club - The Medal Song (Extended Version) (6:24) 03.Culture Club - Love Is Love (3:50) 04.Culture Club - Don't Talk About It (3:18) 05.Culture Club - The War Song (French Version) (4:08) In 1984 Culture Club was asked to write two songs for the soundtrack to the movie Electric Dreams. Boy George and Roy Hay wrote "The Dream" and "Love Is Love", with the latter being released in 1985 as a single in Canada, Europe and Japan. "Love Is Love" went top 3 in Canada, top 10 in Japan and was Culture Club's biggest hit in Brazil. In Japan the single was released as a 12" EP containing alternate artwork and tracks different from the European and Canadian releases.
Tracklist: 01.Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough (Dance Re-Mix) (5:26) 02.Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough (Dub Version) (5:35) "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" is a 1985 song by American singer Cyndi Lauper. It was released as a single for the film The Goonies. It was her fifth Top 10 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #10 on July 12, 1985 after spending fifteen weeks on the survey. Steven Spielberg had made Lauper the musical director for the Goonies soundtrack. She sought out new bands to be included on the project including her friends, The Bangles. Lauper originally titled the song simply "Good Enough", but it was changed by Warner Bros., who wanted the title of the film to be part of the song title for marketing reasons.
Tracklist: 01.DAF - Brothers (Robert Gabi's Mix) (7:14) 02.DAF - Brothers (Mike Hedge's Mix) (5:05) "Brothers" is a 1985 single by influential German electropunk project DAF (Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft). The song was taken from their seventh album 1st Step to Heaven released in 1986.The single charted at #23 in the Flanders region of Belgium.
Tracklist: 01.Dalbello - Black On Black (Extended Version) (6:17) 02.Dalbello - Baby Doll (3:33) "Black On Black" is a single by Canadian recording artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and voice actress Dalbello born as Lisa Dal Bello. In 1986, Dalbello wrote "Black on Black" for the 9 1/2 Weeks soundtrack, and worked with other artists including Duran Duran's John Taylor, Heart, the band Nena, Glass Tiger and their producer Jim Vallance. "Black On Black" was also the first single taken from Dalbello's fifth studio album "She" released in 1987.
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - Get Outta Town (Extended Mix) (5:36) 02.Dan Hartman - Get Outta Town (Extended Dub) (4:26) 03.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (M&M Extended Mix) (7:39) 04.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (M&M Dub) (5:05) "Get Outta Town" (a.k.a. "Fletch, Get Outta Town") is a song by American musician-singer-songwriter Dan Hartman, released as a single in 1985 from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Fletch. It was written by Hartman and Charlie Midnight, and was produced by Hartman and Richard Landis. After Hartman's international success with "I Can Dream About You", along with the same-titled album released in 1984, it seemed that Hartman would continue gaining hit singles, especially after the album spawned another two American Top 40 singles "We Are the Young" and "Second Nature". However, when "Get Outta Town" was released, the single failed to make an impact in America or Europe. It was not a major success in the UK either, although it did manage to enter the Top 100 at #99 for a single week (16 November 1985). This was despite a UK re-issue of "I Can Dream About You" entering the Top 10 only a month before. Hartman wouldn't make another appearance in the UK charts as a solo artist again until 1995 with "Keep the Fire Burnin'".
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - Second Nature (Extended Version) (7:15) 02.Dan Hartman - Second Nature (Dub Version) (6:41) 03.Dan Hartman - Second Nature (LP Version) (3:56) "Second Nature" is a song by American musician-singer-songwriter Dan Hartman, released as the fourth and final single from his 1984 album I Can Dream About You. The single was released in early 1985. I Can Dream About You was Hartman's debut album for the MCA Records label, and marked the first album to feature Hartman's longtime songwriting partner Charlie Midnight, who he would continue to write with throughout the rest of the decade. "Second Nature" was written by Hartman and Midnight, and was produced by Hartman and Jimmy Iovine. Midnight would also provide backing vocals on the song. Like the rest of the album, "Second Nature" was recorded at Hartman's own home studio "Multi-Level" and was mixed at Image Recording in Los Angeles. As the fourth and final single from the album, "Second Nature" continued the success of the album's title track which was a Top 10 hit in America. The second single "We Are the Young" had peaked at #25, however the third single "Name of the Game" did not become a commercial success. "Second Nature" returned Hartman to the Top 40, where it peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100, lasting a total of 12 weeks on the chart. It also made #40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 4 weeks, and #19 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 7 weeks. "Second Nature" would be Hartman's last charting single in America within his solo career. In the UK the single peaked at #66, after "I Can Dream About You" had only reached #78 in late 1984. Following "Second Nature" the song would be re-released, and peaked at #12 in the UK. "Second Nature" did gain some minor success in UK clubs and brought back echoes from the days of his 1978 hit "Instant Replay", which had been a Top 10 hit in the country. In the February 16, 1985, issue of Billboard magazine, the song was listed twice under the Hot 100 Singles Radio Action section. It was noted that "Second Nature" was within the Top 3 songs played within Regions 1 and 3, both covering the far eastern side of America. Region 1 included such places as New York area, and Region 3 included states such as Florida. By the issue of March 9, 1985, under Hot 100 Singles Retail Action, the song was listed as one of Top 3 in Regions 6, 7 and 8. In a 1984 interview with Hartman, he described the song's meaning. He revealed "Second Nature" is a good old love song. It's like a song about being elated and excited and in love, and how much just every day of life is made easy."
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Possession Obsession (Special Mix) (6:30) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Possession Obsession (Dub Mix) (4:00) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Dance On Your Knees (Extended Version) (6:40) 04.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everytime You Go Away (Remixed Version) (5:08) "Possession Obssession" was the fourth single taken from the twelth studio album "Big Bam Boom" by Daryl Hall & John Oates. The song was a departure from their typical sound with lead vocals by John Oates instead of Daryl Hall. The music video was directed by Bob Giraldi, who also did Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and Pat Benatar's "Love Is A Battlefield." It stars John Oates as a cab driver in New York City. At one point, we see two men holding hands in the back of the cab, which is something rarely seen on TV at the time. "Possession Obssession" peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 6, 1985 after spending twelve weeks on the survey. The song also reached #42 on the Canadian singles chart. Track A2 is a "Dub Mix" but is not listed in the sleeve or record labels.
Tracklist: 01.DATA - Stop (Remix) (6:08) 02.DATA - Blow (Remix) (6:18) "Stop (Remix) / Blow (Remix)" is a 12" single released by UK new wave group DATA, formed in 1979 by George Kajanus (formerly of the group 'Sailor'. The single was released in both the UK and US on August 17, 1985 and features remixes by Ivan Ivan and Scott Blackwell. Both tracks are from the group's third and final album "Elegant Machinery".
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Loving The Alien (Extended Dance Mix) (7:26) 02.David Bowie - Don't Look Down (Extended Dance Mix) (4:50) 03.David Bowie - Loving The Alien (Extended Dub Mix) (7:13) "Loving the Alien" is a track from the album Tonight by David Bowie. One of two tracks on the album written solely by Bowie, the song was released as a single in May 1985, nine months after the release of "Blue Jean" as a single, and eight months after the release of the album. The single performed well, reaching No. 19 in the UK. Although released as a single in the US "Loving The Alien" failed to chart. As a demo track, the song was simply called "1". Bowie said "'Alien' came about because of my feeling that so much history is wrong - as is being rediscovered all the time - and that we base so much on the wrong knowledge that we've gleaned." He recorded the demo in Montreux, Switzerland. He would later comment that the production on the song undid the power of the lyric, saying he preferred the demo version. Bowie performed the song on his 1987 Glass Spider Tour. On the Reality Tour in 2003 and 2004, he again performed this song, but this time a stripped down version with only Bowie on vocals and Gerry Leonard on guitar; in the film of the tour, Bowie remarked that this arrangement was perhaps "the way it should have always been done."
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie\Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street (Extended Dance Mix) (4:39) 02.David Bowie\Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street (Dub Mix) (4:40) 03.David Bowie\Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street (Edited Version) (3:20) "Dancing in the Street" is a 1964 song first recorded by Martha and the Vandellas and is one of Motown's signature songs. In 1985 the song was recorded by Mick Jagger and David Bowie as a duo, as part of the Live Aid charity movement. The original plan was to perform a track together live, with Bowie performing at Wembley Stadium and Jagger at John F. Kennedy Stadium, until it was realized that the satellite link-up would cause a half-second delay that would make this impossible unless either Bowie or Jagger mimed their contribution, something neither artist was willing to do. In 1968 Jagger and Keith Richards had already "borrowed" a line from the song in "Street Fighting Man" - "Cause summer's here and the time is right for fighting in the street, boy." In June 1985, Bowie was recording his contributions to the Absolute Beginners soundtrack at Abbey Road Studios, and so Jagger arranged to fly in to record the track there. A rough mix of the track was completed in just four hours, at which point the pair went straight out to London Docklands to film a video with director David Mallet. Thirteen hours after the start of recording, this also was completed. Jagger arranged for some minor musical overdubs with Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero in New York. The video was shown twice at the Live Aid event. Soon afterwards the track was issued as a single, with all profits going to the charity. "Dancing in the Street" topped the UK charts for four weeks, and reached number seven in the United States. Bowie and Jagger would perform the song once more, at the Prince's Trust Concert on June 20, 1986. The song has been featured since on several Bowie compilations. It was also shown in movie theaters before showings of Ruthless People, for which Jagger had recorded the theme song. It was the first instance in which a promotional clip was used outside of MTV or broadcast television.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie & Pat Metheny Group - This Is Not America (The Theme From The Original Motion Picture "The Falcon And The Snowman") (3:51) 02.David Bowie & Pat Metheny Group - This Is Not America (Instrumental) (3:51) "This Is Not America" is a song by English singer David Bowie and American jazz fusion band Pat Metheny Group, taken from the soundtrack to the 1985 film The Falcon and the Snowman.[1] It was released as a single in February 1985, reaching number 14 in the United Kingdom and number 32 in the United States. The instrumental song that "This Is Not America" is based on, was written by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays and is itself a song called "Chris", which was also included on the soundtrack for the film. Metheny later noted that Bowie's words were "profound and meaningful—and absolutely perfect for the film."
Tracklist: 01.David Cassidy - The Last Kiss (Extended Mix) (6:47) 02.David Cassidy - The Letter (4:33) R.I.P. David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) "The Last Kiss" was the first single taken from the seventh studio album Romance by American actor, singer, songwriter, and guitarist David Cassidy. The song features backing vocals by George Michael."The Last Kiss" peaked at UK #6, Ireland #9, Denmark #10 and #60 in Australia. The single was not released in the U.S.. On February 20, 2017, Cassidy announced that he was living with dementia, the condition that his mother suffered from at the end of her life. He retired from performing in early 2017 when the condition became noticeable during a performance in which he forgot lyrics and otherwise struggled. On November 18, 2017, it was announced that Cassidy had been hospitalized suffering from liver and kidney failure, and was critically ill in a medically-induced coma. He was out of the coma two days later, but remained in critical but stable condition, with doctors hoping to keep him stable until a liver became available for transplant. Cassidy died on November 21, 2017, aged 67.
Tracklist: 01.David Grant & Jaki Graham - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love (Extended Version) (5:24) 02.David Grant & Jaki Graham - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love (4:20) 03.David Grant - Turn Around (4:06) "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" is a 1972 song originally recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as "Detroit Spinners" in the UK). In 1985 British pop singer David Grant along with three time Grammy nominated British R&B singer Jaki Graham covered the song which became a top ten hit in the UK peaking at #5. Internationally the single reached #8 Ireland, #17 Netherlands, #48 New Zealand and #60 on the US R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.David Knopfler - Shockwave (Special Mix) (6:16) 02.David Knopfler - Sunset (3:33) 03.David Knopfler - The Missing Book (4:50) "Shockwave" is a 1985 single by British musician David Knopfler taken from his second solo album "Behind The Lines" after leaving Dire Straits. He was born in Scotland, but raised in Blyth, near Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Together with his older brother Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, he founded the rock band Dire Straits in 1977, serving as rhythm guitarist on their first two albums. After quitting the band in 1980 during the recording of their third album, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. "Shockwave" did not chart, and there was not a music video released for the song. The single was only released in Germany, and the U.K. This 12" was pressed on Blue Transparent vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - In Too Deep ('Off Yer Mong' Mix) (6:20) 02.Dead Or Alive - In Too Deep (Instrumental) (4:12) 03.Dead Or Alive - I'd Do Anything (12" Version) (5:23) "In Too Deep" is the third single released from Dead or Alive's 1985 studio album Youthquake. It reached #14 in the UK Singles Chart, #11 in Germany and #31 In Australia. The video features Pete Burns in an underwater scene, sitting in a clam shell and also on a swing. This linited edition 12" contains a large full color poster.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - Lover Come Back To Me (Extended Version) (5:23) 02.Dead Or Alive - Lover Come Back To Me (Extended Remix) (5:47) 03.Dead Or Alive - Far Too Hard (4:33) 04.Dead Or Alive - Lover Come Back To Me (7" Bonus Mix) (3:20) "Lover Come Back to Me" is a 1985 single by Dead or Alive, produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. It was taken from the band's second album, Youthquake, and the single mix features slightly different instrumentation to the album version but is generally the same. The single peaked at #11 in the UK, #3 in South Africa, #21 in Germany, #13 in Australia and #75 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The B-side to the single was "Far Too Hard", a song from the band's first album. The single generally received positive reviews, being described as "appealing" by Ira Robbins while Ned Raggett of Allmusic said, "When Burns commands at the end of the chorus, 'Kick it right down, right down!' it's as memorable as mass media pop of any stripe ever gets." As a bonus track I have included the "7" Bonus Mix" which I lifted from the U.S. 12".
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (American 'WIPE-OUT' Mix Edit) (3:31) We could not have Pride month with that Liverpool band Dead Or Alive without LGBTQ+ Icon, Pete Burns, And His Impact Upon The World Through His Powerful Presence. "People always want to know – am I gay, bi, trans or what? I say, forget all that. There's got to be a completely different terminology and I'm not aware if it's been invented yet. I'm just Pete." - Pete Burns. "My Heart Goes Bang" is a 1985 song by English pop band Dead or Alive. It was the fourth and final single from the band's second studio album Youthquake. It peaked at No. 23 in the United Kingdom, No. 12 in Japan, and became a dance hit in the U.S. ++ The version included here is an edit of the "American 'WIPE-OUT' Mix", otherwise unavailable on any other format. The mix title is not listed on the labels, and the same track is on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (Wipe Out Mix) (6:15) 02.Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (Extended Remix) (7:18) 03.Dead Or Alive - Big Daddy Of The Rhythm (Live) (3:27) 04.Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (Instrumental Version) (4:33) "My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor)" is the fourth and final single from Dead or Alive's second studio album Youthquake. It charted at #23 in the United Kingdom, #41 in Australia and became a huge dance hit in the U.S.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (American 'WIPE-OUT' Mix) (6:44) 02.Dead Or Alive - Big Daddy Of The Rhythm (Live) (3:28) 03.Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (Instrumental Version) (4:33) "My Heart Goes Bang" is a 1985 song by the British band Dead or Alive. It was the fourth and final single from the band's second studio album Youthquake. It charted at #23 in the United Kingdom, #12 in Japan, and became a dance hit in the U.S. The "American 'WIPE-OUT' Mix" is about 25 seconds longer than the version that appears on the Japanese 12" that I posted in 2012 and does not appear on the newly released Sophisticated Boom Box MMXVI because the label was not able to find the master recording. Also of note "Big Daddy Of The Rhythm (Live)" and "My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (Instrumental Version)" are new 2016 re-rip transfers.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Murder Mix) (8:00) 02.Dead Or Alive - Misty Circles (Extended Version) (9:10) “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” is a song by British band Dead or Alive on their 1985 album Youthquake. The song was the first UK number-one hit by the Stock Aitken Waterman production trio. Released in November 1984, the record reached number one in March 1985, taking 17 weeks to get there. On the US Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at no. 11 on 17 August of that year. Coincidentally this 12" was released on this date 36 years ago today. According to Pete Burns, 12-inch singles comprised over 70% of the original sales of You Spin Me Round, and because these were regarded by the record label as promotional tools rather than sales, the band had to threaten legal action against the label before they received the royalties on them.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Performance Mix) (7:27) 02.Dead Or Alive - Mighty Mix (Part 2) (7:47) Released one month after the "Murder Mix" this is the second Japan 12" release for "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) issued on July 21, 1985. Dead or Alive's vocalist Pete Burns states in his autobiography that he composed "You Spin Me Round" by using two existing songs as inspiration for creating something new: How did I write "Spin Me"? I listened to Luther Vandross's 'I Wanted Your Love'. It's not the same chord structure, but then that's the way I make music – I hear something and I sing another tune over it. I didn't sit and study the Luther Vandross album – I heard the song and it locked. I'm trying to structure the music and I know what I want. It's like do this, do this, do this - and suddenly it hits. I don't want to do Luther Vandross's song, but I can still sing the same pattern over it. And there was another record, by Little Nell, called "See You 'Round Like A Record". So I had those two, Van Dross and Little Nell and – bingo! – done deal.
— Pete Burns, Freak Unique (2007) According to Burns, the record company was unenthusiastic about "You Spin Me Round", to such an extent that Burns had to take out a £2,500 loan to record it, then once it had been recorded "the record company said it was awful. It was unanimous – it was awful, it was rubbish." Burns states that the band had to fund production of the song's video themselves. The strings were based on Richard Wagner's classical piece "Ride of the Valkyries". Interviewed for BBC Radio 4's The Reunion: The Hit Factory, in April 2015, Burns said that the confrontational attitude of the producers was met with an equally confrontational attitude from the band and that this led to "quite a bad vibe" for the entirety of the studio time, describing the experience as "a time of intense friction".
Tracklist: 01.DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night (Long Version) (6:41) 02.DeBarge - Queen Of My Heart (3:30) "Rhythm of the Night" is a 1985 hit single recorded by the American R&B band DeBarge and written by Diane Warren. The song is said to have jump-started the career of songwriter Diane Warren and was the biggest hit recorded by the Motown family singing group. By 1985, DeBarge had become pop/R&B sensations with mostly ballads making the repertoire of their hit catalog though they were as impressive as live performers with their mixture of their trademark soft ballads and a collection of dance material. Motown Records sought to produce DeBarge with a dance single to give them a bigger crossover success that mirrored that of label-mate Lionel Richie, who like DeBarge, had created his initial fan base on soft songs before the release of "All Night Long", which included a catchy dance beat influenced by calypso. A similar influence would come in the production of "Rhythm of the Night" which featured more of El DeBarge's deep tenor with flashes of his trademark falsetto. Richard Perry, the hit producer behind hit recordings for The Pointer Sisters and other artists, was appointed to produce the single with Diane Warren as its writer. The release of "Rhythm of the Night" coincided with the release of the Motown film, The Last Dragon, which featured the song as part of its soundtrack. The free publicity from the song on its soundtrack and in the movie itself helped boost its popularity. Eventually released as a single, the song produced DeBarge's biggest success yet with the single reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, number one on the US adult contemporary chart, and number four in the UK singles chart - their only major hit single in the UK - going gold and boosting similar success for its parent album of the same name. The group's music video of the song gained the group heavy rotation on MTV and BET and was actually the group's first and last real music video starting a brief period where DeBarge became pop superstars.
Tracklist: 01.Debbie Harry - Feel The Spin (Extended Dance Version) (6:46) 02.Debbie Harry - Feel The Spin (Dub Version) (4:32) "Feel the Spin" is a 1985 song by the American vocalist Debbie Harry, featured on the soundtrack album for the film Krush Groove (1985). The song was co-written by Harry and producers John "Jellybean" Benitez and Toni C. (the latter of whom would go on to collaborate with Harry again on many of her solo albums). Both producers went on to work with Whitney Houston on her 1988 hit "Love Will Save the Day", from her album Whitney. "Feel the Spin" was released as an extended 12" single on Warner Bros. Records / Geffen Records in the U.S. (where it charted on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart at #5). It was also released as a single in Canada, but not in the UK (though the track would surface in 1987 as the B-side of the UK singles "Free to Fall" and "In Love With Love.
Tracklist: 01.Den Harrow - Bad Boy (12" Version) (5:47) 02.Den Harrow - Make Ends Meet (12" Version) (5:33) "Bad Boy" was the second single taken from the debut album "Overpower" by Den Harrow (born 4 June 1962 as Stefano Zandri) an Italo disco artist and fashion model. The name Den Harrow was conceived by producers Roberto Turatti and Miki Chieregato, who based it on the Italian word denaro (money). After years of fame and popularity, it was revealed by frontman Stefano Zandri and his producers that Zandri did not actually sing any of the songs credited to Den Harrow; he was essentially a character who lip-synched to vocals recorded by a number of other singers. "Bad Boy" was actually sang by American vocalist Tom Hooker, also known as Thomas Barbey, who was residing in Italy during the Italo disco era and had several hits under his name. "Bad Boy" charted in several European countries including #3 Italy, #17 France, #20 Germany, #10 Spain and #11 Switzerland becoming one of Den Harrow's biggest hits.
Tracklist: 01.Depeche Mode - It's Called A Heart (Emotional Remix) (6:48) 02.Depeche Mode - It's Called A Heart (Emotional Dub) (5:30) 03.Depeche Mode - Flexible (Deportation Mix) (4:38) 04.Depeche Mode - It's Called A Heart (Single Version) (3:48) "It's Called A Heart" is a single by Depeche Mode released on September 16, 1985. It was included as one of two new songs on the compilation The Singles (81-85) the same year, along with "Shake the Disease". It reached number 18 in the UK singles chart. In America the album was titled Catching Up With Depeche Mode. Martin Gore and Alan Wilder have often been quoted as saying "It's Called a Heart" is their least favourite single ever recorded by Depeche Mode, and is not particularly well-liked by many fans either. On the documentary included on the remastered edition of Black Celebration, it is revealed that the band wanted to release "Fly on the Windscreen" as a single, but the Mute Records publicist nixed that idea, as the song starts with the word "death". The "Emotion Remix" and "Emotion Dub" mixes of "It's Called A Heart" were done by Joseph Watt, who is one of the remixers of the Razormaid remix service. These mixes, however, are not the actual Razormaid mix of the track. These remixes of are exclusive to this 12 inch single, and to the digital collection "The Complete Depeche Mode", from iTunes. They have not appeared on any official CD release. The "Deportation Mix" of "Flexible" is practically identical to the "Pre-Deportation Mix", but for some unknown reason, it doesn't fade out. The "Pre-Deportation Mix" has a fade ending, but this mix just goes until it stops cold. The effect is similar to a tape machine running out of tape - it just stops. This mix has never appeared on an official CD release.
Tracklist: 01.Det Reirruc - Axel F (Radio Edit) (6:17) 02.Det Reirruc - Axel F (Club Version) (4:58) 03.Club's Rappers - Like Eddie Did (Radio Edit) (7:10) 04.Club's Rappers - Like Eddie Did (Club Mix) (6:12) "Axel F" is the electronic instrumental theme from the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop originally performed by Harold Faltermeyer. For this rather odd bootleg 12" The "Axel F" mixes are credited to one "Det Reirruc" which is actually Ted Currier spelled backwards, Currier was a New York City radio jockey, first with WKTU for two years then for two years with WBLS. Thereafter he started to work for EMI/Liberty Records. He also launched the Studio 92 / 92KTU dance parties, based on radio tapes using station's compressors and levels specifics for the mixes.
Ted Currier was the direct inspiration to Shep Pettibone's "Master Mix" tapes. Ted Currier went on to become a producer and somgwriter working on George Clinton’s immortal "Atomic Dog", and producing hits for Sly Fox, the Boogie Boys, Sweet Sensation and Tony Terry. "Axel F" also features the legendary 80s remix crew The Latin Rascals, who are given an "edited by" credit on the label. The b-side is a rap tune about the career of Eddie Murphy by the unknown group Club's Rappers.
Tracklist: 01.Diana Ross - Eaten Alive (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Diana Ross - Eaten Alive (Instrumental) (5:52) 16Bit "Eaten Alive" is a 1985 single released by American entertainer Diana Ross on the RCA label. It was the first release off her Eaten Alive album, which was ultimately a critical and commercial failure in the states, but, did reach Top 10-Top 20 rankings in a few European countries like Norway and The Netherlands. The song was written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Michael Jackson the latter also co-producing with Barry and his team. Jackson and Barry Gibb can be heard singing in the background of the song with Jackson at times co-singing lead with Ross. The song was a disappointment in the United States, peaking at #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, although it fared much better on the R&B singles chart - where it reached the Top 10 - helped by BET's heavy rotation of the music video. In the song's original copyright registration from 11 March 1985 it was credited to Barry Gibb and Maurice Gibb. It was not until Michael Jackson heard the demo of it that he suggested the chorus could be improved. The second copyright registration was filed on 1 June 1985 (the same day that Diana performed a sold-out concert at Joe Louis Arena in her hometown of Detroit) with the note 'words and music in the choruses have been completely rewritten'. The video, inspired by The Island of Doctor Moreau was directed by David Hogan and featured the singer playing a cat-like demon seducing a man played by Joseph Gian after having been pursued by chimeras.
Tracklist: 01.Divine - Hard Magic (7:09) 02.Divine - Hard Magic (Magic Mix) (6:50) 03.Divine - Hard Magic (Instrumental Mix) (4:16) "Hard Magic" is a single from the album Maid in England by Divine. "Hard Magic" was Divine's last single to chart on the UK Singles Chart. It debuted and peaked at #87 before falling to #90 in its second week. The music video for the single has a African jungle setting and features Divine in two roles. One as a female captive of a voodoo tribe and one as the male chief (whose also a witch doctor) who controls the captive with a voodoo doll. It starts out with the captive trying to resist the control of the doll (as shown with him with the doll fully bound to a pole like the one the captive's foot it tied to). The witch doctor is then shown to put the doll in a pot with water (not boiling) and the captive is shown with the same position. Then the captive is shown being chased by tribe members around the pole from earlier and then they catch her and are tying her to the pole. After freeing herself the captive manages to upset the chief and is imprisoned in a cage that is then wrapped with cloth by the tribe. A fire is lit and there is a close up of the cage and the members of the tribe are seen eating chunks of meat (from an unknown source).
Tracklist: 01.Divine - Walk Like A Man & Man Talk (7:47) 02.Divine - Man Talk (7:02) "Walk Like A Man" is a song originally recorded by The Four Seasons in 1963. American singer, actor and drag queen Divine recorded a Hi-NRG dance version of the song in 1985 which was included on the album Maid In England. Divine's version peaked at #23 on the UK singles chart. Although the song received significant club play in the US it failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Extended Dance Remix) (7:36) 02.Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Dubb Remix) (5:15) 03.Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Remix Edit) (4:29) "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" is a song written by Danny Kortchmar and performed by Don Henley, co-lead vocalist and drummer for Eagles. It was released as the second single from Henley's second studio solo album, Building the Perfect Beast (1984), and was Henley's sixth solo single overall. It was one of Henley's most commercially successful singles, peaking at No. 9 on Billboard Hot 100 and also became his third song to top the Top Rock Tracks chart. The song critiques the US intervention in Central America, particularly in the then-ongoing Contra War, in which the Reagan administration funded the right-wing rebel group Contras to overthrow the socialist Sandinista National Liberation Front government in Nicaragua. Backing vocals for the song was provided by Patty Smyth of the band Scandal, and Martha Davis, lead singer of the Motels. When Kortchmar was asked about the song, he said, "I had the groove and the music going. That record was made back when the technology had just started to really take over in music. I had one of the first Yamaha DX7s, which was a keyboard that was used a ton in the '80s, but we ended up luckily getting one of the first ones in the United States. It's a synthesizer keyboard, and I used it to get that sound that you hear the record starting with." ** As a BONUS TRACK I have included the "Remix Edit" which was taken from the U.S. 12" Promo.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Eyes (6:58) 02.Donna Summer - I'm Free (6:18) 03.Donna Summer - It's Not The Way (4:22) "Eyes" is the third and final single from the album Cats Without Claws by Donna Summer. Edited in length from the original version on the album, the single peaked at No. 97 for one week on the UK charts. A remix of the calypso-ish "I'm Free" from the Cats Without Claws album was included on the B-side of the UK release of the "Eyes" 12" single. "I'm Free" was performed by Donna and her back-up band on a Dick Clark's American Bandstand 1984 Christmas special and Soul Train, indicating that this had originally been intended to be the next single.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - A View To A Kill (3:35) After several requests and all the buzz surrounding the newly unearthed 12" remix of "A View To A Kill". I decided to post the only official U.S. 12" of Duran Duran classic. Sure it's just the original single version, but for those of us who are audiophile's hearing the track in it's original uncompressed vinyl glory is a real treat especially in 24 bit. In November 2014 - The James Bond site MI6 revealed a previously unreleased 7:30 extended remixed 12" version of the song and it has since been mentioned on Duran Duran’s website which suggests that it might be the real deal. MI6 claim that Steve Thompson created the 12″ mix in Paris with the band, although John Taylor says “I don’t remember hearing it at the time”. The remix can be heard of MI6-HQ's page on Soundcloud. November 22, 2014, Steve Thompson confirmed to Super Deluxe Editions that he, Mike Barbiero and the band was there except John Taylor had made the 12" version of the song in a Paris studio. "A View to a Kill" is the thirteenth single by Duran Duran, released in 6 May 1985 and created for the James Bond movie A View to a Kill. It was a stand-alone single, and remains the only James Bond theme song to have reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100; it also made it to number 2 for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart. In 1986, John Barry and Duran Duran were nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for A View to a Kill. The song was the last track recorded by the original five members of Duran Duran until their 2001 reunion. It was played at their 1985 performance at Live Aid in Philadelphia, their final performance prior to their first split, while still at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.E.G. Daily - Love In The Shadows (Special Remixed Version) (8:45) 02.E.G. Daily - Love In The Shadows (Dub Version) (4:45) Elizabeth Ann Guttman (born September 11, 1961), better known by her stage names of Elizabeth Daily and E.G. Daily, is an American voice actress, actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. Daily signed with A&M Records in 1985, working with Madonna's frequent collaborators John "Jellybean" Benitez and Stephen Bray. In 1986, the label released the Hi-NRG dance track "Love In The Shadows" from Daily's debut album Wild Child. The single peaked at #6 on the US dance chart and was also featured in the films Thief of Hearts and Circuit.
Tracklist: 01.E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Extended Version) (6:48) 02.E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Single Version) (4:36) 03.E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Dub Version) (4:35) "Say It, Say It" is the debut single by American singer–songwriter (and future voice actress) E. G. Daily. It was released in 1986 as the lead single from her debut album Wild Child. The single went to number one on the U.S. Dance Club Play chart for one week. On other US charts, "Say It, Say It" went to number seventy-one on the soul chart and number seventy on the Hot 100. The music video for the song is a take of the 1962 film, Lolita.
Tracklist: 01.Echo & The Bunnymen - Bring On The Dancing Horses (7" Version) (4:00) 02.Echo & The Bunnymen - Bring On The Dancing Horses (Extended Mix) (5:48) "Bring On the Dancing Horses" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen which was released on 14 November 1985. It was the only new single to be included on their 1985 compilation album Songs to Learn & Sing. According to the liner notes that accompany the CD release of the album, the song was recorded specifically for the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink, the soundtrack of which also includes it. The song reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the Irish Singles Chart. In a retrospective review of the single, Allmusic journalist Stewart Mason said that the layers of synths on the song and Ian McCulloch's overdubbed vocals on the chorus add to the "psychedelic haze of the track". Mason wrote: "Bring On the Dancing Horses has a dreamily catchy chorus and a nice melody."
Tracklist: 01.Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time (5:18) 02.Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time (Instrumental) (7:04) "Party All the Time" was a single originally recorded by comic actor Eddie Murphy in 1985, written and produced by Rick James and Kevin Johnston at James home studio in Buffalo, New York. The single reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, kept off the top by Lionel Richie's "Say You, Say Me". While it is commonly thought to be Murphy's only music hit, he did manage to have one more top forty song with 1989's "Put Your Mouth on Me". Rick James also provided some vocals for the song. Later, "Weird Al" Yankovic covered part of the song in his polka medley Polka Party!. In March/April 2009, VH1 listed "Party all The Time" as #80 on its 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s countdown, even though Eddie had another hit with "Put Your Mouth on Me". Billboard ranked the song at #7 on it's 1986 year end chart.
Tracklist: 01.El DeBarge With DeBarge - You Wera It Well (Club Mix) (6:55) 02.El DeBarge With DeBarge - You Wera It Well (Dub Mix) (5:06) 03.El DeBarge With DeBarge - Baby, Won't Cha Come Quick (4:30) "You Wear It Well" is a song recorded by El DeBarge with DeBarge for the Gordy label. This song was recorded and released as the third single from the album, Rhythm of the Night. The song eventually reached number 7 on the Billboard R&B chart, number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and spent two weeks atop the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in October and November 1985. El Debarge made a guest appearance on The Facts of Life in the seventh season, the seventh episode "Doo Wah" which premiered on Saturday November 2, 1985 on NBC, at the same time the single was released and performed it with the show's principal stars, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn and Nancy McKeon as providing backup vocals.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Nikita (LP Version) (5:42) 02.Elton John - Nikita (U.K. Edit) (4:54) "Nikita" is a song by English singer Elton John set in the Cold War from his 1985 album Ice on Fire. Released late in the year, the song was successful in many countries and was a top ten hit in almost all of them. In the song, Elton John describes his crush on a person called Nikita, an East German border guard whom he cannot meet because he is not allowed into the country. It features George Michael on backing vocals with Nik Kershaw on electric guitar, and is notable for a distinctive synthesizer solo. The song charted at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and at number 7 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Wrap Her Up (Extended Remix) (10:12) 02.Elton John - Restless (Live At Wembley Stadium 1984) (4:26) "Wrap Her Up" is a song by English rock performer Elton John, featured on his 1985 album, Ice on Fire. George Michael is also featured on the song. Released as a single, it reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart, number 22 on the Australian Singles Chart, number 26 in Canada on the RPM Top Singles chart and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100. George Michael was quoted at the time in Smash Hits magazine that "it sounded like I had my willy in a garotte" because of the falsetto he sings throughout the song. The song is notable for the number of famous women's names dropped toward the end of the song, including Kiki Dee, who had duetted with Elton on the hit song "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" in 1976, and also provided background vocals for "Wrap Her Up." The rest of the list includes (in order) Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Doris Day, Billie Jean King, Samantha Fox, Joan Collins, Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Grace Jones, Priscilla Presley, Vanessa Williams, Dusty Springfield, Nancy Reagan, Rita Hayworth, Madonna (as "Material Girl"), Julie Andrews, Superwoman, Annie Lennox, Mata Hari, Anouska Hempel, Shirley Temple, Tallulah Bankhead, Linda Lovelace, Little Eva, Nastassja Kinski, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Pat Fernandez (a close friend of George Michael who appeared in two Wham! videos), and Elsie Tanner.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John, Millie Jackson - Act Of War (Part 5) Vocal (7:27) 02.Elton John, Millie Jackson - Act Of War (Part 6) Instrumental (4:18) "Act Of War" is a 1985 single with lyrics by Elton John's longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, this song uses war as a metaphor for a stormy interpersonal relationship. It was the era of the Cold War, when the United States and Russia had nuclear weapons ready for attack. Explosions appear in the song to encourage the theme, and the video opens with the United States president answering his phone near the "button" which would supposedly launch the missiles. The jelly beans he eats are a reference to Ronald Reagan, the real president at the time who enjoyed the treats. It's a catchy and upbeat tune from a resurgent Elton John, perhaps with an anti-nuclear sentiment similar to "99 Luftballons," but it couldn't get traction in America, where the song was ignored. "Act Of War" was a top 40 hit in the UK reaching #32. Elton duets with soul singer Millie Jackson on this song. Jackson is an R&B star well known in the black community, but just under the mainstream radar. Like Tina Turner, who was first offered the duet but turned it down, Jackson has impressive looks and a stunning voice, and she could have crossed over to the Pop world had things gone a bit differently. In an interview with Millie Jackson, she explained: "Didn't happen. Don't care. In America I think in order to be a pop star you've got to have management. And I always managed myself. I was never looking to become that crossover pop star. Let white folks cross over to me. I call myself the poor people's queen. Because once you get to the top there's only one way to go." "Act Of War" was released only as a single, but later it was added to Elton’s “Ice on Fire” CD, having been recorded the same year. The song also features guitar by Nik Kershaw. Several remixes were released for "Act Of War" this UK only limited edition contains exclusive remixes by Australian remixer/producer Julian Mendelsohn.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John & Millie Jackson - Act Of War (Part 3) (Extended Version) (8:33) 02.Elton John & Millie Jackson - Act Of War (Part 4) (Instrumental) (5:05) “Act Of War” is a duet from Elton John and soul singer Millie Jackson, written by Elton with lyricist Bernie Taupin, and released as a single in July 1985. Originally “Act Of War” was released only as a one-off single, but later it was added to Elton’s “Ice on Fire” CD, having been recorded the same year. The song also features guitar by Nik Kershaw. “Act Of War” was a top 40 hit in the UK reaching #32 but failed to chart in the US. The song’s music video was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Tracklist: 01.Erasure - Heavenly Action (Yellow Brick Mix) (6:45) 02.Erasure - Don't Say No (Ruby Red Mix) (6:06) "Heavenly Action" is a song by the British synthpop duo Erasure, released in November 1985 as their second single. Issued by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the U.S., the single proved to be the second commercial failure for the duo (following "Who Needs Love Like That"). The mid-tempo pop song, written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, is a straightforward ode to love. The music video features Clarke and Bell in an outer space/celestial setting, with several young children appearing as angels. To this day, "Heavenly Action" remains Erasure's lowest-charting single on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 100. In the United States, "Heavenly Action" was paired with "Who Needs Love Like That" on the 12 inch single and, as a double-sided hit, climbed to number eight on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The song was later included on the duo's debut album Wonderland, released in June 1986. The UK only "Yellow Brick Mix" was at one time considered one of the rarest and most expensive commercially released Erasure items.
Tracklist: 01.Erasure - Who Needs Love Like That (Mexican Mix) (6:09) 02.Erasure - Push Me Shove Me (Tacos Mix) (5:47) "Who Needs Love Like That" is the debut single released by British synthpop duo Erasure. The song was released in the UK on Mute Records in 1985 as a prelude to their debut album Wonderland. In the UK the "Who Needs Love Like That" was a minor hit peaking at #55 while in the US the single did much better peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot/Dance Club Play chart and #13 on the Maxi-Singles Sales chart.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Julia (Extended Mix) (6:34) 02.Eurythmics - Ministry Of Love (Extended) (5:11) "Julia" is a song performed by British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart for their album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother), which served as the soundtrack to the film 1984, an adaptation of the political novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. The song was produced by Stewart and was the second and final single released from the album. The song is a ballad with very sparse electronic instrumentation and an almost a cappella performance by Lennox. Her vocals are accentuated by vocoder effects in the background. The title and lyrics of the song are based upon the novel's heroine and love interest, Julia. The cover artwork for the single is a still image from the film, featuring English actress Suzanna Hamilton as Julia. Midway through the song, an instrumental line based on J. S. Bach's "Fugue #2 in C Minor" from The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1, can be heard. Breaking a string of six consecutive Top 10 hits, "Julia" peaked at number 44 on the UK singles chart. The version of "Julia" found on the soundtrack differs from the one being played during the end-credits of the film - which is more string based with less synthetic arrangements. This is also the case for many of the other songs on the soundtrack versus their version used in the film.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) (Special Dance Mix) (6:15) 02.Eurythmics - Grown Up Girls (4:13) 16Bit "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" is a 1985 song written and performed by the British musical duo Eurythmics. Released as the second single from their fifth album Be Yourself Tonight, the song features a harmonica solo by the American musician Stevie Wonder. The song became a worldwide success; most notably in Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom, where it became the duo's only chart-topping single to date. In the United States the single peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Would I Lie To You? (An Eric ‘ET’ Thorngren Mix) (4:53) 02.Eurythmics - Would I Lie To You? (Extended Mix) (4:59) 03.Eurythmics - Here Comes That Sinking Feeling (5:40) “Would I Lie to You?” is a song recorded by British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by band members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart. Released in the UK and the U.S. from Eurythmics’ fifth album Be Yourself Tonight, the song was the first by the duo to feature their change in musical direction from synthpop to rock and R&B. The song, and its accompanying album, featured a full backing band and relied less on electronic programming. Lyrically, the song features Lennox confronting a cheating lover as she leaves him for good. As she declares that she is “walking out the door” and he doubts her, Lennox’s response is “would I lie to you honey? / now would I say something that wasn’t true?” The music video was heavily shown on MTV, the clip beginning with an angry confrontation between Lennox and her boyfriend (during which he calls her a “bitch”), just prior to a Eurythmics performance. After some friendly encouragement backstage from bandmate Stewart, the full band performs the song, only to have Lennox’s boyfriend return to the venue, climb up onto the stage, and get pushed off into the audience by Lennox. Steven Bauer played the part of the boyfriend. The cover photo of the Be Yourself Tonight album is a screenshot from the music video during the argument scene. “Would I Lie to You?” is one of Eurythmics’ most recognized tunes. The song continued the bands hit singles run. In the UK, the song peaked at number 17, while it went to number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming their third Top 10 hit in the U.S.. Furthermore, it is the duo’s biggest ever hit in Australia, where it topped the singles chart for two weeks. “Would I Lie to You?” is featured in the 2009 film The Informant! starring Matt Damon.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin - Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves (5:54) 02.Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin - Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves (ET Mix) (7:56) 03.Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin - I Love You Like A Ball And Chain (4:03) "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" is a 1985 song recorded as a duet by the British pop duo Eurythmics and American soul/R&B singer Aretha Franklin. It was released as a single by RCA Records in October 1985, and was featured on both Eurythmics' Be Yourself Tonight and Franklin's Who's Zoomin' Who? albums. "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" is considered to be a modern feminist anthem and was written by Eurythmics' Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They had originally intended to duet with Tina Turner, who was unavailable at the time and so the duo approached Aretha Franklin instead. The song was highly successful, reaching #9 on the UK Singles Chart and #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The track also features three of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers; Stan Lynch on drums, Benmont Tench on organ, and Mike Campbell on lead guitar, plus session bassist Nathan East.
Tracklist: 01.Evelyn "Champagne" King - Give It Up (Killer Dance Mix) (5:47) 02.Evelyn "Champagne" King - Give It Up (Dub Mix) (4:19) "Give It Up" is a 1985 single recorded by American R&B, disco and post-disco singer Evelyn "Champagne" King. The song is featured in the 1985 film "Fright Night" and it's soundtrack. "Give It Up" is played during the dance sequence where the vampire Jerry Dandridge (Chris Sarandon) is seducing Amy Peterson (Amanda Bearse) in a nightclub. The song failed to have any impact on the charts. The film's soundtrack has never been officially released on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Expos - Exposed To Love (6:21) 02.Expos - Exposed To Love (Dub Mix) (6:43) "Exposed to Love" is a dance single by the female dance-pop trio Exposé. Released in December 1985, it was the original group's second single after "Point of No Return," with Alé Lorenzo singing lead vocals. "Exposed to Love" remains the only single to feature vocals from the original group's lineup ("Point of No Return" was subsequently rerecorded with the second lineup) and is featured as such on the album Exposure. Ann Curless, Gioia Bruno, and Jeanette Jurado, the group's current members, share the lead vocals during live performances. The single charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales and Hot Dance Club Play charts at #19 and #12, respectively. Billboard named the song #69 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
Tracklist: 01.Exposé - Point Of No Return (6:08) 02.Exposé - Dub Of No Return (7:03) "Point of No Return" is a single by the American pop group Exposé. Written and produced by Lewis Martineé, the single was originally released in 1984 on the Pantera label with Alejandra Lorenzo (Alé) as the lead singer under the group name X-Posed. In 1985 the single was released on Arista records under the name Exposé. The original vocal mix of the song, featuring Lorenzo, reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart on April 20, 1985 spending twelve weeks on rhe survey. There was no music video released for the 1985 version of the song a video was later released in 1987 after the groups line up had changed and the song was re-recorded with different lead vocals. + +Neither of these tracks appeared on the 2015 Cherry Pop remastered CD Edition of the album "Exposure".
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Jeanny (5:56) 02.Falco - Jeanny (English Language Version - 'Girl Is Missing') (5:25) 03.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (The American Edit) (5:55) "Jeanny" is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, released in December 1985 as the third single from his third studio album Falco 3 (1985). It was written and composed by Falco and Rob and Ferdi Bolland, who also produced the song. It was the third song released as a single out of the album in 1986. Controversial due to its lyrics, it nonetheless became a number one hit in numerous European countries. In 2008 the song re-entered the Austrian Single Charts. The song is about a relationship between a man and a woman named Jeanny. At the time when it reached number one, critics said that the song glorifies rape. German TV and radio personality Thomas Gottschalk made various negative remarks and called the song "rubbish". An outcry in German language markets caused the song to be banned by some radio broadcasters or played with a preceding warning by others. Falco argued that it is about the musings of a stalker. The part of the "news flash" in the track is spoken by German newsreader Wilhelm Wieben. Several feminist associations called for a boycott of the song. Some TV and radio stations in West Germany agreed and didn't play the song "for ethical reasons", while others just played it on their charts shows. In East Germany the song was not on air and playing it in dance clubs was prohibited. There were also demands to prohibit the song in West Germany, but officials denied the application in April 1986. This angered news presenter Dieter Kronzucker, who presented the daily news magazine heute-journal for the West German public TV station ZDF: his two teenage daughters, along with their cousin, had been kidnapped and briefly held captive in Tuscany several years earlier; this formed the basis of his anger about the song's release, which he discussed on heute-journal. Following this, further radio stations followed the boycott. In the German federal state of Hesse the song was aired accompanied by a warning. In the popular music show Formel Eins cutscenes were aired, but only whilst the song was at the top of the charts.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (Salieri Mix) (8:23) 02.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (The Can Am Mix) (4:04) 03.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (Extended Mix) (7:04) 04.Falco - Urban Tropical (3:52) "Rock Me Amadeus" is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, for his third studio album, Falco 3 (1985). The single was made available for physical sale in 1985 in German-speaking Europe, through A&M. "Rock Me Amadeus" was written by Falco along with Dutch music producers Bolland & Bolland. To date, the single is the only German language song to peak at number one of the Billboard Hot 100, which it did on 29 March 1986. It topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was Falco's only number one hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, despite the artist's popularity in his native Austria and much of Europe.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (The American Edit) (5:53) 02.Falco - Vienna Calling (The Metternich Arrival-Mix) (7:33) 03.Falco - Vienna Calling (The "Vienna Girls" Sax Mix Max) (4:17) "Rock Me Amadeus" is a 1985 song by Austrian pop musician Falco from his album Falco 3. It topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was Falco's only major hit in the United States and one of only two singles to make the Top Ten in the United Kingdom, despite his popularity in Germany, his native Austria, and much of Europe. The song was written by Falco and Dutch music producers Bolland & Bolland. With "Rock Me Amadeus," Falco became the first German-speaking artist to be credited with a No. 1 single in all mainstream US pop singles charts: the Billboard Hot 100 and Cashbox Top 100 Singles. The single hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on 29 March 1986. Falco is erroneously often considered a one-hit wonder for this song in the United States. However, Falco had already had a minor US hit in 1982 with "Der Kommissar" (a hit the following year there for After the Fire), "Sound of Musik" reached No. 13 and his follow-up single from Falco 3, "Vienna Calling," reached No. 18 on the Hot 100. "Rock Me Amadeus" would later be ranked No. 87 in VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s and No. 44 in VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (The American Edit) (3:12) 02.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (Canadian Version) (4:08) "Rock Me Amadeus" is a 1985 song by Austrian pop musician Falco from his album Falco 3. It topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was Falco's only number one hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, despite his popularity in Germany, his native Austria, and much of Europe. The song was written by Falco and Dutch music producers Bolland & Bolland. The song is about the classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Mozart was a child prodigy who performed his first musical tour at the age of five. His last three years were his most successful and he had an extremely excessive lifestyle. The basic concept is the suggestion that Mozart was the rock'n'roll rebel of his day. Some of the lyrics in "Rock Me Amadeus" reflect this. Here's an English translation: He was the first punk ever to set foot on this earth.
He was a genius from the day of his birth.
He could play the piano like a ring and a bell
And everybody screamed: Come on, rock me Amadeus
With a bottle of wine in one hand and a woman in the other
His mind was on rock and roll and having fun
Because he lived so fast he had to die so young
But he made his mark in history
Still everybody says: Rock me Amadeus
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Vienna Calling (The Tourist Version) (7:35) 02.Falco - Vienna Calling (The New '86 Edit/Mix)) (4:00) 03.Falco - Midnight Train To Vienna (The Mean Wien Mix) (5:25) "Vienna Calling" was the second single released from "Falco 3" the third album by Falco. "Vienna Calling" was another international pop hit, peaking at #18 of the US Billboard Chart in 1986. The song also topped the UK charts peaking at #10.
Tracklist: 01.Feargal Sharkey - Loving You (Extended Version) (5:59) 02.Feargal Sharkey - Is This An Explanation? (3:26) "Loving You" is pop vocalist Feargal Sharkey's second single as a solo artist, released in 1985. The single's two tracks did not feature on Sharkey's self-titled 1985 debut album Feargal Sharkey. The B-side for the single, "Is This An Explanation?" was exclusive to the single, written by Sharkey and Jo Callis who was a member of popular band The Human League. The A-side was also written by Sharkey and Callis. The single peaked in the UK at #26 for a total of 11 weeks, where Sharkey's previous debut single "Listen to Your Father" peaked at #23. The A-side featured Queen's percussionist Roger Taylor on additional drums and synths. Taylor also produced the A-side along with David Richards whilst Sharkey produced the B-side. Richards has also worked with Queen and David Bowie. A promotional music video was created for the single. Sharkey also performed the song on the popular UK music show Top of the Pops.
Tracklist: 01.Few Boys - Secret Times (5:23) 02.Few Boys - Secret Times (Secret Dub) (5:26) "Secret Times" is the only single released by new beat/synthpop band Few Boys. In 1985, they entered the studio to record this classic which was produced by Axel Henninger (Camouflage). The tracks starts with a spinet intro taken from a work of Johann Sebastian Bach before it evolves to a uptempo synthpop track, similar to many of the 80s Synthpop bands like Depeche Mode and Red Flag. The single was an independent club hit but never made it to a wider audience, failing to have any chart success. The band never recorded a full album and fell into obscurity after this singles release.
Tracklist: 01.Fiction Factory - Not The Only One (Extended Mix) (6:14) 02.Fiction Factory - Not The Only One ('Mix' Mix) (3:52) 03.Fiction Factory - Let Me Be A Part (3:09) "Not the Only One" is a song from new wave band Fiction Factory, released in 1985 as the lead single from the band's second and final album, Another Story. The song was written and produced by Kevin Patterson and Chic Medley. After the early 1984 Top 10 UK hit with "(Feels Like) Heaven", the band's follow-up singles "Ghost of Love" and "All or Nothing" were commercial disappointments, with the former only reaching the UK Top 75. The debut album Throw the Warped Wheel Out also failed to make the charts. By the time Fiction Factory began to write and record the follow-up album, Another Story, a major change in band personnel had occurred, as the original members keyboardist and writer Eddie Jordan, drummer Mike Ogletree and bassist Graham McGregor had left the band. This left lead vocalist Kevin Patterson and guitarist Chic Medley to become the two remaining members, who in turn hired guest musicians for the recording of the album such as keyboardist Paul Wishart, guitarist Pim Jones, percussionist James Locke and brass player Graham Weir. The song, like the entire album, was recorded and mixed at The Planet, Castle Sound and Amazon Studios. "Not the Only One" was the album's leading single, and like the two following single releases, it was a commercial failure. The album was also a flop, and the band disbanded shortly after. "Not the Only One" did not have a promotional music video, but it was the only song to be performed on a TV show from the album. It was performed on the German TV show "Musik Convoy" on 6 May 1985. One main form of promotion was the small number of UK concerts the band performed around the time of the single and album release.
Tracklist: 01.Figures On A Beach - Paradise (Extended Mix) (6:39) 02.Figures On A Beach - Paradise (Radio Edit) (4:16) 03.Figures On A Beach - In Camera Obscura (Dance Mix) (6:10) 04.Figures On A Beach - In Camera Obscura (Radio Edit) (3:16) "Paradise / In Camera Obscura" is the third single released by American New wave band Figures On A Beach. Released in September 1985 only as a 12" single in the United States on the independant label Metro-American Records, and produced by Ivan Ivan.
Tracklist: 01.Flash And The Pan - Midnight Man (Extended Remix Version) (7:00) 02.Flash And The Pan - Midnight Man (Instrumental) (6:01) 03.Flash And The Pan - Fat Night (3:56) "Midnight Man" is a 1985 single by Australian new wave group Flash And The Pan. The song was taken from the album Early Morning Wake Up Call. "Midnight Man" reached #66 on the Australian singles chart and #23 in Netherlands. In the United States "Midnight Man" reached #19 on the Billboard Dance chart on March 23, 1985 after spending nine weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Foreigner - Cold As Ice (Remix) (3:21) 02.Foreigner - Head Games (Live Version) (4:10) 03.Foreigner - Reaction To Action (Action Mix) (7:15) "Cold as Ice" is a 1977 song by English-American rock band Foreigner from their eponymous debut album. It became one of the best known songs of the band in the US, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was initially the B-side of some versions of the "Feels Like the First Time" 45 rpm single. In 1985 the song was slightly remixed and re-released in the UK and Ireland where it charted at #18 on the Irish singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Happy Hi! (1:22) 02.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasure Dome (The Soundtrack From Bernard Rose's Video) (9:48) 03.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasure Dome (How To Remake The World) (9:32) 04.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Happy Hi (1:12) Pride month would not be complete without including Frankie Goes To Hollywood known for their their leather clad homoerotic videos and suggestive lyrics. Frankie Goes To Hollywood's ambitious work sought to challenge the status quo of pop, and politics. they were true trailblazers. "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" is the title track to the 1984 debut album by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The lyrics of the song were inspired by the poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In March 1985, the album track was abridged and remixed for release as the group's fourth UK single. While criticised at the time of release and afterward for being a song that glorifies debauchery, the lyrics (and video), just as Coleridge's poem, were about the dangers of mindless indulgence. This song, along with "Relax", made Frankie Goes to Hollywood even more controversial than they already were. Billboard compared it to "Relax," saying that "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" had "less hook, less controversy, more drama." Despite the group's record label (ZTT) pre-emptively promoting the single as "their fourth number one", an achievement that would have set a new UK record for consecutive number one singles by a debuting artist, "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, being kept off the top spot by the Phil Collins/Philip Bailey duet "Easy Lover". The single spent a total of eleven weeks on the UK chart. It was the first release by the group not to reach number one and, despite representing a creditable success in its own right, it symbolically confirmed the end of the chart invincibility that the group had enjoyed during 1984. Frankie Goes to Hollywood would not release another record for seventeen months, and they would fail to emulate their past chart success upon their return. The spoken-word introductions to both 12-inch mixes are adapted from Walter Kaufmann's 1967 translation of Friedrich Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy. The recitation on the first 12-inch ("Real Altered") is by Gary Taylor, whilst that on the second 12-inch ("Fruitness") and the cassette is by actor Geoffrey Palmer. It is unknown whether Palmer's concluding "Welcome To The Pleasuredrome" was a genuine mistake or a deliberately scripted one. All releases featured an edited version of "Get It On", originally recorded for a BBC Radio 1 session in 1983 (a full-length version was included on the cassette release), plus a faded or full length version of "Happy Hi!", a non-album track. The video, by Bernard Rose, features the group stealing a car, going to a carnival and encountering all manner of deceptively "pleasureable" activities. The audio soundtrack of the video was included as part of the cassette single.
Tracklist: 01.Freddie Mercury - I Was Born To Love You (Extended Mix) (7:03) 02.Freddie Mercury - Stop All The Fighting (3:19) "I Was Born to Love You" is a 1985 song by Freddie Mercury, and was released as a single and on the Mr. Bad Guy album. After Mercury's death, Queen re-worked this song for their album Made in Heaven in 1995, by having the other members play their instrumental parts over the original track transforming the song from a disco number to a hard rocker. "I Was Born To Love You" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 20, 1985 peaking at #76 in the UK the song reached the #11 position.
Tracklist: 01.Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own (Extended Mix) (6:42) 02.Freddie Mercury - Living On My Own (Single Mix) (3:05) "Living on My Own" is a song by Freddie Mercury, originally included in his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. It was released as a single in September 1985 in the United Kingdom where it peaked at number 50. In the US the single was released in July 1985 but failed to chart. The remixes included here are exclusive to the US and Brazilian 12" singles.
Tracklist: 01.Gary Glitter - Love Comes (Extended Version) (7:23) 02.Gary Glitter - Boys Will Be Boys (3:47) "Love Comes" is a 1985 single by English musician Gary Glitter. Taken from the album Boys Will Be Boys. It was the first album released by Glitter since Silver Star seven years earlier. On the UK singles chart "Love Comes" reached the #91 position.
Tracklist: 01.George Benson - 20/20 (Jellybean Remix) (9:40) 02.George Benson - Shark Bite (6:09) "20/20" was the first single taken from the 22nd studio album by American singer and guitarist George Benson. Written by Randy Goodrum, and Steve Kipner who had previously co-written Olivia Newton-John's smash hit "Physical". "20/20" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on December 15, 1984 peaking at #48 on January 26, 1985 after spending thirteen weeks on the survey. In the UK the song reached #29.
Tracklist: 01.Gina X - No G.D.M (Extended (6:13) 02.Gina X - No G.D.M (Seven Inch) (4:24) 03.Gina X - No G.D.M (Dub Version) (6:40) 04.Gina X - Be A Boy (4:00) "No G.D.M." is a 1979 single by German dance-rock/electropop ensemble Gina X Performance from Cologne, consisting of vocalist Gina Kikoine and writer/producer Zeus B. Held, Ralph Morgenstern (backing vocals), Hinrich Sickenberger (backing vocals, drums) and Lazlo Czigany (drums). Art history student Gina Kikoine was heavily influenced by Lou Reed and Patti Smith, as well as the art avant-garde. The concept for Gina X Performance came together when she met Zeus B. Held, who was at the time moving on from rock to a more electronic sound. Held had previously been a member of the group Birth Control, and split to record solo in 1978, beginning work with Kikoine that year. Gina X Performance released several albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and were frequently played in North American and European dance clubs at the height of their popularity. Single "No G.D.M" and first album "Nice Mover" quickly became cult hits and a blueprint for 80´s electronic dance music. Kikoine later described collaboration "the absolute union of music, poetry and travesty." "No G.D.M." is a tribute to writer/actor Quentin Crisp. The "No Great Dark Man” refers to Quentin Crisp's remark about there not being a "great dark man. Although the single recieved heavy club play it failed to have any chart success. In 1990 British synth-pop duo Erasure covered the song and relesed it as the b-side to "Blue Savannah". This is the 1985 Statik record rereleased.
Tracklist: 01.Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (Special Dance Mix) (5:45) 02.Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (Instrumental Dub Mix) (3:44) 03.Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (LP Version) (3:10) "Black Cars" was the first single taken from the album of the same name by Canadian singer/songwriter Gino Vannelli. Produced with his brothers Joe and Ross, the single peaked at #42 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #4 in Canada. The song was also a major club hit in the USA reaching #15 on the Billboard Dance/Club Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City (Long Version) (5:52) 02.Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City (Short Version) (4:24) "You Belong to the City" is a song written by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin, and recorded by Frey during his solo career. It was written specifically for the television show Miami Vice in 1985. The song nearly reached the top of the charts, peaking at number two (behind Starship's "We Built This City") on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, although it did reach the top of the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart. This song, along with Jan Hammer's "Miami Vice Theme", helped the Miami Vice soundtrack album reach the top spot of the Billboard 200 chart for 11 weeks in 1985, making it the best-selling album of the year and the most successful TV soundtrack of all time. All instruments were performed by Frey except the saxophone part played by studio musician Bill Bergman, as well as the drum track by Frey's long-time drummer, Michael Huey. The song was recorded at Fool On The Hill studios, New York City, at the end of 1984. The synthesizer used in this song was a Yamaha DX7.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Call Me - The Indiscriminate (Kitchen Sink) Mix (6:38) 02.Go West - Eye To Eye (The Horizontal Mix) (5:10) 03.Go West - The Man In My Mirror (4:30) "Call Me" is a 1985 song by the British band Go West, released as the second single from the band's self-titled debut album. The song reached #12 in the UK Charts and #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles Chart on June 1, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Call Me (The Indiscriminate Mix) (6:12) 02.Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Complete Underhang Mix) (6:42) “Call Me” is a 1985 song by the British band Go West, released as the second single from the band’s self-titled debut album. The song reached #12 in the UK Charts and #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles Chart on June 1, 1985. According to Discogs: Call Me (The Indiscriminate Mix) is 28 seconds shorter than the UK "Kitchen Sink" version of this mix (a section is edited out as opposed to an early fade). We Close Our Eyes (Complete Underhang Mix) is the same mix as "We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Mix)" found on the UK 12".
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Eye To Eye (Credibility Mix) (5:46) 02.Go West - Eye To Eye (Horizontal Mix) (5:09) 03.Go West - Eye To Eye (Credibility Dub Mix) (4:53) Released only in the US "Eye To Eye" was the fourth single taken from the debut album by English Pop Duo Go West. The single was a minor hit peaking at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #32 on the US dance chart. The band did not release a music video to promote this single.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Goodbye Girl (4:35) 02.Go West - S.O.S. (The Perpendicular Mix) (5:08) 03.Go West - Dreamworld (4:23) "Goodbye Girl" was a 1985 hit for successful English pop duo Go West. It was released in both the UK and New Zealand where it sold well, reaching #25 in the UK Singles Chart and #15 in the New Zealand chart. The song was the third single taken from the groups debut album. The 12" features a remix of the album track "S.O.S". and the non album track "Dreamworld".
Tracklist: 01.Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Club Mix) (6:41) 02.Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Dub Mix) (5:56) 03.Go West - Missing Persons (5:24) "We Close Our Eyes" is a song by British pop band Go West, composed by both members Peter Cox and Richard Drummie. Recognizable by its synthesizer hook, it was the first single from their début album Go West. The single was promoted by a music video directed by Godley & Creme.[1] This video included Cox, Drummie and the guitarist Alan Murphy, performing the song in front of dancing wooden artist mannequins. "We Close Our Eyes" spent fourteen weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 5 in April 1985. In the United States, the single reached 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. "We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Dub Mix)" is exclusive to the Australia and New Zealand releases of the 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Godley & Creme - Cry (Extended Remix) (7:25) 02.Godley & Creme - Cry (Single Version) (3:56) 03.Godley & Creme - Cry (Extended Version) (6:30) "Cry" is a song released by the English music duo Godley & Creme on 11 March 1985. It was included on the duo's album The History Mix Volume 1. The song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Godley & Creme's lone Top 40 hit in the US apart from their former band, 10cc. It reached No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The duo also directed the song's music video, which featured faces blended into each other using dissolving and wiping effects. After Godley & Creme left their former band 10cc after the group's fourth album, they began writing songs for their own albums, but became better known for producing music videos for other bands. Within the music video producing process, they met producer Trevor Horn, ex of the Buggles and now heading his own label ZTT Records. Godley & Creme asked Horn to produce their album, but had very little material that was recording studio ready. After their first track failed to produce the required effect, Horn asked what else they had. The pair had already written the first verse of "Cry", and much as though the song came from a position - a man in a relationship where his partner lies and cheats on him - unlike 10cc's "I'm Not in Love", it didn't come from real-life experience. The three hence sat down and started writing down words and phrases which could be associated with the first verse, and then Horn put Godley in the recording booth to record them. Godley later described the song's creation process as "patchwork like", but it worked due to its envisaged simple production. The basic sound of the track was provided by electronic music specialist J. J. Jeczalik who used a Fairlight CMI synthesizer. Godley & Creme then created the full backing track, which was mixed and produced by Horn.
Tracklist: 01.Goon Squad - Eight Arms To Hold You (Vocal) (6:45) 02.Goon Squad - Eight Arms To Hold You (Bonus Beat) (3:01) 03.Goon Squad - Eight Arms To Hold You (Dub) (6:52) "Eight Arms to Hold You"' was a song recorded for the soundtrack to the film The Goonies. The song was recorded by a studio group called Goon Squad that was put together by producer Arthur Baker. It was utilized in a scene in the film where the character Data puts a loud tape recorder (blaring the song) into the mouth of an octopus to fend it off. The scene was deleted from the film and the song did not appear in the theatrical release. (The song is still heard, although barely audible, during the scene when Chunk first enters the Walsh residence). The "octopus scene" was replaced for broadcast on the Disney Channel, in order to make up for time removed due to objectionable content. It was also included in a deleted scenes featurette in the 2001 DVD release.The soundtrack producers had anticipated the track would be a big hit and so even though it wasn't actually in the film, a single was released on both 12" and 7" vinyl. "Eight Arms" debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on July 27, 1985 and spent twelve weeks on the survey reaching the #1 spot on September 14, 1985. The single also reached #80 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper (Extended Remix) (6:25) 02.Grace Jones - La Vie En Rose (7:20) 03.Grace Jones - Nipple To The Bottle (5:50) "Pull Up to the Bumper" was the second single released by Grace Jones from her critically-acclaimed 1981 album Nightclubbing. The song has since come to be one of Jones' signature tunes. The song was co-written by Jones herself, Sly Dunbar, Dana Mano and Robbie Shakespeare. Upon its release, "Pull Up to the Bumper" spent seven weeks at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, as well as becoming a Top-5 single on the U.S. R&B chart. In 1985 the track was remixed and re-released to promote the Island Life compilation, the Extended Remix includes additional keyboard overdubs and remix by Paul "Groucho" Smykle. This 1985 remix peaked at #12 on the UK pop chart in early 1986. Jones’ genre-hopping artistry earned her a diehard LGBTQ+ fan base from day one, largely because of her very uncommon divadom. By gleefully toying with masculine and feminine conventions, she offered her queer audience a constantly evolving performance in which they could recognize their own sexual fluidity. “Bumper” succinctly captures Jones’ protean mix of playfulness and aggression, simultaneously tongue-in-cheek and dead serious. It’s a masterstroke of double entendre that, with its sinuous reggae-disco backdrop and Jones’ snarled vehicular puns, really only demands one thing from you: that you move.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Slave To The Rhythm (Blooded) (8:26) 02.Grace Jones - Junkyard (5:19) 03.Grace Jones - Annihilated Rhythm (3:37) "Slave to the Rhythm" was the first single from Grace Jones' album of the same name, which was released in 1985. The song and the album was written by Bruce Woolley, Simon Darlow, Stephen Lipson and Trevor Horn and was produced by Horn. This was Jones first album in three years, and it contained eight variations of the same song (the single's B-side is another variation, yet to be released on CD). The single became one of her greatest commercial successes and counts as one of Jones' signature tunes. The song peaked at #12 on the UK singles chart in 1985, and became a new #28 hit in 1994 (in remix form). The original version of the single, and its remixes, also topped the American dance chart in February 1986. It also became her biggest Hit in Germany where it peaked at #4 and remained in the Top 10 for eight weeks. In The Netherlands, 'Slave to the rhythm' reached number 3 in November 1985, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Greg Kihn - Lucky (Dance Mix) (5:54) 02.Greg Kihn - Lucky (Trench Mix) (4:06) "Lucky" was the first single taken from the LP Citizen Kihn by the American musician Greg Kihn, release in 1985 through EMI America records. It was his first album since 1978's Next of Kihn not to be released under the Greg Kihn Band name. "Lucky" peaked at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart in February 1985, the single also reached #16 on the Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Heart - Nothin' At All (Extended Remix) (5:10) 02.Heart - The Wolf (4:03) 03.Heart - Nothin' At All (Single Version) (4:09) "Nothin' at All" is the name of a song recorded by rock band by Heart. It was released as the fourth single from the band's self-titled 1985 album Heart, and the fourth song from the album to hit the U.S. top-ten, peaking at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. It failed to reach the Top 75 in the UK, hitting number 76 in the UK Singles Chart, however a re-issue released in 1988 reached number 38. Lyrically it is a love song which describes a new relationship which falls into place without effort or conflict. The song's title phrase is employed both when the narrator describes the new relationship as being like "nothin' at all" (that she's ever previously expereinced), and also when she asks the song's subject what he did to make falling in love so easy, his response is "nothin' at all". The song's music video received heavy rotation on MTV and this single was the last big hit from the Heart album.
Tracklist: 02.Heart - What About Love? (Extended Version) (5:27) 02.Heart - What About Love? (3:41) "What About Love" is a song originally recorded by Canadian rock band Toronto in 1982. It was later recorded by American rock band Heart in 1985 and was released as the first single from the band's self-titled album, Heart. The band's "comeback" single, it was the first Heart track to reach the top 40 in three years, and their first top 10 hit in five. The song was also their first hit single on their new record label, Capitol Records. Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas, co-lead vocalists of Starship at the time, provide additional background vocals on the song. The song's sound marked a considerable change in the musical direction for Heart, moving from the hard rock and folk rock of their earlier work to a more polished, power ballad sound. "What About Love" received extensive airplay on MTV and returned Heart to the top-10 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in five years, peaking at No. 10.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - Life In One Day (LP Version) (3:38) 02.Howard Jones - Life In One Day (Part 1) (Remix Version) (6:49) 03.Howard Jones - Life In One Day (Part 2) (Remix Version) (7:12) "Life In One Day" was the third single from Howard Jones' 1985 album Dream Into Action, an uptempo number, which lyrically warned against wishing one's life away. It reached #14 in the UK Singles Chart, and #19 on the United States Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - Look Mama (Extended Mix) (9:04) 02.Howard Jones - Learning How To Love (5:18) 03.Howard Jones - Dream Into Action (Live) (4:47) Released as the second single from Howard Jones' 1985 album Dream Into Action, "Look Mama" reached #10 in the UK Singles Chart. It was not released as a single in the US, but a different mix to those issued in the UK was included on the US-only remix album Action Replay. The introduction to the song features some spoken dialogue sampled from the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. "Look Mama" is written from the standpoint of a child pleading with its over-protective mother to be allowed greater independence and room to develop its own personality.
Tracklist: 01.Howard Jones - Things Can Only Get Better (LP Version) (4:05) 02.Howard Jones - What Is Love (New Extended Version) (6:34) 03.Howard Jones - Things Can Only Get Better (Extended Version) (7:25) 04.Howard Jones - New Song (New Version) (4:51) "Things Can Only Get Better" was released as the first single from Howard Jones' 1985 album Dream Into Action, reaching #6 in the UK Singles Chart and #5 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Curiously, the song also crossed over to the R&B charts in America, peaking at #54 (a rarity for a white artist at the time). A typically upbeat Jones composition, it was one of two songs from the album to feature all-female singing group Afrodiziak on backing vocals. John Leland from Spin magazine wrote that "It mines the best of the Anglo soul movement: a clean slap-bass line, precise horns and synths, and some well-paced and inviting singing". The cover of the 12" single featured a photograph of Jones, in profile, sitting in a high bar stool. This image was used in silhouette for the 7" artwork, the single being issued in several alternative sleeves with different colour backgrounds. "New Song (New Version)" is the same version that appears on the 12" Album except that it has an earlier fade.
Tracklist: 01.Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love (Long Version) (7:10) 02.Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love (Instrumental) (4:13) 03.Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love (Short Version) (4:20) "The Power of Love" is a 1985 single by Huey Lewis and the News, written for and featured in the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future. It gave the band their first number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and their second number-one hit on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart; and as a double-A side, it was a top ten hit on the Official UK Singles Chart, where it appeared on UK editions of the band's fourth studio album, Fore!. The song appears early in Back to the Future as Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) skateboards to school. Later in the film, McFly and his band play a hard rock version of the song for a Battle of the Bands audition (at which a character played by Huey Lewis himself is judging and tells Marty's group that they are "just too darn loud") and later when Marty returns to his neighborhood. In the sequel, Back to the Future Part II, the 2015 version of Marty attempts to play the song on his guitar just after being fired but ends up playing it very poorly due to his damaged hand from his 1985 accident with a Rolls-Royce. Finally, it can be briefly heard playing in the car where Needles and his buddies are driving when Needles challenges Marty to the fate-determining car race near the end of Back to the Future Part III. At the 13th Annual American Music Awards, the song was nominated for "Favorite Single" and "Favorite Video Single", winning in both categories. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 58th Academy Awards but lost to Lionel Richie's "Say You, Say Me".
Tracklist: 01.Icehouse - No Promises (Extended Mix) (6:15) 02.Icehouse - The Tempest, Gravity, Terra Incognita (8:07) "No Promises" derived from a work originally conceived for The Sydney Dance Company performance of Boxes. Boxes was conceived by Iva Davies, Bob Kretschmer and Graeme Murphy as a dance work which was first performed by The Sydney Dance Company at The Sydney Opera House on November 7th 1985. The Australian 12" contains an alternate track listing than what was found in other countries. The single reached #30 on the Australian singles chart. Internationally the single reached Belgium #26, Canada #61, New Zealand #29, UK #72 and #79 US. Tracks on Side B are listed as 3 different tracks but run as 1 single track with a total tack length of 8 mins 07 secs.
Tracklist: 01.Incredible Penguins - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Incredible Penguins - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Radio Mix) (3:51) 03.Incredible Penguins - Penguin (Instrumental Mix) (5:23) Incredible Penguins were an Australian supergroup formed in 1985, which reached the top ten on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart with their cover of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" in December. Contributors included Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo), Bob Geldof, Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen), Colleen Hewett, and John Farnham. The charity project, for research on little penguins, was organized and produced by Countdown host, Ian Meldrum. After hosting Oz for Africa—the Australian leg of Live Aid—in mid-1985, Ian Meldrum decided to create a charity project for a local issue. Meldrum was talent coordinator and compere of national pop music show, Countdown. Late in 1985, he used his industry contacts to organise a charity single for research on fairy penguins. He produced the recording of a cover of John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono Band's 1971 hit, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". The Incredible Penguins were a briefly existing covers band, with members: Steve Donald (Wendy & the Rocketts) on percussion, Craig Johnston (ex-Mother Goose) on vocals, Wayne Matthews (ex-The Masters Apprentices) on bass guitar, John Moon (ex-Keays, W.H.Y.) on guitar, Pat Polo on guitar, and Marcel Rodeka (ex-Mother Goose) on drums. In late October 1985, The Incredible Penguins entered the Flagstaff Studios in Melbourne with Meldrum and guest musicians: Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo), Brian Canham (Pseudo Echo), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen), John Farnham, Venetta Fields, Bob Geldof, Steve Gilpin (ex-Mi-Sex), Hare Krishna Chorus, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Colleen Hewett, Jim Keays (ex-The Masters Apprentices), Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men), Wendy Stapleton (Wendy & the Rocketts) and Chris Stockley (ex-Axiom, The Dingoes). A three-track single, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" was released by Mushroom Records and peaked at #10 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in December.
Tracklist: 01.Information Society - Running (8:05) 02.Information Society - Running (Instrumental) (7:47) Issued in 1985 this is the second 12" for "Running" by American band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Information Society, it was released by the Minneapolis label Wide Angle Records and included on their 1985 debut album Creatures Of Influence, distributed by Wide Angle's parent company, Twin Tone. Wide Angle was part of a "record pool," which was a service that distributed new tracks to club DJs around America. Some DJs ran with it, and the song became a freestyle favorite in New York clubs. This 12" includes a vocal and instrumental both based on the previous "Swamp Mix" release.
Tracklist: 01.INXS - What You Need (Vocal/LP Version) (3:35) 02.INXS - What You Need (Vocal/Extended Remix) (5:36) 03.INXS - Melting In The Sun (Vocal/12" Version) (4:44) 04.INXS - Burn For You (Vocal/12" Version) (6:08) "What You Need" is a song recorded by the Australian band INXS. It is the leadoff track from their 1985 album, Listen Like Thieves. "What You Need" was the first single off the album in Australia and New Zealand, while it was in USA and Europe the second single after "This Time" and was the band's first American Top Ten hit, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. After the album Listen Like Thieves was recorded and ready to be given to the record label for inspection, producer Chris Thomas was worried that the album didn't have a "hit". As Andrew Farriss recalled in a 2005 interview; "What You Need is another example of a huge hit that essentially took no time at all. We'd already finished the Listen Like Thieves album but Chris Thomas (the producer) told us there was still no "hit". We left the studio that night knowing we had one day left and we had to deliver "a hit". Talk about pressure. The band's performance on that track is amazing. We absolutely nailed it." The song was covered by "Weird Al" Yankovic in his 1986 polka Polka Party!.
Tracklist: 01.J. Geils Band - Fright Night (3:46) 02.Fabulous Fontains - Boppin' Tonight (3:04) "Fright Night" is the theme song from the 1985 film of the same name performed by American rock group J. Geils Band. The song reached #91 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1985. After the single release the group then disbanded. The b-side "Boppin' Tonight" is performed by the Fabulous Fontaines and is also featured in the film and on the very hard to find original soundtrack. The movie is an American vampire comedy horror film directed by Tom Holland and starring William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Stephen Geoffreys and Roddy McDowall. The film was orginally released on August 2, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.James Brown - Living In America (R&B Dance Version) (6:29) 02.James Brown - Living In America (Instrumental) (4:33) 03.James Brown - Living In America (LP Version) (4:42) "Living in America" is a 1985 song composed by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight and performed by James Brown. It was released as a single in 1985 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song entered the Billboard Top 40 on January 11, 1986, and remained on the chart for 11 weeks. It also became a top five hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart; it was his only top 10 single in the UK. It was his first Top 40 hit in ten years on the US pop charts, and it would also be his last. In 1987, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and won Brown a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The song was prominently featured in the film Rocky IV. In the film, Brown sings the song during Apollo Creed’s ring entrance, in reference to the character's patriotic image. It appeared on the Rocky IV soundtrack album. The song's co-writer Dan Hartman later included his recording of the song on his 1994 album Keep the Fire Burnin'.
Tracklist: 01.Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel (Radio Mix) (4:04) 02.Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel (Club Mix) (7:23) 03.Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel (Dub Mix) (7:43) "Waiting On My Angel" is the debut single released in May 1985 by American house music artist and producer born in Chicago, Illinois Jamie Principle. "Waiting On My Angel" an early Chicago house track was produced by legendary DJ, record producer and remixer Frankie Knuckles who we sadly lost in 2014.
Tracklist: 01.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (Extended Remix) (6:53) 02.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (T.V. Version) (1:00) 03.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (12 Inch Edit) (3:17) The musical piece "Miami Vice Theme" was created and performed by Jan Hammer as the theme to the television series Miami Vice. It was first presented as part of the television broadcast of the show in September 1984 and released as a single in 1985, peaking at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the last instrumental to top the Hot 100 until 2013, when "Harlem Shake" by Baauer reached number one. It also peaked at number 5 in the UK, and number 4 in Canada. In 1986, it won Grammy Awards for "Best Instrumental Composition" and "Best Pop Instrumental Performance." This song, along with Glenn Frey's number-two hit "You Belong to the City", put the Miami Vice soundtrack on the top of the US album chart for 11 weeks in 1985, making it the most successful TV soundtrack of all time until 2006 when Disney Channel's High School Musical beat its record.
Tracklist: 01.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (Extended Remix) (6:52) 02.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (Remix) (4:32) 03.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (Original) (1:01) “Miami Vice Theme” was created and performed by Jan Hammer as the theme to the television series Miami Vice. It was first presented as part of the television broadcast of the show in September 1984 and released as a single in 1985, peaking at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the last instrumental to top the Hot 100 until 2013, when “Harlem Shake” by Baauer reached number one. It also peaked at number 5 in the UK, and number 4 in Canada. In 1986, it won Grammy Awards for “Best Instrumental Composition” and “Best Pop Instrumental Performance.” This song, along with Glenn Frey’s number-two hit “You Belong to the City”, put the Miami Vice soundtrack on the top of the US album chart for 11 weeks in 1985, making it the most successful TV soundtrack of all time until 2006 when Disney Channel’s High School Musical beat its record. This U.S. 12" release contains remixes by François Kevorkian and Ron St. Germain that were only available on the U.S. and Austraia releases. In European countries the 12" featured the Louil Silas Jr. mix which I posted in 2014.
Tracklist: 01.Janet Jackson - Start Anew (Single Version) (4:18) 02.Janet Jackson - Start Anew (Extended Version) (6:12) "Start Anew" was a 1985 single by American musician Janet Jackson. The song was written for Jackson's second LP "Dream Street"by Ralph McCarthy, Yuji Toriyama, but was not included on the album. It was released as an off-album single in Japan on October 11, 1985. The single version later appeared on the original Japanese CD pressings of "Control" these pressings are very sought after. The "Extended Version" has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Jane Wiedlin - Blue Kiss (Special Dance Version) (6:29) 02.Jane Wiedlin - Blue Kiss ("V" Mix) (6:15) 03.Jane Wiedlin - Blue Kiss (Instrumental Version) (4:18) "Blue Kiss" is a song written and performed by American musician Jane Wiedlin and American singer/songwriter Randell Kirsch. The single was lead single from her self-titled debut album Jane Wiedlin and Wiedlin's first after having left the all-female rock band The Go-Go's. It reached #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #30 on Hot Dance Club Play. The song also reached #62 in Canada (RPM Magazine). "Blue Kiss" can be heard during the frat house party scene in the film Night of the Creeps (1986), and was used during the date montage scene in the Sci-Fi indie film The iDol (2007).
Tracklist: 01.Jayne Collins - Madonna's Eyes (Special Extended Club Mix) (5:15) 02.Jayne Collins - Madonna's Eyes (Remix) (5:50) "Madonna's Eyes" was the debut single by Jayne Collins. It was released in 1995 in Canada and Europe as a 12" and 7" single. Jayne Collins is best known for her 1995 single "No Turning Back" written and produced by Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, for an episode of "Baywatch". Jayne released only one album 1989's Ambush In The Night. None of her previous singles appeared on the album. Jayne Collins had previously been manager for the English-Irish boy band The Wanted.
Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Dance Remix) (5:52) 02.Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Dub) (6:58) 03.Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Short Version) (4:05) "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" (released in the United Kingdom as "We Don't Have To...") is American R&B vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of three singles from 1986. The song was included on his second album Frantic Romantic, released that same year. "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" remains Stewart's biggest commercial success, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The single seemed to reflect more modesty when it came to sex in light of the AIDS pandemic at the time. In 1988, Stewart was interviewed by Donnie Simpson where Stewart spoke of the lyrical message within the song. "I think it made a lot of peoples' minds open up a little bit. We didn't only want to just talk about clothes, we wanted to extend that. We wanted to use the song as a theme to be able to say you don't have to do all the negative things that society forces on you. You don't have to drink and drive. You don't have to take drugs early. The girls don't have to get pregnant early. So the clothes bit of it was to get people's attention, which it did and I'm glad it was a positive message." The song reignited Stewart's popularity, as his previous single, "I Like It" had failed to make much impact as a follow-up to Stewart's moderately successful debut single, "The Word Is Out" ("I Like It" did not chart in either the US or the United Kingdom).
Tracklist: 01.Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Cherry Bomb (12'' Version) (4:02) 02.Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Bombs Away (Dub Version) (2:40) "Cherry Bomb" is a 1976 punk-influenced hard rock song originally recorded by the all-girl band The Runaways off of their self-titled debut album. "Cherry Bomb" was also ranked 52nd on VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs. Singer/guitarist Joan Jett composed the song with the band's then-manager, Kim Fowley, and would later go on to re-record it with her band The Blackhearts for the 1984 album Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth. Only released in the US The Joan Jett & The Blachearts version of "Cherry Bomb" debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart on February 23, 1985 and spent three weeks on the survey peaking at #55. The 12" single was issued as a white label promo pressed on cherry red colored vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Jody Watley - Girls Night Out (Dance Mix) (5:53) 02.Jody Watley - My House (4-free) (4:50) “Girls Night Out” is the second solo single by American singer, songwriter, record producer, and trendsetting artist in music, video, and style whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance, and electronic soul. In 1987, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. and has been nominated for three Grammy awards. “Girls Night Out” was Watley’s second solo recording after leaving Shalamar, and also the follow up to her debut solo single “Where The Boys Are”. Both singles were only released in the UK on Mercury Records. The b-side track “My House (4-Free)”, later became a club hit in 1990 for Paul Lekakis, the famed singer of “Boom, Boom (Let’s Go Back To My Room)”.
Tracklist: 01.John Adams - Through The Eyes Of Love (Extended Mix) (7:08) 02.John Adams - Through The Eyes Of Love (4:29) 03.John Adams - Don't Turn And Walk Away (4:04) "Through the Eyes of Love" is the debut solo single by English singer-songwriter John Adams. Adams is the former vocalist of Private Lives, a band that could be seen as forefathers of England's late-'80s sophisti-pop movement - Johnny Hates Jazz, Living in a Box, etc.. "Through the Eyes of Love" was produced and co-written by Andy Taylor of Duran Duran. Adams was also a support act for Duran Duran in 1987.
Tracklist: 01.John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) (4:10) 02.John Parr - Treat Me Like An Animal (4:27) 03.John Parr - Making Love With A Stranger (3:35) "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" is a song by British singer John Parr from the 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire. It hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on 7 September 1985, remaining there for two weeks. It was the main theme for Joel Schumacher's film, and first single from the soundtrack. The song was created and edited within 24 hours. The song also peaked at number six in the United Kingdom, Parr's home country, and became a number-one hit for John Parr around the world and provided many awards and a Grammy nomination. David Foster and John Parr were contracted to write a song for the film, but Parr struggled with inspiration for the lyrics. Foster showed Parr a news clip about the Canadian athlete Rick Hansen, who at the time was going around the world in his wheelchair to raise awareness for spinal cord injuries. His journey was called the "Man in Motion Tour." Parr decided to help the campaign by writing words that would fit vaguely with the film, but which directly referenced Hansen's efforts. Members of the bands Toto, REO Speedwagon and Mr. Mister appear on the recording.
Tracklist: 01.Kaja - Shouldn't Do That (Dance Mix) (6:15) 02.Kaja - Shouldn't Do That (Dub Mix) (5:25) 03.Kaja - Charm Of A Gun (4:27) "Shouldn't Do That" was the first and only single taken from the third album " Crazy Peoples Right to Speak" by English new wave band Kaja (Kajagoogoo), released in 1985 by Parlophone/EMI America. "Shouldn't Do That" reached #63 in the UK. This 12" contains exclusive USA only Paul Sabu, Rusty Garner remixes.
Tracklist: 01.Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love (3:03) 02.Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love (Extended Version) (3:46) "Hounds of Love" is a song written, produced and performed by English art rock singer Kate Bush. It is the title track and the third single released from her No. 1 studio album Hounds of Love. The single was released on 24 February 1986, and reached No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart. The song is about being afraid to fall in love; in the song this feeling is compared to being chased by a pack of hounds. The versions worldwide differ slightly: the US single mix included an additional chorus just after the second chorus. The words "it's in the trees, it's coming!" heard at the beginning of the track are sampled from the British 1957 horror film Night of the Demon and are mouthed by an actor from the film, Reginald Beckwith, who plays a medium channelling a character played by Maurice Denham, who provides the voice. A music video was made for the song, which Bush herself directed. It was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's thriller film The 39 Steps (1935) and a Hitchcock lookalike also features in the video (a nod to the director's famous cameo appearances in his movies).
Tracklist: 01.Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (Extended Version) (5:43) 02.Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (Instrumental) (4:56) 03.Kate Bush - Under The Ivy (2:07) "Running Up That Hill" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. It was the first single from her 1985 album Hounds of Love, released in the United Kingdom on 5 August 1985. It was her first 12-inch single. It was the most successful of Bush's 1980s releases, entering the UK Singles Chart at number 9 and eventually peaking at number 3, her second-highest single peak. The single also had an impact in the United States, providing Bush with her first chart hit there since 1978, where it reached the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured prominently in the dance charts. Bush also performed the song live for the first time with David Gilmour of Pink Floyd at the Secret Policeman's Third Ball in 1987. The song's title for Hounds of Love and all subsequent releases was "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)". The B-side of the 7-inch single contains Bush's song "Under the Ivy". The 12-inch single contains an extended remix and an instrumental version of "Running Up That Hill", as well as "Under the Ivy". In 2022, the song received renewed attention when it was prominently featured in season 4 of Stranger Things. Its appearance led to the song's resurgence on charts around the world, entering the top ten for the first time in New Zealand, Canada, and the United States (and becoming Bush's first top-ten ever in the latter country), and re-entering it in Australia, the UK and Ireland.
Tracklist: 01.Katrina And The Waves - Do You Want Crying (Extended Version) (5:14) 02.Katrina And The Waves - The Sun Won't Shine Without You (3:35) 03.Katrina And The Waves - Do You Want Crying (Album Version) (3:32) Written by keyboardist Vince de la Cruz "Do You Want Crying" was the foolow-up single to "Walking On Sunshine" and became a top 40 US hit reaching No. 37 in the late summer of 1985. The single also charted in the UK at No.96 and Canada at No.29. This song has pretty much been over shadowed by "Walking On Sunshine" but in my opinion it is a great 80's pop song that deserves to be revisited again.
Tracklist: 01.Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine (Extended Mix) (5:37) 02.Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine (3:57) "Walking on Sunshine" is a song written by Kimberley Rew for Katrina and the Waves 1983 eponymous debut full-length album. The re-recorded version was at first released on the band's 1985 self-titled album as the album's second single and reached No. 4 in Australia, No. 9 in the United States, and No. 8 in the United Kingdom. It was the Waves' first US top 40 hit, and their biggest success in the United Kingdom until "Love Shine a Light" (1997). Originally conceived of as a ballad, Katrina decided to belt the song out as a more upbeat song.
Tracklist: 01.Killing Joke - Love Like Blood (Gestalt Mix) (5:07) 02.Killing Joke - Love Like Blood (Radio Version) (4:25) 03.Killing Joke - Blue Feather (Version) (4:08) "Love Like Blood" is a song by English rock band Killing Joke. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from their fifth studio album, Night Time (1985). Produced by Chris Kimsey, the song was characterized as gothic rock and new wave. It was a top 10 hit in the Netherlands and New Zealand and peaked at number 16 in the UK. In the U.K. E.G. Records released "Love Like Blood (Gestalt Mix)" as a 12" single. This 12" was limited to only 2000 copies.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Abadabadango (Dance Mix) (7:12) 02.Kim Carnes - Abadabadango (Red Mix) (5:06) 03.Kim Carnes - He Makes The Sun Rise (Orpheus) (4:25) "Abadabadango" was the second single taken from American singer Kim Carnes ninth studio album "Barking At Airplanes". The song peaked at #67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 16, 1985 spending four weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes) (Dance Mix) (5:10) 02.Kim Carnes - Barking At Airplanes (Part II) (Dub Mix) (5:05) "Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes, released as the lead single from her ninth studio album, Barking at Airplanes (1985). The single reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and is Carnes' last top-40 entry to date. The track also reached number 24 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song also achieved some European chart success, in addition to giving Carnes a top-three entry in South Africa, her biggest since "Bette Davis Eyes" reached number one there in 1981.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Invitation To Dance (Vocal Dance Mix) (6:25) 02.Kim Carnes - Invitation To Dance (Instrumental Dance Mix) (6:25) "Invitation To Dance" is a 1985 song written for the 1985 MGM movie That's Dancing!, which chronicles the history of dance in film. Carnes wrote the song with her husband, Dave Ellingson, along with the team of Brian Fairweather and Martin Page. The song was produced and mixed by influential guitarist, songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers. "Invitation To Dance" peaked at #68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #32 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - Go For It (Extended Dance Version) (7:17) 02.Kim Wilde - Go For It (Extended Dub Version) (9:35) This is the North American release of the single "The Second Time" re-titled "Go For It". The single also contains different mixes than what appeared on the European release. “The Second Time”/”Go for It” was also the first Wilde song of which there were several remixes released both commercially and promotionally on the 12″ format. In the US the single reached #65 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 40 dance track reaching #35. The song was also used on season 4 of the US television show "Knight Rider" on the episode titled "Knight Racer". In addition "Go For It" was also used on the TV show "Misfits Of Science" bothe shows aired on NBC just weeks apart.
Tracklist: 01.King - The Taste Of Your Tears (Breaker Heart Mix) (6:20) 02.King - Crazy Party (3:25) 03.King - Alone Without You (Reprise) (3:21) "The Taste Of Your Tears" was the second single released from the second and final album by English band King Bitter Sweet. The single debuted on the U.K. singles chart on October 19, 1985 peaking at #11. The 2007 Cherry Red remastered CD edition of "Bitter Sweet" did not contain the original 12" "Breaker Heart Mix" of "The Taste Of Your Tears" instead a 5:42 CD Mix. This particular U.K. 12" is housed in a limited edition poster bag.
Tracklist: 01.Koo Dé Tah - Body Talk (Body Mix) (6:56) 02.Koo Dé Tah - My Eyes Are Shut (Extended Mix) (5:59) "Body Talk" was the second single released by New Zealand/Australian synth-pop band Koo Dé Tah. Released at the tail end of 1985 "Body Talk" failed have any chart success, despite getting some airplay. "Body Talk" was taken from the bands self titled album. The band performed the song on the popular weekly Australian music television show Countdown in November 1986.
Tracklist: 01.Koo Dé Tah - Too Young For Promises (Extended Mix)_ (6:57) 02.Koo Dé Tah - Dancing (Towards The Stranger) (Dance Mix) (5:29) "Too Young For Promises" was the debut single by New Zealand/Australian synth-pop band Koo Dé Tah. The core band members were Tina Cross (a native of New Zealand) and Leon Berger (Australian), who met in Sydney. "Too Young For Promises" was released on August 4, 1985 reaching #6 in Australia and #48 in New Zealand. "Too Young For Promises" was featured in the 1984 film Streets of Fire, starring Michael Paré and Diane Lane.
Tracklist: 01.Kool & The Gang - Emergency (7" Remix) (4:05) 02.Kool & The Gang - You Are The One (4:21) "Emergency" was the title track from the sixth studio LP by American Pop/R&B group Kool & The Gang released in October, 1985. The song was the fourth single taken from the album."Emergency" peaked at #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #7 R&B, and #41 Dance. In the UK the single reached #50.
Tracklist: 01.Laura Branigan - Hold Me (Vocal/New Extended Remix) (5:20) 02.Laura Branigan - Tenderness (Vocal/Extended Remix Version) (5:52) 03.Laura Branigan - Spanish Eddie (Vocal/Extended Remix Version) (4:09) "Hold Me" is a song by the American pop singer Laura Branigan, which was released in 1985 as the second single from her fourth studio album Hold Me. It was written by Bill Bodine and Beth Andersen, and produced by Jack White and Harold Faltermeyer. Following the Top 40 success of the first single from Hold Me, "Spanish Eddie", "Hold Me" was released as the follow-up single. It reached No. 82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 39 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Laura Branigan - Spanish Eddie (Vocal Extended Remix Version) (5:29) 02.Laura Branigan - Tenderness (Vocal Extended Remix Version) (5:50) 03.Laura Branigan - Spanish Eddie (Vocal LP Version) (4:08) "Spanish Eddie" is a song by American singer Laura Branigan released as the lead single from her fourth album, Hold Me. The single was produced by Jack White and arranged by Harold Faltermeyer. Released in July 1985, the record became Branigan's sixth Top 40 hit in the U.S. in two and a half years, peaking at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #37 on the Cash Box singles chart. A 12" dance version featuring an extended remix of the Branigan-penned B-side, "Tenderness", as well, gave her highest U.S. peak for the song, at #26. The Billboard Adult Contemporary chart peak for "Spanish Eddie" was #29. Branigan's single fared better overseas. "Spanish Eddie" achieved Top Ten status in South Africa (#6) and Austria (#8), and was a sizable hit in Sweden (#11) while hitting the Top 40 in Australia (#24), Canada (#34) and Germany (#36). The song also charted in France (#73) and the UK (#87).
Tracklist: 01.Lime - Unexpected Lovers (Vocal) (6:32) 02.Lime - Unexpected Lovers (Instrumental) (5:08) 03.Lime - Unexpected Lovers (Vocal Radio Edit) (4:15) "Unexpected Lovers" is a single by Canadian group Lime taken from the album of the same name. Released by TSR records in the U.S. The haunting song was a huge club hit peaking at #6 on the Billboard Dance chart on August 17th 1985 after spending eleven weeks on the chart.
Tracklist: 01.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - Can You Feel The Beat (6:51) 02.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - Beat The Feel You Can (Slick Mix) (6:11) "Can You Feel the Beat" is a song recorded by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force from their 1985 album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. The song hit number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 40 on the R&B singles chart in December 1985. It achieved its biggest success on the Billboard Dance chart, where it peaked at number six.
Tracklist: 01.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Extended Version) (6:45) 02.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - Take Me Home (Rap) (2:09) 03.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - If I Take You Home Tonight (Cult Jam Dub) (6:43) "I Wonder If I Take You Home" is a song recorded by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force in 1984. Record Producer Kenny Beck discovered the song in a "discard bin" at Personal Records while looking for songs to include on his debut album with the label. He was so impressed that he created a compilation break-dancing album, CBS/SuzyQ, just to include the song. He released the album in Europe on CBS Records, and it immediately gained popularity as a dance hit with club DJs there. Soon American DJs began playing the song in the United States on Columbia Records. After the song received heavy play from these DJs, "I Wonder If I Take You Home" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week in June 1985. On other US charts, it peaked at No. 6 on the R&B chart and reached No. 34 on the Hot 100. In 1991, the single was certified as gold in the U.S. by the RIAA. Overseas, it charted at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and #41 in the Netherlands.
Tracklist: 01.Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain - More Than You Can Handle (Slam Version) (5:58) 02.Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain - More Than You Can Handle (Instrumental Version) (5:34) 03.Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain - More Than You Can Handle (You Got Dub Version) (7:34) "More Than You Can Handle" is the debut single by Prince protégé Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain taken from her only LP of the same name released on Motown Records in 1985. The song peaked at #53 on the US R&B chart in October 1985. The act released one more single "The One You Love" before disappearing into 80s obscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Angel (Extended Dance Mix) (6:15) 02.Madonna - Burning Up (Alternate Album Version) (4:48) "Angel" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin. It was released on April 10, 1985 by Sire Records as the third single from the album. Written by Steve Bray and Madonna, it was one of the first songs developed for the project and, according to Madonna, was inspired by a girl who is saved by an angel, and she falls in love with Him. "Angel" was released as a 12" single with "Into the Groove" in some countries and charted likewise. A music video was initially planned for the release, but was later cancelled. Instead a promotional video comprising clips from her previous videos was released in the United Kingdom. Musically "Angel" consists of three chord ascending hook, which serves for the verse and chorus. It has vocal harmonies beneath the main chorus and the lyrics repeat the angel-like image of Madonna's saviour. Critics gave mixed review of the song, with one group denoting it as a classic while the others felt it was sub-par compared to the other Madonna singles. "Angel" became Madonna's fifth consecutive top-five single on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top of its dance charts. It was also able to reach number-one in Australia and the top-five of the charts in Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United Kingdom. Madonna has performed the song only once, on her Virgin Tour in 1985. "Burning Up" (Alternate Album Version) is used for the Vinyl edition of Madonna – The First Album and has a duration of 4:48. This version is actually the original album version, before being replaced with the final mix (also used in the video version). This version also appeared as the b-side fof the 7" and 12" versions of "Angel" in European markets.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Angel (3:42) 02.Madonna - Angel (Dance Mix Edit) (4:57) “Angel” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin. It was released on April 10, 1985 by Sire Records as the third single from the album. After its release, "Angel" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 48 on the issue dated April 27, 1985, while her previous single "Crazy for You" was at number-two on the chart. After ten weeks, "Angel" reached a peak position of five on the chart. The song tied Madonna with Olivia Newton-John, as the female artist with the most consecutive top-five hits on the Hot 100 at that time. "Angel" debuted on the Adult Contemporary chart for the issue dated May 11, 1985, and reached a peak of five. The song debuted at number 40 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart on June 1, 1985, and reached the top after three weeks. It also charted on a number of Billboard charts, such as reaching the top of the Hot Dance Singles Sales and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at position 71.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Angel (Dance Mix) (6:11) 02.Madonna - Into The Groove (4:42) “Angel” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin. It was released on April 10, 1985 by Sire Records as the third single from the album. After its release, “Angel” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 48 on the issue dated April 27, 1985, while her previous single “Crazy for You” was at number-two on the chart. After ten weeks, “Angel” reached a peak position of five on the chart. The song tied Madonna with Olivia Newton-John, as the female artist with the most consecutive top-five hits on the Hot 100 at that time. “Angel” debuted on the Adult Contemporary chart for the issue dated May 11, 1985, and reached a peak of five. The song debuted at number 40 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart on June 1, 1985, and reached the top after three weeks. It also charted on a number of Billboard charts, such as reaching the top of the Hot Dance Singles Sales and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at position 71. In the United States, due to similar problems with "Crazy for You" and "Material Girl" being released at the same time and competing with each other, it was decided against releasing "Into the Groove" as a 7" single so it would not compete with "Angel", the third single from the Like a Virgin. "Into the Groove" was eventually released as the B-side to the maxi-single of "Angel", therefore it was ineligible to enter the Billboard Hot 100 or Hot Singles Sales charts. The song debuted at number 40 on Hot Dance Club Songs chart, as a double A-side with "Angel", on the issue dated June 1, 1985. After four weeks, it reached the top of the chart and also reached number 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Into the Groove" is Madonna's most played song on Billboard's Recurrent Airplay Chart. On July 30, 1985, "Angel/Into the Groove" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipment of one million copies across the US—the requirement for a gold single prior to 1989. It was the first 12-inch single to be certified gold since Frankie Smith's "Double Dutch Bus" (1981). The song placed at number 12 on the Dance year-end charts and sold approximately 600,000 copies of the 12"; it also reached number-one on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Crazy For You (4:13) 02.Sammy Hagar - I'll Fall In Love Again (4:13) 03.Journey - Only The Young (4:03) "Crazy for You" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for the film Vision Quest (1985). It was released on March 2, 1985 by Geffen Records as the lead single from the film's soundtrack album. Film producers Jon Peters and Peter Guber, along with music director Phil Ramone, decided to use Madonna after listening to her previous recordings, employing John Bettis and Jon Lind to write the song. After reading the script of the film, Bettis and Lind wrote the song about the situation in which the lead characters meet at a nightclub. Initial recording sessions did not impress Bettis and Lind, and they felt that "Crazy for You" would be dropped from the soundtrack. However, a new version was recorded to their liking. John "Jellybean" Benitez was the record producer of "Crazy for You", and it was a challenge for him, as previously he was associated with recording dance-pop songs only. Initially Warner Bros. Records did not want the song to be released as a single, since they believed that it would take away the attention from Madonna's second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). In the end, Peters and Guber convinced Warner officials to greenlight its release. "Crazy for You" ushered a new musical direction for Madonna, as she had not previously released a ballad as a single. The track features instrumentation from snare drums, harp, bass synthesizer and electric guitar. Lyrically, the song speaks of sexual desire between two lovers and consists of innuendos. "Crazy for You" received positive response from music critics and earned Madonna her first Grammy Award nomination in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category. The song became Madonna's second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and reached the top of the charts of Australia and Canada. It also peaked at number two in Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where it was released twice, in 1985 and 1991. The single featured different artists from the film's soundtrack on it's b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Dress You Up (The 12" Formal Mix) (6:16) 02.Madonna - Dress You Up (The Casual Instrumental Mix) (4:37) 03.Madonna - Shoo-Bee-Doo (LP Version) (5:16) “Dress You Up” is a song by American singer Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on July 31, 1985 as the album’s final single, by Sire Records. The song was the last track to be added to the album as it was submitted late by songwriters Andrea LaRusso and Peggy Stanziale. Madonna pushed for the song’s inclusion on Like a Virgin as she particularly liked its lyrics. Musically, the song is a drum beat driven dance track featuring instrumentation from guitars and vocals from a choir and a guitar solo played by Nile Rodgers, who also produced the song. The lyrics are an extended metaphor for fashion and sex, comparing dressing up with passion. A live performance from Madonna’s first tour was used as the music video. Critics reacted positively to the dance-pop nature of the track. “Dress You Up” became Madonna’s sixth consecutive top-five single in the United States. It also reached the top-ten in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. “Dress You Up” was added to the “Filthy Fifteen” list of the Parents Music Resource Center, due to the sexual nature of its lyrics.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Gambler (Extended Dance Mix) (5:38) 02.Madonna - Gambler (Instrumental) (3:54) 03.Black 'N Blue - Nature Of The Beach (3:48) "Gambler" is a song by American recording artist Madonna. It was the second single released from the soundtrack album of the motion picture Vision Quest, and was released on October 3, 1985, by Geffen Records. After the recording of "Crazy for You", the soundtrack single for the 1985 coming of age drama Vision Quest, Madonna approached John "Jellybean" Benitez to produce another of her self-written songs called "Gambler". Subsequently, the song was added to the soundtrack of the film, as music producer Phil Ramone felt that it would be appropriate for using in the beginning shots of the flim. As the song was recorded on the Geffen label, a commercial issue of the single, in the United States was suppressed, at the request of Madonna's Sire Records management. They feared that commercial availability of another Madonna single would have been detrimental to the other singles from the Like a Virgin album, and the already available, Geffen-distributed, "Crazy for You". Hence "Gambler" was never released, or sent for airplay in the United States. The UK 12" single, contained the Extended Dance Mix, Instrumental Remix, and the song "Nature of the Beach" by Black 'n Blue. The 7" single had the original version, and "Nature of the Beach". The video for "Gambler" is similar to "Crazy for You", with Madonna singing the song along with clips culled from Vision Quest. Madonna filmed her performance on November 22, 1983, at the Big Foot Tavern in Spokane, Washington. To date, "Gambler" remains the last self-written Madonna single. "Gambler" was released in October 1985 in the United Kingdom, and debuted at position twenty on the UK Singles Chart. After two weeks, it peaked there at four, and was present for fourteen weeks. By the end of 1985, Madonna chalked up another record with the song, becoming the first female artist to have eight UK Top 10s in one calendar year. The song was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for shipment of 200,000 copies of the single. According to The Official Charts Company, the song has sold 295,000 copies there. In Australia, the song debuted on the Kent Music Report chart at fourteen, and reached a peak of ten. In Germany, the song debuted at thirty-nine on the Media Control Charts, and reached a peak of twenty-five after five weeks, being present on the chart for twelve weeks. Across Europe, the song reached the top-ten of the charts in Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands and Norway. It peaked at twelve in Japan, twenty-three in Switzeland and forty-five in New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Material Girl (Extended Dance Remix) (6:07) 02.Madonna - Pretender (LP Version) (4:31) "Material Girl" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album, Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on January 23, 1985, by the Sire label as the second single from Like a Virgin. It also appears slightly remixed on the 1990 greatest hits compilation, The Immaculate Collection, and in its original form on the 2009 greatest hits compilation, Celebration. The song was written by Peter Brown and Robert Rans, while Nile Rodgers produced the track. Madonna explained that the concept of the song was indicative of her life at that time, and she liked it because she felt it was provocative. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of February 9, 1985, at position 43, when "Like a Virgin" was descending out of the top ten. The single climbed the Hot 100 quickly, jumping 13 spots to number five the week of March 9, 1985, and eventually spent two weeks at number two, held off by REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" and Phil Collins' "One More Night". The week when the song slipped to position three, her upcoming single "Crazy for You" reached number four, giving Madonna two simultaneous top-five hits. "Material Girl" reached the top of the Hot Dance Club Songs but was less successful on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, failing to enter the top 40 and peaking at number 49. It was placed at number 58 on the year-end chart for 1985, with Madonna becoming the top pop artist for the year. In Canada, the song debuted on the RPM Singles Chart at number 76, on the issue dated February 16, 1985. After five weeks, it reached a peak position of four on the chart and was present on the chart for a total of 21 weeks. It was ranked at number 46 on the RPM Year-End chart for 1985. In the United Kingdom, "Material Girl" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 24 on March 2, 1985, and reached a peak position of number three. It was present for a total of ten weeks on the chart. Across Europe, the song reached the top-ten in Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles, while reaching the top 40 of Germany, Italy and Switzerland. In Australia, the single debuted at number 25 on 17 March 1985 and peaked at number four three weeks later. It also reached the Top 5 in New Zealand and Japan.
Tracklist: 01.Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte (U.S. Remix) (6:30) 02.Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte (5:08) Magazine 60 is a French synth-pop band founded by music producer, Jean-Luc Drion. Other members are Dominique Régiacorte and Véronique Oliver. The group was best known for the 1984 song, "Don Quichotte," which hit the Top 10 in France and the Top 60 in the United States in 1986.
Tracklist: 01.Mai Tai - History (Special Dance Mix) (7:20) 02.Mai Tai - History (Club Mix) (5:49) 03.Mai Tai - History (Instrumental) (3:40) "History" is a the 1985 breakthrough single by Dutch girl group Mai-Tai taken from their self-titled debut album. This song was successful all over Europe, and became a No. 8 hit in the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 30 in Germany. It was also a hit in New Zealand and Australia and entered the U.S. Billboard dance chart, peaking at No. 3 in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady (5:29) 02.Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady (Instrumental) (6:26) "Sanctified Lady" is a song by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released posthumously in 1985 by Columbia Records. The title of the track was originally "Sanctified Pussy", a phrase which Gaye can be heard mumbling (appearing somewhat unedited) during certain parts of the updated chorus provided by The Waters, chants of "sanctified lady". Along with "Masochistic Beauty", the song was an outtake from the Midnight Love sessions, that remained unfinished due to the singer's death in 1984 at the age of 44. Despite being incomplete and omitted from the album, the song was planned and expected by the singer to become his next big record and follow-up to '"Sexual Healing." The lyrics explore the singer's longing to find "that one woman who is untainted and incorruptible." Regarding the earlier receptions of the song and its title, Gaye once stated to ex-wife Janis that "Some say the song is beneath me. And yes, there is humor implicit in the title. But it is no joke. To find a church girl, pure and innocent... I need a woman as flawless as my own mother. Years later, guitarist and longtime collaborator Gordon Banks (Gaye's brother-in-law) helped to finish the track by adding a choir and an electronic beat throughout the song, plus a vocodered chant of the title at the beginning. "Sanctified Lady" was issued as the first release from the singer's posthumous album Dream of a Lifetime, and despite the mumbling of Gaye's original title became a modest hit upon its release, reaching #2 on the US R&B singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Mary Jane Girls - In My House (12" Version) (5:00) 02.Mary Jane Girls - In My House (Instrumental 12" Version) (7:16) "In My House" is a song produced, written and arranged by American musician Rick James and recorded by his protégées, the Mary Jane Girls, for their second studio album Only Four You (1985). It was released as the album's lead single in October 1984, by Motown Records. In the United States, the single went to number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in April 1985 and remained atop the chart for two weeks. It was also a top-ten hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, peaking at number seven on the Hot 100 in June 1985 and remained in the Top 40 for 12 weeks. It is the group's biggest hit and their only Top 40 hit, although they have had other singles succeed on both the R&B and Dance singles charts. In 1984, the Parents Music Resource Center was organized in the United States to draw attention to music which the group believed contained inappropriate content for children. "In My House" was chosen on the group's "Filthy Fifteen" list due to its alleged sexual innuendo. However, during the VH1 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s program, the group went on record as saying the song is not about sex, but about love. The group's follow-up single, "Wild and Crazy Love," was even more suggestive in its lyrics content, but the PMRC was not known to have attacked it as openly as it condemned "In My House." In 2009, VH1 ranked "In My House" number 52 on its program 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s. In 2018 the song was used in the opening sequence of the pilot episode of the FX series POSE.
Tracklist: 01.Melissa Manchester - Energy (Power Mix) (5:20) 02.Melissa Manchester - Energy (Dub Version) (4:20) "Energy" is a song performed by American singer Melissa Manchester, from her 1985 album Mathematics. The song was arranged by veteran songwriter Greg Mathieson and was released as the second single from the album, following the underperformance of the lead single "Mathematics", MCA hoped to reverse the album's fortune by releasing this Hi-NRG track with an aim for the club market. Melissa Manchester filmed a videoclip to promote the song, which sees the singer and her band in a sort of industrial-setting stage performing the song. The single was released on 7" and 12" formats featuring remixes, but it failed to chart either on the Billboard Hot 100 or the dance charts, and failed to chart elsewhere.
Tracklist: 01.Melissa Manchester - Mathematics (Dance Mix) (7:02) 02.Melissa Manchester - So Full Of Yourself (3:30) 03.Melissa Manchester - Mathematics (Dub Version) (4:57) "Mathematics" was the first single and the title of Melissa Manchesters only MCA Records LP. With this single Melissa collaborated with the legendary Quincy Jones who produced the track and pop star Robbie Nevil who also was a co-producer, writer and did the songs arrangement. The 12" remix was done by John "Jellybean" Benitez. It seamed that all of the right elements were in place for a hit single, to re-start her career sadly this was not to be, the song only peaked at #74 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was her last chart single. The album "Mathematics" struggled to reach #144 on the US album chart. The b-side "So Full Of Yourself" is a non-lp track and was co-written by Tom Snow who has written many hits for Olivia Newton-John including "Physical" and "Heart Attack"..
Tracklist: 01.Men At Work - Everything I Need (Extended Version) (4:33) 02.Men At Work - Everything I Need (Single Version) (3:33) “Everything I Need” was a single released in 1985 by the Australian group Men at Work. The song was written by Men at Work singer/guitarist Colin Hay and the recording was produced by Hay with keyboardist Greg Ham. The song appeared on the group’s album Two Hearts. The tune has a bouncy, midtempo pop/rock feel, and is marked by a loud, thwacking drum rhythm and a prominent slide guitar solo. “Everything I Need” was not a major hit. It peaked at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was in fact to be the last Men at Work single to make the U.S. charts.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - Bad Boy (Remix) (6:11) 02.Miami Sound Machine - Bad Boy (Dub Version) (6:44) "Bad Boy" was the second single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love. The song enjoyed much success following up on the band's mainstream breakthrough single, "Conga". The radio release and single was an edited and remixed version of the original album cut. It was remixed by Shep Pettibone. "Bad Boy" became the band's second Top Ten single in the United States, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached the Top 20 in many other countries around the world. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S. for sales of 500,000 units and by the ARIA in Australia for sales of 35,000 copies. The song landed at #79 on Billboard magazine's year-end chart of 1986. The video of the song received high rotation on MTV and other video music channels. Two videos were made with the second one featuring Estefan with the cast of the musical Cats. The song opened the film, Three Men and a Baby.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Dance Mix) (6:00) 02.Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Instrumental) (4:53) “Conga” is the first single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love. The single was released worldwide in 1985 and became a smash success around the world, providing the band worldwide mainstream popularity, reaching #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and winning the Grand Prize at the 15th annual “Tokyo Music Festival” in Japan. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S. for sales of 500,000 copies. “Conga” became a worldwide success and is recognized as the signature song of the band and Gloria Estefan. The song reached the Top Ten in various countries, including the United States and the Netherlands. The song was a minor hit in the United Kingdom, while the attention was based more on the single “Bad Boy”. In Billboard magazine’s year-end chart in 1986, “Conga” finished at #40.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - Falling In Love (Uh-Oh) (Special Version) (6:08) 02.Miami Sound Machine - Falling In Love (Uh-Oh) (Dub Version) (5:19) "Falling in Love (Uh-Oh)" was the fourth single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth studio album overall, Primitive Love. In the US the single peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Mick Jagger - Just Another Night (Extended Remix) (7:12) 02.Mick Jagger - Just Another Night (Edit) (4:45) 03.Mick Jagger - Just Another Night (Dub Mix) (5:57) 16Bit "Just Another Night" is a song written and performed by Mick Jagger, released as the first single from his debut album, She's the Boss, in 1985. It reached number 32 in the United Kingdom and number 12 in the United States. It was a bigger hit on mainstream rock radio in the US, reaching number one for two weeks on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart in March 1985. The music video, directed by Julien Temple, features actress Rae Dawn Chong as Jagger's love interest. Jagger was accused of infringing the copyright of another song entitled "Just Another Night" by Patrick Alley, a Jamaican reggae singer from New York. A six-member jury ruled in Jagger's favor in 1988.
Tracklist: 01.Mick Jagger - Lucky In Love (Dance Mix) (6:31) 02.Mick Jagger - Lucky In Love (Dub Mix) (6:19) 03.Mick Jagger - Lucky In Love (Single Mix) (4:47) "Lucky in Love" is a song written and performed by English singer-songwriter Mick Jagger released as the second single from his debut solo album, She's the Boss, in 1985. "Lucky in Love" peaked at #91 on the UK singles chart. In the United States the single did much better entering the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #38. The single was a top five hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, reaching #5, it also reached #11 on the US Dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Midge Ure - If I Was (Extended Mix) (6:42) 02.Midge Ure - Piano (2:26) 03.Midge Ure - The Man Who Sold The World (5:38) "If I Was" is a popular song written by Midge Ure and Danny Mitchell. It reached #1 on the UK singles chart for a single week in October 1985. This was Ure's third number one, coming after his success with Slik in 1976 ("Forever and Ever") and Band Aid in 1984 ("Do They Know It's Christmas?"). The song features Mark King of Level 42 on bass guitar.
Tracklist: 01.Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dance Floor (Remix) (8:37) 02.Midnight Star - Planetary Invasion (Remix) (7:32) "No Parking (On the Dance Floor)" is the 1983 title track from Midnight Star's fourth and most successful album, No Parking on the Dance Floor. In the US, the song reached number 43 on the R&B chart, number 44 on the dance chart, and number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been sampled by several artists since its 1983 release, including Sugar Ray's song from 2003, "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)". The basic melody was sampled by the Bar-Kays in their 1984 hit "Freakshow on the Dance Floor" and in Popula Demand's 1988 song "Don't Clock Me". In 1985 a special 12" was released in Germany which included new remixes of "No Parking On The Dance Floor", and "Planetary Invasion".
Tracklist: 01.Mike + The Mechanics - All I Need Is A Miracle (Vocal/Extended Remix) (6:28) 01.Mike + The Mechanics - All I Need Is A Miracle (Vocal/Extended Remix) (6:28) "All I Need Is a Miracle" is a pop rock song performed by Mike + The Mechanics. Written by guitarist Mike Rutherford and producer Christopher Neil, it was first included on their 1985 self-titled debut album, and later released as a single, where it reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. "All I Need Is a Miracle" was the second single released by Mike + The Mechanics, following "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)", which also reached the top ten. "All I Need Is a Miracle" featured lead vocals by former Sad Cafй vocalist Paul Young. It is the only US Top 10 hit from the band to feature Young on lead vocals; the band's third (and as of 2010, last) Top 10 hit was 1989's "The Living Years", which featured Paul Carrack on lead vocals. In 1996, a new version of the song, titled "All I Need Is a Miracle '96", was included on their greatest hits package Hits. This double A Side US Promotional 12" includes the same track on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.Ministry - All Day (5:50) 02.Ministry - Everyday (Is Halloween) (6:34) "All Day" and "(Every Day Is) Halloween" are songs by American band Ministry, both written and produced by Al Jourgensen. These were originally released by Wax Trax! Records in 1984 as Ministry's “comeback” single following their departure from Arista Records, with "All Day" on the A-side and "(Every Day Is) Halloween" on the B-side. Music writer Dave Thompson described "(Every Day Is) Halloween" as having been "adopted as the anthem of America's disenfranchised Gothic community.
Tracklist: 01.Ministry - The Nature Of Love (7:00) 02.Ministry - The Nature Of Love (Cruelty Mix) (5:53) "The Nature Of Love" is a 1985 non-album track recorded by by American band Ministry, both written and produced by Al Jourgensen. The single was released on Wax Trax! Records in the U.S. and Europe. "The Nature of Love", which came out in June 1985, became Ministry's final single on Wax Trax!; in July 1985, the band was signed to Sire Records.
Tracklist: 01.Models - Out Of Mind Out Of Sight (Extended Dance Mix) (6:19) 02.Models - Seeing Is Believing (3:36) 03.Models - Tropic Of Cancer (4:28) "Out Of Mind Out Of Sight" is the title single by Australian new wave rock band Models from their album of the same name. It was released in July 1985 and was their most successful single, which peaked at No. 1 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. The album followed in August on Mushroom Records with Nick Launay, Reggie Lucas and Mark Opitz producing and reached No. 3 on the related albums chart. "Out Of Mind Out Of Sight", peaked at No. 37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The band toured the US in November supporting Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
Tracklist: 01.Modern Rocketry - Homosexuality (5:59) 02.Modern Rocketry - Thank God For Men (5:37) Modern Rocketry were a hi-nrg disco band featuring Ken Kessie, active from 1983 to 1988. They're not very well known - in fact they're downright obscure - but what little fame they enjoyed was probably due to their 1985 release, best described as the gayest disco song ever. Homosexuality, with its b-side of 'Thank God For Men', followed in the well-trodden footsteps of Patrick Cowley's Menergy and Boystown Gang's 'Cruising In The Streets' with massive gay audience appeal. A hit in gay clubland. Other notable songs include '(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone' and 'Deeper N Deeper', none of which, it has to be said, has quite the show stopping charm of a song whose main chorus is 'Homosexuality… Yes sir! Do you wanna get next to me?'. Oh, and the Pet Shop Boys did a live cover of it at a pride event in 1992, too.
Tracklist: 01.Mr. Mister - Is It Love (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Mr. Mister - Broken Wings (5:41) 03.Mr. Mister - Is It Love (Dub Mix) (4:14) "Is It Love" is a 1986 single by the Australian band Mr. Mister and the third released from Welcome to the Real World. The song hit No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in June 1986. The song is used during the end credits of the 1987 film Stakeout.
Tracklist: 01.Natalie Cole - Dangerous (Vocal Extended Version) (6:04) 02.Natalie Cole - Dangerous (Dub Version) (6:21) 03.Natalie Cole - Dangerous (A Cappella) (4:15) "Dangerous" is a 1985 single by American singer, songwriter, and actress Natalie Cole, released as the first single from the album of the same name. "Dangerous" peaked at #57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 5, 1985. The song did much better on the Dance chart reaching #6 and #16 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Sub-Culture (Remix) (7:25) 02.New Order - Subvulture (7:55) 03.New Order - Sub-Culture (4:58) "Sub-culture" released in November 1985, is the tenth single by New Order. It was the second and final single that also appeared on the group's album release of the same year, Low-Life. A seven inch edit of the Robie remix taken from the Benelux version of the "Sub-culture" single appears on the group's 1987 compilation, Substance. The song has stirred some controversy with attempts to understand the lyrics being unsubstantiated by the group itself, particularly the use of the word shaft with its possible sexual connotations; i.e. "You'll realize you can't shaft without someone else". John Robie's 12" and 7" single mixes provides a significant departure from the album version, using prominent vocals which feature Ish Ledesma of Foxy and Oxo with female backing singers. The version of the song Bernard sings in the remix has an altered line (whether it was intentional or not is unclear), changing the second verse's line "A view without a room" into "A room without a view". The remix was not very well received and garnered more attention for Robie's extensive rework, that managed to be less-club friendly than the original album version despite his attempts to input greater melodic range. In spite of the poor reaction and sales, New Order and Robie collaborated for the band's next two singles "Shellshock" and "State of the Nation" B-side "Shame of the Nation". On the UK Indepebdant singles chart the song reached #1 while on the UK Singles Chart it peaked at #63. In the US "Sub-Culture" reached #35 on the Billboard Dance chart and #18 for dance single sales.
Tracklist: 01.Nightmares In Wax - Black Leather (5:05) 02.Nightmares In Wax - Shangri-La (3:32) Nightmares in Wax released only one EP during its brief existence, but that sole release was unforgettable. Neither did the band truly die, rather it evolved into the even more memorable Dead or Alive. Singer Pete Burns already had one failed group behind him when he formed Nightmares in Wax. The Mystery Girls also included Pete Wylie, Julian Cope, and Phil Hurst, and managed to play their first and final show on the same night. That gig, opening for Sham 69 at Liverpool's legendary punk club Eric's, took place on November 4, 1977. The group folded immediately after, with the members going their separate ways. Pete Burns returned to the music scene with Nightmares in Wax, in February 1979, alongside an interminably shifting lineup that even the most devoted fan could barely keep track of, had the band actually had such loyal creatures. They didn't, and Burns himself later claimed the group was deliberately attempting to be the worst in history. Regardless, Nightmares in Wax did slowly gain a following, mainly comprising "real loonies," as the singer himself described them. One of these hardy souls was Pete Fulwell, head of the local Inevitable Records label. The band's lineup still hadn't solidified, but Inevitable offered them a deal all the same. Burns was joined at the session by his former Mystery Girls' compatriot, drummer Phil Hurst, keyboardist Martin Healy, bassist Walter Ogden, and guitarist Mick Reid. The ensuing EP, Birth of a Nation opened with "Black Leather," a roaring homage to motorcyclists and musically a tribute to Iggy Pop's "Sister Midnight." The song also contained a hint of things to come, when halfway through, the group suddenly broke into K.C. & the Sunshine Band's "That's the Way" -- subsequently revived by Burns for Dead or Alive's first hit single. The EP was released in February 1980 and sold respectably, but the lineup had already splintered. Bassist Ogden was first to go, replaced by a new member named Ambrose, who subsequently followed his predecessor into Hollycaust, an early incarnation of Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Reid, too, left, and filling in the now considerable gaps were ex-Upsets Sue James, the singularly named Mitch, and music vet Joe Musker, formerly drummer with Merseybeat legends the Fourmost. Nightmares in Wax now continued to exist more as a concept than as a functioning band; still, in May 1980, the group was offered a local radio session. There, without warning and mere minutes before recording began, Burns decided to change the group's name to Dead or Alive. This, he claimed, was because he didn't want to be associated with the arty bands now permeating the Liverpool scene: Echo & the Bunnymen, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Dalek I Love You, and so forth. Nightmares in Wax was dead, Dead or Alive was born, and Burn's rise to stardom was now beginning in earnest. In 1984, the Nightmares In Wax EP was re-released on 12" with Black Leather and Shangri-La. The 12" was issued with a Blue sleeve and again in 1985 with a 'melting-monster face' sleeve. Both re-releases appeared on the KY label.
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - Don Quixote (Extra Special Long Mix) (8:42) 02.Nik Kershaw - Don't Lie (3:52) Don Quixote was the third single taken from Nik Kershaws second studio album "The Riddle". The song peaked at UK #10, AUS #83, Ireland #9, Germany #39. The song has some direct ties to the original novel "Don Quixote." Published in two volumes a decade apart (in 1605 and 1615), Don Quixote is the most influential work of literature to emerge from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon. As a founding work of modern Western literature, it regularly appears high on lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published. Don Quixote was from the region of La Mancha, which is likely were Nik Kershaws music video "Don Quixote" takes place, and also lead to the last line? of the song "We're all men of La Mancha." There is also a famous scene in the novel where the Don Quixote character (or the man on the horse in the video) has a sword fight with a windmill and looses. That also lead to the line in the chorus "Are we shouting at windmills like you.
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - When A Heart Beats (Extended Mix) (6:10) 02.Nik Kershaw - Wild Horses (Extended Mix) (6:51) "When A Heart Beats" is a song by the English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nik Kershaw. It was released as the lead single from his third solo studio album, Radio Musicola, being Kershaw's eighth single. The single features the track, "Wild Horses" as the B-side, which was originally released on Kershaw's previous album "The Riddle". Though hitting #27 in the UK Singles Chart towards the end of 1985, "When a Heart Beats" marked the beginning of a downturn of Kershaw's fortunes on the singles charts, as it was the first time that a lead single from a Kershaw album failed to hit the Top 20 in the US/UK.
Tracklist: 01.Nina Hagen - Universal Radio (Universal Dance Mix) (7:00) 02.Nina Hagen - Universal Radio (Album) (3:36) 03.Nina Hagen - Universal Radio (Dub) (7:28) "Universal Radio" is a song by German singer Nina Hagen from her third studio album Nina Hagen in Ekstasy (1985). It was released as the lead single from the album in January 1985 by Columbia Records. Written by Ron Dumas and produced by Adam Kidron, "Universal Radio" became successful in the US charts, peaking at number 39 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. It was premiered by Rodney Bingenheimer on the radio station KROQ Los Angelas. "Universelles Radio", the German version of the song was also released. The music video for the song featured footage of her performance at the Rock in Rio festival from January 13, 1985. Hagen worked with Ron Dumas, who had previously recorded the song in 1983 with his band Ron Dumas Group. She later described the song as not being musically very interesting and that she originally wanted to do her vocals differently, but was directed by the recording company to make the record more "commercial". **Please note the noise at the start of the Album version is supposed to be there.
Tracklist: 01.NOMO - Red Lipstick (Vocal Mix) (6:04) 02.NOMO - Red Lipstick (Dub Mix) (5:34) "Red Lipstick" is a song by American New Wave band NOMO. The band was formed by lead vocalist David Batteau in 1985 the band released one album titled The Great Unknown then disbanded. "Red Lipstick" was co-written and featured backing vocals by American singer/songwriter Michael Sembello best kbown for his hit single "Maniac".
Tracklist: 01.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Dance Remix) (5:43) 02.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Instrumental) (4:41) 03.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Single Version) (3:53) I Sweat (Going Through The Motions)" is a 1985 single recorded by American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, and author Nona Hendryx. The song was written and produced by Hendryx for the 1985 romance/thriller "Perfect" starring Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta. The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart on March 31, 1984 peaking at #28 on June 2, 1984 after spending fourteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Northern Lights - Tears Are Not Enough (5:17) 02.Northern Lights - Tears Are Not Enough (Edit) (3:58) 03.Northern Lights - Tears Are Not Enough (Instrumental) (4:54) “Tears Are Not Enough” is a 1985 charity single recorded by a supergroup of Canadian artists, under the name Northern Lights, to raise funds for relief of the 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia. It was one of a number of such supergroup singles recorded between December 1984 and April 1985, along with Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in the United Kingdom, and USA for Africa’s “We Are the World” in the United States. The project was organized by Bruce Allen, who brought together a large group of artists to record a song written by David Foster, Jim Vallance, Bryan Adams, Rachel Paiment, Paul Hyde and Bob Rock. Foster and Vallance wrote the music and initial lyrics, Adams completed the english lyrics, Paiement wrote the one french verse, Hyde and Rock contributed the song title. The song was recorded on February 10, 1985 at Manta Sound studios in Toronto. The song was issued as a single by CBS Records in March of that year, and quickly reached number one on the Canadian Top 40 chart. It also finished #1 on the year-end Canadian charts for 1985. The song’s video also received extensive airplay on MuchMusic. On December 22, 1985, CBC Television aired a 90-minute documentary on the song’s creation, which was subsequently released on videocassette. A CBC reporter, Brian Stewart, had been the first Western journalist to bring the famine in Ethiopia to worldwide attention. By 1990, the project had raised $3.2 million for famine relief projects in Africa. Ten per cent of the funds raised were kept in Canada to assist Canadian food banks.
Tracklist: 01.Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (4:13) 02.Nu Shooz - Don't Turn Back (4:20) "I Can't Wait" is a song recorded by American group Nu Shooz. The song was originally recorded in late 1984 at Cascade Recording studio, Portland, Oregon and released on Poolside records in 1985. This version failed to have any chart success. In 1986 the song was remixed and included on the groups second album "Poolside" becoming a worldwide hit peaking at #3 in the US, #2 in the UK and #1 in Canada. The b-side "Don't Turn Back" was recorded January 1984 at Fresh Tracks Studio, Portland, Oregon. This US 7" includes the original 1984 version before the song became an international hit.
Tracklist: 01.Oingo Boingo - Weird Science (Weird Dub Bonus Beats) (5:57) 02.Oingo Boingo - Weird Science (Boingo Dance Version) (5:37) 03.Oingo Boingo - Weird Science (Extended Dance Version) (6:31) "Weird Science" is a song that was written and performed by Oingo Boingo. It is the theme song to the Weird Science film and television series. It was released on the film's soundtrack, as well as Oingo Boingo's 1985 album, Dead Man's Party in a different version. The version on the soundtrack, the recording released as a single, runs 3:45 long. The version on Dead Man's Party is a much different arrangement, running 6:00. The song was also released in a dance mix on a 12-inch single. Despite its moderate mainstream popularity, it is believed that the song is one of Oingo Boingo's least favorite tracks, with the band having felt that it was a rushed effort. It was rarely, if at all, performed live during the years following the song's release. According to various sources, the record company and movie producers were pushing for a final track of the song. The band had worked on various compilations of the song, but was not yet ready to submit the official recording yet. Nevertheless, one night after the band had worked on the song for some time, the record company executives found what they believed was the final or finished recording. And that "unfinished" piece became the released recording of the song. The remixes on the A-side of this U.S. 12" promo are exclusive to this release and are vinyl only.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (7" Edit) (3:48) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Electric (3:47) "Soul Kiss" is the title track from Australian singer Olivia Newton-John's thirteenth studio album released in October 1985, a slinky number written by Mark Goldenberg (writer of 'Automatic' for the Pointer Sisters), was a moderate hit for a lead single reaching the Top 20 in the US and Australia and became a Number One single in Norway. The 7" Edit has never appeared on CD. The B-side "Electric" is a non album track which did not appear on CD except for in the Japan and Europe markets.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (Extended Dance Mix) (6:58) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (Dub Mix) (6:16) 03.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (Instrumental Mix) (5:03) “Soul Kiss” was the first single and title track from Olivia Newton-John’s thirteenth studio album. A slinky number written by Mark Goldenberg (writer of 'Automatic' for the Pointer Sisters), was a moderate hit reaching the Top 20 in the US and Australia. “Soul Kiss” was a continuation of Olivia’s move into more sexually suggestive territory that had begun four years earlier with “Physical”. Newton-John was pregnant at the time of the single’s release and was therefore unable to promote it. A music video was produced and recieved heavy rotation on MTV and VH-1, the video features a very pregnant Olivia mostly filmed on a bed of red satin sheets, the video also featured Olivia’s husband at the time Matt Lattanzi.
Tracklist: 01.One To One - Angel In My Pocket (Rocket In My Pocket Mix) (8:13) 02.One To One - There Was A Time (Remix) (4:49) 03.One To One - Angel In My Pocket (Dub) (5:27) "Angel In My Pocket" was the second single released by Canadian pop music group One To One. They later changed their name to One 2 One. "Angel in My Pocket" charted on the Canadian Top 40, and the latter also became a minor hit on the American Billboard Hot 100 charts, reaching #92. The b-sdie track "There Was A Time" was previously released as the duo's debut single and reached #14 on the Canadian Top 10.
Tracklist: 01.Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - So In Love (Special American Dance Remix) (12" Version) (5:40) 02.Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - So In Love (7" Version) (3:30) "So in Love" is a song by the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1985 as the first single from the album Crush. The artwork, designed by XL Design, and the promo video were both influenced by the Mexican Day of the Dead festival. Critic Dave Thompson in AllMusic praised "So in Love" as a "rich and sumptuous number" that is "well in keeping with the group's signature styling". Colleague Tom Schulte described the song as being – along with the following year's "If You Leave" – the "pinnacle" of the band's musical progression. Although "So in Love" was the first single from Crush, it was one of the last songs written for the album. It was originally dropped until band member Martin Cooper persuaded Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys to make a demo for the song. Andy McCluskey said it was about the painful end of a relationship. It was their first hit in the United States, after five years of trying to "break" the States. “So In Love” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 31, 1985. The song remained on the chart for seventeen weeks, peaking at the #26 position. "So In Love" reached #27 in the U.K.. **This 12″ promo was released in the general issue picture sleeve that shows the B-side as being “Concrete Hands (Extended)”. The labels list the mixes on both sides as “Special American Dance Remix” but track durations are different.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean) (Extended Version) (5:30) 02.Pat Benatar - Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean) (Instrumental) (4:25) This is one of those singles that I originally ripped way back in January, 2011. Back then I was using ClickRepair and the Ortofon OM 20 stylus. The result was a good rip but not as good as it could be. Now in 2015 I have stopped using ClickRepair started manually removing clicks and updated my stylus to the Ortofon OM Super 30. I also upgraded the tube in my Bellari phono pre-amp to the Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron tube resulting in a much higher quality transfer. Enjoy! "Invincible" is the lead grammy nominated single for Pat Benatar's seventh studio album Seven the Hard Way (1985), released on July 6, 1985. The song was written by Holly Knight (who also wrote "Love Is a Battlefield"), and was used as a theme song for the film The Legend of Billie Jean (1985). The song was a huge hit, peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - Temporary Heroes (Special Re-mix For Radio) (4:23) 02.Pat Benatar - Temporary Heroes (Single Version) (4:02) "Temporary Heroes" is the fifth and final single taken from American rock singer Pat Benatar's fifth studio album, and sixth album overall, "Tropico" released in late 1984 by Chrysalis Records. The album and it's singles were the first attempt to move away from Benatar's famed "hard rock" sound and start experimenting with new "gentler" styles and sounds. "Temporary Heroes" was only released in Canada, Japan and the United States failing to chart. In the United States a special 12" promo was released for radio containing exclusive remixes.
Tracklist: 01.Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up (Extended Version) (7:09) 02.Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up (Radio Edit) (5:29) 03.Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up (Percussapella) (5:23) "Stir It Up" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by Dan Sembello and Allee Willis and recorded by LaBelle for the motion picture soundtrack album for the 1984 action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop; production was helmed by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey. "Stir It Up" was the second of two songs she recorded for MCA Records immediately after signing her new contract with them (following "New Attitude"). Her first full-length album for MCA, Winner in You, would follow the next year. Released as the second single from the soundtrack, which was awarded the 1986 Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, it reached number five on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Stir It Up" was also used as the theme song to the short-lived sitcom Stir Crazy, based on the 1980 movie.
Tracklist: 01.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Extended Version) (5:11) 02.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Destruction Mix) (6:55) 03.Paul Hardcastle - The Asylum (It'z Weird) (3:39) Today we honor every service member who has ever worn one of our nation's uniforms. Happy Veterans Day. "19" is a song by British musician Paul Hardcastle released as the first single from his self-titled third studio album Paul Hardcastle (1985). The song has a strong anti-war message, focusing on America's involvement in the Vietnam War and the effect it had on the soldiers who served. The track was notable for early use of sampled and processed speech, in particular a stutter effect used on the words "n-n-n-n-nineteen" and "d-d-d-d-destruction". It also includes various non-speech samples such as crowd noise and a military bugle call. "19" features sampled narration (by Peter Thomas), interview dialogue ("I wasn't really sure what was going on") and news reports from Vietnam Requiem, an ABC television documentary about the post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by veterans. In 2009, the song placed at 73 on VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 80s. "19" topped the charts in the UK for 5 weeks, and reached the top 20 in the US, where it also topped the dance chart. For a while, it was the top selling single in 13 countries (helped by the fact that versions of the song were recorded in French, Spanish, German and Japanese), and it received the Ivor Novello award for Best-selling single of 1985. The song's English language release came in 3 different 12" versions ("Extended Version", "Destruction Mix" and "The Final Story"), each with an alternative cover design.
Tracklist: 01.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Extended Version) (5:14) 02.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Extended Japanese Mix) (5:12) 03.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Destruction Mix) (7:07) 04.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (The Final Story) (8:31) 05.Paul Hardcastle - King Tut (U.S. Remix) (5:22) “19” is a song by British musician Paul Hardcastle released as the first single from his self-titled third studio album Paul Hardcastle (1985). The song has a strong anti-war message, focusing on America’s involvement in the Vietnam War and the effect it had on the soldiers who served. The track was notable for early use of sampled and processed speech, in particular a stutter effect used on the words “n-n-n-n-nineteen” and “d-d-d-d-destruction”. It also includes various non-speech samples such as crowd noise and a military bugle call. “19” features sampled narration (by Peter Thomas), interview dialogue (“I wasn’t really sure what was going on”) and news reports from Vietnam Requiem, an ABC television documentary about the post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by veterans. In 2009, the song placed at 73 on VH1’s 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 80s. “19” topped the charts in the UK for 5 weeks, and reached the top 20 in the US, where it also topped the dance chart. For a while, it was the top selling single in 13 countries (helped by the fact that versions of the song were recorded in French, Spanish, German and Japanese), and it received the Ivor Novello award for Best-selling single of 1985. The song’s English language release came in 3 different 12″ versions (“Extended Version”, “Destruction Mix” and “The Final Story”), each with an alternative cover design.
Tracklist: 01.Paul Mc Douglas - Theme From "Dallas" (Original Dance-Version) (5:10) 02.Paul Mc Douglas - Horse On Fire (5:00) It was a Sunday night, April 2nd 1978, that TV history changed forever when a new five part mini series made its debut on CBS. That show was Dallas, created by David Jacobs and went on to become the most sucessful show in the history of television. Who ca forget Friday nights in the 80s gathering around the TV set to watch the weekly antics of the Ewing clan for me and my family it was a ritual as it was for a lot of people. Tonight on TNT (US) "Dallas" re-emerges 20 years later with an all new series. In the original 1978–91 series of Dallas, J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) and his brother Bobby (Patrick Duffy) fought each other over the future of the family oil business. In TNT’s remake, they’re back, but now J.R.’s son John Ross (Josh Henderson) and Bobby’s adopted son Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) are fighting each other over the future of the energy industry—John Ross a dedicated, hungry oil driller, Christopher an evangelist for alternative fuel sources. But it still all comes down to scheming, shooting and sex. Larry Hagman (J.R.), Patrick Duffy (Bobby) and Linda Gray (Sue Ellen) all reprise their original roles for the new series. I always loved the theme song and it is one of televisions most memorable. I don't really know much about this particular 12" except that I love it and it is pretty hard to find. Paul McDouglas had another single that you may remember called "Geil" in 1986. The track was produced by Tess also known as Fancy who also did the 1986 remixes of "West End Girls" and "One More Chance" by Pet Shop Boys.
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (The Shep Pettibone Mastermix) (8:10) 02.Pet Shop Boys - West End Dub (9:33) 03.Pet Shop Boys - A Man Could Get Arrested (12" Version) (4:19) "West End Girls" is a song by British pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the song was released twice as a single. It is a synthpop song, influenced by hip hop music. The lyrics focus on class, and inner-city pressure, and were inspired by T.S. Eliot's poem The Waste Land. It was generally well received by contemporary music critics and has been frequently cited as a highlight in the duo's career. The first version of the song was produced by Bobby Orlando and was released on Columbia Records' Bobcat Records imprint in April 1984, becoming a club hit in the United States and some European countries. After the duo signed with EMI, the song was re-recorded with producer Stephen Hague for their first studio album, Please. In October 1985, the song was re-released, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and the United States in 1986. In 1987, the song won Best Single at the Brit Awards, and Best International Hit at the Ivor Novello Awards. In 2005, 20 years after its release, the song was awarded Song of The Decade between the years 1985 and 1994 by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. The B-side "A Man Could Get Arrested" was another track that was originally recorded with Bobby Orlando but not released until later. The 12" version of this original cut was finished off by Neil and Chris after signing with EMI, and they went on to record a more complex and polished version for the 7". The song was inspired, according to Neil, by "an incident with a friend of ours where we ended up being chased by these lads through Russell Square and onto Kingsway. Bottles were thrown; there were bottles smashing in the street...But I made the song into a story about someone who is trying to get his girlfriend to have it off with him, basically, and he's so frustrated that ... he's driven to distraction. It's a song about sexual frustration."
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (10" Mix) (7:00) 02.Pet Shop Boys - A Man Could Get Arrested (4:19) "West End Girls" is a song by the English pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the song was released twice as a single. The song’s lyrics are concerned with class and the pressures of inner-city life which were inspired partly by T. S. Eliot's poem The Waste Land. It was generally well received by contemporary music critics and has been frequently cited as a highlight in the duo's career. The first version of the song was produced by Bobby Orlando and was released on Columbia Records' Bobcat Records imprint in April 1984, becoming a club hit in the United States and some European countries. After the duo signed with EMI, the song was re-recorded with producer Stephen Hague for their first studio album, Please. In October 1985, the new version was released, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and the United States in 1986. In December 1985, Parlophone Records in the UK released a limited edition 10" with an untitled remix of West End Girls, commonly referred to as the 10" mix. Packaged in a circular fold-out picture sleeve, sealed with a circular yellow picture sticker that identifies it as a "collectors edition". This version of "West End Girls" is the basis of the shorter version found on Razormaid Records Class X #3 CD. However Razormaid were not responsible for the original version found on this 10". The version of "A Man Could Get Arrested" is the Bobby Orlando production from the regular 12" B-side.
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money) (Versión Latina) (5:28) 02.Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Dub For Money) (4:49) "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)" was originally released in 1985. The song was written during the Pet Shop Boys' formative years, in 1983. According to Neil Tennant, the main lyrical concept came while in a recording studio in Camden Town when Chris Lowe asked him to make up a lyric based around the line "Let's make lots of money". The first version of the song, recorded with the duo's first producer, Bobby Orlando, was not released; upon signing with record label Parlophone, they re-recorded the song with J. J. Jeczalik (of Art of Noise) and Nicholas Froome. Parlophone released the original "Dance Mix" along with a second 12" which included "Version Latina" and "Dub For Money" featuring additional remix by The Latin Rascals. Many of the 12" single releases were mispressed with incorrect mixes on the records along with incorrect mix titles on the sleeves and labels. The 1985 version peaked at #116 in the UK, and #63 in Australia not charting in the USA. The sleeve on this 12" incorectly lists "Dance Mix" on the A-side which is actually "Version Latina", "In The Night" is not included on this release the b-side actually plays "Dub For Mobey". The original "Dance Mix" is included on the Canada 12" which I previously posted.
Tracklist: 01.Phil Collins - Sussudio (Extended Mix) (6:33) 02.Phil Collins - Take Me Home (Extended Mix) (6:46) 03.Phil Collins - Don't Lose My Number (Extended Mix) (6:34) 04.Phil Collins - One More Night (Extended Mix) (6:20) "12"-ers" is a remix EP released on November 28, 1985 by English singer and drummer Phil Collins.The EP was originally only released in Japan on Cassette and 12" vinyl formats containing four tracks. In 1987/88 the EP was re-issued on CD containing six tracks. All of the songs were remixes taken from the hit album "No Jacket Required". The original Japanese vinyl and cassette pressings feature an exclusive version of "Take Me Home" not found on the CD re-issues or the original 12" single. This exclusive version has a funning time of 6"46 instead of 8:03 found on CD and 12".
Tracklist: 01.Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Good-Bye Bad Times (Extended Re-Mix) (6:53) 02.Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Good-Bye Bad Times (Instrumental Version) (5:21) 03.Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Good-Bye Bad Times (US 12" Mix) (6:30) 16Bit "Good-Bye Bad Times" is a song by the British singer and composer Philip Oakey and producer Giorgio Moroder. It was written by Oakey and Moroder and recorded for the album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder. Released as a single in the UK in June 1985 as the follow-up to Oakey and Moroder's 1984 hit "Together In Electric Dreams"; it reached number 44 in the UK singles charts and remained in the charts for 5 weeks. It was moderately successful in Australia, where it peaked at number 26. In the United States the single peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Dance chart on September 14, 1985 spending nine weeks on the survey. Virgin records had high expectations for the single but it failed to sell in the quantities forecast. Because the single was not a huge success, it didn't do much to promote the album. After a final single "Be My Lover Now" the short partnership between Oakey and Moroder effectively ended. Oakey then returned to work with his band The Human League full-time. As a bonus track I have included the Brian Reeves remix taken from the US 12".
Tracklist: 01.Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Extended Version) (7:26) 02.Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Dub Version) (6:53) 03.Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Extended Single Version) (5:11) "I Like You" is 1985 dance single by Philadelphia-born singer, Phyllis Nelson. The single was number one on the U.S. dance charts for one week. "I Like You" also crossed over the soul chart where it peaked at #65 and #61 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The single was her sole entry into both the pop and soul charts, and the last of two chart entries on the dance chart for her. According to Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys, they were inspired by "I Like You", which was produced by Shep Pettibone, who did a remix of of their 1988 single "Heart". A music video was also made for the track, portraying Nelson performing the song on a piano to a young boy in a dancing studio, along with scenes of men at a pool bar and Nelson in a relationship with a man outside on the streets. Nelson died in January 1998 from breast cancer in Los Angeles, California, where she had been living. She was 47 years old.
Tracklist: 01.Picnic At The Whitehouse - We Need Protection (Screamix) (6:03) 02.Picnic At The Whitehouse - We Need Protection (Instrumental) (4:31) 03.Picnic At The Whitehouse - Little Lady (2:38) "We Need Protection" was the debut single by German-English synth-pop duo Picnic At The Whitehouse, consisting of singer Edwin "Eddie" Hind and keyboardist Eckart "Illfo" Debusmann. "We Need Protection" peaked at #56 on the German singles chart in 1985. The band's name was taken as a quotation from a speech by John F. Kennedy. Picnic At The Whitehouse relesed one album titled "The Doors Are Open" and two follow-up singles which did not chart.
Tracklist: 01.Plan 8 - Undecided (Extended Mix) (8:07) 02.Plan 8 - Work Of Art (3:53) 03.Plan 8 - Undecided (Second Mix) (4:07) "Undecided" is a 1985 single by Australian synth-pop duo Plan 8 formed by members Cat Critch and Phill Colville. The short lived duo only released two singles and then fell into obscurity. Plan 8 never released a full length album.
Tracklist: 01.Platinum Blonde - Crying Over You (Radical Mix) (6:09) 02.Platinum Blonde - Crying Over You (Dub Version) (5:29) 03.Platinum Blonde - Crying Over You (Instrabeat Mix) (4:34) "Crying Over You" is a song by Canadian new wave group Platinum Blonde, released as the first single from their 1985 album Alien Shores. The single reached No. 1 on the Canadian record charts on Sept. 7, 1985. The song features a guitar solo by Alex Lifeson from Rush. The 12" features remixes by American record producer, remixer Shep Pettibone.
Tracklist: 01.Pointer Sisters - Dare Me (Dance Mix) (6:17) 02.Pointer Sisters - Dare Me (Instrumental) (4:23) 03.Pointer Sisters - I'll Be There (3:34) "Dare Me" is a 1985 song originally recorded by The Pointer Sisters issued by RCA Records. "Dare Me" was written by Nashville-based songwriters Sam Lorber and Dave Innis in 1984. Innis, who shortly afterwards became a founding member of Restless Heart, was then a staff writer for Warner Bros. music publishing division, and recalls that "Dare Me" was written with the Pointer Sisters in mind, adding: "typically [staff writers] look at who's [recording] now and what kind of material are they looking for, and we would tailor a song for a particular artist and pitch it"..."Sam Lorber and I...did try to put ourselves in the place of what a gal might be thinking...not specifically trying to be a Pointer Sister, but a song written from a female perspective, for sure. There are certain things that are more gender specific and gender appropriate...certain things that a woman can say that a guy's not going to be able to get away with saying." Featuring a lead vocal by June Pointer, "Dare Me" was issued as the lead single from the Pointer Sisters' platinum-selling album Contact: peaking at number 11 on the Hot 100 in Billboard magazine, "Dare Me" did afford the Pointer Sisters a final Top Ten hit on the magazine's R&B chart peaking at number 6 and also became the only Pointer Sisters' track to reach number 1 on Billboard's Dance Club chart. "Dare Me" afforded the Pointer Sisters their final Top 40 hit in the British Isles with peaks of number 7 in Ireland and number 17 in the UK: other international chart peaks for "Dare Me" were number 10 in Australia, number 22 in Austria, number 20 in Belgium (the Flemish chart), number 26 in Finland, number 45 in the Netherlands, number 27 in New Zealand, and number 11 in Sweden. In September 1985, while the Pointer Sisters' version was on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart, American Top 40 host Casey Kasem became irritated when the show's producers placed a long distance dedication spot about a listener's dog dying immediately after "Dare Me," which was an uptempo dance song. The song in the dedication was Henry Gross' "Shannon". Kasem expressed his dissatisfaction with a profanity-laced tirade which never made the air, but has become a staple on the Internet.
Tracklist: 01.Prince & The Revolution - Raspberry Beret (New Mix) (6:34) 02.Prince & The Revolution - She's Always In My Hair (New Mix) (6:30) "Raspberry Beret" is a song written by Prince and the lead single from Prince & The Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day. The sound of the song expanded upon previous Prince arrangements, incorporating stringed instruments, Middle Eastern finger cymbals, and even a harmonica on the extended version. The song was also more in the pop vein than ever before, though the 12-inch single and video of the song feature a funky intro. Although the song was originally recorded on April 27, 1982, in Studio 2 at Sunset Sound, Prince drastically reworked it in September 1984 with The Revolution to give it more of an international sound. The string section comprised Novi Novog on violin, Suzie Katayama and David Coleman on cello. While the song hit number 1 in Cash Box and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. (behind "A View to a Kill" by Duran Duran), it only reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Private Lives - Living In A World (Turned Upside Down) (5th Ammendment) (6:36) 02.Private Lives - Because You're Young (5:54) 03.Private Lives - Living In A World (Turned Upside Down) (7" Mix) (3:30) 04.Private Lives - Breakup (7" Mix) (2:57) "Living In A World (Turned Upside Down)" is the fifth single released by British duo Private Lives released in January 1984. It was written by John Adams and produced by Adams and Pete Schwier. The single peaked at No. 53 on the British singles charts in February of that year, remaining in the top 100 for five weeks. The success of the single was helped by a support slot on Hall and Oates' tour of the United Kingdom. The band only released on LP titled "Prejudice and Pride".
Tracklist: 01.Propaganda - Duel (Bitter Sweet) (7:38) 02.Propaganda - Jewel (Cut Rough) (6:55) "Duel" is the second single by German pop group Propaganda. The song was included on their first album, A Secret Wish. Released in the United Kingdom in April 1985, it became their most successful single in the UK, reaching no. 21. This led to the band making their sole appearance on the flagship BBC music programme, Top of the Pops, in June of that year. "Duel" was originally released with an alternative version of the track, "Jewel (Rough Cut)" as the B-side. This featured the same lyrics delivered in a more aggressive manner over a backing track of heavy beats and industrial sound effects.
Tracklist: 01.Propaganda - p: Machinery (Polish) (9:22) 02.Propaganda - p: Machinery (Passive) (3:45) 03.Propaganda - Frozen Faces (5:29) "p:Machinery" is the third single by German new wave/synthpop band Propaganda, released in 1985. The song is taken from their debut album A Secret Wish. The song reached the top 10 in various countries across Europe, including France and Italy, but was most successful in Spain, where it peaked at number 1. In the US, the song reached the top 10 on the dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Vocal Dance Mix) (5:22) 02.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Echo Dub Mix) (6:02) Artist spotlight Australian band Pseudo Echo! Periodically I will be doing blocks of singles by some of my favorite artists. For the next few days I will be posting the singles that I have in my collection from Pseudo Echo most of these will be their U.S. 12" singles which differ from singles released in Australia most of which I have already posted in the past. I hope you enjoy this run of singles from one of pop/new waves most underrated bands. They were so much more than "Funkytown". "A Beat for You" was released in the USA with two seperate 12" singles this is the first release which includes exclusive remixes by Paul Sabu, and Rusty Garner released in 1985 produced by John Punter. The song originally appeared on the band's debut LP Autumnal Park (1984). For the U.S. market an updated 1987 version was included on the group's follow-up album, Love an Adventure (1987). In the United States the single did not chart. To the best of my knowledge the two mixes included here are vinyl only.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - Don't Go (Extended Mix) (6:39) 02.Pseudo Echo - Don't Go (3:58) 03.Pseudo Echo - Living In A Dream (Jazz Version) (3:31) Artist spotlight PSEUDO ECHO! "Don't Go" is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in October 1985 as the lead single from their second studio album, Love An Adventure (1985). The song became the band's second top five single, reaching number 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report. In the United States the song was not released as a single early pressings of the U.S. edition of the RCA LP "Love An Adventure" contained "Don't Go" instead of "Funkytown" (a.k.a. "Funky Town"). The record company soon regretted this decision and allowed people who bought this version to exchange it for a reissue with "Funkytown" on it. This 12" is the only australia 12" that I had not yet posted.
Tracklist: 01.Queen - One Vision (Extended Version) (6:28) 02.Queen - Blurred Vision (4:40) In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech on August 28, 1963. Washington, D.C. "One Vision" is a song written and recorded by British rock band Queen, first released as a single in November 1985 and then included on their 1986 album A Kind of Magic. The song was alson included on the soundtrack of the 1986 film Iron Eagle. It was originally conceived by Roger Taylor. The song has been speculated to be inspired by either the band's "show-stopping" performance at Live Aid earlier in 1985, or by the life and exploits of Martin Luther King, with the lyrics recounting a man battling and overcoming the odds. In the 2011 BBC documentary, Queen: Days of Our Lives, Taylor stated his lyrics were "sort of half nicked off Martin Luther King's famous speech. "One Vision" contains mysterious and distorted beginning vocals (which on the album and extended versions, also appear throughout Roger Taylor's drum section and in the end), most prominently the vocals retained in the single version. The most prominent distorted vocals relay new lyrics when played forwards—they say, "God works in mysterious ways... mysterious ways...". It is clearly shown during the portions of the studio recording session of "One Vision" on both the Magic Years documentary and the DVD Greatest Video Hits II that Freddie Mercury sings the line. The final line of the song (in the studio, live, and "Blurred Vision" versions, in the album and extended versions the line before the final God works in mysterious ways... Mysterious ways...) is "fried chicken", although the lyrics say "one vision". This was the result of trying to come up with the proper wording of the song, and since it was not working, Mercury at some point introduced words that had nothing to do with the song for fun. The "fried chicken" survived, as a humorous note within the deep and inspired contents of the song. An extensively remixed version of the song, titled "Blurred Vision" appears as the B-side of both the 7" and 12" single releases. It is exactly the same version on both formats. This is primarily an extended and completely different (but not in structure) version of Taylor's drum section from the A-side. However, it retains the original ending, albeit with a longer version of the music from the end of the original's intro plus an additional non-distorted sound over the final vocals "Vision vision vision vision..." (which are like those in the single version). It also repeats the existing famous distorted vocals, and adds new, less-prominent distorted vocals. "One Vision" became another hit single for Queen in many countries, usually reaching the Top 40, where it did in the Netherlands (#21), Switzerland (#24), and Germany (#26). It also had very minor chart success on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at #61. It became a big hit in the band's native UK, peaking at #7 in the singles chart, a strong showing for a rock band at a time when pop music was by far the more dominant genre in Britain. It also made #10 on Australia's ARIA Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Ready For The World - Oh Sheila (Extended M&M Mix) (6:47) 02.Ready For The World - Oh Sheila (Extended M&M Dub) (4:30) 03.Ready For The World - Oh Sheila (Luis Mix) (4:11) 04.Ready For The World - I'm The One Who Loves You (3:44) "Oh Sheila" is a 1985 single by Ready for the World. The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. It was the first of two chart toppers for the band on the Billboard R&B chart, preceding their 1986 number-one R&B hit, "Love You Down". The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to similarity to his vocal and musical style, as well as the belief that the song's lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E. The use of a faux British accent during parts of the song was the preference of singer Melvin Riley Jr., who said "I like that kind of accent, so I thought I'd use that sound."
Tracklist: 01.Real Life - Face To Face (Extended Version) (6:45) 02.Real Life - Face To Face (Edited Version) (3:48) 03.Real Life - Flame (Instrumental) (5:04) "Face To Face" is the first single taken from the second album "Flame" by Australian new wave/synth-pop band Real Life. "Face To Face" was released as a single in September 1985 and peaked at number 32 on the Australian singles charts. The band would not chart again for four years with the re-release of "Send Me An Angel '89". This German 12" is pressed on grey colored vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-li-ayo) (Dogmatix) (6:40) 02.Red Box - Stinging Bee (Catmatix) (4:36) 03.Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-li-ayo) (4:32) "Lean on Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)" is a 1985 single by British pop group Red Box. In August 1985 the duo had their first UK hit single, "Lean on Me (Ah-li-ayo)", a song which reached and stayed at number three in the UK Top 40 for over a month. It also reached number 1 in five countries and the top 5 in a further 12 giving worldwide exposure to the band. It was promoted with an unusual video (nominated for Best Video at the Brit Awards 1985) in which a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter provided a translation of the song's lyrics, which led to a feature on BBC Two's Newsweek programme. The single was taken from their debut album The Circle & the Square.
Tracklist: 01.René & Angela - I'll Be Good (Special Mix) (7:25) 02.René & Angela - I'll Be Good (Instrumental) (5:26) "I'll Be Good" was the second single taken from the LP "Street Called Desire" by American R&B duo consisting of musical artists and producers René Moore and Angela Winbush. They formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1986. The song was the duo's biggest US top 40 hit peaking at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #4 on the R&B chart. "I'll Be Good" was also their biggest hit in the UK reaching #22.
Tracklist: 01.René & Angela - Save Your Love (For Your #1) (Club Mix) (5:29) 02.René & Angela - Save Your Love (For Your #1) (Instrumental) (4:21) 03.René & Angela - Save Your Love (For Your #1) (Vocal) (4:19) "Save Your Love (For #1)" is a 1985 song written and sung by the duo René & Angela from their album Street Called Desire. It was their first single (and album) for Mercury Records. The single also featured labelmate Kurtis Blow performing a rap, making it one first times hip hop artists collaborated with R&B artists on their work. The single was number one on the Billboard R&B chart for two weeks and was the duo's biggest hit on that chart.
Tracklist: 01.Rick James - Glow (Glow Reprise) (6:58) 02.Rick James - Glow (Instrumental) (8:18) "Glow" is a 1985 single by Rick James from his album of the same title. The single became his tenth release to reach the top ten on the R&B singles chart, peaking at number five, and his second number one on the dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Celebrate Youth (Dance Mix) (5:20) 02.Rick Springfield - Celebrate Youth (Dub Mix) (6:20) "Celebrate Youth" was the first single taken from Rick Springfield's 1985 album "Tao". The single was a moderate sucess debuting in the Billboard top 40 on April 20, 1985, after a six week run the song peaked at #26. "Celebrate Youth" also charted in the UK peaking at #80.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Dance This World Away (Remix) (6:00) 02.Rick Springfield - My Father's Chair (3:26) 03.Rick Springfield - Affair Of The Heart (7" Edit) (3:36) “Dance This World” was a single released in 1985 by Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Rick Springfield. The song was the third single from the album “Tao” following the hits “Celebrate Youth” and “State Of The Heart”. An accompanying music video was filmed and directed by David Fincher but the single failed to chart. This rare 12" was only released in Germany and “Dance This World Away” remix has not appeared on CD. The single also includes the 7″ Edit of “Affair Of The Heart” from the album “Living In Oz” and the ballad “My Father’s Chair.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - State Of The Heart (Special Remix) (6:01) 02.Rick Springfield - The Power Of Love (The Tao Of Love) (5:02) "State Of The Heart" is a song originally recorded by Australian rock band Mondo Rock in 1981. Fellow Australian Rick Springfield covered the song for his 1985 studio album Tao. Springfield's version peaked at #22 on April 17, 1985 after spending 15 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Robey - Killer Instinct (12" Mix) (6:39) 02.Robey - Killer Instinct (Dub Mix) (6:47) "Killer Instinct" is a 1985 single by Canadian singer-songwriter, former model, and actress Robey. She is best known for her role as Micki Foster in the television series Friday the 13th: The Series (1987-1990). "Killer Instinct" peaked at #34 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart on October 12. 1985 spending six weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Robin Gibb - Like A Fool (Extended Version) (5:28) 02.Robin Gibb - Like A Fool (Single Version) (4:00) 03.Robin Gibb - Posession (3:09) "Like A Fool" was the first single taken from the fourth solo album "Walls Have Eyes" by British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb. released in 1985, "Like A Fool" failed to chart in the U.S. or U.K. Gibb's next solo album would not come for eighteen years with the 2003 release "Magnet".
Tracklist: 01.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Magic Mix) (5:47) 02.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Samurai Mix) (6:29) 03.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Machine Gun Dub) (6:09) 04.Rochelle - My Magic Man (7" Edit) (3:51) "My Magic Man" is a 1985 dance single by Bermuda born singer Rochelle (born Rochelle Simons in 1957). "My Magic Man"was her second single release which peaked at #17 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks and became her highest charting single to date. the song also reached #27 in the UK. Rochelle only released three sibgles during her short career from 1985 to 1988 all of which reached the top thirty on the US dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Russia Heat - Tell Me Your Name (4:13) 02.Russia Heat - Erotic Pink (5:44) 03.Russia Heat - Tell Me Your Name (Copenhagen Mix) (6:40) "Tell Me Your Name" is the debut 12" single by Danish band Russia Heat. Russia Heat were the first electronic dance music act in Denmark, choking the public with a new type of music that originated from the UK. Unfortunately, the group had diverging views on how to follow up on their initial success with "Tell Me Your Name" and after a change in line-up and a second 12" the band disappeared into 80s onscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Sade - Never As Good As The First Time (Extended Remix) (5:08) 02.Sade - Keep Hanging On (Live Instrumental) (2:57) "Never As Good As The First Time" was the third single taken from "Promise" the second album by English band Sade. The single peaked at #89 in May 1986 in the UK and #20 in March 1986 in the US. The song also reached the top ten on the US R&B (#8) and Adul Contemporary chart (#6) respectively. The song was remixed for the 7" and 12" releases.
Tracklist: 01.Sade - Smooth Operator (Long Version) (4:56) 02.Sade - Smooth Operator (Short Version) (3:52) 03.Sade - Smooth Operator (8:53) "Smooth Operator" is a song by the English group Sade, released as the fourth and final single from their debut album Diamond Life (1984). This was Sade's first Top Ten hit in the U.S., peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in May 1985. The song spent thirteen weeks in the Top Forty, and also topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks. Although "Your Love Is King" remains Sade's biggest hit in the UK to date, "Smooth Operator" is the band's breakthrough hit on the U.S. charts, and their most successful single internationally. Ray St. John, who co-wrote "Smooth Operator" with Sade Adu, was previously a member of Adu's former band Pride, although he was not a member of the band Sade. The pair co-wrote the song in 1982 while still members of Pride, yet did not get around to recording it because St. John left Pride shortly after Sade joined. St. John later went on to play guitar with the band Halo James, which scored a UK Top Ten hit with "Could Have Told You So" in February 1990. "Smooth Operator" is about a fashionable man who lives a jet-set lifestyle. He is popular with women and breaks many hearts. The lyrics "Coast to Coast, LA to Chicago, Western Male, Across the north and south, to Key Largo, love for sale" imply that he uses women to sustain himself. It is also clear that he does not return the affections of these women, as Adu sings near the end, "His heart is cold." This song is noted for Sade's spoken recitation in the song's introduction. Some radio edits have omitted the spoken Introduction, and proceeded with the opening sung line of the title of the album, "Diamond Life". Some radio edits have shortened the instrumental saxophone solo, as well as the first repeat of the lines that come after the Chorus portions.
Tracklist: 01.Saga - Take A Chance (Remix) (5:26) 02.Saga - Take A Chance (Album Version) (3:51) 03.Saga - Take A Chance (Dub Mix) (6:19) "Take A Chance" is a 1985 single by progressive rock band Saga, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada in 1977. The single was taken from the band's sixth studio LP "Behaviour" featuring a more pop-oriented sound than their previous progressive rock works. While the album was a commercial sucess reaching the top ten in several countries "Take A Chance" failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Sandra - In The Heat Of The Night (Extended Version) (7:23) 02.Sandra - Heatwave (Instrumental) (3:27) "In the Heat of the Night" is a single by German singer Sandra. The song was released in November 1985 as the second single from the album The Long Play, where it charted at #1 in Switzerland and Israel, #2 in Germany, and #8 in South Africa (in mid-1986). The track features backing vocals by Hubert Kemmler of Hubert Kah and Michael Cretu. "Heatwave" is an instrumental version of "In The Heat Of The Night".
Tracklist: 01.Santana - Say It Again (Dance Mix) (7:41) 02.Santana - Say It Again (Instrumental) (6:28) "Say It Again" is a 1985 single by American band Santana formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-born guitarist Carlos Santana. "Say It Again" nearly hit the U.S. Top 40 peaking at #46 in 1985, and in Carlos Santana's arsenal of lead singers, the vocals on "Say It Again" fell to the soulful Greg Walker. Of Santana's 15 Top 40 songs, Walker would sing lead on two of them as he made his mark with "Stormy" and "She's Not There" - both of which charted in the '70s and were remakes of '60s songs. "Say It Again", also reached #15 onbetter on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song was taken from the band's fourteenth studio album "Beyond Appearances".
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Perfect Way (Extended Mix) (4:30) 02.Scritti Politti - Perfect Way (Version - Extended Mix) (5:02) This is the UK 12" release of "Perfect Way" by British band Scritti Politti taken from the album Cupid & Psyche. The "Version - Extended Mix" contained on the b-side is exclusive to the UK 12" and does not appear on elsewhere. "Perfect Way" peaked at #48 in the UK and #11 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Perfect Way (Way Perfect Mix Extended) (7:21) 02.Scritti Politti - Perfect Way (Single Version) (4:02) "Perfect Way" was only a minor hit when released in the UK (#48) but it became the band’s biggest US single. "Perfect Way" entered the US Billboard Top 40 on October 26, 1985. The song satyed on the chart for thirteen weeks peaking at #11. The version of "Perfect Way" on the 'A' side is unique and otherwise unreleased - it is different to the Kevorkian mix released on the standard UK/German 12" singles and is longer than the US 12" single version mixed by Alan Meyerson, Francois Kevorkian and Josh Abbey (AKA Committee). The time listed on the label is incorrect the actual duration is 7:21.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Perfect Way (Way Perfect Mix) (5:26) 02.Scritti Politti - Perfect Way (Way Perfect Version) (5:05) In June 1985, Scritti Politti released their second (and most successful) album, Cupid and Psyche '85, with songs produced by Arif Mardin and performances by numerous session musicians. The LP was a Top 5 hit in the UK and also sold well in the US. The album included the song, "Perfect Way". It was only a minor hit when released in the UK (#48) but it became the band's biggest US single, peaking at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in addition the song peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, with remixes by Committee (Alan Meyerson, Francois Kevorkian, Josh Abbey) and Steve Peck.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - The Worg Girl (4:24) 02.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - Flesh And Blood (5:36) 03.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - Scritti Politti Turntable Mix (6:30) 04.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - The Word Girl / Flesh & Blood (Version) (5:06) "The Word Girl" is a song by the British/American group Scritti Politti. Included on their second album, Cupid & Psyche 85, the reggae style track was released as a single in the UK on 29 April 1985 and remains the band's highest charting hit in the UK, peaking at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video was directed by John Scarlett-Davis and produced by Nick Verden at Aldabra Films for Virgin Records. The B-side to the single, "Flesh and Blood", is an alternate version of the song with Ranking Ann on vocals. This limited edition version of the U.K. 12" includes a fold out poster and a megamix called "Turntable Mix" on the 'B' side and differs from the standard UK 12" single. As a bonus I have included the "Version" mix of The Word Girl / Flesh & Blood which I transfered from the standard U.K. 12".
Tracklist: 01.Sharpe & Niles - Famous People (U.S. Remix) (7:15) 02.Sharpe & Niles - Famous People (Dub Version) (6:05) 03.Bill Sharpe - Peace (4:08) "Famous People" was the second single and title track from British musician Bill Sharpe's debut solo album. The track featured lead vocals by English singer Tessa Niles. Niles is best known for singing backing vocals for a variety of contemporary artists such as Duran Duran and Pet Shop Boys. The single failed to attract any attention and failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Sharpe & Numan - Change Your Mind (Razormaid Version) (7:24) 02.Sharpe & Numan - Change Your Mind (Single Version) (4:04) 03.Sharpe & Numan - Change Your Mind (Extended Version) (8:21) "Change Your Mind" was a single released by Sharpe & Numan (a collaboration between Gary Numan and jazz keyboardist/producer Bill Sharpe, member of the jazz fusion group Shakatak). "Change Your Mind" debuted on the UK singles chart on February 9. 1985 peaking ar #17. In the United States "Change Your Mind" debuted on the Billboard Dace chart on June 29, 1985 spending five weeks on the survey peaking at #35. After the success of "Change Your Mind" further singles followed and an album “Automatic” was released in 1989. This US 12″ features an exclusive Razormaid remix by Joseph Watt in addition to the Wally Brill mixes.
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Do It For Love (Extended Dance Mix) (7:02) 02.Sheena Easton - Can't Wait Till Tomorrow (Dance Mix) (5:20) 03.Sheena Easton - Do It For Love (Instrumental Mix) (4:46) “Do It For Love” was the first single released from Sheena Easton’s seventh studio albu “Do You”. The song was produced by Nile Rodgers, the song and album marked a change from her pop sound to a funkier more club/dance feel. “Do It For Love” peaked at #29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on the Hot Dance Club Play Chart in 1985. The 12″ versions were remixed by James Farber who had also remixed “Angel” and “Material Girl” for Madonna.
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Dance Mix) (7:00) 02.Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Red Mix) (5:24) "Sugar Walls" is the second single from Sheena Easton's 1984 album A Private Heaven. It spent 16 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, nine of which were in the top 40. It reached #9 overall, as well as #3 on the R&B chart and #1 on the Dance chart. The song failed to chart well in Easton's native UK. It was composed by Alexander Nevermind, a pseudonym used by Prince. The song title is presumed to be a euphemism for the lining of a vagina, which was perhaps sufficiently subtle by itself, but the general content was considered suggestive enough to qualify the song for the "Filthy Fifteen." Although Easton's music video for "Sugar Walls" did not in itself feature any controversial visual content, some broadcasters refused the video airplay because of the sexual imagery of the song's lyrics. Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and Tipper Gore's PMRC criticized the song when it was first released.
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Swear (Dance Mix) (5:31) 02.Sheena Easton - Swear (Dub Mix) (3:28) "Swear" was a 1980s pop song by Tim Scott (McConnell) and released by Sire Records in 1983. "Swear" was covered by Sheena Easton for her 1984 album A Private Heaven. It reached #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year.
Tracklist: 01.Sheila E. - Special Medley (7:04) 02.Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre (Pts. I And II) (7:13) "Special Medley" is a 1985 12" single released only in Europe and Australia to help promote Sheila E.'s debut album Romance 1600 it features a medley of "The Glamorous Life", "Sister Fate" and "A Love Bizarre". The b-side "A Love Bizarre" was the last single taken from the album and was Sheila E.'s last major hit and her second biggest behind her debut single "The Glamorous Life". The song was performed in the film Krush Groove, in which Sheila E. also had a major supporting role. The song was a major hit and reached #1 on the Urban radio airplay and Dance/Club play charts. On other American charts, "A Love Bizarre" went to #2 on the U.S. R&B charts and #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Pop radio airplay charts. "A Love Bizarre"was written by Prince and Sheila E.. The song is a duet between both singers.
Tracklist: 01.Shriekback - Nemesis (Arch-Deviant Mix) (6:08) 02.Shriekback - Nemesis (7" Version) (3:45) 03.Shriekback - Suck (Live) (4:55) "Nemesis" is a song by English post-punk band from Kentish Town, London, Shriekback. The song was the first single released from the band's fourth studio album Oil & Gold released in 1985. "Nemesis" peaked at #94 on the UK singles chart in June of 1985 the single did not chart in the US but did recieve heavy club play. "Nemesis" is apparently about the hypothetical star orbiting the Sun, a theory published the year before the album's release, although the video features the 2000 AD character Nemesis the Warlock.
Tracklist: 01.Siedah Garrett - Do You Want It Right Now (Jellybean Remix) (6:39) 02.Deco - Survive (3:39) 03.John Van Tongeren With Jerry Hey - Show Me Your Stuff (6:30) "Do You Want It Right Now" is a song by American singer Siedah Garrett from the 1985 film Fast Forward. The song peaked at #63 on the US Billboard R&B chart, but became a bigger club hit reaching #3 on the Billboard Dance chart. The song has also been recorded by Taylor Dayne for her debut studio album Tell It to My Heart (1988). A lyric sample of it was also used in Gat Decor's song "Passion", as well as in Armand Van Helden's 2007 hit "I Want Your Soul".
Tracklist: 01.Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking (5:24) 02.Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking (Instrumental) (6:03) "Alive and Kicking" is a song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds. Released in 1985 as the first single from the band's most successful album, Once Upon a Time, it reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 4 in Canada, and peaked within the top 5 of several European countries including Italy, where the song reached number one.
Tracklist: 01.Simple Minds - Don’t You (Forget About Me) (Long Version) (6:33) 02.Simple Minds - A Brass Band In African Chimes (9:21) The original post for this song in 2015 I used the U.S. 12" which is pressed at 45 RPM however I always liked the European artwork a bit better, plus this is a cleaner sounding record to my ears. With all of the equipment upgrades that have been made since 2015 I think this is a superior transfer. I hope you like it. "Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a song performed by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. It was written and composed by producer Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, a guitarist and songwriter from the Nina Hagen band. The song plays during the opening (Schiff and Forsey's demo) and closing (Simple Minds' recording) credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Forsey asked Cy Curnin from The Fixx, Bryan Ferry and Billy Idol to record the song, but all three declined; Idol later performed a cover of it on his 2001 compilation album Greatest Hits. Schiff then suggested Forsey ask Simple Minds who, after refusing as well, agreed under the encouragement of their label, A&M. According to one account, the band “rearranged and recorded ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ in three hours in a north London studio and promptly forgot about it.” Continuing the rock direction recently taken on Sparkle in the Rain but also glancing back at their melodic synthpop past, it caught the band at their commercial peak and, propelled by the success of The Breakfast Club, became a number-one hit in the U.S. and around the world. It is the band’s only number-one hit on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart, staying atop for three weeks. While only reaching number seven in the UK, it stayed on the charts from 1985 to 1987, one of the longest time spans for any single in the history of the chart. The song did not appear on the band’s subsequent album Once Upon a Time but appeared on the 1992 best-of Glittering Prize 81/92. It has since been a fixture of the band’s live sets – with an extended audience participation section during its inclusion on the 2015 tour to promote the band’s Big Music album. Two versions were created for release. A short version of 4:23 appeared on the single and the original motion picture soundtrack album of The Breakfast Club. A longer version of 6:32 was released on 12″ single. This version contains longer breakdowns and drum fills, a second appearance of the bridge and a longer ending. John Leland from Spin wrote that “‘Don’t You Forget About Me,’ a romantic and melancholy dance track, therefore cuts ice both in the living room and on the dance floor.” Molly Ringwald who starred in The Breakfast Club recorded her own version of the song on her 2013 album Except Sometimes.
Tracklist: 01.Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) (Long Version) (6:32) 02.Simple Minds - A Brass Band In African Chimes (9:25) "Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a 1985 song performed by the band Simple Minds. The song is best known for being played during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. It was written by producer Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff (guitarist and songwriter from the Nina Hagen band). Forsey asked Cy Curnin from The Fixx, Bryan Ferry and Billy Idol to record the song, but all three declined; Idol later performed a cover of it on his 2001 compilation album Greatest Hits. Schiff then suggested Forsey ask Simple Minds who, after refusing as well, agreed under the encouragement of their label, A&M. According to one account, the band "rearranged and recorded 'Don’t You (Forget About Me)' in three hours in a north London studio and promptly forgot about it." Continuing the rock direction recently taken on Sparkle in the Rain but also glancing back at their melodic synthpop past, it caught the band at their commercial peak and, propelled by the success of The Breakfast Club, became a number-one hit in the U.S. and around the world. It is the band's only number-one hit on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart, staying atop for three weeks. While only reaching number seven in the UK, it stayed on the charts from 1985 to 1987, one of the longest time spans for any single in the history of the chart. The song did not appear on the band's subsequent album Once Upon a Time but appeared on the 1992 best-of Glittering Prize 81/92. It has since been a fixture of the band's live sets - with an extended audience participation section during its inclusion on the 2015 tour to promote the band's Big Music album. Two versions were created for release. A short version of 4:23 appeared on the single and the original motion picture soundtrack album of The Breakfast Club. A longer version of 6:32 was released on 12" single. This version contains longer breakdowns and drum fills, a second appearance of the bridge and a longer ending. John Leland from Spin wrote that "'Don't You Forget About Me,' a romantic and melancholy dance track, therefore cuts ice both in the living room and on the dance floor." Molly Ringwald who starred in The Breakfast Club recorded her own version of the song on her 2013 album Except Sometimes.
Tracklist: 01.Simply Red - Come To My Aid (Vocal / Survival Mix) (6:42) 02.Simply Red - Come To My Aid (Heavy Dub Version)) (6:00) 03.Simply Red - Granma's Hands (Vocal / Non-LP Bonus Track) (2:49) "Come To My Aid" was the second single released by English soul and pop band Simply Red. The song was taken from the bands debut album "Picture Book". Released in 1985 on Elektra records "Come To My aid" debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance chart on February 8, 1986 after spending eight weeks on the survey the song peaked at #13. In the United Kingdom the song reached #66.
Tracklist: 01.Simply Red - Money$ Too Tight (To Mention) (The Cutback Mix) (8:37) 02.Simply Red - Money$ Too Tight (To Mention) (7" Version) (3:46) 03.Simply Red - Money$ Too Tight (To Mention) (Instrumental Dub Version) (6:42) "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" (sometimes stylized as "Money$ Too Tight (to Mention)" in some of its single and album releases) is a song written and first recorded by The Valentine Brothers, John Valentine and Billy Valentine, and released as a single in 1982. It was covered by the British pop/soul group Simply Red in 1985. The Valentine Brothers' version peaked at #41 on the Billboard R&B charts, while the Simply Red single went to #13 on the UK charts in 1985 and #28 on the Billboard U.S. pop chart in 1986. It was Simply Red's first UK single. The song was also an international hit, reaching the Top 40 in several countries. The lyrics concern a person with economic problems, and mentions Reaganomics, a set of economic policies implemented by U.S. president Ronald Reagan in order to encourage the growth of the American economy. The lyrics include the lines "the old man that's over the hill", and "did the earth move for you, Nancy?" He wants to borrow money, first from his brother who responds,"Brother I'd like to help you but I'm unable to", then to his "Father, Father, almighty Father" who then responds "Money's too tight to mention".
Tracklist: 01.Sinitta - So Macho (Extended Dance Remix) (6:36) 02.Sinitta - Cruising (Remix) (7:31) "So Macho" is a song by American-British singer Sinitta. The song was released in 1985 as her self-titled début album's second single. Sinitta was both Simon Cowell's and Fanfare Records' first signing. Cowell had contacted record producer and songwriter George Hargreaves, who in turn provided the song "So Macho". Armed with a highly infectious pop record, Sinitta looked poised for success; however, Iain Burton changed his mind and called Cowell to advise he was pulling the plug on Fanfare Records. Convinced "So Macho" was destined to be a hit, Cowell persuaded Burton to give him £5,000 to release the record. The single was first released in late July 1985 and, like Sinitta's début single "Cruising", it quickly gained popularity in the gay clubs and on the Hi-NRG dance scene. Although the single failed to chart, it continued to sell throughout the summer, including 15,000 copies on import. The song's popularity led Cowell to make the decision to delete the single at the end of October 1985 to let demand build up again. As Christmas approached, the song found renewed popularity in straight clubs and discos. The single was re-released as a double A-side with "Cruising" on 17 February 1986. The record's sleeve was changed from an image of Sinitta to a cartoon macho man, in an effort to make clear to radio programers that it was a pop record, and not R&B or soul. The re-release was not an immediate success as it remained in the lower reaches of the charts. It was not until four months later that the single started gaining airplay and entered the top 40, upon which it quickly rose to number two in the UK Singles Chart. The song's belated video was recorded for £500 in a London flat belonging to one of Cowell's friends, in the hope of gaining TV exposure. Sinitta supplied her own wardrobe, and there was no budget for hair or makeup. It was certified gold by the BPI, and has sold 585,000 copies. Iain Burton's initial £5,000 investment became a profit of £1,000,000 and paved the way for Fanfare's future.
Tracklist: 01.Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust (Remix) (4:06) 02.Siouxsie And The Banshees - An Execution (3:54) 03.Siouxsie And The Banshees - Quaterdrawing Of The Dog (5:34) 04.Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust (Extended Eruption Mix) (6:48) "WAR WAR STUPID" Series "Cities in Dust" is a song by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees from their seventh studio album, Tinderbox (1986). It was released on 18 October 1985 as the album's lead single. The "Cities in Dust" 12-inch vinyl was the first Banshees' single release in the United States, on Geffen Records. "Cities in Dust" peaked at No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart. Although not Siouxsie and the Banshees' first song to enter the US Hot Dance Music.Club Play chart, it was their first significant success, climbing to No. 17. Although the song is about a Volcanic eruption it can also interpreted to include the aftermath of nuclear war leaving cities In Dust.
Tracklist: 01.Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way (Extended Version) (5:28) 02.Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way (Bonus Beats) (4:52) "Let's Go All the Way" is a song by American group Sly Fox. Released as a single in December 1985 from their debut studio album of the same name, the record entered the Billboard chart on December 28 and reached the top 10 in both the U.S. and the UK. Despite receiving considerable commercial and critical success, the group failed to match expectations with their later singles, and are sometimes referred to as a one-hit wonder. Original MTV veejay Martha Quinn has described "Let's Go All the Way" as "one of the funkiest songs ever." The track begins with synthesizer-processed chanting, with the lines "Simonini" repeating over a recurrent buzzing until drums and a synth-led riff begin. The duo of Gary "Mudbone" Cooper and Michael Camacho's harmonized vocals then come in, punctuated with deadpan "yeah, yeah, yeah"s. When released, the song was a top 10 hit in the United States, peaking at number seven, after reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart earlier in the year. It was a number one song on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart peaking on May 10, 1986. The song also hit number five in the Netherlands as well as No. 14 in Belgium and No. 27 in New Zealand. AllMusic notes that "the song's oddball mix of hip-hop, Latin pop, disco, and new wave, crossed radio formats, from R&B to Top-40 to 'Rock of the ‘80s' stations ruled by the Smiths and the Cure." On the strength of the single's multiformat success, the band's album hit the top 40 in two formats as well, peaking at number 31 on the Top 200 Albums chart and at number 34 on the Top R&B Albums chart. **The "Extended Version" here is exclusive to this U.D. & Canadian pressings. For the first couple minutes it sounds like the standard 5:28 extended mix that appears everywhere else...but scroll to the 2:40 mark...instead of guitars playing in the bridge, It's synthesizers. Also after the last chorus the structure changes...there's an extra chorus inserted before the "we can make a better way" alternate chorus...and an exclusive break before the "nah nah nah" part.
Tracklist: 01.Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way (Multi-Mix) (6:58) 02.Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way (Diamond Dub Mix) (5:16) 02.Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way (Short Blix Mix) (3:54) "Let's Go All the Way" is a song by American group Sly Fox. Released as a single in December 1985 from their debut studio album of the same name, the record entered the Billboard chart on December 28 and went Top 10 in both the U.S. and the UK. Despite receiving considerable commercial and critical success, the group failed to match expectations with their later singles, and are sometimes referred to as a one-hit wonder. When released, the song was a top 10 hit in the US, peaking at number seven, after reaching number three in the UK Singles Chart earlier in the year. AllMusic notes that "the song's oddball mix of hip-hop, Latin pop, disco, and new wave, crossed radio formats, from R&B to Top-40 to 'Rock of the ‘80s' stations ruled by the Smiths and the Cure." On the strength of the single's multiformat success, the band's album hit the Top 40 in two formats as well, peaking at number 31 on the Top 200 Albums chart and at number 34 on the Top R&B Albums chart. Released for the Europen market The 'Multi-Mix' remix by Les "Mix Doctor" Adams of DMC contains samples of "We Will Rock You" by Queen and "A Fly Girl" by Boogie Boys.
Tracklist: 01.Space Monkey - Come With Me (Extended Dance Mix) (7:24) 02.Space Monkey - Come With Me (LP Version) (4:16) 03.Space Monkey - Come With Me (Dub Version) (6:25) "Come With Me" is a 1985 single by British pop group Space Monkey, led by the singer–songwriter guitarist Paul Goodchild. The song was released as the second single from the LP "On the Beam". Space Monkey was not a "group" per se; Goodchild was the only person to appear on every one of On the Beam's tracks. Various session musicians were used, including Wham's backup band and members of Bow Wow Wow. Also contributing was keyboard player Adrian Lee, who would later join Mike + the Mechanics.
Tracklist: 01.Spelt Like This - Contract Of The Heart (S Mix) (6:00) 02.Spelt Like This - 12 Inch Extensive Massacre (4:59) "Contract Of The Heart" is a single by UK synth-pop band Spelt Like This. The single was produced by proilfic British pop production and songwriting team Stock, Aitken & Waterman under the Pseudonym W.A.S.P. the only time the organisation used this alias. "Contract Of The Heart" reached #91 on the UK singles chart in 1985. The band had recorded a full album according to guitarist Alan Rawlings but it was shelved. The b-side "12 Inch Extensive Massacre" is an instrumental track filled with samples from ganster movies.
Tracklist: 01.Spelt Like This - Stop This Rumour (The Lust Mix) (6:33) 02.Spelt Like This - The Alphabet (7:15) "Stop This Rumour" is a 1985 synth-pop single by UK trio Spelt Like This. The band only released two singles during their brief career both produced by Stock, Aitken & Waterman. The B-side "The Alphabet" is produced by the band & Nick Froome who also produced "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)" by Pet Shop Boys is cool dub track featuring a Speak & Spell machine.
Tracklist: 01.Stacey Q - Shy Girl (4:58) 02.Stacey Q - Shy Girl (Dub Version) (6:41) "Shy Girl" is the debut solo single by American pop singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Stacey Q. "Shy Girl" appeared on the long play cassette Stacey Q produced by Jon St. James and released by On The Spot Records. The cassette was limited to 500 copies. "Shy Girl" was only released in the U.S. on 7" and 12" formats. The singled did not chart but paved the way for her next single "Two Of Hearts". The "Dub Version" has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Starpoint - Object Of My Desire (Vocal/12" Version) (5:42) 02.Starpoint - Send Me A Letter (Vocal/LP Version) (4:58) 03.Starpoint - Object Of My Desire (Instrumental Version) (5:08) "Object of My Desire" is a song recorded by American group Starpoint from the album Restless. The song was released in 1985 by Elektra Records. The song was a major hit for the group, becoming their first single to crack the top ten on the R&B singles chart, reaching number 8, and it also entered the top 40 on the pop charts, peaking at number 25. It also entered the dance charts, peaking at number 12, and number 7 on the Dance "Maxi singles" charts. In United Kingdom, the song reached number 96 on the pop chart. In 2005, American DJ Dana Rayne released a eurotrance cover of the song that proved to be successful in the United Kingdom, charting at number 7 in early January.
Tracklist: 01.Starship - We Built This City (Special Club Mix) (7:00) 02.Starship - We Built This City (4:51) 03.Starship - Private Room (Instrumental) (4:55) "We Built This City" is a 1985 song by American rock band Starship, the debut single from the album Knee Deep in the Hoopla. It was written by English musicians Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, who were both living in Los Angeles at the time, and was originally intended as a lament against the closure of many of that city's live music clubs. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States, "We Built This City" topped the charts in Australia and Canada, peaked inside the top 10 of the charts in Germany, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland, the top 20 on the charts in Belgium, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and the top 30 of the charts in Austria and the Netherlands. The song has gained significant scorn, both for the inscrutability of its lyrics (notably the line "Marconi plays the mamba"), and for the contrast between the song's anti-corporate message and its polished, "corporate rock" sound. It topped a 2011 Rolling Stone poll of worst songs of the 1980s by a wide margin, and the magazines Blender and GQ both called it the worst song of all time. Billboard said that this "unusual rock 'n' roll anthem is as wise as it is rebellious." Cash Box called it "an ear-catching tune" and described it as "dance rock with sharp hooks." "We Built This City" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1986. The song was engineered by producer Bill Bottrell, written by Bernie Taupin, Martin Page, Dennis Lambert and Peter Wolf and arranged by Bottrell and Jasun Martz. The song was based on a demo by Page and Taupin with a darker feel and based on how clubs were dying in Los Angeles, leaving live performers without work. Wolf reworked the song's arrangement with a more upbeat tone. The song features Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick sharing lead vocals. MTV executive and former DJ Les Garland provided the DJ voiceover during the song's bridge. Additionally, some radio stations, with the help of jingle company JAM Creative Productions, inserted their own opening lines to promote their stations.
Tracklist: 01.Stephanie Mills - Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") (12" Version) (4:44) 02.Stephanie Mills - Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") (Instrumental) (4:44) 03.Stephanie Mills - Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") (12" Edit) (5:26) Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") is a 1985 single by American R&B/soul singer and songwriter Stephanie Mills released as the theme for the film "Fletch" starring Chevy Chase. Produced and written by Harold Faltermeyer the single peaked at #52 on the US Billboard Hot R&B chart on August 16, 1985 spending nine weeks on the survey. "Bit By Bit" aslo peaked at #15 dance and #78 on the Billboard Hot100.
Tracklist: 01.Steve Hall - Heartbeat (That's Emotion) (Extended Mix) (8:13) 02.Steve Hall - Operator (3:37) "Heartbeat (That's Emotion)" is a 1985 single by bass guitarist and keyboardist Steve Hall (Peter Ries). At the beginning of the eighties he appeared with the German pop star Sandra in most of her TV appearances and concerts. Sandra had originally recorded the song for her debut solo album "The Long Play". "Heartbeat (That's Emotion)" was the only single Steve Hall ever released inder this name.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (Extended Mix) (6:00) 02.Stevie Nicks - Rock A Little (Extended Version) (5:16) 03.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (7 Inch Mix) (4:27) "I Can't Wait" is a 1986 song by American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was the second single released off of her third studio album Rock a Little. The song peaked inside the US top 20 at #16 for two weeks and is one of only four of Nicks' singles to enter the US Dance charts peaking inside the top 30. It also charted in the UK, reaching #54 in the early months of 1986, her first single to chart there since 1981's "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". The song also featured on the charts at the same time as another song of the same title by Nu Shooz, something of a rare incidence. This UK 12" contains an extended version of the album track "Rock A Little" although it is not listed as such on the sleeve or record label. This version only appears on European issues of the 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (Rock Mix) (5:57) 02.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (Dance Mix) (6:20) 03.Stevie Nicks - The Nightmare (Special Remix) (6:38) 04.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (Dub Dance Mix) (4:23) 05.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (Dub Rock Mix) (5:46) Produced by Jimmy Iovine & Rick Nowles "I Can't Wait" was the second single taken from Rock a Little the third studio album by Stevie Nicks released in late 1985 while Fleetwood Mac were still on a lengthy hiatus following their album Mirage in 1982, "I Can't Wait" debuted on the Billbord Hot 100 on February 22, 1986. After staying on the charts for eight weeks the single peaked at #16 on March 8, 1986. The US 12" release of "I Can't Wait" contained five remixes, Chris Lord-Alge contributed the Rock Mix and the Dub Rock Mix while Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero worked their magic on the Dance Mix and Dub Dance Mix. The 12" also features a Special Remix of the album track "The Nightmare" also remixed by Chris Lord-Alge.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Wonder - Go Home (Special Re-Mix) (9:22) 02.Stevie Wonder - Go Home (Instrumental) (8:33) "Go Home" is a 1985 hit single performed by Stevie Wonder. The song showcased the narrator's plea to a young woman to go home, though the girl tries to get the narrator to stay with her. In the U.S., the song peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #10 on the Hot 100 and, to date, is Wonder's last song to reach the U.S. top ten on the Hot 100. "Go Home" also topped both the dance chart and the Adult Contemporary chart. Stevie performed this song as early as the 7 May 1983 episode of Saturday Night Live and nearly two years later at the 1985 Grammy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, in the famous synthesizer jam with other contemporaries Howard Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Thomas Dolby. Like "Part-Time Lover", the song was released with a special 12" version.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover (12" Version) (8:19) 02.Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover (Instrumental) (8:16) "Part-Time Lover" is a song by American R&B singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder, released as the first single from his twentieth studio album, In Square Circle (1985). The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B, dance, and adult contemporary charts, becoming Wonder's final number one hit to date. The song's simultaneous chart successes made Wonder the first artist to score a number-one hit on four different Billboard charts. The song was also released as a special 12" version. Lyrically, it tells the story of a man who is cheating on his wife with a mistress, only to find out in the end that his wife is cheating on him as well. "Part-Time Lover" also reached number three on the UK Singles Chart thanks in large part to a performance by Wonder on Top of the Pops in late 1985. The song featured R&B singer Luther Vandross singing the ad-libs and backing vocals, in addition to Syreeta Wright and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire. Wonder earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1986, for the song. Wonder is noted in the liner notes of the 4-CD set Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection Volume 2 1972-1992 as describing the music for the song as an ode to "You Can't Hurry Love" and "My World Is Empty Without You", both by the Supremes, former Motown labelmates of Wonder.
Tracklist: 01.Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free ("Jellybean" Dance Mix) (8:00) 02.Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Album Version) (4:13) 03.Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Torch Song Mix) (4:52) 04.Sting - Another Day (3:58) "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" is the first single released from Sting's solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. It is also the opening track of the album, and is featured on Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994 as well as The Very Best of Sting & The Police. Like much of the album, the song has heavy jazz influences, and was a major hit, peaking at number one on the US Album Rock Tracks chart for three weeks. On the US pop chart, it peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 17 on the US R&B chart, number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 18 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart. A portion of the song was later used for Sting's 1987 hit "We'll Be Together" from ...Nothing Like the Sun. The single launched a long string of singles(stretching over three albums) where Sting collaborated with New Orleans saxophonist and one-time Tonight Show bandleader Branford Marsalis. The song was also performed at The Brits in February 1995 with M People. He duetted on the song with the band's lead singer, Heather Small and this track was given the dance treatment by the band who were also backed by a 100-strong Gospel Choir at the Earls Court Arena during the annual music awards show. Sting said that he wrote the song as an "antidote" to the Police's 1983 song, "Every Breath You Take", which he also wrote. The song was also lampooned by The Dead Milkmen in the song "If You Love Somebody, Set Them on Fire," from their 1990 album Metaphysical Graffiti. The single B-side consists of a studio recording of the song "Another Day" which would appear the following year in a live version on Sting's live album Bring On the Night.
Tracklist: 01.Sting - Love Is The Seventh Wave (New Mix) (4:07) 02.Sting - Consider Me Gone (Live) (4:48) “Love Is the Seventh Wave” was the second single and second track from Sting’s 1985 solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. The song is supposedly about love being the seventh wave, or the strongest wave in a series of waves, thus wiping out any sort of problems. It concludes with a brief, self-mocking reference to Sting’s biggest hit song with The Police, “Every Breath You Take”, which had been about the dark side of love that leads to sexual jealousy and obsession. The single contained a different mix of the song than the album mix, as well as a live version of “Consider Me Gone.” “Love Is The Seventh Wave” debuted in the US Billboard Top 40 on November 23, 1985. The song remained in the top 40 for seventeen weeks peaking at #9.
Tracklist: 01.T.X.T. - Girl's Got A Brand New Toy (The Mega-Gigantic-120 dB Artlab-Mix) (7:25) 02.T.X.T. - Hot Was The Rainy Night (3:25) "Girl's Got A Brand New Toy" is a 1985 single by German pop duo T.X.T.. The single was a club hit in Europe especially in Italy where it reached #4. The duo released a few more singles and a full length album then disbanded.
Tracklist: 01.Talk Talk - Why Is It So Hard? (12" U.S. Remix - Extended Version) (6:05) 02.Talk Talk - Talk Talk (12" Mix - Extended Version) (4:32) 03.Talk Talk - My Foolish Friend (12" Mix - Extended Version) (5:27) 04.Talk Talk - It's My Life (12" Mix - Extended Version) (6:18) 05.Talk Talk - Dum Dum Girl (12" Remix - Extended Version) (5:21) 06.Talk Talk - Such A Shame (12" U.S. Remix - Extended Version) (6:25) Talk Talk were an English musical group, active from 1981 to 1991. The group had a string of international hit singles including "Talk Talk", "It's My Life", "Such a Shame", "Dum Dum Girl", "Life's What You Make It" and ". In their later years the band's commercial appeal receded, but their critical reputation increased as they moved from synthpop to a more experimental form. Their final two albums, Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock, were highly acclaimed and remain influential to experimental alternative rock genres, especially post-rock. "It's My Mix" was a compilation EO released in 1985 in Canada and Italy only (this is the Italian pressing) and contains six extended remixes of Talk Talk hits. It also features a giant size poster of the photograph on the sleeve. 'Why is it so hard' was originally written by Talk Talk as a song for Michael Apred's film "First born". The 7" version of the track was first released on EMI's compilation album "Asides Besides" in 1998. The 12" US remix is only available on this EP - and has so far not been released on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Talking Heads - Road To Nowhere (4:19) 02.Talking Heads - Television Man (Extended Mix) (8:00) "Road to Nowhere" is a song by Talking Heads, from the 1985 album Little Creatures. It also appeared on Best of Talking Heads, Sand in the Vaseline: Popular Favorites, the Once in a Lifetime box set and the Brick box set. The song was released as a single in 1985 and reached number 25 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and number 6 in the British and German singles chart. It also made #8 on the Dutch Top 40. The video, released to promote the single, was directed by David Byrne and Stephen R. Johnson and features the band and various objects revolving, as if in their own "road to nowhere," and it was nominated for "Best Video of the Year" at the MTV Video Music Awards 1986. According to the sleeve of Talking Heads compilation Once in a Lifetime, Byrne added the choral intro after deciding the song in itself was embarrassingly simplistic and monotonous. "Road to Nowhere" is heard during the ending of the 1985 movie The Peanut Butter Solution and the 1989 film Little Monsters. It is also featured in the 1994 film Reality Bites. It was featured on an advertisement for the 2006 final of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. It is also heard at the end of the 2008 film Religulous.
Tracklist: 01.Tavares - Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (Irresistible Angel Mix) (6:57) 02.Tavares - Whodunit (Extended Remix) (5:55) "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" is a disco song written by Freddie Perren and Keni St. Lewis. It was recorded by the American band Tavares in 1976. The song was released as a single from the album Sky High! and was split into two parts. The first part was 3 minutes and 28 seconds in length, while the second part was 3 minutes and 10 seconds. The total length is over 6 minutes. "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1976. It also peaked at #3 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and spent two weeks at #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song would also afford the group an international chart hit, reaching #1 in the Netherlands, and charting in Australia (#30), Canada (#11), and the UK (#4). In 1985 the song was remixed by Dutch DJ, Producer and Mastermixer Ben Liebrand. This version re-entered the UK singles chart in February 1986 peaking at #12.
Tracklist: 01.Taxxi - Still In Love (Dance Mix) (6:58) 02.Taxxi - Still In Love (Dub Mix) (5:57) 03.Taxxi - Still In Love (Unavailable Anywhere Else Mix) (3:49) "Still In Love" is a 1985 song by English rock band Taxxi. They first came to prominence in the early 1980s with a few minor AOR hit singles and some MTV airplay. Scottish-born singer and guitarist David Cumming, keyboardist Colin Payne, and drummer Jeffrey Nead formed the band in London in the late-1970s. "Still In Love" was remixed for a 12" single which received minor club airplay in the U.S. The song was taken from the band's third studio LP "Expose". "Still In Love" reached #36 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Urban Mix) (5:59) 02.Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Instrumental) (4:31) "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a song by English band Tears for Fears. Originally released in the UK on 22 March 1985, it was the band's ninth single release in the United Kingdom (the third from their second LP: Songs from the Big Chair) and seventh UK Top 30 chart hit, peaking at number two in April 1985. In the U.S., it was the lead single from the album and gave the band their first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit on 8 June 1985, remaining there for two weeks. It also reached number-one on both the Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot Dance Singles Sales charts in the U.S. The song has since become the pinnacle of Tears for Fears' chart success.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels (Re-Mix) (4:16) 02.Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels (Edited Version/The Medley) (7:40) "Head over Heels" is a song by British new wave band Tears for Fears. It was the band's tenth single release in the United Kingdom (the fourth taken from their second LP, Songs from the Big Chair) and eighth UK Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 12 in July 1985. In the United States, it was the third single from the album and continued the band's run of hits there, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A limited edition four-leaf-clover-shaped picture disc was issued for the single's release in the UK. The song was also an international success, reaching the Top 40 in several countries. On this special canadian only 12" promo the mix titles are not shown on the labels. The sleeve states " Head Over Heels (The Re-Mixed + Edited Version / The Medley)".
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Shout (US Remix) (8:02) 02.Tears For Fears - Shout (UK Remix) (7:40) 03.Tears For Fears - The Big Chair (3:18) "Shout" is a 1984 song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley and sung by Orzabal (with Curt Smith duetting on the chorus), it was the band's eighth single release (the second taken from their second LP Songs from the Big Chair) and sixth UK Top 40 hit, peaking at #4 in January 1985. In the USA, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 3 August 1985 and remained there for three weeks. "Shout" would become one of the most successful pop songs of 1985, eventually reaching the Top Ten in 25 countries.
Tracklist: 01.Teena Marie - 14K (Extended Version-Dance Mix) (6:31) 02.Teena Marie - 14K (Extended Version-Dance Mix Instrumental) (6:26) "14K"' was a song recorded for the soundtrack to the film The Goonies by American R&B singer Teena Marie. "14K" debuted on the U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on October12, 1985 peaking at #87 after spending three weeks on the survey. "14K" was only released in the United States.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Feel The Raindrops (Extended Version) (4:55) 02.The Adventures - Nowhere Near Me (4:31) 03.The Adventures - Tristesse En Vitesse (4:01) "Feel the Raindrops" was the third single released by Irish rock band the Adventures. The song was taken from the band's debut LP Theodore and Friends. "Feel the Raindrops" debuted on the UK singles chart on June 29, 1985 peaking at #58.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Across The Sea Mix) (6:12) 02.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Instrumental) (5:16) "Send My Heart" is a song by Northern Irish band the Adventures, released in 1984 as the second single from their debut album Theodore and Friends also titled The Adventures in the US. The song peaked at #62 in the UK and #24 in Germany as well as #44 in Italy, and #92 in Australia. The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the horror movie Demons (Italian: Dèmoni) the same year.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Two Rivers (Extended Re-Mix) (7:21) 02.The Adventures - Love In Chains (Live) (3:26) 03.The Adventurers - Always (Live) (3:58) “Two rivers” is a single by Northern Irish rock band The Adventures, formed in Belfast in 1984. The song was written by guitarist Pat Gribben and reached number 96 in the UK Singles Chart it was released as the fourth and final single from the band’s debut album Theodore and Friends.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - Breakfast (5:28) 02.The Associates - Breakfast Alone (5:44) 03.The Associates - Kites (5:51) "Breakfast" was the third single taken from the fourth studio album Perhaps by Scottish post-pun/new wave band The Associates. The single debuted on the UK singles chart on January 19, 1985 peaking at #49. The epic string laden drama of "Breakfast". It is possibly Billy Mackenzie’s greatest single moment, the melancholic piano motif setting the scene for an entire film noir in five minutes with its widescreen dramatics and mournful tension.
Tracklist: 01.The Associates - Take Me To The Girl (12" Mix) (6:30) 02.The Associates - The Girl That Took Me (4:49) 03.The Associates - Perhaps Perhaps (4:16) 04.The Associates - Take Me To The Girl (Instrumental) (4:23) "Take Me To The Girl" is a single released by Scottish post-punk/new wave band The Associates released on October 11, 1985 as a one off single. "Take Me To The Girl: debuted on the UK singles chart on November 19, 1985 only managing to peak at #95. After the release of this single there would be a three year gap before the next Associates release in 1988.
Tracklist: 01.The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew - The Super Bowl Shuffle (Vocal Mix) (5:50) 02.The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew - The Super Bowl Shuffle (Extended Vocal Mix) (6:27) 03.The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew - The Super Bowl Shuffle (Instrumental Mix) (5:32) "The Super Bowl Shuffle" is a rap song performed by players of the Chicago Bears football team during 1985. It was released 3 months prior to their win in Super Bowl XX, peaking at No. 41 in February, 1986 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The 1985 rap hit recorded by the players of the Chicago Bears known as the “Super Bowl Shuffle” instantly became a mainstream phenomenon. The single sold more than a half-million copies and reached No. 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making the Chicago Bears the only American professional team of any sport with a hit single. The Bears finished with a 15–1 record for the 1985 season. Randy Weigand, a die-hard Bears fan and music lover, had the idea to write, produce, and choreograph a rap song for the Chicago Bears. Weigand's girlfriend, cheerleader Courtney Larson, introduced them to Willie Gault who put them in touch with other Bears players and the “Super Bowl Shuffle” was born. The lyrics related to each player and his craft on the field, and fame in the community. “The Super Bowl Shuffle” fell in line with the Bears high-media attention as they completed their one-loss regular season. The Bears backed up their musical strutting by dominating their playoff opponents and hammering the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl by a score of 46–10, the most lopsided victory in Super Bowl history at the time (the record was broken just four years later when the San Francisco 49ers beat the Denver Broncos by a score of 55–10 in Super Bowl XXIV). The 1985 Chicago Bears were the first sports team to have their own rap video. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1985 for best rhythm and blues performance by a duo or group, eventually losing to "Kiss". The 20th Anniversary DVD was released in 2004, including the making of the video, outtakes, and the music video itself. Julia Meyer has kept the copyright to the video. Over $300,000 in profits from the song and music video was donated to the Chicago Community Trust to help needy families in Chicago with clothing, shelter, and food. This was consistent with Walter Payton's rap lyrics in the song: "Now we're not doing this because we're greedy, the Bears are doing it to feed the needy."
Tracklist: 01.The Concept - Mr. D.J. (Vocal) (5:35) 02.The Concept - Mr. D.J. (Instrumental) (5:19) "Mr. D.J." is an early 4th & Broadway release from 1985 by the group The Concept. Eric “Rico” Reed provides the voice of the DJ as he listens to callers requests over a cyclic, funk groove. A great party track to start the weekend. And did I mention the bass line.
Tracklist: 01.The Creatures - Solar Eclipse (6:07) 02.The Creatures - Just In The Name Of Love (5:11) Today in North America we celebrate a rare astronomical event the Total Solar Eclipse. This is the First Total Solar Eclipse in USA Since 1979. This is the first total eclipse of the Sun visible from the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) since February 26, 1979. The last time a total eclipse was visible from coast to coast was on June 8, 1918.. As many Americans put on their eclipse glasses or make home-made viewing stations I thought it would be fun to post this for those who will make this cosmic celebration an event. If the eclipse bug has truly bitten you, then you won't be able to wait until the next North American total solar eclipse in 2024. "Solar Eclipse" is song by Italian band The Creatures not to ne confused with the British band of the same name. The Italo Disco band is one of the lost meteors of the 1980s. The Creatures consists of members Mario Flores and Maurizio Sangineto. "Solar Eclipse" was taken from the album "Illusion" released in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary (Howling Mix) (8:21) 02.The Cult - Assault On Sanctuary (7:28) "She Sells Sanctuary" is a song by the British rock band the Cult. It is from their 1985 album Love and was released as a single in May of that year, peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. "She Sells Sanctuary" was the last song to be recorded with the Cult's longtime drummer, Nigel Preston, who was fired from the band shortly after its release. According to Billy Duffy, the iconic introduction effects were the result of the fact that all of the guitar effects pedals were on at the same time. The recording was edited to include the introduction with the effects, whereas earlier versions started the song more abruptly. After its release in 1985, the single reached number 36 during a six-week run on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart in 1986.
Tracklist: 01.The Cure - In Between Days (LP Version) (2:58) 02.The Cure - In Between Days (Extended Version) (4:00) 03.The Cure - Stop Dead (Previously Unreleased) (4:03) "In Between Days" (sometimes listed as "Inbetween Days" or "In-Between Days") is a song by the English rock band The Cure, released in July 1985 as the first single from the band's sixth album The Head on the Door. The song was a big international success. In the UK, it was the band's ninth chart single and their fourth consecutive Top 20 hit; while in the US it was their first single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 99. It was a Top 20 hit in Australia and New Zealand and also charted in several European countries, increasing the popularity of the band. The song is poppy and upbeat, featuring strummed acoustic guitars under a snappy synthesizer riff, although the song's lyrical themes of aging, loss and fear do not particularly reflect the upbeat tempo of the music. It features a distinctive drum intro by Boris Williams and a bass line reminiscent of "Dreams Never End" by New Order. The extended version, only released on the 12" single in North America, features a longer introduction to the song.
Tracklist: 01.The Damned - Grimly Fiendish (The Bad Trip Mix) (5:08) 02.The Damned - Grimly Fiendish (7" Version) (3:48) 03.The Damned - Edward The Bear (3:50) "Grimly Fiendish" is a single by English band The Damned, released in 1985, the song was the band's biggest hit since 1979, reaching No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1985. The song takes its title (although misspelled for copyright reasons) from a character - Grimly Feendish - The Rottenest Crook in the World – in the UK children's Wham!, Pow! and Smash! comics from the 1960s, as well as Cor!, Shiver & Shake, Monster Fun and Buster in the 1970s and 1980s. Created by Leo Baxendale, Grimly is an over-ambitious and generally incompetent, childlike criminal mastermind, who is often shown wearing a long, black coat, starting initially as the villainous foil to Eagle-Eye, Junior Spy. Although popular enough to merit his own strip, the regular restructuring or shelving of his strip due to the comics he appeared in being merged with others meant that he never achieved longevity in any single publication, though he was a staple in many IPC/Fleetway comic annuals until the 1980s. The inspiration behind the song is a throwaway remark by a BBC Radio One DJ, who wondered whether anyone still remembered the character. The lyrics depict Grimly on trial for being a bad influence on children, but protesting that he was never given much of a chance (an allegory to his fate in the comic world).
Tracklist: 01.The Dream Academy - Life In A Northern Town (Extended) (5:18) 02.The Dream Academy - Test Tape No.3 (5:04) 03.The Dream Academy - Life In A Northern Town (7" Mix) (4:15) 04.The Dream Academy - Poised On The Edge Of Forever (3:52) "Life in a Northern Town" is a pop song by The Dream Academy, an English dream pop group. The song is the first single from their 1985 self-titled debut, The Dream Academy. Reaching #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 1986, it is also their highest-peaking chart single in the US. The Dream Academy released the original version in 1985 as the first single from their self-titled album. It was a Top Ten pop hit for them, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. There were two different versions of the music video. The first one was made in 1984 and was filmed in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire, England. It was directed by Tim Pope. The second version was filmed in 1985 and was directed by Leslie Libman and Larry Williams. It was filmed in and around Newcastle upon Tyne with some scenes filmed in Manchester in the UK and in the USA. The video featured footage from one of their first TV appearances, on the British music show The Tube. The lyrics are references to English singer-songwriter Nick Drake, who suffered from depression and insomnia throughout his life and often reflected those topics in his lyrics. Gilbert Gabriel, a member of The Dream Academy and co-writer of the song, has also said that the inspiration for the tune came from his experience at Dartington College of Arts. Nick Drake died of an antidepressant overdose in 1974 at the age of twenty six, but his music has influenced songwriters and guitarists well after his death. He was best known for sombre pieces composed on his favorite instrument, the guitar, and The Dream Academy intended the song as a tribute to Drake. The song, which took a year to record, also includes elements of classical music, an "african-esque" chant, and hints of psychedelia.
Tracklist: 01.The Dream Academy - Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (3:05) 02.The Dream Academy - Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (Instrumental) (3:05) 03.The Dream Academy - In Places On The Run (3:38) 04.The Dream Academy - The Party (Acoustic Version) (3:45) "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" is a song originally performed by British group The Smiths. It was released as the B-side of "William, It Was Really Nothing" in 1984 and later featured on the compilation albums Hatful of Hollow and Louder Than Bombs. The Dream Academy covered "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" in 1984. This version peaked at #83 in the UK Singles Chart. The instrumental version of the song is the better known cover version, since it was used in the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (during the Art Institute scene) along with an other Dream Academy song "The Edge of Forever". A similar (but vocal) single later appeared on the compilation album, Somewhere in the Sun... Best of the Dream Academy.
Tracklist: 01.The Dream Academy - The Love Parade (12") (6:16) 02.The Dream Academy - The Love Parade (7") (3:46) 03.The Dream Academy - Girl In A Million (For Edie Sedgwick) (3:47) "The Love Parade" is the fourth single released by The Dream Academy. It was a more "edgy" song than their previous singles, made so by the inclusion of implied themes of adultery and erotic temptation in the lyrics, and was arranged to a brisk bossa nova-esque beat which was in stark contrast to the style of the group's first single Life In A Northern Town . There were two additional singles released in the UK by Blanco y Negro, a 7" shaped picture disc and a second limited edition release. The Love Parade is the only song on The Dream Academy's eponymous album not to be produced by David Gilmour. Instead, the band recruited Alan Tarney to work with them on the track. Tarney was brought in at the suggestion of Rough Trade Records founder Geoff Travis to work on "The Love Parade". "What happened was, we had a pretty good demo for “Love Parade,” and we loved it, and when we made the record with David, somehow we never got 'round to it". Lead vocalist Nick Laird-Clowes noted that Tarney brought some "real special techniques" to the table: he tracked the vocals "12 or 15 times" during certain portions of the song. There were high hopes for the single, especially from Warner, and there was some degree of promotion of the song (such as a live performance on American Bandstand). However, the single failed to live up to the expectations of their debut single, "Life in a Northern Town", just making the top 40 (#36) in the US and reaching #68 in the UK.
Tracklist: 01.The Family - The Screams Of Passion (Extended Version) (6:45) 02.The Family - Yes (LP Version) (4:25) "The Screams Of Passion" is a song by The Family a band formed by Prince, and one of the first signed to his record label, Paisley Park Records. "The Screams of Passion" was released as the first single from their self titled debut album. The song was written by Prince, but credited to St. Paul Peterson and Susannah Melvoin. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 29, 1985 peaking at #63 after spending six weeks on the survey. "The Screams Of Passion" became a top ten single on the U.S. R&B chart peaking at #9. The Family consisted of St. Paul (vocals, keyboards), Susannah Melvoin (vocals), Jellybean Johnson (drums) and Eric Leeds (saxophone and flute).
Tracklist: 01.The Fink Brothers - Mutants In Mega-City One (Mutie Mix) (5:02) 02.The Fink Brothers - Mutant Blues (3:05) "Mutants in Mega-City One" was a non-LP single by The Fink Brothers a short-lived alter ego created by Madness members Suggs and Chas Smash, working under the aliases Angel and Ratty Fink. The single reached $50 on the UK singles chart in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.The Firm - Radioactive (Special Remix) (5:53) 02.The Firm - City Sirens/Live In Peace (Live) (10:00) "Radioactive" is a song by English rock band The Firm. It was the first single released from their eponymous début album The Firm, where it was the fifth track. It was written by Paul Rodgers. A compact and straightforward rock song from the 1980s, structured with Tony Franklin's fretless bass hook at the beginning, combined with Jimmy Page's guitar scratch on the third line in the verse, Rodgers' reverbed vocal, and followed by a wah pedal inflected guitar solo. Chris Slade plays a steady drum beat throughout. On live performances, the song was introduced with a drum solo from Slade, leading into Franklin's opening bass line. Page utilized his brown 1960s Fender Telecaster guitar featuring a Parsons and White B-string bender on tour with this song. Their self-titled album, appearing on Atlantic Records, cracked the Billboard Top 20 on the strength of this single. Jimmy Page broke with the past and participated in the recording for the music video and single, the first time he had done both since the late 1960s. Page can be seen miming to the recording with his famous red doubleneck 1971 Gibson EDS-1275 guitar. In March 1985, MTV began heavily promoting the video, although the track was a modest seller, reaching #28 in America and topping the Top Rock Tracks chart for one week. "Radioactive" was also released as a 12" single and limited edition picture disc. Paul Rodgers still performs this song during his solo sets and it appears on the 2007 Paul Rodgers: Live In Glasgow DVD.
Tracklist: 01.The Flaming Mussolinis - My Cleopatra (Extended Remix) (5:04) 02.The Flaming Mussolinis - My Cleopatra (Single Version) (3:28) 03.The Flaming Mussolinis - Privilege (3:08) "My Cleopatra" is a song by The Flaming Mussolinis a new wave band from from Teesside UK who released two albums, and had a minor UK hit with "My Cleopatra" which peaked at #79 in the UK. After releasing five singles the band split in 1988.
Tracklist: 01.The Monroes - Let's Go (12" Version) (5:01) 02.The Monroes - Beating Of A Lover's Heart (4:21) 03.The Monroes - Let's Go (3:23)
"Curiosity" was the first single released by the Jets from their critically and commercially successful debut album The Jets. This was a successful single on the R&B chart in the U.S., peaking at number eight. In the Uk the single reached number fourty one.
Tracklist: 01.The Motels - Shame (Dance Mix) (7:16) 02.The Motels - Save The Last Dance For Love (4:21) 03.The Motels - Shame (Red Mix) (5:22) "Shame" was the first single taken from the fifth studio album "Shock" by American new wave band from Berkeley, California The Motels. The single became a top thirty hit in the United States peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.The song also became a hit in Australia reaching #18 and Canada where it reached #25.
Tracklist: 01.The Power Station - Murderess (4:18) 02.The Power Station - Murderess (Edit Version) (3:41) "Murderess" is a promotional-only 12" vinyl single by The Power Station, released in the USA by Capitol Records during 1985. The song was slated to be released as the fourth single from The Power Stations debut album but instead only made it to the promotional stage. The 12" includes the rare "Edit" and is housed in a custom picture sleeve. The Power Station was made up of singer Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar).
Tracklist: 01.The Power Station - Some Like It Hot And The Heat Is On (Extended Version) (6:39) 02.The Power Station - Some Like It Hot (7" Mix) (3:46) 03.The Power Station - The Heat Is On (Instrumental) (3:20) 16Bit "Some Like It Hot" is a song recorded by English–American rock supergroup The Power Station made up of singer Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar). Bernard Edwards, also of Chic, was involved on the studio side as recording producer. It was the first single released from the group's 1985 eponymous debut album. Released by Capitol/Parlophone Records in 1985. It was the band's biggest hit, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The video featured the transgender model Caroline Cossey (also known as Tula). The song was featured in the 1985 film National Lampoon's European Vacation. "What we really wanted to do was put this drummer out there in a way that we felt he deserved, so that song particularly was sort of designed to really showcase Tony," said bassist John Taylor. "I flew to Nassau in the Bahamas, which was where Robert Palmer lived at the time, and played him the demo that Andy and I had written and said, 'We’ve got this idea that we’re calling "Some Like It Hot."' And he just looked at me and said, 'And some sweat when the heat is on.' I was, like, 'Yes! That’ll do…'" The Power Station were living a lavish, drug-fueled lifestyle during the recording of the album, which made focusing difficult. "I had to be, like, strapped to the desk if I was gonna get a bass line finished, because I was just all over the place," John Taylor said.
Tracklist: 01.The Star Sisters - He's The 1 (I Love) (Dance Mix) (8:02) 02.The Star Sisters - He's The 1 (I Love) (Dub Mix) (7:34) The Star Sisters were a female Dance/Pop trio from The Netherlands that were very popular during the 1980s, most notably as the ladies who performed the chorus as members of Jaap Eggermont's studio act Stars on 45 and in a spinoff in which they performed as The Andrews Sisters in a medley that charted internationally in 1984. The members were Sylvana van Veen (B. 1950), Patricia Paay (B. April 7, 1949) and Yvonne Keeley (B. September 6, 1952). Paay and Keeley are sisters in real life. In 1984, they performed a song (during the film's end credits) on the Japanese film The Return of Godzilla. Between 1983 and 1987 the group released only six hits in Europe, including their best known hits "Are You Ready For My Love" in 1986 and "He's The 1 (I Love)" in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.The Time - The Bird (Remix) (6:26) 02.The Time - My Drawers (Edit) (3:43) "The Bird" was the sixth and final track on The Time's third album Ice Cream Castle, and, in the Summer/Fall of 1984, The Bird was released as the album's second single. The Bird was written by Morris Day and Prince under the pseudonym Jamie Starr. While reflecting on the track's history on Facebook in 2014, Jesse Johnson wrote "I wrote a 4 track version on 1999 tour, Prince kinda like the hook, he threw the rest of what I did in the trash can as he commenced to write and performed a straight heater." Johnson's name was initially included in the credits when submitted for copyright in May 1984, but after he left the band, his name was removed from the credits when the track was released. It was co-produced by Morris Day and Prince under the name The Starr Company. The song also features in the movie Purple Rain. The released recording is a live recording from The Time's concert at First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, on 4 October 1983, and features no musical input by Prince; it is, in fact, the only track on the album to feature the entire line-up of The Time, as the studio tracks were recorded almost entirely by Prince and Morris Day. Prince and Morris Day did record a studio version of this song also, however, three months after the live recording, on 4 January 1984 (three days after additional recording on We Can Fuck (later released as We Can Funk), and the day before Oliver's House and The Belle Of St. Mark), but the decision was made to release the live version on the album instead, closing the album in a similar way to Purple Rain, perhaps because of the inclusion of the song in the movie Purple Rain. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 23, 1985 spending thirteen weeks on the survey peaking at #36.
Tracklist: 01.Thereza Bazar - Too Much In Love (Smooch Mix) (6:04) 02.Thereza Bazar - English Girl - Should Not No! No! (4:54) "Too Much In Love" is a 1985 single by Canadian-born British singer Thereza Bazar, best known as one half of the pop duo, Dollar. Bazar released one solo album in 1985 called The Big Kiss, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Arif Mardin. The album reportedly cost half a million pounds to produce and generated media attention, but according to Bazar, the album's circulation was poor due to a mix-up at the record company, with the album unavailable at the time of its advertised release. The album and it's singles failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.This Island Earth - Take Me To The Fire (Extended Version) (6:18) 02.This Island Earth - Pearl Of Love (5:46) 03.This Island Earth - Take Me To The Fire (Instrumental) (4:16) "Take Me To The Fire" is a song by new wave band from Liverpool This Island Earth. The band signed with Magnet Records Ltd. and a recording session with German music producer Zeus B. Held in June 1984 made way for the production of two singles before the band disappeared into 80s obscurity. The band id record a full length LP but it was shelved and has never been released.
Tracklist: 01.Thomas Leer - Heartbeat (Cardiac Mix) (7:53) 02.Thomas Leer - Control Yourself (Out Of Control Mix) (8:15) "Heartbeat" is a 1985 single by Scottish musician Thomas Leer who as well as releasing a number of albums and singles in his own right, was also one half (the other being Claudia Brücken) of the 1980s synth-pop band Act. "Heartbeat" was taken from Leer's fifth studio album The Scale Of Ten.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Don't Mess With Doctor Dream (Smackattack!) (6:10) 02.Thompson Twins - Very Big Business (5:05) "Don't Mess With Doctor Dream" is the second single by the band Thompson Twins taken from the 1985 album Here's to Future Days. It was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. The single peaked at No. 15 in the UK, spending six weeks on the chart. In the US the single failed to chart. A promotional music video was made for to the single version of the song and was directed by Godley & Creme along with Meiert Avis.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - King For A Day (Extended Mix) (8:02) 02.Thompson Twins - Rollunder (Extended Version) (6:44) "King For A Day" is a 1985 song by the British band the Thompson Twins. It was released as the third single from the band's fifth album Here's To Future Days. It was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. The single peaked at #22 in the UK, spending six weeks on the chart and would be the band's final UK Top 40 hit. The single fared better in America where it peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and also peaked at #13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The B-side, "Rollunder", was exclusive to this single with two versions; a shorter 7" version and an extended version. It is a variation of the band's song "Roll Over", which was planned for release as a single earlier in 1985 but withdrawn from sale at the last moment.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Lay Your Hands On Me (Single Version) (3:57) 02.Thompson Twins - The Lewis Carol (Adventures In Wonderland) (4:13) 03.Thompson Twins - Lay Your Hands On Me (Extended Version) (6:00) "Lay Your Hands on Me" is a 1984 song by the British band Thompson Twins. It was the first single to be released from their 1985 album Here's To Future Days, and was released in the UK almost a year in advance of the album. It was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway. There are two main versions of the song, with various edits and remixes of the two. The first version was produced by Alex Sadkin & Tom Bailey was released in late 1984 in Europe and Australia. The 1985 version was a reworking co-produced by Nile Rodgers, adding electric guitar and a gospel choir and released as a single in the US (this version appeared on the album). The single peaked at #13 in the UK, spending nine weeks on the chart. The single fared better in America where it peaked at #6 on the US Billboard 100 and also peaked at #46 on the US Dance /Club Play Singles. The B-side, "The Lewis Carol (Adventures In Wonderland)", is an instrumental variation of the song and was exclusive to this single.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Revolution (Extended Mix) (6:01) 02.Thompson Twins - The Fourth Sunday (4:19) "Revolution" is a 1968 song originally recorded by the Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. English pop band Thompson Twins covered "Revolution" on their 1985 album Here's to Future Days, from which it was released as the fourth and final single and includes the non-album track, "The Fourth Sunday" as its B-side. The song peaked at No. 56 on the UK Singles Chart, spending five weeks on the chart. The band made a promotional video for the single version of the song. This is one of three tracks on the album that feature guitarist Steve Stevens, best known for his work with Billy Idol. Thompson Twins also performed the song with Stevens, Madonna and Nile Rodgers at Live Aid in July 1985.
Tracklist: 01.'Til Tuesday - Looking Over My Shoulder (Single Mix) (3:50) 02.'Til Tuesday - Looking Over My Shoulder (Long Version) (4:06) "Looking Over My Shoulder" was the second single released from the 1985 debut album Voices Carry by 'Til Tuesday. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 24, 1985 and peaked at #61 on Sepetember 7, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.'Til Tuesday - Love In A Vacuum (Single Remix) (3:20) 02.'Til Tuesday - Love In A Vacuum (Long Version) (3:36) "Love in a Vacuum" is a song by American band 'Til Tuesday, which was released in 1985 as the third and final single from their debut studio album Voices Carry. The song was written by Aimee Mann, Michael Hausman, Robert Holmes and Joey Pesce, and produced by Mike Thorne. "Love in a Vacuum" peaked at No. 88 on the US Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles chart. 'Til Tuesday first recorded "Love in a Vacuum" in 1983, before they had signed a record deal and shortly after winning the WBCN Rock 'n' Roll Rumble in Boston. The band sent producer and engineer Ian Taylor a demo tape in the hope he would be interested in recording a demo with the band and generate awareness of them through his connections in the music industry. Taylor produced the "Love in a Vacuum" demo which was independently released in 1983 and gained heavy rotation on Boston's WBCN-FM. The band's victory in the Rock and Roll Rumble, along with the subsequent publicity and local airplay of "Love in a Vacuum", helped gain the attention of Epic Records, who signed the band in 1984. The band's debut album, Voices Carry, was recorded with producer Mike Thorne and included a new recording of "Love in a Vacuum". As the album's third and final single, "Love in a Vacuum" failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but did reach No. 88 on the Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles chart. Guitarist Robert Holmes told Rolling Stone in 1986, "'Voices Carry' didn't sound like an obvious hit to me. If anything, I thought 'Love in a Vacuum' sounded like a big hit. And that totally died."
Tracklist: 01.'Til Tuesday - Voices Carry (Long Version) (4:20) 02.'Til Tuesday - Voices Carry (Single Mix) (4:02) "Voices Carry" is a song by American new wave band 'Til Tuesday. Written by Aimee Mann, the song was produced by Mike Thorne for the group's debut album Voices Carry, released in 1985. "Voices Carry" was recorded in 1985 at RPM Sound Studios in New York. The song is about past sour relationships, and was originally written and sung by Aimee Mann as to a woman. 'Til Tuesday rehearsed that format in Boston the previous summer, but Epic was unhappy with the lyrics, they thought that it was a "very powerful, commercial song", and wanted to remove the lesbian components to appeal to the mainstream market. Despite the pressure to replace the lyrics, producer Mike Thorne thought that "it didn't matter any to the impact of the song itself", and the band eventually changed the gender of the love interest. At the beginning, 'Til Tuesday and Thorne were undecided between "Love in a Vacuum" and "Looking over My Shoulder" to be released as the first single, but ultimately Epic's A&R executive Dick Wingate chose "Voices Carry", because it "define precisely the band and its style". According to Thorne, his contract stated that he had the right to be the first to remix the song for the 7" single release. He was then told that it was remixed by Bob Clearmountain, about this he commented, "not what the rules were but it sounded pretty good, as well it might coming from one of the finest American engineer/producers". "Voices Carry" was released in the United States in March 1985. It first appeared on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at number four, the next week it debuted at number eighty-one on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached a peak position of number eight in its fourteenth week, and stayed twenty-one weeks on the chart, becoming the band's first and only top ten single in the United States. The success of the single helped their debut album reach the top twenty on the Billboard 200 chart, and pushed it past the gold mark. In Canada, the single entered the RPM singles chart on June 1985 at number ninety-four, peaked at number fifteen for two weeks in August 1985, stayed twenty-two weeks in total, and was certified gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). In Australia, "Voices Carry" entered the Kent Music Report on June 17, 1985; it peaked at number fifteen, and spent fourteen weeks on the chart.
Tracklist: 01.Time Bandits - Endless Road (Re-mixed Version) (7:16) 02.Time Bandits - Fiction (4:50) "Endless Road" is a 1985 single by Dutch new wave band Time Bandits. The song was hugely successful in Australia where it's music video was filmed reaching #5 on Australian singles chart. "Endless Road" was was also a top twenty hit in Belgium #19 and #18 on the Dutch singles chart. In New Zealand, the song reached #41. The "Endless Road" music video was filmed in Australia during the band's 1985 tour. The band are seen driving in a Toyota Tarago minivan, driving on country roads and through the streets of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, where the pedestrian overpass and exterior of the Paradise Centre and the waterslides at Grundy's in Surfers Paradise, and shots of the band performing at the Seagulls Club in Tweed Heads are featured. Other brief shots show them at the Big Pineapple, in a banana plantation, and viewing the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The b-side "Fiction" does not appear on the album "Fiction".
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - I Can't Stand The Rain (Extended Remix) (5:42) 02.Tina Turner - Let's Pretend We're Married (Live Version) (4:16) "I Can't Stand the Rain" is a song originally recorded by Ann Peebles in 1973, and written by Peebles, Don Bryant, and Bernard "Bernie" Miller. In 1984 Tina Turner recorded "I Can't Stand the Rain" for her fifth solo album, Private Dancer, and released it as a single in early 1985 in Europe. Turner's version would find minor success in the UK reaching #57, but would be a success in Germany #9, Austria #6, Switzerland #15 and Ireland #20.
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - One Of The Living (Special Club Mix) (7:38) 02.Tina Turner - One Of The Living (Dub Version) (5:16) 03.Tina Turner - One Of The Living (Instrumental Version) (6:04) "One of the Living" is a 1985 song recorded by the American singer Tina Turner and became a hit in North-America, peaking in the top 15 in both U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Singles chart. The theme is played over the "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome"'s opening credits. The track was one of two songs Turner recorded for the soundtrack for the Australian post-apocalyptic film (in which she also co-starred alongside Mel Gibson). The song was written by Holly Knight who also wrote The Best and Better Be Good To Me, two other mega hits for Tina Turner. "One of the Living" won Turner a Grammy Award for "Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female". The song enjoyed a moderate success in Europe and also appears on Turner's UK hits compilation The Platinum Collection.
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (Extended Mix) (6:08) 02.Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (Instrumental - Re-Mixed Dub Version) (6:30) "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" is a 1985 song by Tina Turner. It was featured in the 1985 film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome which starred Turner and Mel Gibson. The song was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle. "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" was released on the heels of Turner's multiplatinum album Private Dancer. The song's lyrical content is written from the perspective of those being oppressed and not wanting to get their hopes up in yet another "hero" who may or may not save them. The song was released as a 7" single, and an extended version was released as a 12" single and on the film's soundtrack album. In the UK, a shaped picture disc was also released. In 1986, the song received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song and a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. As songwriters, Lyle and Britten received the 1985 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. Turner was backed by a choral group from King's House School in Richmond, London. One of the choir members who appeared on the record, Lawrence Dallaglio, became famous in a totally different field as a rugby union star and captain of the England national team. "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" became one of Tina Turner's biggest worldwide hit singles. The single peaked at #2 on the United States Billboard Hot 100, behind only "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" by John Parr, at #3 in the UK and reached #1 in Canada, Australia, Germany, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (Extended Mix) (6:07) 02.Tina Turner - We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (Instrumental – Re-Mixed Dub Version) (6:30) This is the only single posted this week that was not a U.S. #1 single "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" was kept from the top spot by another single posted earlier this week "St. Elmos Fire (Man In Motion)" by John Parr. "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" is a 1985 song by Tina Turner. It was featured in the 1985 film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome which starred Turner and Mel Gibson. The song was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle. "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" was released on the heels of Turner’s multiplatinum album Private Dancer. The song’s lyrical content is written from the perspective of those being oppressed and not wanting to get their hopes up in yet another “hero” who may or may not save them. The song was released as a 7″ single, and an extended version was released as a 12″ single and on the film’s soundtrack album. In the UK, a shaped picture disc was also released. In 1986, the song received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song and a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. As songwriters, Lyle and Britten received the 1985 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. Turner was backed by a choral group from King’s House School in Richmond, London. One of the choir members who appeared on the record, Lawrence Dallaglio, became famous in a totally different field as a rugby union star and captain of the England national team. "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"” became one of Tina Turner’s biggest worldwide hit singles. The single peaked at #2 on the United States Billboard Hot 100, #3 in the UK and reached #1 in Canada, Australia, Germany, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.
Tracklist: 01.Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Make It Better (Forget About Me) (Dance Mix) (7:11) 02.Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Make It Better (Forget About Me) (Instrumental Mix) (4:16) R.I.P. Tom Petty
October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017 "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" is a song written by Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and David A. Stewart of the Eurythmics. It was released in June 1985 as the third single from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1985 album Southern Accents. Musically it is an uptempo number that pays tribute to the Memphis Soul style, with heavy emphasis on horns and funk-inspired rhythm guitar. The music video continues in the Alice in Wonderland motif of "Don't Come Around Here No More" and riffs on the 'model annoyed by flying insect with the face of the singer superimposed' as in the then-recent "You Might Think" video by The Cars. "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" peaked at #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on July 6, 1985 spending eight weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Toto Coelo - Girls Night Out (4:56) 02.Toto Coelo - Girls Night Out (Dub) (4:49) 03.Toto Coelo - One Step Closer (3:29) "Girls Night Out" is the fourth single released by British new wave group Toto Coelo (renamed Total Coelo in the US). The single did not appear on any album and was released only as a single in Europe and Australia. "Girls Night Out" had previously been recorded in 1983 by New York City based group Ladies Choice on Streetwise Records. The single did not chart. The "Dub" is exclusive to this Netherlands release. As far as I know none of the tracks on this 12" have appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Twilight - Just Me Alone (Extended Version) (5:20) 02.Twilight - Talk To You (Long Distance Bad Connection) (5:53) Totally Obscure 80s Twilight were a synth duo comprised of Erasure's tour mangaer Andrew Mansi and soon-to-be Nitzer Ebb tour manager Steev Toth. Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Erasure) took the production reigns of what turned out to be the duo's only single "Just Me Alone" released on Polydor Records in 1985. With it's catchy synths and driving dance beat "Just Me Alone" could have very easily ended up as an erasure track. The b-side "Talk To You" which is just as good as the A-side was produced by multi-instrumentalist Ian Ritchie. The duo never released a full album and disappeared into the Totally Obscure 80s.
Tracklist: 01.UB40 - Don't Break My Heart (12" Version) (7:20) 02.UB40 - Mek Ya Rok (12" Version) (6:19) "Don't Break My Heart" was the second single taken from UB40's sixth studio album "Baggariddim" released in September 1985. The single was the follow up to the massive hit "I Got You Babe". "Don't Break My Heart" failed to chart in the US but peaked at #3 in the UK, #8 Ireland, #13 New Zealand and #37 in Australia.
Tracklist: 01.USA For Africa - We Are The World (7:19) "We Are the World" is a song and charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is one of the fewer than 30 all-time singles to have sold at least 10 million copies worldwide. Following Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" project in the UK, an idea for the creation of an American benefit single for African famine relief came from activist Harry Belafonte, who, along with fundraiser Ken Kragen, was instrumental in bringing the vision to reality. Several musicians were contacted by the pair, before Jackson and Richie were assigned the task of writing the song. The duo completed the writing of "We Are the World" seven weeks after the release of "Do They Know Its Christmas", and one night before the song's first recording session, on January 21, 1985. (The last recording session for the song was held on January 28, 1985.) The historic event brought together some of the most famous artists in the music industry at the time. The song was released on March 7, 1985, as the only single from the album. A worldwide commercial success, it topped music charts throughout the world and became the fastest-selling American pop single in history. The first ever single to be certified multi-platinum, "We Are the World" received a Quadruple Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. However, the song garnered mixed reviews from journalists, music critics, and the public. Fans enjoyed hearing racially and musically diverse recording artists singing together on one track, and felt satisfied in buying "We Are the World", knowing that the money was going to charity. Other individuals, including many commentators in the rock press, were disappointed that the song did not challenge listeners as to why famines occur in the first place, and felt that the lyrics were self-aggrandizing. Awarded numerous honors—including three Grammy Awards, one American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award—the song was promoted with a critically received music video, a home video, a special edition magazine, a simulcast, and several books, posters, and shirts. The promotion and merchandise aided the success of "We Are the World" and raised over $63 million for humanitarian aid in Africa and the US. Following the devastation caused by the magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, a remake of the song by another all-star cast of singers was recorded on February 1, 2010. Entitled "We Are the World 25 for Haiti", it was released as a single on February 12, 2010, and proceeds from the record aided survivors in the impoverished country.
Tracklist: 01.Various Artists - 1984 Top 40 Medley (14:32)
Tina Turner — 1984
Tina Turner — Let's Stay Together
Van Halen — Jump
Jermaine Jackson — Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming
Madonna — Holiday
Peter Brown — They Only Come Out At Night
Laura Branigan — The Lucky One
Fun Fun — Color My Love
Diana Ross — Swept Away
Tina Turner — Better Be Good To Me
The Jacksons — State Of Shock
Chaka Khan — I Feel For You
Cyndi Lauper — Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Prince — Computer Blue
Laid Back — White Horse
Evelyn King — Action
ZZ Top — Legs
Shalamar — Dancing In The Sheets
Sheryl Lee Ralph — In The Evening
Shannon — Give Me Tonight
Larrice — Bop Till I Drop
Deniece Williams — Let's Hear It For The Boy
Rockwell — Somebody's Watching Me
Teena Marie — Lovergirl
Sam Harris — Sugar Don't Bite
Prince — When Doves Cry
Talk Talk — It's My Life
Gloria Gaynor — I Am What I Am
Jock Hattle — Crazy Family
Berlin — No More Words
Frankie Goes To Hollywood — Two Tribes
The Cars — Hello Again
Reflex — Politics Of Dancing
Sheila E. — Glamorous Life
Irene Cara — Breakdance
Pamala Stanley — Coming Out Of Hiding
Pointer Sisters — Jump
Prince — Baby I'm A Star
Zino — Lovin' Is Really My Game "1984 Top 40 Medley" is a nearly fifteen minute medley released by Hot Tracks Remix Service in 1985 for Series 4, Issue 1 it features some of the hottest tracks from one of the best years in pop music 1984. The medley is another well crafted mix by the same remix trio who brought us the "Octomnipent Zeitgeist Medley (Part I & II)" which I posted back in March 2021. The remix trio consists of Glenn Cattanach, Greg Lee & Jeff McKeehan. In addition this was the first medley that the trio worked on for Hot Tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Various Aritsts - EMI America Dance Mix (18:31) 02.Various Aritsts - EMI America Dance Mix (19:57) "Dance Mix" is a 1985 DJ mixed compilation featuring artists signed to the EMI America record label. All of the tracks are mixed and sequenced together into one giant megamix. The tracks were mixed by American remixers Paul Sabu and Rusty Garner. To keep the integrity of the original vinyl I did not seperate the tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Vince Clarke & Paul Quinn - One Day (Extension) (4:19) 02.Vince Clarke & Paul Quinn - Song For (Extension) (5:10) "One Day" is a one-off single by English synth-pop musician Vince Clarke and Scottish singer Paul Quinn. The single peaked at #99 on the UK singles, #7 UK Indie chart.
Tracklist: 01.Vitamin Z - Burning Flame (Extended Dance Mix) (7:04) 02.Vitamin Z - Burning Flame (Dub Version) (6:09) Vitamin Z founders Geoff Barradale and Nick Lockwood were born and raised in Northern England’s Sheffield. The group originally took shape around a loose-knit collection of local musicians who came together in a common rehearsal space. The band’s debut album Rites Of Passage, was released in 1985. Its most prominent single, “Burning Flame,” did well on the U.S. dance charts and the band toured England with Tears for Fears. Vitamin Z also made news when its video for the song “Circus Ring (We Scream About)” filmed in Istanbul, making them the first Western Europeans to be allowed to film in Turkey since the film Midnight Express prompted government officials there to close the border to foreign film units. Geoff Barradale now serves as manager for the Arctic Monkeys. The "Dub Version" is exclusive to the US 12".
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Fire In The Twilight (Specially Remixed Version) (3:43) 02.Wang Chung - The Reggae (Instrumental) (3:08) 03.Wang Chung - Dreaming In The Hills Of Heaven (3:20) "Fire In the twilight" is a single by English new wave band Wang Chung recorded for the 1985 John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Produced by Academy Award winner and longtime Billy Idol producer Keith Forsey. Poised to be a huge hit "Fire In The Twilight" stalled at #110 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. In the United Kingdom the song failed to have any chart success.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - To Live And Die In L.A. (Extended Version) (5:56) 02.Wang Chung - Dance Hall Days (Remix) (8:11) 03.Wang Chung - Black-Blue-White (2:29) "To Live and Die in L.A." is a single from the soundtrack of the same name by Wang Chung. Released in September 1985, the song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #41. On the To Live and Die in L.A. DVD audio commentary, director William Friedkin stated to Wang Chung that he “didn’t want a theme song for To Live and Die in L.A.” One day, though, Jack Hues & Nick Feldman gave Friedkin a copy of "To Live and Die in L.A." (to his dismay). Surprisingly, Friedkin was impressed and decided to keep the song as part of the movie and the soundtrack. The "Extended Version" of the song was only released on the U.K. edition 12" single and is very hard to find.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Lp Version) (4:36) 02.Wang Chung - Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Maxi Version) (5:46) 03.Wang Chung - Black-Blue-White (2:21) "Wake Up, Stop Dreaming" is a single from the soundtrack To Live and Die in L.A. by Wang Chung. Released only in Europe and Netherlands as the second single from the soundtrack. The 12" single was only released in Netherlands. "Wake Up, Stop Dreaming" failed to chart and there was not a music video filmed.
Tracklist: 01.Wa Wa Nee - Stimulation (Extended Mix) (7:14) 02.Wa Wa Nee - Stimulation (Dub Mix) (4:11) 03.Wa Wa Nee - Headlines (3:37) "Stimulation" is the debut single by Australian synth-pop band Wa Wa Nee. Led by singer/songwriter Paul Gray and guitarist Steve Williams, bassist Mark Gray and drummer 'The Sween', the band signed with CBS Records in 1985. In the groups native Australia "Stimulation" peaked at #2. In the US "Stimulation" was released as the groups second single following their top 40 hit "Sugar Free". "Stimulation" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on January 30, 1988 and peaked at #86 culminating their chart career in America.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Freedom (Long Mix) (6:17) 02.Wham! - Heartbeat (4:42) 03.Wham! - Freedom (Instrumental) (5:04) The U.S. "Long Mix" is an alternate mix which is about one minute shorter than the "Long Version" released in Europe and Japan. "Freedom" is a hit song by British pop duo Wham!. "Freedom" was number one in the UK for three weeks, and featured on the album Make It Big, which was issued at the same time. "Freedom" was the 10th biggest-selling single of 1984. This song also reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in the US in September 1985. The music video, coinciding with the 1985 US release, features the band touring around Beijing, China. The song finds George Michael telling a girl that he wants to fully commit to her, and not have one of those relationships where they can see other people. When Wham! went to China in April, 1985, they became the first Western Pop act to play a concert in that country. While there is absolutely nothing political about the song, footage from the trip was used to make a music video for the track, implying a more global meaning of the title. The video opens with about a minute of the band talking under clips of the Chinese people and the countryside. Wham! was one of the biggest acts on MTV at the time, but the network, fearing the short attention spans of their viewers, wanted to cut out the intro (this was before Michael Jackson changed the game with “Thriller”). The band’s manager, Simon Napier-Bell, refused, and MTV ended up airing the full video. Napier-Bell apparently found the negotiations with MTV much easier than those with the Chinese government. In an interview with the Christmas 2009 issue of THE BIG ISSUE, Michael said of this song, that when he wrote it he knew he had arrived: “When I was 19, I wrote Freedom – the original version – and I thought, ‘I can’t believe I’ve just done that!’ I was absolutely thrilled. Because until then I had no real understanding of my abilities, but with Freedom, I started to take myself seriously as a writer.”
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - I'm Your Man (Extended Stimulation) (6:52) 02.Wham! - Do It Right (Instrumental) (4:04) 03.Wham! - I'm Your Man (Acapella) (4:15) "I'm Your Man" is a song by British pop duo Wham!, released in 1985 on Epic Records in the UK and most of the world, and Columbia Records in the U.S. It was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. The song was long-awaited, as Wham! had spent much of 1985 touring and then resting. A groundbreaking appearance in China had been followed by a stint at Live Aid, but there had been no new Wham! material until November and the release of "I'm Your Man", a straightforward song of seduction through personality. The video was similar to that of previous hit "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" (which had been a huge success the previous year), in that it was essentially an "as live" performance of the song in front of a crowd of fans. It was also shot in black and white rather than colour. It was shot inside and outside of London's historic Marquee Club. "I'm Your Man" became Wham!'s third #1 but did not feature on a studio album, and was essentially an isolated single which was only followed up by a re-issue of the previous year's Christmas hit, "Last Christmas". Already the signs were there that George, now bearded, was ready to move his career into an adult market. The song also reached #3 in the US singles chart, prevented from further chart movement by "Burning Heart" by Survivor and "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne and Friends. Within six months of "I'm Your Man", Wham! had announced their split. They had a fourth and final number one and released a farewell album, prior to a concert at Wembley Stadium, at which "I'm Your Man" was the last song Michael performed with partner Andrew Ridgeley. An extended mix of the song was released on Wham!'s 1986 album Music from the Edge of Heaven (the U.S. version of their final album The Final).
Tracklist: 01.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (Dance Mix) (6:10) 02.Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You (3:56) 03.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (Dub Mix) (5:36) "How Will I Know" is a song recorded by American recording artist Whitney Houston for her debut album, entitled Whitney Houston, which was released in February 1985. It was released by Arista Records in November that year, as the album's third single. Composed by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the song was originally intended for Janet Jackson, but she passed on it. Houston then recorded the song with altered lyrics and production from Narada Michael Walden. An up-tempo dance song, the lyrics speak about the protagonist trying to discern if a boy she likes will ever like her back. "How Will I Know" received mainly positive reviews. The song became Houston's second number one single on the United States Billboard Hot 100. It spent two weeks atop the chart and also became Houston's first chart topper on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart. In other regions, the song was successful, reaching the top 10 in in Sweden, Norway, and United Kingdom and the top 20 in the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland. The mixes contained on this 12" were only released on European editions of the 12" and not available in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (Dance Re-Mix) (6:30) 02.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (Instrumental Version) (4:39) 03.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (LP Version) (4:26) “How Will I Know” was released by Arista Records in November 1985 as the third single from Houston’s self-titled debut. It debuted at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, on the December 7, 1985 issue. Nine weeks later, it peaked at number one on the issue dated February 15, 1986, becoming Houston’s second number one single in the US. It displaced Dionne Warwick’s “That’s What Friends Are For”, and was displaced by “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister. It stayed on the peak for two weeks. The song also debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs at number 60 and later peaked at number one, a peak it maintained for one week. On the issue dated January 25, 1986, “How Will I Know” entered the Hot Dance Club Play charts at number 30 and later peaked at number three on the February 22, 1986 issue. It also peaked at number one on the Adult Contemporary charts. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single Gold on December 6, 1995, for shipments of 500,000 copies or more. It ranked number six on the Billboard Year-End charts. In Canada, the song debuted at number 80 on the RPM Singles chart on the issue dated December 14, 1985. It later peaked at number one on the week dated March 1, 1986, becoming Houston’s first number one single in Canada. It was later certified Gold by Canadian Recording Industry Association on May 1, 1986, for shipments of 200,000 copies or more. The song performed well in other countries. In United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 36, on the week dated January 25, 1986, and later peaked at a position of number five. It was also certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to MTV UK and Ireland, the single has sold about 280,000 copies in the United Kingdom. In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 35 on the Singles chart and later peaked at number 19. In Austria, the song reached a peak position of number 28, while reaching a peak of number 12 in the Netherlands. The song also reached number two in Norway and Sweden, while charting at number 11 in Switzerland. According to Allmusic, “How Will I Know” has sold about one million copies worldwide.
Tracklist: 01.Whitney Houston - Someone for Me (Remix) (7:24) 02.Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love Of All (4:56) "Someone For Me" is a 1985 single by American singer and actress Whitney Houston. "Someone For Me" was produced by Jermaine Jackson and released on Jabuary 1, 1985 as Houston's debut single in the UK from her eponymous debut album. In the US "You Give Good Love" was released as the first single. "Someone For Me" was only released in Europe and failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Winder - Do It Right (12" Version) (6:43) 02.Winder - I Close My Eyes (3:55) "Do It Right" is a 1985 single by German synth-pop duo Winder which consisted of members Charlotte Jager from Odense, Denmark and Paul Leslie from Hamburg, Germany. They released one album, International Love in 1985, and three singles before the band disbanded thereafter and disappeared into obscurity. This is a really fun catchy track with a great hook.
Tracklist: 01.Yello - Vicious Games (Vocal/Remix) (6:41) 02.Yello - Vicious Games (Vocal/Edit) (3:39) 03.Yello - Vicious Games (Instrumental) (4:16) "Vicious Games" was released on 27 February 1985, with a video shot in Yello's Rote Fabrik (Red Factory) working space, featuring Blank and actress Mirjam Montandon miming to female vocalist Rush Winters' vocals (Winters was not available for the video shoot). "Vicious Games" was taken from the groufs fourth studio album Stella. The song peaked at the #8 position on the US Dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Yoko Ono - Hell In Paradise (Club Version) (6:52) 02.Yoko Ono - Hell In Paradise (Dub Version) (8:26) 03.Yoko Ono - Hell In Paradise (Single Version) (3:38) "Hell in Paradise" is a song by Yoko Ono from the 1985 album Starpeace. The lyrics are about mankind's perceived idea of hell, despite living in the paradise that Ono considers to be planet Earth. After "Walking on Thin Ice", it was her biggest hit of the 1980s, charting at #16 on the US dance chart. Ono went on hiatus after Starpeace; this would be her last proper single until 2001's remix of "Open Your Box". In 2004, the track was revived as part of the ONO remix project, and reached #4 on the same chart twenty years on. The video was directed by Polish filmmaker Zbigniew Rybczyński. The music video won the award "Most Innovative Video" at Billboard Music Video Awards in 1986. The track also features backing vocals by American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress Nona Hendryx.
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Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Winter Melody (Edit) (4:00) 02.Donna Summer - Spring Affair (Edit) (3:41) "Winter Melody” is a song by Donna Summer released as a single in late 1976 from her Four Seasons of Love album. It became a top 30 hit in the UK, where it peaked at #27. By this time Summer was making her name as the queen of disco music, though this song is a soul ballad. The song represented the “winter” phase of the concept album, and speaks of a woman struggling to come to terms with the fact that her relationship has ended. As with much of Summer’s material at that time (particularly with songs found on her concept albums), the song played for a considerable amount of time (over six minutes), however, the song was edited for its release as a single. "Winter Melody" peaked at #43 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. The flip side "Spring Affair" (which represents the "spring" phase of the concept album) tells of the beginning of a new relationship. "Spring Affair" is more than eight minutes long, though it was edited for release as a single. The song peaked at number 15 in Spain singles charts and number 3 in Spain Radio chart. "Spring Affair" peaked at #43 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Raindolls - Disco Santa Claus (6:50) 02.Raindolls - Santa's Theme (6:37) Disco Friday! Season's Greetings, this year you’ll be hanging the Christmas stockings with cheer, as boogie fever fills the air! "Disco Santa Claus" is a one-off Disco single by studio group Raindolls. Produced and arranged by Eric Matthew one of the co-founders of the Disco group Gary's Gang the song also includes drums by Gary's Gang drummer Gary Turner. "Diso Santa Claus" was produced by Profile records founder Cory Robbins. The b-side "Santa's Theme" is an instrumental of "Disco santa Claus".
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (Club Mix) (6:09) 02.Sheena Easton - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (Dub Mix) (4:16) "Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" is a song by Scottish singer Sheena Easton, the first single released from her fourth album, 1983's Best Kept Secret. In November 1984, Easton added "Telefono" to her Spanish album Todo Me Recuerda a Ti for the Latin markets. The song was nominated for a Grammy in 1983 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song was most successful in the United States, where it became Easton's fourth top 10 hit, peaking at number nine for two weeks in October and November 1983. The song was less successful in Easton's native United Kingdom where it reached number 84. The music video, shot in black and white, featured Easton in a haunted house and a cemetery, being pursued by Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame before being rescued by King Kong. Although "Telefone" was released internationally as single the North and South American markets were the only teeritories were a 12" single was released.
Tracklist: 01.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (Long Version) (5:23) 02.The Waitresses - Hangover 1/1/83 (4:29) 03.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (7" Single Version) (3:52) "Christmas Wrapping" is a Christmas song by the American new wave band The Waitresses. First released on ZE Records' 1981 compilation album A Christmas Record, it later appeared on the band's 1982 EP I Could Rule the World If I Could Only Get the Parts and numerous other holiday compilation albums. It was written and produced by Chris Butler, with vocals by Patty Donahue. The song received positive reviews; AllMusic described it as "one of the best holiday pop tunes ever recorded". In 1981, ZE Records asked each of its artists to record a Christmas song for a compilation album, A Christmas Record. The Waitresses were in the middle of a difficult tour and the Christmas song commission was "the last thing we wanted", Butler said later. Butler wrote the song that August, assembling it from assorted unused riffs. He finished the lyrics in a taxi on the way to the recording studio, Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village. Butler said the lyrics came from his hatred of Christmas: "Everybody I knew in New York was running around like a bunch of fiends. It wasn't about joy. It was something to cope with." The bassist, Tracy Wormworth, was inspired by Bernard Edwards' bassline on the recently released "Good Times" by Chic. Written while hip hop music was beginning to gain prominence, "Christmas Wrapping" is "almost rapped" by Donahue. Its title, a pun on "rapping", alludes to the 1979 song "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow. Butler said he also "liked the idea of the word 'wrap,' like a wraparound, because the story is circular". "Christmas Wrapping" is told from the perspective of an unpartnered woman, who was determined not to participate in the exhausting holiday season after a year that was so busy, she has been unable to go on a date with an appealing gentleman she met months ago. Preparing to dine alone on Christmas Eve, she runs into the fellow in a grocery store, bringing "the year to a very happy ending". "Christmas Wrapping" was released as a single in the UK in 1981 on Island Records. It did not initially make the charts, but was reissued in 1982 and reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart that December. It remains the Waitresses' highest-charting single in the UK. Butler said the reception was a rejuvenating gift for the band: "We do the Christmas song, forget about it and go back on the road. The next thing I know when calling back to New York is that it's all over the radio and much to our surprise it leaps over our heads and hits all the cities where we're heading and all of a sudden we're back on an upswing again." ** The 7" Single Version has not appeared on CD as far as I know most compilations use the longer version. 7" Single Version was taken from the UK 7" single.
Tracklist: 01.Commodores - Nightshift (Edit Of Club Mix) (4:47) 02.Commodores - Nightshift (Club Mix) (7:04) 03.Commodores - Nightshift (Instrumental Mix) (7:18) "Nightshift" is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The song was released as the album's first single in January 1985 by Motown Records. "Nightshift" was recorded in 1984 and became the Commodores' first hit after Lionel Richie's departure from the group. The song features a lead vocal from drummer Walter Orange, who had sung lead years earlier on "Brick House". Lionel Richie's replacement, J.D. Nicholas, sings the second verse and then Orange and Nicholas share lead vocals on the remaining choruses. The first verse mentions Gaye's song "What's Going On", while the second verse mentions Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" ("Say you will"), "Baby Workout" and "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher". "Nightshift" became their biggest hit after Richie's departure, peaking at number three for the week of April 20 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, and rising to number one on the Hot Black Singles chart; the single also became a success on the Adult Contemporary and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the first half of that year. It was the group's final top ten hit. Although the band was against the label decision to release it as a single, it won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Vocal R&B Performance by a Duo/Group. John Leland of Spin said the song, "puts the group back on the map with a vengeance. Its spare, lilting Caribbean groove dispenses with the group's penchant for schmaltz, and new lead singer J. D. Nicholas' sweet tenor is all late-night yearning."
Tracklist: 01.Exposé - Point Of No Return (6:08) 02.Exposé - Dub Of No Return (7:03) "Point of No Return" is a single by the American pop group Exposé. Written and produced by Lewis Martineé, the single was originally released in 1984 on the Pantera label with Alejandra Lorenzo (Alé) as the lead singer under the group name X-Posed. In 1985 the single was released on Arista records under the name Exposé. The original vocal mix of the song, featuring Lorenzo, reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart on April 20, 1985 spending twelve weeks on rhe survey. There was no music video released for the 1985 version of the song a video was later released in 1987 after the groups line up had changed and the song was re-recorded with different lead vocals. + +Neither of these tracks appeared on the 2015 Cherry Pop remastered CD Edition of the album "Exposure".
Tracklist: 01.The Dream Academy - The Love Parade (12") (6:16) 02.The Dream Academy - The Love Parade (7") (3:46) 03.The Dream Academy - Girl In A Million (For Edie Sedgwick) (3:47) "The Love Parade" is the fourth single released by The Dream Academy. It was a more "edgy" song than their previous singles, made so by the inclusion of implied themes of adultery and erotic temptation in the lyrics, and was arranged to a brisk bossa nova-esque beat which was in stark contrast to the style of the group's first single Life In A Northern Town . There were two additional singles released in the UK by Blanco y Negro, a 7" shaped picture disc and a second limited edition release. The Love Parade is the only song on The Dream Academy's eponymous album not to be produced by David Gilmour. Instead, the band recruited Alan Tarney to work with them on the track. Tarney was brought in at the suggestion of Rough Trade Records founder Geoff Travis to work on "The Love Parade". "What happened was, we had a pretty good demo for “Love Parade,” and we loved it, and when we made the record with David, somehow we never got 'round to it". Lead vocalist Nick Laird-Clowes noted that Tarney brought some "real special techniques" to the table: he tracked the vocals "12 or 15 times" during certain portions of the song. There were high hopes for the single, especially from Warner, and there was some degree of promotion of the song (such as a live performance on American Bandstand). However, the single failed to live up to the expectations of their debut single, "Life in a Northern Town", just making the top 40 (#36) in the US and reaching #68 in the UK.
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Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Totally Hot (Single Remix) (3:50) "Totally Hot" is a song recorded by British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. It was released as the third and final single from her 1978 tenth studio album of the same name, and reached number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 92 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. "Totally Hot" was released as a double-A sided single in the United States and "Dancin' 'Round and 'Round" was sent to country radio, peaking at number 29 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In the United States the song was remixed for it's 7" single release, and has never appeared digitally or on Compact Disc. The LP "Totally Hot" has been released as a 45th Anniversary Edition available on CD and Vinyl but does not contain any bonus material. A music video was shot for the song directed by Alan Metter and filmed at Century City Towers, Los Angeles, California.
Tracklist: 01.ABBA - The Visitors (Long Version) (5:45) 02.ABBA - The Visitors (Short Version) (4:22) "The Visitors" (working title "Den första", meaning "The First"), also known as "The Visitors (Crackin' Up)", is a 1981 song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It is the title track from the band's studio album of the same name, and was released as the fourth and final single in April 1982. The lead vocal was performed by Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The official stated theme is a protest against the persecution of political dissidents in the Soviet Union at the time, as ABBA seemed to put political issues into their lyrics in the final days of the group. Björn Ulvaeus has stated that at the time of release he preferred that the song should have a sense of mystery so did not explain the exact meaning. In 1982, the album The Visitors was banned in the Soviet Union, possibly due to the band allowing a video of "When All Is Said and Done" to be shown in the United States Information Agency television special, Let Poland Be Poland, along with a spoken message from Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, broadcast via satellite around the world on 31 January 1982. The show, which also featured Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Orson Welles, Henry Fonda, UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and US President Ronald Reagan, was a public protest against the then-recent imposition of martial law in Poland. However, ABBA's segment was not included in the broadcast. The official reason given was time constraints. However, in a Rapport interview, Björn Ulvaeus mentioned that their message referenced human rights issues in several countries, including El Salvador and Chile. This has led to speculation that political considerations might have influenced the decision to exclude the segment, although this remains unconfirmed. "The Visitors" was released as the album's second (and final) single in the US instead of "Head over Heels," which remained as the B-side. The single peaked just outside the Top 60 at No. 63 on the singles chart in the U.S., and a double A-sided "The Visitors/When All Is Said and Done" 12" single reached No. 8 on the Billboard dance chart. AllMusic reviewer Bruce Eder retrospectively described the song as "a topical song about Soviet dissidents that also manages to be very catchy." Even though the song did not have any success in some countries, "The Visitors" was No. 1 in Costa Rica. ++ The "Short Version" included on this U.S. 12" Promo is a vinyl only exclusive, and has not appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Boystown Gang - Remember Me / Ain't No Mountain High Enough Suite (13:57) 02.Boystown Gang - Cruisin' The Streets (13:12) The blockbuster success of the Village People proved one of two things: either middle America was finally willing to embrace post-Stonewall queer culture in all its out-and-proud glory, or else your average Reagan voters wouldn't recognize a homosexual even if he sold their teenage sons poppers and stuffed the cash into his assless chaps. Regardless, the Village People phenomenon spawned untold numbers of cash-in records that ratcheted the camp appeal into the danger zone. The “postdisco” recording industry in San Francisco between 1978 and 1984. For most of America, disco died in 1979. Gay people, however, continued to dance, and in the Castro enterprising gay DJs, record producers, and musicians started their own small dance music record labels to make up for the lack of new, danceable music. The sound derived its aesthetic from San Francisco’s unique queer configuration of elements, but immediately this music had a reach far beyond the Bay Area, with Megatone Records, Moby Dick Records, and other labels achieving worldwide success with San Francisco artists such as Sylvester, Patrick Cowley, Lisa, and Boys Town Gang creating the world’s first gay-owned, gay-produced music for a dancing audience. In 1980, DJ Bill Motley saw an opportunity to form a disco group that catered to San Francisco's large gay clientele. In his search to form a group, he auditioned hundreds of vocalists, both male and female. Local cabaret singer Cynthia Manley captured the lead spot. The idea was originally for one 12" single with two tracks of high energy disco music. Motley, a Diana Ross fan, picked two Ashford & Simpson songs to form a medley for the A-side track. For the B-side track, he wrote a disco drama in four acts. A private record label was founded to release the two songs. "Remember Me"/"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is a Diana Ross medley the song became a huge dance hit in the U.S. peaking at #5 on the Dance/Disco chart. The song was also a top 20 hit in Belgium and the Netherlands. "Cruisin' the Streets" The extended version of the song includes a lengthy dialogue taking place at night in what is clearly implied to be Folsom Street in San Francisco. The dialogue consists of gay men cruising each other, discussing their sexual encounters and conversing with a female prostitute. At one point, a police car stops and three policemen step out and confront two men who are engaging in sexual activity as a female prostitute looks on. One of the officers asks the others what should be done, and the third officer states that he knows "just what to do to 'em" and from the subsequent noises it is implied that the officers are having sex with the two men, and the prostitute. "Cruisin' the Streets" was a snapshot of San Francisco's South of Market Distric at the time. **ABOUT THE VINYL RESTORATION This record was a challenge maybe due to the length of the tracks and the pressing. On Side AA there is some sibilance baked into the track especially on the female spoken dialogue parts not really much that can be done about that. Still I think everything turned out nicely. I hope you enjoy it.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Landslide (Video Mix) (4:28) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Rolling (1:17) So today is my birthday, and I wanted to try something different—sort of an experiment, but also fun. I have been tinkering with the idea of recording audio from some of my VHS tapes, which are analog and fit perfectly with my audio transfers of 12" vinyl and cassette tapes. The tracks I chose to work on today are, of course, ONJ. These two tracks did not make it to the remastered Deluxe Edition of her 1981 LP "Physical," which I helped work on back in 2021. I dusted off my Emerson Hi-Fi 4-head VCR, and the results turned out rather well. The video mix of "Landslide," which was also featured on Olivia's 1982 ABC TV Special "OLIVIA PHYSICAL," which also aired on my birthday, February 8, 1982, The video mix includes an extended synth and drum intro lasting about 20 seconds. There are also some sound effects at around the 2:30 mark (sword fighting) and glass breaking. The track also has an earlier fade than what appears on the LP and single versions. The video was directed by Brian Grant and also features Olivia's first husband, Matt Lattanzi. "Landslide" was released as the third single from the LP "Physical." peaking at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second track, "Rolling," is an instrumental written by Olivia's longtime producer, John Farrar. This instrumental plays during the opening sequence of the Physical TV special showing Olivia running and working out on the beach. The TV special was later edited down to just include the music videos, mostly from the Physical album, and released on home video. Olivia was a pioneer in making this full-length video album, which was one of the first of its kind. This was pre-MTV and won Olivia the 1982 Grammy for best long-form video album. Said to cost half a million dollars to produce, it was filmed in California (at Olivia's Malibu home), London, and Hawaii. In addition, I also created custom artwork for this special post. I know many ONJ fans will be delighted to finally have both tracks digitally.
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - Love Cares (Extended Version) (6:01) 02.Endgames - Love Cares (3:20) 03.Endgames - Ready Or Not (3:47) "Love Cares" was the fourth overall and second single on Virgin Records by Scottish pop band Endgames. The song was taken from their debut LP "Building Beauty" (1983). "Love Cares" charted on Billboard, reaching #47 on the Disco/Dance Chart, but MCA Tecords in the U.S. didn't promote the band enough so the actual sales weren't strong with the parent album failing to chart. Meanwhile, Endgames toured as a support act for Howard Jones during his sold-out first tour of the UK in March–April 1984. Shortly thereafter Virgin Records ended their contract and Endgames disbanded.
Tracklist: 01.Europeans - A.E.I.O.U. (Alphabet Soup) (6:24) 02.Europeans - Voice On The Telephone (3:38) 03.Europeans - A.E.I.O.U. (Album Version) (4:01) "A.E.I.O.U." was the second single released by British new wave group Europeans formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. "A.E.I.O.U." along with two other singles were released before the group's first album "Vocabulary". There was not a music video released for the single.
Tracklist: 01.The Romantics - One In A Million (Dance Mix) (5:28) 02.The Romantics - One In A Million (Instrumental) (3:33) "One in a Million" was the third single taken from the fourth studio LP "In Heat" by American band the Romantics. "One in a Million" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1984 peaking at #37 on April 7, 1984 after spending twelve weeks on the survey. The music video for "One In A Million" was directed by Oley Sassone known for The Fantastic Four (1994), Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).
Tracklist: 01.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (5:54) 02.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (Album Version) (4:03) 03.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (Edit) (3:52) "Two Hearts Beat as One" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the seventh track on their 1983 album, War, and was released as its second single in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia on 21 March 1983. The music video was directed by Meiert Avis and was filmed outside the Basilica of Sacré Coeur de Montmartre in Paris in March 1983 and portrays the band performing the song, intercut with scenes of an acrobat and other scenes featuring Peter Rowen (the boy who appears on the album cover). The Parisian church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Unlike the other videos from the album, it has never been included on any of the band's video compilations. It was released as the album's second single in the US, UK and Australia, as opposed to "Sunday Bloody Sunday", which was released only in the mainland of Europe. Both singles were released in Japan.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - The Medal Song (Extended Mix) (6:23) 02.Culture Club - Don't Go Down That Street (6:30) "The Medal Song" was the second single released from the 1984 album "Waking Up With The House On Fire" by British new wave band Culture Club. "The Medal Song" is about the 1930s American actress Frances Farmer, who was featured on the sleeve of the single. The single was only released in Europe, Japan , and Australia. "The Medal Song" peaked at #32 in the UK, #14 Ireland, and #50 in New Zealand. The b-side "Don't Go Down That Street" features Japanese chatting by Miko, Boy George's friend at the time. That song was recorded especially to be a B-Side, after the other songs were made for the Waking Up album. There are two versions of the track: one short for the single in Japan, and another, around six minutes long, which can be found as the B-Side of various singles. Even though the song was available as a B-side in most countries (it was also the B-side of "Mistake No. 3" in Canada and the U.S.), it still received a separate release in Japan as a single in 1985 for the Japan-only "Love Is Love EP", where it peaked at number 69. "The Medal Song (Extended Mix)" was omitted from the remastered re-issue of "Waking Up With The House On Fire".
Tracklist: 01.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love (Cassetted) (22:43) "The Power of Love" is a song originally recorded and released by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. It was written by Holly Johnson, Peter Gill, Mark O'Toole and Brian Nash, four of the five members of the band. It was released by the group as their third single. Initially issued as a single in November 1984, and taken from the debut album, Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984), "The Power of Love" followed its two predecessors, "Relax" and "Two Tribes", to the top of the UK singles chart. It scored the band an early December number-one. "The Power of Love" was also a top 10 hit in several European countries, in Australia and New Zealand, and in Canada. "The Power of Love" is often regarded as a Christmas song, despite having no reference to Christmas within the song lyrics. However, the accompanying video features the Nativity of Jesus, and the single cover was The Assumption of the Virgin. The single spent just one week at Number One in the UK, outsold by the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid, which until 1997 was the best selling single ever in the UK. Holly Johnson, who co-wrote the song, later reminisced: "I always felt like 'The Power of Love' was the record that would save me in this life. There is a biblical aspect to its spirituality and passion; the fact that love is the only thing that matters in the end". **I have made the choice to leave this cassette un-edited to keep the integrity of the original cassette. I did clean up the audio manually removing clicks/pops along with adding fade in at the beginning and end of the cassette. This was recorded with DOLBY NR enabled.
Tracklist: 01.Janet Jackson - Don't Stand Another Chance (Specially Remixed Version) (6:55) 02.Janet Jackson - Don't Stand Another Chance (Dub Version) (6:52) "Don't Stand Another Chance" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, included on her second studio album, Dream Street (1984). It was written by Marlon Jackson and John Barnes. Marlon also produced it, and provided backing vocals along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie. "Don't Stand Another Chance" was released as the lead single from Dream Street on August 13, 1984, by A&M Records. "Don't Stand Another Chance" received generally positive reviews from critics. Although it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, the song managed to reach number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. "Don't Stand Another Chance" became Jackson's second single to enter the top ten of the Hot R&B Songs chart, reaching number nine. In order to promote Dream Street and the single, Jackson performed the song on American Bandstand. She later included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival. "Dream Street" is both the lowest charting studio album of Janet Jackson's career in the US, and her only studio album to not spawn any hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. There was not a music video shot for "Don't Stand Another Chance".
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Bop 'Til You Drop (Long Version) (6:11) 02.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (Long Version) (7:21) 03.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (Instrumental) (5:07) "Bop 'Til You Drop" is the third single taken from "Hard To Hold" the eighth studio album by Australian-American musician and actor, Rick Springfield released on 23 July 1984, by RCA Records as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. On October 20, 1984 "Bop 'Til You Drop" peaked at #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 after spending fifteen weeks on the survey. In Canada the single reached #70. Cash Box called "Bob 'Til You Drop" "an urban mover for the ’80s." The music video was directed by Academy Award nominated director David Fincher.
Tracklist: 01.Rod Stewart - Infatuation (LP Version) (5:13) 02.Rod Stewart - Infatuation (Edit) (4:05) "Infatuation" is a 1984 song by Rod Stewart from his thirteenth studio album Camouflage, written by Stewart, Duane Hitchings and Rowland Robinson released as the first single from the album. It features guitar playing by Jeff Beck, who makes a cameo in the video.
For the songs single release the song was edited and remixed. The song reached #6 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts. On the US dance charts, "Infatuation" peaked at #19. in the UK the song reached #27. The song's video, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, is a story filmed mostly in black in white. In the video, a woman (played by Kay Lenz) moves into an apartment complex where Stewart lives. Shortly after she settles in, Stewart is accosted by the woman's bodyguard (played by Mike Mazurki) asking about her, showing him a picture of her with two mobsters, one of the faces covered by the bodyguard's thumb; Stewart denies knowing the woman, though his apartment walls are covered with numerous pictures he took of the woman in various stages of dress (and undress); he is constantly snapping additional pictures or peering into the woman's apartment with his binoculars. Eventually Stewart's obsession with the woman gets him in trouble; he is caught with his binoculars by the woman's bodyguard, who punches him in the face. After Stewart falls back on his pillow the film changes from black and white to color, suggesting a dream sequence. The last scene takes a surreal turn, showing Stewart standing at a moving carousel with Lenz trapped in the center while one of the two mobsters (Dick Miller), riding a mount, taunts Stewart. The video has two different endings. One ending shows the woman waving goodbye to Stewart as she and the other mobster (the one whose face was covered by the bodyguard's thumb in the picture) drive away in a blue convertible, leaving Stewart riding the carousel alone. The other has the mobster driving away alone as Stewart and Lenz ride the carousel together in each other's arms. In the first ending might, other 'mobster' is actually Stewart with his hair slicked down. Mazurki later said that he got more fame in the making of this video than in any of the feature films or TV shows in which he'd starred.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) (4:48) 02.Scritti Politti - Wood Beez (Version) (5:57) "Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)" is the seventh single released by British pop band Scritti Politti, issued in the UK on 24 February 1984 by Virgin Records. It later appeared on the band's second studio album Cupid & Psyche 85 (released in June 1985) and was produced by Arif Mardin. The song's subtitle is a reference to "I Say a Little Prayer", Aretha Franklin's biggest UK hit; Mardin had also produced Franklin. The single was Scritti Politti's breakthrough hit on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at No. 10 in a 16-week chart run. It was also a Top 30 hit in Australia and New Zealand. In the United States it reached No. 4 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Two music videos were shot for the song. The first, shot in 1984, was directed by John Scarlett-Davis, who also directed the videos for "Absolute" and "The Word Girl" and features the dancing of Michael Clark. A second music video was released for the US in 1986, directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino and featuring model Veronica Webb (who also appeared in the video for "Perfect Way"). Both versions were featured on a video compilation simply titled "Scritti Politti", released on VHS, Betamax and LaserDisc by Virgin Music Video in 1986. The 1984 version is simply titled "Wood Beez", while the 1986 version is titled "Wood Beez – USA".
Tracklist: 01.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Special Mix) (7:38) 02.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Radio Edit) (5:44) 03.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Instrumental) (7:37) 04.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Dub Version) (7:38) "Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills" is a single released by American R&B group Shalamar, released in 1984 on the MCA Records label. It features a new line-up of Delisa Davis, Micki Free and Howard Hewett (Davis and Free having replaced Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley who had both left the group after the release of the previous album "The Look"). The song was featured on the Multi-Platinum Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack and on Shalamar's eigth studio album "Heartbreak". The song peaked at #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B chart in June, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.David Knopfler - Shockwave (Special Mix) (6:16) 02.David Knopfler - Sunset (3:33) 03.David Knopfler - The Missing Book (4:50) "Shockwave" is a 1985 single by British musician David Knopfler taken from his second solo album "Behind The Lines" after leaving Dire Straits. He was born in Scotland, but raised in Blyth, near Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Together with his older brother Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, he founded the rock band Dire Straits in 1977, serving as rhythm guitarist on their first two albums. After quitting the band in 1980 during the recording of their third album, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. "Shockwave" did not chart, and there was not a music video released for the song. The single was only released in Germany, and the U.K. This 12" was pressed on Blue Transparent vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Kaja - Shouldn't Do That (Dance Mix) (6:15) 02.Kaja - Shouldn't Do That (Dub Mix) (5:25) 03.Kaja - Charm Of A Gun (4:27) "Shouldn't Do That" was the first and only single taken from the third album " Crazy Peoples Right to Speak" by English new wave band Kaja (Kajagoogoo), released in 1985 by Parlophone/EMI America. "Shouldn't Do That" reached #63 in the UK. This 12" contains exclusive USA only Paul Sabu, Rusty Garner remixes.
Tracklist: 01.Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love (3:03) 02.Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love (Extended Version) (3:46) "Hounds of Love" is a song written, produced and performed by English art rock singer Kate Bush. It is the title track and the third single released from her No. 1 studio album Hounds of Love. The single was released on 24 February 1986, and reached No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart. The song is about being afraid to fall in love; in the song this feeling is compared to being chased by a pack of hounds. The versions worldwide differ slightly: the US single mix included an additional chorus just after the second chorus. The words "it's in the trees, it's coming!" heard at the beginning of the track are sampled from the British 1957 horror film Night of the Demon and are mouthed by an actor from the film, Reginald Beckwith, who plays a medium channelling a character played by Maurice Denham, who provides the voice. A music video was made for the song, which Bush herself directed. It was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's thriller film The 39 Steps (1935) and a Hitchcock lookalike also features in the video (a nod to the director's famous cameo appearances in his movies).
Tracklist: 01.Kool & The Gang - Emergency (7" Remix) (4:05) 02.Kool & The Gang - You Are The One (4:21) "Emergency" was the title track from the sixth studio LP by American Pop/R&B group Kool & The Gang released in October, 1985. The song was the fourth single taken from the album."Emergency" peaked at #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #7 R&B, and #41 Dance. In the UK the single reached #50.
Tracklist: 01.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Dance Remix) (5:43) 02.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Instrumental) (4:41) 03.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Single Version) (3:53) I Sweat (Going Through The Motions)" is a 1985 single recorded by American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, and author Nona Hendryx. The song was written and produced by Hendryx for the 1985 romance/thriller "Perfect" starring Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta. The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart on March 31, 1984 peaking at #28 on June 2, 1984 after spending fourteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Vocal Dance Mix) (5:22) 02.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Echo Dub Mix) (6:02) Artist spotlight Australian band Pseudo Echo! Periodically I will be doing blocks of singles by some of my favorite artists. For the next few days I will be posting the singles that I have in my collection from Pseudo Echo most of these will be their U.S. 12" singles which differ from singles released in Australia most of which I have already posted in the past. I hope you enjoy this run of singles from one of pop/new waves most underrated bands. They were so much more than "Funkytown". "A Beat for You" was released in the USA with two seperate 12" singles this is the first release which includes exclusive remixes by Paul Sabu, and Rusty Garner released in 1985 produced by John Punter. The song originally appeared on the band's debut LP Autumnal Park (1984). For the U.S. market an updated 1987 version was included on the group's follow-up album, Love an Adventure (1987). In the United States the single did not chart. To the best of my knowledge the two mixes included here are vinyl only.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - Don't Go (Extended Mix) (6:39) 02.Pseudo Echo - Don't Go (3:58) 03.Pseudo Echo - Living In A Dream (Jazz Version) (3:31) Artist spotlight PSEUDO ECHO! "Don't Go" is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in October 1985 as the lead single from their second studio album, Love An Adventure (1985). The song became the band's second top five single, reaching number 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report. In the United States the song was not released as a single early pressings of the U.S. edition of the RCA LP "Love An Adventure" contained "Don't Go" instead of "Funkytown" (a.k.a. "Funky Town"). The record company soon regretted this decision and allowed people who bought this version to exchange it for a reissue with "Funkytown" on it. This 12" is the only australia 12" that I had not yet posted.
Tracklist: 01.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Magic Mix) (5:47) 02.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Samurai Mix) (6:29) 03.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Machine Gun Dub) (6:09) 04.Rochelle - My Magic Man (7" Edit) (3:51) "My Magic Man" is a 1985 dance single by Bermuda born singer Rochelle (born Rochelle Simons in 1957). "My Magic Man"was her second single release which peaked at #17 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks and became her highest charting single to date. the song also reached #27 in the UK. Rochelle only released three sibgles during her short career from 1985 to 1988 all of which reached the top thirty on the US dance chart.
240 гигов. ну, сказать просто нечего. одни эмоции. хорошие эмоции
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Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Extended Mix) (7:52) 02.Pet Shop Boys - Pet Shop Boys (5:19) "West End Girls" is a single by British duo Pet Shop Boys. This edition is the original releases of "West End Girls" as produced by Bobby Orlando. It was a minor club hit when first released on indie labels in April 1984. The original production's success was eclipsed by the fully re-recorded, Stephen Hague-produced version, first released in late 1985 on Parlophone and other EMI-related labels. The b-side "Pet Shop Boys" is an instrumental track loosley based on the chord progression of "West End Girls".
Tracklist: 01.Wire Train - Chamber Of Hellos (Special Remixed Version) (5:18) 02.Wire Train - I'll Do You (Special Remixed Version) (6:10) "Chamber Of Hellos" is the debut single by American New wave/Alternative Rock band from San Francisco Wire Train. In June 1983, Wire Train signed to the local 415 Records label, also home to acts like Translator, Red Rockers and Romeo Void, all of which found themselves with national distribution when 415 entered into a deal with Columbia Records. Wire Train's debut album, In a Chamber, produced by David Kahne at The Automatt in San Francisco, was released late in 1983. It achieved success on the U.S. college charts during 1984, and the band toured as openers for Big Country. In the U.S. the single was relesd on 12" with "I'll Do You" both tracks remixed by Ivan Ivan.
Tracklist: 01.Alex Brown - (Come On) Shout (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Alex Brown - (Come On) Shout (Dub Version) (4:47) Shout, break out, don't be insecure! "(Come On) Shout" is dance single released by American soul, disco singer, songwriter and producer Alex Brown. She has a lot of session work as a backing vocalist with artists like Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. She's co-writer of Anita Baker's 1988 song "Just Because". "(Come On) Shout" was taken from the Motion Picture Soundtrack for the 1985 film "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt.
Tracklist: 01.Propaganda - p: Machinery (Polish) (9:22) 02.Propaganda - p: Machinery (Passive) (3:45) 03.Propaganda - Frozen Faces (5:29) "p:Machinery" is the third single by German new wave/synthpop band Propaganda, released in 1985. The song is taken from their debut album A Secret Wish. The song reached the top 10 in various countries across Europe, including France and Italy, but was most successful in Spain, where it peaked at number 1. In the US, the song reached the top 10 on the dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Wonder - Go Home (Special Re-Mix) (9:22) 02.Stevie Wonder - Go Home (Instrumental) (8:33) "Go Home" is a 1985 hit single performed by Stevie Wonder. The song showcased the narrator's plea to a young woman to go home, though the girl tries to get the narrator to stay with her. In the U.S., the song peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #10 on the Hot 100 and, to date, is Wonder's last song to reach the U.S. top ten on the Hot 100. "Go Home" also topped both the dance chart and the Adult Contemporary chart. Stevie performed this song as early as the 7 May 1983 episode of Saturday Night Live and nearly two years later at the 1985 Grammy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, in the famous synthesizer jam with other contemporaries Howard Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Thomas Dolby. Like "Part-Time Lover", the song was released with a special 12" version.
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bird
А почему такой разброс битрейтов, ~1400 и ~2800?
DMMANIAC
bird, во первых: все вопросы - к автору рипов
во вторых - на вашем скриншоте вирус - люди, будьте осторожны!
bird
Не знаю, какой там вирус, но скриншот могу убрать.
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01.11.2016 Обновление и изменение в раздаче!
Добавлено 18 рипов.
Из-за ограничения размеров раздач на трекере коллекция поделена на две части.
Для ранее скачавших - просьба переименовать корневую папку в Burning The Ground 1 NT, а содержимое папки начиная с 1986 года переместить в другую папку Burning The Ground 2 NT.
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Вторая часть будет позже
Krevetka1972, Во вторую часть тоже немного добавил (8 рипов)
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31.12.2016 Обновление!!
Tracklist: 01.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (7" Edit) (3:52) 02.Charlelie Couture - Christmas Fever (4:49) “Christmas Wrapping” is a Christmas song by the American post-punk band The Waitresses. It was first released on the compilation album A Christmas Record (1981) on ZE Records, and also appears on the Waitresses’ 1982 EP I Could Rule the World if I Could only Get the Parts (1982). The song received positive reviews from music critics, and Allmusic described it as “one of the best holiday pop tunes ever recorded.” The song was released as a single in the UK in 1981 on Island Records. Although it did not make the charts that year, it was reissued in 1982 and reached No. 45 on the official UK Singles Chart in December 1982. In 1981 ZE Records asked each of its artists to record a Christmas song for a Christmas compilation album, A Christmas Record. Songwriter Chris Butler wrote the song in August that year, assembling it from assorted unused riffs he had saved “for a rainy day”. Some of the lyrics were finished in a taxi cab on the way to the recording studio. Butler explained the lyrics came from “just very much that for years I hated Christmas … Everybody I knew in New York was running around like a bunch of fiends. It wasn’t about joy. It was something to cope with.” Written soon after the birth of rap music, the song is “almost rapped” by Patty Donahue; the title is a pun on “rapping”. The b-side "Christmas Fever" is another track from the 1981 compilation album A Christmas Record performed by French singer, songwriter, composer,Charlélie Couture. The 7" edit of "Christmas Wrapping" has not appeared on CD as fas I know most compilations us the long version which I posted in December 2013.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - The Wild Boys (Wilder Than Wild Boys) (Extended Mix) (8:00) 02.Duran Duran - The Wild Boys (45) (4:16) 03.Duran Duran - (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement (1984) (4:09) "The Wild Boys" is the twelfth single by Duran Duran, released in October 1984. The song was the only studio track on the live album Arena, and was produced by Nile Rodgers, who had previously remixed the single "The Reflex". It was recorded at the end of July 1984 at Maison Rouge studios in London. "The Wild Boys" became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching #2 on the American Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks, behind "Out of Touch" by Hall & Oates and "Like a Virgin" by Madonna and also hitting #1 on the Cash Box Top 100 chart. It peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart, and also reached the top position in Germany and on the Canadian CHUM Chart. It became the band's biggest charting single in Australia, reaching #3. The band's parent album, "Arena", was certified Double Platinum in the United States. The idea for the song came from longtime Duran Duran video director Russell Mulcahy, who wanted to make a full-length feature film based on the surreal and sexual 1971 novel The Wild Boys: A Book Of The Dead by William S. Burroughs. He suggested that the band might create a modern soundtrack for the film in the same way that Queen would later provide a rock soundtrack for Mulcahy's 1986 movie Highlander. Singer Simon Le Bon began writing some lyrics based on Mulcahy's quick synopsis of the book, and the band created a harsh-sounding instrumental backdrop for them. The single was issued with six separate collectible covers – one featuring each individual band member and one of the band collectively. The B-side, "(I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement (Live)", was recorded at the 5 March 1984 show at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. This is the same concert where the video for "The Reflex" was filmed.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Dress You Up (The 12" Formal Mix) (6:16) 02.Madonna - Dress You Up (The Casual Instrumental Mix) (4:36) 03.Madonna - Shoo-Bee-Doo (LP Version) (5:16) "Dress You Up" is a song by American singer Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on July 31, 1985 as the album's final single, by Sire Records. The song was the last track to be added to the album as it was submitted late by songwriters Andrea LaRusso and Peggy Stanziale. Madonna pushed for the song's inclusion on Like a Virgin as she particularly liked its lyrics. Musically, the song is a drum beat driven dance track featuring instrumentation from guitars and vocals from a choir and a guitar solo played by Nile Rodgers, who also produced the song. The lyrics are an extended metaphor for fashion and sex, comparing dressing up with passion. A live performance from Madonna's first tour was used as the music video. Critics reacted positively to the dance-pop nature of the track. "Dress You Up" became Madonna's sixth consecutive top-five single in the United States. It also reached the top-ten in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The song was performed on four of Madonna's concert tours, most recently on the Rebel Heart Tour (2015–16). "Dress You Up" was added to the "Filthy Fifteen" list of the Parents Music Resource Center, due to the sexual nature of its lyrics.
Tracklist: 01.The Nails - 88 Lines About 44 Women (X Rated Version) (4:53) 02.The Nails - 88 Lines About 44 Women ("Edited" Version) (4:53) "88 Lines About 44 Women" is the name of a hit single by the new wave band The Nails. Originally recorded for their EP Hotel for Women, the song was re-recorded and released to critical and commercial acclaim on the band's 1984 album Mood Swing. Along with the track, "Let It All Hang Out", "88 Lines About 44 Women" peaked at number forty-six on the US dance chart in March 1985. Marc Campbell and David Kaufman of The Nails wrote "88 Lines About 44 Women" in a Manhattan loft. The rhythm track on the song was a preprogrammed track on Kaufman's Casio keyboard. Campbell wrote the lyrics to the song and has noted that "ome of the women [referenced in the song] are real, some are made up." Campbell wrote the song in two hours on a manual typewriter and the band recorded it the next day. The Nails never produced a music video for "88 Lines About 44 Women." The Nails filed several lawsuits over use of "88 Lines About 44 Women", including a successful lawsuit over use of the song to promote the television show Dexter, as well as use by the state of Massachusetts in an anti-drinking advertising campaign.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - The Gap (AOR Version) (4:07) 02.Thompson Twins - The Gap (Club Remix Version) (8:30) "The Gap" is a song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was the title track from the group's 1984 album Into the Gap, and was also released as a single in certain countries though not in the group's native UK. The single peaked at #69 in the U.S., spending six weeks on the US Billboard 100. It also charted in Germany where it peaked at #62. There was no promotional music video for this single. The AOR (Adult Orienred Rock) Version is exclusive to this 12".
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Last Christmas (Pudding Mix Edit) (4:45) 02.Wham! - Credit Card Baby (5:11) I originally posted this festive 12" on December 12, 2010, wow six years ago. Since then I have really upgraded my equipment and fine tuned my ripping skills. I also stopped using ClickRepair and now manually remove every click/pop myself, the results are much better since using ClickRepair can degrade the audio. This year I wanted to bring new life into this 12" so I gave it a brand new transfer. If you happen to have the old rip in your collection I think you will see this is the definitive transfer. The mix used on this 12" omits a verse and has additional backing vocals from George Michael and some slightly different keyboard arrangements towards the end. The record itself is labeled as (Pudding Mix) (Long Version) it is actually an alternate edit of the "Pudding Mix". I really hope that you enjoy the new transfer Seasons Greetings. ~ DjPaulT (December, 2016)
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И эта часть подборки супер! Вот бы что-то подобное на тему Italo-Disco 80's).
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03.02.2017 Обновление!!
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (Night Version) (6:17) 02.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (4:02) 03.Duran Duran - Late Bar (2:57) "Planet Earth" is the debut single by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 2 February 1981. It was an immediate hit in the band's native UK, reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart on 21 February, and did even better in Australia, hitting #8 to become Duran Duran's first Top 10 hit anywhere in the world. The song later appeared on the band's eponymous debut album Duran Duran, released in June, 1981. For most countries, the B-side track for the "Planet Earth" is a concert favorite called "Late Bar" which was one of the earliest songs Duran Duran had written together after their classic Le Bon/Rhodes/Taylor/Taylor/Taylor lineup had solidified. However, the B-side track for the North American release of "Planet Earth" is "To The Shore". Beginning with "Planet Earth", Duran Duran began creating what they called "night versions" for each of their songs: extended versions that were featured on their 12-inch singles. Back in 1981, the technology to do extended remixes was still quite rudimentary, so the band chose instead to create a new arrangement of the song, loosely based on the version they were playing live at the time. This formed the basis for the "night version". The "Night Version" of "Planet Earth" appeared in place of the original on some early US releases of the Duran Duran album. In addition to the 12", the night version of "Planet Earth" was included on the EPs Nite Romantics and Carnival.
Tracklist: 01.Kate Garner - Love Me Like A Rocket (Megamix) (6:01) 02.Kate Garner - Love Me Like A Rocket (Psychomix) (5:42) "Love Me Like A Rocket" is a 1983 single by Kate Garner a member of new wave band Haysi Fantayzee. When they split, she briefly embarked on a solo career. Produced by Torch Song which included William Orbit "Love Me Like A Rocket" was the only single Garner released. The single failed to chart. She achieved greater fame as a celebrity photographer, with her first major attention garnered from the album cover of Sinéad O'Connor's "The Lion And The Cobra". This single was William Orbit's first production job.
Tracklist: 01.Torch Song - Prepare To Energize (5:30) 02.Torch Song - Prepare To Energize (The Fong Test) (8 Track Version) (5:55) "Prepare To Energize" is a 1983 single by British electronic and ambient band Torch Song. Original members were William Orbit, Laurie Mayer and Grant Gilbert."Prepare To Energize" was a surprise dance-floor hit reaching #8 on the US Billboard Dance Chart, as well as appearing in the 1984 Tom Hanks movie Bachelor Party.
Tracklist: 01.Marc Almond - You Have (Long Version) (6:18) 02.Marc Almond - Joey Demento (6:45) 03.Marc Almond - Split Lip (Long Version) (17:12) "You Have" is a single by British singer/songwriter Marc Almond. "You Have" was taken from Almond's debut solo album "Vermin in Ermine". Produced by Mike Hedges who also produced The Cure, U2 and The Associates “You Have” debuted on the UK singles chart on January 9, 1984 peaking at #57. The versions contained on this 12″ do not appear on the Marc Almond 10 CD Box set “Trials Of Eyliner”.
Tracklist: 01.Time Zone Featuring John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa - World Destruction (5:32) 02.Time Zone Featuring John Lydon & Afrika Bambaataa - World Destruction (6:27) "World Destruction" is a single by electro band Time Zone headed by Afrika Bambaataa. In December 1984, Time Zone released their most well-known single, "World Destruction". A collaboration between Bambaataa, ex-Sex Pistol/Public Image Ltd. leader John Lydon, and producer/bassist Bill Laswell. The "World Destruction" single was arranged by Laswell after Lydon and Bambaataa had acknowledged respect for each other's work: Afrika Bambaataa: "I was talking to Bill Laswell saying I need somebody who's really crazy, man, and he thought of John Lydon. I knew he was perfect because I'd seen this movie that he'd made (Copkiller), I knew about all the Sex Pistols and Public Image stuff, so we got together and we did a smashing crazy version, and a version where he cussed the Queen something terrible, which was never released." John Lydon: "We went in, put a drum beat down on the machine and did the whole thing in about four-and-a-half hours. It was very, very quick." Bernie Worrell, Nicky Skopelitis, and Aïyb Dieng also played on the single, which was released by Celluloid Records on December 1, 1984. The track peaked at #44 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1985. Although this single did predate Run-DMC and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way", it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the first rap-rock record. This is not true as Run-DMC had incorporated hard rock guitar into songs, most notably "Rock Box", in April 1984. There are no mix titles given on sleeve or labels for each mix.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Ocean Blue (Atlantic Mix) (5:11) 02.ABC - Tower Of London (Instrumental) (3:37) 03.ABC - Be Near Me (Ecstasy Mix) (4:46) 04.ABC - Ocean Blue (Pacific Mix) (3:37) "Ocean Blue" is a song by the English new wave band ABC that was released as the fourth single from their third studio album How to Be a ... Zillionaire! The song peaked at No. 51 on the UK Singles Chart; the song failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single was the only single from the album not to chart on the Hot 100; their next single to chart there would be "When Smokey Sings" the following year. The single version was re-recorded with drummer David Palmer after the release of the album, also referred to as the "Pacific Mix".
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25.03.2017 Обновление!
Tracklist: 01.Meco - Music Inspired By Star Wars (7:34) In memory of Carrie Fisher 1956-2016 “ Music Inspired By Star Wars” is a disco single recorded by Meco, taken from the album Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk. This version is an edit of the nearly sixteen minute album version. The track was further edited for 7" release and titled "Star Wars/Cantina Band" which went on to become a #1 pop single in the U.S. and top ten in the U.K..
Tracklist: 01.Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (3:26) 02.Joy Division - These Days (3:26) 03.Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (Pennine Version) (3:12) "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is a song by English post-punk band Joy Division. It was written in August 1979, and debuted when the band supported Buzzcocks on their UK tour from September to November of that same year. It is one of the few songs in which singer Ian Curtis played guitar (albeit somewhat minimally) on live versions. The lyrics ostensibly reflect the problems in his marriage to Deborah Curtis, as well as his general frame of mind in the time leading up to his suicide in May 1980. The title is an ironic reference to "Love Will Keep Us Together". Deborah had the phrase "Love Will Tear Us Apart" inscribed on Ian's memorial stone. The song was first released as a single in June 1980 and became the band's first chart hit, reaching number 13 in the UK Singles Chart. That October, "Love Will Tear Us Apart" peaked at number 42 on the American disco/dance chart. It also reached number 1 in New Zealand in June 1981. The band postponed their US tour after Curtis's death, performed a few short sets as The No-Names, then finally renamed the group as New Order. The song was originally recorded at Pennine Studios, Oldham on 8 January 1980 along with the B-side, "These Days". This version was similar to the version the band played live. Ian Curtis and Martin Hannett, however, disliked this version, which has since become known as the "Pennine version", and, as a consequence, the band reconvened at Strawberry Studios, Stockport in March to re-record it. Whilst Curtis, who generally did not play guitar at all, played guitar on the song live – the band taught him D major specifically – the guitar on the recording was a 12-string Eko guitar played by Sumner.
Tracklist: 01.Bim - Romance (Extended Version) (7:57) 02.Bim - Gift Of Time (6:17) "Romance" is a 1981 New Wave single by U.K. band Bim. The band released several singles in the early 80s and one album titled Boobams Out! on Swerve Records. After the band fell into obscurity Lead vocalist Cameron McVey went on to work with such musicians as Massive Attack, Portishead, All Saints, Sugababes, Mutya Keisha Siobhan and his wife Neneh Cherry. McVey was also the second half of the duo Morgan/McVey who released one single in 1986 titled Looking Good Diving, widh was produced by Stock Aitkin Waterman. The song was re-worked for Neneh Cherry and titled Buffalo Stance. The photo on the front cover is lead vocalist Cameron McVey.
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - First-Last-For Everything (Club Version) (4:40) 02.Endgames - First-Last-For Everything (Dub Version) (4:59) "First-Last-For Everything" is the second single released by Scottish pop band Endgames. Produced by Steve Levine (soon famed for the production work with Culture Club). It found success in clubs in Europe and North America, receiving significant airplay in Canada, especially on the "alternative" radio station CFNY-FM (Toronto), while in the US it was a club success. Eventually it charted in the Billboard magazine Hot Dance Music/Clup Play Chart, peaking at No. 31.
Tracklist: 01.Limahl - Only For Love (Dance Mix) (6:39) 02.Limahl - Only For Love (Dub Mix) (4:39) 03.Limahl - Only For Love (Instrumental Mix) (6:25) "Only For Love" is the debut single by former Kajagoogoo singer Limahl, following being fired from the group by his bandmates in 1983. The song was featured in the first UK version of Now That's What I Call Music, and later included on Limahl's 1984 debut solo album, Don't Suppose. The song became his first UK Top 20 hit, peaking at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart. It remains his second most popular single in the UK as a solo act (the first being "The Neverending Story"). The song also reached No. 5 in Switzerland, No. 9 in Austria and No. 51 in the U.S.. Limahl performed the song with Beth Anderson on the TV show American Bandstand on March 9, 1985. The song also played a part in the singer meeting producer Giorgio Moroder, while he was performing the song at a rock festival in Tokyo the following year. Moroder would help Limahl reach greater international success later in his career.
Tracklist: 01.The Puppets - The Way Of Life (Dance Mix) (5:53) 02.The Puppets - The Way Of Life (Vocal) (4:17) 03.The Puppets - The Way Of Life (Instrumental) (4:11) "The Way Of Life" is a new wave single by New York/Long Island based band The Puppets released in 1983 by Canadian label Quality Records. The band only released one single before falling into 80s obscurity. The record garnered massive club play but failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Fields - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Club Mix) (7:13) 02.Kim Fields - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Instrumental Version) (5:57) 03.Kim Fields - Dear Michael (3:23) "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" is a 1984 single by American actress and television director Kim Fields. She is known for her roles as Tootie Ramsey on the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life, and as Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom Living Single. During the run of Facts of Life, 14 year old Fields released a one off single on the Critique Records label: the disco/Hi-NRG "He Loves Me He Loves Me Not" which became a minor club hit peaking at #30 on the US Billboard Dance Chart. The b-side "Dear Michael" is a tribute to pop icon Michael Jackson which also peaked at #55 on the U.S. R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Sister Sledge - We Are Family (Long Version) (1984 Remix) (7:11) 02.Sister Sledge - My Guy / Canadian Sunset (3:44) 03.Sister Sledge - All American Girls (4:44) R.I.P. Joni Sledge (September 13, 1956 – March 10, 2017) “We Are Family” is a 1979 dance hit song by Sister Sledge, composed by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. Rodgers and Edwards offered the song to Atlantic Records; although the record label initially declined, the track was released as a single from the album of the same name and quickly began to gain club and radio play. It eventually went Gold, becoming the number one R&B and number two pop song on the US charts in 1979. Along with the tracks, “He’s the Greatest Dancer” and “Lost in Music”, “We Are Family” reached number one on the disco charts. It was also the theme song for the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1984 the song was remixed by Bernard Edwards and re-released where it chated again in the UK at #33.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (Extended Version) (6:17) 02.Tears For Fears - Empire Building (2:50) "Mothers Talk" is a 1984 song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley and sung by Orzabal, it was the band's seventh single release (the first to be taken from their second album Songs from the Big Chair (1985) and fifth UK Top 40 chart hit. The song was released six months in advance of the album and showcased the band's edgier sound, as compared to their debut LP The Hurting (1983). It was also a moderate success internationally. "Mothers Talk" was written in 1983 and was first publicly performed during the band's late 1983 tour. In early 1984, the band went into the studio to record the song as their next single, though the recording sessions with their new producer Jeremy Green did not work out as planned and the recording was scrapped. The band's previous producer, Chris Hughes, was then brought back into the fold and the song was re-recorded and finally released as a single in August 1984. Hughes stayed on with the band to record their second album, Songs from the Big Chair. Along with its B-side, "Empire Building", "Mothers Talk" was one of the first Tears for Fears songs to demonstrate a creative use of sampling. The strings at the beginning of the song were culled from a Barry Manilow record, while the drum sample around which "Empire Building" is built was lifted from the Simple Minds song "Today I Died Again". This was the second Tears for Fears single for which Phonogram Records would use the picture disc and coloured vinyl gimmicks as a promotional tool, as well as the first one to feature multiple 12" releases offering different remixes of the track. Limited quantities of the 7" single also came with a free Tears For Fears window sticker of the band's new logo.
Tracklist: 01.Chaz Jankel - No. 1 (Manhattan Mix) (7:15) 02.Chaz Jankel - No. 1 (Dub Mix) (9:03) "No. 1" is a 1985 single by the former keyboard/guitarist for Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Chaz Jankel. The song was featured in the 1985 film "Real Genius" starring Val Kilmer. "No.1" debuted on the U.S. Dance Chart on May 11, 1985 peaking at #20 spending seven weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.John Adams - Through The Eyes Of Love (Extended Mix) (7:08) 02.John Adams - Through The Eyes Of Love (4:29) 03.John Adams - Don't Turn And Walk Away (4:04) "Through the Eyes of Love" is the debut solo single by English singer-songwriter John Adams. Adams is the former vocalist of Private Lives, a band that could be seen as forefathers of England's late-'80s sophisti-pop movement - Johnny Hates Jazz, Living in a Box, etc.. "Through the Eyes of Love" was produced and co-written by Andy Taylor of Duran Duran. Adams was also a support act for Duran Duran in 1987.
Tracklist: 01.Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - So In Love (Special American Dance Remix) (12" Version) (5:40) 02.Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - So In Love (7" Version) (3:30) "So in Love" is a song by the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released in 1985 as the first single from the album Crush. The artwork, designed by XL Design, and the promo video were both influenced by the Mexican Day of the Dead festival. Critic Dave Thompson in AllMusic praised "So in Love" as a "rich and sumptuous number" that is "well in keeping with the group's signature styling". Colleague Tom Schulte described the song as being – along with the following year's "If You Leave" – the "pinnacle" of the band's musical progression. Although "So in Love" was the first single from Crush, it was one of the last songs written for the album. It was originally dropped until band member Martin Cooper persuaded Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys to make a demo for the song. Andy McCluskey said it was about the painful end of a relationship. It was their first hit in the United States, after five years of trying to "break" the States. “So In Love” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 31, 1985. The song remained on the chart for seventeen weeks, peaking at the #26 position. "So In Love" reached #27 in the U.K.. **This 12″ promo was released in the general issue picture sleeve that shows the B-side as being “Concrete Hands (Extended)”. The labels list the mixes on both sides as “Special American Dance Remix” but track durations are different.
Tracklist: 01.Sandra - In The Heat Of The Night (Extended Version) (7:23) 02.Sandra - Heatwave (Instrumental) (3:27) "In the Heat of the Night" is a single by German singer Sandra. The song was released in November 1985 as the second single from the album The Long Play, where it charted at #1 in Switzerland and Israel, #2 in Germany, and #8 in South Africa (in mid-1986). The track features backing vocals by Hubert Kemmler of Hubert Kah and Michael Cretu. "Heatwave" is an instrumental version of "In The Heat Of The Night".
Tracklist: 01.Stacey Q - Shy Girl (4:58) 02.Stacey Q - Shy Girl (Dub Version) (6:41) "Shy Girl" is the debut solo single by American pop singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Stacey Q. "Shy Girl" appeared on the long play cassette Stacey Q produced by Jon St. James and released by On The Spot Records. The cassette was limited to 500 copies. "Shy Girl" was only released in the U.S. on 7" and 12" formats. The singled did not chart but paved the way for her next single "Two Of Hearts". The "Dub Version" has never appeared on CD.
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01.05.2017 Обновления и изменения в раздаче!
Из раздачи удалены 3 старых рипа
1984 - Wham! - Last Christmas (Japan 12'')
1985 - Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (US 12'')
1985 - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - So In Love (US 12'' Promo)
Просьба их удалить, а папки с новыми рипами переименовать без приставки (New Rip)
Также добавлено 10 новых рипов!
Tracklist: 01.Josie Cotton - Johnny Are You Queer? (2:46) 02.Josie Cotton - (Let's Do) The Blackout (2:57) "Johnny Are You Queer?" is a 1980s pop song that was written by Bobby and Larson Paine. The song was first performed live by the Go-Go's and was later performed by Josie Cotton, who released the song as a single in 1981 and 1982, and as part of her 1982 album Convertible Music. The song was also featured on the Valley Girl soundtrack. The song was the subject of controversy upon its release. Cotton was accused by multiple conservative groups as promoting homosexuality and one network claimed that "there was no Josie Cotton and that she was actually a gay man who was trying to convert unsuspecting straight men into a homosexual lifestyle." The Village Voice and The Advocate were both highly critical of "Johnny, Are You Queer?" and The Advocate demonized the work in an article entitled "Josie, Are You A Bitch?" Years later AllMusic reviewed the song and noted that "In retrospect, the song sounds rather tame, and throughout, the joke is on the petulant girl, not Johnny: "he's not interested in her that way, so clearly he must not like girls" is (deliberately) a laughably arrogant premise." Cotton has stated that since the song's release she has been contacted by several people who thanked her for the song, as it helped them come to terms with their own homosexuality. In 1982, the song reached #38 on the U.S. Billboard Club Play Singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Ebn-Ozn - AEIOU Sometimes Y (Long Version - Vocal) (7:38) 02.Ebn-Ozn - AEIOU Sometimes Y (Dub Version - Instrumental) (7:29) "AEIOU Sometimes Y" is the debut single by New York based synth pop duo Ēbn-Ōzn. "AEIOU" became an international MTV and dance club hit, reaching # 20 on the Billboard Club Chart. The single also received significant black radio play and remains a modern rock radio and 1980s music staple. AllMusic writes that the song "combines intelligence, melody, and weirdness in just the right doses. Accompanied by a video that featured a stream-of-consciousness rap about 'this incredible Swedish girl,' and with a more serious subtext about communication, it became a bizarre but deserved hit." Recorded in 1981, "AEIOU" has the distinction of being the first commercial single ever recorded entirely on a computer (a Fairlight CMI) in the United States and the subsequent album, Feeling Cavalier, the first such album. Ēbn-Ōzn's use of the Fairlight CMI's "sampling" functions makes them true pioneers of sampling, a music recording process, which was then revolutionary and is now common practice in 21st century sound music recording.
Tracklist: 01.Sparks - All You Ever Think About Is Sex (12" Club Version) (5:06) 02.Sparks - Dance Godammit (12" Club Version) (4:04) "All You Ever Think About Is Sex" was the second single released from the album In Outer Space by American rock band Sparks. The single was remixed for it's single release but failed to chart. The b-side is a remixed version of the album track; "Dance Godammit".
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Extended Version) (4:59) 02.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Improvisation) (6:13) 03.The Human League - Total Panic (3:28) "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" is a 1983 song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It was composed by Jo Callis and Philip Oakey, and produced by Martin Rushent (which would be the last song he produced for the band for seven years). The song features vocals from four of the band members, including lead singer Philip Oakey, female co-vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall, and a rare vocal role from keyboardist and guitarist Jo Callis. The single was designated 'Red' on the Human League’s short-lived, self-imposed labeling system of 'Blue' for pop songs and 'Red' for dance tracks. The single was released in the UK on 11 April 1983 as a non-album single, and went to number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. It was incorporated into the band's EP Fascination!. Released in the US a month after the UK release, the single reached number 1 on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (their first single to do so) and number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 that summer. This Greece 12" contains a unique picture sleeve and is the only 12" to contain the instrumental b-side track "Total Panic", which only appears on 7" in other countries.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - It's A Miracle / Miss Me Blind (US Remix) (9:09) 02.Culture Club - Love Twist (Live) (4:24) 03.Culture Club - Melting Pot (Live) (4:30) "Miss Me Blind" is a song by English new wave band Culture Club. In the U.S. it was the third single released from Colour by Numbers, peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1984. This gave the band its sixth consecutive Top 10 hit. The single was also released in Canada (where it also reached number 5), Brazil, Australia and Japan. It was also the band's biggest R&B hit, reaching #5 on Billboard's 'Soul' chart. The song includes a reference to the title of Culture Club's previous album. Lead singer Boy George states in the song "But you know, I'm never really sure, If you're just kissing to be clever", the name of Culture Club's debut album. "It's a Miracle", was released on it's own as the fifth and final single from Colour by Numbers. The song became the group's sixth top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number four. It reached number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit the top five in Canada. It was the band's first US release to miss the Top 10; however, the song still received considerable airplay there during the summer of 1984. A very popular 12" was issued, gaining big success in American clubs and elsewhere. The popular extended 12" version contained extracts of the other Culture Club hit of the spring, "It's a Miracle". In the US, the "Miss Me Blind" / "It's a Miracle" 12" single reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in May 1984. Backing vocals on "Miss Me Blind" were performed by R&B singer Jermaine Stewart. The B-side is a live rendition of "Love Twist", a track from their first album. It was recorded in December 1983. An additional live track, "Melting Pot" (a cover of the song by the group Blue Mink), from the same show was available only on the 12-inch single.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Borderline (U.S. Remix) (6:55) 02.Madonna - Borderline (Instrumental/Dub Remix) (5:43) 03.Madonna - Physical Attraction (6:36) "Borderline" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut studio album Madonna (1983). It was released on February 15, 1984, by Sire Records as the album's fifth single. Written and composed by its producer Reggie Lucas, the song was remixed by Madonna's then-boyfriend John "Jellybean" Benitez. The singer used refined and expressive vocals for the song, whose lyrics deal with the subject of a love that is never fulfilled. Contemporary critics and authors applauded the song, calling it harmonically the most complex track from Madonna and praising its dance-pop nature. "Borderline" became Madonna's second top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number ten. In the United Kingdom it peaked number two after it was re-released as a single in 1986. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 10 or top 20 of a number of European nations while peaking the singles chart of Ireland. "Borderline" was placed at number 84 on Blender magazine's "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born", while Time included it on their critic list of "All-Time 100 Songs". The accompanying music video portrayed Madonna with a Latin-American man as her boyfriend. She was enticed by a British photographer to pose and model for him, but later returned to her original boyfriend. The video generated academic interest for its use of power as symbolism. With the video, Madonna was credited for breaking the taboo of interracial relationships, and it was considered one of her career-making moments. The release of the video on MTV increased Madonna's popularity further. Madonna performed the song on The Virgin Tour (1985) and the Sticky & Sweet Tour (2008), where a punk-rock version of the song was performed. "Borderline" has been covered by artists including Duffy, Jody Watley, Counting Crows, and The Flaming Lips.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Long Version) (6:32) 02.Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Instrumental Version) (6:32) 03.Michael Jackson - Beat It (4:18) "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson recorded for his sixth studio album Thriller (1982). It is the opening track of the album and was released as its fourth single on May 8, 1983 by Epic Records. The song was written, composed and co-produced by Jackson, and was produced by Quincy Jones. The song's lyrics pertain to strangers spreading rumors to start an argument for no good reason. Musically, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" evokes the disco sound of Jackson's previous studio album, Off the Wall, released in 1979. The song is characterized by a complex rhythm arrangement and a distinctive horn arrangement. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" has been covered and sampled by multiple recording artists since its release. Aside from Thriller, the song appears on multiple compilation and greatest hits albums by Jackson. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" was generally well received by contemporary music critics. The song was also commercially successful, charting within the top 20 and top 30 in several countries. It became Jackson's fifth consecutive top 10 single in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number five, and later re-entered charts in 2008 after the release of Thriller 25. Following Jackson's death in June 2009, the song re-entered music charts worldwide, mainly due to digital download sales. Unlike previous singles from Thriller, "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" did not have a music video to accompany it, but was performed by Jackson on world concert tours, as both a member of The Jacksons and as a solo artist.
Tracklist: 01.Belouis Some - Some People (Club Remix) (7:37) 02.Belouis Some - Some People (Club Remix Edit) (4:00) 03.Belouis Some - Some People (Dub Version) (6:34) "Some People" is a 1985 single by British artist Belouis Some, from his 1985 debut album Some People. The song reached the Top 40 in the UK, peaking at #33 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1986. In the U.S., the song reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100. A cover version by Murray Head was recorded and released as a single in 1986. *The "Club Remix Edit" is exclusive to U.S. and Canada releases.
Tracklist: 01.Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (12" Saddle Mix) (6:05) 02.Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (Instrumental Saloon Mix) (6:05) "I Wanna Be A Cowboy" is a 1985 single by British duo Boys Don't Cry. A novelty song with deadpan humour and kitschy references, the song has been described as the perfect musical realisation of a spaghetti western movie. It hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Sales chart in 1986-1987, and was R&R #8. “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” was also a top 10 hit in Australia and South Africa. The video featured a cameo appearance by Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.
Tracklist: 01.Propaganda - Duel (Bitter Sweet) (7:38) 02.Propaganda - Jewel (Cut Rough) (6:55) "Duel" is the second single by German pop group Propaganda. The song was included on their first album, A Secret Wish. Released in the United Kingdom in April 1985, it became their most successful single in the UK, reaching no. 21. This led to the band making their sole appearance on the flagship BBC music programme, Top of the Pops, in June of that year. "Duel" was originally released with an alternative version of the track, "Jewel (Rough Cut)" as the B-side. This featured the same lyrics delivered in a more aggressive manner over a backing track of heavy beats and industrial sound effects.
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Tracklist: 01.The Men - I Don't Depend On You (4:33) 02.The Men - Cruel (Instrumental) (4:42) "I Don't Depend on You" is a disco-influenced song by the British synthpop group The Human League released under the pseudonym The Men. It was released as a single in the UK in February 1979, but failed to chart. It was written by Philip Oakey, Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh; was produced by Colin Thurston and featured guest backing vocalists Katie Kissoon and Lisa Strike (who later worked with Pink Floyd ). After hastily signing the Human League in 1978 it became apparent to Virgin Records that the band were not very profitable, with none of their releases under Fast Records making any impact on the charts. Virgin began putting pressure on the group to justify their large advance signing fee. Pressure was put on Ware, Oakey and Marsh to abandon their no traditional instruments rule and use conventional instruments in an attempt to be more commercial and sell more records. Ware reluctantly agreed but insisted that any material recorded this way should be released under a pseudonym to ensure that it wasn't confused with the pure electronic sound of The Human League. "I Don't Depend on You" was the only product of this compromise with Virgin. It was recorded with the addition of session musicians and was released under the name The Men. The song also features the synth riff from debut single Being Boiled towards the end of the track. Afterwards the band were able to record tracks in their original style for Virgin. Before any further conventional style records could be recorded, the original Human League had split; Oakey then took the new reformed band down a different commercial and pop route. Later, it would be commented on that in recording "I Don’t Depend on You" – two years prior to the arrival of schoolgirl vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall – Oakey, Ware and Marsh had already produced a Human League Mk 2-style track complete with commercial pop sound: Oakey's vocal with female backing (with Katie Kissoon and Lisa Strike providing the backing vocals). The B-side, titled "Cruel", is simply a remix of "I Don’t Depend on You" without Oakey's vocals. "I Don’t Depend on You" received little promotion or airplay and did not chart. Re-releases on albums now credit the track as The Human League aka 'The Men'.
Tracklist: 01.Adam & The Ants - Antmusic (3:17) 02.Adam & The Ants - Fall-In (2:08) "Antmusic" is a song by Adam and the Ants, released as the third single in the UK in 1980 from the album Kings of the Wild Frontier (released 3 November 1980). "Antmusic" peaked at No. 2 in the UK in January 1981, being held off the top by the re-release of John Lennon's "Imagine" after his murder in New York City on 8 December 1980. The music video to "Antmusic" featured the group playing in a discothèque with a giant juke box, and persuading the young audience to turn away from disco music and dance to the new-styled 'Ant-Music'. The music video was directed by Steve Barron. The single spent five weeks at No. 1 in Australia, and earned the band platinum certification for sales of over 100,000. Adam and the Ants toured Australia in 1981 and appeared on influential TV pop show Countdown. Although some overseas singles include the 3:36 album version, the original UK vinyl 7" single is 3:15. This short version has never appeared on CD to date.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:35) 02.Duran Duran - Like An Angel (4:46) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Short Version) (3:40) 35 years of "RIO"! "My Own Way" is the fourth single by Duran Duran, originally released as a single on 16 November 1981. The single was designed as a stop-gap release to capitalise on the Top 5 success of the band's previous single, "Girls on Film", but prior to the recording and release of the band's second album Rio (which was recorded in the early months of 1982). "My Own Way" was another hit, peaking at #14 on the UK Singles Chart. It peaked at #10 in Australia. Despite its success, the single has often been cited by the band as one of their least favourite and is rarely played live. Keyboardist Nick Rhodes has expressed astonishment that "My Own Way" performed better than 1987's "Skin Trade", which ended the band's record of twelve consecutive Top 20 hits in the UK. The single release of "My Own Way" has a fast tempo and "disco strings" arranged by Richard Myhill & Duran Duran. A slower version was later recorded for the Rio album, with slightly different lyrics. This version dispensed with the disco strings in favour of a new wave style with echoing synths and was later remixed by David Kershenbaum for the Carnival EP, and this altered track appeared on the American re-issue of the Rio album on vinyl and cassette late in 1982. All CD pressings of Rio have used the original UK album mix. The band's dislike of "My Own Way" is evinced by the song's omission from all of Duran Duran's compilation albums. Neither 1989's Decade or 1998's Greatest included the track, although it came close on the latter. A promo for Greatest included both "My Own Way" and "Careless Memories", but the commercial release replaced them with 1990's "Serious" and 1997's "Electric Barbarella". The b-side "Like An Angel" is a non-album track.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:08) 02.Duran Duran - Rio (Night Version) (6:39) 03.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (Night Version) (6:17) 04.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (Alternate Mix) (5:44) Carnival is a dance music EP by Duran Duran, originally released in various markets around the world in September 1982 by EMI. Due to the fact that Carnival was meant to capitalise on Duran Duran's burgeoning dance-oriented success, the tracklisting around the world differed from region to region. The Dutch EP, released in a white sleeve with photos taken from the Rio tour book, featured twelve-inch versions - or " Night Versions" in early Duran Duran parlance - lifted from four of the band's more popular singles - "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Rio", "Planet Earth" and "Girls on Film". There is a rare misprint of the Dutch sleeve, stating "Hold Back the Rain" to be included instead of "Planet Earth". The Night Version of "Girls on Film" is actually slightly different from the version that appeared on the EMI twelve-inch single, clocking in at just around 15 seconds longer, with a slighty different balance in the mix, and featuring the camera shutter clicking sound effect as heard in the short version. Also, the David Kershenbaum Night Version mix of "Rio" was commercially exclusive to this EP (it also featured on an American promo twelve-inch), as the "Rio" twelve-inch single featured "Rio" (Pt II) as the lead mix.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:16) 02.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (5:30) 03.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Carnival Remix) (7:03) 04.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Carnival Remix) (4:31) 35 years of "RIO"! "Carnival" is a dance music EP by Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI in September 1982. As part of Capitol's shift in marketing strategy for Duran Duran from New Romantic act to dance band over the course of 1982 (in a bid to shift more units of the Rio album), it was decided to release an EP of remixed tracks in various territories globally to capitalise on increased night-club play and to try to replicate that success on radio. Part of this strategy involved producer David Kershenbaum remixing various Rio' tracks. Most of these remixes also appeared on the Carnival release as well as various twelve-inch singles. The demand for Duran Duran material during the autumn of 1982 was quite high. DJs who heard the new mixes could not get enough, and started to put the dance mixes on the air. During the week of 2 October, the US version of the Carnival EP actually entered the album charts at #98. It was gone by the following week. The success of the Carnival EP gave the band enough clout to bring Kershenbaum back in to remix the entire A-side of the Rio album, which was re-issued in the United States in November 1982.
The songs and releasesEdit Due to the fact that Carnival was meant to capitalise on Duran Duran's burgeoning dance-oriented success, the tracklisting around the world differed from region to region. The Dutch EP, released in a white sleeve with photos taken from the Rio tour book, featured twelve-inch versions - or " Night Versions" in early Duran Duran parlance - lifted from four of the band's more popular singles - "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Rio", "Planet Earth" and "Girls on Film". There is a rare misprint of the Dutch sleeve, stating "Hold Back the Rain" to be included instead of "Planet Earth". The Night Version of "Girls on Film" is actually slightly different from the version that appeared on the EMI twelve-inch single, clocking in at just around 15 seconds longer, with a slighty different balance in the mix, and featuring the camera shutter clicking sound effect as heard in the short version. Also, the David Kershenbaum Night Version mix of "Rio" was commercially exclusive to this EP (it also featured on an American promo twelve-inch), as the "Rio" twelve-inch single featured "Rio" (Pt II) as the lead mix. The Spanish EP featured, on the sleeve at least, the same running order as the Dutch EP. Closer inspection however, shows that the version of "Rio" is actually just the album version, although it's listed as the Night Version. The song titles on the Spanish release were all translated into Spanish. For the North American release - released both in Canada and the US - the track listing changed slightly, incorporating among other things, a new Kershenbaum mix of minor single "My Own Way" which featured additional lyrics left off the original album version as well as the 'rhythm section punched up, making it ideal for dancing'. This mix eventually resurfaced on the Kershenbaum version of the Rio album in November 1982. The EP also featured the full length David Kershenbaum remix of "Hold Back the Rain", which is quite similar in structure to the version on the B-side of the "Save A Prayer" twelve-inch single. However the guitars are more prominent on the EP mix, and the keyboard and bass are quieter in some places. This mix also featured on the Japanese Carnival EP, with a slighty longer fade out that actual runs completely to the end of the in-studio performance. This full length version was edited down by about half a minute (with sections of the outro choruses cut down) to produce the 6:32 album remix version featured on the North American re-release of Rio. The North American tracklisting is rounded out by Night Versions of singles "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Girls on Film", lifted directly from their respective twelve-inches. Looks-wise, the EP was similar to the Dutch release but came in a purple sleeve, instead of white.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (Pt. II) (Full 7" Mix) (5:04) 02.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Re-Mix) (Carnival Remix) (7:03) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:34) 04.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:12) 05.Duran Duran - New Religion (Carnival Remix) (5:14) 35 years of "RIO"! "Carnival" is a dance music EP by British new wave band Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI. In Japan the EP was released on February 1, 1982. The most interesting collection of songs can be found on the Japanese/Tawainese release of Carnival. Included among the increasingly easy to acquire versions of previous singles is a remix exclusive to this release of fan-favourite album track "New Religion". This mainly instrumental mix remained unavailable outside of Japan/Taiwan until the 1999 release of the Strange Behaviour remix album. It is also noteable for featuring a longer fade out that runs right to the end of the in studio performance. The remainder of the EP was filled with the seven-inch version of "Rio", (mis-labelled as "Rio" (Pt II) as the wrong master was delivered to the Toshiba-EMI offices in Tokyo), the full length Kershenbaum remix of "Hold Back the Rain", and Night Versions of "My Own Way" and "Hungry Like the Wolf".
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:17) 02.Duran Duran - Careless Memories (Live Version) (4:12) 35 years of "RIO"! “Hungry Like the Wolf” is a song by the British New Wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Colin Thurston for the group’s second studio album Rio (1982). The song was released in May 1982 as the band’s fifth single in the United Kingdom. It reached the top five of the UK Singles Chart, and received a silver certification by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). “Hungry Like the Wolf”‘s Russell Mulcahy-directed music video was filmed in the jungles of Sri Lanka, and evoked the atmosphere of the film Raiders of the Lost Ark. Although the band initially failed to break into the U.S. market, MTV placed the “Hungry Like the Wolf” video into heavy rotation. Subsequently, the group gained much exposure; the song peaked at the number three spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1983, and Duran Duran became an international sensation. The video won the first Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was written and recorded on a Saturday in the spring of 1982 at the basement studios of EMI’s London headquarters. Rhodes started the song’s demo in the morning with a sequencer; the song was built throughout the day as each band member arrived, and by the evening it was essentially complete. “That track came from fiddling with the new technology that was starting to come in”, guitarist Andy Taylor said in an interview with Blender magazine. This refers to the rhythmic backing track they came up with by joining a Roland TR-808 drum machine with a sequencer and a Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard. Rhodes came up with an idea for the backing track in the car while he was going to the studio. He started playing with the Roland Jupiter 8 keyboard, while singer Simon Le Bon was working with the lyrics. The lyrics were inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, and the repeating of the word “do” at the end of each verse, is an inspiration from Gordon Lightfoot’s song “If You Could Read My Mind”. Andy Taylor worked out a Marc Bolan-ish guitar part, a very Marshall-sounding Les Paul guitar lick that was added to the track. Then the bass and drums were added, and the whole track was finished that day, including Le Bon’s vocal melody and lyrics. The laugh at the beginning of the song and the screams during the song’s fade-out were performed and recorded live by Rhodes’ girlfriend at the time. The group re-recorded the song for the Rio album a few months later at London’s AIR Studios with producer Colin Thurston, who also recorded the hits “Too Shy” for Kajagoogoo, and “I Want Candy” for Bow Wow Wow. Andy Taylor remembers: “He was a great organizer and arranger, we gave him far more ideas and music than the track actually needed, and he was important in the process of whittling them down to the essential elements.” Thurston and the band decided to keep the demo’s original electronic backing track and just re-record the other instruments and vocals. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was released in the United Kingdom on 4 May 1982; the next week the song debuted at number thirty-five on the UK Singles Chart, six weeks later it reached its peak at number five, remaining six weeks in the top ten, and twelve weeks in total. The release of the single helped the band’s album Rio reach the second position of the albums chart. In Ireland the single entered the chart on 23 May 1982; reaching the number four position on the Irish Singles Chart, becoming the band’s first top ten hit in that country. Despite achieving commercial success with several top hits in the United Kingdom, the band failed to enter in the U.S. market. Their first album did not chart and failed to yield a hit single. “Hungry Like the Wolf” was released in the United States on 7 June 1982 but did not chart. At first, U.S. radio were reluctant to play the song, but when the newly emerging MTV began playing the accompanying music video in heavy rotation, the exposure pushed “Hungry Like the Wolf” onto AOR playlists. The song entered Billboard’s Top Tracks chart in August 1982 and reached the top of the chart in January 1983. Following the release of the Carnival EP in September and the David Kershenbaum remaster of Rio in November, the Kershenbaum remix of “Hungry Like the Wolf” was released as a single on 3 December 1982. “Hungry Like the Wolf” entered the Billboard Hot 100 on 25 December 1982 at number seventy-seven, peaking at number three on 26 March 1983, and remaining twenty-three weeks on the chart. Ten years later in March 1993, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In Canada, the song debuted at number forty-eight on the RPM singles chart on 22 January 1983, reaching the top of the chart for one week on 19 March 1983, staying on the chart for nineteen weeks and ending at the tenth position of the 1983 year-end chart. It was certified gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) in April 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (Part 2) (5:30) 02.Duran Duran - Rio (Part 1) (5:11) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (4:37) 35 years of "RIO"! "Rio" is the seventh single by Duran Duran. It was first released as a single in Australia, in August 1982, followed by a UK release on 1 November 1982. The song was the fourth, final, and title single lifted from the band's album of the same name, and was edited for its release. It was issued worldwide in January 1983 and became an immediate Top 10 hit in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #9 on 11 December 1982. "Rio" was released as the third single from the album in Australia, and debuted on the Kent Music Report top 100 singles chart dated 6 September 1982. The song did not attract much notice in the United States upon its initial global release, but received very early airplay at highly influential KROQ in Los Angeles as early as 2 August 1982. After the band's breakthrough hit "Hungry Like the Wolf" stormed MTV and scaled the American charts in December 1982, radio programmers paid closer attention to the catchy melody and insistent, intricate bass line of "Rio", and Capitol Records reissued the single in March 1983 to great success as the band's 2nd US top 20 hit.(peaking at #14) It is one of the band's most recognisable songs, mostly due to its famous music video, which is widely regarded as symbolic of 1980s glamour and excess. The parent album "RIO" was released 35 years ago this week May 10, 1982.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Save A Prayer (5:25) 02.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Remix) (7:04) "Save a Prayer" is the sixth single by Duran Duran, released on 9 August 1982. The song was the third single from the band's second album Rio. It became Duran Duran's biggest hit to date (at the time) in the UK Singles Chart, reaching #2, held out of the top spot by Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger". The track opens with a somewhat eerie synthesizer riff which plays in the background throughout the song. It was not originally issued as a single in the United States, although the music video was very popular on MTV. A special US single version was finally released in January 1985 and reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. As well as being a commercial success, the song has received critical acclaim. AllMusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco described the song in a retrospective review, as being "a lilting epic". He wrote: "The music maintains the stormily romantic quality of the lyric by combining meditative verses with an aching chorus that swells and ebbs in a way that perfectly captures the song's heartbreak." The UK release of "Save a Prayer" was backed with a remix of "Hold Back the Rain".
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger (3:36) 02.Eurythmics - Let's Just Close Our Eyes/Monkey, Monkey (9:30) "Love Is a Stranger" is the fifth single by the British rock/pop duo Eurythmics. Originally released in late 1982, the single was commercially unsuccessful, but it was rereleased in 1983 when it became a hit, reaching the UK Top Ten. The single was re-released again in 1991, to promote Eurythmics' Greatest Hits album. Originally released in November 1982 in the United Kingdom, the song reached a disappointing #54 on the singles chart. Following the huge success of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" the following year, the song was re-released and reached #6 in April 1983. In the United States, the song was the second single from the Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) album and it was released just as the title track reached number one. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #81 on 17 September 1983 and peaked at #23 on 12 November of that year. The song was in the charts for thirteen weeks. The b-side for the 12" release "Let's Just Close Our Eyes" is a newly recorded version of "The Walk" with a more synth-oriented instrumentation and is exclusive to vinyl. The song blends into another non-LP track "Monkey, Monkey" therefore I made an artistic decision not to seperate the tracks in keeping with the original 12" continuity. There is pleny of audio editing software if you want to seperate them yourself.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Full Length Version) (4:55) 02.Eurythmics - I Could Give You (A Mirror) (Alternate Version) (3:57) "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is a song written and performed by the British new wave music duo Eurythmics. The song is the title track of their album of the same name and was released as the fourth and final single from the album in early 1983. The song became their breakthrough hit, establishing the duo worldwide. Its music video helped to propel the song to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the first single released by Eurythmics in the US. The original recording's main instrumentation featured a sequenced analog synthesizer riff, which Stewart accidentally discovered in the studio when he played a bass track backwards. Apart from the synthesizer, the arrangement also uses a Movement Systems Drum Computer, a piano in the middle eight, and Lennox's multitracked harmony vocals. The b-side "I Could Give You a Mirror" is different from the one found on the album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This). This 12" features the full length version of "Sweet Dreams..." Most of the LP's and CD's and 7" singles have the shorter, 3:36 version.
Tracklist: 01.Leisure Process International - A Way You'll Never Be (6:44) 02.Leisure Process International - Love Cascade (Dance Mix) (5:16) "A Way You'll Never Be" is a 1982 single by British new wave duo Leisure Process also known as Leisure Process international. The 12" was issued as double A side with "Love Cascade" both tracks were produced by Martin Rushent and feature Mark King and Phil Gould of Level 42 on bass and drums. The duo released four singles before splitting in 1983. Martin Rushent produced artists like The Human League, The Associates, Altred Images, Pete Shelley among others.
Tracklist: 01.Big Country - Wonderland (Extended Version) (7:08) 02.Big Country - Wonderland (3:58) 03.Big Country - Giant (5:05) "Wonderland" is a single-only release from Scottish band Big Country, released in the UK on 9 January 1984 between their first and second albums. It became a Top Ten hit for them in the UK, peaking at number 8, giving the band their third Top 10 entry. The song was included on all the band's subsequent greatest hits collections, although it was never released on any of the band's studio albums. In the U.S. the song peaked at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Golden Earring - When The Lady Smiles (6:15) 02.Golden Earring - Orwell's Year (4:22) "When the Lady Smiles" is a 1984 song by Dutch band Golden Earring. It was the first single from their album N.E.W.S. (NorthEastWestSouth). Following their top 10 "Twilight Zone", "When the Lady Smiles" was a U.S. chart disappointment, only reaching #76 on The Billboard Hot 100 chart. With a total of 5 "Hot 100"-releases, Golden Earring are by far the most successful Dutch band on the international charts. Dutch actor Huub Stapel has a cameo in the music video as an elevator mechanic, referencing the movie De Lift. Also appearing in several scenes (metro car, window washer) is Hans Vandenburg, lead singer of Gruppo Sportivo. The video for this song, shot by Dick Maas, was controversial. In one scene, a man attempts to rape a nun. This particular scene was quickly removed from the video (the full cut was only shown after midnight). The bold video may have hurt the sales of the single in the New World, although it climbed to the number 3 position in the charts in Canada. In the Netherlands "When the Lady Smiles" became Golden Earring's fifth number one. Hillary Clinton used this song during her campaign for the US presidency of 2008, baffling the band given the song's lyrics and controversial video.
Tracklist: 01.Romeo Void - A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing) (Edit) (3:49) 02.Romeo Void - A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing) (Album Version) (4:18) 03.Romeo Void - A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing) (Dance Mix) (6:11) "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)" was a hit single for American new wave/post punk band Romeo Void in 1984, from the Columbia album Instincts. It was the band's biggest hit and only Top 40 single, peaking at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (Extended Remix) (6:52) 02.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (Remix) (4:32) 03.Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (Original) (1:01) “Miami Vice Theme” was created and performed by Jan Hammer as the theme to the television series Miami Vice. It was first presented as part of the television broadcast of the show in September 1984 and released as a single in 1985, peaking at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the last instrumental to top the Hot 100 until 2013, when “Harlem Shake” by Baauer reached number one. It also peaked at number 5 in the UK, and number 4 in Canada. In 1986, it won Grammy Awards for “Best Instrumental Composition” and “Best Pop Instrumental Performance.” This song, along with Glenn Frey’s number-two hit “You Belong to the City”, put the Miami Vice soundtrack on the top of the US album chart for 11 weeks in 1985, making it the most successful TV soundtrack of all time until 2006 when Disney Channel’s High School Musical beat its record. This U.S. 12" release contains remixes by François Kevorkian and Ron St. Germain that were only available on the U.S. and Austraia releases. In European countries the 12" featured the Louil Silas Jr. mix which I posted in 2014.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Mirror Man (Extended Version) (4:22) 02.The Human League - You Remind Me Of Gold (3:38) 03.The Human League - You Remind Me Of Gold (Instrumental) (3:54) "Mirror Man" is a 1982 song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It was released as a single in the UK on 8 November 1982 and peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart. It was written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey with keyboard players Jo Callis and Ian Burden, and produced by Martin Rushent. "Mirror Man" was the first track written and recorded by the Human League after they returned from their World Tour, conducted in the wake of the enormous international success of their album Dare. "Mirror Man" was conceived and written as a celebration of Oakey and Wright's love of Motown records. It has been described as electronic northern soul, with Oakey's main verses delivered in deliberate sentences with emphasis on the last word of each sentence. Vocalists Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall feature prominently throughout the song but have no lyrics, providing backing vocals of "oohs" and "ahhs". Recording and production was overseen by Martin Rushent, who had produced the band's album Dare. Speculation about who was the titular 'Mirror Man' was ended in 1988 when, during interviews to promote the band's Greatest Hits album, Oakey revealed that it was about Adam Ant. Oakey had become concerned that Ant was starting to believe his own publicity, and was in danger of losing touch with reality. Oakey had avoided revealing this at the time for fear of offending the song's subject. The song could be viewed as a reference to the 1971 Japanese TV series Mirrorman. The song was released as a single in the UK in November 1982. It was the first new single the band had released since the phenomenal success of "Don't You Want Me" almost a year earlier. The single was tipped by the media as their second Christmas number-one single in the UK, but peaked just short, at number two. The single did however reach number one in Ireland earlier that month and also reached the Top 10 in Canada the following February. Its release in the U.S. was delayed until May 1983 where it was incorporated into the stop gap EP Fascination!. A&M Records, the band's record company in the US, had refused to release it as a single "unless there was to be an album hot on its heels". The track peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Wide Boy Awake - Chicken Outlaw (5:18) 02.Wide Boy Awake - Slang Teacher (5:25) "Chicken Outlaw" is the first single by Adam & the Ants bassist Kevin Mooney's band Wide Boy Awake. The single did manage to chart on the US dance chart peaking at #12.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (Extended Version) (5:33) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (Single Version) (3:40) 03.Olivia Newton-John - Silvery Rain (3:38) "Twist of Fate" is a 1983 hit by Australian singer/actress Olivia Newton-John that headed the soundtrack for the film, Two of a Kind, starring Newton-John and John Travolta. It was written by Peter Beckett & Stephen Kipner and produced by David Foster for the film. "Twist Of Fate" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1983 peaking at #5 on January 7, 1984. It reached #4 in Australia and Canada and #57 in the UK. Billboard ranked the song at number 42 on its listing of the top 100 singles of 1984. "Twist Of Fate" was Olivia's second single to chart on the Billboard Dance Chart peaking at #51. The b-sdie "Silvery Rain" is an environmentalism themed song taken from Olivia's 1981 album "Physical". The song was written by The Shadows member Hank Marvin and originally released as single in 1971 by Cliff Richard. The "Extended Version" of "Twist Of Fate" has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Shannon - Let The Music Play (Special Remix) (5:47) 02.Shannon - Let The Music Play (Dub-Version) (6:12) "Let The Music Play" is a song by American singer Shannon. The song was the first of Shannon's four #1s on the US Dance chart, reaching the top spot in October 1983. The song also became a huge crossover hit, peaking at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the US Singles Chart in February 1984. Some mark this as the beginning of the dance-pop era. "Let the Music Play" was Shannon's only US Top 40 hit. It was ranked 43rd on the 2009 VH1 Special 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 1980s. The original version of the record was produced by Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa. By the early 1980s, the backlash against disco had driven dance music off mainstream radio stations in the US. The rhythmic ingenuity of "Let the Music Play" was largely due to Chris Barbosa, who wrote and arranged the original demo track. Rob Kilgore played all the instruments on this seminal track. It featured a series of keyboard chords and drum patterns produced by gating a Roland TR-808 drum machine. Specifically, a reverb was placed across the kick and snare and hard gated to change the sounds. Further, it was one of the first tracks to sync together a TR-808 and a Roland TB-303 bassline, notorious in later years for the instrument responsible for creating acid house. The TB-303 plays the bassline for the entire song; however, in this case, the filter is not adjusted, which was typical for acid house music. This technical achievement made the production even more groundbreaking, and it also resulted in a unique sound, called "The Shannon Sound," which in time came to be known as freestyle. The Prophet-5 is used for the hookline and sound effects. The vocal on the chorus is sung by session guitarist/vocalist, Jimi Tunnell, who was uncredited. Shannon sings the answering line but it is Tunnell who sings the "Let the music play" hook. Slant Magazine ranked the song #54 in its 100 Greatest Dance Songs-list in 2006, adding: "Alongside Madonna's “Holiday,” D.C.-born Jazz vocalist Brenda Shannon Greene's “Let the Music Play” helped redefine dance music in the anti-disco early-'80s, setting the stage for the troubled genre for the next decade. Producers Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa, considered one of the founding fathers of Latin freestyle, merged the then-hip electro-funk sound with Latin rhythms, unwittingly creating the world's first freestyle song."
Tracklist: 01.SPK - Metal Dance (12" Version) (7:21) 02.SPK - Will To Power (4:41) "Metal Dance" is a synth-pop/industrial single by Australian music group formed in 1978 SPK. The single was released in March 1983 from the bands third album Machine Age Voodoo. This was the bands first single to feature Sinan Leong as the lead singer.
Tracklist: 01.Marc Almond - Tenderness Is A Weakness (With Instrumental Overture) (7:14) 02.Marc Almond - Love For Sale (3:25) 03.Marc Almond - Pink Shack Blues (6:02) 04.Marc Almond - The Heel (3:19) "Tenderness Is A Weakness" is the third single released by British singer/songwriter Marc Almond from his début solo studio album Vermin in Ermine. The song reached #88 on the UK singles chart in November 1984. "Tenderness Is A Weakness (With Instrumental Overture)" did not appear on the recently released Marc Almond box set Trials Of Eyeliner (The Anthology 1979/2016).I am unsure about the other tracks on this 10".
Tracklist: 01.Nolan Thomas - Yo' Little Brother (5:18) 02.Nolan Thomas - Yo' Little Brother (Dub Mix) (5:23) "Yo! Little Brother" is a 1984 single by italian freestyle artist from NYC Nolan Thomas (born Marko Kalfa). "Yo! Little Brother," peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100. While Nolan Thomas (Marko Kalfa) did appear in the music video and sang all of the other tracks on the Yo! Little Brother album, he did not actually perform the vocals on this particular track Elan Lanier a black vocalist who also hailed from the Tri-State Area sang them. He was discovered by dance music producers Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa of Shannon ("Let the Music Play") fame when he was still in high school. The original 12-inch single was initially released by Emergency Records. The now famous music video was conceived by the Manager/Director/Producer team of Stu Sleppin & Bob Teeman. Sleppin & Teeman created the rock star look-a-likes that became known as The Vid Kids. Nolan Thomas & The Vid Kids toured the US in the mid 80's. In the UK during the mid 80's "Yo, Little Brother" received some cult status after it was aired on the Max Headroom Show (channel 4 Television).
Tracklist: 01.Ollie & Jerry - Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us (Club Mix) (6:47) 02.Ollie & Jerry - Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us (Instrumental) (5:26) “Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us” is a electro-pop song by American music duo Ollie & Jerry. Released in 1984 as a single from the soundtrack to the film Breakin’, the song reached No. 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. It is the theme song to the film Breakin’. The music video features footage from the movie Breakin’ as well as numerous street break dancing performances. Jean-Claude Van Damme, who was an extra in the film, can be seen dancing in the background at one point. the film Breakin' is also known as Breakdance: the Movie or Break Street '84.
Tracklist: 01.Ollie & Jerry - Electric Boogaloo (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Ollie & Jerry - Physical Clash (4:10) 03.Ollie & Jerry - Electric Boogaloo (Instrumental) (4:57) “Electric Boogaloo” is a electro-pop song by American music duo Ollie & Jerry. Released in late 1984 as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, the song reached number 45 on the Billboard R&B chart. Detroit natives and prolific session musicians Ollie E. Brown and Jerry Knight first collaborated as the duo Ollie & Jerry on the soundtrack to the 1984 breakdancing-themed film Breakin’. The first track of that album, “Breakin’… There’s No Stopping Us”, was released as a single and reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1984. Following the success of this record, Ollie & Jerry were asked to contribute music for the Breakin’ sequel, Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo. The term “electric boogaloo” refers to a dance style of the same name. The duo recorded the track “Electric Boogaloo”, which was released as a single. Although the “Electric Boogaloo” single was less successful than its predecessor (not charting on Billboard”s Top 40), the Breakin’ 2 soundtrack itself did reach number 25 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, and number 52 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Tracklist: 01.Beastie Boys - She's On It (Sound Track From The Video) (4:20) 02.Beastie Boys - Hold It, Now Hit It (3:36) 03.Beastie Boys - Slow And Low (3:41) "She's on It" is a song by American hip-hop group the Beastie Boys. The group's third single, it was released on the soundtrack to the 1985 film Krush Groove. Despite failing to attract commercial success at the time of its release in 1985, a re-release in 1987 was much more successful, becoming a top 10 hit on the UK Singles Chart, and reaching the top 50 in two other European countries. The song's video was one of the band's first music videos. The boys are trying to win the heart of a beautiful woman on the beach, but their efforts are foiled by stampeding female fans. Not even the assistance of a mentor (played by producer Rick Rubin) can help them. Their attempts range from using Spanish Fly to flying over her in a helicopter and a net, and even their attempt to blow her up fails. It is not listed on the sleeve or labels however "She's On It" is a longer mix than the 3:32 album version.
Tracklist: 01.David Grant & Jaki Graham - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love (Extended Version) (5:24) 02.David Grant & Jaki Graham - Could It Be I'm Falling In Love (4:20) 03.David Grant - Turn Around (4:06) "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" is a 1972 song originally recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as "Detroit Spinners" in the UK). In 1985 British pop singer David Grant along with three time Grammy nominated British R&B singer Jaki Graham covered the song which became a top ten hit in the UK peaking at #5. Internationally the single reached #8 Ireland, #17 Netherlands, #48 New Zealand and #60 on the US R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Men At Work - Everything I Need (Extended Version) (4:33) 02.Men At Work - Everything I Need (Single Version) (3:33) “Everything I Need” was a single released in 1985 by the Australian group Men at Work. The song was written by Men at Work singer/guitarist Colin Hay and the recording was produced by Hay with keyboardist Greg Ham. The song appeared on the group’s album Two Hearts. The tune has a bouncy, midtempo pop/rock feel, and is marked by a loud, thwacking drum rhythm and a prominent slide guitar solo. “Everything I Need” was not a major hit. It peaked at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was in fact to be the last Men at Work single to make the U.S. charts.
Tracklist: 01.Models - Out Of Mind Out Of Sight (Extended Dance Mix) (6:19) 02.Models - Seeing Is Believing (3:36) 03.Models - Tropic Of Cancer (4:28) "Out Of Mind Out Of Sight" is the title single by Australian new wave rock band Models from their album of the same name. It was released in July 1985 and was their most successful single, which peaked at No. 1 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. The album followed in August on Mushroom Records with Nick Launay, Reggie Lucas and Mark Opitz producing and reached No. 3 on the related albums chart. "Out Of Mind Out Of Sight", peaked at No. 37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The band toured the US in November supporting Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
Tracklist: 01.The Concept - Mr. D.J. (Vocal) (5:35) 02.The Concept - Mr. D.J. (Instrumental) (5:19) "Mr. D.J." is an early 4th & Broadway release from 1985 by the group The Concept. Eric “Rico” Reed provides the voice of the DJ as he listens to callers requests over a cyclic, funk groove. A great party track to start the weekend. And did I mention the bass line.
Tracklist: 01.Winder - Do It Right (12" Version) (6:43) 02.Winder - I Close My Eyes (3:55) "Do It Right" is a 1985 single by German synth-pop duo Winder which consisted of members Charlotte Jager from Odense, Denmark and Paul Leslie from Hamburg, Germany. They released one album, International Love in 1985, and three singles before the band disbanded thereafter and disappeared into obscurity. This is a really fun catchy track with a great hook.
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Tracklist: 01.The Cure - Primary (Extended Mix) (5:57) 02.The Cure - Descent (3:09) "Primary" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as the sole single from their third studio album Faith (1981). The song is unusual in that both Simon Gallup and Robert Smith play bass, with the effects pedals on Smith's giving the leads a unique sound. There are no guitars or keyboards played in the song. "Primary" was released as a single on March 20, 1981. It reached number 43 in the UK Singles Chart. "Primary" was the first song by The Cure to be remixed as a separate extended mix for release on 12" single (and not co-released on other formats, in the way the 12" version of "A Forest" was also the album version appearing on Seventeen Seconds, for example). In fact, the original 12" extended mix is, to this day, still only available on the original 12" single, which has never been reproduced on any other album, making it quite a rare item. The main difference between the 7" mix (also the album mix) and the 12" mix is that the extended mix lengthens the instrumental introductions to the song's verses. This cover art is the first visual collaboration between the band & Porl and Undy, later better known as Parched Art.
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Adult Education (Special Club Mix) (6:04) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Adult Education (Special Rock Mix) (4:34) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater (4:30) "Adult Education" is a song by American duo Daryl Hall & John Oates, released as a single on February 18, 1984. The song is featured on the duo's second compilation album Rock 'n Soul Part 1 (1983). It was one of two new tracks that were recorded specifically for the compilation release and hit number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (Jellybean Remix) (7:32) 02.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (Larry Levan Extended Remix) (5:57) "I Can Dream About You" is a song performed by American singer Dan Hartman for the soundtrack album of the film Streets of Fire. Released in 1984 as a single from the soundtrack, and included on Hartman's album I Can Dream About You, it reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song first appeared in Streets of Fire, where it was performed by the fictional group The Sorels. The real voice behind the version used in the film was Winston Ford, but Hartman's version was the one used on the soundtrack album and released as a single. In a Songfacts interview with the film's musical director, Kenny Vance, he recalled "The same guy that sings lead on that and "Countdown to Love," a song that I wrote for the film, was a guy working at a Radio Shack (Winston Ford), and I think when you look at the film and The Sorels are singing it live in the movie, that was the version that was supposed to come out, and I recorded that version. But then when Dan Hartman heard it, I don't know what happened next, but I know that he took that guy's voice off and he put his own on, and he had a hit with it. Hollywood is a very slippery place." Originally, producer Jimmy Iovine had asked Hartman to write a song for a film he was working on. Hartman was told that the song was going to be sung by four black guys in a concert situation within the film, and Hartman ended up thinking about a demo he made of "I Can Dream About You." Hartman then went through some legal maneuvering to get the benefit of his breakthrough. The use of the song in the film being performed by actors did not feature Hartman on vocals but a studio singer. After some contract negotiating, Hartman insisted he sing the song on the soundtrack, and that his version be released if a single were to be issued from the soundtrack album. Additionally, any music video had to feature his own voice using the song. These clauses helped Hartman become an "overnight sensation." Both Hartman and Iovine worked on his 1984, same-titled solo album I Can Dream About You, following the song's use in the film. The album would spawn two other Top 40 charting singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 – "We Are the Young" and "Second Nature".
Tracklist: 01.Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel (Radio Mix) (4:04) 02.Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel (Club Mix) (7:23) 03.Jamie Principle - Waiting On My Angel (Dub Mix) (7:43) "Waiting On My Angel" is the debut single released in May 1985 by American house music artist and producer born in Chicago, Illinois Jamie Principle. "Waiting On My Angel" an early Chicago house track was produced by legendary DJ, record producer and remixer Frankie Knuckles who we sadly lost in 2014.
Tracklist: 01.Toto Coelo - Girls Night Out (4:56) 02.Toto Coelo - Girls Night Out (Dub) (4:49) 03.Toto Coelo - One Step Closer (3:29) "Girls Night Out" is the fourth single released by British new wave group Toto Coelo (renamed Total Coelo in the US). The single did not appear on any album and was released only as a single in Europe and Australia. "Girls Night Out" had previously been recorded in 1983 by New York City based group Ladies Choice on Streetwise Records. The single did not chart. The "Dub" is exclusive to this Netherlands release. As far as I know none of the tracks on this 12" have appeared on CD.
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Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (5:31) 02.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (3:31) 03.Duran Duran - Faster Than Light (4:30) "Girls on Film" is the third single by Duran Duran, released on 13 July 1981. The single became Duran Duran's Top 10 breakthrough in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at Number 5 in July 1981. The band personally selected the song for release following the failure of its predecessor, "Careless Memories", which had been chosen by their record company, EMI. Its popularity provided a major boost to sales of the band's eponymous debut album, Duran Duran, which had been released a month earlier. The song did not chart in the United States on its initial release, but it became popular and widely known after receiving heavy airplay on MTV when the Duran Duran album was re-issued in 1983. The song begins with a recording of the rapid whirring of a motor drive on a camera. Both manager Paul Berrow and photographer Andy Earl claim to have supplied the camera for the recording. Over the years, "Girls on Film" has become a staple of the encores for Duran Duran's live performances and is often the final song of a concert, during which lead singer Simon Le Bon introduces the rest of the band. The song, along with "Rio", was originally omitted from the 1984 live album Arena to make room for newer and less familiar album material from 1983's Seven and the Ragged Tiger. Both tracks were included as bonus material in the 2004 CD reissue of Arena. The b-side of the single was another song initially unavailable anywhere else, a synthesiser-heavy dance track called "Faster Than Light".
Tracklist: 01.China Crisis - African And White (Remixed And Extended Version) (5:01) 02.China Crisis - Red Sails (4:54) 03.China Crisis - Be Suspicious (5:00) "African and White" is a song by China Crisis. It was released as the band's debut single in 1981 on Inevitable Records. A remixed version of the song was reissued as a single in 1982 and became the band's first hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 45 in August 1982. The song is included on the band's debut album Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun to Entertain.
Tracklist: 01.Leisure Process - Cashflow (Million Dollar Mix) (7:05) 02.Leisure Process - The Emigr 2 (7:08) "Cashflow" was the third single released by British new wave duo Leisure Process. Once again this single was produced by legendary producer/remixer Martin Rushent.
Tracklist: 01.U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday (4:34) 02.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (U.S. Remix) (5:41) 03.U2 - New Year's Day (U.S. Remix) (4:29) "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1983 album War and was released as the album's third single on 11 March 1983 in Germany and the Netherlands. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, mainly focusing on the Bloody Sunday incident in Derry where British troops shot and killed unarmed civil rights protesters and bystanders. At the same time, the lyrics reject hate and revenge as a response, as noted in the line "There's many lost, but tell me who has won." Along with "New Year's Day," the song helped U2 reach a wider listening audience. It was generally well received by critics on the album's release. The song has remained a staple of U2's live concerts. During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Lead singer Bono reasserted the song's anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for many years. Today, it is considered one of U2's signature songs, and is one of the band's most performed tracks. Critics rate it among the best political protest songs, and it has been covered by over a dozen artists. It was named the 272nd-greatest song by Rolling Stone on their list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Tracklist: 01.Face To Face - 10-9-8 (Dance Mix) (5:42) 02.Face To Face - Dub-9-8 (5:21) "10-9-8" is the debut single by new wave quintet from Boston, Massachusetts Face to Face, originally released in 1984 in the United States. It reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and number seven on the dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.I Start Counting - Letters To A Friend (Sunrise Mix) (8:04) 02.I Start Counting - Adman's Dream (Admix) (4:58) "Letters To A Friend" is the debut single by electronic music duo from North London. The band consisted of David Baker and Simon Leonard. In 1984, the duo was signed by Mute and released its debut single, the quirky "Letters to a Friend." "Letters to a Friend" easily distinguished itself from the glut of synthesizer-laden records from the mid-'80s with Baker's distinctly British talk-sing style and the psychedelic feel of the keyboards. The single was produced by British producer and founder of Mute Records Daniel Miller. I Start Counting gained a significant cult following in the U.K. and the U.S., especially among American suburban teens who were discovering Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk in dance clubs. In 1985 the duo released their debut album My Translucent Hands.
Tracklist: 01.Silent Running - Emotional Warfare (Extended Mix) (5:42) 02.Silent Running - Emotional Warfare (4:03) 03.Silent Running - Speed Of Life (3:35) "Emotional Warfare" was the second single released from Belfast new wave/rock band Silent Running, released in 1984. The highly underrated band failed to have any impact on the charts after releaseing three albums and several singles. The b-side "Speed Of Life" is a non album track.
Tracklist: 01.The Creatures - Solar Eclipse (6:07) 02.The Creatures - Just In The Name Of Love (5:11) Today in North America we celebrate a rare astronomical event the Total Solar Eclipse. This is the First Total Solar Eclipse in USA Since 1979. This is the first total eclipse of the Sun visible from the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) since February 26, 1979. The last time a total eclipse was visible from coast to coast was on June 8, 1918.. As many Americans put on their eclipse glasses or make home-made viewing stations I thought it would be fun to post this for those who will make this cosmic celebration an event. If the eclipse bug has truly bitten you, then you won't be able to wait until the next North American total solar eclipse in 2024. "Solar Eclipse" is song by Italian band The Creatures not to ne confused with the British band of the same name. The Italo Disco band is one of the lost meteors of the 1980s. The Creatures consists of members Mario Flores and Maurizio Sangineto. "Solar Eclipse" was taken from the album "Illusion" released in 1985.
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Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Extended Mix) (7:52) 02.Pet Shop Boys - Pet Shop Boys (5:19) "West End Girls" is a single by British duo Pet Shop Boys. This edition is the original releases of "West End Girls" as produced by Bobby Orlando. It was a minor club hit when first released on indie labels in April 1984. The original production's success was eclipsed by the fully re-recorded, Stephen Hague-produced version, first released in late 1985 on Parlophone and other EMI-related labels. The b-side "Pet Shop Boys" is an instrumental track loosley based on the chord progression of "West End Girls".
Tracklist: 01.Wire Train - Chamber Of Hellos (Special Remixed Version) (5:18) 02.Wire Train - I'll Do You (Special Remixed Version) (6:10) "Chamber Of Hellos" is the debut single by American New wave/Alternative Rock band from San Francisco Wire Train. In June 1983, Wire Train signed to the local 415 Records label, also home to acts like Translator, Red Rockers and Romeo Void, all of which found themselves with national distribution when 415 entered into a deal with Columbia Records. Wire Train's debut album, In a Chamber, produced by David Kahne at The Automatt in San Francisco, was released late in 1983. It achieved success on the U.S. college charts during 1984, and the band toured as openers for Big Country. In the U.S. the single was relesd on 12" with "I'll Do You" both tracks remixed by Ivan Ivan.
Tracklist: 01.Alex Brown - (Come On) Shout (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Alex Brown - (Come On) Shout (Dub Version) (4:47) Shout, break out, don't be insecure! "(Come On) Shout" is dance single released by American soul, disco singer, songwriter and producer Alex Brown. She has a lot of session work as a backing vocalist with artists like Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. She's co-writer of Anita Baker's 1988 song "Just Because". "(Come On) Shout" was taken from the Motion Picture Soundtrack for the 1985 film "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt.
Tracklist: 01.Propaganda - p: Machinery (Polish) (9:22) 02.Propaganda - p: Machinery (Passive) (3:45) 03.Propaganda - Frozen Faces (5:29) "p:Machinery" is the third single by German new wave/synthpop band Propaganda, released in 1985. The song is taken from their debut album A Secret Wish. The song reached the top 10 in various countries across Europe, including France and Italy, but was most successful in Spain, where it peaked at number 1. In the US, the song reached the top 10 on the dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Wonder - Go Home (Special Re-Mix) (9:22) 02.Stevie Wonder - Go Home (Instrumental) (8:33) "Go Home" is a 1985 hit single performed by Stevie Wonder. The song showcased the narrator's plea to a young woman to go home, though the girl tries to get the narrator to stay with her. In the U.S., the song peaked at #2 on the R&B chart and #10 on the Hot 100 and, to date, is Wonder's last song to reach the U.S. top ten on the Hot 100. "Go Home" also topped both the dance chart and the Adult Contemporary chart. Stevie performed this song as early as the 7 May 1983 episode of Saturday Night Live and nearly two years later at the 1985 Grammy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles, California, in the famous synthesizer jam with other contemporaries Howard Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Thomas Dolby. Like "Part-Time Lover", the song was released with a special 12" version.
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Tracklist: 01.Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight (Long Version) (14:35) 02.Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight (Short Version) (6:35) "Rapper's Delight" is a hip-hop song released in September 1979 by The Sugarhill Gang, and produced by ex-Mickey and Sylvia member Sylvia Robinson. While it was not the first single to include rapping, it is generally considered to be the song that introduced hip hop music to audiences in the United States and around the world (and the very first full-length rap song, which featured rapping parts throughout the entire song, unlike the first single). The song is ranked number 251 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and number 2 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs. It is also included in NPR's list of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century. It was preserved into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress in 2011. Songs on the National Recording Registry are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The song also notably includes musical parts from Chic's "Good Times", resulting in band members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards suing Sugar Hill Records over copyright; a settlement reached allowed the two to receive songwriter credits. The song was recorded in a single take. There are three versions of the original version of the song: 14:35 (12" long version), 6:30 (12" short version), and 3:55 (7" shortened single version). In the U.S. the song reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally "Rappers Delight" hit #1 Netherlands, #1 Canada and #3 U.K. while also making the top five inseveral other European countries.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Don't You Want Me (3:57) 02.The Human League - Seconds (4:58) 03.The Human League - Don't You Want Me (Ext. Dance Mix) (7:30) "Don't You Want Me" is a single by British synthpop group The Human League, released on 27 November 1981 as the fourth single from their third studio album Dare (1981). It is the band's best known and most commercially successful recording and was the 1981 Christmas number one in the UK, where it has since sold over 1,560,000 copies, making it the 23rd most successful single in UK Singles Chart history. It later topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the US on 3 July 1982 where it stayed for three weeks. In 2015 the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 7th favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV. The lyrics were originally inspired after lead singer Philip Oakey read a photo-story in a teen-girl's magazine. Originally conceived and recorded in the studio as a male solo, Oakey was inspired by the film A Star Is Born and decided to turn the song into a conflicting duet with one of the band's two teenage female vocalists. Susan Ann Sulley was then asked to take on the role. Up until then, she and the other female vocalist Joanne Catherall had only been assigned backing vocals; Sulley says she was chosen only through "luck of the draw". Musicians Jo Callis and Philip Adrian Wright created a synthesizer score to accompany the lyrics which was much harsher than the version that was actually released. Initial versions of the song were recorded but Virgin Records-appointed producer Martin Rushent was unhappy with them. He and Callis remixed the track, giving it a softer, and in Oakey's opinion, "poppy" sound. Oakey hated the new version and thought it the weakest track on Dare, resulting in one of his infamous rows with Rushent. Oakey disliked it so much that it was relegated to the last track on side two of the (then) vinyl album. Before the release of Dare, three of its tracks—"The Sound of the Crowd", "Love Action (I Believe in Love)", and "Open Your Heart"—had already been released as successful singles. With a hit album and three hit singles in a row, Virgin's chief executive Simon Draper decided to release one more single from the album before the end of 1981. His choice, "Don't You Want Me", instantly caused a row with Oakey who did not want another single to be released because he was convinced that "the public were now sick of hearing The Human League" and the choice of the "poor quality filler track" would almost certainly be a disaster, wrecking the group's new-found popularity. Virgin were adamant that a fourth single would be released and Oakey finally agreed on the condition that a large colour poster accompany the 7" single, because he felt fans would "feel ripped off" by the 'substandard' single alone. The Human League often added cryptic references to their productions and the record sleeve of "Don't You Want Me" featured the suffix of "100". This was a reference to The 100 Club, a restaurant/bar in Sheffield. Today, the song is widely considered a classic of its era. In a retrospective review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, senior editor for AllMusic, described the song as "a devastating chronicle of a frayed romance wrapped in the greatest pop hooks and production of its year." Oakey still describes it as over-rated, but acknowledges his initial dismissal was misguided and claims pride in the track. Oakey is also at pains to point out another misconception: that it is not a love song, but "a nasty song about sexual power politics". "Don't You Want Me" was released in the UK on 27 November 1981. The B side was "Seconds" another track lifted straight from the Dare album. Like previous singles, a 12" version was also issued featuring the original version of "Don't You Want Me" and "Seconds" on the A side and an "extended dance mix" lasting seven and a half minutes on the B side. This mix is also features on the Love and Dancing album released under the name of The League Unlimited Orchestra in 1982.
To the amazement of the band (and especially Oakey), it entered the UK Singles Chart at No.9 and shot to number one the following week, remaining there over the Christmas period for a total of five weeks. It ultimately became the biggest selling single to be released in 1981, and the fifth biggest selling single of the entire decade. Its success was repeated six months later in the US, with "Don't You Want Me" hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. Billboard magazine ranked it as the sixth-biggest hit of 1982. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA the same year for sales of a million copies. It is notable as the first song featuring the revolutionary Linn LM-1 drum machine to hit No. 1 on the UK charts and also the first LM-1 track to top the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - The Damned Don't Cry (Dance Mix) (5:44) 02.Visage - Motivation (3:46) "The Damned Don't Cry" is a song by the British pop group Visage, released as a single by Polydor Records in 1982. It was the first single from Visage's second album, The Anvil. "The Damned Don't Cry" was a chart success, becoming Visage's second highest-charting single in the UK (#11) and the band's last international hit. "The Damned Don't Cry" was the second Visage video directed by Midge Ure. It was shot in Tenterden, Kent, at the Tenterden Town railway station and recreates the 1930s atmosphere and mood of the Orient Express. The clip was included on band's 1986 video release, Visage. The model and singer Nick Kamen appears in this video.
Tracklist: 01.Girls Can't Help It - Baby Doll (5:47) 02.Girls Can't Help It - Baby Doll (Instrumental) (5:35) "Daby Doll" is a single recorded by British female trio Girls Can't Help It. "Baby Doll" was produced by Colin Campsie and George McFarlane who make up the duo Giant Steps. Girls Can't Help It signed a deal with Sire records but only released two single and a five track mini-lp titled "Pure Wild".
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Martin (10:14) 02.Soft Cell - Hendrix Medley (10:23) "Kartin"/"Hendrix Medley" was a 12 single" by British dup Soft Cell released in January 1983 included with initial copies of the band's second album "The Art Of Falling Apart". "Martin", inspired by George A. Romero's 1978 cult gem about a teenage vampire on the loose in a Pittsburgh suburb. Producer Mike Thorne called the song “a monstrously over-the-top extravaganza”. The flipside sees Marc and Dave do the unthinkable: tackle a medley of Jimi Hendrix covers. Which they do quite well making it their own. The medley includes "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze" and "Voodoo Chile". I have included the original 12" Sire labels and custom made front and back sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy (Below The Belt Mix) (7:05) 02.Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy (3:50) 03.Billy Idol - Blue Highway (5:06) "Flesh For Fantasy" is a song by English rock musician Billy Idol, from his second album Rebel Yell (1983). It was released in 1984, as the third single from the album. In the U.K. "Flesh For Fantasy" reached #54. In the United States the single did much better peaking at #29 on October 6, 1984 after spending twelve weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Flash And The Pan - Midnight Man (Extended Remix Version) (7:00) 02.Flash And The Pan - Midnight Man (Instrumental) (6:01) 03.Flash And The Pan - Fat Night (3:56) "Midnight Man" is a 1985 single by Australian new wave group Flash And The Pan. The song was taken from the album Early Morning Wake Up Call. "Midnight Man" reached #66 on the Australian singles chart and #23 in Netherlands. In the United States "Midnight Man" reached #19 on the Billboard Dance chart on March 23, 1985 after spending nine weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Make It Better (Forget About Me) (Dance Mix) (7:11) 02.Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Make It Better (Forget About Me) (Instrumental Mix) (4:16) R.I.P. Tom Petty
October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017 "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" is a song written by Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and David A. Stewart of the Eurythmics. It was released in June 1985 as the third single from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1985 album Southern Accents. Musically it is an uptempo number that pays tribute to the Memphis Soul style, with heavy emphasis on horns and funk-inspired rhythm guitar. The music video continues in the Alice in Wonderland motif of "Don't Come Around Here No More" and riffs on the 'model annoyed by flying insect with the face of the singer superimposed' as in the then-recent "You Might Think" video by The Cars. "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" peaked at #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on July 6, 1985 spending eight weeks on the survey.
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Tracklist: 01.Rheingold - Dreiklangs-Dimensionen (5:53) 02.Rheingold - Fluss (4:49) "Dreiklangs-Dimensionen" was the most succesful single by Rheingold a German New Wave group that consisted of Bodo Staiger (vocals, guitar), Lothar Manteuffel (lyrics) und Brigitte Kunze (keyboard). They sang both in German and English and released three LP’s and several singles between 1980 and 1984. Lothar Manteuffel teamed up with former Kraftwerk musician Karl Bartos to form Elektric Music and Bodo Staiger was working with ex Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür and today he’s busy as a music producer.
Tracklist: 01.Icehouse - Hey Little Girl (Disco Edit Mix) (6:57) 02.Icehouse - Hey Little Girl (3:39) 03.Icehouse - Can't Help Myself (US Club Mix) (5:56) "Hey Little Girl" is a single released by Australian band Icehouse, the second single from the band's 1982 album, Primitive Man. The album and single were co-produced by band member and the track's writer, Iva Davies, and Keith Forsey (Billy Idol). It was released in October 1982, on Regular Records on 7" and 12" vinyl formats. UK and Europe releases by Chrysalis Records were also on 7" and 12" formats, but with different track listings. The single was then released in the US in 1983 on the same formats. On "Hey Little Girl", Iva Davies uses the Linn drum machine — the first for an Australian recording. "Hey Little Girl" peaked at No. 7 on the Australian singles chart and No. 2 in Switzerland, No. 5 in Germany, Top 20 in UK, Sweden and Netherlands, and No. 31 on U.S. the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Tracklist: 01.Chris Rea - I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (New Re-edited Club Mix) (8:14) 02.Chris Rea - Let It Loose (Extended Club Mix) (5:42) "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" is a 1983 single by English singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The single was taken from Rea's fifth studio album Water Sign. In the UK "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" peaked at #80, #15 in Belgium and #25 Netherlands the song also reached #46 in New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - The Touch (Extended Version) (6:35) 02.Kim Wilde - Shangri-La (Extended Version) (4:58) "The Touch" is the second single from the 1984 Kim Wilde album Teases & Dares, released at the end of the year it did not match the success of her previous single. In the U.K. "The Touch" reached #50 in Germany #29 and Netherlands #34. It was released as both a 7" and a 12" single. The 7" had a remix of the album version on side A, and a track written by Wilde herself on side B entitled "Shangri-La," also from the Teases and Dares album. Both tracks were extended for the 12" release. It also featured in the soundtrack of the American movie Secret Admirer. The music video for "The Touch" features Wilde playing Cinderella.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Hypnotize (Long) (6:31) 02.Scritti Politti - Hypnotize (Short) (4:24) 03.Scritti Politti - Hypnotize (Version) (3:34) "Hypnotize" was the third single taken from the album Cupid & Psyche 85 by British/American pop group Scritti Politti. "Hypnotize" peaked at #68 on the U.K. singles chart in November 1984. In the United States "Hypnotize" became the groups third entry on the Billboard Dance chart peaking at #43.
Tracklist: 01.David Cassidy - The Last Kiss (Extended Mix) (6:47) 02.David Cassidy - The Letter (4:33) R.I.P. David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017) "The Last Kiss" was the first single taken from the seventh studio album Romance by American actor, singer, songwriter, and guitarist David Cassidy. The song features backing vocals by George Michael."The Last Kiss" peaked at UK #6, Ireland #9, Denmark #10 and #60 in Australia. The single was not released in the U.S.. On February 20, 2017, Cassidy announced that he was living with dementia, the condition that his mother suffered from at the end of her life. He retired from performing in early 2017 when the condition became noticeable during a performance in which he forgot lyrics and otherwise struggled. On November 18, 2017, it was announced that Cassidy had been hospitalized suffering from liver and kidney failure, and was critically ill in a medically-induced coma. He was out of the coma two days later, but remained in critical but stable condition, with doctors hoping to keep him stable until a liver became available for transplant. Cassidy died on November 21, 2017, aged 67.
Tracklist: 01.The Motels - Shame (Dance Mix) (7:16) 02.The Motels - Save The Last Dance For Love (4:21) 03.The Motels - Shame (Red Mix) (5:22) "Shame" was the first single taken from the fifth studio album "Shock" by American new wave band from Berkeley, California The Motels. The single became a top thirty hit in the United States peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.The song also became a hit in Australia reaching #18 and Canada where it reached #25.
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Tracklist: 01.The Fixx - One Thing Leads To Another (Extended Version) (8:01) 02.The Fixx - Reach The Beach (Dub) (4:06) "One Thing Leads to Another" is a song by new wave rock band The Fixx, from their album Reach the Beach. "One Thing Leads to Another" is the group's most successful single. Entering the chart at #65 on August 27, 1983, it reached #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 1983. It also hit #2 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and went to #1 in Canada as well. In the U.K. the single was not as popular only reaching #86.
Tracklist: 01.The Pretenders - 2000 Miles (3:38) 02.The Pretenders - Fast Or Slow (The Law's The Law) (3:14) 03.The Pretenders - Money (Live At US Festival) (4:49) "2000 Miles" is a song by English-American rock band The Pretenders that was released in 1983 as the preceding single to their 1984 album, Learning to Crawl. It was most popular in the UK, where it peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1983. In the US, it was released as the B-side of both the 7-inch single and 12-inch single remix of the band's hit, "Middle of the Road". Considered a Christmas song, it has been released on various Christmas compilation albums. While most people believe the title to refer to the distance between two long-distance lovers who miss each other over the holidays, it is actually meant to be for James Honeyman-Scott, the group's original guitar player, who died the year before the song was released. The official video features Hynde dressed as a member of the Salvation Army in a snowy location.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Club Tropicana (Edited Version) (3:47) 02.Wham! - Blue (Armed With Love) (3:54) "Club Tropicana" is the fourth single taken from the debut album FANTASTIC by British duo Wham! released in July 1983. The single peaked at #4 in the UK, going on to become the 39th best selling single of 1983. The "Edited Version" of "Club Tropicana" is exclusive to this Japan 7" release and is basically the album version with the fade intro removed. This release also comes in a unique poster bag picture sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Special "Red & Blue" Remix Dance Version) (7:48) 02.Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Edited Version) (3:51) 03.Yes - Our Song (LP Version) (4:18) "Owner of a Lonely Heart" is a song by the English progressive rock band Yes. It is the first track and single from their eleventh studio album 90125, released in 1983. Written primarily by guitarist Trevor Rabin, contributions were made to the final version by singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, and producer Trevor Horn. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" was released in October 1983, as the album's first single. It was a commercial success in the United States, becoming the band's first and only single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and its Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. In 1984, the song reached No. 8 in the year-end charts in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Rockwell - Taxman (3:58) 02.Rockwell - Wasting Away (3:56) 03.Rockwell - Change Your Ways (4:23) "Taxman" is a song written by George Harrison and originally recorded by The Beatles as the opening track for the 1966 album Revolver. In 1984 American musician Rockwell covered the song which was the fourth single taken fom his debut album "Somebody's Watching Me". The single only charted in the U.K. peaking at #88. No mixes here just wanted to post this in light of recent tax events in the uSA.
Tracklist: 01.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (12" Mix) (6:13) 02.Big Country - In A Big Country (3:52) 03.Marilyn - Calling Your Name (4:04) 04.Status Quo - Marguerita Time (3:27) 05.The Boomtown Rats - Tonight (3:53) 06.Genesis - That's All (4:23) 07.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (3:53) 08.Bon Jovi - Runaway (3:51) 09.Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) (4:48) 10.ABC - The Look Of Love (3:29) 11.Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (3:54) 12.Band Aid - Feed The World (4:16) "Band Aid Special" is a 1985 album compiled by Mercury Records in Japan, released on March 31, 1985 a few months after the release of the single "Do They Know It's Christmas?". This compilation contains all three mixes of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"that were originally released on 12" single. The rest of the album was filled artists that were involved with the recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", along with other artists to fill out the album. The album was re-issued in December 1985 under the title “Rock ‘Now” 12 Hits!”. Band Aid is a charity supergroup featuring mainly British and Irish musicians and recording artists.was founded in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for anti-famine efforts in Ethiopia by releasing the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for the Christmas market that year. On 25 November 1984, the song was recorded at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, and was released in the UK four days later. The single surpassed the hopes of the producers to become the Christmas number one on that release. The 12" version was mixed by Trevor Horn.
Tracklist: 01.Icehouse - No Promises (Extended Mix) (6:15) 02.Icehouse - The Tempest, Gravity, Terra Incognita (8:07) "No Promises" derived from a work originally conceived for The Sydney Dance Company performance of Boxes. Boxes was conceived by Iva Davies, Bob Kretschmer and Graeme Murphy as a dance work which was first performed by The Sydney Dance Company at The Sydney Opera House on November 7th 1985. The Australian 12" contains an alternate track listing than what was found in other countries. The single reached #30 on the Australian singles chart. Internationally the single reached Belgium #26, Canada #61, New Zealand #29, UK #72 and #79 US. Tracks on Side B are listed as 3 different tracks but run as 1 single track with a total tack length of 8 mins 07 secs.
Tracklist: 01.T.X.T. - Girl's Got A Brand New Toy (The Mega-Gigantic-120 dB Artlab-Mix) (7:25) 02.T.X.T. - Hot Was The Rainy Night (3:25) "Girl's Got A Brand New Toy" is a 1985 single by German pop duo T.X.T.. The single was a club hit in Europe especially in Italy where it reached #4. The duo released a few more singles and a full length album then disbanded.
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Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short (Mix 1) (6:31) 02.Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short (Version) (Mix 2) (3:57) "To Cut a Long Story Short" is a 1980 song by Spandau Ballet. It was their debut single and reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. It appeared on the album Journeys to Glory. The song has been speculated to be about a veteran, perhaps of Vietnam, who is drafted and suffers from PTSD; the lyrics are told from the man's point of view as a boy being drafted, how he gets no answers as to why he must join the war. "To Cut a Long Story Short" was Vince Clarke's inspiration to write Depeche Mode's "Just Can't Get Enough", to which the keyboard style bears a certain similarity. The signature riff from "To Cut a Long Story Short" is used as a sample looping throughout the Freestylers track "In Love with You" on their album Adventures in Freestyle.
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Tracklist: 01.Visage - Fade To Grey (6:15) 02.Visage - The Steps (3:15) "Fade to Grey" is the second single by the British pioneers of the New Romantic movement Visage, released on Polydor Records in 1980. The song was the band's most successful single. It entered the singles charts in late 1980, peaking at no. 8 in the UK Singles Chart and reaching no. 1 in Germany and Switzerland. Steve Strange was on lead vocals; the French lyrics were spoken by Rusty Egan's Belgian girlfriend Brigitte Arens. The music video became one of the first videoclips that Kevin Godley and Lol Creme directed, before they became known for their works with the Police, Duran Duran and Herbie Hancock. The song features the same lyrics in two languages, English and French. The English lyrics are sung, whereas the French lyrics are spoken by a female voice. Steve Strange and Midge Ure both claimed to have been the one who came up with the idea for the French vocal in the track. On the finished track, the French vocal was performed by Brigitte Arens, a young student from Luxembourg who was Rusty Egan's girlfriend at the time. On the album, the song is credited to Billy Currie, Chris Payne and Midge Ure. In his 2002 autobiography, Strange said it was not fair to credit the song to Ure, Currie and Payne only, since his input was significant and he was "the focal point of the group". Currie and Payne worked on the instrumental part during the sound checks on Gary Numan's 1979 tour. Cedric Sharpley, the drummer of Numan's backing band, was also heavily involved. In those days it was called "Toot City". While setting the track listing of the Visage album, Midge Ure suggested the use of the melody and wrote the song's lyrics.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Careless Memories (3:46) 02.Duran Duran - Fame (3:18) 03.Duran Duran - Khanada (3:27) "Careless Memories" is the second single by Duran Duran, released on 20 April 1981. The band's debut single "Planet Earth" had been a Top 20 hit, so it was regarded as a major setback when "Careless Memories" stalled at No. 37 in the UK charts, particularly as it was to herald the June release of the debut album Duran Duran. It has since come to light that the decision to release the single was not the band's but EMI's. After its failure, executives decided to let Duran Duran choose their own single releases. The band's first selection was "Girls on Film" and it duly became their first Top 5 hit in the UK. The song "Khanada" (pronounced "keh-NAY-duh") was included as the B-side to the single. It is reported to have been written for fashion designer Jane Kahn who owned, with partner Patti Bell, the Hurst Street shop Kahn & Bell where Duran Duran (and numerous other clubgoers of the day) shopped for clothes. "Careless Memories" is one of three original-era singles that didn't include a remix of the title track (although the fade-out on the 12" is slightly longer), the other two being "Save A Prayer" and "A View to a Kill". To compensate for this, EMI issued a bonus B-side on the 12", a faithful cover of David Bowie's "Fame". However, the "Careless Memories" 12" version fades out at 3:44 seconds, the 7" version three seconds earlier at 3:41. The 7" version is included in the "Singles Box Set 1981-1985" but runs to 3:44 as it includes three seconds of silence after the fade out. The album version has a cold end.
Tracklist: 01.Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd (Complete) (6:28) 02.Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd (Instrumental) (4:10) "The Sound of the Crowd" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League. It became the band's commercial breakthrough, reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart in May 1981. Written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey and keyboard player Ian Burden, the song was recorded at Genetic Sound Studios, Reading, in March 1981. Originally released as a stand-alone single in April 1981, it was subsequently re-recorded and incorporated into the studio album Dare, later in the year. "The Sound Of The Crowd" was the first Human League song to feature female vocals, from new band members Susan Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall, interacting with Philip Oakey's baritone lead. Apart from the catchy imperatives such as "Get in line now!" and "Get around town!", the song contains some more obscure lyrics such as "Make a shroud pulling combs through a backwash frame" and "Stroke a pocket with a print of a laughing sound". Discussing the song in a 2009 interview Ian Burden said: On The Sound of the Crowd I scribbled down some stream-of-consciousness words so that I could demonstrate the vocal parts to him (Oakey) without having to do the naff la-la-la-hum-hum-hum type of explanation. He went off and wrote a new chorus vocal, but surprisingly kept my verse lyrics! The single was the first to feature a distinctive, though short-lived, marketing tactic, where Human League singles were labelled 'Red' or 'Blue' to help buyers differentiate between the band's musical styles. 'Red' was for dance tracks, 'Blue' for pop songs. "The Sound Of The Crowd" was designated 'Red'. When asked to explain the system, vocalist Sulley explained that "Red is for posers, for Spandy (Spandau Ballet) types." Oakey added: "Blue is for ABBA fans." The group first appeared on Top of the Pops to perform the song on 30 April 1981 when it was at no. 53 in the UK Singles Chart. The single entered the UK Top 40 a week later at no. 34 and after three weeks it reached its peak position of no. 12. A second Top of the Pops performance took place on 21 May 1981 when the single was at no. 15. The original 7" B side "The Sound of the Crowd (Add Your Voice)" is an instrumental remix of the A side, an edit of which was later used as the closing track of the remix album Love and Dancing, issued in 1982 under the name of The League Unlimited Orchestra. A longer instrumental version of "The Sound of the Crowd" featured as the B side to the 12" release.
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:42:58 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Human League / The Sound Of The Crowd (UK 12") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR14 -0.55 дБ -16.05 дБ 6:28 01-The Sound Of The Crowd (Complete) DR15 -0.44 дБ -16.85 дБ 4:10 02-The Sound Of The Crowd (Instrumental) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 2 Реальные значения DR: DR14 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2777 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Bedsitter (7:52) 02.Soft Cell - Facility Girls (7:19) "Bedsitter" is a song by British synthpop duo Soft Cell, from the album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. Released as a single in October 1981, it reached no. 4 in the UK. A song that explored the underbelly of the London club scene of the time, it has been described by critic Jon Savage as one of the greatest songs of the 1980s.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - See Jungle! (Jungle Boy) (Re-Mixed Version) (5:13) 02.Bow Wow Wow - (I'm A) TV Savage (2:36) "See Jungle! (Jungle Boy)" is a song by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. It was released as the third single from their album See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy. It was first released in 1982 and entered the UK Singles Chart in May, reaching #45. "See Jungle! (Jungle Boy)" was written by Dave Barbarossa, Leigh Gorman, Malcolm McLaren and Matthew Ashman.
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:38:18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Bow Wow Wow / See Jungle! (Jungle Boy) (Re-Mixed Version) (UK 12") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR12 -0.24 дБ -14.02 дБ 5:13 01-See Jungle! (Jungle Boy) (Re-Mixed Version) DR12 -0.42 дБ -13.85 дБ 2:36 02-(I'm A) TV Savage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 2 Реальные значения DR: DR12 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2792 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? (Monster Mix) (6:42) 02.Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? (Short Mix) (4:09) 03.Duran Duran - Faith In This Colour (4:07) "Is There Something I Should Know?" is the eighth single by British band Duran Duran, released on 19 March 1983. The song was released as a stand-alone single and became the band's first UK number one record. It debuted in the number one position on the UK Singles Chart on 26 March 1983. The single also had great success in America, where it was released in late May: it reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 on 6 August 1983 and sold more than a million copies. "Is There Something I Should Know?" was recorded in London, with producer Ian Little in December 1982. Although generally regarded as a stand-alone single, it was added to the 1983 US re-issue of the band's 1981 debut album, Duran Duran. The first album on which the song featured in the UK was the inaugural Now That's What I Call Music compilation at the end of the year. The singles from the Duran Duran album did not receive much airplay in the United States on the album's first release; both the band and the New Romantic fashion style were unknown, and very few British bands were able to break into American radio at that time. However, by the end of 1982, the band's Rio album was rapidly climbing the American charts, fueled by saturation airplay of various Duran Duran videos on MTV. The band and their label, Capitol/EMI, decided to re-release the debut album in the United States with the inclusion of this newly recorded single. Because of the time limitations of vinyl records, the inclusion of "Is There Something I Should Know?" required the omission of the album track "To The Shore" on the reissue. "To The Shore" was reinstated on later compact disc pressings. "Is There Something I Should Know?" was the song Duran Duran used to open their 1983/84 Seven and the Ragged Tiger album tour shows with and also Duran Duran's charity concert at Aston Villa football ground 1983. In a retrospective review of the song, Allmusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco wrote that the lyrics "deal with a difficult romantic relationship in rather obtuse terms." Guarisco highlighted what he described as "odd turns of phrase" in the lyrics, such as: "and fiery demons all dance when you walk through that door/Don't say your easy on me 'cause you're about as easy as a nuclear war." Although Guarisco questioned the lyrics, he praised the melody in the song. He wrote: "The melody of 'Is There Something I Should Know?' is one of Duran Duran's catchiest, matching twisty verse melodies full of ear-catching hooks with a harmonized chorus. The B-side to "Is There Something I Should Know?" in Europe is the instrumental "Faith in this Colour". An "Alternate Slow Mix" of "Faith in this Colour" was used on the 7" single, some pressings of which included brief unauthorized sound samples from the movie Star Wars -- these were promptly withdrawn when copyright concerns were raised, although on the "Alternate Slow Mix" from the singles box set, the scene, in which Obi-Wan leaves to disable the tractor beam, can clearly be heard in the last minute. Duran Duran has not confirmed this, though. The mainly instrumental "Monster Mix" of "Is There Something I Should Know?" was completed by producers Ian Little and Alex Sadkin. In the US, the song "Careless Memories" is the B-side of "Is There Something I Should Know?".
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:39:52 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Duran Duran / Is There Something I Should Know? (Germany 12") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR14 -0.76 дБ -16.76 дБ 6:42 01-Is There Something I Should Know? (Monster Mix) DR13 -0.59 дБ -15.57 дБ 4:09 02-Is There Something I Should Know? (Short Mix) DR12 -2.28 дБ -17.29 дБ 4:07 03-Faith In This Colour -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 3 Реальные значения DR: DR13 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2823 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
Tracklist: 01.Cabaret Voltaire - Sensoria (7:55) 02.Cabaret Voltaire - Cut The Damn Camera (3:51) "Sensoria" was the first single taken from the sixth full-length studio album by British electronic band Cabaret Voltaire. Released in October 1984 the single peaked at #96 on the U.K. singles chart. The video for "Sensoria" was directed by Peter Care, and attracted airplay on MTV. It was voted Best Video of the Year by the Los Angeles Times in 1985, and was later procured by the New York Museum of Modern Art.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (Extended Mix) (7:57) 02.Eurythmics - Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (Single Version) (3:58) 03.Eurythmics - I Did It Just The Same (3:27) New 2018 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!
Originally posted May 30th, 2012 "I'll pull the bricks down
One by one
Leave a big hole in the wall" "Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" is a song written and performed by the British duo Eurythmics. It was released as the first single from their album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother), which served as the soundtrack to the film Nineteen Eighty-Four, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by George Orwell. The song was produced by Dave Stewart. "Sexcrime" is a song which features heavy sampling of Lennox's voice, utilizing snippets of her vocal performance to produce a stuttering effect. Also prominently featured is the voice of Stewart, with the aid of a vocoder, uttering the phrase "nineteen eighty four". It was the first of two singles released from the soundtrack album. The term "sexcrime" is one of several Newspeak words found within the novel. The song was originally intended to appear in the film 1984, but was dropped prior to the film's release. However, it was used as background music for the film's trailer, and the song's promotional video was included on home video releases of the film. In addition to the standard 7" and 12" formats, the song was also released as a limited edition 12" picture disc. The single peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart becoming Eurythmics' sixth consecutive Top 10 hit. It was one of the duo's biggest selling singles in the UK, being certified Silver by the BPI for sales in excess of 250,000 copies. It was also a big hit throughout Europe, a top 10 hit in New Zealand, a top 20 hit in Canada, and one of the duo's biggest selling singles in Australia. "Sexcrime" met with strong resistance on United States radio and on video outlets such as MTV — the song's title was particularly controversial to those who were not aware of the meaning of the word in Orwell's novel. The music video (featuring a straightforward performance of the song by Lennox and Stewart) had limited rotation on MTV. "Sexcrime" peaked at a lowly number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, but was much more successful on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it reached number 2. The b-side “I Did It Just The Same” is derived from Orwell’s text and is taken from a passage in the book where the protagonist, Winston Smith, relates how he committed “sexcrime” with a prostitute—initially deceived by her makeup, when he got close to her, he realised she was “about fifty – but I did it just the same”.
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:40:28 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Eurythmics / Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (US 12" Promo) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR13 -0.83 дБ -16.13 дБ 7:57 01-Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (Extended Mix) DR12 -0.23 дБ -15.80 дБ 3:58 02-Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (Single Version) DR15 -0.65 дБ -18.22 дБ 3:27 03-I Did It Just The Same -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 3 Реальные значения DR: DR13 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2609 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
Tracklist: 01.Limahl - Tar Beach (The City Blues Mix) (6:00) 02.Limahl - Tar Beach (3:49) 03.Limahl - The Greenhouse Effect (4:35) "Tar Beach" was the fourth single taken from the debut solo album Don't Suppose by English pop singer and former Kajagoogoo front man Limahl. "Tar Beach" was only released in Germany where it peaked at #30. The b-side "The Greenhouse Effect" was a track recorded live in 1983 and included on the first pressings of the album "Don’t Suppose", on later pressings the song was replaced with the international hit "The Never Ending Story". "The Greenhouse Effect" has not appeared on CD.
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:43:27 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Limahl / Tar Beach (The City Blues Mix) (Germany 12") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR12 -0.30 дБ -15.25 дБ 6:00 01-Tar Beach (The City Blues Mix) DR12 -0.58 дБ -15.22 дБ 3:49 02-Tar Beach DR12 -1.11 дБ -16.28 дБ 4:35 03-The Greenhouse Effect -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 3 Реальные значения DR: DR12 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2853 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
Tracklist: 01.M+M - Black Stations/White Stations (Extended Dance Mix) (6:26) 02.M+M - Black Stations/White Stations (Instrumental Remix) (4:54) Today, the US celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, who would have turned 89 years old. I thought it fitting to post a single dealing with racism a topic that we are dealing with, in 2018. "Black Stations/White Stations" is a song recorded by the Canadian group Martha and the Muffins in 1984 from the album Mystery Walk under the shortened name M+M. The track was the first single to be released after the act became a duo consisting of lead singer Martha Johnson and group founder Mark Gane (hence the shortened name, with the first letter of their first names). The single is a departure from the new wave genre, with emphasis this time around on a dance/funk direction, which featured brothers Randy & Michael Brecker and Wayne Mills on horns. The song's title deals with the subject of racism in the radio industry, at a time when more cutting-edged songs and the radio stations in general were starting to open up to newer formats like rhythmic contemporary, which genre this song predates. It also took on how station policies dictates what can or can not be played on air. This was evidenced by Johnson, who recalled how a radio station refused to play a song about an interracial relationship. That experience prompted Johnson and Gane to write about their feelings over this practice by recalling the events, in which they use lyrics like "I dream in Black and White" and call for stations in general to "Stand Up and Face the Music/This Is 1984!". The single was also controversial in its own right, as radio stations avoided playing the single because of the song's title and lyrics despite being a modest hit in Canada, where it reached No. 26. In the United States, the single peaked at No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Dance/Disco chart, where it reached number 2 in 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Expos - Exposed To Love (6:21) 02.Expos - Exposed To Love (Dub Mix) (6:43) "Exposed to Love" is a dance single by the female dance-pop trio Exposé. Released in December 1985, it was the original group's second single after "Point of No Return," with Alé Lorenzo singing lead vocals. "Exposed to Love" remains the only single to feature vocals from the original group's lineup ("Point of No Return" was subsequently rerecorded with the second lineup) and is featured as such on the album Exposure. Ann Curless, Gioia Bruno, and Jeanette Jurado, the group's current members, share the lead vocals during live performances. The single charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales and Hot Dance Club Play charts at #19 and #12, respectively. Billboard named the song #69 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:41:11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Expos / Exposed To Love (US 12") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR14 -0.75 дБ -15.84 дБ 6:21 01-Exposed To Love DR15 -0.86 дБ -17.12 дБ 6:43 02-Exposed To Love (Dub Mix) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 2 Реальные значения DR: DR14 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2933 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
Tracklist: 01.Starpoint - Object Of My Desire (Vocal/12" Version) (5:42) 02.Starpoint - Send Me A Letter (Vocal/LP Version) (4:58) 03.Starpoint - Object Of My Desire (Instrumental Version) (5:08) "Object of My Desire" is a song recorded by American group Starpoint from the album Restless. The song was released in 1985 by Elektra Records. The song was a major hit for the group, becoming their first single to crack the top ten on the R&B singles chart, reaching number 8, and it also entered the top 40 on the pop charts, peaking at number 25. It also entered the dance charts, peaking at number 12, and number 7 on the Dance "Maxi singles" charts. In United Kingdom, the song reached number 96 on the pop chart. In 2005, American DJ Dana Rayne released a eurotrance cover of the song that proved to be successful in the United Kingdom, charting at number 7 in early January.
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:47:41 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Starpoint / Object Of My Desire (US 12") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR14 -0.62 дБ -16.84 дБ 5:42 01-Object Of My Desire (Vocal/12" Version) DR14 -1.03 дБ -17.44 дБ 4:58 02-Send Me A Letter (Vocal/LP Version) DR13 -0.30 дБ -16.00 дБ 5:08 03-Object Of My Desire (Instrumental Version) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 3 Реальные значения DR: DR14 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2846 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
Tracklist: 01.Time Bandits - Endless Road (Re-mixed Version) (7:16) 02.Time Bandits - Fiction (4:50) "Endless Road" is a 1985 single by Dutch new wave band Time Bandits. The song was hugely successful in Australia where it's music video was filmed reaching #5 on Australian singles chart. "Endless Road" was was also a top twenty hit in Belgium #19 and #18 on the Dutch singles chart. In New Zealand, the song reached #41. The "Endless Road" music video was filmed in Australia during the band's 1985 tour. The band are seen driving in a Toyota Tarago minivan, driving on country roads and through the streets of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, where the pedestrian overpass and exterior of the Paradise Centre and the waterslides at Grundy's in Surfers Paradise, and shots of the band performing at the Seagulls Club in Tweed Heads are featured. Other brief shots show them at the Big Pineapple, in a banana plantation, and viewing the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The b-side "Fiction" does not appear on the album "Fiction".
foobar2000 1.2.5 / Замер динамического диапазона (DR) 1.1.1 Дата отчёта: 2018-02-02 18:48:35 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Анализ: Time Bandits / Endless Road (And I Want You To Know My Love) (UK 12") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR Пики RMS Продолжительность трека -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR13 -0.63 дБ -16.54 дБ 7:16 01-Endless Road (Re-mixed Version) DR14 -0.15 дБ -15.29 дБ 4:50 02-Fiction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Количество треков: 2 Реальные значения DR: DR13 Частота: 96000 Гц Каналов: 2 Разрядность: 24 Битрейт: 2733 кбит/с Кодек: FLAC ================================================================================
ultravovan
Большое спасибо! А какие два заменены?
DMMANIAC
ultravovan, eurythmics, а второй не вспомню наверное, надо было указать - не подумал
ultravovan
Просмотрел, вроде это - 1983 - Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know (Germany 12'') (1983):
DMMANIAC
01.03.2018 Обновление!
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Tracklist: 01.Sandii & The Sunsetz - Dreams Of Immigrants (Full Version) (4:43) 02.Sandii & The Sunsetz - The Mirrors Of Eyes /Jinjirogeh - The Chunk O' Funk (9:50) For The Immigrants and DREAMERS " Dreams Of Immigrants" is a 1982 single by Japanese new wave/synthpop band that collaborated from 1979 until the 1990s. The Sunsetz, led by Makoto Kubota, and Sandii started as separate artists, and each have a separate discography. However, their collaboration provided a particular body of work that is representative of the period, and which successfully blended Eastern, Western and pop influences. "Dreams Of Immigrants" was penned by lyricist Chris Mosdell who has written lyrics for Sarah Brightman and Boy George; co-written lyrics with Michael Jackson, had his work covered by Eric Clapton. The Sunsetz spent a lot of time in the UK, recording with David Sylvian and Fun Boy Three producer Dave Jordan. Sounds, NME and Melody Maker gave The Sunsetz extensive coverage which gave the group a lot of credibility in Japan, leading to increased record sales. Their live act gained many fans in the international music industry following their support slot on the final Japan world tour. The Sunsetz went on to tour and play festivals with Eurythmics, Inxs, Blondie and David Bowie. **The two songs on the b-side are blended together forming one continuous mix. To keep integrity of the original vinyl I did not split the tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - In The Name Of Love (12"Inch Dance Extension) (5:39) 02.Thompson Twins - In The Beginning (3:15) 03.Thompson Twins - Coastline (3:38) "In the Name of Love" is a 1982 single written and performed by The Thompson Twins, at the time a septet (Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway, John Roog, Chris Bell, Peter Dodd, and Matthew Seligman). It was the first of twelve entries on the Billboard dance chart for the group, and the first entry for the band in the lower reaches of the US and UK pop charts (peaking outside the UK top 75, and "bubbling under" the hot 100 on the US charts.) "In the Name of Love" went to number one on the dance music chart and stayed there for five weeks, and spent a total of twenty-one weeks on the chart. It peaked at number sixty-nine on the Billboard R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - Loving You, Hating Me (Special Mix) (7:50) 02.Soft Cell - Heat (6:14) 03.Soft Cell - Loving You, Hating Me (LP Version) (4:20) "Loving You, Hating Me" was the proposed third UK single from the album The Art of Falling Apart by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell. It was never actually released in the UK and only saw release as a single in the US. The "Special Mix" contained on this US 12" promo is unique to this realease and has not appeared on CD. The duration for this track is printed on the sleeve as 6:59 while the label lists 7:50. The label is correct. "Loving You Hating Me" is a song about the battle of the sexes - a punch up rather than a full blown war! In a January 1983 interview with Soft Cell published in Melody Maker, Marc Almond explained "Everybody has sado-masochistic tendencies, most people love to be hurt because of the drama and it's pleasurable hurting somebody else because, afterwards, you can feel really sorry for them".
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side (Rap Boy Rap) (7:26) 02.Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side (No Talkin') (5:51) "Love On Your Side" is a 1983 song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was released as the second single from the band's third studio album, Quick Step and Side Kick, which was renamed Side Kicks in the U.S. (1983). In 1982, after the commercial failure of their second album Set, the Thompson Twins collaborated with producer Alex Sadkin to record Quick Step and Side Kick. Sadkin produced the album including "Love On Your Side". The original lyrics were written by Alannah Currie, but was later altered to that of a male perspective, as Currie wasn't the lead singer. It was the band's first top ten hit, reaching no. 9 in the UK, as well as no. 45 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) (Special Mix) (7:50) 02.Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) (Instrumental) (8:04) 03.Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) (A Diamond Mix) (4:56) "Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" is a song by English singer Billy Ocean. Co-written and produced by Keith Diamond, it climbed to number-one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Billboard Black Singles chart chart, and number six in the UK Singles Chart. The song won Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, making him the first British artist to win in that category. The saxophone solo is played by Vernon Jeffrey Smith.
Tracklist: 01.Thomas Dolby - Hyperactive! (Heavy Breather Subversion) (5:06) 02.Dolby's Cube - Get Out Of My Mix (Special Dance Version) (7:58) "Hyperactive!" is a single by British musician Thomas Dolby, taken from his second album The Flat Earth, released in 1984. Additional vocals were provided by Louise Ulfstedt. According to Thomas Dolby, he initially composed the song for Michael Jackson, whom he met in 1982. He decided to record it by himself since he never got any feedback from Jackson after sending him a demo tape. It was the first single to be taken from the album and peaked at #17 on the UK Singles Chart and #16 on the Canadian RPM Magazine charts, but only reached #62 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, the song was featured over the second episode closing credits of the FX series Legion.
Tracklist: 01.Killing Joke - Love Like Blood (Gestalt Mix) (5:07) 02.Killing Joke - Love Like Blood (Radio Version) (4:25) 03.Killing Joke - Blue Feather (Version) (4:08) "Love Like Blood" is a song by English rock band Killing Joke. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from their fifth studio album, Night Time (1985). Produced by Chris Kimsey, the song was characterized as gothic rock and new wave. It was a top 10 hit in the Netherlands and New Zealand and peaked at number 16 in the UK. In the U.K. E.G. Records released "Love Like Blood (Gestalt Mix)" as a 12" single. This 12" was limited to only 2000 copies.
Tracklist: 01.Mick Jagger - Lucky In Love (Dance Mix) (6:31) 02.Mick Jagger - Lucky In Love (Dub Mix) (6:19) 03.Mick Jagger - Lucky In Love (Single Mix) (4:47) "Lucky in Love" is a song written and performed by English singer-songwriter Mick Jagger released as the second single from his debut solo album, She's the Boss, in 1985. "Lucky in Love" peaked at #91 on the UK singles chart. In the United States the single did much better entering the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #38. The single was a top five hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, reaching #5, it also reached #11 on the US Dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Thereza Bazar - Too Much In Love (Smooch Mix) (6:04) 02.Thereza Bazar - English Girl - Should Not No! No! (4:54) "Too Much In Love" is a 1985 single by Canadian-born British singer Thereza Bazar, best known as one half of the pop duo, Dollar. Bazar released one solo album in 1985 called The Big Kiss, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Arif Mardin. The album reportedly cost half a million pounds to produce and generated media attention, but according to Bazar, the album's circulation was poor due to a mix-up at the record company, with the album unavailable at the time of its advertised release. The album and it's singles failed to chart.
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Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Burning Up (12" Version) (5:55) 02.Madonna - Physical Attraction (Album Version) (6:36) "Burning Up" is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1983 eponymous debut album. It was released as the album's second single on March 9, 1983, in some countries as a double-A side single with "Physical Attraction", another song from the album. The song was presented as an early recorded demo by Madonna to Sire Records who green-lighted the recording of the single after the first single "Everybody" became a dance hit. Madonna collaborated with Reggie Lucas, who produced the single while John Benitez provided the guitar riffs and backing vocals. Musically, the song incorporates instrumentation from bass guitar, synthesizers and drums, and the lyrics talk of the singer's lack of shame in declaring her passion for her lover. Released with "Physical Attraction" on the B side, the song was given mixed reviews from contemporary critics and authors, who noted the song's darker, urgent composition while praising its dance beats. The single failed to do well commercially anywhere, except the dance chart in the United States, where it peaked at #3, and the Australian charts, where it was a top 20 hit. After a number of live appearances in clubs to promote the single, it was added to the set-list of the 1985 Virgin Tour. An electric guitar version was performed on the 2004 Re-Invention World Tour and the 2015–2016 Rebel Heart Tour. The accompanying music video of the song portrayed Madonna in the classic submissive female positions, while writhing in passion on an empty road, for her lover who appeared to come from her behind on a car. The video ended showing Madonna driving the car instead, thereby concluding that she was always in charge. Many authors noted that the "Burning Up" music video was a beginning of Madonna's depiction of her taking control of a destabilized male sexuality.
Tracklist: 01.Vicious Pink Phenomenon - Je T'aime (Moi Non Plus) (7:58) 02.Vicious Pink Phenomenon - Maniac (4:50) "Je T'aime (Moi Non Plus)" translated to I love you (me no more) is the second 12" single released by New Wave Synth-Pop duo formed in Leeds, England in 1981. The duo consisted of two members, English/French singer Josephine Warden and keyboardist Brian Moss. The duo began as backing vocalists for Soft Cell, then known as the Vicious Pink Phenomenon. "Je T'aime (Moi Non Plus)" was recorded in 1982 at Ric-Rac Studios Leeds West Yorkshire, and was produced by Dave Ball. When “Tainted Love” hit number 1 in many Countries, David Ball had to commit himself 100% to Soft Cell. The duo then went to New York and shortened their name to Vicious Pink.
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - Second Nature (Extended Version) (7:15) 02.Dan Hartman - Second Nature (Dub Version) (6:41) 03.Dan Hartman - Second Nature (LP Version) (3:56) "Second Nature" is a song by American musician-singer-songwriter Dan Hartman, released as the fourth and final single from his 1984 album I Can Dream About You. The single was released in early 1985. I Can Dream About You was Hartman's debut album for the MCA Records label, and marked the first album to feature Hartman's longtime songwriting partner Charlie Midnight, who he would continue to write with throughout the rest of the decade. "Second Nature" was written by Hartman and Midnight, and was produced by Hartman and Jimmy Iovine. Midnight would also provide backing vocals on the song. Like the rest of the album, "Second Nature" was recorded at Hartman's own home studio "Multi-Level" and was mixed at Image Recording in Los Angeles. As the fourth and final single from the album, "Second Nature" continued the success of the album's title track which was a Top 10 hit in America. The second single "We Are the Young" had peaked at #25, however the third single "Name of the Game" did not become a commercial success. "Second Nature" returned Hartman to the Top 40, where it peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100, lasting a total of 12 weeks on the chart. It also made #40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 4 weeks, and #19 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 7 weeks. "Second Nature" would be Hartman's last charting single in America within his solo career. In the UK the single peaked at #66, after "I Can Dream About You" had only reached #78 in late 1984. Following "Second Nature" the song would be re-released, and peaked at #12 in the UK. "Second Nature" did gain some minor success in UK clubs and brought back echoes from the days of his 1978 hit "Instant Replay", which had been a Top 10 hit in the country. In the February 16, 1985, issue of Billboard magazine, the song was listed twice under the Hot 100 Singles Radio Action section. It was noted that "Second Nature" was within the Top 3 songs played within Regions 1 and 3, both covering the far eastern side of America. Region 1 included such places as New York area, and Region 3 included states such as Florida. By the issue of March 9, 1985, under Hot 100 Singles Retail Action, the song was listed as one of Top 3 in Regions 6, 7 and 8. In a 1984 interview with Hartman, he described the song's meaning. He revealed "Second Nature" is a good old love song. It's like a song about being elated and excited and in love, and how much just every day of life is made easy."
Tracklist: 01.E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Extended Version) (6:48) 02.E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Single Version) (4:36) 03.E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Dub Version) (4:35) "Say It, Say It" is the debut single by American singer–songwriter (and future voice actress) E. G. Daily. It was released in 1986 as the lead single from her debut album Wild Child. The single went to number one on the U.S. Dance Club Play chart for one week. On other US charts, "Say It, Say It" went to number seventy-one on the soul chart and number seventy on the Hot 100. The music video for the song is a take of the 1962 film, Lolita.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Invitation To Dance (Vocal Dance Mix) (6:25) 02.Kim Carnes - Invitation To Dance (Instrumental Dance Mix) (6:25) "Invitation To Dance" is a 1985 song written for the 1985 MGM movie That's Dancing!, which chronicles the history of dance in film. Carnes wrote the song with her husband, Dave Ellingson, along with the team of Brian Fairweather and Martin Page. The song was produced and mixed by influential guitarist, songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers. "Invitation To Dance" peaked at #68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #32 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Tracklist: 01.Melissa Manchester - Energy (Power Mix) (5:20) 02.Melissa Manchester - Energy (Dub Version) (4:20) "Energy" is a song performed by American singer Melissa Manchester, from her 1985 album Mathematics. The song was arranged by veteran songwriter Greg Mathieson and was released as the second single from the album, following the underperformance of the lead single "Mathematics", MCA hoped to reverse the album's fortune by releasing this Hi-NRG track with an aim for the club market. Melissa Manchester filmed a videoclip to promote the song, which sees the singer and her band in a sort of industrial-setting stage performing the song. The single was released on 7" and 12" formats featuring remixes, but it failed to chart either on the Billboard Hot 100 or the dance charts, and failed to chart elsewhere.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (Extended Dance Mix) (6:58) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (Dub Mix) (6:16) 03.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (Instrumental Mix) (5:03) “Soul Kiss” was the first single and title track from Olivia Newton-John’s thirteenth studio album. A slinky number written by Mark Goldenberg (writer of 'Automatic' for the Pointer Sisters), was a moderate hit reaching the Top 20 in the US and Australia. “Soul Kiss” was a continuation of Olivia’s move into more sexually suggestive territory that had begun four years earlier with “Physical”. Newton-John was pregnant at the time of the single’s release and was therefore unable to promote it. A music video was produced and recieved heavy rotation on MTV and VH-1, the video features a very pregnant Olivia mostly filmed on a bed of red satin sheets, the video also featured Olivia’s husband at the time Matt Lattanzi.
Tracklist: 01.One To One - Angel In My Pocket (Rocket In My Pocket Mix) (8:13) 02.One To One - There Was A Time (Remix) (4:49) 03.One To One - Angel In My Pocket (Dub) (5:27) "Angel In My Pocket" was the second single released by Canadian pop music group One To One. They later changed their name to One 2 One. "Angel in My Pocket" charted on the Canadian Top 40, and the latter also became a minor hit on the American Billboard Hot 100 charts, reaching #92. The b-sdie track "There Was A Time" was previously released as the duo's debut single and reached #14 on the Canadian Top 10.
Tracklist: 01.Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free ("Jellybean" Dance Mix) (8:00) 02.Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Album Version) (4:13) 03.Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Torch Song Mix) (4:52) 04.Sting - Another Day (3:58) "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" is the first single released from Sting's solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. It is also the opening track of the album, and is featured on Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994 as well as The Very Best of Sting & The Police. Like much of the album, the song has heavy jazz influences, and was a major hit, peaking at number one on the US Album Rock Tracks chart for three weeks. On the US pop chart, it peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 17 on the US R&B chart, number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 18 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart. A portion of the song was later used for Sting's 1987 hit "We'll Be Together" from ...Nothing Like the Sun. The single launched a long string of singles(stretching over three albums) where Sting collaborated with New Orleans saxophonist and one-time Tonight Show bandleader Branford Marsalis. The song was also performed at The Brits in February 1995 with M People. He duetted on the song with the band's lead singer, Heather Small and this track was given the dance treatment by the band who were also backed by a 100-strong Gospel Choir at the Earls Court Arena during the annual music awards show. Sting said that he wrote the song as an "antidote" to the Police's 1983 song, "Every Breath You Take", which he also wrote. The song was also lampooned by The Dead Milkmen in the song "If You Love Somebody, Set Them on Fire," from their 1990 album Metaphysical Graffiti. The single B-side consists of a studio recording of the song "Another Day" which would appear the following year in a live version on Sting's live album Bring On the Night.
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Tracklist: 01.Japan - Life In Tokyo Part I (Disco Version) (7:09) 02.Japan - Life In Tokyo Part II (Single Version) (3:32) "Life in Tokyo" is a song by the British band Japan. A collaboration with disco producer Giorgio Moroder, who also co-wrote the song with David Sylvian, it marked a change of direction from the bands previous sound. Originally released as a single in 1979, it was reissued twice before it finally became a hit on The UK Singles Chart in 1982. The song was written by Giorgio Moroder and band vocalist David Sylvian. The musical style is in line with Moroder's electronic disco style as already employed on albums by Donna Summer, Munich Machine and on his own From Here to Eternity in 1977. Moroder's trademark arpeggiated synthesiser can be heard throughout the track.
Tracklist: 01.Face To Face - Under The Gun (Dance Mix) (7:02) 02.Face To Face - Run From The Shot (Dub Mix) (8:39) "Under The Gun" is a single by new wave quintet from Boston, Massachusetts Face to Face, produced by Highly influential American producer/dj/remixer/musician Arthur Baker. The track was taken from the band's self titled debut album. "Under The Gun" peaked at #14 on the U.S. Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Kirk Novak - Send Her A Dream (Extended Version) (5:07) 02.Kirk Novak - Love Is The Ballet (4:12) "Send Her A Dream" is a 1984 single by singer, songwriter and producer from Hamburg, Germany Kirk Novak whos real name is Dirk Darmstaedter. Dirk fronted the Indiepop group 'The Jeremy Days’ from 1988 to 1995. "Send Her A Dream" was his only solo single under the name Kirk Novak.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (Beat Of The Drum Mix) (8:55) 02.Tears For Fears - Empire Building (2:51) “Mothers Talk” is a 1984 song by the British band Tears for Fears. Written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley and sung by Orzabal, it was the band’s seventh single release (the first to be taken from their second album Songs from the Big Chair (1985) and fifth UK Top 40 chart hit. The song was released six months in advance of the album and showcased the band’s edgier sound, as compared to their debut LP The Hurting (1983). It was also a moderate success internationally. “Mothers Talk” was written in 1983 and was first publicly performed during the band’s late 1983 tour. In early 1984, the band went into the studio to record the song as their next single, though the recording sessions with their new producer Jeremy Green did not work out as planned and the recording was scrapped. The band’s previous producer, Chris Hughes, was then brought back into the fold and the song was re-recorded and finally released as a single in August 1984. Hughes stayed on with the band to record their second album, Songs from the Big Chair. Along with its B-side, “Empire Building”, “Mothers Talk” was one of the first Tears for Fears songs to demonstrate a creative use of sampling. The strings at the beginning of the song were culled from a Barry Manilow record, while the drum sample around which “Empire Building” is built was lifted from the Simple Minds song “Today I Died Again”. This was the second Tears for Fears single for which Phonogram Records would use the picture disc and coloured vinyl gimmicks as a promotional tool, as well as the first one to feature multiple 12″ releases offering different remixes of the track. Limited quantities of the 7″ single also came with a free Tears For Fears window sticker of the band’s new logo.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - The Worg Girl (4:24) 02.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - Flesh And Blood (5:36) 03.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - Scritti Politti Turntable Mix (6:30) 04.Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann - The Word Girl / Flesh & Blood (Version) (5:06) "The Word Girl" is a song by the British/American group Scritti Politti. Included on their second album, Cupid & Psyche 85, the reggae style track was released as a single in the UK on 29 April 1985 and remains the band's highest charting hit in the UK, peaking at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video was directed by John Scarlett-Davis and produced by Nick Verden at Aldabra Films for Virgin Records. The B-side to the single, "Flesh and Blood", is an alternate version of the song with Ranking Ann on vocals. This limited edition version of the U.K. 12" includes a fold out poster and a megamix called "Turntable Mix" on the 'B' side and differs from the standard UK 12" single. As a bonus I have included the "Version" mix of The Word Girl / Flesh & Blood which I transfered from the standard U.K. 12".
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - To Live And Die In L.A. (Extended Version) (5:56) 02.Wang Chung - Dance Hall Days (Remix) (8:11) 03.Wang Chung - Black-Blue-White (2:29) "To Live and Die in L.A." is a single from the soundtrack of the same name by Wang Chung. Released in September 1985, the song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #41. On the To Live and Die in L.A. DVD audio commentary, director William Friedkin stated to Wang Chung that he “didn’t want a theme song for To Live and Die in L.A.” One day, though, Jack Hues & Nick Feldman gave Friedkin a copy of "To Live and Die in L.A." (to his dismay). Surprisingly, Friedkin was impressed and decided to keep the song as part of the movie and the soundtrack. The "Extended Version" of the song was only released on the U.K. edition 12" single and is very hard to find.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Lp Version) (4:36) 02.Wang Chung - Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Maxi Version) (5:46) 03.Wang Chung - Black-Blue-White (2:21) "Wake Up, Stop Dreaming" is a single from the soundtrack To Live and Die in L.A. by Wang Chung. Released only in Europe and Netherlands as the second single from the soundtrack. The 12" single was only released in Netherlands. "Wake Up, Stop Dreaming" failed to chart and there was not a music video filmed.
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Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - The Freeze (4:36) 02.Spandau Ballet - The Freeze (Special Mix) (6:34) "The Freeze" was the second single released by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, from their debut album Journeys to Glory (1981). The single was a top twenty hit in several European countries peaking at #17UK, #14 Ireland and #16 in Spain.
Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - Go Wild In The Country (Extended Version) (5:20) 02.Bow Wow Wow - El Boss Dicho! (2:12) "Go Wild in the Country" is a song by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. It was released as a single from their album See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy. "Go Wild in the Country" was written by Dave Barbarossa, Leigh Gorman, Malcolm McLaren and Matthew Ashman. It was first released in 1982 and entered the UK Singles Chart in January, reaching No. 7 and staying for 13 weeks on the chart. It was the first single by the band to not be produced by Malcolm McLaren. The single sleeve, from the same photo shoot as the See Jungle! See Jungle! album cover, reenacts Édouard Manet’s Le déjeuner sur l'herbe.
Tracklist: 01.Midnight Oil - Power And The Passion (Special Version) (6:42) 02.Midnight Oil - Glitch Baby Glitch (Power And The Passion Dub) (4:44) 03.Midnight Oil - Wedding Cake Island (3:08) "Power and the Passion" is the second single from Midnight Oil's 1982 album 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (following "US Forces"). The song is one of the band's most famous, and it was performed on every Midnight Oil tour since the issue of 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as well as at the WaveAid concert. The lyrics mention former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam and his dismissal in 1975, as well as the Pine Gap spy base, which remain controversial issues in Australia to this day. The song also makes reference to the McDonald's Big Mac and paraphrases Emiliano Zapata with the line "It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." The song includes a drum solo by Rob Hirst; it is the only studio recording by Midnight Oil to feature a drum solo. n May 2001 the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), as part of its 75th Anniversary celebrations, named "Power and the Passion" as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time. It was the second Midnight Oil song in the list with "Beds Are Burning" declared third behind the Easybeats' "Friday on My Mind" and Daddy Cool's "Eagle Rock". It was performed by the band at the 2009 Sound Relief concert in Melbourne. The US 12-inch single release features a little-known specially remixed version, mixed by Francois Kevorkian and Dominic Malta at RPM Sound Studios specifically for the North American market. This special version, which runs for 6:42, did not appear on the 12-inch single as released elsewhere in the world, including in Australia, whose 12-inch single featured the standard album version which runs for 5:38. The remix features echo effects added to Peter Garrett's vocals and a continuation or reprise of Rob Hirst's drum solo after the nominal ending of the song.
Tracklist: 01.Peter Godwin - Baby's In The Mountains (New York Remix) (6:50) 02.Peter Godwin - Soul Of Love (4:20) "Baby's In The Mountains" is a 1983 single by English New wave artist Peter Godwin. Godwin was also a member of the English rock band Metro. "Baby's in the Mountains" was taken from Peter Godwin's only solo album "Correspondence" also released in 1983. The dance remix of "Baby's In The Mountains" was a big dance hit and described as "intricate but direct". "Baby's In The Mountains" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart on October 15, 1983 peaking at #4 after spending fourteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - That's The Way (I Like It) (Dance Version) (5:59) 02.Dead Or Alive - Keep That Body Strong (That's The Way I Like It) (3:38) "That's The Way (I Like It)" is a song originally released by the American group KC and the Sunshine Band in 1975. In 1984 British New Wave/Synth-pop band Dead Or Alive released the song as the fourth single taken from the bands debut LP "Sophisticated Boom Boom". The song became the band's first UK Top 40 single peaking at #22. "That's The Way (I Like It)" was also Dead Or Alive's second U.S. dance hit reaching #28 on the Billboard Dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Queen - I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix) (7:12) 02.Queen - Machines (Or "Back To Humans") (Instrumental Version) (5:04) "I Want to Break Free" is a song by the British rock band Queen, from their eleventh album The Works (1984). It was written by bass guitarist John Deacon and was released in three versions: album, single and extended. It came to be included in most live concerts by the group, in several videos and in The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert where it was sung by Lisa Stansfield. The song is largely known for its music video for which all the band members dressed in women's clothes, a concept proposed by Roger Taylor, which parodied the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street. The second part of the video included a composition rehearsed and performed with the Royal Ballet and choreographed by Wayne Eagling. Whereas the parody was acclaimed in the United Kingdom, it was considered controversial in the United States and banned by MTV and other stations. After its release in 1984, the single of the song was well received all over Europe and South America, where it was listed within top ten and regarded as an anthem of the fight against oppression. The single reached only the 45th position in the US charts, but reached number 3 in the UK and was certified silver with 200,000+ copies sold. The rear of the sleeve incorrectly lists the B side track as just "Machines (or 'Back To Humans')" which was the B side in many countries, but the label correctly lists "Machines (or 'Back To Humans') - Instrumental Version".
Tracklist: 01.The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (Long Version) (6:44) 02.The Smiths - Girl Afraid (2:48) 03.The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (U.S. Edit) (3:54) "How Soon Is Now?" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths, written by singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr. Originally a B-side of the 1984 single "William, It Was Really Nothing", "How Soon Is Now?" was subsequently featured on the compilation album Hatful of Hollow and on US, Canadian, Australian, and Warner UK editions of Meat Is Murder. Belatedly released as a single in the UK in 1985, it reached No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart. When re-released in 1992, it reached No. 16. In 2007, Marr said "How Soon Is Now?" is "possibly [the Smiths'] most enduring record. It's most people's favourite, I think." Despite its prominent place in the Smiths' repertoire, it is not generally considered to be representative of the band's style. Although a club favourite, it did not chart as well as expected. Most commentators put this down to the fact that the song had been out on vinyl in a number of forms before being released as a single in its own right. The original track runs for nearly seven minutes; however, the 7" single edit cut the length down to under four minutes. The complete version is generally used on compilations. This U.S. 12" contains an alternate U.S. edit which is different from the UK 7-inch mix.
Tracklist: 01.Cheyne - Call Me Mr. 'Telephone' (Answering Service) (6:23) 02.Cheyne - Call Me Mr. 'Telephone' (Answering Service) (6:13) Call Me Mr. Telephone (Answering Service) is a 1985 single by the American teenage singer, Cheyne, which was produced by Mark Kamins and Stephane Gerbier, and written by Nicolosi Giuseppe and Tony Carrasco (credited as Answering Service). The single is a cover version of a 1984 single that was recorded by the Italian group Answering Service, whose name was included in the bracket as an acknowledgement to the group and to avoid confusion due to the single being released internationally. This was Cheyne's only charted single, which topped the U.S. Dance chart for 1 week on June 8, 1985, and remained on the chart for eleven weeks. On the soul chart Call Me Mr. Telephone peaked at number sixty-two.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Nikita (LP Version) (5:42) 02.Elton John - Nikita (U.K. Edit) (4:54) "Nikita" is a song by English singer Elton John set in the Cold War from his 1985 album Ice on Fire. Released late in the year, the song was successful in many countries and was a top ten hit in almost all of them. In the song, Elton John describes his crush on a person called Nikita, an East German border guard whom he cannot meet because he is not allowed into the country. It features George Michael on backing vocals with Nik Kershaw on electric guitar, and is notable for a distinctive synthesizer solo. The song charted at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and at number 7 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Jody Watley - Girls Night Out (Dance Mix) (5:53) 02.Jody Watley - My House (4-free) (4:50) “Girls Night Out” is the second solo single by American singer, songwriter, record producer, and trendsetting artist in music, video, and style whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance, and electronic soul. In 1987, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. and has been nominated for three Grammy awards. “Girls Night Out” was Watley’s second solo recording after leaving Shalamar, and also the follow up to her debut solo single “Where The Boys Are”. Both singles were only released in the UK on Mercury Records. The b-side track “My House (4-Free)”, later became a club hit in 1990 for Paul Lekakis, the famed singer of “Boom, Boom (Let’s Go Back To My Room)”.
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Tracklist: 01.Village People - I Am What I Am (5:28) 02.Village People - Macho Man (5:00) "I Am What I Am" is a song written by Victor Willis, Henri Belolo, Peter Whitehead and Jacques Morali that was first released by the Village People on their 1978 album Macho Man. It was also released as a single with "Key West," also from Macho man, as the b-side in some countries including Germany and the UK. It did not chart in those countries, but it reached #4 on the Billboard Dance Chart in a medley with "Key West" and "Macho Man." It has since been released on several Village People greatest hits compilation albums. It was also included on the soundtrack for the 1978 film Thank God It's Friday. Rolling Stone critic Mitchell Schneider described "I Am What I Am" as a "human-rights anthem." Village People singer Randy Jones describes the song as "a gay liberation statement, aimed directly at gays and lesbians who were standing up without apology for their lifestyle" and as the group's "first gay liberation song." He says that the theme of the song is the virtue of being yourself, and not just if you're gay or transgender but even just if you want to dress in an unusual manner, as long as you don't hurt anyone else. Author Michael DeAngelis describes the theme as being "pride and faithfulness to the individual and authentic self." DeAngelis notes that this theme had particular resonance at the time, when the gay community was in the process of "coming out" and a general cultural obsession was finding healthy ways to feel good about oneself. Author Frédéric Martel identifies "I Am What I Am" as one of five Village People songs that were touchstones to the gay movement in France when they came out ("San Francisco (You've Got Me)," "Macho Man," "Y.M.C.A." and "In the Navy" being the others). Author Judith A. Peraino described "I Am What I Am" as a "hit single" while Boze Hadleigh described it as a "pre-hit." Author Sharon Davis claimed that lyrics are "so camp they have to held down with tent pegs." But Billboard described it as "provocative," describing it as a "gay pride anthem with its activist lyrics and basic theme." Billboard also praised the rhythm and percussion and horn arrangements. Allmusic critic Amy Hanson described it as "a well-constructed slab of groove," despite lacking subtlety. Rolling Stone critic Mitchell Schneider regarded "I Am What I Am" as the best song on Macho Man stating that Willis' voice is "full of anger and delight" on the song and concluding that "because the song seems so committed, it makes the rest of the material sound downright pointless." The song's title was later reused by Jerry Herman for a 1983 hit song performed by Gloria Gaynor, which also had gay pride as a theme. Reebok later used the title phrase for a successful sneaker advertising campaign.
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Hernandez - Born To Be Alive (5:53) 02.Patrick Hernandez - I Give You Rendez-Vous (3:28) "Born to Be Alive" is a song written by French singer Patrick Hernandez. It became a worldwide hit and reached number one on the US Disco chart. It was first conceived as a hard rock song. "Born to Be Alive" first became a hit in France, and has become one of the biggest singles in that country. The song also gained gold status in the USA. After this single hit record, Hernandez dropped out of the music business, making occasional TV appearances.
Tracklist: 01.Helen Reddy - Imagination (Extended Version) (5:24) 02.Helen Reddy - Imagination (4:12) "Imagination" was a new wave synth-pop tune released as the second single from the fourteenth studio album of the same name by Australian-American pop singer Helen Reddy. The single along with the album were both recieved poorly due to MCA Records lack of promotion for the album and it's singles. "Imagination" failed to have any chart impact. A nusic video was filmed for the new wave flavored song by Reddy's daughter Traci who had just graduated from USC film school. With the help of her classmates and a loan from the bank, she made a most imaginative film out of "Imagination" for only $15,000."
Tracklist: 01.Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time (Vocal) (7:28) 02.Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time (Instrumental) (8:12) "So Many Men, So Little Time" is a 1983 single by Canadian actress, and disco/soul singer Miquel Brown. Produced by Ian Levine "So Many Men, So Little Time" was the first single taken from the album "Manpower". The song reached #88 on the UK Singles Chart on June 11, 1983. and peaked at number #2 on the U.S. Billboard dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Don't Be My Enemy (Ticking Groover Mix) (8:55) 02.Wang Chung - The Waves (Instrumental) (4:35) 03.Wang Chung - Don't Be My Enemy (3:57) "Don't Be My Enemy" is a single by Wang Chung. It was the first single from the album Points on the Curve in the UK, where it reached #92 in late 1983. In the US, it was released as the third single from the album, and reached #86 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Ocean - Loverboy (Extended Club Remix) (8:05) 02.Billy Ocean - Loverboy (Single Version) (4:15) 03.Billy Ocean - Loverboy (Dub Mix) (4:57) "Loverboy" was the second single from Billy Ocean's 1984 album, Suddenly. It was produced by Keith Diamond and reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (behind "Careless Whisper" by George Michael) as well as hitting number 20 on the soul chart, and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1985. It also reached the top spot of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the U.S.
Tracklist: 01.Eric Carmen - I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (Jellybean Mix) (5:59) 02.Eric Carmen - I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (Instrumental) (3:29) "I Wanna Hear It from Your Lips" is a 1985 hit song by American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Eric Carmen. It was the lead single from his sixth album, which was his second eponymous album. The song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1985, becoming his sixth of eight Top 40 singles during his solo career. The song was a bigger adult contemporary hit, reaching number 10 in the United States and number 17 in Canada.
Tracklist: 01.Evelyn Thomas - High-Energy (Original Version) (7:50) 02.Evelyn Thomas - High-Energy (Remix) (8:35) 03.Evelyn Thomas - High-Energy (Remix Instrumental Dub) (5:18) "High Energy" is the title of a 1984 song co-written and co-produced by Ian Levine and Fiachra Trench, and performed by American dance singer Evelyn Thomas. The song was very popular in dance clubs around the world, and it topped the American dance chart in September of that year. It also spent four weeks atop the singles chart in Germany, and peaked at #5 in the UK. It became one of the earliest successful songs within the genre of music that has come to be known as Hi-NRG.
Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Jackson - Dynamite (High Explosive Mix) (7:46) 02.Jermaine Jackson - Dynamite (Instrumental) (6:37) 03.Jermaine Jackson - Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good To Be True) (Instrumental) (4:11) "Dynamite" was the second single taken from American singer-songwriter Jermaine Jackson's tenth studio album of the same name. "Dynamite" became Jackson's fourth top 20-charting single, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, the song performed less well, reaching No. 46 in France, and No. 19 in New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - Stranger In Me (6:05) 02.Pseudo Echo - Listening (5:33) 03.Pseudo Echo - Stranger In Me (Instrumental) (5:31) 04.Pseudo Echo - Destination Unknown (5:48) "Stranger in Me" is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in November 1984 as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album, Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 58 on the Australian Kent Music Report in December 1984.. The 12" is also known as "New York Dance Mix" which was released only in Australia and New Zealand featuring remixes by Steve Thompson.
Tracklist: 01.Al Corley - Cold Dresses (Long Version) (7:29) 02.Al Corley - Cold Dresses (7" Version) (4:15) 03.Al Corley - The Answers - The Solutions (3:12) "Cold Dresses" is a 1984 single by American actor, singer and producer Al Corley. Corley is best known as the first actor to play Steven Carrington on the 1980s soap opera Dynasty. "Cold Dresses" was the follow up single to Corley's international hit "Square Rooms" from his debut album of the same name. "Cold Dresses" reached #5 in France. The single was produced by Harold Faltermeyer.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Jeanny (5:56) 02.Falco - Jeanny (English Language Version - 'Girl Is Missing') (5:25) 03.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (The American Edit) (5:55) "Jeanny" is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, released in December 1985 as the third single from his third studio album Falco 3 (1985). It was written and composed by Falco and Rob and Ferdi Bolland, who also produced the song. It was the third song released as a single out of the album in 1986. Controversial due to its lyrics, it nonetheless became a number one hit in numerous European countries. In 2008 the song re-entered the Austrian Single Charts. The song is about a relationship between a man and a woman named Jeanny. At the time when it reached number one, critics said that the song glorifies rape. German TV and radio personality Thomas Gottschalk made various negative remarks and called the song "rubbish". An outcry in German language markets caused the song to be banned by some radio broadcasters or played with a preceding warning by others. Falco argued that it is about the musings of a stalker. The part of the "news flash" in the track is spoken by German newsreader Wilhelm Wieben. Several feminist associations called for a boycott of the song. Some TV and radio stations in West Germany agreed and didn't play the song "for ethical reasons", while others just played it on their charts shows. In East Germany the song was not on air and playing it in dance clubs was prohibited. There were also demands to prohibit the song in West Germany, but officials denied the application in April 1986. This angered news presenter Dieter Kronzucker, who presented the daily news magazine heute-journal for the West German public TV station ZDF: his two teenage daughters, along with their cousin, had been kidnapped and briefly held captive in Tuscany several years earlier; this formed the basis of his anger about the song's release, which he discussed on heute-journal. Following this, further radio stations followed the boycott. In the German federal state of Hesse the song was aired accompanied by a warning. In the popular music show Formel Eins cutscenes were aired, but only whilst the song was at the top of the charts.
Tracklist: 01.Lime - Unexpected Lovers (Vocal) (6:32) 02.Lime - Unexpected Lovers (Instrumental) (5:08) 03.Lime - Unexpected Lovers (Vocal Radio Edit) (4:15) "Unexpected Lovers" is a single by Canadian group Lime taken from the album of the same name. Released by TSR records in the U.S. The haunting song was a huge club hit peaking at #6 on the Billboard Dance chart on August 17th 1985 after spending eleven weeks on the chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Firm - Radioactive (Special Remix) (5:53) 02.The Firm - City Sirens/Live In Peace (Live) (10:00) "Radioactive" is a song by English rock band The Firm. It was the first single released from their eponymous début album The Firm, where it was the fifth track. It was written by Paul Rodgers. A compact and straightforward rock song from the 1980s, structured with Tony Franklin's fretless bass hook at the beginning, combined with Jimmy Page's guitar scratch on the third line in the verse, Rodgers' reverbed vocal, and followed by a wah pedal inflected guitar solo. Chris Slade plays a steady drum beat throughout. On live performances, the song was introduced with a drum solo from Slade, leading into Franklin's opening bass line. Page utilized his brown 1960s Fender Telecaster guitar featuring a Parsons and White B-string bender on tour with this song. Their self-titled album, appearing on Atlantic Records, cracked the Billboard Top 20 on the strength of this single. Jimmy Page broke with the past and participated in the recording for the music video and single, the first time he had done both since the late 1960s. Page can be seen miming to the recording with his famous red doubleneck 1971 Gibson EDS-1275 guitar. In March 1985, MTV began heavily promoting the video, although the track was a modest seller, reaching #28 in America and topping the Top Rock Tracks chart for one week. "Radioactive" was also released as a 12" single and limited edition picture disc. Paul Rodgers still performs this song during his solo sets and it appears on the 2007 Paul Rodgers: Live In Glasgow DVD.
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Tracklist: 01.The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way (3:33) 02.The Psychedelic Furs - Aeroplane (Dance Mix) (5:19) "Love My Way" is a song by English band The Psychedelic Furs. It was released in July 1982 as the first single from their third studio album Forever Now. Written by the four members of the group and produced by Todd Rundgren (who also played marimba on the song), the song reached the top 10 of the charts in New Zealand, top 30 in Australia and the top 50 in the United Kingdom and United States. Front man of the group Richard Butler had a specific audience in mind when he penned the lyrics to this song. He explained himself thus in an interview with Creem in 1982: "It's basically addressed to people who are f--ked up about their sexuality, and says 'Don't worry about it.' It was originally written for gay people." Released in 1982, "Love My Way" peaked at number nine in New Zealand, where it spent 21 weeks on the chart. The song peaked at number 42 in the UK and number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number 30 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart and number 40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart. British filmmaker Tim Pope directed the official music video for "Love My Way" in 1982, and it was placed in regular rotation on MTV. The single was released in the UK with the non-album B-side, "Aeroplane." In the US, the B-side was changed to a different non-album track, "I Don't Want to Be Your Shadow". The song is featured in the 1983 film Valley Girl and appears on the soundtracks of the 1998 film The Wedding Singer, the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name (where its appearance inspired a major surge in streaming popularity).
Tracklist: 01.Re-Flex - Hitline (Extended Mix) (4:59) 02.Re-Flex - Flex It! (Extended Mix) (5:26) "Hitline" was the second single and follow up to the smash hit "The Politics Of Dancing" by new wave/synth-pop band Re-Flex. "Hitline" did not meet the chart success of "The Politics Of Dancing" failing to chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep (Special Remix) (5:37) 02.The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep (Instrumental) (4:31) "Talking in Your Sleep" is a chart-topping hit song by Detroit rock band The Romantics. It was a #3 U.S. hit in early 1984 and became a UK hit in August that year for British band Bucks Fizz. It ultimately became a hit throughout the world, and was the group's most successful song. The song is in natural minor. The song appeared on the Romantics' 1983 album In Heat and was the Romantics' biggest chart hit, garnering substantial radio airplay and a million in US 45 RPM single sales. The song reached #3 - where it held for three weeks - on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. It also went to #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, as well as hitting the top of Billboard's Album Rock Tracks chart. In Australia, "Talking in Your Sleep" climbed to #14 on the Australian Singles Chart (Kent Music Report) It was featured in the first episode of the second season of the Netflix series Stranger Things, playing on a car radio.
Tracklist: 01.Fancy - Slice Me Nice (5:43) 02.Fancy - Come Inside (4:55) "Slice Me Nice" was the debut single by German singer Fancy (real name Manfred Alois Segieth). The New Wave/Euro disco flavored single reached #11 on the German pop chart in 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Laura Branigan - Self Control (Extended Version) (5:02) 02.Laura Branigan - Silent Partners (Extended Version) (4:07) American singer Laura Branigan covered "Self Control" in 1984. It was released as the lead single from her third studio album of the same name, released the same year. Branigan's first major hit had also been co-written by Bigazzi: "Gloria" (1982) was an English cover of the 1979 original Italian song recorded by Umberto Tozzi. The following year Branigan recorded another English song written over a Tozzi and Bigazzi song, "Mama", which was part of the 1983 album Branigan 2. Branigan chose two more Italian songs for her third album: the first one, "Ti Amo" with lyrics by Diane Warren once again based on the original by Tozzi and Bigazzi that had been a 1977 single for Tozzi. The second one, "Self Control" became the title track to the album and her biggest international hit. "Self Control" was the only one of the four Italian songs recorded by Branigan that was originally composed in English, and Branigan chose to record the song as written. Also unlike the other songs, Branigan's version was contemporaneous with that of its co-writer. The Branigan recording was arranged by Giorgio Moroder's protégé Harold Faltermeyer with Robbie Buchanan and produced by Buchanan with Jack White in Germany and Los Angeles. A keyboard hook in Raf's version was changed to a guitar riff for Branigan's version and a vocal break was paired with a sharper and repeated percussive element. Branigan was one of the first artists of the video era to work with an Academy Award-winning film director on a music video when William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist) directed the clip. Filmed in New Jersey and New York City, the video was produced by Fred Caruso and first aired in April 1984. The video depicts Branigan, sitting in her bedroom while her lover sleeps. Tempted by the allure of the city at night, she gets dressed up and goes out. Brief encounters with a mysterious man in a full-face white mask lead Branigan from the dance floor of a night club to an underground room where the masked man stands in the midst of an orgiastic gathering that he beckons her to join. Branigan allows herself to be led into the group, but ultimately flees in fright. Returning home, Branigan finds that the masked man and some of his throng are, somehow, now in her bedroom. The masked man lowers Branigan to her couch and she surrenders herself to him. The masked man, standing over Branigan, now lying unconscious on the floor, turns and walks towards the bedroom window, fading away in the morning light. Branigan, consumed by guilt, gets up and turns out the light. The final scene shows Branigan lying awake in bed, when her lover turns to face her, his face hidden behind a familiar white mask. The video ultimately drew controversy, as it was considered so shockingly sexy that MTV required some edits before it could air. Entertainment Tonight aired a segment on the network's reaction to the clip, which was being played in late-night slots on other networks. Though Branigan resisted at first, her record company convinced her to allow a minor alteration and the video was aired on MTV, though by this time the single had peaked on the charts. Branigan would go on to be nominated for a 1985 American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist. Branigan's fellow nominees were Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper, who won the award. Branigan's recording was a worldwide multi-format hit. In the US, the song became Branigan's fourth consecutive top 10 hit on a Billboard chart in a year and a half, following "Gloria", "Solitaire" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You". "Self Control" peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, no. 4 on the Hot 100 and no. 5 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In Canada, the track hit no. 1 on both the pop and AC charts. Both the Raf original and the Branigan version of "Self Control" entered the German Top 20 in May 1984: on June 25, the Branigan single assumed the no. 1 position, where it remained for six weeks, while the Raf version occupied the no. 2 spot. Branigan's "Self Control" also entered the Italian charts although the dominance of the Raf version in his native Italy predicated a comparatively low peak Italian chart peak of no. 29 for Branigan's version. "Self Control" afforded Laura Branigan a no. 1 hit in Austria, Canada, Sweden and South Africa and was also a smash hit for Branigan in Norway (no. 2), Ireland (no. 3), Australia (no. 3) and the UK (no. 5). Branigan's album Self Control went Silver, Gold or Platinum in several countries and yielded subsequent charting singles, though not of the title track's magnitude, in "The Lucky One", "Ti Amo" and "Satisfaction".
Tracklist: 01.Pretty Poison - Nightime (Dance Mix) (5:46) 02.Pretty Poison - Nightime (3:49) 03.Pretty Poison - In The Heat Of The Night (Dub Mix) (5:47) "Nightime" is the fourth single released by American dance group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pretty Poison. Group members are Jade Starling (lead vocalist); Whey Cooler (keyboardist and guitarist); and Kaya Pryor (percussionist). "Nightime" was originally released in 1984 on Philly based label Svengali Records. "Nightime" peaked at #14 on the Billboard dance chart on August 18, 1984 after spending ten weeks on the survey. The song was later remixed and re-released in 1988 after the success of "Catch Me (I'm Falling)". This 12" is also know as the Philly version.
Tracklist: 01.Raf - Self Control (Special Maxi Version) (6:09) 02.Raf - Running Away (5:40) "Self Control" is a song by Italian singer Raf, released in 1984. It was written by Giancarlo Bigazzi, Steve Piccolo and Raf. The song was covered the same year by American singer Laura Branigan. Her version first hit no. 1 in Germany on June 15, 1984. Raf's version first hit no. 1 in Italy on June 23, 1984. Both versions of the song were popular across Europe during much of the summer of 1984 and were the most successful single of the year in Switzerland. Branigan's version peaked at no. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and also went to no. 2 on the dance chart. The song has become one of the defining songs of the 1980s, with a number of remakes recorded each year. Notable covers include Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin in 1993, a hit dance remake by Branigan in 2004 and two 2006 versions that hit the Top 5 in various European enclaves, by Danish dance group Infernal and Spanish singer Soraya Arnelas. Raf, born as Raffaele Riefoli, co-wrote the song "Self Control" with Giancarlo Bigazzi and Steve Piccolo. His version of "Self Control" peaked at no. 1 in Italy. It also notably edged into no. 1 in Switzerland between runs at the top spot by Laura Branigan's version of "Self Control", and peaked at no. 2 in Germany, no. 7 in Austria and at no. 40 in France. Raf released an extended dance mix of the song, like Branigan, but Raf's version featured a rap (performed by two other rap vocalists), relatively rare for a white artist at the time. He would release several more tracks in English and re-release his debut 1984 album Raf in 1987 under the title Self Control, featuring two of these tracks. Although his English-language album and especially the singles proved to be quite successful in Italy and elsewhere, he began releasing his later albums in his native language, almost all of which received better in Italy than the English-language albums; many of them entered Italy's Top 10 album chart.
Tracklist: 01.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Summer Version) (6:42) 02.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Reprise) (6:02) "Tarzan Boy", was released in April 1985, and became a huge European success, peaking at No. 6 on the Italian single chart and entering the top 5 in numerous European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Norway. The song eventually made it to the United Kingdom charts, where it reached no.3 in August 1985. "Tarzan Boy" was released in Canada in October 1985 and peaked on the Canadian charts at No. 5 by the end of the year. However, it took a while for the single to enter the Hot 100 single chart in the United States (where it was released on EMI). When it did, it remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six months, peaking at No. 13 in March 1986. Baltimora performed on the American TV show Solid Gold, which helped further their success in America. Due to the single's popularity in Europe an alternate 12" and 7" remix was released by EMI Records called "Summer Version" this remix was only released in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Tracklist: 01.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Extended Dance Version) (6:08) 02.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Single Version) (3:47) 03.Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Extended Dub Version) (5:02) "Tarzan Boy" is the debut single by Italian-based act Baltimora. The song was written by Maurizio Bassi and Naimy Hackett, and released in 1985 as the lead single from Baltimora's debut album Living in the Background. The refrain uses Tarzan's cry as a melodic line. The song is rhythmical, with an electronic melody and simple lyrics. Baltimora are often considered a one-hit wonder due to the success they experienced with "Tarzan Boy". "Tarzan Boy" was an international hit, debuting in the top-five of the Italian charts and performing well in many other European countries, including Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. "Tarzan Boy" was most successful in France, where it topped the chart for five consecutive weeks. In the United Kingdom, it reached number three in August 1985. The single had success in the United States (where it was released by EMI), with the single remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six months and ultimately peaking at number 13 on March 1st, 1986.
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Tracklist: 01.Rick James - Give It To Me Baby (12" Vocal) (5:42) 02.Rick James - Give It To Me Baby (Instrumental) (6:25) "Give It to Me Baby" is a song written by American singer Rick James. Taken from his album Street Songs, the song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, spending two weeks at #40 and spent five weeks at #1 on the R&B chart. Along with two other tracks from Street Songs, "Super Freak" and "Ghetto Life", topped the American dance chart for three weeks in the summer of 1981. In the U.K. the song went to #47 on the U.K. singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Friends Again - State Of Art (Extended Mix) (6:05) 02.Friends Again - Winked At (3:59) 03.Friends Again - State Of Art (Instrumental) (3:59) "State Of Art" is a 1983 single by Scottish new wave pop group Friends Again. They were formed by members Chris Thomson and Paul McGeechan, together with Neil Cunningham, James Grant and Stuart Kerr. They released a self-titled EP in 1984, which peaked at No. 59 on the UK Singles Chart. They then recorded their debut album, Trapped & Unwrapped (1984). After the demise of the band, Grant went on to form Love and Money in 1985 along with McGeechan and Kerr, while Thomson formed The Bathers. "State Of Art" was produced by Bob Sargeant who also produced acts such as The Adventures, Haircut One Hunfred, Fine Young Cannibals and others.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - More To Lose (7" Version) (3:48) 02.Seona Dancing - You're On My Side (3:06) "More To Lose" was the debut single by British new wave group Seona Dancing, best known for providing comedian Ricky Gervais with his first experiences as a public performer. In June 1982, in his final year as a student at University College London, Ricky Gervais and his friend Bill Macrae formed Seona Dancing, with Macrae writing the songs and playing keyboards and Gervais writing and singing the lyrics. After recording a sixteen-song demo tape, they were signed by London Records. In June 1983, the duo performed "More to Lose" on the ITV syndicated children's television show Razzmatazz. Yet, despite the promotion of the song "More To Lode" failed to break the top 40 only peaking at #117 on the UK singles chart. The song, which utilises an opening piano riff to convey the sound of falling teardrops, became a major radio and club hit as well as a favourite at high-school dances during the 1980s and beyond. AllMusic critic Michael Sutton wrote that the track was "the theme song of angst-ridden New Wave youths in the Philippines" and "an '80s anthem as ubiquitous as Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes', but with the eternal hipster cool of Joy Division's 'Love Will Tear Us Apart'." This Japan 7" pressing features the 7" version housed in a unique picture sleeve. This edition also comes with a glossy 5"x6" black and white promo photo.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - More To Lose (Extended Mix) (6:02) 02.Seona Dancing - You're On My Side (3:06) "More To Lose" is a single by British new wave group Seona Dancing, released in 1983. It is an uptempo new wave pop song, sung by a then-unknown Ricky Gervais, who was the lyricist and vocalist of the band. Macrae was the band's composer and keyboard player. The song remains virtually unknown in their homeland of the UK, after only peaking at No. 117 on the UK Singles Chart, but found tremendous success in the Philippines in 1985, a year after the band broke up. In 1985, DWRT-FM started playing a song, deliberately misnaming it as "Fade" by Medium (sometimes billed as "Medium" by Fade), to prevent other rival stations finding the song and playing it for themselves. To make it impossible for other DJs to record the song and play it on their own station, DWRT-FM even inserted a station ID midway through the track. A year later, radio station DWXB-102 revealed the true identity of the song. "More to Lose" became an instant hit among Filipino teenagers. The song also swept the nation's dance clubs and endless airplay on Manila FM stations throughout the mid-1980s.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart (7" Vesrsion) (3:57) 02.Seona Dancing - Tell Her (7" Version) (2:52) "Bitter Heart" was the second and final single released by British new wave duo Seona Dancing. The song was produced by British songwriter, producer, engineer and mixer,Phil Thornalley he is perhaps best known for co-writing (with Scott Cutler and Anne Preven) the song "Torn" (made famous by Natalie Imbruglia's cover version, which he also produced) and the number one hits "Mama Do", "Boys and Girls" and "Cry Me Out" for Pixie Lott. He also produced The Cure's 1982 album Pornography and was later their bass player for eighteen months, producing and performing the distinctive double bass line on their 1983 single The Love Cats. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical in 1984 for Into the Gap by the Thompson Twins. "Bitter Heart" reached #79 on the UK singles chart after spending three weeks on the chart. A video was made in 1983. It has had considerable play in recent years on talk shows interviewing Ricky Gervais and has been played on "'80s flashback" shows. The video is most known for Gervais looking almost exactly like David Bowie. The plot of the video is a girl in a wedding dress who was about to get married and has just had her husband leave her, after which she becomes angry and destroys most of the objects in the room. This Japan 7" is housed in a unique picture sleeve and includes the 7" mixes of both tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart (Extended Mix) (6:36) 02.Seona Dancing - Tell Her (Extended Mix) (6:01) "Bitter Heart" is a single by British new wave group Seona Dancing, released in 1983. It is a David Bowie-style new wave pop song, sung by a then-unknown Ricky Gervais with synthesizers provided by Bill Macrae. The song was virtually unknown in their homeland of the UK, after only peaking at #79 on the UK Singles Chart, even though it remained in the Top 100 for 3 weeks.
Tracklist: 01.The Smiths - This Charming Man (New York Vocal) (5:34) 02.The Smiths - This Charming Man (New York Instrumental) (4:18) "This Charming Man" is a song by the English band the Smiths, written by guitarist Johnny Marr and singer Morrissey. Released as the group's second single in October 1983 on the independent record label Rough Trade, it is defined by Marr's jangle pop guitar riff and Morrissey's characteristically morose lyrics, which revolve around the recurrent Smiths themes of sexual ambiguity and lust. Feeling detached from the early 1980s mainstream gay culture, Morrissey wrote "This Charming Man" to evoke an older, more coded and self-aware underground scene. The singer said of the song's lyrics: "I really like the idea of the male voice being quite vulnerable, of it being taken and slightly manipulated, rather than there being always this heavy machismo thing that just bores everybody." Although only moderately successful on first release—the single peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart, "This Charming Man" has been widely praised in both the music and mainstream press. Re-issued in 1992, it reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart (making it the Smiths' biggest UK hit by chart position). In 2004, BBC Radio 2 listeners voted it number 97 on the station's "Sold on Song Top 100" poll. Mojo magazine journalists placed the track at number 1 on their 2008 "50 Greatest UK Indie Records of All Time" feature. It was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry in 2015.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Bew Moon On Monday (Remix) (6:04) 02.Duran Duran - Tiger Tiger (Remix) (3:25) 03.Duran Duran - New Moon On Monday (4:16) "New Moon on Monday" is the tenth single by the English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 23 January 1984 in the United Kingdom. The second single to be taken from the band's third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), the song was another success, reaching the top-ten on both the UK and US charts. On 11 February 1984, the single reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart and on 17 March, it reached number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, after entering on 14 January 1984 at number 56. It did not chart well in Australia and Scandinavia, territories where its predecessor, "Union of the Snake", had been a big hit. This trend was reversed with the next single, "The Reflex", which became a worldwide number-one hit. In a retrospective review, "New Moon on Monday" was praised by Allmusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco, who wrote: "The music holds the unusual lyrics together by wedding effervescent verse melodies that bounce high and low to a triumphant-sounding chorus with a rousing feel." The music video for "New Moon on Monday" was filmed by director Brian Grant during the icy first week of January 1984, in the village of Noyers in France. It has a loosely sketched storyline in which the band appear as members of an underground rebellion called "La Luna" (the name is one of the few connections between the video's content and the song lyrics), organizing a revolt against a modern (1980s-era computers are used) oppressive militaristic regime, apparently in France. "We set out to make a little movie", recalled Grant. "I'm not sure we succeeded." He was not the first choice to shoot the video, as Russell Mulcahy, director of many of the band's other videos, was unavailable. Several versions of this video exist. The longest is a 17-minute "movie version" which includes an extended introduction before the song starts (including a scene of dialogue between Simon Le Bon and the story's female lead, played by Patricia Barzyk, winner of the Miss France title in 1980; a brief snippet of "Union of the Snake" is also heard on a radio), and is set to an extended remix of the song. A shorter version, with a spoken French-dialogue intro, was originally submitted to MTV, who then later requested an even shorter version without the prologue. Yet another version was produced for the Dancing on the Valentine video collection, showing blue-lit scenes of the band members in front of a full-moon backdrop. All but one of the versions were included as easter eggs on the 2004 DVD compilation Greatest. Both Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes say this is the band's least favourite video. "Everybody ... hates it, particularly the dreadful scene at the end where we all dance together", Taylor wrote in his memoirs. "Even today, I cringe and leave the room if anyone plays [it]." He recalls that they were miserable since their Christmas holiday had been cut short to shoot the video, and spent most of the day on the dark and cold set drinking, to the point that he was "half cut" by the time the last scenes were shot. "It's one of the few times I've seen Nick dance". "New Moon on Monday" was backed with a remix of the instrumental "Tiger Tiger" done by Ian Little. The original version of the instrumental was found on the Seven and the Ragged Tiger album. The release was rounded out by an extended version of the title track.
Tracklist: 01.The Cure - In Between Days (LP Version) (2:58) 02.The Cure - In Between Days (Extended Version) (4:00) 03.The Cure - Stop Dead (Previously Unreleased) (4:03) "In Between Days" (sometimes listed as "Inbetween Days" or "In-Between Days") is a song by the English rock band The Cure, released in July 1985 as the first single from the band's sixth album The Head on the Door. The song was a big international success. In the UK, it was the band's ninth chart single and their fourth consecutive Top 20 hit; while in the US it was their first single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 99. It was a Top 20 hit in Australia and New Zealand and also charted in several European countries, increasing the popularity of the band. The song is poppy and upbeat, featuring strummed acoustic guitars under a snappy synthesizer riff, although the song's lyrical themes of aging, loss and fear do not particularly reflect the upbeat tempo of the music. It features a distinctive drum intro by Boris Williams and a bass line reminiscent of "Dreams Never End" by New Order. The extended version, only released on the 12" single in North America, features a longer introduction to the song.
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Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - White Wedding (Parts 1 And 2) (8:23) 02.Billy Idol - White Wedding (Part 2) (4:31) "White Wedding" is a song by Billy Idol that appeared on his album Billy Idol in 1982. It is often considered one of his most recognizable songs, although other Idol songs charted higher. It peaked at No. 108 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 on its original release, and reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was re-issued in 1983. In the UK it reached No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart upon its re-release there in 1985 and 1988, when it was re-issued to promote the Vital Idol remix album.
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Dance This World Away (Remix) (6:00) 02.Rick Springfield - My Father's Chair (3:26) 03.Rick Springfield - Affair Of The Heart (7" Edit) (3:36) “Dance This World” was a single released in 1985 by Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Rick Springfield. The song was the third single from the album “Tao” following the hits “Celebrate Youth” and “State Of The Heart”. An accompanying music video was filmed and directed by David Fincher but the single failed to chart. This rare 12" was only released in Germany and “Dance This World Away” remix has not appeared on CD. The single also includes the 7″ Edit of “Affair Of The Heart” from the album “Living In Oz” and the ballad “My Father’s Chair.
Tracklist: 01.The Police - Message In A Bottle (Edit) (3:48) 02.The Police - Landlord (3:08) "Message in a Bottle" is a song by English band The Police. It was released as the lead single from their second studio album, Reggatta de Blanc (1979). Written by the band's lead singer and bassist Sting, the song is ostensibly about a story of a castaway on an island, who sends out a message in a bottle to seek love. A year later, he has not received any sort of response, and despairs, thinking he is destined to be alone. The next day, he sees "a hundred billion bottles" on the shore, finding out that there are more people like him out there. The song was the first of their five UK number one singles. Rolling Stone ranked it number 65 on its list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time". The song also reached #1 in Spain and Ireland and top five in several other European countries and Australia. In the United States "Message In A Bottle" only peaked at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The "Edit" has yet to appear on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Communication (3:25) 02.Spandau Ballet - Communication (Edited Club) (2:41) "Communication" was the third single taken from the third studio album "True" by British band Spandau Ballet. In the UK "Communication spent ten weeks on the singles chart peaking at #12. In the United States "Communication" spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #59 on April 21, 1984. The Japan 7" features a unique picture sleeve one of two that were released in that country.
Tracklist: 01.Insoc - Running (Swamp Mix) (6:55) 02.Insoc - Running (Video Mix) (3:09) 03.Insoc - Running (8:11) "Running" is a single by the band InSoc (Information Society) originally released on the Creatures of Influence album in 1985. The single for Running was distributed to club DJs, and became a favorite all over clubs, particularly in the Latin clubs of New York City. The original 12" was released on Wide Angle Records in 1984 this 12" was released before the song was remixed in 1986 when the band signed to Tommy Boy Records. Unlike other singles in their catalogue, "Running" does not feature Kurt Harland on lead vocals, as the song was written and recorded by short-lived band member Murat Konar, who left the band in 1985 and would later be an integral part of the development of both SoundEdit (a Mac hosted sound editing application) and Adobe Flash applications. This original 12" has become quite rare and pretty expensive.
Tracklist: 01.Belouis Some - Some People (The Population Boom Boom Mix) (5:47) 02.Belouis Some - Some People (Dub Version) (6:35) 03.Belouis Some - Walk Away (3:37) “Some People” is a 1985 single by British artist Belouis Some, from his 1985 debut album Some People. The song reached the Top 40 in the UK, peaking at #33 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1986. In the U.S., the song reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100. This extremely rare UK 12" promo contains the commercially unreleased "Population Boom Boom Mix" which I suspect is an unused Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero remix with edits by Bruce Forest although they are not credited on the labels. The b-side "Dub Version" is the same mix that is found on the Uk and US releases of the standard 12" with edits by Bruce Forest. No producer or remix credits are listed on this release. The b-side is a plain white label.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Boy In The Box (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Corey Hart - Boy In The Box (Green Mix) (5:16) 03.Corey Hart - Silent Talking (4:34) "Boy In The Box" was the second single released from Canadian singer Corey Hart's sophmore album "Boy In The Box". After his first album First Offense took off, the photogenic and often brooding Corey Hart was often compared to James Dean in the media. For his second album, he wrote "Boy in the Box" about Dean, and what it must have been like living in the public eye as if he were being observed in a box. Hart often felt the same way, as he found his sudden fame overwhelming at times. "Boy In The Box" reached #4 in Hart's home country of Canada and #26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on November 2, 1985 after spending twelve weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Information Society - Running (8:05) 02.Information Society - Running (Instrumental) (7:47) Issued in 1985 this is the second 12" for "Running" by American band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Information Society, it was released by the Minneapolis label Wide Angle Records and included on their 1985 debut album Creatures Of Influence, distributed by Wide Angle's parent company, Twin Tone. Wide Angle was part of a "record pool," which was a service that distributed new tracks to club DJs around America. Some DJs ran with it, and the song became a freestyle favorite in New York clubs. This 12" includes a vocal and instrumental both based on the previous "Swamp Mix" release.
Tracklist: 01.Real Life - Face To Face (Extended Version) (6:45) 02.Real Life - Face To Face (Edited Version) (3:48) 03.Real Life - Flame (Instrumental) (5:04) "Face To Face" is the first single taken from the second album "Flame" by Australian new wave/synth-pop band Real Life. "Face To Face" was released as a single in September 1985 and peaked at number 32 on the Australian singles charts. The band would not chart again for four years with the re-release of "Send Me An Angel '89". This German 12" is pressed on grey colored vinyl.
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Tracklist: 01.Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night (Dance Mix) (6:24) 02.Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night (Instrumental) (4:58) "They Only Come Out at Night" is 1984 dance single by American singer-songwriter and record producer Peter Brown. The single was his first number one on the dance chart, where it stayed for one week. "They Only Come Out at Night", also peaked at number fifty on the soul singles chart, but unlike previous Peter Brown entries, it did not make the Hot 100. It did, however, reach No. 102 on the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart.
Tracklist: 01.Blondie - Rapture (Special Disco Mix) (10:00) 02.Blondie - Live It Up (Special Disco Mix) (8:14) "Rapture" is a song by the American pop rock band Blondie from their fifth studio album, Autoamerican (1980). In January 1981, "Rapture" was released as the second and final single from the album. The song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it stayed for two weeks. It was the first No. 1 song in the U.S. to feature rap vocals. The song peaked at No. 4 in Australia and No. 5 in the United Kingdom. "Rapture" is a combination of disco, funk, and hip hop with the rap section forming an extended coda. The song title "Rapture" served to indicate this element. While it was not the first single featuring rapping to be commercially successful, it was the first to top the charts. Its lyrics were especially notable for namechecking hip-hop pioneers Fab Five Freddy and Grandmaster Flash.
Tracklist: 01.Comateens - Ghosts (Remix) (5:30) 02.Comateens - Late Night City (3:01) 03.Comateens - The Munsters (1:52) "Ghosts" is a 1981 single by bew wave band Comateens formed in 1978 in New York City by bassist/vocalist Nic North and guitarist Ramona Jan. Soon after, Lyn Byrd joined on vocals and synthesiser, and the duo became a trio. When Jan departed in 1980, North's brother Oliver joined on guitar, completing the final lineup. The bahd's debut album became a cult favorite among college hipsters, especially the band's remake of “The Munsters Theme". Lyn Byrd designed the sleeve for the US 12". The dancing skeletons on the cover is the engraving "El Jarabe En Ultratumba" (A Jig Beyond The Grave) by 19th century Mexican artist JOSÉ POSADA, and copied from a 1958 art magazine belonging to Nic and Oliver's Dad. The band's British manager PETER LEAK was drafted to speak a line during the intro of the "Ghosts" remix, which ultimately caused some confusion regarding the bands NY roots.
Tracklist: 01.Fad Gadget - Make Room (4:04) 02.Fad Gadget - Lady Shave (5:48) "Make Room" is a 1981 one-off single on Mute Records, by British avant-garde electronic musician and vocalist Francis John Tovey (8 September 1956 – 3 April 2002), known also by his stage name Fad Gadget. He was a proponent of both new wave and early industrial music, fusing together a unique blend of pop structured songs mixed with mechanised experimentation. The b-side "Lady Shave", went on to become "one of his most iconic tracks".
Tracklist: 01.Devo - Peek-A-Boo! (Dance Velocity) (4:37) 02.Devo - Peek-A-Boo! (Devo Dub) (5:23) 03.Devo - Find Out (3:22) "Peek-a-Boo!" is a song by American new wave band Devo, written by Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale. It appears on their fifth studio album Oh, No! It's Devo. According to Gerald Casale from the audio commentary for their film, The Complete Truth About De-Evolution, "Peek-a Boo! was a song about Devo's circus-like look and the dark side of human nature, the side we try to keep secret, the side we try to deny, in this Christian world where we're only supposed to have happy endings and only supposed to be good, and instead Devo is dealing with what evil is here in a very light-hearted manner." In the United States the song reached #106 on the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 and #13 on the Billboard Dance chart. In Australia the "Peek-a-Boo!" peaked at #45 on ARIA Top 100.
Tracklist: 01.Blancmange - That's Love, That It Is (6:56) 02.Blancmange - Vishnu (5:18) is a song by British synthpop band Blancmange. It was released as the band's sixth single in 1983, taken from their second album Mange Tout. The song peaked at #33 on the UK singles chart and #16 on the US dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Dragon - Rain (Dance Mix) (6:43) 02.Dragon - The Dreaded Moroxy Bind (Recorded Live) (3:19) 03.Dragon - Rain (Dub Mix) (6:54) "Rain" is a song by New Zealand band Dragon released in July 1983 as the first single ahead of their seventh studio album, Body and the Beat (June 1984). It is co-written by the group's brothers, Marc and Todd Hunter with Johanna Pigott, Todd's then-domestic partner. "Rain" peaked at number 2 and stayed in the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart for 26 weeks. The song reached number 88 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 charts in mid-1984. For the original single version the group's Kerry Jacobson had provided drums and percussion; he left the group in September 1983 and was replaced by Terry Chambers, who is shown in promotional material including cover art and music videos.
Tracklist: 01.Dean Ray - In La La (Dance Version) (5:14) 02.Dean Ray - In La La (LP Version) (3:22) "In La La" is a 1984 new wave single released by Dean Ray. There is not much information available about Dean Ray he only released one single and one album titled "The earth Stood Still". A music video was released for "In La La" which recieved heavy rotation on MTV.
Tracklist: 01.Talk Talk - It's My Life (Extended Version) (6:15) 02.Talk Talk - It's My Life (Single Version) (3:52) 03.Talk Talk - Again, A Game...Again (4:10) "It's My Life" is a song by the English new wave band Talk Talk. Written by Mark Hollis and Tim Friese-Greene, it was the title track on the band's second album and released as its first single in January 1984. It reached #46 in the UK charts, but did better in several other countries, reaching #33 in Germany, #32 in New Zealand, #25 in France and #7 in Italy. It was also a success in North America, entering the Top 40 in both the United States (#31) and Canada (#30). (Notably, it peaked at #1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart.) The single was re-released in the UK in 1985, but this time only reached #93. However, in 1990, "It's My Life" was reissued again to promote the compilation album Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk. This time, the song was a hit in the UK, reaching #13, the band's highest chart-placing single in its native country.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Don't Let Go (John Luongo Extended Remix) (7:13) 02.Wang Chung - Ornamental Elephant (3:58) "Don't Let Go" is a single by Wang Chung. It was released as the first single from their 1984 album Points on the Curve in Canada and the US in February 1984, peaking at #26 and #38 on those countries' respective pop singles charts. In the UK, "Don't Let Go" was the third single from the album, released in April 1984, and peaked at #81. The song also reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Tracklist: 01.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - Can You Feel The Beat (6:51) 02.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - Beat The Feel You Can (Slick Mix) (6:11) "Can You Feel the Beat" is a song recorded by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force from their 1985 album Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force. The song hit number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 40 on the R&B singles chart in December 1985. It achieved its biggest success on the Billboard Dance chart, where it peaked at number six.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Soul Kiss (7" Edit) (3:48) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Electric (3:47) "Soul Kiss" is the title track from Australian singer Olivia Newton-John's thirteenth studio album released in October 1985, a slinky number written by Mark Goldenberg (writer of 'Automatic' for the Pointer Sisters), was a moderate hit for a lead single reaching the Top 20 in the US and Australia and became a Number One single in Norway. The 7" Edit has never appeared on CD. The B-side "Electric" is a non album track which did not appear on CD except for in the Japan and Europe markets.
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - I Can't Stand The Rain (Extended Remix) (5:42) 02.Tina Turner - Let's Pretend We're Married (Live Version) (4:16) "I Can't Stand the Rain" is a song originally recorded by Ann Peebles in 1973, and written by Peebles, Don Bryant, and Bernard "Bernie" Miller. In 1984 Tina Turner recorded "I Can't Stand the Rain" for her fifth solo album, Private Dancer, and released it as a single in early 1985 in Europe. Turner's version would find minor success in the UK reaching #57, but would be a success in Germany #9, Austria #6, Switzerland #15 and Ireland #20.
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Tracklist: 01.Jane Wiedlin - Blue Kiss (Special Dance Version) (6:29) 02.Jane Wiedlin - Blue Kiss ("V" Mix) (6:15) 03.Jane Wiedlin - Blue Kiss (Instrumental Version) (4:18) "Blue Kiss" is a song written and performed by American musician Jane Wiedlin and American singer/songwriter Randell Kirsch. The single was lead single from her self-titled debut album Jane Wiedlin and Wiedlin's first after having left the all-female rock band The Go-Go's. It reached #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #30 on Hot Dance Club Play. The song also reached #62 in Canada (RPM Magazine). "Blue Kiss" can be heard during the frat house party scene in the film Night of the Creeps (1986), and was used during the date montage scene in the Sci-Fi indie film The iDol (2007).
Tracklist: 01.Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine (Extended Mix) (5:37) 02.Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine (3:57) "Walking on Sunshine" is a song written by Kimberley Rew for Katrina and the Waves 1983 eponymous debut full-length album. The re-recorded version was at first released on the band's 1985 self-titled album as the album's second single and reached No. 4 in Australia, No. 9 in the United States, and No. 8 in the United Kingdom. It was the Waves' first US top 40 hit, and their biggest success in the United Kingdom until "Love Shine a Light" (1997). Originally conceived of as a ballad, Katrina decided to belt the song out as a more upbeat song.
Tracklist: 01.David Naughton - Makin' It (Special Disco Version) (7:29) "Makin' It" is a 1979 pop song performed by David Naughton, his first and, to date, only musical release. It was the theme song for the television show of the same name, in which Naughton starred. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, the team also responsible for Gloria Gaynor's #1 hit "I Will Survive" and Peaches and Herb's #5 hit "Shake Your Groove Thing" and #1 hit "Reunited". It appeared in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 16 weeks, and in the top 10 for five weeks. It debuted at #89 on March 31, peaking at #5 for two weeks, July 21 and July 28. On Billboard’s Disco Action Top 40 Chart, the song peaked at number 11 in its March 10, 1979 issue during its 17-week run. The song also appeared on the soundtrack of the 1979 film Meatballs. It was also featured in the 1999 film Detroit Rock City as well as episodes of the television series Cold Case and Fame. It appears in a 2017 TV commercial for Subway, promoting an Autumn Carved Turkey sandwich. Early pressings of this record stated that it was from the TV series of the same name. Later pressings stated it was from the film Meatballs starring Bill Murray.
Tracklist: 01.Adam And The Ants - Stand And Deliver (Single Version) (3:08) 02.Adam And The Ants - Beat My Guest (3:11) "Stand and Deliver" is a song by English new wave band Adam and the Ants, released as the lead single from their third studio album, Prince Charming (1981). It was the band's first No. 1 hit in the UK. The phrase "stand and deliver - your money or your life", used in the lyrics, is commonly associated with highwaymen in 18th century England. Adam and the Ants' previous single, "Antmusic", debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 6 December 1980. It spent nine weeks in the top 10, peaking at No. 2, but was denied the No. 1 position by the re-release of John Lennon's "Imagine" after his murder in New York City on 8 December 1980. "Stand and Deliver" became the band's first No. 1 when it debuted at the top spot on 9 May 1981, and remained there for five weeks. It has sold 1.03 million copies in the UK. On the US Dance chart, "Stand and Deliver" peaked at #38. Copies of the single "Stand and Deliver" b/w "Beat My Guest" were included as a free bonus item with some vinyl copies of the US version of the album Kings of the Wild Frontier on Epic Records. Epic's cassette edition appended the two tracks to each end of either side of the tape. A slightly different version of "Stand and Deliver" was then featured on their follow-up LP, Prince Charming, released in November 1981. "Beat Ny Guest" It was fairly common for Ant to record new versions his pre-1980 compositions for the B-side of his singles. For this single, an old Ant song dating back at least to May 1977 was used. "Beat My Guest" was the first song Adam and the Ants played at their official debut gig at the Institute of Contemporary Arts restaurant on 10 May 1977. A full band recording was made in the same 14 July 1977 Chappell Studios recording session that had produced the version of Plastic Surgery featured in Derek Jarman's film Jubilee. The version on the B-Side of this single was recorded in August 1980 during sessions for the Kings of the Wild Frontier album and featured the band's previous bass player Kevin Mooney.
Tracklist: 01.Blancmange - Waves (4:06) 02.Blancmange - Business Steps (4:26) 03.Blancmange - Game Above My Head (Extended Mix) (7:17) "Waves" is a song by English synthpop duo Blancmange, released in 1983 as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album Happy Families. It was written by Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe, and produced by Mike Howlett. "Waves" reached No. 19 in the UK and remained on the charts for nine weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Wilson - Bop Girl (4:33) 02.Pat Wilson - Tacky (3:16) "Bop Girl" is the debut single by Australian pop singer Pat Wilson. The song was written by her husband, Ross Wilson of the bands Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock. "Bop Girl" was released in September 1983. It peaked at number 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report. At the 1983 Countdown Music Awards, the song won the award for 'Best Debut Single'. The music video was the screen debut of 15-year-old Nicole Kidman playing the role of a young "bop girl". Chosen by director Gillian Armstrong, songwriter Ross recalled that Kidman was to represent "an up and coming starlet with a bright future". Kidman herself insisted that the video be used for both a BBC documentary about her career, and also in an American Cinematheque tribute, with the result that the video returned to Australian music video playlists in 2004. The music video was shot in South Coogee.
Tracklist: 01.Intaferon - Baby Pain (3:35) 02.Intaferon - Baby Pain (Again) (5:59) 03.Intaferon - Hold The Bunker (Feel Real Big) (6:15) "Baby Pain" was the third single released by short-lived English new wave duo Intaferon, consisting of Simon Fellowes and Simon Gillham. The duo were signed to Chrysalis Records and only relesed three singles before splitting. Simon Fellowes, after releasing two further albums as Simon F and another using the moniker F Machine, is now an author. He has three published novels - Don't Breathe the Air, and My Name is Ferdinand (Strata Books) and 10 Dead Mexicans. Simon Gillham gained a BA and an MA in Philosophy and undertook a PhD on Nietzsche, then embarked on a career as a Philosophy lecturer. In 2015, he formed the band 'Used To', releasing several singles. The sleeve features an iconic phoyo of American actress and fashion model Edie Sedgwick. She is best known for being one of Andy Warhol's superstars.
Tracklist: 01.Naked Eyes - (What) In The Name Of Love (Extended Version) (6:01) 02.Naked Eyes - (What) In The Name Of Love (Instrumental Version) (5:58) 03.Naked Eyes - (What) In The Name Of Love (Single Version) (3:54) "(What) In The Name Of Love" was the first single taken from the second album "Fuel For The Fire" by British new wave band Naked Eyes. Produced by Arthur Baker, "(What) In The Name Of Love" reached #39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and, #35 on the Dance chart. In the bands native UK the song did not have any impact which prompted their record label not release any further singles from the album. Shortly after Naked Eyes disbanded. The "Instrumental Version" is exclusive to the US 12".
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Revolution (Extended Mix) (6:01) 02.Thompson Twins - The Fourth Sunday (4:19) "Revolution" is a 1968 song originally recorded by the Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. English pop band Thompson Twins covered "Revolution" on their 1985 album Here's to Future Days, from which it was released as the fourth and final single and includes the non-album track, "The Fourth Sunday" as its B-side. The song peaked at No. 56 on the UK Singles Chart, spending five weeks on the chart. The band made a promotional video for the single version of the song. This is one of three tracks on the album that feature guitarist Steve Stevens, best known for his work with Billy Idol. Thompson Twins also performed the song with Stevens, Madonna and Nile Rodgers at Live Aid in July 1985.
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Tracklist: 01.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (12" Mix) (6:14) 02.Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (Standard Mix) (3:52) 03.Band Aid - Feed The World (4:17) Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for relief of the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and released by Band Aid on 29 November 1984. In October 1984, a BBC report by Michael Buerk was aired in the UK, which highlighted the famine that had hit the people of Ethiopia. Irish singer Bob Geldof saw the report and wanted to raise money. He called Midge Ure from Ultravox and together they quickly co-wrote the song, "Do They Know It's Christmas?". Geldof kept a November appointment with BBC Radio 1 DJ Richard Skinner to appear on his show, but instead of discussing his new album (the original reason for his booking), he used his airtime to publicise the idea for the charity single, so by the time the musicians were recruited there was intense media interest in the subject. Geldof put together a group called Band Aid, consisting of leading British and Irish musicians who were among the most popular of the era. On 25 November 1984, the song was recorded at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, and was released four days later. The 1984 original became the biggest selling single in UK Singles Chart history, selling a million copies in the first week alone. It stayed at Number 1 for five weeks, becoming Christmas number one, and has sold 3.69 million copies domestically. It remained the highest selling single in UK chart history until 1997, when Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" was released in tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, which sold almost 5 million copies in Britain. Worldwide, the single had sold 11.8 million copies by 1989. Following the release of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984 and record sales in aid of famine relief, Geldof then set his sights on staging a huge concert, 1985's Live Aid, to raise further funds. The song was re-recorded in 1989 by Band Aid II and in 2004 by Band Aid 20, again raising funds for famine relief. The 2004 version of the song sold 1.16 million copies.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Joel - Tell Her About It (Special remixed Version) (5:35) 02.Billy Joel - Easy Money (4:01) 03.Billy Joel - You Got Me Hummin' (Live) (3:34) "Tell Her About It" is a 1983 hit song written and performed by Billy Joel, from the album An Innocent Man. An apparent homage to the Motown Sound, the song was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for one week on September 24, 1983, replacing the Phil Ramone-produced song, "Maniac" by Michael Sembello. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA for US sales of over 500,000 copies. In interviews, Joel has indicated that the song, heard out of context of the An Innocent Man album, sounds more like a Tony Orlando and Dawn record than the Motown sound he intended.
Tracklist: 01.Pete Shelley - Telephone Operator (3:16) 02.Pete Shelley - Many A Time (Extended Version) (6:43) 03.Pete Shelley - Many A Time (Dub) (7:58) "Telephone Operator" was the first single taken from the second album titled XL1 by singer, songwriter and guitarist Pete Shelley. The song became Shelley's biggest U.K. single peaking at #66 on March 5, 1983. In the United States "Telephone Operator" reached #22 on the Billboard Dance Chart on May 7, 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Last Christmas (4:32) "Last Christmas" is a song by English pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in December 1984, on a double A-side with "Everything She Wants". It was written and produced by George Michael. The song reached number one in Slovenia and Sweden and number two in seven countries including Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Norway and United Kingdom. Wham! donated all of their royalties to the Ethiopian famine. This U.K. 7" pressing contains The full original mix and vocal of "Last Christmas" which has never been released in its entirety. Everything She Wants (Album Version) is the B side according to the record label. However, Last Christmas has been accidentally pressed on both sides. Track time is listed as 4:24 on the record label actual duration is 4:32.
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Tracklist: 01.Fashion - Eye Talk (Mutant Version) (9:14) 02.Fashion - Slow Down (4:48) 03.Fashion - Eye Talk (Talk) (2:43) Fashion were another Totally Obscure 80s band who reigned from Birmingham, England. In 1983 they released "Eye Talk" as the first single from their third studio album "Twilight Of Idols" produced by Zeus B. Held and their only to feature singer/songwriter Alan Darby. "Eye Talk" reached number 69 on the U.K. singles chart in February 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - Love Blonde (12" Version) (4:59) 02.Kim Wilde - Love Blonde (7" Version) (3:36) 03.Kim Wilde - Can You Hear It (4:15) "Love Blonde" is the first single from the Kim Wilde album Catch as Catch Can, released in 1983. The song sold moderately, restoring some of the ground lost from her previous release "Child Come Away" and is reputedly about Wilde herself. It features Gary Barnacle on saxophone. It marked the first occasion where Wilde released a 12" extended version of one of her singles, and the first time she released a 12" single in her home country (she had previously released 12" singles in Europe, but merely featuring the normal version of the single). The UK edition of the 12" single included a free poster. The version on the 7" single was slightly shorter than that on the original LP. "Love Blonde" peaked at #23 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - Desire (Extended Version) (7:23) 02.Endgames - Look Now (3:52) "Desire" was the fourth single taken from the LP Building Beauty by Scottish new wave band Endgames. Hot off of supporting Howard Jones during his first sold out tour of the UK March-April 1984 "Desire" failed to catch on. so it sold poorly. Virgin then ended the band's contract and not long afterwards Endgames disbanded.
Tracklist: 01.Matthew Wilder - Bouncin' Off The Walls (Intense Mix) (5:58) 02.Matthew Wilder - Bouncin' Off The Walls (Intense Dub) (4:32) "Bouncin' Off the Walls" was the title track from the second studio album by American singer, songwriter, and record producer Matthew Wilder. "Bouncin' Off the Walls" failed to gain much momentum — even with an innovative music video, the song only managed to peak at #52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was subsequently deemed a commercial failure. No further singles were released from the album. "Bouncin' Off the Walls" became the last single and album released by Matthew Wilder he continued his career in the music industry as a songwriter and as a record producer.
Tracklist: 01.Paparazzi - Don't Stay All Night (Extended Version) (7:17) 02.Paparazzi - Don't Stay All Night (Instrumental Version) (5:32) 03.Paparazzi - In A Manner Of Speaking (4:10) Welcome to Totally Obscure 80s, a new BTG series. This series is a run of artists who were lost in the abyss of 1980s music culture. This series may include artists who you have never heard of, or obscure singles from well known favorites. Either way, these records are ones that are favorites of mine. I think they deserve to be given a second chance. Who knows? You may discover a new favorite. So let's open our minds and ears to some great lost 80s gems! The Birmingham, England band "Paparazzi" are one of those bands that do not have much information about them on the internet. The four piece band definately took their inspiration from the New Romantic movement of the early 80s. They sound like clones of Japan, Ultravox, or Duran Duran. They only released two singles, and according to the record sleeve of this 12", a forthcoming album was on the way titled, "Cold in a Warm Climate". I don't think MCA Records ever released it and the band became one who disappeared into the Totally Obscure 80s. "Don't Stay All Night" was produced by Thereza Bazar a British-Canadian singer, best known as one half of the pop duo, Dollar.
Tracklist: 01.Secession - Touch (Part 3) (6:38) 02.Secession - Touch (Part 4) (7:20) "Touch" was the third sibgle released by Scottish synth-pop band Secession. Produced by John Rocca singer, producer and driving force behind groups Freeez and Pink Rhythm. "Touch" became the band's most commercially successful song.
Tracklist: 01.White China - Real World (Extended Version) (5:11) 02.White China - Breaking Through The Clouds (4:02) Totally Obscure 80s "Real World" is a 1984 single by Scottish New wave band White China. Formed in Dunfermline in 1980, the band were signed up by major label Island Records, home to artists such as U2, Roxy Music and Bob Marley. White China released two well received singles and quickly built up a reputation as a top live act opening for Big Country. Unfortunately, after issues with the record company, the much anticipated debut album was never released and the band went their seperate ways. "Real World" was produced by Steve Brown who also worked with artists including ABC, Wham!, Alison Moyet, Haysi Fantayzee, Freddie Mercury (Queen), The Alarm, The Cult, Then Jericho, The Pogues and many more. The b-side is an instrumental track produced by Martin Rushent best known for producing The Human League, The Associates, Pete Shelley among others.
Tracklist: 01.Robin Gibb - Like A Fool (Extended Version) (5:28) 02.Robin Gibb - Like A Fool (Single Version) (4:00) 03.Robin Gibb - Posession (3:09) "Like A Fool" was the first single taken from the fourth solo album "Walls Have Eyes" by British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb. released in 1985, "Like A Fool" failed to chart in the U.S. or U.K. Gibb's next solo album would not come for eighteen years with the 2003 release "Magnet".
Tracklist: 01.Saga - Take A Chance (Remix) (5:26) 02.Saga - Take A Chance (Album Version) (3:51) 03.Saga - Take A Chance (Dub Mix) (6:19) "Take A Chance" is a 1985 single by progressive rock band Saga, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada in 1977. The single was taken from the band's sixth studio LP "Behaviour" featuring a more pop-oriented sound than their previous progressive rock works. While the album was a commercial sucess reaching the top ten in several countries "Take A Chance" failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Twilight - Just Me Alone (Extended Version) (5:20) 02.Twilight - Talk To You (Long Distance Bad Connection) (5:53) Totally Obscure 80s Twilight were a synth duo comprised of Erasure's tour mangaer Andrew Mansi and soon-to-be Nitzer Ebb tour manager Steev Toth. Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Erasure) took the production reigns of what turned out to be the duo's only single "Just Me Alone" released on Polydor Records in 1985. With it's catchy synths and driving dance beat "Just Me Alone" could have very easily ended up as an erasure track. The b-side "Talk To You" which is just as good as the A-side was produced by multi-instrumentalist Ian Ritchie. The duo never released a full album and disappeared into the Totally Obscure 80s.
Tracklist: 01.Wang Chung - Fire In The Twilight (Specially Remixed Version) (3:43) 02.Wang Chung - The Reggae (Instrumental) (3:08) 03.Wang Chung - Dreaming In The Hills Of Heaven (3:20) "Fire In the twilight" is a single by English new wave band Wang Chung recorded for the 1985 John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Produced by Academy Award winner and longtime Billy Idol producer Keith Forsey. Poised to be a huge hit "Fire In The Twilight" stalled at #110 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. In the United Kingdom the song failed to have any chart success.
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Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby (16:50) 02.Donna Summer - Try Me, I Know We Can Make It (17:55) "Love to Love You Baby" is a song by American singer Donna Summer from her second studio album Love to Love You Baby (1975). Produced by Pete Bellotte, and written by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, Summer, and Bellotte, the song was first released as a single in the Netherlands on June 1975 as "Love to Love You" and then released worldwide on November 1975 as "Love to Love You Baby". It became one of the first disco hits to be released in an extended form. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named it one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll, Summer's only selection on this list. Originally released in November 1975, the song became an international disco smash. In the U.S., it became Summer's first US Top 40 hit, spending two weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in February 7 & 14 1976 being held off the number one spot by Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and logged four weeks atop the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, as well number three on the Billboard Hot Black singles chart. In the UK, upon release in January 1976, the song reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart in spite of the BBC's initial refusal to promote it. They also refused to play it. As a result of the success of the song, Summer would be named "the first lady of love," which labeled her with a sexually oriented, fantasy image from which she would struggle to free herself. This U.S. 12" was released in a uni-pack styled gate-fold picture cover. The 12" was designed specifically for Valentine's Day 1977.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love (3:29) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Borrowed Time (3:36) "A Little More Love" is the lead single by Australian singer Olivia Newton-John from her 1978 album Totally Hot. It was a worldwide Top 10 hit single, peaking at #4 in the UK and #3 in the US. In Canada, it spent three weeks at #2 during February and March 1979, and was the seventh biggest Canadian hit of that year. In the US, Billboard magazine ranked "A Little More Love" as the 17th most popular song of 1979, and Cash Box ranked it as 23rd for the year, where it had peaked at #4. The single demonstrated a more aggressive and uptempo sound for Newton-John moving her away from her country singles and further into the pop stratosphere. The b-side "Borrowed Time" was one of two tracks from the "Totally Hot" LP written by Newton-John.
Tracklist: 01.ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me (4:23) 02.ABBA - On And On And On (3:41) In the spirit of Valentine's Day I thought it would be romantic to have a week of LOVE featuring Disco tracks with LOVE in the title. Oh baby! It's going to be far out! "Lay All Your Love on Me" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA in 1980 for their seventh studio album, Super Trouper. The original was released only as a 12-inch single in 1981 in limited territories, rather than as a standard 7-inch record. At the time, it was the highest selling 12-inch record in UK chart history, where it peaked at No. 7. Slant Magazine placed it at No. 60 on their list of the greatest dance songs of all time. "Lay All Your Love On Me" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Danchart on May 2, 1981 after spending 28 weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.The Mood - Don't Stop (5:06) 02.The Mood - Watching Time (3:26) "Don't Stop" is a song by British mew wave band from 1981 to 1984, based in York. It consisted of members John Moore, Mark James and Eric James (the latter no relation, as their real names were Mark James Fordyce and Eric James Logan). "Don't Stop", released in January 1982 became a Top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100; and No. 1 on the newly introduced UK dance chart. To help promote the somg the band appeared on the popular UK children's programme, Razzmatazz performing "Don't Stop". The Mood only released one mini LP in the US titled "Passion In Dark Rooms". *Although Wikipedia and the band's website claim "Don't Stop" reached the US top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, I could not find the exact chart number anywhere on the internet or in any of the Joel Whitburn Billboard chart books that I own.
Tracklist: 01.Other People - Have A Nice Day (6:36) 02.Other People - Another Day, Another Dollar (5:35) Other People were a Totally Obsdure 80s project formed by Soft Cell's other half Dave Ball his then-wife Gini Ball, and guitarist Andy Astle, formed after the split of soft Cell in 1984. The short lived group also included Nick Sanderson (of Clock DVA/The Gun Club/The Jesus And Mary Chain, later to collaborate with Dave in English Boy On The Loveranch). The group echoes many sentiments of Soft Cell but with female vocals. The group never took after recording only one single.
Tracklist: 01.Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth - The Warrior (Edit Version) (3:36) 02.Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth - The Warrior (Album Version) (3:59) "The Warrior" is a song by American rock band Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth, from the album Warrior. The song was written by Holly Knight ("Love Is a Battlefield") and Nick Gilder ("Hot Child in the City"). The song went to number one in Canada and number seven in the United States, as well as number one on the Mainstream Rock chart in the US, in addition to winning a BMI Airplay Award in 1984. The music video of the song depicts the apocalypse in a warehouse. The song is used in the opening credits to the first episode of each of the first two seasons of the Netflix show GLOW.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Freedom (Single Remix) (5:19) 02.Wham! - Freedom (Album Version) (5:02) "Freedom" is a hit song by British pop duo Wham!. It became the group's second number one hit on the UK Singles Chart and reached number three in the United States. It was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. Wham! had already enjoyed a successful 1984 by the time "Freedom" was released in August of the year. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" had given them their first UK number one and had then reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. George had then gone to number one with a solo single, "Careless Whisper". Then after, Wham! had their second American number one song with "Everything She Wants".
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Possession Obsession (Special Mix) (6:30) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Possession Obsession (Dub Mix) (4:00) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Dance On Your Knees (Extended Version) (6:40) 04.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everytime You Go Away (Remixed Version) (5:08) "Possession Obssession" was the fourth single taken from the twelth studio album "Big Bam Boom" by Daryl Hall & John Oates. The song was a departure from their typical sound with lead vocals by John Oates instead of Daryl Hall. The music video was directed by Bob Giraldi, who also did Michael Jackson's "Beat It" and Pat Benatar's "Love Is A Battlefield." It stars John Oates as a cab driver in New York City. At one point, we see two men holding hands in the back of the cab, which is something rarely seen on TV at the time. "Possession Obssession" peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 6, 1985 after spending twelve weeks on the survey. The song also reached #42 on the Canadian singles chart. Track A2 is a "Dub Mix" but is not listed in the sleeve or record labels.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - Temporary Heroes (Special Re-mix For Radio) (4:23) 02.Pat Benatar - Temporary Heroes (Single Version) (4:02) "Temporary Heroes" is the fifth and final single taken from American rock singer Pat Benatar's fifth studio album, and sixth album overall, "Tropico" released in late 1984 by Chrysalis Records. The album and it's singles were the first attempt to move away from Benatar's famed "hard rock" sound and start experimenting with new "gentler" styles and sounds. "Temporary Heroes" was only released in Canada, Japan and the United States failing to chart. In the United States a special 12" promo was released for radio containing exclusive remixes.
Tracklist: 01.Steve Hall - Heartbeat (That's Emotion) (Extended Mix) (8:13) 02.Steve Hall - Operator (3:37) "Heartbeat (That's Emotion)" is a 1985 single by bass guitarist and keyboardist Steve Hall (Peter Ries). At the beginning of the eighties he appeared with the German pop star Sandra in most of her TV appearances and concerts. Sandra had originally recorded the song for her debut solo album "The Long Play". "Heartbeat (That's Emotion)" was the only single Steve Hall ever released inder this name.
Tracklist: 01.The Monroes - Let's Go (12" Version) (5:01) 02.The Monroes - Beating Of A Lover's Heart (4:21) 03.The Monroes - Let's Go (3:23) "Curiosity" was the first single released by the Jets from their critically and commercially successful debut album The Jets. This was a successful single on the R&B chart in the U.S., peaking at number eight. In the Uk the single reached number fourty one.
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В апреле раздачи винилов обновлять не буду, так как Paul приболел немного и поэтому не так много рипов успел сделать..
Надеюсь он скоро поправится..
Следующее обновление в начале мая надеюсь.
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Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Empire State Human (3:11) 02.The Human League - Introducing (3:14) "Empire State Human" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League. The song was written by Philip Oakey, Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh. It was co-produced by The Human League and Colin Thurston, and recorded at Monumental Studios in Sheffield. The song was the third single to be released by the original line-up of the Human League, and the first and only single from the band's 1979 debut album Reproduction. Upon its first release in October 1979, the single failed to chart. However, it was re-released in June 1980 and fared slightly better, reaching number 62 in the UK Singles Chart. For the re-release, Virgin Records included a free copy of the single "Only After Dark" with the first 15,000 copies as a sweetener. Lyrically, "Empire State Human" is a song about becoming powerful using the analogy of size, with Oakey declaring that he wants to be "tall" a total of 60 times in 3 minutes. Uncut magazine drew a comparison with Oakey's own personal ambition: “ "I wanna be tall, tall, tall, as big as a wall, wall, wall". Oakey's Nietzschian pop fantasy reflected his own burgeoning full-on pop ambitions... ” The B-side, "Introducing", is an instrumental produced by The Human League. Oakey sang on the original recording but the vocals were not used on the released version. The open shirted man on the cover artwork is band member Ian Craig Marsh's father.
Tracklist: 01.Janet Jackson - Young Love (Edited Version) (3:40) 02.Janet Jackson - Young Love (Album Version) (4:59) "Young Love" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson's debut single on July 7, 1982 by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment, and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons, she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album. The single sold 200,000 copies in the United States. "Young Love" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who highlighted it as a standout song from Janet Jackson and praised its catchiness. It peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was a success on the R&B chart, additionally peaking at number 16 in New Zealand. In order to promote her album, she performed the song on Soul Train and American Bandstand. In recent years, she has included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival. The "Edited Version" has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Carol Douglas - I Got Your Body (4:49) 02.Carol Douglas - Got Ya Where I Want Ya (3:59) "I Got Your Body"/"Got Ya Where I Want Ya" is a 1983 single by American singer Carol Douglas whose hit "Doctor's Orders" (1974) was a pioneering track in the disco genre. "I Got Your Body"/"Got Ya Where I Want Ya" was a single taken from Carol Douglas sixth album "I Got Your Body". In the US the album was renamed "Love Zone" which became her last studio album to date.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Sunglasses At Night (Extended Version) (5:17) 02.Corey Hart - Sunglasses At Night (Edited Version) (3:54) "Sunglasses at Night" is a song by Canadian singer Corey Hart. It was released on January 21, 1984 as the first single from his debut album, 1983's First Offense, and became a hit single in the United States, rising to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1984. The song combines an unflagging synthesizer hook, characteristic arpeggio, rock guitar and cryptic lyrics. AllMusic has since described it as "an instant classic with its distinctive melody and catchy chorus". According to co-producer Phil Chapman, the recording sessions for the album took place in a studio whose air conditioning/heating vents were directly above the mixing console. Air from the vents blew directly into the faces of the control room personnel, so they often wore sunglasses to protect their eyes. Hart, working on a new song, began to improvise lyrics that included the line "I wear my sunglasses at night." The music video, directed by Rob Quartly, shot at the Don Jail in Toronto, reflects the vision of a "fashion" police state, with scenes of Hart in a prison cell, without sunglasses, being strong-armed by police officers and paraded past various citizens wearing their regulation shades. Near the end of the video, Hart is taken to the office of a female police officer (who releases Hart in the song's end), played by Laurie Brown, who later became the host of The NewMusic as well as a VJ on MuchMusic. This video uses the shorter single version instead of the longer album version. On early Canadian pressings of the vinyl LP "First Offense" the shorter 3:54 version was used for the album version. Later pressings throughout the world used the 5:16 version as the LP version. Pretty sure I posted this maybe back in 2010 but removed it from the site. In any case this is a new transfer.
Tracklist: 01.Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (Special Club Remix) (6:07) 02.Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (Single Version) (2:53) 03.Fun Boy Three - Our Lips Are Sealed (URDU Version) (3:51) "Our Lips Are Sealed" is a song co-written by Jane Wiedlin, guitarist for The Go-Go's, and Terry Hall, singer for The Specials and Fun Boy Three. It was first recorded by The Go-Go's as the opening track on their album Beauty and the Beat (1981) and was their debut American single in June 1981. The following year, co-writer Terry Hall re-recorded the song with his own band, Fun Boy Three. It was included on their second album Waiting and reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and was the last single to chart in the UK, before their split later in 1983. Backing vocals were provided by Mo-dettes drummer June Miles-Kingston, who also played drums on the single and the Waiting LP.
Tracklist: 01.Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero (Special Extended Remix) (6:20) 02.Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero (Instrumental) (5:16) 03.Bonnie Tyler - Faster Than The Speed Of Night (4:40) "Holding Out for a Hero" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler for the soundtrack to the 1984 film Footloose, and later included on her 1986 album Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire. It was written by Jim Steinman and Dean Pitchford. Initially, the song only just reached the Top 100 in the UK Singles Chart, but made it to number 2 the following year, and re-entered the charts again at number 69 in 1991. The song reached No. 1 on the Irish Singles Chart on 28 September 1985. It reached the top 40 in the United States and Canada.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - The War Song (Ultimate Dance Mix) (6:50) 02.Culture Club - The War Song (Shriek Mix) (6:17) 03.Culture Club - La Cancion De Guerra (4:04) "The War Song" is a 1984 song by the British band Culture Club which features background vocals by Clare Torry. It was the lead single from the band's third album Waking Up with the House on Fire. The song became the group's seventh top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number two. In the U.S. the single peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit the top ten in many countries including Canada (#7), Ireland (#1), Italy (#3) and Australia (#2). While very popular at the time, it was not appreciated by some music critics for some weakness in the lyrics and less original arrangements. The song was assisted by a popular music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, which features hundreds of children dressed as skeletons. Lead singer Boy George is shown with his new flame-red hair, and also employs four wigs in black, white, yellow and blue. In many countries, the single was released with a B-Side consisting of a native-language version (Spanish, French, Japanese or German) of the song. It was available in two different extended versions, a first in Culture Club discography. Its 7" picture disc was shelved, and the only remaining copies are very rare. It was Culture Club's last UK top 5 hit before 1998's "I Just Wanna Be Loved". The record labels list the album title as "Waking Up In A Burning House".
Tracklist: 01.Shalamar - Dancing In The Sheets (Extended Dance Remix) (6:18) 02.Shalamar - Dancibg In The Sheets (Instrumental) (5:02) "Dancing in the Sheets" is a song written by Bill Wolfer and Dean Pitchford and recorded by American R&B group Shalamar. It was featured on the chart-topping soundtrack album of the 1984 motion picture Footloose and was also the first single from their album Heartbreak, featuring the new line-up of Howard Hewett, Delisa Davis and Micki Free. The synth melody on the song is similar in structure to Prince's "1999". A music video was made featuring the new line-up and did not feature any footage from the film. "Dancing in the Sheets" was a top 20 hit on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 17 on the Hot 100 and reaching No. 18 on the Hot Black singles chart. The song was also a top ten dance track reahing No. 9 on the Billboard dance chart. On the UK Singles Chart, the song climbed to No. 41.
Tracklist: 01.a-ha - Take On Me (Long Version) (4:46) 02.a-ha - Take On Me (Single Version) (3:47) "Take On Me" is a song by Norwegian synthpop band A-ha, first released in 1984. The self-composed original version was produced by Tony Mansfield, and remixed by John Ratcliff. The second version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group's debut studio album Hunting High and Low (1985). The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, keyboards and drums. The original "Take On Me" was recorded in 1984 and it took two versions and three releases to finally chart in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985. In the United States in October 1985, the song became the only A-ha song to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100, due in no small part to the wide exposure on MTV of its innovative music video, directed by Steve Barron. The video features the band in a live-action pencil-sketch sequence. The video won six awards and was nominated for two others at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. The band moved into an apartment in London and began calling on record companies and publishing houses. After a few meetings with various A&R personnel, the band signed with a publishing house called Lionheart. A-ha then returned to Norway to earn some money. When they returned to London, they left Lionheart out of frustration. They decided to record new demos, and chose the studio of musician and producer John Ratcliff, intending to re-record five songs. The band signed with Ratcliff, who in return introduced them to his manager, Terry Slater. With this encouragement, the band managed to complete some songs, including "Take On Me". After a few meetings, Slater signed them with Warner Bros. Records. The band met with producer Tony Mansfield, an expert in the use of the Fairlight CMI, who mixed the demos with electronic instrumentation. The sound was not what A-ha had hoped to achieve, and the album was remixed again. The band rushed to release "Take On Me" as a single in the United Kingdom but the single only charted at 137, the lowest-charted of all A-ha songs. After this, Warner Brothers' main office in the United States decided to invest in the band, and gave them the opportunity to re-record the song. Terry Slater convinced Alan Tarney to produce the new version. The song was soon completed and re-released in the United Kingdom, but the record label's office in London gave them little support, and the single flopped for the second time. In the United States, Warner Bros. put the group on high priority, and made the move to invest significant money in a revolutionary video for "Take On Me" using the audio version produced by Tarney. The single was released in the United States a month after the music video, and immediately appeared in the Billboard Hot 100. Magne played the main melody on a Roland Juno-60 "MIDI'd up" to a Yamaha DX7. The drum machine used on the second and third releases (rotoscoped video version) was a LinnDrum – Paul overdubbed real cymbals and hi-hat using this drum machine. Morten sang "Take On Me" using a Neumann U47 microphone as well as a Neve microphone pre-amp and Neve equaliser. AllMusic journalist Tim DiGravina described "Take On Me" as "a new wave classic laced with rushing keyboards, made emotionally resonant thanks to Morten Harket's touching vocal delicacy." In the United States "Take On Me" was not released as a domestic 12" single only as a promotional 12" with a unique one sided picture sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Alphaville - Jet Set (Jellybean Mix) (6:28) 02.Alphaville - Jet Set (Jellybean Dub Mix) (5:08) 03.Alphaville - Golden Feeling (3:53) "Jet Set" is the fourth and last single from Alphaville's first album, Forever Young, and was released in March 1985. Re-recorded and released after founding band member Frank Mertens left the band, the 7" version drops the word 'The' from the song's title and is mildly different from the original album version. Marian Gold said of the song, "We didn't intend to write a proper song; it was supposed to be some kind of jingle that advertises things money can't buy: anarchy, freedom, love, fun and a piece of the end of the world." The Deluxe Edition re-issue of the LP "Forever Young" is now available.
Tracklist: 01.Janet Jackson - Start Anew (Single Version) (4:18) 02.Janet Jackson - Start Anew (Extended Version) (6:12) "Start Anew" was a 1985 single by American musician Janet Jackson. The song was written for Jackson's second LP "Dream Street"by Ralph McCarthy, Yuji Toriyama, but was not included on the album. It was released as an off-album single in Japan on October 11, 1985. The single version later appeared on the original Japanese CD pressings of "Control" these pressings are very sought after. The "Extended Version" has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels (Re-Mix) (4:16) 02.Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels (Edited Version/The Medley) (7:40) "Head over Heels" is a song by British new wave band Tears for Fears. It was the band's tenth single release in the United Kingdom (the fourth taken from their second LP, Songs from the Big Chair) and eighth UK Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 12 in July 1985. In the United States, it was the third single from the album and continued the band's run of hits there, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A limited edition four-leaf-clover-shaped picture disc was issued for the single's release in the UK. The song was also an international success, reaching the Top 40 in several countries. On this special canadian only 12" promo the mix titles are not shown on the labels. The sleeve states " Head Over Heels (The Re-Mixed + Edited Version / The Medley)".
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Tracklist: 01.Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Extended Dance Remix) (6:00) 02.Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Instrumental) (4:11) 03.Deniece Williams - Let’s Hear It For The Boy (Dance Remix Edit) (3:35) "Let's Hear It for the Boy" was the second number-one song for Deniece Williams and appeared on the soundtrack to the feature film Footloose. It climbed to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on May 26, 1984, as well as number one on the dance and R&B charts, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was certified platinum in the US, gold in Canada and silver in the UK by the RIAA, Music Canada and the British Phonographic Industry respectively. The music video was released in mid-April 1984. The song features background vocals from George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, who would go on to form the duo Boy Meets Girl. *As a Bonus Track I have included the "Dance Remix Edit" taken from the U.S. 12" Promo. This edit is a vinyl only exclusive mix.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Like A Virgin (Extended Dance Remix) (6:06) 02.Madonna - Stay (4:06) "Like a Virgin" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on October 31, 1984, by Sire Records as the album's lead single. The song was written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, and produced by Nile Rodgers; Steinberg said that the song was inspired by his personal experiences of romance. "Like a Virgin" was chosen for Madonna by Michael Ostin of Warner Bros. Records after listening to a demo sung by Kelly. Rodgers initially felt that the song did not have a sufficient hook, but subsequently changed his opinion after the song was stuck in his head. Musically, "Like a Virgin" is a dance-oriented song, composed of two hooks. Madonna's voice is heard in a high register while a continuous arrangement of synths are heard along the bassline. The lyrics of the song are ambiguous and consist of hidden innuendo, interpreted in different ways. "Like a Virgin" received positive reviews from music critics, who frequently called it as one of the defining songs for Madonna. It became her first number-one single on the record charts in Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States, while reaching the top ten elsewhere. The song's music video portrayed Madonna sailing down the canals of Venice in a gondola, as well as roaming around a palace wearing a white wedding dress. With the video, scholars noted Madonna's portrayal of a sexually independent woman, similarity of a man wearing lion's mask to that of Saint Mark, and the link between the eroticism in the video and the vitality of Venice. Madonna has performed the song in seven of her concert tours. Most of the time, her performances of "Like a Virgin" were associated with strong reaction and uproar from the media. "Like a Virgin" has been covered by a number of artists and has appeared in or been referenced in feature films such as Reservoir Dogs, Moulin Rouge! and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Family groups sought to ban it as they believed the song promoted sex without marriage. On the other hand, Madonna's public persona of an indomitable, sexually unashamed, supremely confident woman was widely accepted by the younger generation who emulated her style and fashion. Scholars have credited "Like a Virgin" as the song which cemented her position as a pop culture icon.
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Strut (Dance Mix) (5:52) 02.Sheena Easton - Strut (Dub Mix) (4:20) "Strut" is a song written by Charlie Dore and Julian Littman which was a Top Ten hit single for Sheena Easton in 1984. Easton had been sent the demo for the song by Christopher Neil who had been Easton's first producer. Released in August 1984 as the advance single for the album A Private Heaven, "Strut" reached the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100 that November to peak at #7. Like its parent album overall, the "Strut" single and accompanying video signaled Easton's shift towards a more sexually suggestive image. The song appears to be about being upset with a man for wanting the narrator to be like a previous lover, and about the sexism of the man wanting or expecting women to behave in a certain fashion ("Strut, pout/Put it out/That's what you want from women"). "Strut" was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 27th Grammy Awards. In the UK - where "Strut" was released in November 1984 - the track became the first US Top 40 single by Easton to completely miss the Top 100 of the UK charts. *The "Dub Mix" is exclusive to this US 12" promo.
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Tracklist: 01.Animal Magnet - Welcome To The Monkey House (12" Version) (5:38) 02.Animal Magnet - Game Over, Player 1 (3:54) "Welcome To The Monkey House" is a 1981 single by British New Romantic five piece band Animal Magnet formed in London in 1980, featuring Paul Caplin and Richard Magnet. In 1981, the band were a support act for Duran Duran on their first national tour and released their debut single "Tomorrow Will Do". This was followed by "Welcome to the Monkey House" which didn't reach the UK Top 40 Chart, but EMI did not delete it for a long time. The reason being it sold weekly in very small amounts and became a club hit in cities including Birmingham. Paul Caplin left Animal Magnet to become the 'secret mastermind' behind the 1980s avant-garde new wave pop project Haysi Fantayzee.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Voyeur (Extended Version) (5:45) "Voyeur" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes for her seventh studio album of the same name (1982). Written by Carnes, her husband Dave Ellingson, and Duane Hitchings, the song is an uptempo synthpop track. It is the first track from the album, and its lead single. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Voyeur" was a hit in the United States and in Europe, where it peaked highest in Norway (#5). It featured a then-controversial music video, which was later banned for its suggestiveness. The song received a nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 1983 Grammy Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Fiction Factory - All Or Nothing (Extended Version) (4:51) 02.Fiction Factory - Dreaming Of Someone (3:31) 03.Fiction Factory - I Who Know You (4:39) "All or Nothing" is a song from new wave band Fiction Factory, released in 1984 as the third and final single from the band's debut album, Throw the Warped Wheel Out. The song was written by Kevin Patterson, Eddie Jordan and Chic Medley. It was produced by Alan Rankine. After the early 1984 Top 10 UK hit with "(Feels Like) Heaven", the follow-up, a reissue of debut single "Ghost of Love", only managed to reach #64 in the UK. The band became labelled a one hit wonder, as their following releases managed to reach commercial success. "All or Nothing" was released to commercial failure, with little interest from record buyers, and it failed to make an appearance within the UK Top 100. This was despite the song receiving acclaim from music journalists as a stand-out track from the band's debut album. The song was released with limited promotion, with the single not having a music video, unlike the previous two singles. The single was released via 7" and 12" vinyl in the UK. A 7" single was also issued in the Netherlands. All releases were through CBS Records, who also distributed the release. A promotional 7" vinyl was released in the UK as well. The 7" vinyl featured the exclusive non-album B-Side "Dreaming of Someone" - a song written by Patterson and Jordan, and produced by Fiction Factory. The 12" vinyl release featured an "Extended Version" of "All or Nothing", along with "Dreaming of Someone" and another exclusive, non-album B-Side "I Who Know You". This song was also written by Patterson and Jordan, and produced by Fiction Factory. Peter Wilson, who produced the majority of the band's debut album, mixed the track.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - I Need A Man (Special Version) (5:55) 02.Miami Sound Machine - I Need A Man (Instrumental) (4:26) "I Need a Man" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine on their first English language album, and eighth studio album overall, Eyes of Innocence. The song was written by the band's drummer and lead songwriter Enrique Garcia. This song was released in the United States at the same time that "Prisoner of Love" was released in Europe, which was an exclusive single for the European countries. "I Need a Man" was released as a single in the United States, making it their second single from the album stateside, but third overall. The single was released as a follow up to the dance club hit, "Dr. Beat"; however, it did not appear on any Billboard chart.
Tracklist: 01.Picnic At The Whitehouse - We Need Protection (Screamix) (6:03) 02.Picnic At The Whitehouse - We Need Protection (Instrumental) (4:31) 03.Picnic At The Whitehouse - Little Lady (2:38) "We Need Protection" was the debut single by German-English synth-pop duo Picnic At The Whitehouse, consisting of singer Edwin "Eddie" Hind and keyboardist Eckart "Illfo" Debusmann. "We Need Protection" peaked at #56 on the German singles chart in 1985. The band's name was taken as a quotation from a speech by John F. Kennedy. Picnic At The Whitehouse relesed one album titled "The Doors Are Open" and two follow-up singles which did not chart.
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Tracklist: 01.Tin Tin - Kiss Me (Dub Version) (5:31) 02.Tin Tin - Love's Duet (Dub Version) (6:07) "Kiss Me" is a song originally released in November, 1982 by the British band Tin Tin (sometimes written TinTin). The song was allegedly written within 24 hours after the band had signed a record deal with WEA Records. This version was produced by Bob Lamb and peaked at #155 on the UK singles chart. The single was re-released in the US, Canada and Japan with the François Kevorkian remix in 1983. This version peaked at #13 on the U.S. Dance Chart. Lead singer and guitarist in Tin Tin, Stephen Duffy, later re-recorded the song twice and released it as a solo single using the name of Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy. The chorus is based on a passage from the book Song of Songs. "Kiss Me" was the last song to be played on BBC Radio 1s MW frequency in 1994, before the station became FM only.
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Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Stewart - The Word Is Out (Extended Version) (6:48) 02.Jermaine Stewart - The Word Is Out (Dub Version) (6:58) "The Word Is Out" is the debut single by American male R&B singer Jermaine Stewart (September 7, 1957 – March 17, 1997) taken from the album of the same name. "The Word Is Out" peaked at #41 on March 30, 1985 after spending fifteen weeks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song also reched #17 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in January 1985 spending nineteen weeks on that survey.
Tracklist: 01.The Flirts - Helpless (You Took My Love) (Club Version) (7:42) 02.The Flirts - Helpless (7" Version) (3:56) "Helpless (You Took My Love)" is a single by American female trio The Flirts that was created and masterminded by American Hi-NRG mogul Bobby "O" Orlando, initially composed of one blonde, one brunette, and one redhead. "Helpless (You Took My Love)" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard US Dance Chart, and reached number 13 on the German Top 75.
Tracklist: 01.Mary Jane Girls - In My House (12" Version) (5:00) 02.Mary Jane Girls - In My House (Instrumental 12" Version) (7:16) "In My House" is a song produced, written and arranged by American musician Rick James and recorded by his protégées, the Mary Jane Girls, for their second studio album Only Four You (1985). It was released as the album's lead single in October 1984, by Motown Records. In the United States, the single went to number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in April 1985 and remained atop the chart for two weeks. It was also a top-ten hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, peaking at number seven on the Hot 100 in June 1985 and remained in the Top 40 for 12 weeks. It is the group's biggest hit and their only Top 40 hit, although they have had other singles succeed on both the R&B and Dance singles charts. In 1984, the Parents Music Resource Center was organized in the United States to draw attention to music which the group believed contained inappropriate content for children. "In My House" was chosen on the group's "Filthy Fifteen" list due to its alleged sexual innuendo. However, during the VH1 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s program, the group went on record as saying the song is not about sex, but about love. The group's follow-up single, "Wild and Crazy Love," was even more suggestive in its lyrics content, but the PMRC was not known to have attacked it as openly as it condemned "In My House." In 2009, VH1 ranked "In My House" number 52 on its program 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s. In 2018 the song was used in the opening sequence of the pilot episode of the FX series POSE.
Tracklist: 01.Pointer Sisters - Dare Me (Dance Mix) (6:17) 02.Pointer Sisters - Dare Me (Instrumental) (4:23) 03.Pointer Sisters - I'll Be There (3:34) "Dare Me" is a 1985 song originally recorded by The Pointer Sisters issued by RCA Records. "Dare Me" was written by Nashville-based songwriters Sam Lorber and Dave Innis in 1984. Innis, who shortly afterwards became a founding member of Restless Heart, was then a staff writer for Warner Bros. music publishing division, and recalls that "Dare Me" was written with the Pointer Sisters in mind, adding: "typically [staff writers] look at who's [recording] now and what kind of material are they looking for, and we would tailor a song for a particular artist and pitch it"..."Sam Lorber and I...did try to put ourselves in the place of what a gal might be thinking...not specifically trying to be a Pointer Sister, but a song written from a female perspective, for sure. There are certain things that are more gender specific and gender appropriate...certain things that a woman can say that a guy's not going to be able to get away with saying." Featuring a lead vocal by June Pointer, "Dare Me" was issued as the lead single from the Pointer Sisters' platinum-selling album Contact: peaking at number 11 on the Hot 100 in Billboard magazine, "Dare Me" did afford the Pointer Sisters a final Top Ten hit on the magazine's R&B chart peaking at number 6 and also became the only Pointer Sisters' track to reach number 1 on Billboard's Dance Club chart. "Dare Me" afforded the Pointer Sisters their final Top 40 hit in the British Isles with peaks of number 7 in Ireland and number 17 in the UK: other international chart peaks for "Dare Me" were number 10 in Australia, number 22 in Austria, number 20 in Belgium (the Flemish chart), number 26 in Finland, number 45 in the Netherlands, number 27 in New Zealand, and number 11 in Sweden. In September 1985, while the Pointer Sisters' version was on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart, American Top 40 host Casey Kasem became irritated when the show's producers placed a long distance dedication spot about a listener's dog dying immediately after "Dare Me," which was an uptempo dance song. The song in the dedication was Henry Gross' "Shannon". Kasem expressed his dissatisfaction with a profanity-laced tirade which never made the air, but has become a staple on the Internet.
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1983 - Stevie Nicks - Stand Back (US 12'' Promo)
1983 - The Icicle Works - Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) (US 12'' Promo)
1984 - Wham! Featuring George Michael - Careless Whisper (Japan 12'')
Tracklist: 01.Blondie - Atomic (Remix) (3:46) 02.Blondie - Die Young Stay Pretty (3:28) 03.Blondie - Heroes (Live) (6:28) "Atomic" is a song by American rock band Blondie from their fourth studio album, Eat to the Beat (1979). Written by Debbie Harry and Jimmy Destri and produced by Mike Chapman, the song was released as the album's third single. The 1980 single version of "Atomic" was a remix. The original 4:35 version as featured on the albums Eat to the Beat and 1981's The Best of Blondie opens with an intro inspired by the nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice" and includes an instrumental break with a bass guitar solo. The 7″ version mixed by Mike Chapman omits the "Three Blind Mice" intro and replaces the instrumental break with a repeat of the verse.
Tracklist: 01.Go-Go's - We Got The Beat (2:13) 02.Go-Go's - How Much More (2:59) 16Bit This is the original 1980 Stiff recording produced by Paul L. Wexler. "We Got the Beat" is a song recorded by the American rock band the Go-Go's. Written by the group's lead guitarist and keyboardist Charlotte Caffey, and considered to be their signature song, the band recorded the song in 1980 and it was released in May as a single in the UK on Stiff Records. The song's single release brought the Go-Go's underground credibility in the UK. The song climbed to No. 35 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart due to the popularity of the song in clubs as an import. It is considered a new wave classic hit. The Go-Go's re-recorded the song for their debut album, Beauty and the Beat, released in July 1981. "We Got the Beat" was released as the album's second single in January 1982 on I.R.S. records produced by Richard Gottehrer & Rob Freeman becoming the hit version most are familiar with.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - Hot In The City (Extended Version) (5:18) 02.Billy Idol - Dead On Arrival (3:52) 16Bit "Hot in the City" is a 1982 song by Billy Idol, released on his self-titled album. It charted at No. 23 in the US and No. 58 in the UK. A re-release of the song in the UK in 1987 reached No. 13. There are two versions of the video. The first version (the 1982 version) starts off with a girl walking into a record store. She picks up a Billy Idol record and the song starts to play. The video features scenes from New York City, interspersed with stock footage of nuclear bomb tests. The second version (the 1987 version) was banned by MTV because it showed Idol's then-girlfriend Perri Lister bound to a cross toward the end of the video. The later version was included on the DVD edition of The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself. Although the released version of the song has Idol shouting "New York!", other versions of the song were recorded for various radio stations, including ones for such cities as "Amarillo", "Boston", "Minneapolis", "New Haven", "Chattanooga", and "Sioux Falls". The song, with a remixed synthesizer intro, was used as the introduction
for Booker, the TV series spin-off of 21 Jump Street. It is also featured in the 1988 hit film, Big, starring Tom Hanks. The song was used by the NBA's Phoenix Suns during the introductions of the visiting team at home games during the team's run to the 1993 NBA Finals.
Tracklist: 01.Marsha Raven - I Like Plastic (12" Version) (5:56) 02.Marsha Raven - Angel 43 (12" Version) (4:37) 16Bit "I Like Plastic" is the 1982 debut single by American Hi-NRG singer Marsha Raven released on Red Bus Records. Marsha Raven came into show business as a Tina Turner imitator. After recording "I Like Plastic" she scored her only Billboard dance hit with "Catch Me (I'm Falling In Love)" on Passion Records, produced by hot shot dance producer Ian Anthony Stephens. She recorded more singles and eventually fell into 80s obscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Vocal) (6:56) 02.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Short Version) (3:46) 03.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Instrumental) (5:46) 04.Barbara Mason - Another Man (Rap) (4:46) "Another Man" is a 1983 single by American soul singer Barbara Mason who scored several R&B and pop hits in the 1960s and 1970s, best known for her self-written 1965 hit song Yes, I'm Ready". In 1984 Mason had a comeback hit with "Another Man" released on West End Records peaking at #68 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart on February 18, 1984 spending seven weeks on the survey, the song was also a club hit spending eight weeks on the U.S. Dance Chart peaking at #33. In the U.K. "Another Man" reached #45.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money (Special Long Version) (6:18) 02.Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money (Instrumental) (5:49) 16Bit "She Works Hard for the Money" is a song by American singer Donna Summer from her eleventh studio album of the same name. Written by Michael Omartian and Summer, the song was released as the lead single from thealbum in May 1983, by Mercury Records. It became a hit for Summer and is one of her signature songs, reaching number one for a three-week stay atop the Billboard R&B singles chart (her first since 1979), number three on the Billboard Hot 100, and number three on the Dance Club Play chart. The single ended up as Billboard's fifteenth-best performing song of 1983. Summer performed the song live as the opening of the 1984 Grammy Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Holiday (Edit) (4:05) 02.Madonna - I Know It (3:44) "Holiday" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut album Madonna (1983). Sire Records released it as the album's third single in September 7, 1983. Written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens of Pure Energy, the track was offered to Madonna by her producer John "Jellybean" Benitez when she was looking for a potential hit track to include in her debut album. After accepting the song, she and Benitez worked on it and altered its composition by the addition of a piano solo performed by their friend, Fred Zarr. "Holiday" features instrumentation from guitars, electronic handclaps, a cowbell, and a synthesized string arrangement, while its lyrics speak about the universal sentiment of taking a holiday. Universally acclaimed by critics, the song became Madonna's first mainstream hit single in the United States, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became her first top-ten single in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.Miss Kimberly - D.J. Girl (4:20) 02.Miss Kimberly - My Boyfriend Is A Communist (5:32) 16Bit Miss Kimberly (Kimberly Kohler) is an Idaho based DJ, originally from Texas. After contacting Bobby Orlando, she was given the opportunity to sing on her own record. Recorded in New York, the result was the Bobby 'O' penned favourite "DJ Girl", backed with the equally popular "My boyfriend is a Communist" (released 1983).
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Nicks - Stand Back (Long Version) (4:49) 02.Stevie Nicks - Stand Back (Short Version) (4:20) “Stand Back” is a song by Stevie Nicks from her 1983 album The Wild Heart. It was released as the first single for the album on May 19, 1983, and went to number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart in August of that year. It was a major success, and still receives substantial airplay to this day. The song has been a staple in Nicks’ live shows since its pre-album debut at the US Festival in May 1983, and it has also been included in Fleetwood Mac tour setlists since 1987. The main intro of the song features an Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizer. The synth-bass is played on a Roland Jupiter 8. On the Rock A Little tour, the Oberheim is replaced with a Yamaha DX7. There were two mixes prepared for the song; the generally more well known Album Version (4:49) and the edited Single Version (4:20). Differences between the two are somewhat subtle, but the Single Mix tends to have more of a “collapsed” or “mono” sound to it and the electronic drum programs are mixed, rather dry and flattened, especially in the song’s intro bars; whereas the drum tracks on the Album mix are accentuated by a generous amount of reverb effect and harder compression. Acoustic drums were given a more backseat role on Stand Back. There is a further ‘polished’ version of the track, with crisper percussion and louder foreground synth, featured on Nicks’ 1991 best of compilation Timespace, remixed by Chris Lord-Alge, and running at 4:59. Nicks has often told the story of how she wrote the song. She wrote it shortly after she was married to Kim Anderson. The newlyweds were driving up to San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara when Prince’s song “Little Red Corvette” came on the radio. Nicks started humming along to the melody, especially inspired by the lush synthesizers of the song, and “Stand Back” was born. They stopped and got a tape recorder and she recorded the demo in the honeymoon suite that night. Later, when Nicks went into the studio to record the song, she called Prince and told him the story of how she wrote the song to his melody. He came to the studio that night and played synthesizers on it, although his contribution is uncredited on the album. Then, she says, “he just got up and left as if the whole thing happened in a dream.” Prince is occasionally listed as the song’s co-writer, especially on mainland European releases. “Stand Back” never really receieved an official extended remix however several remix services did remix the track in 1986. Including Prime Cuts and Discotech. The song was also later remixed and released again as a single on August 28, 2007 to promote the compilation album Crystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie Nicks.
Tracklist: 01.Icicle Works - Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) (European Version) (5:21) 02.Icicle Works - Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) (Extended Club Remix) (5:27) 03.Icicle Works - Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly) (Single Version) (3:49) "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)", given the reversed title "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)" in some markets, is a song by the British band The Icicle Works. It was released in 1983 as the first single from the band's 1984 debut eponymous album The Icicle Works. The song was written by Ian McNabb, the band's lead singer, and produced by Hugh Jones. The recording initially was released as a single in Britain in June 1983 as "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" on the Situation Two label. This initial release hit #2 on the UK independent charts, and scraped the lower reaches of the overall UK national charts at #89. After The Icicle Works' next UK single "Love Is a Wonderful Colour" hit #15 on the UK charts in late 1983 and early 1984, Beggars Banquet Records re-released "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" in March 1984 with a new cover and B-side. This re-release climbed to #52 in the UK. The group's U.S. label Arista Records refused to release the record unless some changes were made. The track was remixed slightly in order to remove a brief spoken-word overdub on the opening bars of music. (The woman performing this intro was identified only as "Mariella" on the original Situation Two single sleeve.) Also the song title was reversed, becoming "Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)". Finally, Arista shortened the band's name to Icicle Works. With changes, the song reached #37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and #34 on Cashbox's singles chart in the summer of 1984. The song also reached #18 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and #15 on Radio & Records Album Oriented Rock chart.
Tracklist: 01.File 13 - Taste So Good (4:46) 02.File 13 - Taste So Good (Dub Version) (5:07) "Taste So Good" is a 1984 single by File 13 the studio project consisting of New Yorkers Doug "Double Dee" DiFranco of Double Dee and Steinski and record producer David Witz. Released on Profile Records the track was built with samples from from calls to real 900-number sex lines, but recut using other women who were patched through the phone to give them that authentic sound. The song Was considered too racy for radio airplay although it was a minor hit in dance clubs selling over 50,000 copies of the 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Jules Shear - When Love Surges (Extended Version) (7:24) 02.Jules Shear - When Love Surges (Instrumental) (4:42) 16Bit "When Love Surges" is a 1984 single by American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jules shear from his 1984 EP Jules. Shear wrote the Cyndi Lauper hit single "All Through the Night" and The Bangles' hit "If She Knew What She Wants" along with "Whispering Your Name" which became a hit for Alison Moyet.
Tracklist: 01.Kool & The Gang - Misled (Remix) (5:33) 02.Kool & The Gang - Misled (7" Version) (3:59) 16Bit "Misled" is a 1984 song by American R&B group Kool & the Gang taken from their album, Emergency. The song takes influence from rock and pop music. It reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on March 9, 1985 after spending twnty-four weeks on the survey. "Misled" is written in the key of E minor (recorded a half-step lower in E♭ minor) with a moderately fast rock tempo of 122 beats per minute. The group's vocals span from B3 to A5 in the song.
Tracklist: 01.National Pastime - Lunacy (Extended Mix) (6:15) 02.National Pastime - It's All A Game (3:54) 03.National Pastime - Built To Break (Trailer Version) (3:10) 16Bit "Lunacy" is a single by 80s New Wave/Synthpop band from the UK National pastime. The band were very popular in Japan and opened for Kajagoogoo on their 1984 "Islands Tour". "Lunacy" was taken from their debut studio album "Built To Break".
Tracklist: 01.Nuance Featuring Vikki Love - Loveride (6:41) 02.Nuance Featuring Vikki Love - Loveride (Dubride) (7:19) 16Bit "Loveride" is a 1984 single by the group Nuance, from the group's album Sing, Dance, Rap, Romance. The vocals on the song were performed by Vikki Love. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week and remained on the chart for sixteen weeks. The single did not crossover to the pop chart, but did peak at number thirty-four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A sample of Vikki Love saying "Ooh..." in the song would later be used on the album version of Nu Shooz' "I Can't Wait", the U.S. version and 12" remix of M|A|R|R|S's "Pump Up the Volume" and Lisette Melendez's "Together Forever."
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End - Sunglasses (7:32) 02.Pet Shop Boys - One More Chance (Dub Mix) (4:45) "West End - Sunglasses" is a medley of a cover version of Corey Hart's "Sunglasses At Night" with a remix of the 1984 Bobby Orlando production of "West End Girls". It was first released in 1984, and was reissued in 1988. The track includes Bobby Orlando on vocals performing the Corey Hart segment.
Tracklist: 01.Rebbie Jackson - Centipede (Extended Version) (5:56) 02.Rebbie Jackson - Centipede (Instrumental) (5:54) "Centipede" is the debut single by American singer Rebbie Jackson and the title track from her debut album, Centipede. The song was written and produced by Jackson's brother Michael Jackson. He and The Weather Girls also sing backing vocals on the song. It is Rebbie Jackson's only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 and is her best remembered song. The Weather Girl's Martha Wash's soulful voice is heard quite prominently throughout the song. On the back of the single, Michael Jackson dedicated the song "to my mannequin friends". "Centipede" was sampled in Brand Nubian's song "Let's Dance", found on their 1998 album Foundation. Released in the late summer of 1984, the single climbed high on the Billboard R&B charts, peaking at #4 there and peaking at #24 in the main Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It was Jackson's highest charting single to date and her only single to enter the Hot 100, although she had several more hits on the R&B chart throughout the decade. The single was Gold-certified by the RIAA, selling 500,000 copies in the USA.
Tracklist: 01.Sheila E. - The Belle Of St. Mark (Dance Remix) (7:40) 02.Sheila E. - Too Sexy (5:06) "The Belle of St. Mark" is a song recorded by singer/percussionist Sheila E. The song was released in November 1984 in the United States and in the Netherlands, and in February 1985 in other markets. It peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in December 1984 and #68 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Charts in 1985. It reached the top 10 in the Netherlands and New Zealand as well as the top 20 in Australia, the UK and Ireland, and was an NME "Single of the Week". The song's lyrics tell of an androgynous "frail but passionate creature", referred to as "he" throughout, but called the feminine "Belle". The song implies the Belle is French (viz. the lyrics, "His Paris hair, it blows in the warm Parisian air / That blows whenever his Paris hair is there") but St. Mark is commonly known as a location in Venice, Italy, although it may be a reference to St Mark's Church in-the-Bowery namesake of St. Mark's Place in the East Village, Manhattan.
Tracklist: 01.Silent Running - Young Hearts (Extended Mix) (5:38) 02.Silent Running - Young Hearts (Sudden Africa Mix) (6:05) 03.Silent Running - Crimson Days (3:59) 16Bit "Young Hearts" was the third single released by Northern Irish new wave/rock band Silent Running, who emerged from the Belfast punk scene and were originally called The Setz, before changing musical direction in 1982. "Young Hearts" was taken from the band's debut studio album Shades Of Liberty the single peaked at #92 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Psychedelic Furs - The Ghost In You (Full Length Version) (4:17) 02.The Psychedelic Furs - Heartbeat (New York Remix) (8:15) "The Ghost in You" is a song by the English rock band The Psychedelic Furs, written by the band's lead singer Richard Butler and bass player Tim Butler. It was the second single from the band's fourth studio album, Mirror Moves (1984). As a single it peaked at number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 68 on the UK Singles Chart. British filmmaker Tim Pope directed the song's official music video.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! Featuring George Michael - Careless Whisper (Extended Mix) (6:29) 02.Wham! Featuring George Michael - Careless Whisper (Special Version) (4:42) 03.Wham! Featuring George Michael - Careless Whisper (Instrumental) (5:04) "Careless Whisper" is a pop ballad written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham!. It was released on 24 July 1984 on the Wham! album Make It Big.
Tracklist: 01.Angela - All Hung Up (5:41) 02.Angela - All Hung Up (Dub Version) (7:19) 16Bit "All Hung Up" is a 1985 Freestyle single by Angela (born Angela Cappelli), recorded on Sutra Records. "All Hung Up" was the only single ever released by Angels it sold enough copies to reach #24 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music\Maxi-Singles Sales chart, remaining on the survey for six weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Diana Ross - Eaten Alive (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Diana Ross - Eaten Alive (Instrumental) (5:52) 16Bit "Eaten Alive" is a 1985 single released by American entertainer Diana Ross on the RCA label. It was the first release off her Eaten Alive album, which was ultimately a critical and commercial failure in the states, but, did reach Top 10-Top 20 rankings in a few European countries like Norway and The Netherlands. The song was written by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Michael Jackson the latter also co-producing with Barry and his team. Jackson and Barry Gibb can be heard singing in the background of the song with Jackson at times co-singing lead with Ross. The song was a disappointment in the United States, peaking at #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, although it fared much better on the R&B singles chart - where it reached the Top 10 - helped by BET's heavy rotation of the music video. In the song's original copyright registration from 11 March 1985 it was credited to Barry Gibb and Maurice Gibb. It was not until Michael Jackson heard the demo of it that he suggested the chorus could be improved. The second copyright registration was filed on 1 June 1985 (the same day that Diana performed a sold-out concert at Joe Louis Arena in her hometown of Detroit) with the note 'words and music in the choruses have been completely rewritten'. The video, inspired by The Island of Doctor Moreau was directed by David Hogan and featured the singer playing a cat-like demon seducing a man played by Joseph Gian after having been pursued by chimeras.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) (Special Dance Mix) (6:15) 02.Eurythmics - Grown Up Girls (4:13) 16Bit "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" is a 1985 song written and performed by the British musical duo Eurythmics. Released as the second single from their fifth album Be Yourself Tonight, the song features a harmonica solo by the American musician Stevie Wonder. The song became a worldwide success; most notably in Ireland, Norway and the United Kingdom, where it became the duo's only chart-topping single to date. In the United States the single peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Fiction Factory - Not The Only One (Extended Mix) (6:14) 02.Fiction Factory - Not The Only One ('Mix' Mix) (3:52) 03.Fiction Factory - Let Me Be A Part (3:09) "Not the Only One" is a song from new wave band Fiction Factory, released in 1985 as the lead single from the band's second and final album, Another Story. The song was written and produced by Kevin Patterson and Chic Medley. After the early 1984 Top 10 UK hit with "(Feels Like) Heaven", the band's follow-up singles "Ghost of Love" and "All or Nothing" were commercial disappointments, with the former only reaching the UK Top 75. The debut album Throw the Warped Wheel Out also failed to make the charts. By the time Fiction Factory began to write and record the follow-up album, Another Story, a major change in band personnel had occurred, as the original members keyboardist and writer Eddie Jordan, drummer Mike Ogletree and bassist Graham McGregor had left the band. This left lead vocalist Kevin Patterson and guitarist Chic Medley to become the two remaining members, who in turn hired guest musicians for the recording of the album such as keyboardist Paul Wishart, guitarist Pim Jones, percussionist James Locke and brass player Graham Weir. The song, like the entire album, was recorded and mixed at The Planet, Castle Sound and Amazon Studios. "Not the Only One" was the album's leading single, and like the two following single releases, it was a commercial failure. The album was also a flop, and the band disbanded shortly after. "Not the Only One" did not have a promotional music video, but it was the only song to be performed on a TV show from the album. It was performed on the German TV show "Musik Convoy" on 6 May 1985. One main form of promotion was the small number of UK concerts the band performed around the time of the single and album release.
Tracklist: 01.Foreigner - Cold As Ice (Remix) (3:21) 02.Foreigner - Head Games (Live Version) (4:10) 03.Foreigner - Reaction To Action (Action Mix) (7:15) "Cold as Ice" is a 1977 song by English-American rock band Foreigner from their eponymous debut album. It became one of the best known songs of the band in the US, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was initially the B-side of some versions of the "Feels Like the First Time" 45 rpm single. In 1985 the song was slightly remixed and re-released in the UK and Ireland where it charted at #18 on the Irish singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Mick Jagger - Just Another Night (Extended Remix) (7:12) 02.Mick Jagger - Just Another Night (Edit) (4:45) 03.Mick Jagger - Just Another Night (Dub Mix) (5:57) 16Bit "Just Another Night" is a song written and performed by Mick Jagger, released as the first single from his debut album, She's the Boss, in 1985. It reached number 32 in the United Kingdom and number 12 in the United States. It was a bigger hit on mainstream rock radio in the US, reaching number one for two weeks on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart in March 1985. The music video, directed by Julien Temple, features actress Rae Dawn Chong as Jagger's love interest. Jagger was accused of infringing the copyright of another song entitled "Just Another Night" by Patrick Alley, a Jamaican reggae singer from New York. A six-member jury ruled in Jagger's favor in 1988.
Tracklist: 01.Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Good-Bye Bad Times (Extended Re-Mix) (6:53) 02.Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Good-Bye Bad Times (Instrumental Version) (5:21) 03.Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder - Good-Bye Bad Times (US 12" Mix) (6:30) 16Bit "Good-Bye Bad Times" is a song by the British singer and composer Philip Oakey and producer Giorgio Moroder. It was written by Oakey and Moroder and recorded for the album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder. Released as a single in the UK in June 1985 as the follow-up to Oakey and Moroder's 1984 hit "Together In Electric Dreams"; it reached number 44 in the UK singles charts and remained in the charts for 5 weeks. It was moderately successful in Australia, where it peaked at number 26. In the United States the single peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Dance chart on September 14, 1985 spending nine weeks on the survey. Virgin records had high expectations for the single but it failed to sell in the quantities forecast. Because the single was not a huge success, it didn't do much to promote the album. After a final single "Be My Lover Now" the short partnership between Oakey and Moroder effectively ended. Oakey then returned to work with his band The Human League full-time. As a bonus track I have included the Brian Reeves remix taken from the US 12".
Tracklist: 01.Robey - Killer Instinct (12" Mix) (6:39) 02.Robey - Killer Instinct (Dub Mix) (6:47) "Killer Instinct" is a 1985 single by Canadian singer-songwriter, former model, and actress Robey. She is best known for her role as Micki Foster in the television series Friday the 13th: The Series (1987-1990). "Killer Instinct" peaked at #34 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart on October 12. 1985 spending six weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary (Howling Mix) (8:21) 02.The Cult - Assault On Sanctuary (7:28) "She Sells Sanctuary" is a song by the British rock band the Cult. It is from their 1985 album Love and was released as a single in May of that year, peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. "She Sells Sanctuary" was the last song to be recorded with the Cult's longtime drummer, Nigel Preston, who was fired from the band shortly after its release. According to Billy Duffy, the iconic introduction effects were the result of the fact that all of the guitar effects pedals were on at the same time. The recording was edited to include the introduction with the effects, whereas earlier versions started the song more abruptly. After its release in 1985, the single reached number 36 during a six-week run on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart in 1986.
Tracklist: 01.The Power Station - Some Like It Hot And The Heat Is On (Extended Version) (6:39) 02.The Power Station - Some Like It Hot (7" Mix) (3:46) 03.The Power Station - The Heat Is On (Instrumental) (3:20) 16Bit "Some Like It Hot" is a song recorded by English–American rock supergroup The Power Station made up of singer Robert Palmer, former Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and Duran Duran members John Taylor (bass) and Andy Taylor (guitar). Bernard Edwards, also of Chic, was involved on the studio side as recording producer. It was the first single released from the group's 1985 eponymous debut album. Released by Capitol/Parlophone Records in 1985. It was the band's biggest hit, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The video featured the transgender model Caroline Cossey (also known as Tula). The song was featured in the 1985 film National Lampoon's European Vacation. "What we really wanted to do was put this drummer out there in a way that we felt he deserved, so that song particularly was sort of designed to really showcase Tony," said bassist John Taylor. "I flew to Nassau in the Bahamas, which was where Robert Palmer lived at the time, and played him the demo that Andy and I had written and said, 'We’ve got this idea that we’re calling "Some Like It Hot."' And he just looked at me and said, 'And some sweat when the heat is on.' I was, like, 'Yes! That’ll do…'" The Power Station were living a lavish, drug-fueled lifestyle during the recording of the album, which made focusing difficult. "I had to be, like, strapped to the desk if I was gonna get a bass line finished, because I was just all over the place," John Taylor said.
Tracklist: 01.Whitney Houston - Someone for Me (Remix) (7:24) 02.Whitney Houston - The Greatest Love Of All (4:56) "Someone For Me" is a 1985 single by American singer and actress Whitney Houston. "Someone For Me" was produced by Jermaine Jackson and released on Jabuary 1, 1985 as Houston's debut single in the UK from her eponymous debut album. In the US "You Give Good Love" was released as the first single. "Someone For Me" was only released in Europe and failed to chart.
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Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Never Gonna Cry Again (3:02) 02.Eurythmics - Le Sinistre (2:44) “Never Gonna Cry Again” was the debut single release from Eurythmics, taken from their debut album In the Garden. It achieved little commercial success, only #63 in UK, especially compared to Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart’s previous hits with The Tourists. The single release was accompanied by Eurythmics first music video, a medium for which they would later receive notable acclaim. As of 2007, the “Never Gonna Cry Again” video remains commercially unavailable, though it is available on YouTube. Also, stills from it were used for the sleeve art of the In The Garden album, and footage from it can also be seen during the song “Jennifer” on the Sweet Dreams video album. The music video features Lennox walking about on a beach in a red dress. The sleeve design featured an eerie picture of Lennox made up to look like a gargoyle. Co-produced by respected krautrock producer Conny Plank, the recordings also featured two members of krautrock band Can. Musically, “Never Gonna Cry Again” is a moody, melancholic, minor-key number. It is notable for containing a flute solo performed by Annie Lennox, one of the few times that Lennox was to use the instrument in her pop career, despite having studied it at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London. The song also is based around a reggae style bass line, a musical trait that numerous new wave bands experimented with at the time. The single’s B-side, “Le Sinistre”, is an experimental piece, featuring musical arrangements similar to those used in horror film scores.
Tracklist: 01.Al Corley - Square Rooms (Long Version) (8:02) 02.Al Corley - Square Rooms (Single Version) (3:41) 03.Al Corley - Don't Play With Me (4:20) "Square Rooms" is a song by American singer and actor Al Corley. It was the first single from his debut album of the same name. First released in 1984, the song was a hit in some European countries and had a moderate success in the United States in 1985. After two seasons playing one of the first gay leading characters an American TV series, Dynasty, Al Corley left the nighttime soap opera to become a singer. With Harold Faltermeyer and Peter John Woods, he composed the lyrics of his first song, "Square Rooms." The media-savvy singer affected the brooding look and attitude popular among pop stars and GQ models at the time: pouty, dark glances and tousled hair. His choice of image worked best in France, where his television performances elicited the unbridled enthusiasm of teenage girls. However, according to Elia Habib, a French charts specialist, his success was not only based on his physical appearance. Indeed, "Square Rooms"' music had a large popular appeal and had a production designed for the dance floor. It was produced and composed by the German musician Harold Faltermeyer, who had previously arranged "Self Control", a worldwide pop and dance-floor smash for Laura Branigan in 1984 which featured a similar vocal hook. Faltermeyer would achieve his greatest personal success later the same year, composing, performing and producing the score to Beverly Hills Cop, a 1984 film directed by Martin Brest, including its hit instrumental theme, "Axel F". "Square Rooms" was released first in Switzerland, where it was a hit, peaking at number 6 on 21 October 1984, and staying in the top 30 for ten weeks. The single debuted at no. 47 in the French Singles Chart on 5 January 1985. It climbed quickly and was no. 1 for five nonconsecutive weeks, from 9 March to 13 April 1985. After its peak, it lingered on the charts until its 27th week, on 20 July 1985. The song also achieved success in Italy (no. 12), Germany (no. 13) and Austria where it reached no. 15 in April 1985. "Square Rooms" was released last in Corley's native US, where the single was only a minor pop hit, reaching no. 80 on the Hot 100 on 1 June 1985. American dancefloors were more receptive than its airwaves; Corley reached no. 26 on the Billboard dance chart the week of 22 June 1985. The 12-inch (long) version includes an entire additional verse prior to the first chorus. This verse is excised in both the single and album versions of the song.
Tracklist: 01.Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough (Dance Re-Mix) (5:26) 02.Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough (Dub Version) (5:35) "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" is a 1985 song by American singer Cyndi Lauper. It was released as a single for the film The Goonies. It was her fifth Top 10 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #10 on July 12, 1985 after spending fifteen weeks on the survey. Steven Spielberg had made Lauper the musical director for the Goonies soundtrack. She sought out new bands to be included on the project including her friends, The Bangles. Lauper originally titled the song simply "Good Enough", but it was changed by Warner Bros., who wanted the title of the film to be part of the song title for marketing reasons.
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Tracklist: 01.The Fixx - Red Skies (Full Length Version) (4:20) 02.The Fixx - Sinking Island (Special Extended Dance Mix) (4:35) "WAR WAR STUPID" Series "Red Skies" is a song by new wave/rock band the Fixx. Released in 1982, it was the third single from the group's debut album, Shuttered Room. It reached number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks but only peaked at number 101 on Billboard's Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart in early 1983. The song also charted in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It was later re-recorded for the band's 1987 album, React. The lyrics of "Red Skies" warn of an imminent nuclear holocaust.
Tracklist: 01.Hilary - Kinetic (Extended Remix Version) (5:14) 02.Hilary - Drop Your Pants (3:31) 03.Hilary - I Live (4:27) 04.Hilary - Goose Step Two Step (3:41) "Kinetic" is the debut and only release by Hilary Blake, known professionally as Hilary, a singer-songwriter/performer from Los Angeles. She was born in 1950 and died in July 2007. Blake sang with madrigal groups at Shakespeare festivals in England and studied acting with Agnes Moorehead at age 11. In 1978 she matched free verse poetry with synthesizers and drum machines to produce her signature sound. In 1982 she met up with producer Steve Hague and pressed 1000 copies of 12" vinyl "Kinetic b/w "I Live" for Sirus Records. Kinetic was voted "Screamer of Week" by listeners of Long Island radio station WLIR on January 2, 1983. and received modest airplay on her hometown station KROQ-FM. Kinectic was also played in New York dance clubs. I Live was played on college radio stations. Later in the year Blake released a 4-song EP entitled Kinetic for Backstreet Records which was also produced by Hague. The song Kinetic was about her hopes that awareness of changing cellular structure would help the human species to survive. Drop Your Pants was Blake's attempt to show how "ridiculous" the fear of sex in United States was. On August 4 it became her second song to be named "Screamer of the Week" by WLIR listeners. This song was also mentioned in an edition of The Guide to Getting it On by Paul Joannides. I Live was a song about "the ordinary – living in the house of your own making" which Blake found to be profound. Goose Step reflected Blake's fear that the Nazi Party would reemerge. She was buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Tracklist: 01.New Edition - Candy Girl (Young & Strong Edition) (5:48) 02.New Edition - Candy Girl (Long Version) (7:13) 03.New Edition - Candy Girl (Singalong) (6:21) "Candy Girl" is the debut single by New Edition from their debut album Candy Girl. It was released as a single in late February 1983 and the song hit number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the 31st best-selling single of the year. It also peaked at #1 on the Hot Black Singles chart on May 14, 1983. New Edition was first discovered and mentored by their manager Brooke Payne. He entered them in a local talent show where they met songwriter/producer Maurice Starr who wrote "Candy Girl" for the group, envisioning them as a 1980s answer to the Jackson 5. Ralph Tresvant was positioned as the lead singer, because Starr considered his high tenor as reminiscent of a younger Michael Jackson, while having members Ricky Bell and Bobby Brown sharing alternate leads. The 12" version features producers Starr and Michael Jonzun doing some additional instrumentation in the outro. Released as a single in February of 1983 before the album was released, the song made a slow ascent up the chart, peaking on June 25, 1983, at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart singles chart, and number 1 on the R&B singles chart in the US. It was most successful in the UK, where it peaked at number 1 for one week in May 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes (C-C-C Club Mix) (5:30) 02.Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes (R-R-R Radio Mix) (4:07) 03.Bonzo Goes To Washington - 5 Minutes (B-B-B Bombing Mix) (3:26) "5 Minutes" is a 1984 single by music act Bonzo Goes To Washington which was a collaboration of musical brainchild P Funkster Bootsy Collins and Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison. The tracks lyrics are credited to "The Gipper," a reference to Ronald Reagan's role in "Knute Rockne, All American". This famed track is based upon a sample of President Reagan's actual joke pronouncement that he'd "outlaw Russia forever... we begin bombing in five minutes."
Tracklist: 01.Captain Sensible - There Are More Snakes Than Ladders (Remix) (4:08) 02.Captain Sensible - There Are More Snakes Than Ladders (Folk Version) (3:31) 03.Captain Sensible - The 4 Marys Go Go Dance All Night At The Groovy Cellar (6:23) "There Are More Snakes Than Ladders" is a 1984 Non-album single by English musician Captain Sensible released by A&M Records. Produced by Tony Mansfield the song reached #57 on the UK singles chart on July 29, 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Frabkie Goes To Hollywood - On the subject of Frankie Goes To Hollywood… (0:25) 02.Frabkie Goes To Hollywood - One February Friday (Singlette version, part 1) (0:39) 03.Frabkie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (Cassingle Mix) (15:27) 04.Frabkie Goes To Hollywood - One February Friday (Singlette Version, Part 2) (1:09) 05.Frabkie Goes To Hollywood - War (Hide yourself!) (4:17) 06.Frabkie Goes To Hollywood - One February Friday (Singlette Version, Part 3) (0:22) 07.Frabkie Goes To Hollywood - War Is Peace (0:06) "WAR WAR STUPID" Series "Two Tribes" is an anti-war song by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in the UK by ZTT Records on 4 June 1984. The song was later included on the album Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Presenting a nihilistic, gleeful lyric expressing enthusiasm for nuclear war, it juxtaposes a relentless pounding bass line and guitar riff inspired by American funk and R&B pop with influences of Russian classical music, in an opulent arrangement produced by Trevor Horn. Supported by a striking advertising campaign depicting the band as members of the Red Army and a wide range of remixes, the single was a phenomenal success in the UK, immediately entering at the number one position on 10 June 1984 and staying at the top of the UK Singles Chart for nine consecutive weeks, during which time the group's previous single "Relax" climbed back up the charts to number two. It was the longest-running number-one single in the UK of the 1980s. It has sold 1.58 million copies in the UK as of November 2012. Songwriters Johnson, Gill and O'Toole received the 1984 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2015 the song was voted by the British public as the nation's 14th-favourite 1980s number one in a poll for ITV. Internationally the single reached the #1 position in seven countries however in the USA it only managed to peak at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. ASOUT THE TRANSFER I transfered this cassette single using a Nakamichi BX-300 Discrete 3 Head Cassette Deck. I did not apply any Dolby or other noise reduction pretty much leaving the cassette un-altered so you may hear some analog tape noise. As with vinyl I did remove the occasional click or pop. The printed tracklisting on the release is not accurate so I used what was available according to ZTTAAT.com and Discogs.
Tracklist: 01.Kurtis Blow - Basketball (6:23) 02.Ralph MacDonald - It's The Game (4:37) For Kobe Bryant 1978-2020 Rest In Peace. "Basketball" is a song that was written by William Waring, Robert Ford, Kurtis Blow, J. B. Moore, Jimmy Bralower, and Full Force and recorded by American rapper, singer, songwriter, Kurtis Blow released in 1984 from his album Ego Trip. In the mid-'80s, the NBA contacted Kurtis and had him do some shows after games. These games would often sell out as fans came to see the concert after the game. This was a great experience for Kurtis, and he got to meet players like George Gervin (The Iceman), Dr. J and Dominique Wilkins. "Basketball" peaked at #29 on the Billboard Black Singles chart and #70 on the Billboard Hot 100. The b-side is a song by Percussionist, songwriter, producer, engineer, Ralph MacDonald. He has released eight solo albums from 1976 to 1998. He co-wrote Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway's "Where is the Love" and Bill Withers' "Just The Two Of Us"
He has played as a session percussionist in many artists' recordings -George Benson, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Art Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Carole King, Miriam Makeba, David Sanborn, Paul Simon, Steely Dan etc. "It's The Game" was taken from his album "Universal Rhythm".
Tracklist: 01.Baltimora - Living In The Background (Club Mix) (6:48) 02.Baltimora - Living In The Background (Single Version) (4:00) 03.Baltimora - Living In The Background (Instrumental) (6:04) "Living in the Background" is the title track and third single from Baltimora's debut album of the same name, and second released single in total. The song reached number 87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. There was no video made for this single. "Living in the Background" did not garner the same attention that their first single "Tarzan Boy" did.
Tracklist: 01.Den Harrow - Bad Boy (12" Version) (5:47) 02.Den Harrow - Make Ends Meet (12" Version) (5:33) "Bad Boy" was the second single taken from the debut album "Overpower" by Den Harrow (born 4 June 1962 as Stefano Zandri) an Italo disco artist and fashion model. The name Den Harrow was conceived by producers Roberto Turatti and Miki Chieregato, who based it on the Italian word denaro (money). After years of fame and popularity, it was revealed by frontman Stefano Zandri and his producers that Zandri did not actually sing any of the songs credited to Den Harrow; he was essentially a character who lip-synched to vocals recorded by a number of other singers. "Bad Boy" was actually sang by American vocalist Tom Hooker, also known as Thomas Barbey, who was residing in Italy during the Italo disco era and had several hits under his name. "Bad Boy" charted in several European countries including #3 Italy, #17 France, #20 Germany, #10 Spain and #11 Switzerland becoming one of Den Harrow's biggest hits.
Tracklist: 01.Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust (Remix) (4:06) 02.Siouxsie And The Banshees - An Execution (3:54) 03.Siouxsie And The Banshees - Quaterdrawing Of The Dog (5:34) 04.Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust (Extended Eruption Mix) (6:48) "WAR WAR STUPID" Series "Cities in Dust" is a song by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees from their seventh studio album, Tinderbox (1986). It was released on 18 October 1985 as the album's lead single. The "Cities in Dust" 12-inch vinyl was the first Banshees' single release in the United States, on Geffen Records. "Cities in Dust" peaked at No. 21 on the UK Singles Chart. Although not Siouxsie and the Banshees' first song to enter the US Hot Dance Music.Club Play chart, it was their first significant success, climbing to No. 17. Although the song is about a Volcanic eruption it can also interpreted to include the aftermath of nuclear war leaving cities In Dust.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Two Rivers (Extended Re-Mix) (7:21) 02.The Adventures - Love In Chains (Live) (3:26) 03.The Adventures - Always (Live) (3:58) "Two rivers" is a single by Northern Irish rock band, formed in Belfast in 1984 The Adventures. The song was written by guitarist Pat Gribben and reached number 96 in the UK Singles Chart it was released as the fourth and final single from the band's debut album Theodore and Friends.
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Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - Kids In America (3:26) 02.Kim Wilde - Tuning In Tuning On (4:30) "Kids in America" is a song recorded by British singer Kim Wilde. It was released in the United Kingdom as her debut single in January 1981, and in the United States in spring 1982. It has been covered by many artists from different genres. The song was recorded in 1980 after RAK Records boss Mickie Most heard Wilde singing on a backing track for her brother Ricky Wilde. He liked her voice and image and expressed an interest to work with her. Ricky Wilde, together with his father Marty Wilde (a 1950s/1960s rock and roll star) wrote the song "Kids in America" for Wilde to record. Once the demo was sent, Most remixed the track himself and released it on RAK as Wilde's first single in January 1981. The song peaked at number 2 in the United Kingdom. The following year it became a Billboard Hot 100 Top 30 hit in the United States and ranked as the 91st most successful song of 1982 on the Hot 100 year-end chart. In the summer of 1981, the track appeared on Wilde's self-titled debut album. The new wave song was the start of Wilde's career. Her father and brother continued to write songs for her (with the latter also given production credits), although in later years Wilde herself and her brother would usually be credited with the songwriting. The song was released as a 7" in the UK and United States. Germany is the only country that a 12" was issued.
Tracklist: 01.Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue (Extended Version) (6:19) 02.Eddy Grant - Walking On Sunshine (American Version) (6:12) "Electric Avenue" is a song written, recorded and produced by Eddy Grant, who released it from his 1982 album Killer on the Rampage. In the United States, with the help of the MTV video he shot for it, it was one of the biggest hits of 1983. The song's title refers to Electric Avenue in the south London district of Brixton which was the first market street to be lit by electricity. According to Grant, he first became aware of the street's existence during a stint acting at the Black Theatre of Brixton. The area is now known for its high population of Caribbean immigrants. At the beginning of the 1980s, tensions over unemployment, racism and poverty culminated in the street events now known as the 1981 Brixton riot. Grant, horrified and enraged, wrote and composed the song in response; a year afterwards, the song was playing over the airwaves. Grant had left the UK shortly after the riots to live in Barbados: his most recent batch of songs had been lost in baggage transit, and "Electric Avenue" was one of the songs he wrote immediately afterwards to make up for the lost material. Grant initially released it as a single in 1983, and reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1983, CBS decided to launch the single in the U.S., where it spent five weeks at No. 2 on Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 charts and hit No. 1 in Cash Box Magazine. (It was kept out of the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 by a combination of two songs, "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara and that year's song of the summer, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police.) "Electric Avenue" was a hit on two other US charts: On the soul chart it went to No. 18, and on the dance charts, it peaked at No. 6. It was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best R&B Song of 1983, but lost to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean".
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Breakdance (Extended Remix) (5:25) 02.Irene Cara - Breakdance (Extended Dubb) (4:24) "Breakdance" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Bunny Hull and performed by Cara. It reached #8 on the Billboard pop chart, #13 on the US dance chart, #23 on the US R&B chart, #4 in South Africa and #88 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984. The song was featured on her 1983 album, What a Feelin'. The song was produced by Giorgio Moroder.
Tracklist: 01.Maria Vidal - Body Rock (Dance Mix) (6:26) 02.Maria Vidal - Body Rock (Dub Mix) (4:22) "Body Rock" is a single released by American singer/songwriter Maria Vidal. "Body Rock", reached #8 on the US Dance Charts, #48 on the Hot 100, #5 on the Springbok Charts in South Africa, and #11 in the UK, and charted on various international charts. It was the theme song to the film Body Rock in 1984. The song is considered a dance classic.
Tracklist: 01.Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking (5:24) 02.Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking (Instrumental) (6:03) "Alive and Kicking" is a song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds. Released in 1985 as the first single from the band's most successful album, Once Upon a Time, it reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 4 in Canada, and peaked within the top 5 of several European countries including Italy, where the song reached number one.
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Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - Chequered Love (3:20) 02.Kim Wilde - Shane (3:39) "Chequered Love" is the second single by British singer Kim Wilde. The song was released in the spring of 1981 to follow Wilde's successful debut "Kids in America". As with that single, writing credits were given to Wilde's father and brother Marty and Ricky Wilde, with the latter also being given production credits. The 12" version is no longer in length than the 7", however better sound quality is achieved by the grooves not being as compressed - a common practice for "marketing" during the 1980s. The song later appeared on Wilde's self-titled debut album. "Chequered Love" became another hit for Wilde, reaching the number four on the UK Singles Chart, number one in South Africa (succeeding "Kids in America"), and peaking inside the top 10 all around the world except North America. It has sold 245,000 copies in France, was certified gold in the UK, and has sold over a million copies worldwide.
Tracklist: 01.New Order - Ceremony (Version 1) (4:35) 02.New Order - In A Lonely Place (Original Mix) (6:13) "Ceremony" is a song by Joy Division, released as New Order's debut single in 1981. The song and its B-side, "In a Lonely Place", were written and recorded as Joy Division prior to the death of Ian Curtis. Both were re-recorded and carried over to Joy Division's re-formation under the name New Order. New Order released the song as a single twice, firstly in January 1981 and secondly in September 1981 featuring new member Gillian Gilbert. After the death of Ian Curtis, the remaining members of Joy Division regrouped as New Order. Their first release was a re-recording of "Ceremony" as a stand-alone single backed with "In a Lonely Place", with guitarist Bernard Sumner taking over lead vocals. Because Curtis had never transcribed the lyrics to "Ceremony" and because his singing was muted to the point of near-inaudibility on all surviving recordings, Sumner reportedly had to put them through a graphic equalizer to approximate the lyrics. In January 1981, the first version of "Ceremony" was released on Factory Records (FAC 33). Initially released as a 7" single, it was reissued as a 12" two months later. Martin Hannett (Joy Division's producer) produced the record and Peter Saville designed the sleeve artwork for both releases. The 7" record was issued in a stamped gold-bronze sleeve. The 12" sleeve was a completely separate design: gold typography on a green background.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Glow (12" Version) (8:09) 02.Spandau Ballet - Muscle Bound (Remix) (4:53) "Muscle Bound" is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on March 23, 1981 as the third single from their debut album Journeys to Glory. In the UK, it was released as a double A-side with the song "Glow"; elsewhere, "Glow" was included as the B-side. It was their third consecutive Top 20 hit in their native UK, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also charted at No. 18 in Ireland, No. 32 in the Netherlands, and No. 97 in Australia. The 12" single is titled "Glow" with an extended version of "Glow" on the A-side and an remix of "Muscle Bound" on the B-side.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - Hard Times/Love Action (I Believe In Love) (10:10) 02.The Human League - Hard Times/Love Action (I Believe In Love) (Instrumental) (11:04) "Love Action (I Believe in Love)" is a song by the British synthpop group The Human League, released as a single in the UK in July 1981. It became the band's first Top 10 success, peaking at number three in the UK Singles Chart. The song was written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey and keyboard player Ian Burden. It features lead vocal by Oakey, female backing vocals by Susanne Sulley and Joanne Catherall, and analogue synthesizers by Jo Callis, Philip Adrian Wright and Ian Burden. Drum machines, sequencing and programming were provided by producer Martin Rushent and his then engineer and programmer David M. Allen. One of the most notable synth sounds on the recording makes use of the pitch-to-voltage converter and envelope shaper on the Roland System 700 modular synth. Jo Callis' guitar strumming was fed into the synth and used to shape and trigger the sounds, producing an unusual choppy, strumming synth patch. "Love Action (I Believe in Love)" was the second of three songs from the Dare album to be released in advance of the album itself in 1981. It was released as a double A-side single with the non-album track "Hard Times". In the US, "Love Action (I Believe in Love)"/"Hard Times" made the dance charts twice: in 1981, the tracks first peaked at number thirty-seven, and one year later, re-entered the dance chart and peaked at number fifty-seven. The release of the single was widely advertised in music press in early August 1981 with prominence given also to the B-side "Hard Times" as well as the A-side, and to the fact that a "limited" 12" single would also be made available as "Hard Times/Love Action" in "Disco Mix and Odd Mix" although these names were not used for the actual release. The single was designated 'Red' on the Human League’s short-lived self-imposed labelling system of 'Blue' for pop songs and 'Red' for dance tracks. The single made number 3 in the UK charts and placed The Human League in the forefront of media attention. It also renewed Virgin Records' faith in the band and guaranteed the release of the album that was to become Dare, just four months later. The song was ranked at number 5 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1981 by NME.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Poison Arrow (New Re-mix) (6:54) 02.ABC - Theme From Mantrap (4:20) 03.ABC - Theme From Mantrap (Lounge Sequence) (4:20) "Poison Arrow" is a song by English new wave band ABC, released as the second single from their debut studio album, The Lexicon of Love (1982). In the USA the song was released as the bands debut single. The song reached number six on the UK Singles Chart, number four in Australia, and, as the band's first song in the US charts, reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number thirty-nine on the Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Break Machine - Street Dance (Vocal) (6:30) 02.Break Machine - Street Dance (Instrumental) (5:07) "Street Dance" is the debut single by American electro act, Break Machine released in 1983. "Street Dance" peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1984, and was the 39th best-selling single of that year. It hit #1 in Sweden and Norway. In Germany, it was the 78th best-selling single of 1984. It charted #11 in Italy. "Street Dance"'s strongest chart performance was in Norway, where it was #1 for five weeks. In France, the song reached #1 for two weeks, selling over a million copies and becoming the 86th best-selling single of all time according to a list released in 2004 by the Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique. In the United States "Street Dance" barely missed the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #105 in April 1984. The single was a top ten U.S. dance hit reaching #6 on the Billboard Dance Chart and #78 on the Billboard R&B Chart. This was the groups only charting single in the U.S..
Tracklist: 01.Break Machine - Break Dance Party (6:33) 02.Break Machine - Break Dance Party (Dub Mix) (4:20) "Break Dance Party" is a 1984 single by American elctro act, Break Machine fronted by Keith Rodgers and produced by Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo; the team behind the Village People. "Break Dance Party" was the second single released by the group peaking at #9 on the UK singles chart on May 12, 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Men Without Hats - Where Do The Boys Go? (Extended Version) (6:19) 02.Men Without Hats - Eurotheme (2:40) "Where Do The Boys Go?" was the first single taken from the second studio album by by Canadian synthpop group Men Without Hats, released in early 1984. the song peaked at #30 on the Canadian Singles Chart, and #39 on the US Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Livin' In Desperate Times (Extended Version) (6:37) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (12" Mix with Fade) (5:20) "Livin’ In Desperate Times" was the second single released from the Soundtrack to the film 1983 “Two Of A Kind” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Produced by David Foster "Livin’ In Desperate Times" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1984. The single remained on the chart for five weeks peaking at #31 the single also reached #43 in Canada and #81 in Australia. In the USA, Canada and Sweden the song was released as a 12" single backed with the US #5 hit "Twist Of Fate" which had been released earlier as the first single from the soundtrack "Two Of A Kind". **The 12" Mix of "Twist Of Fate" is exclusive to the US, Canada and Sweden 12" singles and differs from version released previously in other countries which had a cold ending to the mix. For this 12" the track is about ten seconds shorter and the ending fades out. I have been listening to this 12" for decades and never realized that two mixes were issued. As a disclaimer I am pretty sure that in my previous post of this 12" in 2012 I used the cold ending version by mistake, so the fade version has never been posted before.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - How To Be A Zillionaire (Nickel & Dime Mix) (5:23) 02.ABC - How To Be A Zillionaire (Bond Street Mix) (6:05) 03.ABC - Tower Of London (Extended Version) (5:54) "(How to Be A) Millionaire" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC. It was the first single taken from their third studio album, How to Be a ... Zillionaire! The single peaked at a modest No. 49 on the UK Singles Chart, though it fared better in the US where it reached No. 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Tracklist: 01.Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love (The Pink Cadillac Mix) (7:43) 02.Aretha Franklin - Until You Say You Love Me (4:52) 03.Aretha Franklin - Jump To It (6:33) "Freeway of Love" is a song by American singer Aretha Franklin. It was written by Jeffrey Cohen and Narada Michael Walden and produced by the latter for her thirtieth studio album Who's Zoomin' Who? (1985). The song features a notable contribution from Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist from Bruce Springsteen’'s E Street Band. Sylvester, Martha Wash, and Jeanie Tracy provided backup vocals on "Freeway of Love". Released as the album's leading single, it became Franklin's highest-charting single in twelve years, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for five weeks from July 27, 1985 to August 24, 1985. Owing to the pink Cadillac appearing on the album cover and several times in the lyrics, more than 100 pink Cadillacs accompanied Franklin in her funeral procession in August 2018. **This 12" is pressed on pink vinyl and includes the UK vinyl only "Pink Cadillac Mix" remixed by Alan 'The Judge' Coulthard an essential figure in the UK mix-scene due to his work with the DMC.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Club Mix) (6:41) 02.Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Dub Mix) (5:56) 03.Go West - Missing Persons (5:24) "We Close Our Eyes" is a song by British pop band Go West, composed by both members Peter Cox and Richard Drummie. Recognizable by its synthesizer hook, it was the first single from their début album Go West. The single was promoted by a music video directed by Godley & Creme.[1] This video included Cox, Drummie and the guitarist Alan Murphy, performing the song in front of dancing wooden artist mannequins. "We Close Our Eyes" spent fourteen weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 5 in April 1985. In the United States, the single reached 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. "We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Dub Mix)" is exclusive to the Australia and New Zealand releases of the 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (10" Mix) (7:00) 02.Pet Shop Boys - A Man Could Get Arrested (4:19) "West End Girls" is a song by the English pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the song was released twice as a single. The song’s lyrics are concerned with class and the pressures of inner-city life which were inspired partly by T. S. Eliot's poem The Waste Land. It was generally well received by contemporary music critics and has been frequently cited as a highlight in the duo's career. The first version of the song was produced by Bobby Orlando and was released on Columbia Records' Bobcat Records imprint in April 1984, becoming a club hit in the United States and some European countries. After the duo signed with EMI, the song was re-recorded with producer Stephen Hague for their first studio album, Please. In October 1985, the new version was released, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and the United States in 1986. In December 1985, Parlophone Records in the UK released a limited edition 10" with an untitled remix of West End Girls, commonly referred to as the 10" mix. Packaged in a circular fold-out picture sleeve, sealed with a circular yellow picture sticker that identifies it as a "collectors edition". This version of "West End Girls" is the basis of the shorter version found on Razormaid Records Class X #3 CD. However Razormaid were not responsible for the original version found on this 10". The version of "A Man Could Get Arrested" is the Bobby Orlando production from the regular 12" B-side.
Tracklist: 01.Prince & The Revolution - Raspberry Beret (New Mix) (6:34) 02.Prince & The Revolution - She's Always In My Hair (New Mix) (6:30) "Raspberry Beret" is a song written by Prince and the lead single from Prince & The Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day. The sound of the song expanded upon previous Prince arrangements, incorporating stringed instruments, Middle Eastern finger cymbals, and even a harmonica on the extended version. The song was also more in the pop vein than ever before, though the 12-inch single and video of the song feature a funky intro. Although the song was originally recorded on April 27, 1982, in Studio 2 at Sunset Sound, Prince drastically reworked it in September 1984 with The Revolution to give it more of an international sound. The string section comprised Novi Novog on violin, Suzie Katayama and David Coleman on cello. While the song hit number 1 in Cash Box and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. (behind "A View to a Kill" by Duran Duran), it only reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Tracklist: 01.Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory (3:43) 02.Paul McCartney - Rainclouds (3:08) 03.Paul McCartney - Ebony And Ivory (Solo Vocal) (3:43) "Ebony and Ivory" is a 1982 number-one single by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. It was released on March 29 of that year. The song is featured on McCartney's album Tug of War. A self-empowerment hit that struggles issues of racial equality, the song reached number one on both the UK and the US charts. In 2013, Billboard ranked the song as the 69th biggest hit of all-time on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. At the simplest level, the song is about the ebony (black) and ivory (white) keys on a piano, but also deals with integration and racial harmony on a deeper, human level. The title was inspired by McCartney hearing Spike Milligan say "black notes, white notes, and you need to play the two to make harmony, folks!". The figure of speech is much older. It was popularized by James Aggrey in the 1920s, inspiring the title of the pan-African journal The Keys, but was in use from at least the 1840s. The B-side of the single, the song "Rainclouds", is written by Paul McCartney and Denny Laine, though on early pressings of the single the song was credited only to McCartney.
Tracklist: 01.Bananarama - Cruel Summer (Extended Version) (4:54) 02.Bananarama - Summer Dub (Special C.B. Mix) (5:13) 03.Bananarama - Cairo (3:46) "Cruel Summer" is a song recorded by the English girl group Bananarama. It was written by Steve Jolley, Tony Swain and Bananarama and produced by Swain and Jolley. Released as a single in 1983, it was initially a stand-alone single but was subsequently included on their self-titled second album which was released a year later, thus it is considered the album's first single. The song reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart in 1983, and after its inclusion in the 1984 film The Karate Kid it reached number nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Bananarama singer Sara Dallin said the song "played on the darker side (of summer songs): it looked at the oppressive heat, the misery of wanting to be with someone as the summer ticked by. We've all been there!" It was ranked number 44 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s. Billboard named the song #13 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield (Special Extended Remix) (6:29) 02.Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield (Instrumental) (5:17) "Love Is a Battlefield" is a song performed by Pat Benatar, and written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman. It was released in September 1983 as a single from Benatar's live album Live from Earth, though the song itself was a studio recording. The song was ranked at number 30 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s. "Love Is a Battlefield" went on to sell over a million records. Holly Knight and Mike Chapman wrote this song for Pat Benatar initially as a ballad with a beautiful melody and moving chord changes. After some exploration with drum machines and the band, Neil Giraldo decided to make this an uptempo song. The single was Benatar's second American million-seller and is tied with "We Belong" as her highest charting single in the United States. It topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for four weeks and peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1983. It hit #1 on the Australian singles chart in February 1984 and remained there for five weeks, becoming the 11th-biggest-selling single of the year. In The Netherlands, the song peaked the charts for 4 weeks. It became #2 in the 1984 year-end chart. The song was re-released in the United Kingdom in March 1985 and reached #17. It was awarded a Gold certification in Canada as well. The single was unlike most of Benatar's previous work, as it featured an electronic dance element, but guitars and drums were still present. In 1984, the song won Benatar her fourth consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.
Tracklist: 01.Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Special Version) (5:41) 02.Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Instrumental Remix) (7:00) 03.Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Ode To A Koala Bear (3:45) "Say Say Say" is a song written and performed by English musician Paul McCartney and American singer Michael Jackson, released in October 1983 as the lead single to McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. Produced by George Martin, the song was recorded during production of McCartney's 1982 Tug of War album, about a year before the release of "The Girl Is Mine", the pair's first duet from Jackson's album Thriller (1982). After its release in October 1983, "Say Say Say" became Jackson's seventh top-ten hit inside a year. It was a number one hit in the United States (his sixth number-one single there), Canada, Norway, Sweden and several other countries, reached number two in the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten in Australia, Austria, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Switzerland and over 20 other nations. In 2013, Billboard magazine listed the song as the 41st biggest hit of all time on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It has also been voted the ninth best collaboration of all time in a Rolling Stone readers poll. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 1983, representing sales of one million copies. The single was promoted with an influential music video directed by Bob Giraldi. The short film centres around two con artists called "Mac and Jack" (played by McCartney and Jackson).
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good (Special Extended Mix) (6:40) 02.Nik Kershaw - Monkey Business (3:28) "Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song by English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing. The release was Kershaw's second single, and features the non-album track "Monkey Business" as the B-side. "Wouldn't It Be Good" was the second single from Kershaw's debut solo album Human Racing and turned out to be among his more popular single releases. It spent three weeks at #4 in the UK charts and became a hit throughout Europe, as well as a top 10 hit in Canada and Australia. Kershaw is also most closely associated with this song in the U.S., where it narrowly missed going Top 40. Kershaw performed this song at Live Aid in London's Wembley Stadium in July 1985. Kershaw's first single from this album had failed to be a major hit, and it was on the strength of this recording's success that the earlier single, "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", was promoted for a re-release. This time the single went all the way to #2 in the UK, becoming his highest-charting single there to date but not the most known.
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Dance Mix) (7:00) 02.Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Red Mix) (5:24) "Sugar Walls" is the second single from Sheena Easton's 1984 album A Private Heaven. It spent 16 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, nine of which were in the top 40. It reached #9 overall, as well as #3 on the R&B chart and #1 on the Dance chart. The song failed to chart well in Easton's native UK. It was composed by Alexander Nevermind, a pseudonym used by Prince. The song title is presumed to be a euphemism for the lining of a vagina, which was perhaps sufficiently subtle by itself, but the general content was considered suggestive enough to qualify the song for the "Filthy Fifteen." Although Easton's music video for "Sugar Walls" did not in itself feature any controversial visual content, some broadcasters refused the video airplay because of the sexual imagery of the song's lyrics. Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and Tipper Gore's PMRC criticized the song when it was first released.
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Tracklist: 01.Malcolm McLaren And The World's Famous Supreme Team - Buffalo Gals (Scratch) (3:42) 02.Malcolm McLaren And The World's Famous Supreme Team - Buffalo Gals (3:42) 03.Malcolm McLaren - Buffalo Gals (Trad. Square) (3:41) "Buffalo Gals" is a 1982 hip-hop single released by Malcolm McLaren and the World's Famous Supreme Team, from McLaren's 1983 album Duck Rock. The song is composed of extensive scratching with calls from square dancing. The music video prominently features the Rock Steady Crew. While in New York City looking for a support act for Bow Wow Wow, McLaren got the idea for the song when he went to an outdoor concert (known as a "Block Party") by Afrika Bambaataa and Universal Zulu Nation. This is where he was exposed to Hip-Hop for the first time and discovered the scratching technique he would use on this song. Most of the scratching and the beat of the song were composed by Trevor Horn. In the liner notes for Duck Rock, McLaren wrote that this track was "recorded with the World's Famous Supreme Team and Zulu singers backing them up with the words 'she's looking like a hobo.' The performance by the Supreme Team may require some explaining, but suffice to say they are DJs from New York City who have developed a technique using record players like instruments, replacing the power chord of the guitar with the needle of a gramophone, moving it manually backwards and forwards across the surface of a record. We call it scratching." Charisma Records were not initially keen on releasing the song, but relented after a strong positive response to the first broadcast of the track by DJ Kid Jensen. The single peaked at #9 on the UK Singles Chart and #33 on the US Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Why Me? (12" Mix) (7:03) 02.Irene Cara - Why Me? (Instrumental Dubb) (4:48) "Why Me?" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Keith Forsey and performed by Irene Cara. The song was the first official single to be lifted from Cara's 1983 album, What a Feelin', although the album also featured the worldwide number one single "Flashdance... What a Feeling", which had been released six months earlier. "Why Me?" continued Cara's run of hit singles, reaching the Top 20 on the Hot 100. It was even more successful in Australia and several European countries, where it peaked within the Top 5.
Tracklist: 01.Nik Kershaw - I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Dance Mix) (6:00) 02.Nik Kershaw - Dark Glasses (4:17) "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" is a song written and performed by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was his first single, released in 1983 to little success, but was re-released in 1984 and became his highest charting hit, peaking at no. 2 in the UK. The song was included on Kershaw's debut album Human Racing. "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" first charted in November 1983, though despite spending 8 weeks in the UK Top 100, only reached number 47. Released on September 16, 1983 this 12" includes the rare first release of the song remixed by Mickey Modern and Phil Harding.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (12" Remix Cold End) (5:32) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Jolene (Live) (3:36) "Twist of Fate" is a song recorded by English-born Australian singer Olivia Newton-John for the soundtrack to the 1983 film Two of a Kind. It was written by Peter Beckett and Steve Kipner, and produced by David Foster. It reached number four in Australia and Canada, while peaking at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 in January 1984. Billboard ranked it as number 42 on its listing of the top 100 singles of 1984. **The 12″ Remix of “Twist Of Fate” is exclusive to the France and Japan 12″ singles and differs from the version released previously in the USA, Canada, Australia and Sweden which had a fade ending to the mix. For this 12″ the track is about ten seconds longer with a cold ending. The b-side "Jolene" was recorded live in Ogden, Utah during Olivia's 1982 "Physical World Tour". Olivia had previuosly recorded the Dolly Parton penned song for her 1976 album "Come On Over". I have previously posted the Japan 12" however this is a new transfer.
Tracklist: 01.Angela - Fantasy (4:00) 02.Angela - Painted Love (3:46) 03.Angela - I Gotta Little Love (6:40) “Fantasy” is a single by Angela a studio project of husband/wife duo Angela and Ingo Werner formed in 1981 in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Ingo had classical training in bassoon and piano at the Akademie für Tonkunst in Darmstadt from 1966-70. He joined Krautrock band My Solid Ground in 1971 before going on to form his own project Baba Yaga in 1974. In the late 70s he formed the ensemble AIR with Armin Stöwe and Reinhard Karwatky. The project debuted with a a concert at ARS Electronica Competition in Linz, Austria 1980, which they won. Klaus Schulze was on the jury with Wendy Carlos and Robert Moog - but more importantly, Angela was in the audience. Two days later, Ingo told the band he needed a singer, so they asked Angela, and recorded two albums for RCA between 1981-82 before being dropped. Ingo wanted to work on a new project that involved dancers and live video. They recruited American performance artist Jyl Porch, who was living in Munich, to assist with choreography with her friend Kirsten McKenley. Jyl ended up recording her own album first, which gained interest from Klaus Schulze, who helped them secure a deal with EMI in 1983. Later that year, the trio recorded 4 songs that would be released on Angela ‘Fantasy’ single on 7” and 12” formats in 1984. The music on ‘Fantasy’ was completely created with computer software of Ingo’s own design. The concept of a polyrhythmic, polyphonic, and polydynamic sequencer was realized by Ingo after a visit to Wolfgang Palm in Hamburg. He paired his sequencer with Palm’s legendary PPG Wave Computer System, allowing for more dynamic and nuanced programming. Angela programmed the music, sang, and wrote the lyrics to “Painted Love”, while Ingo arranged and played all electronics and keyboards. Jyl wrote the lyrics for “Fantasy” and the slow and sleazy, electronic disco B-side “I Gotta Little Love”, where she also sings background vocals and the “hot little flame” rap.
Tracklist: 01.Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood (Ash 48) (7:45) 02.Amii Stewart - Light My Fire (137 Disco Heaven) (7:33) Celebrating Pride Month! "Knock on Wood" is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Floyd. In 1979 American soul/disco singer Amii Stewart released a disco version of the song. It reached number one in the U.S. charts in April 1979; it also made it to the soul singles and disco charts, becoming the best-known version of the song. This recording was co-produced by Simon May. It reached the Top 10 twice in the UK, first in 1979 (peaking at number 6) and again in a remixed version backed with "Light My Fire" / "137 Disco Heaven" in 1985 (peaking at number 7). "Knock On Wood" would become one of the "anthems for the LGBTQ community."
Tracklist: 01.Dan Hartman - Get Outta Town (Extended Mix) (5:36) 02.Dan Hartman - Get Outta Town (Extended Dub) (4:26) 03.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (M&M Extended Mix) (7:39) 04.Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You (M&M Dub) (5:05) "Get Outta Town" (a.k.a. "Fletch, Get Outta Town") is a song by American musician-singer-songwriter Dan Hartman, released as a single in 1985 from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Fletch. It was written by Hartman and Charlie Midnight, and was produced by Hartman and Richard Landis. After Hartman's international success with "I Can Dream About You", along with the same-titled album released in 1984, it seemed that Hartman would continue gaining hit singles, especially after the album spawned another two American Top 40 singles "We Are the Young" and "Second Nature". However, when "Get Outta Town" was released, the single failed to make an impact in America or Europe. It was not a major success in the UK either, although it did manage to enter the Top 100 at #99 for a single week (16 November 1985). This was despite a UK re-issue of "I Can Dream About You" entering the Top 10 only a month before. Hartman wouldn't make another appearance in the UK charts as a solo artist again until 1995 with "Keep the Fire Burnin'".
Tracklist: 01.DATA - Stop (Remix) (6:08) 02.DATA - Blow (Remix) (6:18) "Stop (Remix) / Blow (Remix)" is a 12" single released by UK new wave group DATA, formed in 1979 by George Kajanus (formerly of the group 'Sailor'. The single was released in both the UK and US on August 17, 1985 and features remixes by Ivan Ivan and Scott Blackwell. Both tracks are from the group's third and final album "Elegant Machinery".
Tracklist: 01.Det Reirruc - Axel F (Radio Edit) (6:17) 02.Det Reirruc - Axel F (Club Version) (4:58) 03.Club's Rappers - Like Eddie Did (Radio Edit) (7:10) 04.Club's Rappers - Like Eddie Did (Club Mix) (6:12) "Axel F" is the electronic instrumental theme from the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop originally performed by Harold Faltermeyer. For this rather odd bootleg 12" The "Axel F" mixes are credited to one "Det Reirruc" which is actually Ted Currier spelled backwards, Currier was a New York City radio jockey, first with WKTU for two years then for two years with WBLS. Thereafter he started to work for EMI/Liberty Records. He also launched the Studio 92 / 92KTU dance parties, based on radio tapes using station's compressors and levels specifics for the mixes.
Ted Currier was the direct inspiration to Shep Pettibone's "Master Mix" tapes. Ted Currier went on to become a producer and somgwriter working on George Clinton’s immortal "Atomic Dog", and producing hits for Sly Fox, the Boogie Boys, Sweet Sensation and Tony Terry. "Axel F" also features the legendary 80s remix crew The Latin Rascals, who are given an "edited by" credit on the label. The b-side is a rap tune about the career of Eddie Murphy by the unknown group Club's Rappers.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Call Me - The Indiscriminate (Kitchen Sink) Mix (6:38) 02.Go West - Eye To Eye (The Horizontal Mix) (5:10) 03.Go West - The Man In My Mirror (4:30) "Call Me" is a 1985 song by the British band Go West, released as the second single from the band's self-titled debut album. The song reached #12 in the UK Charts and #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles Chart on June 1, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Call Me (The Indiscriminate Mix) (6:12) 02.Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Complete Underhang Mix) (6:42) “Call Me” is a 1985 song by the British band Go West, released as the second single from the band’s self-titled debut album. The song reached #12 in the UK Charts and #54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles Chart on June 1, 1985. According to Discogs: Call Me (The Indiscriminate Mix) is 28 seconds shorter than the UK "Kitchen Sink" version of this mix (a section is edited out as opposed to an early fade). We Close Our Eyes (Complete Underhang Mix) is the same mix as "We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Mix)" found on the UK 12".
Tracklist: 01.Natalie Cole - Dangerous (Vocal Extended Version) (6:04) 02.Natalie Cole - Dangerous (Dub Version) (6:21) 03.Natalie Cole - Dangerous (A Cappella) (4:15) "Dangerous" is a 1985 single by American singer, songwriter, and actress Natalie Cole, released as the first single from the album of the same name. "Dangerous" peaked at #57 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 5, 1985. The song did much better on the Dance chart reaching #6 and #16 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Stephanie Mills - Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") (12" Version) (4:44) 02.Stephanie Mills - Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") (Instrumental) (4:44) 03.Stephanie Mills - Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") (12" Edit) (5:26) Bit By Bit (Theme From "Fletch") is a 1985 single by American R&B/soul singer and songwriter Stephanie Mills released as the theme for the film "Fletch" starring Chevy Chase. Produced and written by Harold Faltermeyer the single peaked at #52 on the US Billboard Hot R&B chart on August 16, 1985 spending nine weeks on the survey. "Bit By Bit" aslo peaked at #15 dance and #78 on the Billboard Hot100.
Tracklist: 01.This Island Earth - Take Me To The Fire (Extended Version) (6:18) 02.This Island Earth - Pearl Of Love (5:46) 03.This Island Earth - Take Me To The Fire (Instrumental) (4:16) "Take Me To The Fire" is a song by new wave band from Liverpool This Island Earth. The band signed with Magnet Records Ltd. and a recording session with German music producer Zeus B. Held in June 1984 made way for the production of two singles before the band disappeared into 80s obscurity. The band id record a full length LP but it was shelved and has never been released.
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Tracklist: 01.Helen Reddy - Make Love To Me (Disco Mix) (6:38) 02.Helen Reddy - Your So Good (3:00) RIP Helen Maxine Reddy (25 October 1941 – 29 September 2020) Helen Reddy was an Australian-born singer and actress. She is often referred to as the “Queen of 70s Pop”. In the 1970s, she enjoyed international success, especially in the United States, where she placed fifteen singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Six of those 15 songs made the Top 10 and three of those songs reached No. 1, including her signature hit “I Am Woman.” She also placed 25 singles on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts. Fifteen of those singles made the Top 10 and 8 of those reached No. 1. She was the first artist to ever win the coveted American Music Award for “Favorite Pop/Rock Female” artist. She was also the first Australian to win a Grammy Award and to have three #1 hits in the same year. In 1979 Helen Reddy released the disco hit “Make Love to Me” from her album “Reddy”. This was her only song to make it on to Billboard’s R&B chart where it peaked at No. 59. A year earlier in 1978, Kelly Marie had a pop hit in Australia with this tune where it peaked at No. 5.
Tracklist: 01.Big Country - In A Big Country (Pure Mix) (6:19) 02.Big Country - All Of Us (4:09) 03.Big Country - In A Big Country (3:56) “In a Big Country” is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country from their 1983 debut studio album The Crossing released in early summer 1983. The single reached its highest overall national position in Canada, hitting No. 3 on the RPM Top Singles Chart on November 26, 1983. The song reached No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1983. The song was released in the US in the fall of 1983 and peaked at No. 3 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December of that year. The band is often described as a one-hit wonder for the popularity of “In a Big Country” in the United States, though they continued to have success in Europe and were a prolific touring band famous for their live shows more than their studio albums. Frontman Stuart Adamson once remarked about the song in an interview, part of which was shown on a VH1 special celebrating “one-hit-wonders” that, “If we’re known for nothing more than just that one song, I’d be pretty happy with that.”
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Over My Head (Special Extended Remix) (5:02) 02.Toni Basil - Over My Head (Instrumental) (3:40) "Over My Head" is a song by American singer Toni Basil. It was featured on her self-titled 1983 album,and reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the US Dance chart. A music video for the song was released, directed by Basil and Michelle Simmons. The video was nominated for "Best Choreography" at the first MTV Music Video Awards, in 1984. The video lost, however, to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Tracklist: 01.Katrina And The Waves - Plastic Man (Expanded Version) (5:31) 02.Katrina And The Waves - Going Down To Liverpool (3:45) “Plastic Man” is an early single by British-American rock band Katrina and the Waves released in 1984 in the UK. The single was issued before the band had international sucess with their hit “Walking on Sunshine”. The b-side “Going Down To Liverpool” was written by Katrina And The Waves guitarist Kimberley Rew. The song was first released on the band’s 1982 EP titled Shock Horror! (with the band then simply named The Waves) and also included on their 1983 debut album Walking on Sunshine, which was only released in Canada. The version included on both releases featured Rew on lead vocals. When the band signed with major label Capitol Records, the song was re-recorded with Katrina Leskanich on lead vocals and included on their 1985 self-titled album . Although never released as a single, it was featured as the b-side of two of the bands’ singles, Plastic Man and their breakthrough hit Walking on Sunshine. The song was also covered by girl group The Bangles in 1985.
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Tracklist: 01.Bow Wow Wow - The Mile High Club (4:00) 02.Bow Wow Wow - C30,C60,C90 Go! (6:07) "The Mile High Club" is a UK promo omly single recorded by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. The single was produced as an invitation to an event at Markthalle Club in Hamburg, Germany. A similiar release under the title " Studio 54 New York Presents The Mile High Club" was also issued for the band's event at Studio 54 in New Yorka, around 2000 copies were pressed and given out at both events.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake (Super Mix) (6:23) 02.Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake (Single Version) (4:20) 03.Duran Duran - Secret Oktober (2:45) "Union of the Snake" is the ninth single by the English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 17 October 1983. "Union of the Snake" was the lead single from the band's third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), and preceded its release by one month. It was originally titled, "The Union at Stake", when the band were interviewed on The Oxford Road Show in March 1983 before their first performance of "Is there something I should know?" on U.K. television. It became one of Duran Duran's most popular singles, hitting number one on the US Cash Box and peaking at number three on both the US Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks at the end of 1983. Further chart movement was prevented by "Say Say Say" by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson and "Say It Isn’t So" by Daryl Hall and John Oates. It also reached number three on the UK Singles chart. After a songwriting session near Cannes in France, much of the band's third album was recorded at George Martin's AIR Studios on the Caribbean island of Montserrat with producer Alex Sadkin, then mixed at 301 Studios in Sydney. Mixing for "Union of the Snake" was done right up to the last minute before the tapes had to be turned over to EMI for pressing. Lyricist Simon Le Bon (notoriously reticent about explaining his oblique lyrics) hinted in the Duran Duran lyric book The Book of Words that the borderline might be one between the conscious and subconscious minds. In later interviews, he proclaimed that it was a reference to Tantric sex. Drummer Roger Taylor stated that the beat and drum track was based upon David Bowie's 1983 single "Let's Dance". The B-side to "Union of the Snake" was the atmospheric piece "Secret Oktober". Twenty-four hours before the master tapes of the single were to be delivered to EMI for distribution, singer Simon Le Bon and keyboardist Nick Rhodes wrote and mixed the B-side "Secret Oktober" in an all-night recording session. **The "Super Mix" contained on this Japan 12" single is also titled "Monkey Mix" on other releases.
Tracklist: 01.Julie Brown - I Like 'Em Big And Stupid (2:41) 02.Julie Brown - Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun (4:40) 03.Julie Brown - I Like 'Em Big And Stupid (Extended Dance Mix) (5:00) "I Like 'Em Big and Stupid" was the debut single by comedian and singer Julie Brown. It was self-released by Brown in 1983 in 12-inch and 7-inch vinyl formats. The song is a 1980s-style pop song with comedic lyrics about the protagonist's desire for a handsome, hunky muscle-stud who is not very bright (or as she sings, "Superman with a lobotomy"). The 12-inch version contained an extended dance mix and the B-side on all releases, "The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun", was played on The Dr. Demento Show, and received airplay on Top 40 and Modern Rock stations around the US in 1984. Both songs appeared that year on Brown's next release, Goddess in Progress. Brown re-recorded the song for her 1987 album Trapped in the Body of a White Girl, and it was filmed for inclusion in Earth Girls Are Easy, but this sequence was ultimately removed from the movie (the scene is included in the DVD extras) though it is heard playing in the background during a scene in the film. Additionally, Brown performed the song in the stage version of Earth Girls. The cover of the single is a pastiche of the back cover of Madonna's Like a Virgin record. Brown would go on to be known for making fun of Madonna, particularly in her scathing mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful. **The b-side shows just how much life has changed since the song was recorded. In today's gun violence culture "Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun" would have never been recorded or even played on mainstream radio.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - Beat It (4:17) 02.Michael Jackson - Burn This Disco Out (3:40) 03.The Jacksons - Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough (Live Version) (4:25) "Beat It" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth studio album, Thriller (1982). It was produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Quincy Jones encouraged Jackson to include a rock song on the album, though Jackson had never previously shown an interest in the genre. Jackson later said of "Beat It", "I wanted to write a song, the type of song that I would buy if I were to buy a rock song... That is how I approached it and I wanted the children to really enjoy it—the school children as well as the college students." Following the successful Thriller singles "The Girl Is Mine" and "Billie Jean", "Beat It" was released on February 14, 1983 as the album's third single. "Beat It" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, staying there for three weeks. It also charted at number one on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. Billboard ranked the song No. 5 for 1983. It is certified 5x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With over 7 million copies sold worldwide, it is one of the best-selling singles of all time. "Beat It" was a number one hit in Europe, reaching number one in Spain and the Netherlands. The single, along with its music video, helped propel Thriller into becoming the best-selling album of all time. "Beat It" received the 1984 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, as well as two American Music Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Carol Lynn Townes - Believe In The Beat (Special Dance Mix) (5:57) 02.Carol Lynn Townes - Believe In The Beat (Instrumental) (4:29) "Believe In The Beat" was the second single released by American soul singer Carol Lynn Townes. The song was produced by Ollie Brown for the film, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, in which Townes appeared at the end, performing the song. "Believe In The Beat" peaked at #109 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, #25 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #20 on Billboard's Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, #65 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart, staying on the chart for 6 weeks, and #56 on the U.K. Singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Golden Earring - Clear Night Moonlight (12" Version) (4:48) 02.Golden Earring - Fist In Glove (3:26) "Clear Night Moonlight" is a 1984 song by Dutch band Golden Earring. It was the second single from their album N.E.W.S. (NorthEastWestSouth). The single was only released in Europe where it peaked at #6 Nederlandse Top 40 and #13 on the Belgian Ultrtop chert.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Borderline (New Mix) (6:54) 02.Madonna - Lucky Star (New Mix) (7:13) "Borderline" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut album Madonna (1983). It was released on February 15, 1984, by Sire Records as the album's fifth single. Written and composed by its producer Reggie Lucas. In the United States, "Borderline" became Madonna's first top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number ten in June 1984. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number two after it was re-released as a single in 1986. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 10 or 20 in numerous European nations, while topping the singles chart of Ireland. In the United States Sire Records released "Borderline" and "Lucky Star" as a 12" single with remixes by Madonna's then-boyfriend John "Jellybean" Benitez. "Lucky Star" had been previously released as the fourth single from Madonna's debut album "Lucky Star" peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first single in her record-breaking string of 16 consecutive top-five hits. It also topped the Dance Club Songs chart with "Holiday". Internationally, "Lucky Star" reached the top ten in Canada, and the top twenty in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Long Version) (6:21) 02.Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Instrumental Version) (6:21) "Billie Jean" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on January 2, 1983, as the second single from Jackson's sixth studio album, Thriller (1982). It was written and composed by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. "Billie Jean" blends post-disco, rhythm and blues, funk and dance-pop. The lyrics describe a woman, Billie Jean, who claims that the narrator is the father of her newborn son, which he denies. Jackson said the lyrics were based on groupies' claims about his older brothers when he toured with them as the Jackson 5. "Billie Jean" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart within three weeks, and became Jackson's fastest-rising number one single since "ABC", "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There" in 1970, which he recorded as a member of the Jackson 5. It remained at number one for nine weeks on the chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 2 song for 1983. "Billie Jean" is certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. It was also a number one hit in the UK, France, Switzerland and Belgium for example, and reached the top ten in many other countries. "Billie Jean" was one of the best-selling singles of 1983, helping Thriller become the best-selling album of all time, and became Jackson's best-selling solo single. Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean" on the TV special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever won acclaim and was nominated for an Emmy Award. It introduced a number of Jackson's signatures, including the moonwalk and white sequined glove, and was widely imitated. The "Billie Jean" music video, directed by Steve Barron, was the first video by a black artist to be aired in heavy rotation on MTV. Along with the other videos produced for Thriller, it helped establish MTV's cultural importance and make music videos an integral part of popular music marketing. The spare, bass-driven arrangement of "Billie Jean" helped pioneer what one critic called "sleek, post-soul pop music". It also introduced a more paranoid lyrical style for Jackson, a trademark of his later music. "Billie Jean" was awarded honors including two Grammy Awards and an American Music Award. In a list compiled by Rolling Stone and MTV in 2000, the song was ranked as the sixth greatest pop song since 1963. In 2004, Rolling Stone placed it at number 58 on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. Frequently listed in magazine polls of the best songs ever made, "Billie Jean" was named the greatest dance record of all time by BBC Radio 2 listeners.
Tracklist: 01."Weird Al" Yankovic - I Lost On Jeopardy (12" Mix) (5:31) 02."Weird Al" Yankovic - Mr. Popeil (4:40) R.I.P. Alex trebek 1940-2020 "I Lost on Jeopardy" is a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic from his second album, "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D, released in 1984. The song is a parody of "Jeopardy" by The Greg Kihn Band, released in 1983, and its refrain "Our love's in jeopardy". The parody's lyrics center on the game show Jeopardy!, and features a guest vocal from Don Pardo, who announced for Jeopardy! from 1964 to 1975. The song was released just prior to the revival of Jeopardy! in 1984, though contrary to popular theory, the revival was already in the works and was not inspired by Yankovic's song. The song peaked at #81 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Billy Crystal - You Look Marvelous (Extended Version) (7:30) 02.Billy Crystal - You Look Marvelous (Dub Version) (7:23) "You Look Marvelous" is a 1985 novelty/dance track recorded by American comedian Billy Crystal. The songpeaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, and #17 in Canada. "You Look Marvelous" would also have an accompanying music video that had heavy rotation on MTV. Both the song and video features Crystal in character as his SNL persona of talk show host Fernando Lamas. The video features Lamas cruising around in what was at the time the world's longest stretch limousine, built by custom coach designer and builder Vini Bergeman, surrounded by models in bikinis. The accompanying album titled "Marvelous" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording at the 1986 Grammy Awards.
Tracklist: 01.Debbie Harry - Feel The Spin (Extended Dance Version) (6:46) 02.Debbie Harry - Feel The Spin (Dub Version) (4:32) "Feel the Spin" is a 1985 song by the American vocalist Debbie Harry, featured on the soundtrack album for the film Krush Groove (1985). The song was co-written by Harry and producers John "Jellybean" Benitez and Toni C. (the latter of whom would go on to collaborate with Harry again on many of her solo albums). Both producers went on to work with Whitney Houston on her 1988 hit "Love Will Save the Day", from her album Whitney. "Feel the Spin" was released as an extended 12" single on Warner Bros. Records / Geffen Records in the U.S. (where it charted on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart at #5). It was also released as a single in Canada, but not in the UK (though the track would surface in 1987 as the B-side of the UK singles "Free to Fall" and "In Love With Love.
Tracklist: 01.James Brown - Living In America (R&B Dance Version) (6:29) 02.James Brown - Living In America (Instrumental) (4:33) 03.James Brown - Living In America (LP Version) (4:42) "Living in America" is a 1985 song composed by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight and performed by James Brown. It was released as a single in 1985 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song entered the Billboard Top 40 on January 11, 1986, and remained on the chart for 11 weeks. It also became a top five hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart; it was his only top 10 single in the UK. It was his first Top 40 hit in ten years on the US pop charts, and it would also be his last. In 1987, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and won Brown a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The song was prominently featured in the film Rocky IV. In the film, Brown sings the song during Apollo Creed’s ring entrance, in reference to the character's patriotic image. It appeared on the Rocky IV soundtrack album. The song's co-writer Dan Hartman later included his recording of the song on his 1994 album Keep the Fire Burnin'.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes) (Dance Mix) (5:10) 02.Kim Carnes - Barking At Airplanes (Part II) (Dub Mix) (5:05) "Crazy in the Night (Barking at Airplanes)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes, released as the lead single from her ninth studio album, Barking at Airplanes (1985). The single reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and is Carnes' last top-40 entry to date. The track also reached number 24 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song also achieved some European chart success, in addition to giving Carnes a top-three entry in South Africa, her biggest since "Bette Davis Eyes" reached number one there in 1981.
Tracklist: 01.The Damned - Grimly Fiendish (The Bad Trip Mix) (5:08) 02.The Damned - Grimly Fiendish (7" Version) (3:48) 03.The Damned - Edward The Bear (3:50) "Grimly Fiendish" is a single by English band The Damned, released in 1985, the song was the band's biggest hit since 1979, reaching No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1985. The song takes its title (although misspelled for copyright reasons) from a character - Grimly Feendish - The Rottenest Crook in the World – in the UK children's Wham!, Pow! and Smash! comics from the 1960s, as well as Cor!, Shiver & Shake, Monster Fun and Buster in the 1970s and 1980s. Created by Leo Baxendale, Grimly is an over-ambitious and generally incompetent, childlike criminal mastermind, who is often shown wearing a long, black coat, starting initially as the villainous foil to Eagle-Eye, Junior Spy. Although popular enough to merit his own strip, the regular restructuring or shelving of his strip due to the comics he appeared in being merged with others meant that he never achieved longevity in any single publication, though he was a staple in many IPC/Fleetway comic annuals until the 1980s. The inspiration behind the song is a throwaway remark by a BBC Radio One DJ, who wondered whether anyone still remembered the character. The lyrics depict Grimly on trial for being a bad influence on children, but protesting that he was never given much of a chance (an allegory to his fate in the comic world).
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Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Living My Life (Long Version) (7:43) 02.Grace Jones - Living My Life (Dub Version) (4:16) "Living My Life" is a Grace Jones song released as a single in 1983. The track was originally recorded for the album of the same name, but for unknown reasons it did not make the final cut. It received a scarce 1983 release as a UK white label single and was officially released only in Portugal. A remixed version was released as the B-side to the UK reissue single of "Love Is the Drug" in 1986. The original long and dub versions are yet to be reissued on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Street Beat (Special Club Remix) (6:10) 02.Toni Basil - Street Beat (Dub Version) (4:27) "Street Beat" was a single released between Toni Basil's two solo albums in 1983. Without a music video, the single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did peak at #63 on the Hot Dance Club Play. Nearly a year later the track would be released as part of Toni's self-titled second album Toni Basil.
Tracklist: 01.Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (Blaster Mix) (6:08) 02.Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (Radio Remix) (4:40) 03.Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (Dub) (5:25) “Dancing in the Dark” is a 1984 song, written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. Adding up-tempo synthesizer riffs and some syncopation to his sound for the first time, it became his biggest hit and, as the first single released from the LP Born in the U.S.A., propelled it to become the best-selling album of Springsteen’s career. In a first-for-Springsteen effort to gain dance and club play for his music, Arthur Baker created the 12-inch “Blaster Mix” of “Dancing in the Dark”, wherein he reworked the album version. The remix was released on July 2, 1984. The result generated a lot of media buzz for Springsteen, as well as actual club play; the remix went to #7 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, and had the most sales of any 12-inch single in the United States in 1984. Released as a single prior to the album’s release, the song spent four weeks at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (his highest charting song to date) in June–July 1984 (it was kept off the #1 spot by Duran Duran’s “The Reflex” and that year’s song of the summer, Prince’s “When Doves Cry”). It did reach #1 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart. It was also the first of a record-tying seven top 10 hit singles to be released from Born in the U.S.A. “Dancing in the Dark” also held the #1 spot for six weeks on Billboard’s Top Rock Tracks chart. Although the song only peaked at #5 in Australia, it remained on the charts for most of 1984 and was that country’s highest selling single of the year. It spent a total of 64 weeks in the Top 100. In the UK, “Dancing in the Dark” originally reached number 28 in the UK Singles Chart when released in May 1984. However, the song was re-released in January 1985 and subsequently reached number 4 in the charts, becoming the 27th best-selling single of the year. The recording also won Springsteen his first Grammy Award, picking up the prize for Best Rock Vocal Performance in 1985. It also won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance. In the 1985 Rolling Stone readers poll, “Dancing in the Dark” was voted “Song of the Year”. The track has since gone on to earn further recognition and is as such listed one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
Tracklist: 01.David Bowie & Pat Metheny Group - This Is Not America (The Theme From The Original Motion Picture "The Falcon And The Snowman") (3:51) 02.David Bowie & Pat Metheny Group - This Is Not America (Instrumental) (3:51) "This Is Not America" is a song by English singer David Bowie and American jazz fusion band Pat Metheny Group, taken from the soundtrack to the 1985 film The Falcon and the Snowman.[1] It was released as a single in February 1985, reaching number 14 in the United Kingdom and number 32 in the United States. The instrumental song that "This Is Not America" is based on, was written by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays and is itself a song called "Chris", which was also included on the soundtrack for the film. Metheny later noted that Bowie's words were "profound and meaningful—and absolutely perfect for the film."
Tracklist: 01.Sting - Love Is The Seventh Wave (New Mix) (4:07) 02.Sting - Consider Me Gone (Live) (4:48) “Love Is the Seventh Wave” was the second single and second track from Sting’s 1985 solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. The song is supposedly about love being the seventh wave, or the strongest wave in a series of waves, thus wiping out any sort of problems. It concludes with a brief, self-mocking reference to Sting’s biggest hit song with The Police, “Every Breath You Take”, which had been about the dark side of love that leads to sexual jealousy and obsession. The single contained a different mix of the song than the album mix, as well as a live version of “Consider Me Gone.” “Love Is The Seventh Wave” debuted in the US Billboard Top 40 on November 23, 1985. The song remained in the top 40 for seventeen weeks peaking at #9.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Two Rivers (Extended Re-Mix) (7:21) 02.The Adventures - Love In Chains (Live) (3:26) 03.The Adventurers - Always (Live) (3:58) “Two rivers” is a single by Northern Irish rock band The Adventures, formed in Belfast in 1984. The song was written by guitarist Pat Gribben and reached number 96 in the UK Singles Chart it was released as the fourth and final single from the band’s debut album Theodore and Friends.
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Tracklist: 01.Peter Batah - Nobody's Stopping You (Vocal Version) (7:03) 02.Peter Batah - Nobody's Stopping You (Instrumental Version) (7:02) "Nobody's Stopping You" is a 1981 single by Canadian singer/songwriter Peter Batah. Batah released a handfull of single in the early and mid 1980's on Unidisc Records. He is associated with Lime founder Denis Lepage. Maybe an alter-ego...
Tracklist: 01.Hunters & Collectors - Talking To A Stranger (Edited Version) (3:54) 02.Hunters & Collectors - Talking To A Stranger (Album Version) (7:25) 03.Hunters & Collectors - Run Run Run (9:01) "Talking to a Stranger" is the second single by Australian band Hunters & Collectors, released in 1982. It was the only single to be released from Hunters & Collectors debut album. The song reached number 59 on the Australian Kent Music Report. "Talking to a Stranger", was released ahead of the album on July 12, 1982, and was accompanied by a music video directed by film maker Richard Lowenstein. At the 1982 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Debut Single. The song later appeared in the 1986 film "Dead End Drive-In.
Tracklist: 01.Cee Farrow - Should I Love You (12" Version) (7:20) 02.Cee Farrow - Should I Love You (Dub Version) (7:16) "Should I Love You" is a song by the German singer Cee Farrow, released in 1983 as the lead single from his debut album Red and Blue. It was written by Farrow and Lothar Krell, and produced by Andy Lunn. Released in North America only, the single reached No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for six weeks. Having signed with Rocshire Records, Farrow recorded his debut album, Red and Blue, between March and December 1982 at Hotline Studios. Released in 1983, "Should I Love You" was issued as the first single from the album. It became a minor hit in October 1983 when it peaked at No. 82 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached No. 91 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart. Shortly after the single and album's release, Rocshire began suffering legal issues when it was discovered that Rocshire had been financed by millions of dollars that Rocky Davis' wife, Shirley Davis, had embezzled from Hughes Aircraft while working as an accountant there. U.S. Federal Marshalls seized all of the label's assets, including master tapes, in January 1984. Farrow stepped away from the music business, but later made an attempt at a comeback with the 1991 single "Imagination". He died in 1993 in West Hollywood, California of a brain disease attributed to AIDS.
Tracklist: 01.Carol Jiani - Touch And Go Lover (Extended Version) (6:56) 02.Carol Jiani - Touch And Go Lover (Edited Version) (4:13) 03.Carol Jiani - Touch And Go Lover (Dub Version) (4:59) "Touch And Go Lover" is a 1984 single by Nigerian singer based in England, Carol Jiani. The song was her her last Joe LaGreca production, remixed for the US release by John Robie.
Tracklist: 01.Chaka Khan - This Is My Night (Extended Version) (6:11) 02.Chaka Khan - Caught In The Act (3:46) "This Is My Night" is a song by Chaka Khan from the album I Feel for You. The song went to number one for one week on the Billboard dance chart in 1985. The single also peaked at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the R&B chart. A variation of the song was used by HBO as its theme music for Next On bumpers and promos from May to November 1985 (as the centerpiece of the Make the Magic Shine campaign).
Tracklist: 01.R.E.M. - (Don't Go Back To) Rockville (Special Radio Edit) (3:54) 02.R.E.M. - Catapult (Recorded Live) (4:00) "(Don't Go Back To) Rockville" is the second and final single released by American rock band R.E.M. from its second studio album Reckoning. The song failed to chart on either the Billboard Hot 100 or the UK Singles Charts. The song was written by Mike Mills (credited to Berry/Buck/Mills/Stipe), in 1980, as a plea to his then girlfriend, Ingrid Schorr, not to return to Rockville, Maryland, where her parents lived. Schorr, who later became a journalist, has written about her amusement with the factual inaccuracies about her relationship with Mills and the background of the song that often appear in books about the band. Peter Buck has stated that the song was originally performed in a punk/thrash style, and that it was recorded for this single in its now more-familiar country-inspired arrangement as a joke aimed at R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Another Silent Day (Extended Remix) (6:23) 02.The Adventures - Another Silent Day (4:00) 03.The Adventures - Happy Depression (3:44) "Another Silent Day..." is the debut single from the Irish rock band the Adventures. The song reached #71 on the UK singles chart in September 1984.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Extended Re-Mix) (5:00) 02.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Band Mix) (4:03) 03.The Adventures - These Children (Recorded In Concert) (3:19) 04.The Adventures - Life During Wartime (Recorded In Concert) (3:47) “Send My Heart” is a song by Northern Irish band the Adventures, released in 1984 as the second single from their debut album Theodore and Friends. The song peaked at #62 in the UK and #24 in Germany as well as #44 in Italy, and #92 in Australia. This 12" contains remixes released for the European market.
Tracklist: 01.Two Minds Crack - The Hunger And The Greed (Extended Version) (5:44) 02.Two Minds Crack - The Hunger And The Greed (7" Version) (3:50) 03.Two Minds Crack - The Dream That Came Before (4:51) "The Hunger and The Greed" was the debut single by British new wave band formed in Port Talbot, Wales in 1980 by Kevin Jones, Mark Davies and Pete Martin. The single was lifted from the band's first and only album "The Victory Parade". "The Hunger And The Greed" had some popularity in Italy and Spain but did not chart in the UK.
Tracklist: 01.Ultravox - Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (USA Extended Mix) (7:44) 02.Ultravox - One Small Day (Club Version) (7:48) "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes" is the second single from Lament, Ultravox's seventh studio album, released in 1984. The single effectively put Ultravox back on the map, peaking at no. 3 in the UK Singles Chart, and reaching the top 10 in several European countries. The song also entered the Australian and Canadian Top 75 but failed to chart in the US. The Steve Thompson USA "Extended" Mix is unique to this North American release. The North American release also includes "One Small Day (Club Version)" which had previously been released as the first single from Lament. It peaked at no. 27 in the UK Singles Chart. The cover states both titles as being "Special Re-Mix". These mixes do exist, but not on this US release.
Tracklist: 01.9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You (4:56) 02.9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You (Re-mixed Version) (7:04) 03.9.9 - Little Bitty Women (4:26) "All Of Me For All Of You" is the 1985 debut single by American R&B group 9.9 (American slang which means "nearly perfect"). The group consisted of members Margo Thunder, Leslie Jones (1962-2013), and Wanda Perry. The group formed in 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts. "All Of Me For All Of You" reached #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The group performed on Soul Train, American Bandstand, and Solid Gold. They also provided backing vocals for a single with Patti LaBelle called "Shy". The group continued until 1987, when disputes over material, production and personal matters forced the group to disband.
Tracklist: 01.Agnetha Fältskog - I Won't Let You Go (Extended Re-Mix Version) (6:00) 02.Agnetha Fältskog - You're There (3:28) "I Won't Let You Go" is the first single from Agnetha Fältskog's second English solo-album Eyes of a Woman. The song was composed by Fältskog with lyrics by producer Eric Stewart, formerly of the group 10cc. The track reached the Top 10 in Sweden and Belgium, but due to the lack of promotion, "I Won't Let You Go" proved unsuccessful in Britain, where it peaked at #84. The B-side of the single, "You're There", was also written by Fältskog and was the last song written by her to be released until the song, "I Keep Them On The Floor Beside My Bed" which was the closing track on her 2013 album, A.
Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Dance Remix) (5:52) 02.Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Dub) (6:58) 03.Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Short Version) (4:05) "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" (released in the United Kingdom as "We Don't Have To...") is American R&B vocalist Jermaine Stewart's first of three singles from 1986. The song was included on his second album Frantic Romantic, released that same year. "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" remains Stewart's biggest commercial success, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The single seemed to reflect more modesty when it came to sex in light of the AIDS pandemic at the time. In 1988, Stewart was interviewed by Donnie Simpson where Stewart spoke of the lyrical message within the song. "I think it made a lot of peoples' minds open up a little bit. We didn't only want to just talk about clothes, we wanted to extend that. We wanted to use the song as a theme to be able to say you don't have to do all the negative things that society forces on you. You don't have to drink and drive. You don't have to take drugs early. The girls don't have to get pregnant early. So the clothes bit of it was to get people's attention, which it did and I'm glad it was a positive message." The song reignited Stewart's popularity, as his previous single, "I Like It" had failed to make much impact as a follow-up to Stewart's moderately successful debut single, "The Word Is Out" ("I Like It" did not chart in either the US or the United Kingdom).
Tracklist: 01.NOMO - Red Lipstick (Vocal Mix) (6:04) 02.NOMO - Red Lipstick (Dub Mix) (5:34) "Red Lipstick" is a song by American New Wave band NOMO. The band was formed by lead vocalist David Batteau in 1985 the band released one album titled The Great Unknown then disbanded. "Red Lipstick" was co-written and featured backing vocals by American singer/songwriter Michael Sembello best kbown for his hit single "Maniac".
Tracklist: 01.Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money) (Versión Latina) (5:28) 02.Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Dub For Money) (4:49) "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)" was originally released in 1985. The song was written during the Pet Shop Boys' formative years, in 1983. According to Neil Tennant, the main lyrical concept came while in a recording studio in Camden Town when Chris Lowe asked him to make up a lyric based around the line "Let's make lots of money". The first version of the song, recorded with the duo's first producer, Bobby Orlando, was not released; upon signing with record label Parlophone, they re-recorded the song with J. J. Jeczalik (of Art of Noise) and Nicholas Froome. Parlophone released the original "Dance Mix" along with a second 12" which included "Version Latina" and "Dub For Money" featuring additional remix by The Latin Rascals. Many of the 12" single releases were mispressed with incorrect mixes on the records along with incorrect mix titles on the sleeves and labels. The 1985 version peaked at #116 in the UK, and #63 in Australia not charting in the USA. The sleeve on this 12" incorectly lists "Dance Mix" on the A-side which is actually "Version Latina", "In The Night" is not included on this release the b-side actually plays "Dub For Mobey". The original "Dance Mix" is included on the Canada 12" which I previously posted.
Tracklist: 01.Private Lives - Living In A World (Turned Upside Down) (5th Ammendment) (6:36) 02.Private Lives - Because You're Young (5:54) 03.Private Lives - Living In A World (Turned Upside Down) (7" Mix) (3:30) 04.Private Lives - Breakup (7" Mix) (2:57) "Living In A World (Turned Upside Down)" is the fifth single released by British duo Private Lives released in January 1984. It was written by John Adams and produced by Adams and Pete Schwier. The single peaked at No. 53 on the British singles charts in February of that year, remaining in the top 100 for five weeks. The success of the single was helped by a support slot on Hall and Oates' tour of the United Kingdom. The band only released on LP titled "Prejudice and Pride".
Tracklist: 01.Russia Heat - Tell Me Your Name (4:13) 02.Russia Heat - Erotic Pink (5:44) 03.Russia Heat - Tell Me Your Name (Copenhagen Mix) (6:40) "Tell Me Your Name" is the debut 12" single by Danish band Russia Heat. Russia Heat were the first electronic dance music act in Denmark, choking the public with a new type of music that originated from the UK. Unfortunately, the group had diverging views on how to follow up on their initial success with "Tell Me Your Name" and after a change in line-up and a second 12" the band disappeared into 80s onscurity.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Feel The Raindrops (Extended Version) (4:55) 02.The Adventures - Nowhere Near Me (4:31) 03.The Adventures - Tristesse En Vitesse (4:01) "Feel the Raindrops" was the third single released by Irish rock band the Adventures. The song was taken from the band's debut LP Theodore and Friends. "Feel the Raindrops" debuted on the UK singles chart on June 29, 1985 peaking at #58.
Tracklist: 01.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Across The Sea Mix) (6:12) 02.The Adventures - Send My Heart (Instrumental) (5:16) "Send My Heart" is a song by Northern Irish band the Adventures, released in 1984 as the second single from their debut album Theodore and Friends also titled The Adventures in the US. The song peaked at #62 in the UK and #24 in Germany as well as #44 in Italy, and #92 in Australia. The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the horror movie Demons (Italian: Dèmoni) the same year.
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Tracklist: 01.David Bowie - Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (Edited Version) (4:08) 02.David Bowie - Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (OZ Extended Version) (9:23) "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter David Bowie, released as the title track of the 1982 erotic horror film Cat People. Recorded in July 1981, the song was written by Bowie with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder. The 1981 recording has been described as one of "the finest of Bowie's recordings of the 1980s". A re-recorded version of the song, created a year and a half later, appears on the album Let's Dance (1983). The director Paul Schrader engaged Bowie for a theme song in 1981, with Moroder having already recorded most of the music. Bowie was to put lyrics to the main theme. The song itself, in keeping with the dark tone of the film, has some goth rock influences, with Bowie singing in a deep baritone croon while being backed up by a female chorus. Bowie's octave leap on the word "gasoline" has been called "a magnificent moment" and "among the most thrilling moments he ever committed to tape". Because of Moroder's contract, the single was issued by MCA Records. The full-length 6:45 version appeared on the soundtrack album, the U.S. , and European 12" single's, while a 4:08 edited version was made for the 7" release. The single reached No. 26 in the UK, No. 13 in Canada and No. 67 in the US - Bowie's biggest hit there since "Golden Years". It peaked at No. 1 in New Zealand, remaining there for three weeks, as well as in Sweden for four weeks. It was also No. 1 in Norway for seven consecutive weeks, and then returned to the top for a further week. The single was released three separate times by MCA, first in March 1982 with "Cat People" as the A-side, then again two months later with "Paul's Theme" as the A-side, and finally in November 1982 with "Cat People" back on the A-side. Yugoslav-born Hungarian composer Sylvester Levay contributed to the orchestration. In December 1982, Bowie re-recorded the song for his album Let's Dance, released the following year. This version was also released as the B-side to the title track's single release, and performed on Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour. He had originally planned on using the original version of the song, but Moroder's label MCA Records refused to license it to EMI America. In the re-recorded version of the song, Stevie Ray Vaughan provided the guitar solos and riffs in the song. **Although the disc label gives a duration of 6:41 for side B, this 12″ contains an over 9 minute long extended version. According to some sources the Australian 12″ was mistakenly pressed with this longer version, and remains up to now unreleased in any other form.
Tracklist: 01.Taco - Puttin’ On The Ritz (Extended Version) (6:02) 02.Taco - Livin’ In My Dream World (3:09) "Puttin' On the Ritz" is a song written by Irving Berlin. He wrote it in May 1927 and first published it on December 2, 1929. In 1982, singer Taco released a synth-pop cover version of "Puttin' On the Ritz" as a single from his album After Eight. The single was accompanied by a music video, the original version of which contains characters in blackface and has since been banned from many networks. An alternative version eliminates many shots of the blackface characters, though some remain. The cover also musically references other Irving Berlin songs, such as "There's No Business Like Show Business", "Alexander's Ragtime Band", and "White Christmas". The single was a global hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Irving Berlin, then 95, the oldest ever living songwriter to have one of his compositions enter the top ten. It was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over one million copies. It was Taco's only hit in the United States. This version of the song was ranked No. 53 in VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s special. The song topped the charts in Sweden and New Zealand, and it entered the Top 5 in numerous countries including Australia, Norway, Austria, and Canada.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - What I Want (84 Dance Mix) (5:53) 02.Dead Or Alive - The Stranger (Re-recorded Version) (4:53) "What I Want" is a song written and recorded by English band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released in August 1983 as the second single from Dead or Alive's debut album Sophisticated Boom Boom. The song was not a success when originally released, peaking at number eighty-eight in the UK Singles Chart. After Dead or Alive's UK top-forty success of "That's the Way (I Like It)", "What I Want" was re-issued in June 1984. It did not fare much better during its second chart run, placing only one position higher, at number eighty-seven. This 12" is the 1984 re-issue which includes an alternate "Dance Mix" than what appeared on the 1983 version. "The Stranger" was originally released in 1982 as an independant single on Black Eyes Records. After it’s realease Dead Or Alive was signed to Epic Records and re-recorded the song for the b-side release of "What I Want" the song did not appear on the original "Sophisticated Boom Boom" LP.
Tracklist: 01.General Public - Tenderness (Longer Version) (6:00) 02.General Public - Tenderness (Shorter Version) (4:09) 03.General Public - Limited Balance (Longer Version) (6:47) "Tenderness" is a song by British new wave band General Public from their 1984 album All the Rage, on I.R.S. Records. The song’s lyrics tell about a man who really needs tenderness to feel like a man. "Tenderness" peaked at #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 17, 1984. In pop culture the song was used at the end of the films Weird Science and Clueless, and featured on both soundtracks.
Tracklist: 01.Jackie Moore - This Time Baby (7:13) 02.Jackie Moore - This Time Baby (Instrumental Version) (6:17) "This Time Baby" is a song written by the songwriting team Bell and James which, after being introduced by the O'Jays in 1978, became a 1979 disco hit for Jackie Moore. American R&B singer Jackie Moore recorded "This Time Baby" in the November 1978 Sigma Sound sessions for her debut Columbia Records album release I'm on My Way, Moore recording "This Time Baby" at the suggestion of her husband (then her fiancé) Calvin Hopkins who had heard the track on the O'Jays' album So Full of Love. Philly soul virtuoso Bobby Eli, who oversaw Moore's sessions, was also producing the Atlantic Starr album Straight to the Point at Sigma Sound, and Atlantic Starr members Clifford Archer (bass), Porter Carroll (drums), David Lewis (guitar), Wayne Lewis (percussion), and Joseph Phillips (keyboards) played on "This Time Baby" plus four other tracks on the I'm On My Way album. Issued as the album's lead single in May 1979, "This Time Baby" reached number one on the disco chart in Billboard magazine for one week in August 1979, crossing over to the Billboard R&B chart to spend seven weeks in that chart's top 40 with a peak of number 24. "This Time Baby" was afforded higher chart peaks on the R&B hit rankings in Billboard's rival "music trades": Cashbox and Record World, reaching number 18 on both magazine's R&B charts: also "This Time Baby" reached the lower end of the top 100 singles ranking in Record World peaking at number 94. **Originally released in 1979, this is a 1984 reissue with a previously unavailable instrumental version. Picture sleeve uses same photograph as her 1980 "With Your Love" LP.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Murder Mix) (8:00) 02.Dead Or Alive - Misty Circles (Extended Version) (9:10) “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” is a song by British band Dead or Alive on their 1985 album Youthquake. The song was the first UK number-one hit by the Stock Aitken Waterman production trio. Released in November 1984, the record reached number one in March 1985, taking 17 weeks to get there. On the US Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at no. 11 on 17 August of that year. Coincidentally this 12" was released on this date 36 years ago today. According to Pete Burns, 12-inch singles comprised over 70% of the original sales of You Spin Me Round, and because these were regarded by the record label as promotional tools rather than sales, the band had to threaten legal action against the label before they received the royalties on them.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (Performance Mix) (7:27) 02.Dead Or Alive - Mighty Mix (Part 2) (7:47) Released one month after the "Murder Mix" this is the second Japan 12" release for "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) issued on July 21, 1985. Dead or Alive's vocalist Pete Burns states in his autobiography that he composed "You Spin Me Round" by using two existing songs as inspiration for creating something new: How did I write "Spin Me"? I listened to Luther Vandross's 'I Wanted Your Love'. It's not the same chord structure, but then that's the way I make music – I hear something and I sing another tune over it. I didn't sit and study the Luther Vandross album – I heard the song and it locked. I'm trying to structure the music and I know what I want. It's like do this, do this, do this - and suddenly it hits. I don't want to do Luther Vandross's song, but I can still sing the same pattern over it. And there was another record, by Little Nell, called "See You 'Round Like A Record". So I had those two, Van Dross and Little Nell and – bingo! – done deal.
— Pete Burns, Freak Unique (2007) According to Burns, the record company was unenthusiastic about "You Spin Me Round", to such an extent that Burns had to take out a £2,500 loan to record it, then once it had been recorded "the record company said it was awful. It was unanimous – it was awful, it was rubbish." Burns states that the band had to fund production of the song's video themselves. The strings were based on Richard Wagner's classical piece "Ride of the Valkyries". Interviewed for BBC Radio 4's The Reunion: The Hit Factory, in April 2015, Burns said that the confrontational attitude of the producers was met with an equally confrontational attitude from the band and that this led to "quite a bad vibe" for the entirety of the studio time, describing the experience as "a time of intense friction".
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Tracklist: 01.Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself (Long Version) (4:51) 02.Billy Idol - Untouchables (3:36) 03.Billy Idol - Mony Mony (5:02) 04.Billy Idol - Baby Talk (3:12) "Don't Stop" is the first solo release by rock singer Billy Idol. Released in the US in 1981, it contains a cover of Tommy James and the Shondells' UK #1 "Mony Mony," that would become a later hit for him as a live version in 1987. It also contains the song "Dancing with Myself", which had previously been a commercially unsuccessful single release for Idol's former band Gen X in the United Kingdom in 1980. "Dancing With Myself" (from that band's LP Kiss Me Deadly) was not re-recorded for the Don't Stop EP release but was remixed from Gen X's 6:05 minute long extended version of the song and edited down into 4:50 minutes, from which a drum solo and chorus section were removed. "Untouchables" is another Gen X song taken from the 1980 album Kiss Me Deadly, which was re-recorded for Don't Stop. The EP peaked at #71 on the Billboard 200 and generated considerable anticipation for the full-length album Billy Idol, released the following year. For this promo release the track listing is in a different order on the vinyl than on other releases and what is listed on the sleeve.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (Night Version) (6:17) 02.Duran Duran - Khanada (3:26) 03.Duran Duran - Fame (3:17) 04.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (5:30) "Nite Romantics" is a 12" vinyl EP by British new wave band Duran Duran, released in Japan by Toshiba EMI Ltd during 1981. Featuring four Duran Duran album related recordings, the EP was released in a unique promo stickered picture sleeve with a black Japanese New Romantics obi-strip and lyric insert. The sleeve includes a band biography in Japanese text, with Duran Duran photography taken at the Rum Runner nightclub in Birmingham. Nite Romantics includes the Night Version's of "Planet Earth", and "Girls On Film", tracks released on 12" single editions in various countries. There is also a cover version of David Bowie's "Fame", an artist who Duran Duran supported during his 1987 US leg of The Glass Spider Tour. "Nite Romantics" was the first ever 12" EP released by Duran Duran, and became a highly imported record all over the world due to Duran Duran's popularity by 1982. This was also the first Japanese import record that I ever bought.
Tracklist: 01.Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love (6:21) 02.Kelly Marie - New York At Night (5:05) "Feels Like I'm in Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Ray Dorset with his band Mungo Jerry in 1977. In 1979, Scottish singer Kelly Marie recorded the song for Pye Records. The song was a sleeper hit on the Scottish club scene before breaking through nationally in the summer of 1980, reaching the top of the UK Singles Chart in September. The following year, aided by a number of remixes the song became a club hit in the US, reaching number ten on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart. Re-released on the Calibre record label with a new B-side "New York at Night", it followed a rare breed of record labels who gained a chart-topping success after their debut release. Charged with cheeky, campy horn flourishes, the song oozes a kind of carefree, shoulder-shimmying joy that won Kelly Marie a sizeable gay following becoming an instant gay anthem.
Tracklist: 01.The Fallout Club - Wonderlust (5:26) 02.The Fallout Club - Desert Song (4:36) "Wonderlust" was the third and final single released by The Fallout Club a British synthpop and new wave band formed by Irish singer Trevor Herion, the experimental drummer Paul Simon, Thomas Dolby on keyboards, and bassist Matthew Seligman released on October 19th, 1981. The short-lived band only released three singles on Happy Birthday Records and split-up shortly afterwards. Dolby went on to have a successful solo career, Simon went to work with Glen Matlock, Seligman joined The Thompson Twins, while vocalist Trevor Heroin released a handful of singles and an LP as a solo artist between 1982-1983. Sadly, those records failed to garner much attention, and Heroin committed suicide in October of 1988.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) (Long Version) (9:09) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - Committed (5:35) 03.A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) (Short Version) (4:58) "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" is a 1982 song by A Flock of Seagulls, the opening song and only hit single from their second album Listen. The song exemplifies "synth-pop's spaced-out loneliness" and yearning for imagined, absent lovers, and is noted for its Wall of Sound-styled layer of synthesizer padding – a "multi-layered, hypnotic song", according to AllMusic. Unlike the band's 1982 hit "I Ran (So Far Away)", largely a United States and Australian hit, "Wishing" performed strongly in the band’s home country, the United Kingdom, and reached the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart; in the US it reached the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the middle of 1983. It was popular in South Africa, reaching #8.
Tracklist: 01.Midge Ure - No Regrets (4:02) 02.Midge Ure - Mood Music (3:29) "No Regrets" is a song originally recorded by Tom Rush in 1968. Numerous cover versions have been recorded including Shirley Bassey, and Olivia Newton-John. In May 1982, Scottish musician Midge Ure released a cover of the song as his debut solo single. "No Regrets" was also produced by Ure, who said "I got tired of doing it for others, so I decided to do it for myself" and was co-produced and engineered by John Hudson. Reviewing for Record Mirror, Simon Tebbutt described the song as "a brilliant mixture of the big emotional American ballad … with the kind of clean cut and almost cold European precision we've come to associate with Mr Ure."
Tracklist: 01.The Psychedelic Furs - Danger (Remix) (2:36) 02.The Psychedelic Furs - I Don't Want To Be Your Shadow (3:48) 03.The Psychedelic Furs - Goodbye (Dance Mix) (5:43) "Danger" was the second single taken from "Forever Now" the third studio album by English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, the song was release as a single in a remixed form in the UK while "Love My Way" was released in the USA to coincide with the band's North American tour. "Danger" which, with its "headlong pace and slamming beat", was described by critic Ken Tucker as "the most ferocious, impassioned song the Furs have ever recorded".
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - What I Want (Dance Mix) (6:13) 02.Dead Or Alive - The Stranger (Re-recorded Version) (4:53) "What I Want" is a song written and recorded by English band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released in August 1983 as the second single from Dead or Alive's debut album Sophisticated Boom Boom. The song reached #88 on the UK singles chart. This 12" contains the original 1983 "Dance Mix", in 1984 the song was re-released featuring a new "Dance Mix" on the a-side. Both the 1983 and 1984 12" singles contain the re-recorded version of "The Stranger" as the b-side. Also included with this release is a black and white fold-out poster.
Tracklist: 01.INXS - Black And White (Extended Version) (4:54) 02.INXS - Long In Tooth (3:39) 03.INXS - Any Day But Sunday (4:23) "Dance" is a 1983 Australia only 12" released by Australian new wave band INXS. The 12" includes an extended version of the single "Black And White" from the LP "Shabooh Shoobah" the song reached #24 on the Australian singles chart. Also included is "Long In Tooth" which appeared as the b-side of the North American release of the single "Don't Change". The stand out for this release is "Any Day But Sunday" which is exclusive to this 12". In the US a similiar release was issued titled "Dekadance" which included an alternate track list. "Dance" is by far the harder to find since it was only issued in Australia.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Remix) (7:15) 02.Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Instrumental) (8:05) "Flashdance... What a Feeling" is a song from the 1983 film Flashdance, written by Giorgio Moroder (music), Keith Forsey and Irene Cara (lyrics), and performed by Cara. The song is in the key of B♭ Major and has a tempo of 122 beats per minute. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 issue dated May 28, 1983, spending six weeks atop the chart. On July 9, it was succeeded by "Every Breath You Take" by the Police and spent the rest of the month in the top three. It spent 14 weeks in the top 10, thus making it the longest-running top-10 single of 1983. The song was ranked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart of 1983. In 2008, the song was ranked at number 26 on Billboard's All Time Top 100, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, the song spent one week at number two on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending July 9, 1983, behind "Baby Jane" by Rod Stewart. In addition to topping the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cara's only number-one song, it earned a platinum record, the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2004, it was placed at number 55 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema.
Tracklist: 01.Kajagoogoo - Ooh To Be Ah (The Construction Mix) (6:38) 02.Kajagoogoo - Ooh To Be Ah (3:36) 03.Kajagoogoo - Interview Rooms (3:23) "Ooh to Be Ah" is a song by English band Kajagoogoo, released in 1983 as the second single from their debut album White Feathers, and was produced by Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes and producer Colin Thurston. It was the band's second biggest hit, peaking for two weeks at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the follow-up single to "Too Shy" and describes the fact that the clothes you wear do not make you famous.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Gold (Extended Version) (7:12) 02.Spandau Ballet - Foundation (Live) (3:55) 03.Spandau Ballet - Gold (Instrumental) (2:41) "Gold" is a 1983 single by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, taken from their third album True. The song is Spandau Ballet's second-highest charting single in both the United Kingdom and the United States, behind their previous release, "True", reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart (KC and the Sunshine Band's "Give It Up" held it off the top of that chart), and reaching #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. As a bonus I have added the "Instrumental" which I transfered from the US 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Talking Heads - Slippery People (Jellybean Mix) (6:39) 02.Talking Heads - Making Flippy Floppy (Jellybean Mix) (6:31) "Slippery People / Making Flippy Floppy" a.k.a. "Talking Heads Remixes" is a 1983 12" released by American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City Talking Heads. The single includes exclusive vinyl only remixes by John "Jellybean" Benitez. Both tracks are taken from the LP "Speaking In Tongues" In 1984, the Staples had a minor hit with their cover of “Slippery People,” on which Byrne played guitar, and which they promoted with an appearance on Soul Train.
Tracklist: 01.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination-Extended (4:57) 02.The Human League - Mirror Man (3:48) 03.The Human League - Hard Times (4:52) 04.The Human League - I Love You Too Much (3:18) 05.The Human League - You Remind Me Of Gold (3:36) 06.The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination-Improvisation (6:12) "Fascination!" is an EP released by British synthpop band The Human League in May 1983. The EP was issued as a stop-gap release in between the albums Dare (1981) and Hysteria (1984). Released in the US, it was made available in Europe as an import. The original vinyl release of Fascination! contained six tracks, including two versions of their single "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" as well as "Mirror Man", both of which were hits in the UK and the U.S. Also included is "Hard Times", which was originally the B-side of their 1981 hit "Love Action" and also appears on the band's 1982 remix album Love and Dancing. The featured version of "I Love You Too Much" is an earlier version of the song that would later be released on the band's Hysteria album in 1984. The Fascination! reached #38 in Canada, and #22 on the US Billboard kot 200 albums and EP chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Rolling Stones - Undercover Of The Night (Extended Version) (6:23) 02.The Rolling Stones - Feel On Baby (Instrumental) (6:28) "Undercover of the Night" is the lead track and first single from English rock and roll band The Rolling Stones' 1983 album Undercover. "Undercover of the Night" was released as the first single taken from the album on 1 November 1983. Initial reception was warm with the song reaching number 9 in the US and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, though the violent depictions spelled out by Jagger were believed to be why its popularity quickly waned. Jagger in Jump Back's liner notes: "I think it's really good but it wasn't particularly successful at the time because songs that deal overtly with politics never are that successful, for some reason." Richards countered: "There were a lot more overlays on this track, because there was a lot more separation in the way we were recording at that time. Mick and I were starting to come to loggerheads." A music video was made in Mexico City for the song, featuring Jagger as a detective helping a woman (played by Elpidia Carrillo) follow her boyfriend's (also played by Jagger) kidnappers and Richards as the leader of the kidnappers, who eventually shoots Jagger. The music video, directed by Julien Temple, was considered to be too violent for MTV (they did eventually air an edited version, but not before 9 PM due to the violent imagery).An uncensored version of the video was included on the band's Video Rewind compilation.
Tracklist: 01.Tin Tin - Kiss Me (Vocal) (7:28) 02.Tin Tin - Kiss Me (Instrumental) (5:28) "Kiss Me" is a song originally released in 1982 by the British band Tin Tin. The song was allegedly written within 24 hours after the band had signed a record deal with WEA Records. The single failed to chart in the UK Singles Chart. In 1983 it was released on Sire Records in the U.S., where it made the Billboard dance chart.
Tracklist: 01.Trevor Herion - Dreamtime (Club Mix) (7:10) 02.Trevor Herion - Dream (Instrumental) (4:05) 03.Trevor Herion - Dreamtime (3:56) "Dreamtime" is a 1983 single by Irish new wave crooner Trevor Herion taken from his debut album "Beauty Life". The song is very much in the ABC - Heaven 17 fashion with dreamy lyrics, towering backing vocals, and funky slap bass grooves. The song was produced by Steve Levine who had previously worked with Culture Club and China Crisis.
Tracklist: 01.Trevor Herion - Fallen Angel (Extended Mix) (6:08) 02.Trevor Herion - Betrayed (Mix) (4:41) 03.Trevor Herion - Fallen Angel (4:35) "Fallen Angel" is a 1983 single by Irish new wave artist Trevor Herion taken from his debut solo LP "Beauty Life". "Fallen Angel" is another slice of new wave heaven with gorgeous lyrics and romantic yearnings along with Trevor's powerful voice, and that unmistakeable 80s bass. This is the last of three solo 12" singles released by Trevor Herion.
Tracklist: 01.Trevor Herion - Love Chains (Full Version) (6:05) 02.Trevor Herion - Love Chains (Instrumental) (6:05) "Love Chains" is a 1983 new wave song by Irish singer Trevor Herion born John Trevor Herion, (April 1959 – October 1988) he formed part of the punk and new wave scenes in the 1970s and 1980s. He later became a solo artist, but was not commercially successful and died in 1988. During the late 1970s, he was lead singer in a locally successful pub band called "The B-52s", who later changed their name to "The Puritans" on discovering the existence of the similarly named US band. Failure to land a recording contract meant the band's dissolution but shortly after he was called to join as singer in a new wave band called The Civilians comprised by Paul Simon (ex Neo and Radio Stars, on drums, Mark Scholfield on guitar and Michael French on bass. The band only released two singles, and disbanded in 1980. By 1980 or 1981, Herion and Simon reunited in another band, The Fallout Club, alongside former Bruce Woolley and The Camera Club's Thomas Dolby and Matthew Seligman. They only released three singles. After Fallout Club split up, Herion went solo. He released a number of singles and an unsuccessful album called Beauty Life (1983), an album produced by Steve Levine. Nevertheless, an argument over the unauthorised remixing of a 7" version resulted in Levine taking his name off the album and refusing to promote it. During the 1980s, Herion began to suffer from severe depression. He died from suicide on 1 October 1988.
Tracklist: 01.Divine - You Think You're A Man (8:04) 02.Divine - You Think You're A Man (Radio Mix) (3:36) 03.Divine - Give It Up (3:05) "You Think You're a Man" is a single by American performance artist Divine, released in 1984. The song also appeared on the compilation album The Story So Far, released the same year. It was written by Geoff Deane, formerly the lead singer and main songwriter with both the Leyton Buzzards and Modern Romance, and his sometime songwriting partner Keith Miller. Geoff Deane later went on to write the cross dressing-themed movie Kinky Boots. "You Think You're a Man" was the first single produced by Stock/Aitken/Waterman to reach the UK Top 75 chart, peaking at number 16 in August 1984 and number 14 on the Irish Singles Chart. It spent nine weeks on the German Singles Chart, peaking at number 32 in September 1984. It was Divine's third Top 40 single on the chart. The single was most successful in Australia, where it reached number 8 in October 1984 (for two weeks) and remained on the Kent Music Report Top 100 chart for 18 weeks. It also became Divine's first single to chart on the New Zealand Singles Chart. It debuted and peaked at number 27 in March 1985, and spent four weeks on the chart.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Who Wears These Shoes (Extended Version) (6:04) 02.Elton John - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Recorded Live At Wembley - Previously Unreleased) (5:45) 03.Elton John - Tortured (Previously Unavailable) (4:38) "Who Wears These Shoes" was the second single taken from the LP "Breaking Hearts" by British singer/songwriter Elton John. The song peaked at #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on October 26, 1984 after spending seven weeks on the survey. The 12" included two previously unreleased b-side tracks a live version of the Motown classic "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Tortured" which was recently included in the Elton Johb compilation "Jewel Box".
Tracklist: 01.Platinum Blonde - Take It From Me (Extended Re-mix) (5:24) 02.Platinum Blonde - Standing In The Dark (Recorded Live) (6:08) "Take It From Me" is the fifth single taken from the multi-platinum debut album by Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1982 Platinum Blonde. The song was the only single from the album that failed to chart.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Extended Mix) (7:25) 02.Pseudo Echo - Autumnal Park (4:07) 03.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (3:41) "A Beat for You" is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in April 1984 as the second single from their debut studio album, Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 12 on the Australian Kent Music Report. AllMusic said, "driving hard rock riffs puncture Pierre Gigliotti and James Leigh's wall of synthesizers. Vocalist Brian Canham has a darkly erotic voice that only new wave groups seem to breed -- imagine a cross between Jim Kerr of Simple Minds and Midge Ure."
Tracklist: 01.Romeo Void - Say No (6:12) 02.Romeo Void - Out On My Own (Dance Mix) (5:10) "Say No" was the second single and follow-up to their breakthrough hit "A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing)" from the Columbia album Instincts, recorded by American New Wave band Romeo Void. "Say No" failed to chart becoming the bands final single, soon after Columbia pulled the band's promotional support while on a nationwide tour. The band returned to San Francisco and soon broke up.
Tracklist: 01.The Fixx - Less Cities, More Moving People (Extended Mix) (7:09) "Less Cities, More Moving People" is a 1984 single released by English rock band The Fixx formed in London in 1979. The song was the third single taken from the band's third studio album Phantoms. The song reached #68 on the US Dance chart, and failed to chart in the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.The Flirts - Danger (Special version) (6:09) 02.The Flirts - Danger (Instrumental) (5:17) "Danger" is a 1984 single by The Flirts, a New York-based female vocal trio created by producer/songwriter Bobby Orlando. The song reached #30 on the Swiss Hitparade, Switzerland's main music sales charts. "Danger" was taken from the LP "Born To Flirt".
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Vanity Kills (The Mendelsohn Mix) (6:14) 02.ABC - Be Near Me (Ecstasy Mix) (4:44) 03.ABC - Judy's Jewels (2:00) "Vanity Kills" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC, released as the third single from their third studio album, How to Be a ... Zillionaire! It peaked at No. 70 on the UK Singles Chart and reached No. 91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Two music videos were made by the band ABC. The UK video shows the four band members moving against a dark background, using simple stop motion camera tricks. The US version, directed by Peter Care, has a spoken prologue and epilogue, and presents Martin Fry and Mark White as noir detectives, investigating a variety of shady characters.
Tracklist: 01.Figures On A Beach - Paradise (Extended Mix) (6:39) 02.Figures On A Beach - Paradise (Radio Edit) (4:16) 03.Figures On A Beach - In Camera Obscura (Dance Mix) (6:10) 04.Figures On A Beach - In Camera Obscura (Radio Edit) (3:16) "Paradise / In Camera Obscura" is the third single released by American New wave band Figures On A Beach. Released in September 1985 only as a 12" single in the United States on the independant label Metro-American Records, and produced by Ivan Ivan.
Tracklist: 01.Gary Glitter - Love Comes (Extended Version) (7:23) 02.Gary Glitter - Boys Will Be Boys (3:47) "Love Comes" is a 1985 single by English musician Gary Glitter. Taken from the album Boys Will Be Boys. It was the first album released by Glitter since Silver Star seven years earlier. On the UK singles chart "Love Comes" reached the #91 position.
Tracklist: 01.Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper (Extended Remix) (6:25) 02.Grace Jones - La Vie En Rose (7:20) 03.Grace Jones - Nipple To The Bottle (5:50) "Pull Up to the Bumper" was the second single released by Grace Jones from her critically-acclaimed 1981 album Nightclubbing. The song has since come to be one of Jones' signature tunes. The song was co-written by Jones herself, Sly Dunbar, Dana Mano and Robbie Shakespeare. Upon its release, "Pull Up to the Bumper" spent seven weeks at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, as well as becoming a Top-5 single on the U.S. R&B chart. In 1985 the track was remixed and re-released to promote the Island Life compilation, the Extended Remix includes additional keyboard overdubs and remix by Paul "Groucho" Smykle. This 1985 remix peaked at #12 on the UK pop chart in early 1986. Jones’ genre-hopping artistry earned her a diehard LGBTQ+ fan base from day one, largely because of her very uncommon divadom. By gleefully toying with masculine and feminine conventions, she offered her queer audience a constantly evolving performance in which they could recognize their own sexual fluidity. “Bumper” succinctly captures Jones’ protean mix of playfulness and aggression, simultaneously tongue-in-cheek and dead serious. It’s a masterstroke of double entendre that, with its sinuous reggae-disco backdrop and Jones’ snarled vehicular puns, really only demands one thing from you: that you move.
Tracklist: 01.Siedah Garrett - Do You Want It Right Now (Jellybean Remix) (6:39) 02.Deco - Survive (3:39) 03.John Van Tongeren With Jerry Hey - Show Me Your Stuff (6:30) "Do You Want It Right Now" is a song by American singer Siedah Garrett from the 1985 film Fast Forward. The song peaked at #63 on the US Billboard R&B chart, but became a bigger club hit reaching #3 on the Billboard Dance chart. The song has also been recorded by Taylor Dayne for her debut studio album Tell It to My Heart (1988). A lyric sample of it was also used in Gat Decor's song "Passion", as well as in Armand Van Helden's 2007 hit "I Want Your Soul".
Tracklist: 01.Various Artists - 1984 Top 40 Medley (14:32)
Tina Turner — 1984
Tina Turner — Let's Stay Together
Van Halen — Jump
Jermaine Jackson — Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming
Madonna — Holiday
Peter Brown — They Only Come Out At Night
Laura Branigan — The Lucky One
Fun Fun — Color My Love
Diana Ross — Swept Away
Tina Turner — Better Be Good To Me
The Jacksons — State Of Shock
Chaka Khan — I Feel For You
Cyndi Lauper — Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Prince — Computer Blue
Laid Back — White Horse
Evelyn King — Action
ZZ Top — Legs
Shalamar — Dancing In The Sheets
Sheryl Lee Ralph — In The Evening
Shannon — Give Me Tonight
Larrice — Bop Till I Drop
Deniece Williams — Let's Hear It For The Boy
Rockwell — Somebody's Watching Me
Teena Marie — Lovergirl
Sam Harris — Sugar Don't Bite
Prince — When Doves Cry
Talk Talk — It's My Life
Gloria Gaynor — I Am What I Am
Jock Hattle — Crazy Family
Berlin — No More Words
Frankie Goes To Hollywood — Two Tribes
The Cars — Hello Again
Reflex — Politics Of Dancing
Sheila E. — Glamorous Life
Irene Cara — Breakdance
Pamala Stanley — Coming Out Of Hiding
Pointer Sisters — Jump
Prince — Baby I'm A Star
Zino — Lovin' Is Really My Game "1984 Top 40 Medley" is a nearly fifteen minute medley released by Hot Tracks Remix Service in 1985 for Series 4, Issue 1 it features some of the hottest tracks from one of the best years in pop music 1984. The medley is another well crafted mix by the same remix trio who brought us the "Octomnipent Zeitgeist Medley (Part I & II)" which I posted back in March 2021. The remix trio consists of Glenn Cattanach, Greg Lee & Jeff McKeehan. In addition this was the first medley that the trio worked on for Hot Tracks.
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Tracklist: 01.The Associates - Party Fears Two (Extended Mix) (5:34) 02.The Associates - It's Better This Way (Alternate Version) (3:39) "Party Fears Two" is a 1982 single by Scottish post-punk/new wave band The Associates, released from their second studio (and third album in total) Sulk. The song became their breakthrough Top 20 and best-known hit, peaking at #9 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also charted on the Irish Singles Chart at #16. With its iconic honky tonk piano line, "Party Fears Two" was a magnificent song about dealing with the perils of schizophrenia. The band performed the song on the BBC television show Top of the Pops. "Party Fears Two" has been covered by several artists, including The Divine Comedy, Heaven 17, King Creosote and Dan Bryk. "Party Fears Two" was used as an instrumental section for the theme music on BBC Radio 4 satirical current affairs series Week Ending. The b-side "It's Better This Way" is an alternate version from both the UK and US album versions.
Tracklist: 01.Toto Coelo - Dracula’s Tango (Sucker For Your Love) (Extended Dance Version) (5:58) 02.Toto Coelo - Mucho Macho (Extended Dance Version) (5:02) “Dracula’s Tango (Sucker For Your Love)” was a 1982 single by 1980’s British new wave group Toto Coelo (renamed Total Coelo in the U.S.) masterminded by producer Barry Blue. “Dracula’s Tango (Sucker For Your Love)” was the follow up to the groups hit single I Eat Cannibals”. In the UK “Dracula’s Tango” peaked at #54 and in Australia reached the #19 position. In the United States the single failed to chart making the group a one hit wonder in that country.
Tracklist: 01.Marilyn - Calling Your Name (Long Version) (6:52) 02.Marilyn - Move Together (3:36) "Calling Your Name" is the debut single by British singer Marilyn. The song was an international hit, peaking at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1983 and No. 3 in Australia in April 1984. The song was later included on the singer's 1985 debut album Despite Straight Lines.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Wilde - The Touch (Extended Version) (6:35) 02.Kim Wilde - Shangri-La (Extended Version) (4:58) "The Touch" is the second single from the 1984 Kim Wilde album Teases & Dares, released at the end of the year it did not match the success of her previous single. It was released as both a 7" and a 12" single. The 7" had a remix of the album version on side A, and a track written by Wilde herself on side B entitled "Shangri-La", also from the Teases and Dares album. Both tracks were extended for the 12" release. It also featured in the soundtrack of the American movie Secret Admirer.
Tracklist: 01.Book Of Love - Boy (Extended Mix) (4:28) 02.Book Of Love - Boy (Dub) (5:01) 03.Book Of Love - Boy (7") (3:03) 04.Book Of Love - Book Of Love (4:33) "Boy" is the title of the 1985 debut single by the American synth-pop band Book of Love. The song was included on the band's eponymous debut album Book of Love in 1986. Although the song failed to reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it did make the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it peaked at no. 7 in April 1985. "Boy" was written by band member Theodore ("Ted") Ottaviano and features a prominent tubular bells melody. The band secured a recording contract when the demo of the song was given to DJ/producer Ivan Ivan, who then passed it along to Seymour Stein of Sire Records. The song is said to describe the frustrations of a woman with an affection for "a boy who likes boys", with songwriter Ted Ottaviano adding in a 2016 Village Voice interview that the song was "written about Boy Bar, which was a very exclusive gay club in the East Village."
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Tracklist: 01.ABBA - Voulez-Vous (Disco Mix) (6:07) "Voulez-Vous" (pronounced [vule vu] voo-lay-voo; French for "Do you want?") is a 1979 song by the Swedish group ABBA, written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad shared the lead vocals. "Voulez-Vous" is the only ABBA song to have been officially released as an extended dance remix – albeit only as a promo. The 6:07 version of the track, released as a double A-side 12-inch single by Atlantic Records in the United States in 1979. A songwriting trip to the Bahamas saw the birth of this melody, and the proximity to Miami made it convenient to record the backing track at Criteria Studios with members of the disco group Foxy. Criteria Studios is where The Bee Gees made their disco-era records. "Voulez-Vous" is the only ABBA song (other than live recordings) to be recorded outside of Sweden. Billboard described Voulez-Vous as one of ABBA's "most dynamic tracks", stating that it contains "almost Russian sounding musical accents". Compared to ABBA's hits both before and after, "Voulez-Vous" was not a major hit for the group. It did top the charts in Belgium, while reaching the Top 3 in Great Britain, Ireland and The Netherlands. It also peaked at No. 9 in France, Spain and Switzerland. In the United States the song only reached No. 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.ABC - Tears Are Not Enough (Extended Version) (7:47) 02.ABC - Alphabet Soup (12" Version) (8:03) "Tears Are Not Enough" is the debut single by English new wave band ABC. It was released on 16 October 1981 on two formats (7" and 12").
The version that can be heard on the Lexicon of Love album was re-recorded by the band and produced by Trevor Horn. It features lavish orchestration by Art Of Noise's Anne Dudley, one of several on the LP. According to Horn, they were her first ever string arrangements. The song was ranked at number 7 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1981 by NME. The single peaked at No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Tears Are Not Enough" was released as the B-side of "Poison Arrow".
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:35) 02.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Short Version) (3:40) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Instrumental Night Version) (6:33) "My Own Way" is the fourth single by Duran Duran, originally released as a single on 16 November 1981. The single was designed as a stop-gap release to capitalise on the Top 5 success of the band's previous single, "Girls on Film", but prior to the recording and release of the band's second album Rio (which was recorded in the early months of 1982). **This UK 12" Promo contains the rare "Instrumental Night Version" of "My Own Way", and is exclusive to this release. The track was officially released on mp3 as part of the remastered digital version of the album "RIO". The track has never appeared officially on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - Paint Me Down (7:05) 02.Spandau Ballet - Re•Paint (6:54) "Paint Me Down", released November 2, 1981 was the second single taken from the album Diamond by British New wave band Spandau Ballet. "Paint Me Down" broke the band's run of UK top 20 hits by stalling at No.30.
Tracklist: 01.Pribate Lives - Memory Of Your Name (Extended Version) (6:40) 02.Private Lives - Memory Of Your Name (Dub) (6:40) 03.Private Lives - Swim Away (3:37) "Memory of Your Name" was the third single released by British New Wave group Private Lives. "Memory of Your Name", released on Chrysalis Records was released on 13 August 1982. The lineup on the single featured John Adams on vocals and drums, John Reed on bass and Rick Lane on keyboards, with guest appearances by Simon Climie on guitar and Guy Baker on bass. It was produced by Tony Visconti. The band gathered a strong live following, but poor record sales led to them being dropped by the label and the band breaking up. "Memory of Your Name" did not appear on the bands only LP "Prejudice And Pride".
Tracklist: 01.The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Vocal) (5:27) 02.The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Instrumental) (5:29) "It's Raining Men" is a song by the American musical duo the Weather Girls from their third studio album Success (1983). It was released as the album's lead single on September 10, 1982 through Columbia Records and CBS Records International. Paul Jabara wrote the song in collaboration with Paul Shaffer, and produced the song in collaboration with Bob Esty. "It's Raining Men" is a Hi-NRG and post-disco that incorporates elements of R&B, soul, and 1970s-style electronic dance music. Its lyrics describe an excitement and enjoyment of many different types of men. "It's Raining Men" was a number-one dance hit in the United States, and reached the top ten in various other countries worldwide. VH1 listed the song as one of the Greatest Songs of the 1980s as well as one of the Greatest Songs of the 2000s decade. At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards (1983), "It's Raining Men" received a nomination at the Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Paul Jabara originally offered the song to Donna Summer, she initially rejected the song after becoming a born again Christian. The song was then passed to American singers Diana Ross, Cher, and Barbra Streisand, all of whom rejected the song. In 1982, the song was offered to the Two Tons (formerly known as Two Tons o Fun). Martha Wash and Izora Armstead of the Two Tons also dismissed the song. Wash recounted "We thought it was a crazy song — in fact, too crazy to record. I kept saying, 'It’s raining men? Really? Are you kidding me?' … I just did not think people would buy it… That's why I kept saying no." The duo eventually recorded the song in ninety minutes after Jabara persistently pleaded them to record the song. The Waters Sisters (Julia Waters-Tillman and Maxine Waters-Willard), Stephanie Spruill, and Zenobia Conkerite performed background vocals on the chorus of the song.
Tracklist: 01.Agnetha Fältskog - The Heat Is On (Special Maxi Version) (7:57) 02.Agnetha Fältskog - Man (3:30) "The Heat Is On" is a song written by Florrie Palmer and Tony Ashton, and recorded by Swedish singer Agnetha Fältskog in 1983 as part of her first English-language solo-album, Wrap Your Arms Around Me. The song had previously been recorded in 1979 by Noosha Fox, which failed to chart when Fox released it as a single. It had also been rewritten by Manfred Mann's Earth Band as "On the Run" for their 1980 album Chance. Fältskog's version reached No.1 in Sweden and Norway, and peaked at No.2 in Belgium and the Netherlands. In the UK, "The Heat Is On" peaked at No.35, making it Faltskog's highest charting solo single in Britain until the release of her 2004 comeback single, "If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind", which reached No.11. The B-side of "The Heat Is On" was the song "Man", written by Fältskog herself. Compared to her pre-ABBA-albums where most of the songs were self-penned, this was the only song on the Wrap Your Arms Around Me album that she wrote herself. In some countries, the record companies also released a 12"-single featuring an extended version of "The Heat Is On" instead of the album version.
Tracklist: 01.Debbie Harry - Rush, Rush (Special Extended Remix) (4:47) 02.Debbie Harry - Rush, Rush (Dub Mix) (4:41) "Rush Rush" is a song by American singer Debbie Harry. Released as a single in 1983, it is taken from the soundtrack album of the film Scarface (1983). "Rush Rush" was the first single Harry released after Blondie broke up in 1982, and was one of the several projects she worked on in between her first and second solo albums. It was Harry's second collaboration with Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, the first being Blondie's 1980 number-one hit "Call Me" (from the 1980 movie American Gigolo). The song was a reference to drug use, "llello" being a Spanish colloquialism for cocaine. "Rush Rush" peaked at #105 on the US Billboard chart, but became a moderate US dance hit. The single also peaked at #87 in the UK. The song was also featured in the 2001 video game Grand Theft Auto III on the fictional in-game radio station "Flashback 95.6" (Flashback FM) alongside four other songs from the Scarface soundtrack. The song also appears in the 1986 Tom Hanks film The Money Pit.
Tracklist: 01.Pretty Poison - Seal It With A Kiss (4:03) 02.Pretty Poison - Let Freedom Ring (6:11) 03.Pretty Poison - Expiration (4:01) 04.Pretty Poison - Tempest Nightmare (5:27) "Laced" is the debut EP by American Synth-pop band from Philadelphia, Pretty Poison formed by Jade Starling and Whey Cooler. The EP is well before the band had their biggest hit in 1987 "Catch Me (I'm Falling)" which became a top-ten hit in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100. "Laced" is a much less produced sound for the band with tracks like "Seal It With A Kiss" which sounds like a track that Company B would have recorded on their debut record, but Starling's vocals bring it home as a Pretty Poison track. "Let Freedom Ring" was re-recorded for their debut album in 1987, it's stripped to little more than Starling's voice, a drum machine, and a warbly (but not overpowering) synth. "Expiration" is a cool Halloween song and sounds very 1983. "Temptest Nightmare" is the biggest shocker on the EP, an electronic new wave cut deeply rooted in goth rock, a sound which is nowhere to be found in the band's later work.
Tracklist: 01.501's - We Are Invincible (7:17) 02.501's - We Are Invincible (Instrumental) (7:30) Not only is this 12" a fantastic pick to end Pride 2021 it's also a Totally Obscure 80s record as well. I bought this record mainly because the sleeve and title intrigued me, many times I will buy a record just for it's artwork and imagery, this is one of those records. "We Are Invincible" is a record that I could not find any information about at all other than 501's only released two singles according to Discogs. I hope that you enjoy this record it's a HI-NRG track that I can imagine would have been a hands in the air late night floor filler. Happy Pride everyone.
Tracklist: 01.Belouis Some - Target Practice (Extended) (7:23) 02.Belouis Some - Somepeople (4:17) 03.Belouis Some - Target Practice (Revisited) (7:40) "Target Practice" is a song by British singer and musician Belouis Some, which was released in 1984 as his first major label single after his 1981 debut "Lose It to You". The song was written by Some, and produced by Peter Schwier and Ian Little. "Target Practice" was re-recorded in New York in early 1985, with Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero as the producers. This new version was included on Some's 1985 debut album Some People. It was also released as a single in 1986 and reached No. 16 on South Africa Springbok Chart in 1986, which was his third consecutive top 20 hit there. A music video for the 1986 release was directed by Brian Travers and produced by Annie Croft for PMI. Track B1 listed as "Some People" on the sleeve, and as "Somepeople" on the vinyl label. It´s the original 1984 version, different from the 1985 releases.
Tracklist: 01.Cat Miller - Ready Or Not (Special Remix) (6:13) 02.Cat Miller - Ready Or Not (Instrumental) (6:40) "Ready Or Not" is the debut single by American singer Cat Miller released in Belgium on January 20, 1984 on ARS Records . Miller was a member of the local church choir before joining the group Chanson in 1979. Later she sang with the group Carnival. She then toured with The Brothers Johnson and War as a solo artist. Cat Miller worked as a session artist with Stacy Lattisaw, Hiroshima and others. Now known as Mary Catherine.
Tracklist: 01.Frida - Shine (Extended Version) (6:31) 02.Frida - That's Tough (5:02) "Shine" was the first single, and title track taken from the fourth studio album by Swedish singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and her second international solo album as Frida. She is best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the Swedish pop band ABBA. The song was produced by Steve Lillywhite, who at only 29 years of age, was already known for his work with Peter Gabriel, the Rolling Stones and U2 amongst others.
Tracklist: 01.Robin Gibb - Boys (Do Fall In Love) (Extended Version) (4:35) 02.Robin Gibb - Boys (Do Fall In Love) (New Dub Version) (5:20) "Boys Do Fall in Love" is a song by British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb. It was released as the lead single from his 1984 third solo album Secret Agent. The single was released on Polydor Records in the UK and Mirage Records in the US. Gibb wrote "Boys Do Fall in Love" with his brother Maurice along with six other songs on the album Secret Agent. The song was recorded between March and June 1984, and was registered in April that year. The song is memorable for its synthesizer riff played by Rob Kilgore and Maurice Gibb. The song reached #37 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and $8 on the Billboard Dance Chart becoming Robin's biggest solo hit in America. In the UK the song peaked at #70.
Tracklist: 01.Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love (Long Version) (7:10) 02.Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love (Instrumental) (4:13) 03.Huey Lewis & The News - The Power Of Love (Short Version) (4:20) "The Power of Love" is a 1985 single by Huey Lewis and the News, written for and featured in the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future. It gave the band their first number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and their second number-one hit on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart; and as a double-A side, it was a top ten hit on the Official UK Singles Chart, where it appeared on UK editions of the band's fourth studio album, Fore!. The song appears early in Back to the Future as Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) skateboards to school. Later in the film, McFly and his band play a hard rock version of the song for a Battle of the Bands audition (at which a character played by Huey Lewis himself is judging and tells Marty's group that they are "just too darn loud") and later when Marty returns to his neighborhood. In the sequel, Back to the Future Part II, the 2015 version of Marty attempts to play the song on his guitar just after being fired but ends up playing it very poorly due to his damaged hand from his 1985 accident with a Rolls-Royce. Finally, it can be briefly heard playing in the car where Needles and his buddies are driving when Needles challenges Marty to the fate-determining car race near the end of Back to the Future Part III. At the 13th Annual American Music Awards, the song was nominated for "Favorite Single" and "Favorite Video Single", winning in both categories. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 58th Academy Awards but lost to Lionel Richie's "Say You, Say Me".
Tracklist: 01.John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) (4:10) 02.John Parr - Treat Me Like An Animal (4:27) 03.John Parr - Making Love With A Stranger (3:35) "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" is a song by British singer John Parr from the 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire. It hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on 7 September 1985, remaining there for two weeks. It was the main theme for Joel Schumacher's film, and first single from the soundtrack. The song was created and edited within 24 hours. The song also peaked at number six in the United Kingdom, Parr's home country, and became a number-one hit for John Parr around the world and provided many awards and a Grammy nomination. David Foster and John Parr were contracted to write a song for the film, but Parr struggled with inspiration for the lyrics. Foster showed Parr a news clip about the Canadian athlete Rick Hansen, who at the time was going around the world in his wheelchair to raise awareness for spinal cord injuries. His journey was called the "Man in Motion Tour." Parr decided to help the campaign by writing words that would fit vaguely with the film, but which directly referenced Hansen's efforts. Members of the bands Toto, REO Speedwagon and Mr. Mister appear on the recording.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Crazy For You (4:13) 02.Sammy Hagar - I'll Fall In Love Again (4:13) 03.Journey - Only The Young (4:03) "Crazy for You" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for the film Vision Quest (1985). It was released on March 2, 1985 by Geffen Records as the lead single from the film's soundtrack album. Film producers Jon Peters and Peter Guber, along with music director Phil Ramone, decided to use Madonna after listening to her previous recordings, employing John Bettis and Jon Lind to write the song. After reading the script of the film, Bettis and Lind wrote the song about the situation in which the lead characters meet at a nightclub. Initial recording sessions did not impress Bettis and Lind, and they felt that "Crazy for You" would be dropped from the soundtrack. However, a new version was recorded to their liking. John "Jellybean" Benitez was the record producer of "Crazy for You", and it was a challenge for him, as previously he was associated with recording dance-pop songs only. Initially Warner Bros. Records did not want the song to be released as a single, since they believed that it would take away the attention from Madonna's second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). In the end, Peters and Guber convinced Warner officials to greenlight its release. "Crazy for You" ushered a new musical direction for Madonna, as she had not previously released a ballad as a single. The track features instrumentation from snare drums, harp, bass synthesizer and electric guitar. Lyrically, the song speaks of sexual desire between two lovers and consists of innuendos. "Crazy for You" received positive response from music critics and earned Madonna her first Grammy Award nomination in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category. The song became Madonna's second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and reached the top of the charts of Australia and Canada. It also peaked at number two in Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where it was released twice, in 1985 and 1991. The single featured different artists from the film's soundtrack on it's b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Mai Tai - History (Special Dance Mix) (7:20) 02.Mai Tai - History (Club Mix) (5:49) 03.Mai Tai - History (Instrumental) (3:40) "History" is a the 1985 breakthrough single by Dutch girl group Mai-Tai taken from their self-titled debut album. This song was successful all over Europe, and became a No. 8 hit in the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 30 in Germany. It was also a hit in New Zealand and Australia and entered the U.S. Billboard dance chart, peaking at No. 3 in 1985.
Tracklist: 01.Ministry - All Day (5:50) 02.Ministry - Everyday (Is Halloween) (6:34) "All Day" and "(Every Day Is) Halloween" are songs by American band Ministry, both written and produced by Al Jourgensen. These were originally released by Wax Trax! Records in 1984 as Ministry's “comeback” single following their departure from Arista Records, with "All Day" on the A-side and "(Every Day Is) Halloween" on the B-side. Music writer Dave Thompson described "(Every Day Is) Halloween" as having been "adopted as the anthem of America's disenfranchised Gothic community.
Tracklist: 01.Simple Minds - Don’t You (Forget About Me) (Long Version) (6:33) 02.Simple Minds - A Brass Band In African Chimes (9:21) The original post for this song in 2015 I used the U.S. 12" which is pressed at 45 RPM however I always liked the European artwork a bit better, plus this is a cleaner sounding record to my ears. With all of the equipment upgrades that have been made since 2015 I think this is a superior transfer. I hope you like it. "Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a song performed by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. It was written and composed by producer Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff, a guitarist and songwriter from the Nina Hagen band. The song plays during the opening (Schiff and Forsey's demo) and closing (Simple Minds' recording) credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Forsey asked Cy Curnin from The Fixx, Bryan Ferry and Billy Idol to record the song, but all three declined; Idol later performed a cover of it on his 2001 compilation album Greatest Hits. Schiff then suggested Forsey ask Simple Minds who, after refusing as well, agreed under the encouragement of their label, A&M. According to one account, the band “rearranged and recorded ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ in three hours in a north London studio and promptly forgot about it.” Continuing the rock direction recently taken on Sparkle in the Rain but also glancing back at their melodic synthpop past, it caught the band at their commercial peak and, propelled by the success of The Breakfast Club, became a number-one hit in the U.S. and around the world. It is the band’s only number-one hit on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart, staying atop for three weeks. While only reaching number seven in the UK, it stayed on the charts from 1985 to 1987, one of the longest time spans for any single in the history of the chart. The song did not appear on the band’s subsequent album Once Upon a Time but appeared on the 1992 best-of Glittering Prize 81/92. It has since been a fixture of the band’s live sets – with an extended audience participation section during its inclusion on the 2015 tour to promote the band’s Big Music album. Two versions were created for release. A short version of 4:23 appeared on the single and the original motion picture soundtrack album of The Breakfast Club. A longer version of 6:32 was released on 12″ single. This version contains longer breakdowns and drum fills, a second appearance of the bridge and a longer ending. John Leland from Spin wrote that “‘Don’t You Forget About Me,’ a romantic and melancholy dance track, therefore cuts ice both in the living room and on the dance floor.” Molly Ringwald who starred in The Breakfast Club recorded her own version of the song on her 2013 album Except Sometimes.
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (Extended Mix) (6:07) 02.Tina Turner - We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (Instrumental – Re-Mixed Dub Version) (6:30) This is the only single posted this week that was not a U.S. #1 single "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" was kept from the top spot by another single posted earlier this week "St. Elmos Fire (Man In Motion)" by John Parr. "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" is a 1985 song by Tina Turner. It was featured in the 1985 film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome which starred Turner and Mel Gibson. The song was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle. "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" was released on the heels of Turner’s multiplatinum album Private Dancer. The song’s lyrical content is written from the perspective of those being oppressed and not wanting to get their hopes up in yet another “hero” who may or may not save them. The song was released as a 7″ single, and an extended version was released as a 12″ single and on the film’s soundtrack album. In the UK, a shaped picture disc was also released. In 1986, the song received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song and a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. As songwriters, Lyle and Britten received the 1985 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. Turner was backed by a choral group from King’s House School in Richmond, London. One of the choir members who appeared on the record, Lawrence Dallaglio, became famous in a totally different field as a rugby union star and captain of the England national team. "We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"” became one of Tina Turner’s biggest worldwide hit singles. The single peaked at #2 on the United States Billboard Hot 100, #3 in the UK and reached #1 in Canada, Australia, Germany, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.
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Tracklist: 01.Diana Ross, Michael Jackson - Ease On Down The Road (Full Length US Version) (6:04) 02.The Wiz - Poppy Girls (3:26) “Ease on Down the Road” is a song from the 1975 Broadway musical The Wiz, performed in the original production by Stephanie Mills and Hinton Battle. It was also released in 1978 as a duet between Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. The 1978 duet was released as the theme song of the film adaptation of The Wiz (itself an adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), and produced by Quincy Jones. The Charlie Smalls–composed tune was an R&B re-interpretation of both “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard” from the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz. In the song, Dorothy (portrayed in the film by Ross) and the Scarecrow (played by Jackson) dance their way down the Yellow Brick Road and give each other words of encouragement. “Ease on Down the Road” is performed four times in The Wiz film: once by Dorothy and the Scarecrow, once by the two of them and the Tin Man (played in the movie by Nipsey Russell), by the three of them and the Cowardly Lion (played by Ted Ross), and finally during the end credits. In the album version, Jackson and Ross sing by themselves. The recording was one of Jackson’s first collaborations with Quincy Jones, who became his main producer during the late 1970s and 1980s. In 1980, Jackson was a guest on Kraft Salutes Disneyland’s 25th Anniversary and, along with Disney characters (Mickey Mouse, The Seven Dwarves, Donald Duck, Pinocchio, Minnie Mouse, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Pluto, Winnie the Pooh, The Three Little Pigs and Goofy), performed the song in a medley with the Disney signature song, “When You Wish Upon a Star”. It also earned Jackson his first Grammy Award nomination with Ross (previous two with his family group, The Jacksons) in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1979. Released as a single by MCA Records in late summer 1978, the song missed the U.S. Top 40 by one position, peaking at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached #17 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart the same year.
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Adams - Let Me Take You Dancing (Disco Version) (5:34) 02.Bryan Adams - Let Me Take You Dancing (Instrumental Version) (3:02) "Let Me Take You Dancing" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian artist Bryan Adams. It was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and was later remixed by John Luongo. It is notable for being Adams' first solo single and his first ever release as a solo artist when he was 19. A disco influenced pop song in its original mix, the popular remixed version of the song is even more disco-oriented. It was one of the first songs that Adams and Vallance wrote together and was based on a rag-time piano riff that Vallance had written. The writing took place during February 1978 and the song was recorded at Pinewood Studios by Geoff Turner. The song was originally released as a pop song, but was taken by his record company and remixed. Although the single had some minor radio success, respected remixer John Luongo was recruited to make it sound like a proper disco track ready for release in the United States. The song went to number 22 on the disco chart. Luongo chose to increase the tempo of the song, but there was no time-compression technology at that time so this increased the pitch of Adams' vocals. Adams was disappointed with the speeded-up sound.[1] Adams has only performed it live on a handful of occasions. Co-writer Jim Vallance stated that "I don't doubt the single's success contributed to Bryan eventually being signed directly to the label [A&M Records]".
Tracklist: 01.KISS - I Was Made For Lovin' You (Disco Rock Mix) (7:54) “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1979 album Dynasty. It was released as the A-side of their first single from the album. The single reached #11 on the US Billboard singles chart. The song also became a hit in Australia reaching #1 on the ARIA charts in 1979. The song also charted in Western Europe, it became a top 20 hit in Sweden, a top 10 hit in Norway, made it to the number 2 position in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In the Netherlands it was a #1. In the UK it stalled at number 50. This special single sided US 12″ promo features the “Disco rock Mix” mixed by Jim Burgess.
Tracklist: 01.A Flock Of Seagulls - Nightmares (12" Version) (5:02) 02.A Flock Of Seagulls - The Last Flight Of Yuri Gagarin (6:59) 03.A Flock Of Seagulls - Rosenmontag (8:02) "Nightmares" was the 7th single released by synth-pop band A Flock Of Seagulls. The single was taken from the the bands second album "Listen." "Nightmares" peaked at #53 on the UK singles chart on April 16, 1983 and #62 on the US Billboard Dance Chart. The two B-sides reveal the often-overlooked experimental side of A Flock of Seagulls. Slightly edited versions of "The Last Flight of Yuri Gagarin" and "Rosenmontag" appeared on the original cassette and CD pressings of "Listen." Both tracks are extended for this 12" and have never appeared on CD. Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin was a Russian cosmonaut and the first man in space. He orbited the earth in April 1961, a humilating blow to the U.S. spaceflight team which at the time was in heated competition with its communist counterparts. His "last flight" took place on March 27, 1968, when the UTI MiG-15 (an experimental jet he was piloting) crashed. He was 34 years old. The Apollo 15 astronauts put a plaque on the moon naming all of the men who'd died in the space race. Gagarin was honored among them. "Rosenmontag" (German for "Rose Monday") is a festival which takes place in Cologne, Germany in the days leading up to Lent. Rosenmontag is the Monday prior to Ash Wednesday. It is likely that the band learned about this Catholic holiday while in Germany during the recording of "Listen." Coincidentally, it is also the title of a 1930 film directed by Hans Steinhoff.
Tracklist: 01.Lindsey Buckingham - Go Insane (Extended Remix) (5:47) 02.Lindsey Buckingham - Play In The Rain (6:56) “Go Insane” is the title track of Lindsey Buckingham’s second solo album. Released as a single, 3 July 1984, it became Buckingham’s second solo hit (after “Trouble”, three years earlier). “Go Insane” is Buckingham’s most recent US solo hit (peaking at #23 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart); on the other hand, it did not chart in the United Kingdom. Lindsey Buckingham has said, when asked about the meaning of the song, insanity can said to be very relative to the context you find yourself in. An example might be a very acceptable and typical behavior for a group of people in a little rock and roll microcosm, might be grounds for someone being committed if they worked in a bank. “Looking at it that way we all tend to go insane a little bit, I think that’s ok. I think that’s one of the things the album is saying – it is ok to go insane, it can be quite cathartic actually, to watch yourself go out to the edge and sort of reel yourself back in – now hopefully you do reel yourself back in. “Another point the song makes is if you happen to be with someone else who takes that sort of behavior too far, and you’re not willing to give up whatever that relationship might be – then you will tend to go a little bit insane with them. “And if they are doing that you will experience a lot of the things they are simply by virtue of being a part of that. The important thing is not to take it too far, I guess.” At the time, he had a relationship that was close to ending (or maybe had just ended) with Carol Ann Harris. According to Buckingham, she was using drugs and Buckingham tried to stop her, but with no results. Two of his lines, “I lost my power in this world / Cause I did not use it”, could be interpreted to be about how he had waited too long to try to stop her. Harris, however, in her book “Storms,” claims that she only used the drug with the band and her friends and Buckingham used it in equal abundance. In pop culture the song was featured in the Miami Vice first season episode “The Great McCarthy.” On the original “Go Insane” LP “Playing In The Rain” is split into two parts on this 12″ it is the full version.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Last Christmas (Early Mix) (4:32) This U.K. 7″ pressing contains The early mix and vocal of “Last Christmas” recorded in August 1984, which has never been released on CD or digitally. Everything She Wants (Album Version) is the B side according to the record label. However, Last Christmas has been mis-pressed on both sides. Track time is listed as 4:24 on the record label the actual duration is 4:32.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John & Millie Jackson - Act Of War (Part 3) (Extended Version) (8:33) 02.Elton John & Millie Jackson - Act Of War (Part 4) (Instrumental) (5:05) “Act Of War” is a duet from Elton John and soul singer Millie Jackson, written by Elton with lyricist Bernie Taupin, and released as a single in July 1985. Originally “Act Of War” was released only as a one-off single, but later it was added to Elton’s “Ice on Fire” CD, having been recorded the same year. The song also features guitar by Nik Kershaw. “Act Of War” was a top 40 hit in the UK reaching #32 but failed to chart in the US. The song’s music video was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Tracklist: 01.Northern Lights - Tears Are Not Enough (5:17) 02.Northern Lights - Tears Are Not Enough (Edit) (3:58) 03.Northern Lights - Tears Are Not Enough (Instrumental) (4:54) “Tears Are Not Enough” is a 1985 charity single recorded by a supergroup of Canadian artists, under the name Northern Lights, to raise funds for relief of the 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia. It was one of a number of such supergroup singles recorded between December 1984 and April 1985, along with Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in the United Kingdom, and USA for Africa’s “We Are the World” in the United States. The project was organized by Bruce Allen, who brought together a large group of artists to record a song written by David Foster, Jim Vallance, Bryan Adams, Rachel Paiment, Paul Hyde and Bob Rock. Foster and Vallance wrote the music and initial lyrics, Adams completed the english lyrics, Paiement wrote the one french verse, Hyde and Rock contributed the song title. The song was recorded on February 10, 1985 at Manta Sound studios in Toronto. The song was issued as a single by CBS Records in March of that year, and quickly reached number one on the Canadian Top 40 chart. It also finished #1 on the year-end Canadian charts for 1985. The song’s video also received extensive airplay on MuchMusic. On December 22, 1985, CBC Television aired a 90-minute documentary on the song’s creation, which was subsequently released on videocassette. A CBC reporter, Brian Stewart, had been the first Western journalist to bring the famine in Ethiopia to worldwide attention. By 1990, the project had raised $3.2 million for famine relief projects in Africa. Ten per cent of the funds raised were kept in Canada to assist Canadian food banks.
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Tracklist: 01.KISS - Dirty Livin' (Disco Mix) (6:00) 02.KISS - 2.000 Man (4:50) "Dirty Livin' / 2.000 Man" is a Germany only 12" single by American Rock band KISS both tracks were taken from the band's seventh studio album "Dynasty" released in 1979. "Dirty Livin' " features vocals by Peter Criss, and the only song on "Dynasty" on which Peter Criss drums, with the rest of the album being the work of session drummer Anton Fig. "Dirty Livin' " is also the second disco mix released by the band remixed by Jim Burgess who had also remixed the band's previous 12" "I Was Made For Lovin' You" both singles released on Casablanca Records. The effect of the remix would be to take the pulsating rhythm of the original recording and make it more disco sounding, somewhat similar to the overall feel of "I Was Made For Lovin’ You." This remixing would provide a rearrangement of the song and would also stretch the song’s length to 6:00. A 3:15 edit of this Jim Burgess remix was released as a promotional single in Mexico (Casablanca/PolyGram SN-210). "2,000 Man," is a cover of the 1967 Rolling Stones song, with Ace Frehley on vocals.
Tracklist: 01.Nightmares In Wax - Black Leather (5:03) 02.Nightmares In Wax - Girl Song (3:23) 03.Nightmares In Wax - Shangri-La (3:32) "Birth Of A Nation" is the debut 7" EP by Liverpool based post-punk group Nightmares In Wax managed by Francesco Mellina. Nightmares in Wax released only one EP during its brief existence, but that sole release was unforgettable. Neither did the band truly die, rather it evolved into the even more memorable Dead or Alive. Singer Pete Burns already had one failed group behind him when he formed Nightmares in Wax. The Mystery Girls also included Pete Wylie, Julian Cope, and Phil Hurst, and managed to play their first and final show on the same night. That gig, opening for Sham 69 at Liverpool’s legendary punk club Eric’s, took place on November 4, 1977. The group folded immediately after, with the members going their separate ways. Pete Burns returned to the music scene with Nightmares in Wax, in February 1979, alongside an interminably shifting lineup that even the most devoted fan could barely keep track of, had the band actually had such loyal creatures. They didn’t, and Burns himself later claimed the group was deliberately attempting to be the worst in history. Regardless, Nightmares in Wax did slowly gain a following, mainly comprising “real loonies,” as the singer himself described them. One of these hardy souls was Pete Fulwell, head of the local Inevitable Records label. The band’s lineup still hadn’t solidified, but Inevitable offered them a deal all the same. Burns was joined at the session by his former Mystery Girls’ compatriot, drummer Phil Hurst, keyboardist Martin Healy, bassist Walter Ogden, and guitarist Mick Reid. The ensuing EP, Birth of a Nation opened with “Black Leather,” a roaring homage to motorcyclists and musically a tribute to Iggy Pop’s “Sister Midnight.” The song also contained a hint of things to come, when halfway through, the group suddenly broke into K.C. & the Sunshine Band’s “That’s the Way” — subsequently revived by Burns for Dead or Alive’s first hit single. The EP was released in February 1980 and sold respectably, but the lineup had already splintered. Bassist Ogden was first to go, replaced by a new member named Ambrose, who subsequently followed his predecessor into Hollycaust, an early incarnation of Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Reid, too, left, and filling in the now considerable gaps were ex-Upsets Sue James, the singularly named Mitch, and music vet Joe Musker, formerly drummer with Merseybeat legends the Fourmost. Nightmares in Wax now continued to exist more as a concept than as a functioning band; still, in May 1980, the group was offered a local radio session. There, without warning and mere minutes before recording began, Burns decided to change the group’s name to Dead or Alive. This, he claimed, was because he didn’t want to be associated with the arty bands now permeating the Liverpool scene: Echo & the Bunnymen, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Dalek I Love You, and so forth. Nightmares in Wax was dead, Dead or Alive was born, and Burn’s rise to stardom was now beginning in earnest. After the success of Dead Or Alive The EP was later reissued in 1985 as a 12" which omitted the track "Girl Song".
Tracklist: 01.Meco - Blue Moon (3:48) 02.Meco - You Gotta Hurt Me (3:01) 03.Meco - Moon Dance (4:29) 04.Meco - The Boys (3:40) 05.Meco - Bad Moon Rising (3:32) 06.Meco - No More Mr. Nice Guy (3:26) 07.Meco - Werewolf (Loose In London) (3:48) 08.Meco - Werewolf Serenade (4:28) Happy Halloween! "Impressions Of An American Werewolf In London" is the official 1981 soundtrack to the John Landis film "An American WerewolfIn London" performed by American record producer and musician, Meco Monardo who is best known for his 1977 space disco version of the Star Wars theme. The album was Meco's fimal release on Casablanca Records and consists of cover versions of songs with a moon or werewolf theme there is even a nod to Emer Bersteins original film score on the instrumental track "The Boys" in addition Meco composed the original track "No More Mr Nice Guy" not to be confused with the Alice cooper song of the same name, there is even a Wolfman Jack impression on "Werewolf Serenade". The album is a fun listen especially during the Halloween spooky season. I hope you enjoy it. *Of note tracks three and four on Side b segue into each other.
Tracklist: 01.C-Bank - One More Shot (8:18) 02.C-Bank - One More Shot (Instrumental) (7:29) "One More Shot" is a 1982 single by Freestyle/electro studio project C-Bank helmed by various producers including John Robie. The song includes lead vocals by American R&B singer Jenny Burton. "One More Shot", is notable for record producer John Robie's use of a "non-linear" approach to its production. the song is often refered to as the first Freestyle jam. "One More Shot", would later resurface in a reworked form as "Shellshock", a non-album track by New Order that John Robie produced, which appears on the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. This followed his work with Arthur Baker and Jellybean Benitez on the New Order song "Confusion" in 1983. "One More Shot" dubeted on the US Billboard Dance Chart on January 23, 1983 peaking at #5 after spending fifteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Runaway (Extended Remix) (5:28) 02.Thompson Twins - Bouncing (Extended Remix) (4:56) "Runaway" is a 1982 single by British band Thompson Twins taken from their second studio LP "Set" which was released in the USA as "In The Name Of Love". The single was a commercial failure and did not chart. The record was only released in UK and European markets. Although not an official member of the band, Thomas Dolby was also on hand to play additional keyboards on the track.
Tracklist: 01.George Kranz - Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (Special "Daa Daa" Mix) (6:22) 02.George Kranz - Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (Original Version) (4:11) 03.George Kranz - Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa) (Dub Version) (3:10) "Din Daa Daa" (also released as "Trommeltanz (Din Daa Daa)" or as "Din Daa Daa (Trommeltanz)", from German Trommel + Tanz, "drum dance") is a song written and performed by German musician George Kranz, released as a single in 1983. His only international success, "Din Daa Daa" became a club hit which peaked at number one for two weeks on the US Dance chart. It also charted in several European countries. The song title loop, the echo between Kranz's onomatopoeia and his drum solos, and the synthesizer sounds which can be heard afterwards are the main characteristics of this song. Regarded as a dance classic and as a precursor of human beatboxing, artists still refer to this song today. The song has been sampled, covered or remixed by many artists, including M|A|R|R|S, Kevin Aviance, Pulsedriver, and Flo Rida. "Din Daa Daa" saw most of its success in Europe, where it charted in several countries. The single peaked at number 25 in Belgium and at number 45 in France, where it spent three weeks on both national charts. It also peaked at number 88 in UK at the end of the year 1983. In Kranz's native Germany, the track peaked at number 28 and spent 12 weeks on the charts, from February to May 1984. In the United States, the single became a club smash, spending two weeks at number one on the Dance Club Play chart in January 1984, before being knocked off by Laid Back's "White Horse". It also charted on the Black Singles chart, peaking at number 61, and on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, peaking at number 10. It also became a club hit in France, peaking at number 3 on the clubs chart.
Tracklist: 01.Herbie Hancock - Rockit (Long / Album Version) (5:24) 02.Herbie Hancock - Rockit (Short Version) (3:41) "Rockit" is a composition recorded by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and produced by Bill Laswell and Michael Beinhorn. Hancock released it as a single from his 1983 album Future Shock. The selection was composed by Hancock, Laswell, and Beinhorn. The track was driven by its deejay scratch style, performed primarily by DXT, and its music video created by Godley & Creme, which was put in high rotation on MTV. "Rockit" won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance in 1983, and it won five MTV Video Music Awards in 1984. "Rockit" peaked at #8 on the UK singles chart, and #71 on the US Billboard Hot 100, in addition the single reached the #1 position on the US Dance chart while peaking at #6 on the R&B chart.
Tracklist: 01.Robert Palmer - You Are In My System (Remix) (6:07) 02.Robert Palmer - Deadline (3:53) "You Are in My System" is a 1982 song originally recorded by American band the System. The song, written by Mic Murphy and David Frank. In 1983, the song was covered by the English rock singer Robert Palmer. This version, which was produced by Palmer and remixed by Dominique Blanc-Francard, reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached No. 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart. It was actually recorded after the rest of the Pride album had been completed when Palmer heard the original 12" promo copy at famous Paris private night club l'Elysées Matignon played by top DJ Bernie Bernthaler. He quickly flew back to cut it as an extra track, and it was recorded within 24 hours. He had even persuaded David Frank to play on it himself. This was the album's only successful single.
Tracklist: 01.The Parachute Club - Rise Up (Extended Dance Version) (6:45) 02.The Parachute Club - Rise Up (Jellybean Mix) (5:58) "Rise Up" is a pop song recorded by the Canadian group Parachute Club on their self-titled 1983 album. It was produced and engineered by Daniel Lanois, and written by Parachute Club members Billy Bryans, Lauri Conger, Lorraine Segato and Steve Webster, with additional lyrics contributed by filmmaker Lynne Fernie. An upbeat call for peace, celebration, and "freedom / to love who we please," the song was a national hit in Canada, and was hailed as a unique achievement in Canadian pop music: Rarely does one experience a piece of music in white North America where the barrier between participant and observer breaks down. Rise Up rises right up and breaks down the wall. According to Segato, the song was not written with any one individual group in mind, but as a universal anthem of freedom and equality; Fernie described the song's lyrics as having been inspired in part by West Coast First Nations rituals in which young girls would "rise up" at dawn to adopt their adult names as a rite of passage. It remains the band's most famous song, and has been adopted as an activist anthem for causes as diverse as gay rights, feminism, anti-racism and the New Democratic Party. As well, the song's reggae and soca-influenced rhythms made it the first significant commercial breakthrough for Caribbean music in Canada. The song's first ever live public performance took place at the 1983 Toronto Pride parade.
Tracklist: 01.John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (7:52) 02.John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (Instrumental) (5:07) 03.John Rocca - English Man In New York (7:25) "I Want it to Be Real" is a 1984, solo, dance single by English Electro Pioneer John Rocca, lead vocalist and founder of the London, dance group, Freeez. In the United States the single peaked at #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart, and #55 on the R&B Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Roger Taylor - Man On Fire (Extended Version) (6:06) 02.Roger Taylor - Killing Time (4:57) "Man On Fire" was the third single taken from the second solo studio album "Strange Frontier" by Queen drummer Roger Taylor. The single peaked at #66 on the UK singles chart, and #11 in South Africa. The b-side "Killing Time" features Freddy Mercury on backing vocals.
Tracklist: 01.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Extended Version) (6:24) 02.Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat (Instant Mix) (8:26) In Memory Of Steve Bronski 1960-2021 "Hit That Perfect Beat" is a single from the British synthpop trio Bronski Beat and appeared on their 1986 album Truthdare Doubledare. It became a popular dance hit and reached number three in the UK charts in January 1986 and reached the top ten in many European countries and across the world.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Eurasian Eyes (Edit) (4:41) 02.Corey Hart - Eurasian Eyes (Full Length Version) (5:28) 03.Corey Hart - Sunny Places/Shady People (4:20) "Eurasian Eyes" was the fourth single taken from the second studio album "Boy In The Box" recorded by Canadian singer Corey Hart. Musicians on “Eurasian Eyes” included keyboardist Gary Breit, who subsequently was featured on several of Bryan Adams albums. British saxophonist Andy Hamilton of Duran Duran (“Hungry Like The Wolf”) was also featured. Hamilton was featured on other recording artists studio albums in the 80’s including Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys, George Michael, Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Elton John and Wham. Canadian singer, Dalbello, provided backup vocals for Hart, something she was doing elsewhere for Heart (“These Dreams”) Nena (“99 Red Balloons”) and Glass Tiger (“Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone”). "Eurasian Eyes" peaked at #12 in March 1986 after spending 6 weeks on Vancouver’s CKLG chart. The song was also featured on the soundtrack for the film 9½ Weeks.
Tracklist: 01.Incredible Penguins - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Incredible Penguins - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Radio Mix) (3:51) 03.Incredible Penguins - Penguin (Instrumental Mix) (5:23) Incredible Penguins were an Australian supergroup formed in 1985, which reached the top ten on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart with their cover of "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" in December. Contributors included Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo), Bob Geldof, Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen), Colleen Hewett, and John Farnham. The charity project, for research on little penguins, was organized and produced by Countdown host, Ian Meldrum. After hosting Oz for Africa—the Australian leg of Live Aid—in mid-1985, Ian Meldrum decided to create a charity project for a local issue. Meldrum was talent coordinator and compere of national pop music show, Countdown. Late in 1985, he used his industry contacts to organise a charity single for research on fairy penguins. He produced the recording of a cover of John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Plastic Ono Band's 1971 hit, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". The Incredible Penguins were a briefly existing covers band, with members: Steve Donald (Wendy & the Rocketts) on percussion, Craig Johnston (ex-Mother Goose) on vocals, Wayne Matthews (ex-The Masters Apprentices) on bass guitar, John Moon (ex-Keays, W.H.Y.) on guitar, Pat Polo on guitar, and Marcel Rodeka (ex-Mother Goose) on drums. In late October 1985, The Incredible Penguins entered the Flagstaff Studios in Melbourne with Meldrum and guest musicians: Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo), Brian Canham (Pseudo Echo), Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen), John Farnham, Venetta Fields, Bob Geldof, Steve Gilpin (ex-Mi-Sex), Hare Krishna Chorus, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Colleen Hewett, Jim Keays (ex-The Masters Apprentices), Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men), Wendy Stapleton (Wendy & the Rocketts) and Chris Stockley (ex-Axiom, The Dingoes). A three-track single, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" was released by Mushroom Records and peaked at #10 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in December.
Tracklist: 01.Kim Carnes - Abadabadango (Dance Mix) (7:12) 02.Kim Carnes - Abadabadango (Red Mix) (5:06) 03.Kim Carnes - He Makes The Sun Rise (Orpheus) (4:25) "Abadabadango" was the second single taken from American singer Kim Carnes ninth studio album "Barking At Airplanes". The song peaked at #67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 16, 1985 spending four weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Extended Version) (6:45) 02.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - Take Me Home (Rap) (2:09) 03.Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force - If I Take You Home Tonight (Cult Jam Dub) (6:43) "I Wonder If I Take You Home" is a song recorded by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force in 1984. Record Producer Kenny Beck discovered the song in a "discard bin" at Personal Records while looking for songs to include on his debut album with the label. He was so impressed that he created a compilation break-dancing album, CBS/SuzyQ, just to include the song. He released the album in Europe on CBS Records, and it immediately gained popularity as a dance hit with club DJs there. Soon American DJs began playing the song in the United States on Columbia Records. After the song received heavy play from these DJs, "I Wonder If I Take You Home" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week in June 1985. On other US charts, it peaked at No. 6 on the R&B chart and reached No. 34 on the Hot 100.[3] In 1991, the single was certified as gold in the U.S. by the RIAA. Overseas, it charted at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and #41 in the Netherlands.
Tracklist: 01.Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain - More Than You Can Handle (Slam Version) (5:58) 02.Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain - More Than You Can Handle (Instrumental Version) (5:34) 03.Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain - More Than You Can Handle (You Got Dub Version) (7:34) "More Than You Can Handle" is the debut single by Prince protégé Lushus Daim & The Pretty Vain taken from her only LP of the same name released on Motown Records in 1985. The song peaked at #53 on the US R&B chart in October 1985. The act released one more single "The One You Love" before disappearing into 80s obscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Ready For The World - Oh Sheila (Extended M&M Mix) (6:47) 02.Ready For The World - Oh Sheila (Extended M&M Dub) (4:30) 03.Ready For The World - Oh Sheila (Luis Mix) (4:11) 04.Ready For The World - I'm The One Who Loves You (3:44) "Oh Sheila" is a 1985 single by Ready for the World. The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles and the Hot Dance Club Play charts. It was the first of two chart toppers for the band on the Billboard R&B chart, preceding their 1986 number-one R&B hit, "Love You Down". The song is commonly misattributed to Prince, due to similarity to his vocal and musical style, as well as the belief that the song's lyrics allude to frequent Prince collaborator Sheila E. The use of a faux British accent during parts of the song was the preference of singer Melvin Riley Jr., who said "I like that kind of accent, so I thought I'd use that sound."
Tracklist: 01.Various Aritsts - EMI America Dance Mix (18:31) 02.Various Aritsts - EMI America Dance Mix (19:57) "Dance Mix" is a 1985 DJ mixed compilation featuring artists signed to the EMI America record label. All of the tracks are mixed and sequenced together into one giant megamix. The tracks were mixed by American remixers Paul Sabu and Rusty Garner. To keep the integrity of the original vinyl I did not seperate the tracks.
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I downloaded these from BTG some time ago... does anyone happen to have them in 24-96 quality? Midge Ure & Mick Karn - After A Fashion (UK 12'') (1983) [FLAC]
Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood (US 12'') (1981) [FLAC]
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Midge Ure & Mick Karn - After A Fashion (UK 12'') (1983) [FLAC]
I have, I gave it to DMMANIAC to update this collection.
Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood (US 12'') (1981) [FLAC]
DjPaulT posted this in 2011 only in mp3 320 and flac 16/44 format. Can you share flac 16/44 with us?
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found this one as well if anyone has the higher quality The Human League - The Lebanon (UK 12'') (1984) [FLAC] where should i send the tom tom club 12 " to?
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Tracklist: 01.Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart (Disco Version) (6:28) "Thunder in My Heart" is a song by English-Australian singer Leo Sayer, from his fifth studio album Thunder in My Heart (1977). The song was written by Sayer and Tom Snow, while produced by Richard Perry. It was released through Warner and Chrysalis Records in 1977, as the first single from the album. The disco song consists of a bassline and strings. "Thunder in My Heart" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the production. It peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the US a special double A sided 12″ Promo was released containing the “Disco Version” of “Thunder In My Heart”. This version is repeated on both sides of the single and is exclusive to the US only 12″.
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Cowley - Menergy (8:44) 02.Patrick Cowley - I Wanna Take You Home (7:25) "Menergy" is a 1981 dance single by producer Patrick Cowley. “One day, while we were recording that album,” Marty Blecman, a former disc jockey and Cowley's business partner, wrote before his death in 1991, “We got high and I added an ‘M’ in front of title track called ‘Energy,’ and we came up with all these completely gay lyrics for it. In the end, that's what we used.” Along with the song "I Want to Take You Home", "Menergy" spent two weeks atop the Billboard Dance/Disco chart in October and November 1981. It was Cowley's most successful single of four Top 10 dance chart hits, all of which occurred within the span of 15 months. As with Cowley's other singles, "Menergy" did not place on any other chart in the USA. In 1984, a posthumous version of "Menergy" was released where Sylvester's vocals were featured. It was used in 2009 in the trailer for the video game Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony, as well as the in-game radio station K109 The Studio. Cowley recorded in a style that has drawn comparisons to that of Giorgio Moroder and is often credited with pioneering electronic dance music.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:08) 02.Duran Duran - Rio (Night Version) (6:38) 03.Duran Duran - Planet Earth (Night Version) (6:17) 04.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (Alternate Mix) (5:44) Carnival is a dance music EP by Duran Duran, originally released in various markets around the world in September 1982 by EMI. Due to the fact that Carnival was meant to capitalise on Duran Duran's burgeoning dance-oriented success, the tracklisting around the world differed from region to region. The Dutch EP, released in a white sleeve with photos taken from the Rio tour book, featured twelve-inch versions - or " Night Versions" in early Duran Duran parlance - lifted from four of the band's more popular singles - "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Rio", "Planet Earth" and "Girls on Film". There is a rare misprint of the Dutch sleeve, stating "Hold Back the Rain" to be included instead of "Planet Earth". The Night Version of "Girls on Film" is actually slightly different from the version that appeared on the EMI twelve-inch single, clocking in at just around 15 seconds longer, with a slighty different balance in the mix, and featuring the camera shutter clicking sound effect as heard in the short version. Also, the David Kershenbaum Night Version mix of "Rio" was commercially exclusive to this EP (it also featured on an American promo twelve-inch), as the "Rio" twelve-inch single featured "Rio" (Pt II) as the lead mix.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:14) 02.Duran Duran - Girls On Film (Night Version) (5:30) 03.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Carnival Remix) (7:03) 04.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Carnival Remix) (4:29) "Carnival" is a mini-lp by Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI in September 1982. As part of Capitol's shift in marketing strategy for Duran Duran from New Romantic act to dance band over the course of 1982 (in a bid to shift more units of the Rio album), it was decided to release an EP of remixed tracks in various territories globally to capitalise on increased night-club play and to try to replicate that success on radio. Part of this strategy involved producer David Kershenbaum remixing various Rio' tracks. Most of these remixes also appeared on the Carnival release as well as various twelve-inch singles. The demand for Duran Duran material during the autumn of 1982 was quite high. DJs who heard the new mixes could not get enough, and started to put the dance mixes on the air. During the week of 2 October, the US version of the Carnival EP actually entered the album charts at #98. It was gone by the following week. The success of the Carnival EP gave the band enough clout to bring Kershenbaum back in to remix the entire A-side of the Rio album, which was re-issued in the United States in November 1982. Due to the fact that Carnival was meant to capitalise on Duran Duran's burgeoning dance-oriented success, the tracklisting around the world differed from region to region. For the North American release - released both in Canada and the US - the track listing changed slightly, incorporating among other things, a new Kershenbaum mix of minor single "My Own Way" which featured additional lyrics left off the original album version as well as the 'rhythm section punched up, making it ideal for dancing'. This mix eventually resurfaced on the Kershenbaum version of the Rio album in November 1982. The EP also featured the full length David Kershenbaum remix of "Hold Back the Rain", which is quite similar in structure to the version on the B-side of the "Save A Prayer" twelve-inch single. However the guitars are more prominent on the EP mix, and the keyboard and bass are quieter in some places. This mix also featured on the Japanese Carnival EP, with a slighty longer fade out that actual runs completely to the end of the in-studio performance. This full length version was edited down by about half a minute (with sections of the outro choruses cut down) to produce the 6:32 album remix version featured on the North American re-release of Rio. The North American tracklisting is rounded out by Night Versions of singles "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Girls on Film", lifted directly from their respective twelve-inches. Looks-wise, the EP was similar to the Dutch release but came in a purple sleeve, instead of white.
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch (Video Mix) (4:29) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Dance On Your Knees (Extended Mix) (6:40) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everytime You Go Away (Remix Version) (5:07) "Out of Touch" is a 1984 song by Dryl Hall & John Oates. This lead single from their 1984 album Big Bam Boom was their last Billboard Hot 100 number one, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in December 1984. It became the duo's fourteenth consecutive top 40 hit since 1980. The song often segued from "Dance on Your Knees" which is the opening song of the album. The music video also contains the "Dance on Your Knees" intro, which segues into an edit of the 12" remix version.
Tracklist: 01.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Extended) (6:02) 02.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Dub Version) (5:32) 03.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Instrumental) (4:10) This is the second 12" release for "Ghostbusters" released after the single had reched #1 in the USA. The "Dub Version" is the same mix that appeared as "Instrumental Dub Version" on the previous 12". Also of note the sleeve is misprinted and contains the "Instrumental" instead of the "Short Version". “Ghostbusters” is a 1984 song recorded by Ray Parker, Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11 in 1984, and stayed there for three weeks. It also peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on 16 September 1984, where it stayed for three weeks. The song is performed in the key of B major. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song, but lost to Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You”.
Tracklist: 01.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Searchin' For The Spirit) (5:28) 02.Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Dub Instrumental Version) (5:32) "Ghostbusters" is a song written by Ray Parker Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name, and included on the film's soundtrack. Debuting at number 68 on June 16, 1984, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11, staying there for three weeks, (Parker Jr.'s only number one on that chart), and at number two on the UK Singles Chart on September 16, staying there for three weeks. This is the first UK 12" released for "Ghostbusters" this 12" contains an alternate remix "Searchin' For The Spirit" on the A-side. Over the years, the catchphrases "Who you gonna call?" and "I ain't afraid of no ghost." have been etched into fans' memories. The famous "GB break dance/shuffle" performed by Murray and Aykroyd in the 1984 Ray Parker, Jr. music video,"The Real Ghostbusters" end credits and again in "Ghostbusters II" for the party Ray and Winston performed. Many found the tune similar to Huey Lewis and the News' "I Want a New Drug". Others found the score's synthesizer notes (that were held for several seconds) akin to the chord struck in Gary Numan's "Cars". Ray Parker Jr. had to get pretty creative with this, as writing a song with the word "Ghostbusters" in it is quite challenging. In an interview with George Cole, author of The Last Miles: The Music of Miles Davis, 1980-1991, Parker said: "It sounds easy now because you've heard the song. But if somebody told you to write a song with the word 'Ghostbusters' in it, it's pretty difficult. That was the hard part - getting the title in the song." Parker added that he got his girlfriend and her friends to shout the title for the chorus, since he didn't want to sing it. Parker, who was a renowned session musician, played most of the instruments on the track.
Tracklist: 01.Elton John - Wrap Her Up (Extended Remix) (10:12) 02.Elton John - Restless (Live At Wembley Stadium 1984) (4:26) "Wrap Her Up" is a song by English rock performer Elton John, featured on his 1985 album, Ice on Fire. George Michael is also featured on the song. Released as a single, it reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart, number 22 on the Australian Singles Chart, number 26 in Canada on the RPM Top Singles chart and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100. George Michael was quoted at the time in Smash Hits magazine that "it sounded like I had my willy in a garotte" because of the falsetto he sings throughout the song. The song is notable for the number of famous women's names dropped toward the end of the song, including Kiki Dee, who had duetted with Elton on the hit song "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" in 1976, and also provided background vocals for "Wrap Her Up." The rest of the list includes (in order) Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, Doris Day, Billie Jean King, Samantha Fox, Joan Collins, Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Grace Jones, Priscilla Presley, Vanessa Williams, Dusty Springfield, Nancy Reagan, Rita Hayworth, Madonna (as "Material Girl"), Julie Andrews, Superwoman, Annie Lennox, Mata Hari, Anouska Hempel, Shirley Temple, Tallulah Bankhead, Linda Lovelace, Little Eva, Nastassja Kinski, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Pat Fernandez (a close friend of George Michael who appeared in two Wham! videos), and Elsie Tanner.
Tracklist: 01.Eurythmics - Would I Lie To You? (An Eric ‘ET’ Thorngren Mix) (4:53) 02.Eurythmics - Would I Lie To You? (Extended Mix) (4:59) 03.Eurythmics - Here Comes That Sinking Feeling (5:40) “Would I Lie to You?” is a song recorded by British pop duo Eurythmics. It was written by band members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart. Released in the UK and the U.S. from Eurythmics’ fifth album Be Yourself Tonight, the song was the first by the duo to feature their change in musical direction from synthpop to rock and R&B. The song, and its accompanying album, featured a full backing band and relied less on electronic programming. Lyrically, the song features Lennox confronting a cheating lover as she leaves him for good. As she declares that she is “walking out the door” and he doubts her, Lennox’s response is “would I lie to you honey? / now would I say something that wasn’t true?” The music video was heavily shown on MTV, the clip beginning with an angry confrontation between Lennox and her boyfriend (during which he calls her a “bitch”), just prior to a Eurythmics performance. After some friendly encouragement backstage from bandmate Stewart, the full band performs the song, only to have Lennox’s boyfriend return to the venue, climb up onto the stage, and get pushed off into the audience by Lennox. Steven Bauer played the part of the boyfriend. The cover photo of the Be Yourself Tonight album is a screenshot from the music video during the argument scene. “Would I Lie to You?” is one of Eurythmics’ most recognized tunes. The song continued the bands hit singles run. In the UK, the song peaked at number 17, while it went to number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming their third Top 10 hit in the U.S.. Furthermore, it is the duo’s biggest ever hit in Australia, where it topped the singles chart for two weeks. “Would I Lie to You?” is featured in the 2009 film The Informant! starring Matt Damon.
Tracklist: 01.Wham! - Freedom (Long Mix) (6:17) 02.Wham! - Heartbeat (4:42) 03.Wham! - Freedom (Instrumental) (5:04) The U.S. "Long Mix" is an alternate mix which is about one minute shorter than the "Long Version" released in Europe and Japan. "Freedom" is a hit song by British pop duo Wham!. "Freedom" was number one in the UK for three weeks, and featured on the album Make It Big, which was issued at the same time. "Freedom" was the 10th biggest-selling single of 1984. This song also reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in the US in September 1985. The music video, coinciding with the 1985 US release, features the band touring around Beijing, China. The song finds George Michael telling a girl that he wants to fully commit to her, and not have one of those relationships where they can see other people. When Wham! went to China in April, 1985, they became the first Western Pop act to play a concert in that country. While there is absolutely nothing political about the song, footage from the trip was used to make a music video for the track, implying a more global meaning of the title. The video opens with about a minute of the band talking under clips of the Chinese people and the countryside. Wham! was one of the biggest acts on MTV at the time, but the network, fearing the short attention spans of their viewers, wanted to cut out the intro (this was before Michael Jackson changed the game with “Thriller”). The band’s manager, Simon Napier-Bell, refused, and MTV ended up airing the full video. Napier-Bell apparently found the negotiations with MTV much easier than those with the Chinese government. In an interview with the Christmas 2009 issue of THE BIG ISSUE, Michael said of this song, that when he wrote it he knew he had arrived: “When I was 19, I wrote Freedom – the original version – and I thought, ‘I can’t believe I’ve just done that!’ I was absolutely thrilled. Because until then I had no real understanding of my abilities, but with Freedom, I started to take myself seriously as a writer.”
Tracklist: 01.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (Dance Re-Mix) (6:30) 02.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (Instrumental Version) (4:39) 03.Whitney Houston - How Will I Know (LP Version) (4:26) “How Will I Know” was released by Arista Records in November 1985 as the third single from Houston’s self-titled debut. It debuted at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, on the December 7, 1985 issue. Nine weeks later, it peaked at number one on the issue dated February 15, 1986, becoming Houston’s second number one single in the US. It displaced Dionne Warwick’s “That’s What Friends Are For”, and was displaced by “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister. It stayed on the peak for two weeks. The song also debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs at number 60 and later peaked at number one, a peak it maintained for one week. On the issue dated January 25, 1986, “How Will I Know” entered the Hot Dance Club Play charts at number 30 and later peaked at number three on the February 22, 1986 issue. It also peaked at number one on the Adult Contemporary charts. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single Gold on December 6, 1995, for shipments of 500,000 copies or more. It ranked number six on the Billboard Year-End charts. In Canada, the song debuted at number 80 on the RPM Singles chart on the issue dated December 14, 1985. It later peaked at number one on the week dated March 1, 1986, becoming Houston’s first number one single in Canada. It was later certified Gold by Canadian Recording Industry Association on May 1, 1986, for shipments of 200,000 copies or more. The song performed well in other countries. In United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 36, on the week dated January 25, 1986, and later peaked at a position of number five. It was also certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to MTV UK and Ireland, the single has sold about 280,000 copies in the United Kingdom. In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 35 on the Singles chart and later peaked at number 19. In Austria, the song reached a peak position of number 28, while reaching a peak of number 12 in the Netherlands. The song also reached number two in Norway and Sweden, while charting at number 11 in Switzerland. According to Allmusic, “How Will I Know” has sold about one million copies worldwide.
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Tracklist: 01.Nicolette Larson - Lotta Love (Disco Stereo Mix) (4:20) 02.Nicolette Larson - You Send Me (3:56) "Lotta Love" is a song written and originally recorded by Neil Young and released on his 1978 Comes a Time album. "Lotta Love" was also covered by American singer Nicolette Larson in 1978. Larson's version reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 8 on the Cash Box Top 100 in February 1979. It also hit No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart and was a hit in Australia (No. 11) and New Zealand (No. 22). "Lotta Love" served as lead single for Larson's Ted Templeman-produced Nicolette album. Due to a delay in release, Comes a Time was released on the same day — in October, 1978 — as Nicolette. The release of a single from the Nicolette album was held off until October 31 when it was clear Young's version would not have a single release as an A-side (although Young's "Lotta Love" was released as the B-side of a non-charting "Comes a Time" single). Much as extended dance versions of hits by the Doobie Brothers — who Templeman also produced — were released, a promotional 12" single of Larson's "Lotta Love" was issued, with Jim Burgess performing remixing duties: this disco version differentiated from the album track and 7" single in its pure "four on the floor" disco drum track (replacing the radio version's "pop heartbeat" drum rhythm) and a sax solo on the bridge, replacing the 7" single's bridge flute solo which was shifted to an extended intro. The track did not heavily impact the club scene. Its meager length for a 12" single — at 4:20 barely a minute longer than the 7" — a likely deterrent. The B-side of the 7" single was "Angels Rejoiced" featuring a harmony vocal by Herb Pedersen while on its 12" single "Lotta Love" was backed by Larson's rendition of "You Send Me".
Tracklist: 01.Miguel Bosé - Shoot Me In The Back (Disco Mix) (5:14) 02.Miguel Bosé - Please Think Of Me (3:24) *Although I do not agree with Miguel Bosé's views on COVID-19 I am posting this record because it's fun and I like it. I actually bought this record in a used shop just for the sleeve (ha ha) then later someone actually requested it. This post was by no means ment to cause any controversy. "Shoot Me In The Back" is a 1979 disco single by Panamanian singer-songwriter and actor, Miguel Bosé. Taken from his third studio LP Chicas! (Girls!). "Shoot Me In The Back" was only released as a single in France. Propelled by his famous family and their friends, Bosé started a career as an actor in 1971, taking part in various movies. He quickly found work on the basis of his talent and good looks rather than his family name. He studied acting as well as dancing and singing. Due to the lack of acting opportunities, he started exploring his talents as a singer in 1975. With the assistance of Camilo Sesto he recorded his first singles. Two years later, in 1977, Bosé signed a contract with CBS Records and he remained with them until 1984. Between 1977 and 1982, Bosè was a major teen idol in Italy, Spain, Southern Europe and in all Latin America. He had 7 top ten hits that earned him a secure spot in every televised song festival held in the aforementioned countries. By 1983 his star had severely waned in Italy, and he rarely performed there again until the 2000s, retreating to Latin American markets instead. During the COVID-19 pandemic Bosé became one of the most active denialists, questioning the effectiveness of masks and other aspects of the virus. Some of his videos have been removed from YouTube and Facebook.
Tracklist: 01.Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (7:46) 02.Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Instrumental/Do It Yourself) (5:52) "The Breaks" is a 1980 single by American rapper Kurtis Blow from his self-titled debut album. It peaked at #87 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the first certified gold rap song, and the second certified gold 12-inch single. In 2008, the song ranked #10 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs. "The Breaks" repeats the word "break" (or any of its homophones) 84 times over six and a half minutes. It features six breakdowns (seven including the outro) while there are three definitions for "break," "to break" or "brakes" used in the lyrics. Unlike most hip-hop songs which sample prerecorded funk, the funk beat in this song is original (contrary to suggestions that it sampled "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers). The single hit #87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #4 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart, and #9 on the U.S. Billboard dance chart. It sold over 500,000 copies, becoming the first rap song to earn a gold certification from the RIAA and the second 12-inch single to earn a gold certification, following "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu (Disco Mix) (6:24) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Fool Country (2:26) "Xanadu" is the title song from the album Xanadu, the soundtrack to the 1980 film of the same name. The song is performed by the Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John. Newton-John sings the primary vocals, with ELO adding "parenthetic" vocals in the style of their other songs on the "Xanadu" soundtrack, along with providing the instrumentation. A rare collaboration for ELO, the single reached no.1 in several countries and was the band's only UK #1 single when it peaked there for two weeks in July 1980. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement (6:57) 02.Heaven 17 - Penthouse And Pavement (Instrumental) (6:59) On October 16, 1981, Heaven 17 released their fifth single, "Penthouse And Pavement". The track appeared on their debut album, Penthouse And Pavement, but it was a remixed version. The single debuted on the UK singles chart on November 14, 1981 and peaked at #57. Although the single did not chart on the US Hot 100 it did peak at #19 on the US Dance chart. The Sheffield, England new wave band formed when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh split from The Human League. They recruited Glenn Gregory for vocals and the band was born.
Tracklist: 01.Ronny - If You Want Me To Stay (Dance Mix) (5:49) 02.Ronny - If You Want Me To Stay (Instrumental) (5:49) "If You want Me To Stay" is a 1981 New wave/Synth-pop single by Parisian model Ronny. Ronny used to be a top French model. Ronny was brought up in the grim Northern industrial area of France and left home at 14 to go to Paris, there lying about her age and doing terrible jobs. Took dancing classes and jobs then stopped everything and started to write songs. Club entrepreneur Rusty Egan met Ronny in the Paris club Privelege and co-produced with Midge Ure "If You want Me To stay". Ronny, a masculine name, is the blitz girl who loved to dress up as a boy.
Also, Ronny did a duet with Steve Strange called "The Lady Is A Tramp". The single was never released. Ronny recorded three singles for Polydor Records then disappeared into obscurity.
Tracklist: 01.Stars On 45 - "Stars On 45" (Vocal) (10:18) 02.Stars On 45 - "Stars On 45" (Instrumental) (6:19) "Stars on 45" is a medley issued in January 1981 by Dutch studio group Stars on 45. In some countries, including the UK, Ireland and New Zealand, the band was credited as 'Starsound' and only the medley itself was named "Stars on 45". Its official title in the US and Canada (as on the record and in Billboard and RPM) is "Medley: Intro 'Venus' / Sugar Sugar / No Reply / I'll Be Back / Drive My Car / Do You Want to Know a Secret / We Can Work It Out / I Should Have Known Better / Nowhere Man / You're Going to Lose That Girl / Stars on 45" and was credited to 'Stars on 45'. It is (to date) the longest titled song to ever chart in Billboard and was conveniently shortened to "Stars on 45 Medley", or "'Medley' by Stars on 45". The length of the name surpassed the previous record set by Ray Stevens' "Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick-Dissolving Fast-Acting Pleasant-Tasting Green and Purple Pills"; and (among songs that reached number one) "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" by B. J. Thomas. The reason for the long title was copyright requirements for the use of The Beatles' songs. It reached number 1 in the Netherlands on February 21, 1981; number 2 in the UK on May 9, 1981; and number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 20, 1981. In the US, the single also peaked at number 18 on the dance chart. In the US, the song's one-week stay at the top of the Hot 100 interrupted the Kim Carnes single "Bette Davis Eyes" run as the number 1 single at five weeks. The next week, Carnes' song regained its number 1 status for an additional four weeks. The origin of the single was the Netherlands where numerous bootleg disco singles were floating around. Willem van Kooten, the owner of one of the copyrights, decided to make a similar, legitimate record of a 12" single titled "Let's Do It in the 80s Great Hits" credited to a Canadian group called Passion (though the snippets of songs were taken from the original recordings). He found singers who sounded similar to John Lennon and Paul McCartney and decided to make the single focus on The Beatles. The Beatles medley was later extended to a full 16-minute album side. It appeared on the Stars on 45's first full-length release, Long Play Album (US title: Stars on Long Play; UK title: Stars on 45 - The Album). The album version of the song moved "Venus" and "Sugar Sugar" to Side Two into a different medley, and added several more Beatles songs as well as a 32-second instrumental extract from George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" and even a fleeting reference to new wave band Sparks' "Beat the Clock", for a total length of about 15 minutes. The album version was released as Long Play Album in the Netherlands, and retitled Stars on Long Play in the US and Stars on 45 — The Album in the UK. The song also became a huge success in the UK where it kicked off a craze for medleys, with a large number of records in the Stars on 45 mould reaching the UK Top 40 in 1981. For example, The Hollies recorded "Holliedaze", a medley of some of their previous hits, which reached 28 on the UK charts with Graham Nash and Eric Haydock briefly rejoining the group in September 1981 to promote the record. Likewise, in the US the song started a medley craze that lasted for about a year and introduced not only other medleys by Stars on 45, but medleys by the Beatles themselves, The Beach Boys, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Larry Elgart and His Manhattan Swing Orchestra, as well as others.
Tracklist: 01.The Specials - Ghost Town (Extended Version) (5:57) 02.The Specials - Why? (3:54) 03.The Specials - Friday Night Saturday Morning (3:33) "Ghost Town" is a 1981 song by the British ska band The Specials. The song spent three weeks at number one and 10 weeks in the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart. Addressing themes of urban decay, deindustrialisation, unemployment and violence in inner cities, the song is remembered for being a hit at the same time as riots were occurring in British cities. As such, it is remembered as a major piece of popular social commentary.
Tracklist: 01.Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood (Special 12" Versiom) (6:40) 02.Tom Tom Club - Spooks (6:30) 16Bit Tom Tom Club is an American new wave band founded in 1981 by husband and wife team Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, both also known for being bandmembers of Talking Heads. "Wordy Rappinghood" was the first single released from Tom Tom Club's eponymous debut album. 'Wordy Rappinghood" reached #7 on the U.K. single chart on June 7, 1981, the song also peaked at #1 on the U.S. Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Blue Zoo - Cry Boy Cry (12" Version) (6:00) 02.Blue Zoo - Off To Market (Dub) (4:02) "Cry Boy Cry" is a song by British new wave band Blue Zoo, released in 1982 as the third single from their 1983 debut album Two by Two. The song is the band's biggest hit, and their only top 40 entry, reaching No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1982. It also reached No. 25 in Ireland.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (US Remix) (4:02) 02.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:14) "Hungry Like the Wolf" is a song by the British new wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Colin Thurston for the group's second studio album Rio. The song was released in May 1982 as the band's fifth single in the United Kingdom. It reached no. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, and received a gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry. The music video for "Hungry Like the Wolf" was directed by Russell Mulcahy and filmed in the jungles of Sri Lanka. Although the band initially failed to break into the US market, MTV placed the "Hungry Like the Wolf" video into heavy rotation. Subsequently, the group gained much exposure; the song peaked at the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1983, and Duran Duran became an international sensation. The video won the first Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984. This USA 7" 2nd US single release of "Hungry Like The Wolf" with different mixes, to promote the "Rio" album re-release and the "Carnival" Mini-LP release, eatures the US Album Remix which appeared on the 2nd US editions of the "Rio" album on the A-side along with the Carnival/Night Version as it's b-side.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (US Album Remix) (5:24) 02.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Carnival Remix) (4:29) 03.Duran Duran - Lonely In Your Nightmare (US Album Remix) (4:52) 04.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (US Album Remix) (4:02) 05.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (US Album Remix) (6:28) In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of 'RIO' I decided to transfer the bonus 12" that was included with the 2014 remastered vinyl edition of 'RIO'. This bonus 180 gram 12" contains the David Kershenbaum US album remixes that were originally released On Harvest/Capitol records ( ST-12211) in November 1982. These mixes were also issued on the remastered CD as well, but I found the remastering to be a bit under whelming. I hope you enjoy these vinyl transfers. Duran Duran re-entered Air studios in London to embark on their second LP, eventually titled 'RIO'. Recorded during January and February of 1982, the LP was released in May of that year to great success everywhere except the US. As many of you have noticed, the 'RIO' album is somewhat different depending on where you are listening to the vinyl version or CD. In fact there are several variations of each. The successes at that time of mini-LPs by Missing Persons, Thomas Dolby and Duran Duran, prompted Capitol Records to change the marketing strategy of the group from that of New Romantics to a dance band. Duran Duran's 'CARNIVAL' remix EP was released in the US in September of 1982 to great success. DJs around the country began to play the remixed dance versions of the 'RIO' album tracks. Apparently, the previous mixing on 'RIO' didn't fit the US market, and at the invitation of Capitol Records North America, proceeded to have the album reworked. Being pleased with the remixes already done on 'My Own Way' and 'Hold Back The Rain', the band, with the approval of Capitol, once again enlisted the help of David Kershenbaum. The 'remixed & remastered' North American LP was released on the Harvest label in November of 1982, and has a matrix number ST-1-12211-Z13-REI #1. It was sent out with a blue sticker noting its difference. No Kershenbaum remix credit is to be found, neither on the inner sleeve nor on the label for Side A. Thus, the labeled timings of the tracks are incorrect and simply carried over from the previous version. 'Rio', which was remixed into a 6:39 Night Version by Kershenbaum, was not only edited down for the second American LP (clocking in at 5:24), it is also different in the way the saxophone is mixed. The version of 'My Own Way' was taken from the original UK LP, and by altering the lyrical structure and sequence of song segments; Mr. Kershenbaum created a 4:29 masterpiece, which can also be found on the US 'CARNIVAL' mini-LP. Collectors should note that before the Limited Edition of the album came out in 2009, the David Kershenbaum mix of 'Lonely In Your Nightmare' could have been found only on the second and third versions of the American vinyl LP. 'Hungry Like The Wolf' appears on the second US version as a remixed 'album' version, which was also issued in December of 1982 on the American 7" single re-release, and 'Hold Back The Rain' appears as a slightly edited version of the Carnival Remix both developed by David Kershenbaum. -with special thanks to Ansgar Thomann, Tom McClintock, Alan De Feyter, Andreas Tjornehoj, Kenneth Sausville, Gabby, Igor Pryazhin, Peter Brinkhof, Guido Gilgen and Brian Tobin.
Tracklist: 01.Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy (Vocal Long Version) (5:06) 02.Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy (Instrumental) (5:06) "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Jermaine Jackson. It was released as the first single from his 1982 album, Let Me Tickle Your Fancy. It features the group Devo. The song reached #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Pop chart, and #5 on the R&B Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Soft Cell - What (6:10) 02.Soft Cell - So (8:48) "What" is a song written by H. B. Barnum, originally performed by Melinda Marx and released in 1965. British synth-pop/new wave duo Soft Cell released a cover of the song in July 1982 as the only single from their remix EP Non Stop Ecstatic Dancing. It became their fifth UK top-ten chart hit, peaking at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.The Cage Featuring Nona Hendryx - Do What Ya Wanna Do (Long Version) (7:35) 02.The Cage Featuring Nona Hendryx - Do What Ya Wanna Do (Dub Version) (6:24) 03.The Cage Featuring Nona Hendryx - The Slammer (5:26) 16Bit "Do What Ya Wanna Do" is a 1977 song originally recorded by T-Connection. In 1982 the song was covered by The Cage Featuring American singer Nona Hendryx. The Cage was a project built around Ms. Nona Hendryx and the studio band Visage as they existed in 1982, following the exits of Dave Formula as well as Midge Ure and Billy Currie following the lawsuit to extricate the band from Morrison/O’Donnell management [who were also representing Ultravox]. That meant Rusty Egan on drums with Steve Barnacle on guitars and synths with brother Gary on sax and synths. Production and remix via the great John Luongo. The song was a cover of a T-Connection disco track from 1977 that was very much in the traditional mold of the day. This one was much tougher with the full complement of Visage’s sonic vocabulary that they’d already established on their two albums. Drum machines kept the time while Egan drummed around them on acoustic percussion. Providing lots of vibrant fills and percussive volleys. Steve Barnacle played mostly extreme funk bass here with brother Gary adding sax interjection. The drum solo breakdowns on this one were bold and hard and lasted as long as they wanted even as hints of the Mororder sound gave it all a machine-led energy that the more traditional instruments used as a foundation. Of course, Ms. Hendryx was more than capable of matching the toughness of the musicians. - postpunkmonk Discogs The song was also featured in the film and soundtrack "Summer Lovers".
Tracklist: 01.The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama - It Ain't What You Do (Extended Version) (5:50) 02.The Fun Boy Three with Bananarama - The "Funrama" Theme (Extended Version) (5:58) "It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)" is a calypso song written by jazz musicians Melvin "Sy" Oliver and James "Trummy" Young. It was first recorded in 1939 by Jimmie Lunceford, Harry James, and Ella Fitzgerald. The jazz tune was transformed into a pop song with ska elements in 1982. With the title slightly altered to "It Ain't What You Do....", it was included on Fun Boy Three's debut self-titled album, but it was not available on a Bananarama album until 1988's Greatest Hits Collection. Terry Hall of Fun Boy Three owned a copy of Bananarama's previous single "Aie a Mwana" and after seeing an article about the trio in The Face he decided he wanted them to sing background vocals on this song, solely based on the fact that he liked their look. "It Ain't What You Do...." became a big hit in the UK, climbing to number four in the UK singles chart. The success of this single also prompted Bananarama to return the favour and have Fun Boy Three sing on their next single "Really Saying Something".
Tracklist: 01.Thompson Twins - Make Believe (Special Extended Version) (5:05) 02.Thompson Twins - Runaway (Extended Remix) (5:28) 03.Thompson Twins - Bouncing (Extended Remix) (4:56) 04.Thompson Twins - Good Gosh (Remix) (3:10) "Extra-special Tuneful Twosome" is a rare 1982 pre-trio Thompson Twins USA 12" promo. The single contains two as far as I know US only mixes of "Make Believe" and "Good Gosh!". "Runaway" and "Bouncing" were both included on the "Runaway" UK 12" that I poste earlier this year.
Tracklist: 01.Various - 1982 Top Tune Medley (Part 1) (23:44)
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
Kool & The Gang - Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La La La)
Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message
Diana Ross - Mirror, Mirror
Stevie Wonder - That Girl
Imagination - Just An Illusion
Shalamar - A Night To Remember
Junior - Mama Used To Say
Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
Melba Moore - Love's Comin' At Ya
Stevie Wonder - Do I Do
Rockers Revenge - Walking On Sunshine
Bootsy's Rubber Band - Body Slam
Peech Boys - Don't Make Me Wait
Third World - Try Jah Love
Odyssey - Inside Out
Atlantic Starr - Circles
Vicky "D" - This Beat Is Mine
Xavier - Work That Sucker To Death
Howard Johnson - So Fine
Eddie Murphy - Boogie In Your Butt
Gino Soccio - It's Alright
The Whispers - In The Raw
Gwen Guthrie - It Should Have Been You
The Flirts - Calling All Boys
Larry Graham - Sooner Or Later
The Ritchie Family - I'll Do My Best
Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
Sharon Brown - I Specialize In Love
D-Train - Keep On
Chas Jankel - Glad To Know You
Thompson Twins - In The Name Of Love
Yazoo - Situation
D-Train - You're The One For Me
Sinnamon - Thanks To You
A.37 ABC– The Look Of Love
Evelyn King - Love Come Down
The Human League - Don't You Want Me
Cheri - Murphy's Law
Skyy - Call Me
Prince - 1999
War - You Got The Power
Nancy Martinez - Can't Believe
Time Bandits - Live It Up
Was (Not Was) - Tell Me That I'm Dreaming
George Clinton - Loopzilla
Sweet Pea Atkinson - Dance Or Die
Rick James - Dance Wit' Me
Jimmy Ross - Fall In To A Trance
Madonna - Everybody
Prince - 1999
Gary's Gang - Knock Me Out
Roni Griffith - Love Is The Drug
The Gap Band - Early In The Morning
Stone - Time
The Flirts - Passion
Klein & M.B.O. - Dirty Talk
J. Geils Band - Flame Thrower
Patrick Cowley - Get A Little
Paul Parke - Right On Target 02.Various - 1982 Top Tune Medley (Part 2) (20:02)
Paul Parker - Right On Target
Slim Line - If You Can Dance You Can Do It
Sharon Redd - Beat The Street
Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl
Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
Prince - Let's Work
Olivia Newton-John - Physical
Jermaine Jackson - Let Me Tickle Your Fancy
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - The Other Woman
Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
The Gap Band - You Dropped A Bomb On Me
Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force - Planet Rock
Planet Patrol - Play At Your Own Risk
Yazoo - Don't Go
Divine - Native Love (Step By Step)
Bobby Orlando - I'm So Hot For You
Roni Griffith - (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up
Lisa - Jump Shout
Boys Town Gang - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Barry White - Change
Patrick Cowley - Megatron Man
Gino Soccio - Remember
Melissa Manchester - You Should Hear How She Talks About You
Viola Wills - Stormy Weather
Angela Clemmons - Gimme Just A Little More Time
KC & The Sunshine Band - Gimme Some More
Linda Clifford - Don’t Come Crying To Me
War - Outlaw
Sharon Redd - In The Name Of Love
Lime - Come And Get Your Love
ABBA - The Visitors
Sylvester– - Do You Wanna Funk
Laura Branigan - Gloria
The Clash - Rock The Casbah
Dazz Band - Let It Whip
Donna Summer - Love Is In Control
The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men
Lime - Baby We're Gonna Love Tonight
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran
Toni Basil - Mickey
Toni Basil - Mickey (Version En Español)
Go-Go's - We Got The Beat "Top Tune Medley" is a landmark bootleg 12" released in January 1983, the record contains every song that was a club hit in 1982 regardless of genre something that was not usually done at that time period. The record was mixed, edited, sequenced and compiled by DJ LOLLIPOP an American DJ and producer. Many of the songs in this production still pack a dance floor today – while others have faded almost into oblivion. Everything was produced using vinyl records, turntables, a mixer, a splicing block with tape tabs
& miles of ¼” reel-to-reel tape. I have made every attempt to meticuously restore this record however due to some of the original source records that were used for this bootleg sound quality does vary from track to track. I also want to thank DJ LOLLIPOP for sending this record to me it has become one of my very favorite pieces in my collection. I am also very happy to be able to share this masterpiece with all of you. Enkoy! Specially Remixed & Edited For Over Forty Minutes Of Non-Stop Dance Action!
Tracklist: 01.Viola Wills - Stormy Weather (7:36) 02.Viola Wills - Stormy Weather (Instrumental) (7:36) 03.Viola Wills - Stormy Weather (Radio Version) (3:48) "Stormy Weather" is a 1933 song written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler. Ethel Waters first sang it at The Cotton Club night club in Harlem. Viola Wills covered the song in 1982, it peaked at number four on the dance charts. The song tells of disappointment, as the lyrics, "Don't know why there's no sun up in the sky" show someone pining for her man to return. The weather is a metaphor for the feelings of the singer; "stormy weather since my man and I ain't together, keeps raining all the time." Viola Wills died of cancer on May 6, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona at 8:27am Pacific Time. Her funeral was held at the Macedonia Abbey Baptist Church in Los Angeles on May 15, 2009.
Tracklist: 01.Devo - Theme From Doctor Detroit (Dance Mix) (6:03) 02.Devo - Luv Luv (3:34) 03.Devo - Theme From Doctor Detroit (3:09) BTG Halloween Mixtape Approved! "Theme From Doctor Detroit" is an EP by the American new wave band Devo, released in 1983 by MCA Records. It includes the two songs from the Doctor Detroit movie soundtrack recorded by the band (the title song and "Luv-Luv"), plus a dance mix of the title theme. A music video of the song, containing scenes from the movie as well as footage of the band, was released on the We're All Devo home video in 1984 and also appears on the 2014 re-release of the Complete Truth About De-Evolution video collection. In the US, the "Theme from Doctor Detroit" made it to No. 50 on the Billboard Dance Chart chart. On the Hot 100, the song went to No. 59.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - Rio (Pt. II) (Full 7" Mix) (5:03) 02.Duran Duran - Hold Back The Rain (Re-Mix) (Carnival Remix) (7:03) 03.Duran Duran - My Own Way (Night Version) (6:34) 04.Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) (5:11) 05.Duran Duran - New Religion (Carnival Remix) (5:13) "Carnival" is a Mini-LP by British new wave band Duran Duran, released in various countries by Capitol-EMI. In Japan the EP was released on February 1, 1982. The most interesting collection of songs can be found on the Japanese/Tawainese release of Carnival. Included among the increasingly easy to acquire versions of previous singles is a remix exclusive to this release of fan-favourite album track "New Religion". This mainly instrumental mix remained unavailable outside of Japan/Taiwan until the 1999 release of the Strange Behaviour remix album. It is also noteable for featuring a longer fade out that runs right to the end of the in studio performance. The remainder of the EP was filled with the seven-inch version of "Rio", (mis-labelled as "Rio" (Pt II) as the wrong master was delivered to the Toshiba-EMI offices in Tokyo), the full length Kershenbaum remix of "Hold Back the Rain", and Night Versions of "My Own Way" and "Hungry Like the Wolf".
Tracklist: 01.Grandmaster & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It) (7:36) 02.Grandmaster & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It) (Bonus) (2:19) 03.Grandmaster & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It) (Bonus Breaks/Short Version) (6:57) "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" is a song by Melle Mel, released as a 12" in 1983 on Sugar Hill Records. The song, which warns against the dangers of cocaine, addiction, and drug smuggling, is one of Melle Mel's signature tracks. The bassline is taken from a performance of the Sugar Hill house band (featuring bassist Doug Wimbish) covering "Cavern", a single by New York City band Liquid Liquid. When originally released on Sugar Hill Records, the record was credited to Grandmaster & Melle Mel (some international issues carried the credit Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel). By this time, Grandmaster Flash had already stopped touring with Mel and was suing Sugar Hill Records for back royalties. The animosity between the two artists continued well into the future. "White Lines" peaked at No. 47 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart in 1983. The song fared better in the United Kingdom, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1984, spending 17 consecutive weeks in the top 40. It was the 13th best-selling single of 1984 in the UK, selling more than several number one hits that year. The song was co-written by Melle Mel and Sylvia Robinson. Originally, it was intended to be an ironic celebration of a cocaine-fueled party lifestyle, but it was abridged with the "don't do it" message as a concession to commercial considerations. The lines "A businessman is caught with 24 kilos / He's out on bail and out of jail and that's the way it goes" refers to car manufacturer John DeLorean, who in 1982 became entrapped in a scheme to save his company from bankruptcy using drug money. Some of the lyrics in "White Lines" ("something like a phenomenon") echoed lyrics from the song "Cavern" by Liquid Liquid ("slip in and out of phenomenon"), in addition to the note-by-note appropriation of the bass line from "Cavern" with a rapping track overlaid. Sugar Hill did not get proper clearance to use "Cavern," resulting in years of lawsuits, ultimately in Liquid Liquid's favor. As a result of the $600,000 judgment against Sugar Hill, the label declared bankruptcy to circumvent paying the judgment. **The two tracks on the b-side are listed as seperate tracks on the record label. However they are one continuos track. To keep the integrity of the original vinyl I did not seperate them.
Tracklist: 01.Greg Khin Band - Jeopardy (Dance Mix) (6:47) 02.Greg Khin Band - Jeopardy (Instrumental Version) (6:33) "Jeopardy" is a hit song released in 1983 by The Greg Kihn Band on their album Kihnspiracy. It is the band's only Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, reaching number 2 in May 1983 (behind Michael Jackson's "Beat It") and also hitting number 1 on the dance charts for two weeks a month earlier. The song also reached number 63 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's only charting song in the UK. The song is written in the key of D minor.
Tracklist: 01.Leisure Process - Anxiety (Neurotica Mix) (Extended Version) (6:17) 02.Leisure Process - Company B (Extended Mix) (8:04) "Anxiety" is a 1983 single by British New Wave duo Leisure Process consiting of Gary Barnacle & Ross Middleton. The group were remixed and produced by Martin Rushent who had also worked with acts like Visage, Generation X, The Go-go's and The Human league.
Leisure Process released only four singles before disbanding.
Tracklist: 01.Midge Ure & Mick Karn - After A Fashion (Extended Version) (5:44) 02.Midge Ure & Mick Karn - Textures (3:24) Originally I posted this one on January 5, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time! "After A Fashion" was a one-off single released by Ultravox lead singer Midge Ure and Mick Karn bassist for the art rock band Japan, from 1974 to 1982. The song peaked at #39 on the UK singles chart in 1983.
Tracklist: 01.Pete Shelley - (Millions Of People) No One Like You (4:07) 02.Pete Shelley - If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No) (4:22) 03.Pete Shelley - (Millions Of People) No One Like You / If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No) (Dub Mix) (6:36) "(Millions Of People) No One Like You" is the second single taken from the LP XL1 by Buzzcocks frontman Pete Shelley. The single reached #94 on the UK singles chart. The song became Shelley's last charting single. The A-side is named on the release as one track, but is actually separated into two,
Tracklist: 01.Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut (3:15) 02.Stray Cats - Built For Speed (2:54) 03.Stray Cats - Sweet Love On My Mind (4:27) 04.Stray Cats - Drink That Bottle Down (5:12) "Stray Cat Strut" is the third single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released April 17, 1981 by Arista Records in the UK, where it peaked at No. 11 on the Singles Chart. It was taken from the band's 1981 debut album, Stray Cats. That same year, as an import, it peaked at No. 78 on the US Disco Top 80 chart. In the US, the song was released as a single by EMI America on June 11, 1982, and included on the Built for Speed album released that same month. During its initial release, "Stray Cat Strut" failed to crack the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 109 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in August 1982. When the band's next single, "Rock This Town", made the top 10, the record company decided to re-release "Stray Cat Strut", this time with much more success. Debuting at number 43, it was the highest new entry on the Hot 100 chart dated December 25, 1982, eventually peaking at number 3 in March 1983. The music video for the song received extensive airplay on MTV during the channel's early days. The video consisted of band members (and extras) performing in an alley while an irate resident throws things at them. It also featured scenes from the 1949 MGM cartoon Bad Luck Blackie. In the October 1998 issue of Guitar World magazine, Brian Setzer's solo from "Stray Cat Strut" ranked No. 92 on the "Top 100 Guitar Solos of All Time" list.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Shoppin' From A To Z (Special Club Mix) (6:04) 02.Toni Basil - Shoppin' From A To Z (3:36) "Shoppin' From A to Z" is the fourth single by Toni Basil, and the third from her debut album, Word of Mouth. It was released in the US only. After the poor performance of "Nobody" in the UK, there was a lot of dependence on "Shoppin' From A to Z" for its performance in the US. It peaked at #77. The song features a shopping list consisting of various grocery items, each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. On the album version, it is shouted out by a chorus. However, in the single version this is replaced by comical voices saying the name of each item.
Tracklist: 01.Duran Duran - The Reflex (Dance Mix) (6:34) 02.Duran Duran - The Reflex (Dance Mix Edited) (4:22) 03.Duran Duran - Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) (4:55) ++ Of note the original transfer in 2012 was the USA 12" of "The Reflex" which was pressed at 33 ⅓ RPM it also did not include the live b-side track. For this NEW 2022 Transfer I decided to use the UK 12" which is pressed at 45 RPM for better sound fidelity along with the addition of "Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)" recorded live on the b-side. "The Reflex" is the eleventh single by English new wave band Duran Duran, released in 1984. The song was heavily remixed for single release and was the third and last to be taken from their third studio album Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983). The single became the band's first to reach the top of the US singles chart and their second to top the UK singles chart. "The Reflex" became the band's most successful single, topping the UK chart on 5 May 1984. It was their second UK No. 1, after 1983's "Is There Something I Should Know?", and would prove to be their last. The single entered the charts in America on 21 April 1984 at no. 46, became Duran Duran's first of two singles to hit no. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (for 2 weeks) on 23 June 1984 , and was a huge hit internationally. (Their only other single to hit no. 1 in the US was the title song to the 1985 James Bond film "A View to a Kill".) It was also the first of two songs that kept "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen out of the top spot (the other one being Prince's "When Doves Cry"). The band wanted it to be the lead single from Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), but their label did not like the warbling singing during the "why don't you use it" segments, thinking this would hinder its success as a stand-alone single track. The remixes for both the 7" and 12" singles were created by Nile Rodgers, of Chic fame. It was his first work with the band, and he would later go on to produce "The Wild Boys" single as well as the album Notorious (1986) and several tracks on Astronaut (2004). Producer Ian Little recalled the sound Nick Rhodes came up with on his Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard: "...whenever I hear that steel-drum part it always brings a smile to my face because it's so out of tune. Steel drums always are, but it was exactly right in terms of rhythm and tone. So a wood-block sound was mixed in to make it even more percussive and, successfully, it did the job." The live B-side "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" is a cover version of a Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel song, recorded 16 November 1982 at Hammersmith Odeon in London, with lead Rebel Steve Harley joining the band onstage.
Tracklist: 01.Gazebo - Lunatic (Disco Mix) (6:25) 02.Gazebo - Lunatic (Instrumental) (7:07) "Lunatic" was the fourth single released by by Italian musician Gazebo, released in July 1984. The song was written by Gazebo and Pierluigi Giombini. "Lunatic" reached the top 10 in Italy, peaking at No. 5. The song also charted in Switzerland and West Germany, peaking at No. 6 and No. 4, respectively.
Tracklist: 01.Joe Jackson - You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) (Specially Remixed Version) (6:24) 02.Joe Jackson - You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) (Dub Version) (4:53) 03.Joe Jackson - Cha Cha Loco (4:44) "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)" is a single from Joe Jackson's 1984 album Body and Soul. The track features a slap bass performance from Jackson's longtime bassist Graham Maby. Maby recalled, "For 'You Can't Get What You Want,' on Body and Soul, Joe wanted me to slap. It was certainly not one of my strengths, but I think the track came out fine, and it was fun to play live." In the United States the single peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the UK it reached #77.
Tracklist: 01.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (Extended Club Mix) (6:44) 02.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (Accapella Mix) (3:12) 03.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (Dub Mix) (3:48) 04.Katie Kissoon - I Need A Man In My Life (7" Edit) (3:51) "I Need A Man In My Life" is a 1984 Hi-NRG anthem performed by Trinidad soul and pop singer Katie Kissoon. Released on Jive Records the single reached #37 on the US Billboard Dance Chart on September 1, 1984 after spending eight weeks on the survery "I Need A Man In My Life" was her only solo hit single. Katie had previously had several hits in the early 70s with her brother Mac as part of the duo Mac And Katie Kissoon.
Tracklist: 01.Patti Austin - Rhythm Of The Street (Dance Remix) (6:06) 02.Patti Austin - It's Gonna Be Special (Dance Remix) (6:30) "Rhythm of the Street"/"It's Gonna Be Special" is a double A-side 12" single by American R&B, pop, and jazz singer and songwriter Patti Austin. Both songs are taken from her self-titled 1984 album. "It's Gonna Be Special" was also featured on the John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John film soundtrack "Two Of A Kind". "It's Gonna Be Special" peaked at #15 on the US Billboard R&B chart as well as #5 on the Dance Chart. "It's Gonna Be Special" failed to reach the Billboard Top 40 only peaking at #82. "Rhythm of the Street" peaked at #33 on the US Billboard R&B chart as well as #11 on the Dance Chart. The song also reached #96 on the UK singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Human League - The Lebanon (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Human League - Thirteen (4:59) 03.Human League - The Lebanon (Instrumental) (5:04) 16Bit "The Lebanon" is a song by the British Synthpop group The Human League. Written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey and keyboard player Jo Callis, it was recorded at Air studios between 1983-1984. Originally an album track on Hysteria, it was released as a single in the UK and the U.S. and was the first single to be released from that album. "The Lebanon" was released as a UK single in April 1984. It failed to make the impact expected by the band and Virgin Records in the charts after the number two success of "(Keep Feeling) Fascination", only reaching #11 in the UK Singles chart and #64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on September 6, 1984. The song was conceived, written and recorded at a time when the band was under considerable pressure to provide Virgin Records with a follow up album to equal the enormous international success of Dare. The band had taken up residence in the Ј1000 a day Air Studios; they were there a full year and were agonizing (and arguing) over every note of every track. "The Lebanon" was a radical departure from what was accepted as the soft synthpop sound of the Human League and could almost be described as rock. The track opens with a heavy bass guitar riff by Ian Burden before launching into some high tempo keyboards. The use of guitars by the band was not lost on music critics, who brought up the "no guitars rule" that the band originally had in 1981. The lyrics were an attempt to make a political statement on the Lebanese civil war which had been exacerbated by Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon of 1982. It was suggested that The Human League were too 'lightweight' to make heavy political comment and "should stick to pop and love songs". They were criticized at the time for being banal and "out of their depth". Later in 2007 the lines "Before he leaves the camp he stops, He scans the world outside, And where there used to be some shops, Is where the snipers sometimes hide" would be described as the ninth-worst lyrics ever in an anti-award called 'Taxing Lyrical'. Oakey takes the criticism in very good humour and is actually proud of the worst lyrics award. Human League singer Susan Ann Sulley justifies the song, saying that it was because they "wanted to speak up for the little people, It's what we do, we speak up for the little people". She goes on to say that the band just wanted to say something about the situation in Lebanon at the time and was not trying to be political for the sake of it. The band even managed to offend the subjects of the song, as they used the title "The Lebanon" which is considered by the Lebanese to be the Israeli term for the country not the correct "Lebanon". The music video for the song was filmed in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, UK in April 1984. The video at first sight appears to be filmed at a Human League concert with the band playing live on stage. The concert was in fact fake, and was filmed in takes as the band mimed to playback. The audience were invited extras and bit part dancers were placed in the front of the stage. This is very noticeable when the camera pans onto the audience where certain extras desperately try to play up for their 'shot at fame'. Even though it was a faux concert, the band's appearance on stage is notable for its layout and behaviour. The three vocalists are in a straight line at the front of the stage, a very energetic, hyperactive Susan Sulley on the left, a serious Philip Oakey in the centre and a cool, laid back, sashaying Joanne Catherall on the right, with the instrumentalists to the rear. This arrangement and personality traits can still be seen today when the band plays live.
Tracklist: 01.Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love (Extended Version) (8:42) 02.Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love (Acapella) (3:24) 03.Cherrelle with Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love (Instrumental) (4:55) "Saturday Love" is a song performed by American R&B singers Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal. It was released in October 1985. The song peaked at #2 on the US R&B chart and became a moderate pop hit peaking at #26 on the US Hot 100 in the spring of 1986. It reached #6 on the UK singles chart, and #7 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song appeared on Cherrelle's gold album, High Priority, on Tabu Records and included an extended spoken dialogue introduction skit set in a bar. In 2007, O'Neal re-recorded the song for his album Alex Loves..., released in February 2008. This version featured the vocals of Bianca Lindgreen, a long-time friend of O'Neal's. Also in 2008, the special edition EP "Saturday Love - 2008 Remixes" was released, featuring 11 club/house remixes as well as an a cappella version. O'Neal and Cherrelle reunited and performed the song at the 2011 BET Awards and afterwards presented the Best New Artist Award. The song has been sampled 92 times. This includes both samples and interpolations. Popular songs that sample "Saturday Love" include 50 Cent's "I Get It In," Spaceghostpurrp's "Friday," and Charli XCX's "How Can I Not Know What I Need Right Now."
Tracklist: 01.George Benson - 20/20 (Jellybean Remix) (9:40) 02.George Benson - Shark Bite (6:09) "20/20" was the first single taken from the 22nd studio album by American singer and guitarist George Benson. Written by Randy Goodrum, and Steve Kipner who had previously co-written Olivia Newton-John's smash hit "Physical". "20/20" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on December 15, 1984 peaking at #48 on January 26, 1985 after spending thirteen weeks on the survey. In the UK the song reached #29.
Tracklist: 01.Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (Special Dance Mix) (5:45) 02.Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (Instrumental Dub Mix) (3:44) 03.Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (LP Version) (3:10) "Black Cars" was the first single taken from the album of the same name by Canadian singer/songwriter Gino Vannelli. Produced with his brothers Joe and Ross, the single peaked at #42 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and #4 in Canada. The song was also a major club hit in the USA reaching #15 on the Billboard Dance/Club Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Eye To Eye (Credibility Mix) (5:46) 02.Go West - Eye To Eye (Horizontal Mix) (5:09) 03.Go West - Eye To Eye (Credibility Dub Mix) (4:53) Released only in the US "Eye To Eye" was the fourth single taken from the debut album by English Pop Duo Go West. The single was a minor hit peaking at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #32 on the US dance chart. The band did not release a music video to promote this single.
Tracklist: 01.Go West - Goodbye Girl (4:35) 02.Go West - S.O.S. (The Perpendicular Mix) (5:08) 03.Go West - Dreamworld (4:23) "Goodbye Girl" was a 1985 hit for successful English pop duo Go West. It was released in both the UK and New Zealand where it sold well, reaching #25 in the UK Singles Chart and #15 in the New Zealand chart. The song was the third single taken from the groups debut album. The 12" features a remix of the album track "S.O.S". and the non album track "Dreamworld".
Tracklist: 01.Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (Extended Version) (5:43) 02.Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (Instrumental) (4:56) 03.Kate Bush - Under The Ivy (2:07) "Running Up That Hill" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. It was the first single from her 1985 album Hounds of Love, released in the United Kingdom on 5 August 1985. It was her first 12-inch single. It was the most successful of Bush's 1980s releases, entering the UK Singles Chart at number 9 and eventually peaking at number 3, her second-highest single peak. The single also had an impact in the United States, providing Bush with her first chart hit there since 1978, where it reached the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured prominently in the dance charts. Bush also performed the song live for the first time with David Gilmour of Pink Floyd at the Secret Policeman's Third Ball in 1987. The song's title for Hounds of Love and all subsequent releases was "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)". The B-side of the 7-inch single contains Bush's song "Under the Ivy". The 12-inch single contains an extended remix and an instrumental version of "Running Up That Hill", as well as "Under the Ivy". In 2022, the song received renewed attention when it was prominently featured in season 4 of Stranger Things. Its appearance led to the song's resurgence on charts around the world, entering the top ten for the first time in New Zealand, Canada, and the United States (and becoming Bush's first top-ten ever in the latter country), and re-entering it in Australia, the UK and Ireland.
Tracklist: 01.Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte (U.S. Remix) (6:30) 02.Magazine 60 - Don Quichotte (5:08) Magazine 60 is a French synth-pop band founded by music producer, Jean-Luc Drion. Other members are Dominique Régiacorte and Véronique Oliver. The group was best known for the 1984 song, "Don Quichotte," which hit the Top 10 in France and the Top 60 in the United States in 1986.
Tracklist: 01.Melissa Manchester - Mathematics (Dance Mix) (7:02) 02.Melissa Manchester - So Full Of Yourself (3:30) 03.Melissa Manchester - Mathematics (Dub Version) (4:57) "Mathematics" was the first single and the title of Melissa Manchesters only MCA Records LP. With this single Melissa collaborated with the legendary Quincy Jones who produced the track and pop star Robbie Nevil who also was a co-producer, writer and did the songs arrangement. The 12" remix was done by John "Jellybean" Benitez. It seamed that all of the right elements were in place for a hit single, to re-start her career sadly this was not to be, the song only peaked at #74 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was her last chart single. The album "Mathematics" struggled to reach #144 on the US album chart. The b-side "So Full Of Yourself" is a non-lp track and was co-written by Tom Snow who has written many hits for Olivia Newton-John including "Physical" and "Heart Attack"..
Tracklist: 01.Ministry - The Nature Of Love (7:00) 02.Ministry - The Nature Of Love (Cruelty Mix) (5:53) "The Nature Of Love" is a 1985 non-album track recorded by by American band Ministry, both written and produced by Al Jourgensen. The single was released on Wax Trax! Records in the U.S. and Europe. "The Nature of Love", which came out in June 1985, became Ministry's final single on Wax Trax!; in July 1985, the band was signed to Sire Records.
Tracklist: 01.Nina Hagen - Universal Radio (Universal Dance Mix) (7:00) 02.Nina Hagen - Universal Radio (Album) (3:36) 03.Nina Hagen - Universal Radio (Dub) (7:28) "Universal Radio" is a song by German singer Nina Hagen from her third studio album Nina Hagen in Ekstasy (1985). It was released as the lead single from the album in January 1985 by Columbia Records. Written by Ron Dumas and produced by Adam Kidron, "Universal Radio" became successful in the US charts, peaking at number 39 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. It was premiered by Rodney Bingenheimer on the radio station KROQ Los Angelas. "Universelles Radio", the German version of the song was also released. The music video for the song featured footage of her performance at the Rock in Rio festival from January 13, 1985. Hagen worked with Ron Dumas, who had previously recorded the song in 1983 with his band Ron Dumas Group. She later described the song as not being musically very interesting and that she originally wanted to do her vocals differently, but was directed by the recording company to make the record more "commercial". **Please note the noise at the start of the Album version is supposed to be there.
Tracklist: 01.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Extended Version) (5:11) 02.Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Destruction Mix) (6:55) 03.Paul Hardcastle - The Asylum (It'z Weird) (3:39) Today we honor every service member who has ever worn one of our nation's uniforms. Happy Veterans Day. "19" is a song by British musician Paul Hardcastle released as the first single from his self-titled third studio album Paul Hardcastle (1985). The song has a strong anti-war message, focusing on America's involvement in the Vietnam War and the effect it had on the soldiers who served. The track was notable for early use of sampled and processed speech, in particular a stutter effect used on the words "n-n-n-n-nineteen" and "d-d-d-d-destruction". It also includes various non-speech samples such as crowd noise and a military bugle call. "19" features sampled narration (by Peter Thomas), interview dialogue ("I wasn't really sure what was going on") and news reports from Vietnam Requiem, an ABC television documentary about the post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by veterans. In 2009, the song placed at 73 on VH1's 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 80s. "19" topped the charts in the UK for 5 weeks, and reached the top 20 in the US, where it also topped the dance chart. For a while, it was the top selling single in 13 countries (helped by the fact that versions of the song were recorded in French, Spanish, German and Japanese), and it received the Ivor Novello award for Best-selling single of 1985. The song's English language release came in 3 different 12" versions ("Extended Version", "Destruction Mix" and "The Final Story"), each with an alternative cover design.
Tracklist: 01.René & Angela - I'll Be Good (Special Mix) (7:25) 02.René & Angela - I'll Be Good (Instrumental) (5:26) "I'll Be Good" was the second single taken from the LP "Street Called Desire" by American R&B duo consisting of musical artists and producers René Moore and Angela Winbush. They formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1986. The song was the duo's biggest US top 40 hit peaking at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #4 on the R&B chart. "I'll Be Good" was also their biggest hit in the UK reaching #22.
Tracklist: 01.Space Monkey - Come With Me (Extended Dance Mix) (7:24) 02.Space Monkey - Come With Me (LP Version) (4:16) 03.Space Monkey - Come With Me (Dub Version) (6:25) "Come With Me" is a 1985 single by British pop group Space Monkey, led by the singer–songwriter guitarist Paul Goodchild. The song was released as the second single from the LP "On the Beam". Space Monkey was not a "group" per se; Goodchild was the only person to appear on every one of On the Beam's tracks. Various session musicians were used, including Wham's backup band and members of Bow Wow Wow. Also contributing was keyboard player Adrian Lee, who would later join Mike + the Mechanics.
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (Extended Mix) (6:00) 02.Stevie Nicks - Rock A Little (Extended Version) (5:16) 03.Stevie Nicks - I Can't Wait (7 Inch Mix) (4:27) "I Can't Wait" is a 1986 song by American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was the second single released off of her third studio album Rock a Little. The song peaked inside the US top 20 at #16 for two weeks and is one of only four of Nicks' singles to enter the US Dance charts peaking inside the top 30. It also charted in the UK, reaching #54 in the early months of 1986, her first single to chart there since 1981's "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around". The song also featured on the charts at the same time as another song of the same title by Nu Shooz, something of a rare incidence. This UK 12" contains an extended version of the album track "Rock A Little" although it is not listed as such on the sleeve or record label. This version only appears on European issues of the 12" single.
Tracklist: 01.Teena Marie - 14K (Extended Version-Dance Mix) (6:31) 02.Teena Marie - 14K (Extended Version-Dance Mix Instrumental) (6:26) "14K"' was a song recorded for the soundtrack to the film The Goonies by American R&B singer Teena Marie. "14K" debuted on the U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on October12, 1985 peaking at #87 after spending three weeks on the survey. "14K" was only released in the United States.
Tracklist: 01.The Flaming Mussolinis - My Cleopatra (Extended Remix) (5:04) 02.The Flaming Mussolinis - My Cleopatra (Single Version) (3:28) 03.The Flaming Mussolinis - Privilege (3:08) "My Cleopatra" is a song by The Flaming Mussolinis a new wave band from from Teesside UK who released two albums, and had a minor UK hit with "My Cleopatra" which peaked at #79 in the UK. After releasing five singles the band split in 1988.
Большое спасибо helgert и Dimitrius40
Thomas Turbando
Did you plan to add the last ones from 2022?
I'm asking because I have interest in a especific release: Irene Cara - Fame (Special Remix)
Best regards.
DMMANIAC
Thomas Turbando, later in 2023 maybe
DMMANIAC
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Tracklist: 01.Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John - All Over The World/Last Train To London (7:53) 02.Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John - Xanadu (3:29) 03.Electric Light Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John - All Over The World (Edit) (3:45) Tonight there's gonna be a party All Over The World Happy New Year 2023! This 1980 France Promo 12” Single is a rare collectors item for both ELO and Olivia Newton-John fans and sells for a nice chunk of change if you have the rare opportunity to find a copy. This promo is one of my favorite and prized possessions from my Olivia Newton-John collection. I hope you enjoy it. The interesting thing about this particular release is that it contains not only Olivia’s hit single “Xanadu”, but it also contains a continuous mix of ELO’s “All Over The World” and “Last Train To London” as far as I know this mix is only available on this release. Also of note “All Over The World” is an edited version removing the crowd noise found on the intro of the "Xanadu" soundtrack LP version. “All Over The World” was released hot on the heels of the single “Xanadu” , this was the third Top 20 ELO single released from the 1980 soundtrack, peaking at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. “Last Train To london” was was taken fom the 1979 ELO album “Discovery” the song was released in the US in early 1980 and peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Xanadu” is performed by the Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John. Newton-John sings the primary vocals, with ELO adding “parenthetic” vocals in the style of their other songs on the “Xanadu” soundtrack, along with providing the instrumentation. A rare collaboration for ELO, the single reached #1 in several countries and was the band’s only UK #1 single when it peaked there for two weeks in July 1980. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) (Dance Remix) (7:04) 02.Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) (Instrumental) (7:04) "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" is a Grammy-nominated single from Donna Summer's self-titled 1982 album. The single was her 12th top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Summer's 1980 The Wanderer album — her inaugural release on Geffen Records — had been certified gold in America although it did not enjoy numerous hit singles as some of her '70s releases had enjoyed. Summer had prepped her next album, which would be released in 1996 as I'm a Rainbow — a double set which continued her association with Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, but David Geffen, decided to cancel the project, and assigned Summer to record an album with producer Quincy Jones. Jones was a much sought-after producer at the time, particularly due to his association with Michael Jackson's album Off the Wall. "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" was the lead single off the Jones' produced album Donna Summer. It was written by Jones and Rod Temperton (formerly of funk band Heatwave) — who'd also written Jackson's "Rock with You". Summer reported that the recording process for this album was challenging, as she was pregnant at the time and unhappy over I'm a Rainbow' being shelved by Geffen Records. The single was issued in three different versions: the 7" single release (3:42), the LP version (4:19), and a 12" single version (7:04). The 12" version features a "Dance Remix" on Side One and an "Instrumental Version Featuring Ernie Watts On Sax Solo" on Side Two. Both are remixes by Craig Kostich and Bruce Swedien. "Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" became a major hit, peaking at no. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week of September 25, 1982, giving Summer her sixteenth top 40 hit, and reaching no. 4 on the US R&B Chart. It was Summer's best R&B showing since "Bad Girls" in 1979—even using police whistles in the song as in "Bad Girls". Although the parent album was certified gold in the US, it did not produce any more major hits and did not prove the powerhouse album Geffen Records had hoped for.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - I’ll Tumble 4 Ya! (Special Extended Version Remix) (4:40) 02.Culture Club - Man Shake (2:35) “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya!” was a hit single from Culture Club’s Platinum-plus debut album Kissing to Be Clever. The single was released only in North America, peaking at #9 in both the U.S. and #5 in Canada. In Australia, it was released in September 1983 as a Double A-side single with Karma Chameleon, peaking at #1 and receiving substantial airplay. With this single, in America, Culture Club was the first band to have three Top 10 singles from a debut album since The Beatles. Much like the group’s two prior American hits, this song was aided by a hugely popular MTV music video. ++ Of note this remix of "I'll Tumble 4 Ya!" was omitted from the recent Japan Deluxe Re-issue of "Kissing To Be Clever".
Tracklist: 01.Animotion - Obsession (Dance Mix) (6:01) 02.Animotion - Obsession (Special Dub Mix) (5:31) "Obsession" is a 1983 song covered in 1984 by the group Animotion. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV. "Obsession" was originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983. This version was played in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, during a scene in which Christopher Atkins bumps and grinds in Lesley Ann Warren's face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film's soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9½ Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. The Los Angeles-based synth-pop band Animotion recorded a version of the tune for their self-titled debut album, released in 1984. This version became a massive success, and it remains Animotion's biggest hit.
Tracklist: 01.Bryan Adams - Diana (3:53) 02.Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69 (3:34) 03.Bryan Adams - The Bryan Adamix (5:54) “Diana” is a song performed by Bryan Adams. Written by Adams and Jim Vallance, the track appears as the B-side to “Heaven” in some countries and is one of the most prominent of Bryan Adams’ non-album songs. It was released as a single in Portugal. The song was written in March 1984 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was intended as a light, comedic song about the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. The song was not included in Adams’ Reckless album because Adams was worried about offending the royal couple. Nevertheless, the song was later released as a b-side on the single, “Heaven”. The lyrics of the song admire Diana, a celebrity who the narrator first saw in a magazine, then later on TV. The narrator professes his love for Diana and indicates that her current husband (never mentioned by name) is not good enough for her. The narrator begs Diana to leave her husband, indicating that she wouldn’t have to be part of the “social scene” if she were with him. Though the song is assumed to be about Diana and Prince Charles, the song never explicitly identifies the characters as such. Furthermore, it is never mentioned what Diana does (other than being a well-known celebrity), nor is Charles mentioned by name or title. A royal connection is made, though, in that Diana is identified by the narrator as “the queen of all my dreams”. According to co-writer Jim Vallance, when the British press obtained a copy of the record, they “attempted to fabricate a scandal” by saying that Adams had inappropriate feelings for Diana and had insulted Prince Charles. Adams is said to have had an affair with Diana while dating Cecilie Thomsen, but this was ten years after writing the song. Adams often performed the song during his live concerts up until the day of Diana’s death after which he retired the song permanently. In 1985 A&M Records in Canada released a 3-track 12″ EP which contained “Diana” along with Adams’s hit single “Summer Of 69”, and an exclusive Bryan Adams Megamix, remixed by Sanny X.
Tracklist: 01.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (Salieri Mix) (8:23) 02.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (The Can Am Mix) (4:04) 03.Falco - Rock Me Amadeus (Extended Mix) (7:04) 04.Falco - Urban Tropical (3:52) "Rock Me Amadeus" is a song recorded by Austrian musician Falco, for his third studio album, Falco 3 (1985). The single was made available for physical sale in 1985 in German-speaking Europe, through A&M. "Rock Me Amadeus" was written by Falco along with Dutch music producers Bolland & Bolland. To date, the single is the only German language song to peak at number one of the Billboard Hot 100, which it did on 29 March 1986. It topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It was Falco's only number one hit in both the United States and the United Kingdom, despite the artist's popularity in his native Austria and much of Europe.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - Falling In Love (Uh-Oh) (Special Version) (6:08) 02.Miami Sound Machine - Falling In Love (Uh-Oh) (Dub Version) (5:19) "Falling in Love (Uh-Oh)" was the fourth single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth studio album overall, Primitive Love. In the US the single peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Do It For Love (Extended Dance Mix) (7:02) 02.Sheena Easton - Can't Wait Till Tomorrow (Dance Mix) (5:20) 03.Sheena Easton - Do It For Love (Instrumental Mix) (4:46) “Do It For Love” was the first single released from Sheena Easton’s seventh studio albu “Do You”. The song was produced by Nile Rodgers, the song and album marked a change from her pop sound to a funkier more club/dance feel. “Do It For Love” peaked at #29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on the Hot Dance Club Play Chart in 1985. The 12″ versions were remixed by James Farber who had also remixed “Angel” and “Material Girl” for Madonna.
Tracklist: 01.Tina Turner - One Of The Living (Special Club Mix) (7:38) 02.Tina Turner - One Of The Living (Dub Version) (5:16) 03.Tina Turner - One Of The Living (Instrumental Version) (6:04) "One of the Living" is a 1985 song recorded by the American singer Tina Turner and became a hit in North-America, peaking in the top 15 in both U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Singles chart. The theme is played over the "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome"'s opening credits. The track was one of two songs Turner recorded for the soundtrack for the Australian post-apocalyptic film (in which she also co-starred alongside Mel Gibson). The song was written by Holly Knight who also wrote The Best and Better Be Good To Me, two other mega hits for Tina Turner. "One of the Living" won Turner a Grammy Award for "Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female". The song enjoyed a moderate success in Europe and also appears on Turner's UK hits compilation The Platinum Collection.
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Tracklist: 01.M - Moonlight and Muzak (6:03) 02.M - Woman Make Man (2:15) "Moonlight and Muzak" was the third single released by "M" an English new wave and synthpop music project from London, England, led by English musician Robin Scott. "Moonlight and Muzak" reached No. 33 in December 1979 on the UK singles chart. The song was taken from the group's debut LP New York · London · Paris · Munich.
Tracklist: 01.Pat Benatar - We Live For Love (Original LP New Wave Mix) (3:47) 02.Pat Benatar - I Need A Lover (3:24) 03.Pat Benatar - If You Think You Know How To Love Me (3:44) “We Live For Love” was the fifth single taken from the debut album “In The Heat Of The Night” by Pat Benatar, the single was released on Released: February 25, 1980. We Live for Love”, which became Benatar’s first top-10 entry in any country when it rose to No. 8 in Canada, while also reaching the top 30 in the US, New Zealand, and Australia, her first sizable hit in the latter. In France, “We Live for Love” reached the top 40. This 12? contains the “new wave” mix which appeared on the original 1st pressing 1979 vinyl, cassette, and 8-track releases of the LP “In The Heat Of The Night” this version was later replaced on subsequent pressings with a remixed more rock version. Making the “new wave” mix pretty rare. As far as I know, it has never appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Visage - Mind Of A Toy (Dance Mix) (5:15) 02.Visage - We Move (Dance Mix) (6:30) 03.Visage - Frequency 7 (Dance Mix) (5:05) "Mind of a Toy" is the third single by the British pop group Visage, released on Polydor Records in March 1981. It was taken from the band's eponymous debut album, following up their international hit "Fade to Grey". The song reached #13 on the UK singles chart. The music video for the single was directed by former 10cc members Godley & Creme, who had branched out into video production by that time. The theme of the video was Steve Strange's idea, who decided on a Little Lord Fauntleroy look. In his autobiography, Blitzed!, Strange claimed that the video was banned by the BBC's Top of the Pops as it was considered to be "frightening for children", however it was actually screened on the show on 19 March 1981.
Tracklist: 01.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go! (6:14) 02.Heaven 17 - Let Me Go! (Instrumental) (4:54) "Let Me Go!"is a single by Heaven 17, a band consisting of a few member of Human League, taken from (and released several months before) their second album The Luxury Gap. It reached #41 on the UK Singles Chart, the lowest chart placement among the singles from that album but their highest at the time of the single's release. In 1983, the song also spent five weeks at #4 on the American dance chart and entered the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #74.
Tracklist: 01.Romeo Void - Never Say Never (12" Version) (6:05) 02.Romeo Void - In The Dark (4:25) 03.Romeo Void - Present Tense (5:47) 03.Romeo Void - Not Safe (3:54) "Never Say Never" is a 1982 song by the new wave band Romeo Void. One of their best-known songs, "Never Say Never" was a favorite on early MTV, featuring a black-and-white music video that spoofs Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless. The song is driven by a throbbing, funky bassline and punctuated by jagged guitar and saxophone, incorporating post-punk influences. The song reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock songs chart in October 1982. The song was featured in the 1984 film Reckless starring Aidan Quinn as a football star and renegade. Quinn's character takes over the school dance's DJ booth to play the single, much to the dismay of all his classmates. A dance sequence ensues with Quinn's character moshing about while a somewhat distraught Daryl Hannah tries to figure out how to dance with him. This four-track, 20-minute EP was actually a 12-inch dance single introducing Romeo Void's signature song, "Never Say Never." Against an accelerated disco beat, singer Deborah Iyall perfected her romantic put-down persona with the devastating one-liner, "I might like you better if we slept together." Meanwhile, the band had improved since the release of the debut album, with saxophonist Benjamin Bossi becoming an especially notable soloist. But it was the provocative nature of Iyall's lyrics and delivery that caught the ear of enough listeners to put this indie label EP on the charts and cause Columbia Records to come calling with a manufacturing and distribution deal, leading to a major-label reissue.
Tracklist: 01.Spandau Ballet - She Loved Like Diamond (Re-Mix) (3:39) 02.Spandau Ballet - She Loved Like Diamond (Instrumental) (2:56) "She Loved Like Diamond" is a song by the English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on 11 January 1982 as the third single from what would be their second album, Diamond. The music video and cover art for the single focused on the sexual themes in the lyrics and the allure of the title character. In writing the song, their guitarist/songwriter Gary Kemp was influenced by American Jewish music with an eastern European flavour that he had heard in movie themes and musicals. Most reviews singled out lead singer Tony Hadley's performance as the main problem with the recording, which only mustered a number 49 peak position on the UK Singles Chart. The poor showing prompted the idea to release another song from the album, but the band realized that getting a new single to succeed would require a remix of the disappointing work of their current producer and decided to discontinue their association with him in doing so. "She Loved Like Diamond" was released on 11 January 1982, and only got as high as number 49 on the UK Singles Chart. The number 30 showing of "Paint Me Down" meant that the studio performance of that song that they filmed for the British music chart television programme Top of the Pops went unaired, so it was clear that an appearance there to promote "She Loved Like Diamond" was not going to happen.
Tracklist: 01.The Clash - Rock The Casbah (3:43) 02.The Clash - Mustapha Dance (4:26) "Rock the Casbah" is a song by the English punk rock band the Clash, released in 1982 as the second single from their fifth album, Combat Rock. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US (their only top 10 single in that country) and, along with the track "Mustapha Dance", it also reached number eight on the dance chart. The single version has more pronounced bass. Also when Joe Strummer screams "The crowd caught a whiff / Of that crazy casbah jive" at the end of the third verse the word "jive" is sustained for several seconds with digital delay. Additionally, the sound effects of the jet fighters in the last verse are lower in the mix, particularly just after "drop your bombs between the minarets." The single version of the song is what is played in the music video. "Mustapha Dance", which features in many releases of the single, is an instrumental/dub remix of the song. The song tells the story of a military dictator who has banned rock music, but his people still find ways to hear it. The people take to the rooftops, singing and playing the forbidden music, and the general orders his air force to bomb them. The song ends with the people standing defiantly and singing their song, refusing to be silenced. The lyrics and powerful music of “Rock the Casbah” have resonated with countless people around the world and have become a timeless classic. The song serves as a reminder of the power of music to bring people together and stand up against injustice.
Tracklist: 01.Trio - Da Da Da (I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha) (6:34) 02.Trio - Sunday You Need Love (3:47) "Da Da Da I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha" (usually shortened to "Da Da Da") is a song by the German band Trio. Trio was formed in 1980 by Stephan Remmler, Gert "Kralle" Krawinkel and Peter Behrens. Released as a single in 1982 and featured on their 1981 self-titled debut album, "Da Da Da" became a hit in Germany and about 30 other countries, selling 13 million copies worldwide. The lyrics were written by Remmler, the music by Krawinkel. "Da Da Da" remains the band's biggest German hit and their only hit outside Germany. In the United States the song peaked at #33 on the Billboard Dance Chart while in the United Kingdom the song reached the #2 spot.
Tracklist: 01.Damian - Adios - My Love (English Version) (8:00) 02.Damian - Adios - My Love (Spanish Version) (7:43) “Adios – My Love” is a 1983 12″ single recorded by Latino singer Damian also known as Bob Blansjaar not to be confused with the British singer Damian who recorded “Time Warp”. “Adios – My Love” was the only single released by Damian, therefore, there is hardly any information available about him or the song making this one a truly Totally Obscure 80s release. The record was only released as a 12″ in Mexico ,and Netherlands.
Tracklist: 01.Irene Cara - Fame (Special Mix) (7:34) 02.Irene Cara - Fame (Extended Version) (5:14) 03.Irene Cara - Hot Lunch Jam (4:11) "Fame" is a pop song, written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics)[1] and released in 1980, that achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original film. It was also her debut single as a recording artist. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980, and the Golden Globe Award the same year. In 2004, it finished at number 51 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. "Fame" earned Cara a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The movie became an "overnight sensation". The song won an Oscar for best film theme song in 1981. In July 1982, it was re-released on the back of the successful TV series and topped the charts in several countries, including the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The movie was adapted into a TV series, which achieved notable ratings success in the latter country, and stage show which toured Europe. "Fame" rose to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1980. It also reached number one on the Billboard dance chart for one week. The song was re-released in the United Kingdom in July 1982, where it peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart for three weeks following the debut of the Fame TV series on the British television network BBC One the previous month, becoming Britain's third best-selling song of 1982 behind "Eye of The Tiger" by Survivor and "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners and the Emerald Express, the latter of which dethroned "Fame" from the top of the UK Singles Chart. It has over sold 1.07 million copies in Britain. as of September 2017. The song also reached number one in Flanders, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand, and number three in Australia and Sweden. This rare 12" contains a special mix by Disconet remixer Ed Smith and is exclusive to this release.
Tracklist: 01.John Williams - Lapti Nek (Jabba's Palace Band) (Club Mix) (5:34) 02.John Williams - Lapti Nek (Jabba's Palace Band) (Dub Mix) (7:00) "Lapti Nek" was a song originally featured in the theatrical cut of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi before being replaced with "Jedi Rocks" in the 1997 Special Edition of the film. The song was written by John Willams, and performed by fictional alien pop music group The Max Rebo Band. The Max Rebo Band made their debut in Return of the Jedi during the scenes set in Jabba's palace on Tatooine. In the original version, the trio performs a Huttese-language pop song titled "Lapti Nek" (Huttese for "Work It Out"); the English lyrics (by composer John Williams's son Joseph Williams) are about dancing; Hardware Wars creator Ernie Fosselius helped arrange the song. the song includes vocals by English singer Michele Gruska. RSO Records released a special 12" single for the song which includes remixes by Grammy winning remixer/producer Steve Thompson.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - Listening (2:57) 02.Pseudo Echo - In Their Time (5:42) In my opinion one of the best New Wave songs to come out of the 80s really a shame this band is so over looked. "Listening" is the debut single from Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in November 1983 as the lead single from their debut studio album, Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report. Following the international success of "Funky Town", a remixed version of "Listening" was released in America in 1987 for the movie "North Shore" starring Nia Peeples. Pseudo Echo were formed in Melbourne in 1982 and were performing around Melbourne when music journalist Molly Meldrum attended one of their shows at Melbourne’s ‘Jump Club’. Meldrum was impressed, spoke highly of the group and convinced them to perform on the music TV show Countdown where they performed a demo version of "Listening" on 28 June 1983. While it wasn't unusual for Meldrum to speak in glowing terms about an up-and-coming artist, Pseudo Echo were the first unsigned artist to perform live on the show. Meldrum's introduction was: "We're about to present a group, a local group, who have got no record contract. We saw them at a gig. I think they have loads of potential, so all you record companies out there, have a look at them, and the public, you judge for yourselves. We think they're pretty good. A young group, they go under the name of Pseudo Echo. Here they are with "Listening". Go boys!" Shortly after, Pseudo Echo were signed by with EMI Music and producer Peter Dawkins (who had worked with Australian Crawl, Dragon) was at the helm at the studio to re-record "Listening". The single made an immediate impact upon its release in November 1983. The b-side "In Their Time" is an epic New Wave non-lp track.
Tracklist: 01.URTH - Lapti Nek Overture (From Return Of The Jedi) (Vocal) (5:27) 02.URTH - Lapti Nek Overture (From Return Of The Jedi) (Instrumental) (5:24) "Lapti Nek Overture" is a 1983 one-off single released by studio group Urth. The somg is another ideration of "Lapti Nek" from the film STAR WARS: Return Of The Jedi, the song features music by John Williams with English vocals by his son Joseph Williams. This remix also incorporates other themes from the original STAR WARS Trilogy.
Tracklist: 01.B-Movie - A Letter From Afar (Big Mix) (8:10) 02.B-Movie - A Letter From Afar (Instrumental Mix) (7:48) 03.B-Movie - A Letter From Afar (Small Mix) (3:51) "A Letter From Afar" is the sixth single released by English new wave band B-Movie formed in Mansfield in 1978 from the ashes of local punk band The Aborted. Originally calling themselves Studio 10 after a local hairdressing salon. After several line up changes the band released "A Letter From Afar", produced by John "Jellybean" Benitez but it only reached No. 81 on the UK Singles Chart. After the singles release drummer Al Cash left the band, leaving B-Movie as a three piece. Towards the end of 1985, they finally released a studio album on Sire Records called Forever Running, containing re-recorded versions of their two biggest hits "Remembrance Day". and "Nowhere Girl", the album was not succesful despite a tour to promote it. The band broke up soon after.
Tracklist: 01.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Method Of Modern Love (7:50) 02.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Method Of Modern Love (Dub Version) (6:21) 03.Daryl Hall & John Oates - Bank On Your Love (4:15) "M·e·t·h·o·d O·f Modern L·o·v·e" is a song by the American duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. It was released as the second single from their 1984 album, Big Bam Boom. The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1985. Billboard said that Hall & Oates "pop-r&b style renews its freshness and interest." The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 when "Out of Touch" was still on the top of the chart; it debuted at #50 for the week ending December 15. After eight weeks it peaked at #5 staying there for a week; the single remained on the chart for 19 weeks. Curiously, on the January 19, 1985, issue this song was at #21 while the aforementioned Out of Touch was at #22.
Tracklist: 01.Jennifer Rush - Ring Of Ice (Extended Mix) (6:13) 02.Jennifer Rush - Give Out (3:17) 03.Jennifer Rush - I See A Shadow (Not A Fantasy) (4:19) "Ring Of Ice" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Rush in 1984. It was released as the fourth single from her debut album, Jennifer Rush (1984). "Ring Of Ice" was only released in Europe where it reched #15 in Finland, and #22 in Germany. Rush is best known for the million-selling single "The Power of Love", which she co-wrote and released in 1984. She saw her greatest success in Europe, particularly Germany. The "Extended Mix" is exclusive to the Germany 12".
Tracklist: 01.Paul Hardcastle - Eat Your Heart Out (Extended Version) (5:52) 02.Paul Hardcastle - Rain Forest (Remix) (5:43) "Eat Your Heart Out" is a 1984 single by British composer, musician, producer, songwriter, radio presenter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hardcastle. The song reached #59 on the U.K. singles chart in december 1984. The song includes vocals by Kevin Henry. As far as I can tell "Rain Forest (Remix)" has never been released on CD ordigitally.
Tracklist: 01.Philip Bailey (Duet with Phil Collins) - Easy Lover (Extended Re-mixed Version) (6:20) 02.Philip Bailey - Woman (5:04) I originally posted "Easy Lover" in December, 2010 (UK 12"), and then again in November, 2013 (US 12"), but for those who may have missed it in the past or are new to BTG I have given this 80s Icon a deservingly new meticulous transfer using upgraded gear, and software. Additionally I decided to use the superior U.K. 12" since it is pressed at 45 RPM resulting in better overall fidelity. Enjoy "Easy Lover" is a song performed by Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins of Genesis, and jointly written and composed by Bailey, Collins, and Nathan East. The song appeared on Bailey's solo album, Chinese Wall. Collins has performed the song in his live concerts, and it appears on both his 1990 album, Serious Hits... Live!, and his 1998 compilation album, ...Hits. It is Bailey's only US Top 40 hit as a solo artist. The song was a No. 1 hit in several countries, including Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. In the U.S., it spent 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including 7 weeks in the Top 10, and peaked at No. 2 the weeks of 2 February 1985 and 9 February 1985, behind the chart-topping "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner. In the UK Singles Chart, it reached No. 1, staying there for four weeks. The single sold over a million copies in the U.S. and was certified gold, as the RIAA requirement for a platinum single disc was not lowered to one million units until 1989. In addition, "Easy Lover" has been certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and Music Canada. "Easy Lover" won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in 1985 and was Grammy Award nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals in 1986. In 1984, Phil Collins was hired as the producer for Philip Bailey's solo album, Chinese Wall. According to Collins, Bailey approached him at the end of the sessions for the album and asked him to write a song together. In "Phil Collins: My Life in 15 Songs", a 2016 interview he gave to Rolling Stone magazine, Collins said of the song: "So we just started having a jam one night, and went round and round and turned it into a verse and a chorus. We recorded it that night so we wouldn't forget it. That song doesn't sound like any particular era. It's just fantastic." According to the official sheet music, the song is in the key of F minor and has a tempo of 105 BPM, though the studio recording has a tempo of 130 BPM.
Tracklist: 01.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (New Dance Mix) (5:49) 02.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (New Dance Mix - Instrumental) (2:35) 03.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (Dance Mix) (5:20) 04.Sam Harris - Sugar Don't Bite (Single Version) (3:50) "Sugar Don't Bite", was the debut single by Tulsa, Oklahoma native Sam Harris. The song debuted at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 15, 1984 then peaked at #36 on November 10 after spending fourteen weeks on the survey. "Sugar Don't Bite" also became a top forty Dance hit peaking at #24 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Harris got his start as the grand champion singer of Star Search in its premiere season in 1983. He gained acclaim and became best known for his winning rendition of the song "Over the Rainbow" on the show. "Over the Rainbow" has since become his signature song. His appearance on Star Search led to him landing a contract with Motown Records. "Sugar Don't Bite" was teken from his self-titled debut LP. The EXTRA SUGAR tracks were taken from the U.S. 12" Promo.
Tracklist: 01.Six Sed Red - Shake It Right (6:53) 02.Six Sed Red - Bang 'Em Right (6:21) "Shake It Right" is a 1984 single by electronic duo Six Sed Red. The group was founded by keyboard player Rick Holliday from the group B-Movie and New York "singer" Cindy Ecstasy who had featured on the Soft Cell hit Torch in 1982 although Marc Almond has since stated that her primary function was "the supply of ecstasy". They had a big underground club hit with Shake It Right on the Label Sire Records Company in 1984 produced by Flood & Cabaret Voltaire. Six Sed Red shared Soft Cell's lyrical pre-occupations with sleaze and sexual titillation but not their commercial success. Their only brush with the charts was the cover of their song "Dream Baby" on Bananarama's self-titled LP in 1984. The band played concerts at London's Skin 2 fetish club and with the patronage of Sigue Sigue Sputnik's Tony James expanded the line up in 1987. Recognition however continued to elude them.
Tracklist: 01.Brenda K. Starr - Pickin' Up Pieces (Vocal / Long Version) (6:38) 02.Brenda K. Starr - Pickin' Up Pieces (Dub Mix) (6:28) "Pickin' Up Pieces" is the lead single from Brenda K. Starr's debut album, I Want Your Love, released in 1985 by Mirage Records. The song was produced by Arthur Baker, who co-wrote it with Lotti Golden. The single, released in 1985, was a sizable hit on the Dance/Club Songs chart. It reached a peak of #9 on that chart the same year, and also managed to chart on the R&B chart at the time - reaching a peak of #83. The single was an early Freestyle release - marked with syncopated rhythms and intense synthetic production. Lyrically, the song is about "Picking up the pieces" and moving on after a failed relationship.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Dress You Up (The 12" Formal Mix) (6:16) 02.Madonna - Dress You Up (The Casual Instrumental Mix) (4:37) 03.Madonna - Shoo-Bee-Doo (LP Version) (5:16) “Dress You Up” is a song by American singer Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on July 31, 1985 as the album’s final single, by Sire Records. The song was the last track to be added to the album as it was submitted late by songwriters Andrea LaRusso and Peggy Stanziale. Madonna pushed for the song’s inclusion on Like a Virgin as she particularly liked its lyrics. Musically, the song is a drum beat driven dance track featuring instrumentation from guitars and vocals from a choir and a guitar solo played by Nile Rodgers, who also produced the song. The lyrics are an extended metaphor for fashion and sex, comparing dressing up with passion. A live performance from Madonna’s first tour was used as the music video. Critics reacted positively to the dance-pop nature of the track. “Dress You Up” became Madonna’s sixth consecutive top-five single in the United States. It also reached the top-ten in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. “Dress You Up” was added to the “Filthy Fifteen” list of the Parents Music Resource Center, due to the sexual nature of its lyrics.
Tracklist: 01.Madonna - Material Girl (Extended Dance Remix) (6:07) 02.Madonna - Pretender (LP Version) (4:31) "Material Girl" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album, Like a Virgin (1984). It was released on January 23, 1985, by the Sire label as the second single from Like a Virgin. It also appears slightly remixed on the 1990 greatest hits compilation, The Immaculate Collection, and in its original form on the 2009 greatest hits compilation, Celebration. The song was written by Peter Brown and Robert Rans, while Nile Rodgers produced the track. Madonna explained that the concept of the song was indicative of her life at that time, and she liked it because she felt it was provocative. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of February 9, 1985, at position 43, when "Like a Virgin" was descending out of the top ten. The single climbed the Hot 100 quickly, jumping 13 spots to number five the week of March 9, 1985, and eventually spent two weeks at number two, held off by REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" and Phil Collins' "One More Night". The week when the song slipped to position three, her upcoming single "Crazy for You" reached number four, giving Madonna two simultaneous top-five hits. "Material Girl" reached the top of the Hot Dance Club Songs but was less successful on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, failing to enter the top 40 and peaking at number 49. It was placed at number 58 on the year-end chart for 1985, with Madonna becoming the top pop artist for the year. In Canada, the song debuted on the RPM Singles Chart at number 76, on the issue dated February 16, 1985. After five weeks, it reached a peak position of four on the chart and was present on the chart for a total of 21 weeks. It was ranked at number 46 on the RPM Year-End chart for 1985. In the United Kingdom, "Material Girl" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 24 on March 2, 1985, and reached a peak position of number three. It was present for a total of ten weeks on the chart. Across Europe, the song reached the top-ten in Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles, while reaching the top 40 of Germany, Italy and Switzerland. In Australia, the single debuted at number 25 on 17 March 1985 and peaked at number four three weeks later. It also reached the Top 5 in New Zealand and Japan.
Tracklist: 01.Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady (5:29) 02.Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady (Instrumental) (6:26) "Sanctified Lady" is a song by American soul singer Marvin Gaye, released posthumously in 1985 by Columbia Records. The title of the track was originally "Sanctified Pussy", a phrase which Gaye can be heard mumbling (appearing somewhat unedited) during certain parts of the updated chorus provided by The Waters, chants of "sanctified lady". Along with "Masochistic Beauty", the song was an outtake from the Midnight Love sessions, that remained unfinished due to the singer's death in 1984 at the age of 44. Despite being incomplete and omitted from the album, the song was planned and expected by the singer to become his next big record and follow-up to '"Sexual Healing." The lyrics explore the singer's longing to find "that one woman who is untainted and incorruptible." Regarding the earlier receptions of the song and its title, Gaye once stated to ex-wife Janis that "Some say the song is beneath me. And yes, there is humor implicit in the title. But it is no joke. To find a church girl, pure and innocent... I need a woman as flawless as my own mother. Years later, guitarist and longtime collaborator Gordon Banks (Gaye's brother-in-law) helped to finish the track by adding a choir and an electronic beat throughout the song, plus a vocodered chant of the title at the beginning. "Sanctified Lady" was issued as the first release from the singer's posthumous album Dream of a Lifetime, and despite the mumbling of Gaye's original title became a modest hit upon its release, reaching #2 on the US R&B singles chart.
Tracklist: 01.Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dance Floor (Remix) (8:37) 02.Midnight Star - Planetary Invasion (Remix) (7:32) "No Parking (On the Dance Floor)" is the 1983 title track from Midnight Star's fourth and most successful album, No Parking on the Dance Floor. In the US, the song reached number 43 on the R&B chart, number 44 on the dance chart, and number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been sampled by several artists since its 1983 release, including Sugar Ray's song from 2003, "Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)". The basic melody was sampled by the Bar-Kays in their 1984 hit "Freakshow on the Dance Floor" and in Popula Demand's 1988 song "Don't Clock Me". In 1985 a special 12" was released in Germany which included new remixes of "No Parking On The Dance Floor", and "Planetary Invasion".
Tracklist: 01.Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover (12" Version) (8:19) 02.Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover (Instrumental) (8:16) "Part-Time Lover" is a song by American R&B singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder, released as the first single from his twentieth studio album, In Square Circle (1985). The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B, dance, and adult contemporary charts, becoming Wonder's final number one hit to date. The song's simultaneous chart successes made Wonder the first artist to score a number-one hit on four different Billboard charts. The song was also released as a special 12" version. Lyrically, it tells the story of a man who is cheating on his wife with a mistress, only to find out in the end that his wife is cheating on him as well. "Part-Time Lover" also reached number three on the UK Singles Chart thanks in large part to a performance by Wonder on Top of the Pops in late 1985. The song featured R&B singer Luther Vandross singing the ad-libs and backing vocals, in addition to Syreeta Wright and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire. Wonder earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1986, for the song. Wonder is noted in the liner notes of the 4-CD set Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection Volume 2 1972-1992 as describing the music for the song as an ode to "You Can't Hurry Love" and "My World Is Empty Without You", both by the Supremes, former Motown labelmates of Wonder.
Tracklist: 01.Taxxi - Still In Love (Dance Mix) (6:58) 02.Taxxi - Still In Love (Dub Mix) (5:57) 03.Taxxi - Still In Love (Unavailable Anywhere Else Mix) (3:49) "Still In Love" is a 1985 song by English rock band Taxxi. They first came to prominence in the early 1980s with a few minor AOR hit singles and some MTV airplay. Scottish-born singer and guitarist David Cumming, keyboardist Colin Payne, and drummer Jeffrey Nead formed the band in London in the late-1970s. "Still In Love" was remixed for a 12" single which received minor club airplay in the U.S. The song was taken from the band's third studio LP "Expose". "Still In Love" reached #36 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Tracklist: 01.Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real (5:07) 02.Cheryl Lynn - Star Love (7:24) The Harlem drag ball scene — described by the social activist and writer Langston Hughes as “the strangest and gaudiest of all Harlem’s spectacles in the 1920s” — fragmented along racial lines in the early 1960s when Black queens became tired of having to “whiten up” if they wanted to have a chance of winning any in-house beauty contest. By the early 1970s, Black drag houses started to multiply and soon outstripped their white counterparts in terms of glamour, style and popularity. As contests expanded, categories multiplied and competition intensified, with prizes awarded to entrants whose drag was the most believable, the most real. Released in 1978, Cheryl Lynn’s feisty, upbeat disco track “Got to Be Real” became an instant ballroom classic. In 2020 The Bew York Times named "Got To Be Real" one of the 15 Songs That Shook New York’s Queer Dance Floors in the 1970s and ’80s. "Got to Be Real" is the debut single by American singer Cheryl Lynn. Written by Lynn, David Paich and David Foster, and produced by Paich and Marty Paich, the song was recorded for Lynn's 1978 self-titled debut studio album. Columbia Records released the song as the album's lead single in August 1978. For the recording, David Shields played bass, David Paich played keyboards, James Gadson played drums and Ray Parker Jr. was the session guitarist. In the United States, "Got to Be Real" peaked at position number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Soul Singles chart in early 1979. Along with the album cuts "Star Love" and "You Saved My Day", "Got to Be Real" peaked at number 11 on the National Disco Action Top 40 chart. In the United Kingdom, "Got to Be Real" did not chart upon its original release – it was used for a TV advertising campaign for Marks & Spencer in 2010 and it entered the main charts for the first time at position number 78 for the week ending April 4, the next week peaking at number 70. "Star love" was released as the second single fron Lynn's self-titled debut album reaching a peak position of number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 16 on the R&B chart in the spring of 1979.
Tracklist: 01.Dolly Parton - Baby I’m Burnin’ (Disco Mix) (4:32) 02.Dolly Parton - I Wanna Fall In Love (Disco Mix) (5:17) "Dance With Dolly" is a 1978 12" single by country music legend Dolly Parton released on hot pink vinyl by RCA Records. The 12" features two disco mixes of tracks from Dolly's twentieth solo studio album Heartbreaker. The release was Parton's first ever 12" single, and Disco hit. "Baby I'm Burnin'" was written by Parton who also produced the track with Gary Klein and Charles Koppelman who served as executive producer. The song was first released on Parton's twentieth solo studio album Heartbreaker in July 1978. "Baby I'm Burnin'" was released as the first single from the album on November 6, 1978 by RCA Victor. Billboard reviewed the single and called it "a high-energy change of pace for Parton." The review went on to say Parton's vocals "punch against the cooking groove of a track" which is "highlighted by horns and syn drums."[1] Billboard reviewed the single again the following week, this time calling the song "a fiery rocker" and said that it had "a disco edge at times." They added that "Parton's crispy, high pitched vocals add to the rockish feel. "Baby I'm Burnin'" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 48 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and number 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The disco remix peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart her first ever entry on that chart. The 12" single was backed with the album track "I Wanna Fall In Love" extending the two minute track to a sweltering five minute Disco anthem.
Tracklist: 01.Gloria Gayneor - I Will Survive (8:02) 02.Gloria Gayneor - Yo Vivire (Spanish Version) (7:52) The song that really fought to find its audience, I Will Survive first surfaced as the B-side to a long-forgotten single before eventually becoming a Studio 54 anthem. Its status as one of the best LGBTQ+ Pride songs is tinged with sadness – arguably a last stand against the backlash of homophobia that would secure disco’s first demise and add so much extra suffering to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, then just around the corner. This transatlantic chart-topper would overwhelm Gaynor’s career but, as defining moments go, it’s in a class of its own. "I Will Survive" is a song by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978 as the second single from her sixth album, Love Tracks (1978). It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song, it is a popular disco anthem, as well as being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Originally released as the B-side to a cover version of the Righteous Brothers song “Substitute”, “I Will Survive” became a worldwide hit for Gaynor when disc jockeys played that side of the record instead. New copies of the record were eventually pressed with “I Will Survive” as the A-side (“Substitute” itself peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, equaling to number 107 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart). As a disco number, the song was unique for its time by virtue of Gaynor’s having no background singers. And, unlike her first disco hits, the track was not pitched up to make it faster and to render Gaynor’s recorded voice in a higher register than that in which she actually sang. Most disco hits at the time were heavily produced, with multiple voices, overdubs, and adjustments to pitch and speed. “I Will Survive” had a much more spare and “clean” sound. Had it been originally planned and released as an A-side, it would almost certainly have undergone a substantially more heavy-handed remix. The song received the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording in 1980, the only year the award was given. It is ranked #492 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time”, and ranked at #97 on Billboard magazine’s “All-Time Hot 100”. In 2000, the song was ranked #1 in VH1’s list of the 100 greatest dance songs.
Tracklist: 01.After The Fire - Der Kommissar (Special Extended Remix) (5:43) 02.After The Fire - Der Kommissar (Dub Remix) (4:50) "Der Kommissar" (German: [deːɐ̯ kɔmɪˈsaːɐ̯]; "The Commissioner") is a song originally recorded by Austrian artist Falco in 1981. The song was written by Robert Ponger and Falco. In mid-1982, British rock band After the Fire recorded an English version, also titled "Der Kommissar", and released it as a single, but the record floundered. Coming off a tour opening for Van Halen, After the Fire was working on material for a new album when in December 1982, the group announced onstage during a concert that they were disbanding. Both the After the Fire and Falco versions were rising on the Canadian charts at the time, but neither had cracked the US pop charts. Around that time, American singer Laura Branigan began working on her second studio album, Branigan 2, and she recorded "Deep in the Dark", a new song written over the melody and arrangement of "Der Kommissar" which was prepared for release. Then the After the Fire version finally hit the US Billboard Hot 100 on 22 February 1983, and started rising. Though its version barely nicked their home country's Top 50, in 1983 the song's music video received extensive airplay on MTV propelling its popularity on US radio. The song entered the US top 40 on 5 March 1983, peaking at No. 5, and spending a total of 14 weeks in the top 40. The single was released under the Epic Records label. Amidst all this renewed attention to the composition, Falco's own version, which had done well in some US markets but not charted nationally, was re-released, but the German-language record remained essentially a novelty hit there, charting concurrently with the After the Fire version but not rising above No. 74 on the Cashbox chart. In Canada, Falco's version had peaked at No. 11 the same late-January week that After the Fire's version peaked at No. 12. After the Fire's record company, CBS, pleaded with the band to regroup, but to no avail. While UK promotional singles for "Deep in the Dark" were pressed (the After the Fire version missed the UK top 40 and the Falco version failed to chart there), Branigan's record company, Atlantic, officially released "Solitaire" in the United States, where that song peaked at No. 7.
Tracklist: 01.Toni Basil - Mickey (Special Club Mix) (5:57) 02.Toni Basil - Mickey (Spanish Version) (5:13) "Mickey" (originally titled as "Kitty") is a song recorded by American singer and choreographer Toni Basil for her debut studio album, Word of Mouth (1981). It was first recorded by the pop group Racey. Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn wrote the song, while production was helmed by Greg Mathieson and Trevor Veitch. Basil's version is new wave, featuring guitar, synthesizers and cheerleading chants. It garnered a mixed response from music critics, with some critics praising the radio-friendly nature of the song, while others described some of the lyrics as obscene. The song was originally performed by British pop group Racey, with the title "Kitty", and was included on their debut studio album Smash and Grab in 1979. The original Racey song did not include the "Oh Mickey, you're so fine" chant, which Basil added. For years, it was rumored that the name was changed to Mickey because Basil developed a crush on the Monkees' drummer and lead vocalist Micky Dolenz, after meeting him on the set of their movie, Head, for which she was the choreographer. However, that claim has been denied by Basil, who has said that she "didn't really know Micky at all". In January 2020, Basil released a re-recording of the song as "Hey Mickey" to digital and streaming platforms. On August 31, 2017, Basil filed a multi-claim lawsuit against Razor & Tie Direct, Forever 21, Disney, Viacom, VH1, and South Park. Basil alleged that the defendants had commercially used the song "Mickey" without a license and damaged her right of publicity, claiming excess of $25,000 in damages. Basil also filed a lawsuit against AMC on May 12, 2020, for the unauthorized use of "Mickey" in a trailer for Preacher. On August 27, 2020, a California state of appeals court affirmed dismissal of Basil's case. The music video was directed, produced and choreographed by Basil herself. The cheerleaders featured in the video were members of a championship squad from Carson High School in Carson, California. The cheerleading uniform Basil wore in the music video was the one she actually wore in high school. According to Basil, "They didn't put anything in the budget, I did everything myself. And this is the actual cheer sweater from Las Vegas High." "Mickey" was Basil's only U.S. Billboard Top 40 single.
Tracklist: 01.Hot Ice - Theme From Friday The 13th Part 3 (Extended Version) (5:18) 02.Hot Ice - Rock Bottom (5:19) “Theme From Friday The 13th Part 3” is a song written by American film composer and jazz-soloist Henry Manfredini and American producer, arranger, conductor, keyboardist and songwriter,Michael Zager. The disco flavored theme was written for the third installment of the popular Friday The 13th film series which was filmed in 3-D. The track was performed by the short lived disco group Hot Ice which consited of Harry Manfredini and Michael Zager. Complete with spooky synths a killer bass line and Jason Vorhees signature chi chi chi, ha ha ha. Go ahead listen if you dare.
Tracklist: 01.Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Extended Version) (6:05) 02.Cyndi Lauper - Fun With V. Knutsn (Instrumental) (7:09) 03.Cyndi Lauper - Xtra Fun (5:07) "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" is a song made famous by Cyndi Lauper four years after it was written by Robert Hazard. It was the first major single released by Lauper as a solo artist and the lead single from her debut studio album, She's So Unusual (1983). Lauper's version gained recognition as a feminist anthem and was promoted by a Grammy-winning music video. It has been covered, either as a studio recording or in a live performance, by over 30 other artists. The single was Lauper's breakthrough hit, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a worldwide hit throughout late 1983 and early 1984. It is considered one of Lauper's signature songs and was a widely popular song during the 1980s. The lists "Rolling Stone and MTV: '100 Greatest Pop Songs': 1–50", "Rolling Stone: The 100 Top Music Videos" and "VH1: 100 Greatest Videos" ranked the song at No. 22, No. 39 and No. 45, respectively. The song received Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song was written by Robert Hazard, who recorded a demo of it in 1979. Hazard wrote the song from a male point of view. Lauper's version appeared on her 1983 debut solo record She's So Unusual. Lauper changed some of the lyrics at the suggestion of her producer and she also had her own suggestions about how her version should sound. The track is a synthesizer-backed anthem, from a feminist perspective, conveying the point that all women really want is to have the same experiences that men can have.[9] Gillian G. Gaar, author of She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll (2002), described the single and corresponding video as a "strong feminist statement", an "anthem of female solidarity" and a "playful romp celebrating female camaraderie." Cash Box said that "Robert Hazard’s original male point of view is transformed into a cheerleader-like sing-along for party girls, and the Toni Basil–like beat is augmented by a hooky, ringing guitar." The song was released in late 1983 but much of its success on the charts came during the first half of 1984. The single reached the Top 10 in over 25 countries and reached No. 1 in ten of those countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, and Norway. It also reached No. 2 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In the United States, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 80 on December 17, 1983. It ultimately peaked at No. 2 on March 10, 1984, where it stayed for two weeks, behind Van Halen's "Jump". In the United Kingdom, the song entered the chart at No. 50 on January 14, 1984, and peaked at No. 2 on February 4, 1984, where it stayed for one week. In Ireland, the song entered the chart on January 29, 1984. It peaked at No. 1 for two weeks and was on the chart for a total of seven weeks. In Australia, the song debuted on the Kent Music Report Top 100 on February 27, 1984. It entered the Top 10 in only its third week on the chart and reached No. 1 on March 26, 1984. It topped the chart for two weeks and then remained at No. 2 for four weeks behind Nena's "99 Luftballons". It stayed on the chart for 21 weeks and was the 9th biggest-selling single of the year. In Belgium, the song debut at No. 38 on February 18, 1984, and peaked at No. 4 on April 7, 1984. In the Netherlands, the song entered the chart at No. 38 on February 25, 1984, and peaked at No. 4 on March 31, 1984. In Sweden, the song entered at No. 13 on March 6, 1984, and peaked at No. 5 on April 3, 1984, charting for six weeks. In Switzerland, the song entered the chart at No. 15 on April 1, 1984, and peaked at No. 6 on April 29, 1984. In New Zealand, the song debuted at No. 21 on April 1, 1984, and peaked at No. 1 on May 6, 1984, where it stayed for three weeks. In Austria, the single entered at No. 3 on May 1, 1984, which was its peak position. In Netherland and New Zealand "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" made the year end charts for the Top 100 of 1984. On the ARC (American Radio Chart), "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" reached #1 and made the Top 40 songs of the year for 1984.
Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Supernatural Love (6:12) 02.Donna Summer - Face The Music (4:14) "Supernatural Love" is the second single from Donna Summer's 1984 Cats Without Claws album. The song released on October 23, 1984 by Geffen Records (US) and Warner Bros. Records (UK). It was written by Summer, Michael Omartian and Bruce Sudano, and produced by Omartian. The typically 1980s synthesized song was remixed for its release as a single and became a minor hit in the US. It was accompanied by a very colourful video again featuring Donna and husband Bruce Sudano as a star-crossed couple chasing each other through time when he is abducted by an evil enchantress—from the stone age into current 1980s New Wave, where Donna pursues the enchantress in order to save him. While the single only peaked at #75 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, it fared better on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart at #39.
Tracklist: 02.Heart - What About Love? (Extended Version) (5:27) 02.Heart - What About Love? (3:41) "What About Love" is a song originally recorded by Canadian rock band Toronto in 1982. It was later recorded by American rock band Heart in 1985 and was released as the first single from the band's self-titled album, Heart. The band's "comeback" single, it was the first Heart track to reach the top 40 in three years, and their first top 10 hit in five. The song was also their first hit single on their new record label, Capitol Records. Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas, co-lead vocalists of Starship at the time, provide additional background vocals on the song. The song's sound marked a considerable change in the musical direction for Heart, moving from the hard rock and folk rock of their earlier work to a more polished, power ballad sound. "What About Love" received extensive airplay on MTV and returned Heart to the top-10 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in five years, peaking at No. 10.
Tracklist: 01.Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Dance Mix) (6:00) 02.Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Instrumental) (4:53) “Conga” is the first single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love. The single was released worldwide in 1985 and became a smash success around the world, providing the band worldwide mainstream popularity, reaching #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and winning the Grand Prize at the 15th annual “Tokyo Music Festival” in Japan. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA in the U.S. for sales of 500,000 copies. “Conga” became a worldwide success and is recognized as the signature song of the band and Gloria Estefan. The song reached the Top Ten in various countries, including the United States and the Netherlands. The song was a minor hit in the United Kingdom, while the attention was based more on the single “Bad Boy”. In Billboard magazine’s year-end chart in 1986, “Conga” finished at #40.
Tracklist: 01.Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up (Extended Version) (7:09) 02.Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up (Radio Edit) (5:29) 03.Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up (Percussapella) (5:23) "Stir It Up" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by Dan Sembello and Allee Willis and recorded by LaBelle for the motion picture soundtrack album for the 1984 action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop; production was helmed by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey. "Stir It Up" was the second of two songs she recorded for MCA Records immediately after signing her new contract with them (following "New Attitude"). Her first full-length album for MCA, Winner in You, would follow the next year. Released as the second single from the soundtrack, which was awarded the 1986 Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, it reached number five on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Stir It Up" was also used as the theme song to the short-lived sitcom Stir Crazy, based on the 1980 movie.
Tracklist: 01.Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Extended Version) (7:26) 02.Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Dub Version) (6:53) 03.Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Extended Single Version) (5:11) "I Like You" is 1985 dance single by Philadelphia-born singer, Phyllis Nelson. The single was number one on the U.S. dance charts for one week. "I Like You" also crossed over the soul chart where it peaked at #65 and #61 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The single was her sole entry into both the pop and soul charts, and the last of two chart entries on the dance chart for her. According to Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys, they were inspired by "I Like You", which was produced by Shep Pettibone, who did a remix of of their 1988 single "Heart". A music video was also made for the track, portraying Nelson performing the song on a piano to a young boy in a dancing studio, along with scenes of men at a pool bar and Nelson in a relationship with a man outside on the streets. Nelson died in January 1998 from breast cancer in Los Angeles, California, where she had been living. She was 47 years old.
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Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Gimme Some Lovin' (Disconet Edit) (4:22) Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of superstar, and icon Olivia Newton-John. Most of you that have been following me know that I am a massive ONJ fan so I wanted to do something special today. In July of 1979 Disconet Remix Service released issue Volume 2 Number 11 which included a remix edit of one of the buried treasures from Olivia's 1978 LP "Totally Hot" a cover version of Spencer Davis Group's biggest U.S. hit, "Gimme Some Lovin'. Olivia did not release the song as a single however this would mark the first time Olivia appeared on any remix service. This edit along with many other early Disconet edit's has been lost until now. The track was remixed and edited by American DJ and remixer Bobby "DJ" Guttadaro. A former professional pharmacist, "The man who's got ears" - as he was called in the music industry - started DJing at Fire Island's "The Ice Palace" in 1971 and, later, at Manhattan's "Le Jardin" and "Infinity", soon becoming one of the most renowned names in the '70s disco scene. Bobby DJ is unanimously regarded as an out-and-out pioneer in beatmixing and disco remixing: No wonder he was a member of the original team of remixers of legendary subscription label Disconet Program Service, along with such other famed DJs as Savarese and Kevin Guilmet. He was the first DJ to be presented with a Gold Disc - for his work on Love Unlimited Orchestra's "Love's Theme" - and, in 1976, he was also awarded - with Tom Savarese - the Billboard Magazine's "National Disco DJ of the Year" prize. Unfortunately, Bobby DJ passed away in New York in 1989 (reportedly of AIDS-related illness). Please keep in mind that this edit was done with vinyl recordings and then re-recorded and transferred to vinyl for the Disconet release. I have done my best to meticulously clean and restore this track. I also made a custom front cover sleeve for this release. I hope you enjoy it.
Tracklist: 01.Huang Chung - China (Special Extended Remix Version) (6:56) 02.Huang Chung - Ti Na Na (Special Extended Version) (4:35) "China" is a pre-Wang Chung single originally released in 1982 as a U.S. only 12" promo taken from the band's deut LP "Huang Chung". "China" was one of three single's released by the band on Arista Records under the direction of producer Rhett Davies. The band's debut studio album was issued in 1982. Self-titled, it compiled three non-charting Arista singles, one of the Arista B-sides, and six other new tracks. Like the associated singles, the Huang Chung album failed to chart. In 1984 Arista remixed "China" and re-released it in Europe where it failed to chart. In 1983 they were still billed under the band name "Huang Chung". At this juncture, the band changed the spelling of their name to Wang Chung, at their new label Geffen's suggestion, to make the pronunciation easier for English-speakers.
Tracklist: 01.Icehouse - Icehouse (4:09) 02.Icehouse - All The Way (Live) (4:08) 03.Icehouse - Cold Turkey (Live) (4:16) "Icehouse" is a song by the Australian rock band Flowers, later known as Icehouse. It was released as a single in Europe in 1982 by Chrysalis Records from the band's first album, Icehouse, after the band changed its name to Icehouse. In the United States, the song peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 1981 even though the song was not realeased as a single the U.S. "Icehouse" was written by founding member Iva Davies when he lived at 18 Tryon Road, Lindfield in an old, cold flat of a two-storey mansion—across the street was a dishevelled house which had its lights on all night peopled by short-term residents. Davies only learned that it was a half-way house for psychiatric and drug rehab patients after he wrote the song. Russell Mulcahy, an expatriate Australian living in London, directed the music video for "Icehouse".
Tracklist: 01.Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman (Extended Version) (5:55) 02.Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman (Instrumental) (5:55) 03.Ray Parker Jr. - The Other Woman (Short Version) (4:03) "The Other Woman" is the title track from the album The Other Woman by American muscian Ray Parker Jr. It was his first solo hit single without his longtime group, Raydio. Released as a single in March 1982, it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Hot Black Singles chart, number twenty-four on the dance chart, and number thirty-three on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also spent one week at number one in Australia. The instrumental is exclusive to this USA 12" Promo release.
Tracklist: 01.The Polecats - Make A Circuit With Me (Rockin' Mix) (2:53) 02.The Polecats - Juvenile Delinquents (From A Planet Near Mars) (2:40) 03.The Polecats - Red Ready Amber (2:11) "Make A Circuit With Me" is a 1982 single by English rockabilly band The Polecats formed in 1977 in north London. The original line-up was Tim Worman (a.k.a. Tim Polecat, vocalist), Martin "Boz" Boorer (guitarist and vocalist), Phil Bloomberg (bassist), and Chris Hawkes (drummer) who originally played under the name "Cult Heroes". Finding difficulty persuading promoters to book them on the rockabilly circuit with a name sounding "too punk", they adopted Hawkes' suggested band name, the Polecats. Hawkes was later replaced by Neil Rooney, who was subsequently replaced by John Buck. The Polecats played rockabilly with a "punk sense of anarchy and helped revive the genre for a new generation in the early '80s." The Polecats were known for their fresh and energized take for the classic genre. Adding a sense of punk and sparking a multitude of bands to follow on their footsteps. Their arguably most famous song, "Make A Circuit With Me" may be their cheesiest song, but they do it well. It has a perfect balance of infectious guitar work, danceable beat and cheesy lyrics about love through electricity. "Make A Circuit With Me" peaked at #76 on the UK singles chart. In the Disney Pixar film WALL-E, advertisers used the Polecats' 1983 hit song "Make a Circuit with Me" in their television trailers for the film. In 2010, the U.S. broadcaster TBS used "Make a Circuit with Me" in two episodes of the TV series Glory Daze.
Tracklist: 01.Meco - Ewok Celebration (Club Version) (6:58) 02.Meco - Ewok Celebration (Dub Version) (4:36) "Ewok Celebration", known commonly as "Yub Nub", is a 1983 song that appears in the end of the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi, during the celebration of the Ewoks on Endor with members of the Rebel Alliance after the destruction of the second Death Star. The song was replaced with a different orchestral piece in the 1997 special edition re-release. In 1983, American record producer and musician Meco recorded a version of the song "Ewok Celebration" which reached No. 60 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tracklist: 01.Patrick Simmons - So Wrong (Dance Mix) (5:21) 02.Patrick Simmons - So Wrong (Instrumental) (3:46) So Wrong" is the debut solo single by American musician Patrick Simmons, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers. In 1983, Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade, on Elektra Records. It yielded his only top 40 hit, "So Wrong", which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100. "So Wrong" was also a surprise hit on the US dance/disco chart, peaking at #8.
Tracklist: 01.Sylvester with Patrick Cowley - Do Ya Wanna Funk (Long Version) (6:57) 02.Patrick Cowley - Mind Warp (Long Version) (6:36) Patrick Cowley was one of disco’s most mysterious figures. His life was cut short in 1982, when he died of Aids at age 32. He was a key presence in the gay San Francisco disco scene; in the 1970s and early 1980s, when the city had one of the best disco scenes in the world. Sylvester was San Francisco’s biggest star and Cowley’s muse – a larger-than-life presence around town, dressed to the nines and often carrying multiple shopping bags as he walked down Castro Street. Cowley most famously worked with Sylvester on the ecstatic mega-hit You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) and was a pioneer of the genre known as Hi-NRG, a relentlessly uptempo variant of disco that gained serious traction, especially in the UK and Europe. Cowley was a good deal quieter than Sylvester, and more of a tech boffin, experimenting with music in an apartment in the Castro crammed with electronics, with cables hanging everywhere. “It was a mess of wires,” recalls John Hedges, who ran Megatone Records for many years, the now-legendary record label that Cowley originally started with Marty Blecman in the 1970s. “It certainly didn’t look very safe,” he adds. “He was always experimenting to get the sounds. They would wire everything in and have tape machines, and the tape would go from one tape machine to another about 10 feet away to create the echo they wanted, or delay.” Sylvester known as "The Queen Of Disco" died six years after Cowley, of Aids-related complications in 1988. Patrick Cowley, and Sylvester were iconic trailblazers not just for queer and androgynous people, but for disco music as a whole, overcoming trauma, prejudice, and stigma to achieve their dreams. "Do Ya Wanna Funk" is a 1982 dance song recorded by American recording artists Sylvester and Patrick Cowley. It was produced by Cowley, who incidentally died the same year. The song was mostly successful in Europe, especially in Belgium, Finland and Norway, where it became a top-10 hit. It also reached the top 20 in the Netherlands and Switzerland, and made it to the top 30 in West Germany and Australia, and the top 40 in the United Kingdom. The song was inspired by "I'm Your Jeanie", a single by Jeanie Tracy, who was a background vocalist for Sylvester. It was also featured in the film Trading Places (1983). In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked "Do Ya Wanna Funk" number 179 in their list of 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time. "Mind warp" was the title track from Patrick Cowley's third and final album.
Tracklist: 01.The Rock Steady Crew - (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew (Extended Version) (5:27) 02.The Rock Steady Crew - (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew (Instrumental Version) (3:51) "(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew" is the debut single by American hip hop group the Rock Steady Crew from their debut studio album Ready for Battle. It was released in 1983 through Charisma/Virgin Records as the album's lead single. Written by Budd "Blue Soldier" Dixon, Ruza Blue and Stephen Hague, and produced by Dixon and Hague, the lead vocals were performed by 15 year old Daisy Castro, aka "Baby Love". The song became the most popular hit song of the Rock Steady Crew. The single peaked at number-one on the Belgian and Dutch singles charts, and reached the top ten in many other European countries, including the United Kingdom.
Tracklist: 01.Art Of Noise - Beat Box (Special Radio Re-Edit) (2:53) "Beat Box" is a song by English avant-garde synth-pop group Art of Noise. Originally appearing as the second track on the 12" EP Into Battle with the Art of Noise (1983), it was released as the group's first single in December 1983. This U.S. 7" promo contains the "Special Radio Re-Edit" also known as "Shep Pettibone Radio Edit" which differs from the 2:55 Original 7" Edit. This mix is a unique edit of the original Into Battle version and has a snippet of the track "battle" at the beginning. The same track appears on both sides of the 7" release.
Tracklist: 01.Idle Eyes - Tokyo Rose (Vocal Extended Version) (5:13) 02.Idle Eyes - Tokyo Rose (Vocal LP Version) (3:47) 03.Idle Eyes - Tokyo Rose (Dub Mix) (5:22) "Tokyo Rose" is the debut single by Canadian Rock Band Idle Eyes. The song peaked at #16 on RPM's Canadian singles chart in June 1985. "Tokyo Rose" won an award that year from SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) as one of the top ten most played songs on Canadian radio that year. "Tokyo Rose" was inspired by the generic name "Tokyo Rose", which was used to describe female Japanese DJs who attempted to shake the morale of American soldiers and spread propaganda in the Pacific Theater during World War II. "Tokyo Rose" was only released as a 12" Promo with remixes in the United States.
Tracklist: 01.O'Bryan - Breakin' Together (Club Mix) (6:21) 02.O'Bryan - Breakin' Together (Dub Version) (6:21) "Breakin' Together" is the second single taken from the third studio album Be My Lover recorded by American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist O'Bryan. "Breakin' Together" reached #32 on the U.S. R&B Chart on September 15, 1984 after spending ten weeks on the survey. During his career O'Bryan released nine singles, and recorded six albums.
Tracklist: 01.Angie Gold - Eat You Up (Hi-NRG Mix) (6:43) 02.Angie Gold - Eat You Up (Instrumental) (5:41) "Eat You Up" is a song by British singer-songwriter Angie Gold, written by Gold and Anthony Baker and released in 1985 by Passion Records (U.S.). The single peaked at No. 30 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs Chart on August 17, 1985 after spending six weeks on the survey, "Eat You Up" would be Gold's only U.S. Charting single. It found more success in Japan, where it was titled "Suteki na High Energy Boy" (素敵なハイエナジー・ボーイ, Suteki na Hai Enajī Bōi, "Nice High Energy Boy") and spent four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Oricon's international singles chart in early 1986. The song was also adapted in several languages by other artists in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Gold later re-recorded the song with producer Ian Levine for her 1995 compilation album The Best of Angie Gold: Eat You Up.
Tracklist: 01.Claudio Simonetti - Démon (5:36) 02.Claudio Simonetti - Killing (3:09) "Démon" is the instrumental theme song for the 1985 Italian horror film of the same name performed by Italian musician and film composer Claudio Simonetti who was also the keyboardist of the progressive rock band Goblin, Simonetti has specialized in the scores for Italian and American horror films since the 1970s. A long-time collaborator of director Dario Argento, Simonetti has worked on several of the director/producer's films including Deep Red, Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, Tenebrae, Phenomena, Demoni, and Opera.
Tracklist: 01.Corey Hart - Never Surrender (Album Version) (4:53) 02.Corey Hart - Never Surrender (Edited Version) (4:25) This song has always been special to me growing up in a conservative state and coming out to my parents at age sixteen who did not take the news well I found myself on my own trying to find my way in a sometimes cruel world. "Never Surrender" and it's lyrics "Just a little more time is all we're asking for 'Cause just a little more time could open closing doors" spoke to me as a gay teen coming to terms with my own sexuality. "Never Surrender" is an anthem of empowerment and hope. Corey Hart has since become an LGBTQ+ ally performing at various Pride events. "Never Surrender" is a song by Canadian singer Corey Hart. It was released in June 1985 as the first single from his second studio album, Boy in the Box. The song was number-one for four weeks in Canada and was Hart's highest charting single in the United States, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 (topping the sales only chart for one week) in August 1985. The song won a Juno Award in 1985 for the "Single of the Year", and was certified Platinum in Canada for sales of over 100,000 copies in 1985. In 2019, Hart released an updated version of the song on his EP Dreaming Time Again, performed as a slow piano ballad with a new "angels lead you home" coda. He released the new version as a single in 2020, highlighting its message of hope and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the lyrical content, Hart said, "My mother influenced me with this ethic of never quitting on yourself or your dreams no matter how challenging or daunting. I also greatly admired Sir Winston Churchill, reading many biographies on his life. He used this expression 'Never Surrender' during the dark days of the Nazi attacks on Great Britain as a motivating inspiration for his countrymen." AllMusic has since called "Never Surrender": "a soaring power ballad of empowerment, giving this album (Boy in the Box) a greater musical and emotional range than his (Hart's) debut." Regarding the song becoming another US hit single Hart said "I really think it's difficult breaking into America regardless of where you're from. I don't think it's any more difficult for a Canadian act than for a band from Oklahoma". The music video features a story line of Hart leaving his home after an argument with his father and hitchhiking his way to a major city where he finds himself alone and ends with a 'live' performance with his band. Portions of the video were filmed on Yonge Street, Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, including the now defunct Crest Grill. The video's director, Rob Quartly, had worked with Hart on three previous music videos and Quartly was again nominated for a Juno Award for his work on this video.
Tracklist: 01.Dead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) (American 'WIPE-OUT' Mix Edit) (3:31) We could not have Pride month with that Liverpool band Dead Or Alive without LGBTQ+ Icon, Pete Burns, And His Impact Upon The World Through His Powerful Presence. "People always want to know – am I gay, bi, trans or what? I say, forget all that. There's got to be a completely different terminology and I'm not aware if it's been invented yet. I'm just Pete." - Pete Burns. "My Heart Goes Bang" is a 1985 song by English pop band Dead or Alive. It was the fourth and final single from the band's second studio album Youthquake. It peaked at No. 23 in the United Kingdom, No. 12 in Japan, and became a dance hit in the U.S. ++ The version included here is an edit of the "American 'WIPE-OUT' Mix", otherwise unavailable on any other format. The mix title is not listed on the labels, and the same track is on both sides.
Tracklist: 01.Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Extended Dance Remix) (7:36) 02.Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Dubb Remix) (5:15) 03.Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance (Remix Edit) (4:29) "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" is a song written by Danny Kortchmar and performed by Don Henley, co-lead vocalist and drummer for Eagles. It was released as the second single from Henley's second studio solo album, Building the Perfect Beast (1984), and was Henley's sixth solo single overall. It was one of Henley's most commercially successful singles, peaking at No. 9 on Billboard Hot 100 and also became his third song to top the Top Rock Tracks chart. The song critiques the US intervention in Central America, particularly in the then-ongoing Contra War, in which the Reagan administration funded the right-wing rebel group Contras to overthrow the socialist Sandinista National Liberation Front government in Nicaragua. Backing vocals for the song was provided by Patty Smyth of the band Scandal, and Martha Davis, lead singer of the Motels. When Kortchmar was asked about the song, he said, "I had the groove and the music going. That record was made back when the technology had just started to really take over in music. I had one of the first Yamaha DX7s, which was a keyboard that was used a ton in the '80s, but we ended up luckily getting one of the first ones in the United States. It's a synthesizer keyboard, and I used it to get that sound that you hear the record starting with." ** As a BONUS TRACK I have included the "Remix Edit" which was taken from the U.S. 12" Promo.
Tracklist: 01.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Happy Hi! (1:22) 02.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasure Dome (The Soundtrack From Bernard Rose's Video) (9:48) 03.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasure Dome (How To Remake The World) (9:32) 04.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Happy Hi (1:12) Pride month would not be complete without including Frankie Goes To Hollywood known for their their leather clad homoerotic videos and suggestive lyrics. Frankie Goes To Hollywood's ambitious work sought to challenge the status quo of pop, and politics. they were true trailblazers. "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" is the title track to the 1984 debut album by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The lyrics of the song were inspired by the poem Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In March 1985, the album track was abridged and remixed for release as the group's fourth UK single. While criticised at the time of release and afterward for being a song that glorifies debauchery, the lyrics (and video), just as Coleridge's poem, were about the dangers of mindless indulgence. This song, along with "Relax", made Frankie Goes to Hollywood even more controversial than they already were. Billboard compared it to "Relax," saying that "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" had "less hook, less controversy, more drama." Despite the group's record label (ZTT) pre-emptively promoting the single as "their fourth number one", an achievement that would have set a new UK record for consecutive number one singles by a debuting artist, "Welcome to the Pleasuredome" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, being kept off the top spot by the Phil Collins/Philip Bailey duet "Easy Lover". The single spent a total of eleven weeks on the UK chart. It was the first release by the group not to reach number one and, despite representing a creditable success in its own right, it symbolically confirmed the end of the chart invincibility that the group had enjoyed during 1984. Frankie Goes to Hollywood would not release another record for seventeen months, and they would fail to emulate their past chart success upon their return. The spoken-word introductions to both 12-inch mixes are adapted from Walter Kaufmann's 1967 translation of Friedrich Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy. The recitation on the first 12-inch ("Real Altered") is by Gary Taylor, whilst that on the second 12-inch ("Fruitness") and the cassette is by actor Geoffrey Palmer. It is unknown whether Palmer's concluding "Welcome To The Pleasuredrome" was a genuine mistake or a deliberately scripted one. All releases featured an edited version of "Get It On", originally recorded for a BBC Radio 1 session in 1983 (a full-length version was included on the cassette release), plus a faded or full length version of "Happy Hi!", a non-album track. The video, by Bernard Rose, features the group stealing a car, going to a carnival and encountering all manner of deceptively "pleasureable" activities. The audio soundtrack of the video was included as part of the cassette single.
Tracklist: 01.Godley & Creme - Cry (Extended Remix) (7:25) 02.Godley & Creme - Cry (Single Version) (3:56) 03.Godley & Creme - Cry (Extended Version) (6:30) "Cry" is a song released by the English music duo Godley & Creme on 11 March 1985. It was included on the duo's album The History Mix Volume 1. The song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Godley & Creme's lone Top 40 hit in the US apart from their former band, 10cc. It reached No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The duo also directed the song's music video, which featured faces blended into each other using dissolving and wiping effects. After Godley & Creme left their former band 10cc after the group's fourth album, they began writing songs for their own albums, but became better known for producing music videos for other bands. Within the music video producing process, they met producer Trevor Horn, ex of the Buggles and now heading his own label ZTT Records. Godley & Creme asked Horn to produce their album, but had very little material that was recording studio ready. After their first track failed to produce the required effect, Horn asked what else they had. The pair had already written the first verse of "Cry", and much as though the song came from a position - a man in a relationship where his partner lies and cheats on him - unlike 10cc's "I'm Not in Love", it didn't come from real-life experience. The three hence sat down and started writing down words and phrases which could be associated with the first verse, and then Horn put Godley in the recording booth to record them. Godley later described the song's creation process as "patchwork like", but it worked due to its envisaged simple production. The basic sound of the track was provided by electronic music specialist J. J. Jeczalik who used a Fairlight CMI synthesizer. Godley & Creme then created the full backing track, which was mixed and produced by Horn.
Tracklist: 01.Greg Kihn - Lucky (Dance Mix) (5:54) 02.Greg Kihn - Lucky (Trench Mix) (4:06) "Lucky" was the first single taken from the LP Citizen Kihn by the American musician Greg Kihn, release in 1985 through EMI America records. It was his first album since 1978's Next of Kihn not to be released under the Greg Kihn Band name. "Lucky" peaked at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart in February 1985, the single also reached #16 on the Billboard Dance Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Laura Branigan - Hold Me (Vocal/New Extended Remix) (5:20) 02.Laura Branigan - Tenderness (Vocal/Extended Remix Version) (5:52) 03.Laura Branigan - Spanish Eddie (Vocal/Extended Remix Version) (4:09) "Hold Me" is a song by the American pop singer Laura Branigan, which was released in 1985 as the second single from her fourth studio album Hold Me. It was written by Bill Bodine and Beth Andersen, and produced by Jack White and Harold Faltermeyer. Following the Top 40 success of the first single from Hold Me, "Spanish Eddie", "Hold Me" was released as the follow-up single. It reached No. 82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart and No. 39 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Modern Rocketry - Homosexuality (5:59) 02.Modern Rocketry - Thank God For Men (5:37) Modern Rocketry were a hi-nrg disco band featuring Ken Kessie, active from 1983 to 1988. They're not very well known - in fact they're downright obscure - but what little fame they enjoyed was probably due to their 1985 release, best described as the gayest disco song ever. Homosexuality, with its b-side of 'Thank God For Men', followed in the well-trodden footsteps of Patrick Cowley's Menergy and Boystown Gang's 'Cruising In The Streets' with massive gay audience appeal. A hit in gay clubland. Other notable songs include '(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone' and 'Deeper N Deeper', none of which, it has to be said, has quite the show stopping charm of a song whose main chorus is 'Homosexuality… Yes sir! Do you wanna get next to me?'. Oh, and the Pet Shop Boys did a live cover of it at a pride event in 1992, too.
Tracklist: 01.René & Angela - Save Your Love (For Your #1) (Club Mix) (5:29) 02.René & Angela - Save Your Love (For Your #1) (Instrumental) (4:21) 03.René & Angela - Save Your Love (For Your #1) (Vocal) (4:19) "Save Your Love (For #1)" is a 1985 song written and sung by the duo René & Angela from their album Street Called Desire. It was their first single (and album) for Mercury Records. The single also featured labelmate Kurtis Blow performing a rap, making it one first times hip hop artists collaborated with R&B artists on their work. The single was number one on the Billboard R&B chart for two weeks and was the duo's biggest hit on that chart.
Tracklist: 01.Santana - Say It Again (Dance Mix) (7:41) 02.Santana - Say It Again (Instrumental) (6:28) "Say It Again" is a 1985 single by American band Santana formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-born guitarist Carlos Santana. "Say It Again" nearly hit the U.S. Top 40 peaking at #46 in 1985, and in Carlos Santana's arsenal of lead singers, the vocals on "Say It Again" fell to the soulful Greg Walker. Of Santana's 15 Top 40 songs, Walker would sing lead on two of them as he made his mark with "Stormy" and "She's Not There" - both of which charted in the '70s and were remakes of '60s songs. "Say It Again", also reached #15 onbetter on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song was taken from the band's fourteenth studio album "Beyond Appearances".
Tracklist: 01.Sinitta - So Macho (Extended Dance Remix) (6:36) 02.Sinitta - Cruising (Remix) (7:31) "So Macho" is a song by American-British singer Sinitta. The song was released in 1985 as her self-titled début album's second single. Sinitta was both Simon Cowell's and Fanfare Records' first signing. Cowell had contacted record producer and songwriter George Hargreaves, who in turn provided the song "So Macho". Armed with a highly infectious pop record, Sinitta looked poised for success; however, Iain Burton changed his mind and called Cowell to advise he was pulling the plug on Fanfare Records. Convinced "So Macho" was destined to be a hit, Cowell persuaded Burton to give him £5,000 to release the record. The single was first released in late July 1985 and, like Sinitta's début single "Cruising", it quickly gained popularity in the gay clubs and on the Hi-NRG dance scene. Although the single failed to chart, it continued to sell throughout the summer, including 15,000 copies on import. The song's popularity led Cowell to make the decision to delete the single at the end of October 1985 to let demand build up again. As Christmas approached, the song found renewed popularity in straight clubs and discos. The single was re-released as a double A-side with "Cruising" on 17 February 1986. The record's sleeve was changed from an image of Sinitta to a cartoon macho man, in an effort to make clear to radio programers that it was a pop record, and not R&B or soul. The re-release was not an immediate success as it remained in the lower reaches of the charts. It was not until four months later that the single started gaining airplay and entered the top 40, upon which it quickly rose to number two in the UK Singles Chart. The song's belated video was recorded for £500 in a London flat belonging to one of Cowell's friends, in the hope of gaining TV exposure. Sinitta supplied her own wardrobe, and there was no budget for hair or makeup. It was certified gold by the BPI, and has sold 585,000 copies. Iain Burton's initial £5,000 investment became a profit of £1,000,000 and paved the way for Fanfare's future.
Tracklist: 01.Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way (Extended Version) (5:28) 02.Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way (Bonus Beats) (4:52) "Let's Go All the Way" is a song by American group Sly Fox. Released as a single in December 1985 from their debut studio album of the same name, the record entered the Billboard chart on December 28 and reached the top 10 in both the U.S. and the UK. Despite receiving considerable commercial and critical success, the group failed to match expectations with their later singles, and are sometimes referred to as a one-hit wonder. Original MTV veejay Martha Quinn has described "Let's Go All the Way" as "one of the funkiest songs ever." The track begins with synthesizer-processed chanting, with the lines "Simonini" repeating over a recurrent buzzing until drums and a synth-led riff begin. The duo of Gary "Mudbone" Cooper and Michael Camacho's harmonized vocals then come in, punctuated with deadpan "yeah, yeah, yeah"s. When released, the song was a top 10 hit in the United States, peaking at number seven, after reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart earlier in the year. It was a number one song on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart peaking on May 10, 1986. The song also hit number five in the Netherlands as well as No. 14 in Belgium and No. 27 in New Zealand. AllMusic notes that "the song's oddball mix of hip-hop, Latin pop, disco, and new wave, crossed radio formats, from R&B to Top-40 to 'Rock of the ‘80s' stations ruled by the Smiths and the Cure." On the strength of the single's multiformat success, the band's album hit the top 40 in two formats as well, peaking at number 31 on the Top 200 Albums chart and at number 34 on the Top R&B Albums chart. **The "Extended Version" here is exclusive to this U.D. & Canadian pressings. For the first couple minutes it sounds like the standard 5:28 extended mix that appears everywhere else...but scroll to the 2:40 mark...instead of guitars playing in the bridge, It's synthesizers. Also after the last chorus the structure changes...there's an extra chorus inserted before the "we can make a better way" alternate chorus...and an exclusive break before the "nah nah nah" part.
Tracklist: 01.Starship - We Built This City (Special Club Mix) (7:00) 02.Starship - We Built This City (4:51) 03.Starship - Private Room (Instrumental) (4:55) "We Built This City" is a 1985 song by American rock band Starship, the debut single from the album Knee Deep in the Hoopla. It was written by English musicians Martin Page and Bernie Taupin, who were both living in Los Angeles at the time, and was originally intended as a lament against the closure of many of that city's live music clubs. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States, "We Built This City" topped the charts in Australia and Canada, peaked inside the top 10 of the charts in Germany, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland, the top 20 on the charts in Belgium, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and the top 30 of the charts in Austria and the Netherlands. The song has gained significant scorn, both for the inscrutability of its lyrics (notably the line "Marconi plays the mamba"), and for the contrast between the song's anti-corporate message and its polished, "corporate rock" sound. It topped a 2011 Rolling Stone poll of worst songs of the 1980s by a wide margin, and the magazines Blender and GQ both called it the worst song of all time. Billboard said that this "unusual rock 'n' roll anthem is as wise as it is rebellious." Cash Box called it "an ear-catching tune" and described it as "dance rock with sharp hooks." "We Built This City" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1986. The song was engineered by producer Bill Bottrell, written by Bernie Taupin, Martin Page, Dennis Lambert and Peter Wolf and arranged by Bottrell and Jasun Martz. The song was based on a demo by Page and Taupin with a darker feel and based on how clubs were dying in Los Angeles, leaving live performers without work. Wolf reworked the song's arrangement with a more upbeat tone. The song features Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick sharing lead vocals. MTV executive and former DJ Les Garland provided the DJ voiceover during the song's bridge. Additionally, some radio stations, with the help of jingle company JAM Creative Productions, inserted their own opening lines to promote their stations.
Tracklist: 01.'Til Tuesday - Love In A Vacuum (Single Remix) (3:20) 02.'Til Tuesday - Love In A Vacuum (Long Version) (3:36) "Love in a Vacuum" is a song by American band 'Til Tuesday, which was released in 1985 as the third and final single from their debut studio album Voices Carry. The song was written by Aimee Mann, Michael Hausman, Robert Holmes and Joey Pesce, and produced by Mike Thorne. "Love in a Vacuum" peaked at No. 88 on the US Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles chart. 'Til Tuesday first recorded "Love in a Vacuum" in 1983, before they had signed a record deal and shortly after winning the WBCN Rock 'n' Roll Rumble in Boston. The band sent producer and engineer Ian Taylor a demo tape in the hope he would be interested in recording a demo with the band and generate awareness of them through his connections in the music industry. Taylor produced the "Love in a Vacuum" demo which was independently released in 1983 and gained heavy rotation on Boston's WBCN-FM. The band's victory in the Rock and Roll Rumble, along with the subsequent publicity and local airplay of "Love in a Vacuum", helped gain the attention of Epic Records, who signed the band in 1984. The band's debut album, Voices Carry, was recorded with producer Mike Thorne and included a new recording of "Love in a Vacuum". As the album's third and final single, "Love in a Vacuum" failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, but did reach No. 88 on the Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles chart. Guitarist Robert Holmes told Rolling Stone in 1986, "'Voices Carry' didn't sound like an obvious hit to me. If anything, I thought 'Love in a Vacuum' sounded like a big hit. And that totally died."
Thomas Turbando
Hello, mate.
I have more 60 itens (56 are 24/96 and 4 are 16/44.1 (I lost the wetransfer links) - all 2023 from BTG - not included on your update.
Please, let me know if you have interest.
Also, if someone here have these 4 releases in 24/96, from 2023, please share: Breakfast Club - Right On Track (MCA Records – MCA-23687)
Brenda K. Starr - Pickin_ Up Pieces (Mirage – 0-96873)
Daryl Hall John Oates - Method Of Modern Love (RCA – PW-13971)
Peter Wolf - Can_t Get Started (EMI America – V-19243) Here's my full 24/96 from 2023 list: Best regards.
DMMANIAC
Thomas Turbando, Hello. If you think that you have releases not included here - share it with me & i will add them in future update.
Thanks in advance
PS: And by the way this is the Part 2 http://new-team.org/viewtopic.php?t=68679
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if someone here have these 4 releases in 24/96, from 2023, please share: Breakfast Club - Right On Track (MCA Records – MCA-23687)
Brenda K. Starr - Pickin_ Up Pieces (Mirage – 0-96873)
Daryl Hall John Oates - Method Of Modern Love (RCA – PW-13971)
Peter Wolf - Can_t Get Started (EMI America – V-19243) Best regards.
Here you go... https://we.tl/t-0rl1CQGNU5 on a side note does anyone have any of these early 16bit rips from the beginning of burning the ground that are not contained in the 2 BTG torrents? Aretha Franklin - Get It Right (US 12")
Barry Gibb - Fine Line (US 12" Promo)
Barry Gibb - Shine Shine (UK 12")
Bee Gees - One (US 12" Promo)
Belinda Carlisle feat. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold (US 12")
Boney M. & Bobby Farrell with The School-Rebels - Happy Song (Germany 12")
Bonnie Pointer - The Beast In Me (US 12")
Bonnie Tyler - Band Of Gold (US 12")
Cher - Hell On Wheels (US 12" Promo)
Corey Hart - Dancing With My Mirror (US 12" Promo)
Culture Club - God Thank You Woman (UK 12")
Culture Club - The Medal Song (UK Limited Edition 12")
D&M - On The Shelf (US 12" Promo)
Eighth Wonder - Baby Baby (US 12" Promo)
Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove (US 12" Promo)
Gang Of Four - Is It Love (US 12")
Hi-Gloss - You’ll Never Know (UK 12")
Hot Posse - An American Dream (Medley) (US 12")
Jermaine Jackson - (Closest Thing To) Perfect (US 12")
John Paul Young - Love Is In The Air (US 12")
Kim Carnes - Invisible Hands (UK 12")
Klymaxx - Man Size Love (US 7")
LaTour - Involved (US 12")
Lipps, Inc. - Designer Music (Exclusive Remix) (US 12")
Mari Wilson - Just What I Always Wanted (US 12" Promo)
Marianne Faithfull - Broken English (US 12")
Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (US 12" Promo)
Paul Simon - The Boy In The Bubble (US 12" Promo)
Paul Young - Every Time You Go Away (US 12")
Phil Collins - Take Me Home/Mega Mix (German 12")
Pia Zadora - The Clapping Song (US 12" Promo)
Pointer Sisters - Jump (For My Love) (UK 12")
Prince & The Revolution - Paisley Park (Germany 12")
Pseudo Echo - Funkytown (US 12" Promo)
"Q" - The Voice Of "Q" (UK 12")
Rhythm Heritage - Theme From S.W.A.T. (UK 7")
S.B.B.L. - Purple Mix (Netherlands 12")
Sam Harris - Sugar Don’t Bite (US 12″ Promo)
Shalamar - Don’t Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (US 12" Promo)
Shanice - (Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance (US 12")
Shanice - No 1/2 Steppin’ (US 12")
Sister Sledge - Lost In Music (1984 Remix) (UK 12")
Spandau Ballet - Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On) (US 12")
Spandau Ballet - Lifeline (UK 12")
Spandau Ballet - True (UK 12")
Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson - Get It (US 12")
Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger (UK 12")
Swing Out Sister - Surrender (US 12")
Teena Marie - 14K (US 12" Promo)
Teena Marie - Square Biz (US 12" Promo)
Teena Marie - Surrealistic Pillow (US 12" Promo)
The Funky Worm - Hustle! (To The Music…) (US 2 x 12" Promo)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - The Time Warp (Remix 1989) (US 12")
Trance Dance - Do The Dance (US 12")
UB40 with Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe (US 12" Promo) thanks
DMMANIAC
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Tracklist: 01.Donna Summer - Winter Melody (Edit) (4:00) 02.Donna Summer - Spring Affair (Edit) (3:41) "Winter Melody” is a song by Donna Summer released as a single in late 1976 from her Four Seasons of Love album. It became a top 30 hit in the UK, where it peaked at #27. By this time Summer was making her name as the queen of disco music, though this song is a soul ballad. The song represented the “winter” phase of the concept album, and speaks of a woman struggling to come to terms with the fact that her relationship has ended. As with much of Summer’s material at that time (particularly with songs found on her concept albums), the song played for a considerable amount of time (over six minutes), however, the song was edited for its release as a single. "Winter Melody" peaked at #43 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. The flip side "Spring Affair" (which represents the "spring" phase of the concept album) tells of the beginning of a new relationship. "Spring Affair" is more than eight minutes long, though it was edited for release as a single. The song peaked at number 15 in Spain singles charts and number 3 in Spain Radio chart. "Spring Affair" peaked at #43 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
Tracklist: 01.Raindolls - Disco Santa Claus (6:50) 02.Raindolls - Santa's Theme (6:37) Disco Friday! Season's Greetings, this year you’ll be hanging the Christmas stockings with cheer, as boogie fever fills the air! "Disco Santa Claus" is a one-off Disco single by studio group Raindolls. Produced and arranged by Eric Matthew one of the co-founders of the Disco group Gary's Gang the song also includes drums by Gary's Gang drummer Gary Turner. "Diso Santa Claus" was produced by Profile records founder Cory Robbins. The b-side "Santa's Theme" is an instrumental of "Disco santa Claus".
Tracklist: 01.Sheena Easton - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (Club Mix) (6:09) 02.Sheena Easton - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (Dub Mix) (4:16) "Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)" is a song by Scottish singer Sheena Easton, the first single released from her fourth album, 1983's Best Kept Secret. In November 1984, Easton added "Telefono" to her Spanish album Todo Me Recuerda a Ti for the Latin markets. The song was nominated for a Grammy in 1983 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song was most successful in the United States, where it became Easton's fourth top 10 hit, peaking at number nine for two weeks in October and November 1983. The song was less successful in Easton's native United Kingdom where it reached number 84. The music video, shot in black and white, featured Easton in a haunted house and a cemetery, being pursued by Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame before being rescued by King Kong. Although "Telefone" was released internationally as single the North and South American markets were the only teeritories were a 12" single was released.
Tracklist: 01.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (Long Version) (5:23) 02.The Waitresses - Hangover 1/1/83 (4:29) 03.The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping (7" Single Version) (3:52) "Christmas Wrapping" is a Christmas song by the American new wave band The Waitresses. First released on ZE Records' 1981 compilation album A Christmas Record, it later appeared on the band's 1982 EP I Could Rule the World If I Could Only Get the Parts and numerous other holiday compilation albums. It was written and produced by Chris Butler, with vocals by Patty Donahue. The song received positive reviews; AllMusic described it as "one of the best holiday pop tunes ever recorded". In 1981, ZE Records asked each of its artists to record a Christmas song for a compilation album, A Christmas Record. The Waitresses were in the middle of a difficult tour and the Christmas song commission was "the last thing we wanted", Butler said later. Butler wrote the song that August, assembling it from assorted unused riffs. He finished the lyrics in a taxi on the way to the recording studio, Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village. Butler said the lyrics came from his hatred of Christmas: "Everybody I knew in New York was running around like a bunch of fiends. It wasn't about joy. It was something to cope with." The bassist, Tracy Wormworth, was inspired by Bernard Edwards' bassline on the recently released "Good Times" by Chic. Written while hip hop music was beginning to gain prominence, "Christmas Wrapping" is "almost rapped" by Donahue. Its title, a pun on "rapping", alludes to the 1979 song "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow. Butler said he also "liked the idea of the word 'wrap,' like a wraparound, because the story is circular". "Christmas Wrapping" is told from the perspective of an unpartnered woman, who was determined not to participate in the exhausting holiday season after a year that was so busy, she has been unable to go on a date with an appealing gentleman she met months ago. Preparing to dine alone on Christmas Eve, she runs into the fellow in a grocery store, bringing "the year to a very happy ending". "Christmas Wrapping" was released as a single in the UK in 1981 on Island Records. It did not initially make the charts, but was reissued in 1982 and reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart that December. It remains the Waitresses' highest-charting single in the UK. Butler said the reception was a rejuvenating gift for the band: "We do the Christmas song, forget about it and go back on the road. The next thing I know when calling back to New York is that it's all over the radio and much to our surprise it leaps over our heads and hits all the cities where we're heading and all of a sudden we're back on an upswing again." ** The 7" Single Version has not appeared on CD as far as I know most compilations use the longer version. 7" Single Version was taken from the UK 7" single.
Tracklist: 01.Commodores - Nightshift (Edit Of Club Mix) (4:47) 02.Commodores - Nightshift (Club Mix) (7:04) 03.Commodores - Nightshift (Instrumental Mix) (7:18) "Nightshift" is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The song was released as the album's first single in January 1985 by Motown Records. "Nightshift" was recorded in 1984 and became the Commodores' first hit after Lionel Richie's departure from the group. The song features a lead vocal from drummer Walter Orange, who had sung lead years earlier on "Brick House". Lionel Richie's replacement, J.D. Nicholas, sings the second verse and then Orange and Nicholas share lead vocals on the remaining choruses. The first verse mentions Gaye's song "What's Going On", while the second verse mentions Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops" ("Say you will"), "Baby Workout" and "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher". "Nightshift" became their biggest hit after Richie's departure, peaking at number three for the week of April 20 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, and rising to number one on the Hot Black Singles chart; the single also became a success on the Adult Contemporary and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the first half of that year. It was the group's final top ten hit. Although the band was against the label decision to release it as a single, it won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Vocal R&B Performance by a Duo/Group. John Leland of Spin said the song, "puts the group back on the map with a vengeance. Its spare, lilting Caribbean groove dispenses with the group's penchant for schmaltz, and new lead singer J. D. Nicholas' sweet tenor is all late-night yearning."
Tracklist: 01.Exposé - Point Of No Return (6:08) 02.Exposé - Dub Of No Return (7:03) "Point of No Return" is a single by the American pop group Exposé. Written and produced by Lewis Martineé, the single was originally released in 1984 on the Pantera label with Alejandra Lorenzo (Alé) as the lead singer under the group name X-Posed. In 1985 the single was released on Arista records under the name Exposé. The original vocal mix of the song, featuring Lorenzo, reached the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart on April 20, 1985 spending twelve weeks on rhe survey. There was no music video released for the 1985 version of the song a video was later released in 1987 after the groups line up had changed and the song was re-recorded with different lead vocals. + +Neither of these tracks appeared on the 2015 Cherry Pop remastered CD Edition of the album "Exposure".
Tracklist: 01.The Dream Academy - The Love Parade (12") (6:16) 02.The Dream Academy - The Love Parade (7") (3:46) 03.The Dream Academy - Girl In A Million (For Edie Sedgwick) (3:47) "The Love Parade" is the fourth single released by The Dream Academy. It was a more "edgy" song than their previous singles, made so by the inclusion of implied themes of adultery and erotic temptation in the lyrics, and was arranged to a brisk bossa nova-esque beat which was in stark contrast to the style of the group's first single Life In A Northern Town . There were two additional singles released in the UK by Blanco y Negro, a 7" shaped picture disc and a second limited edition release. The Love Parade is the only song on The Dream Academy's eponymous album not to be produced by David Gilmour. Instead, the band recruited Alan Tarney to work with them on the track. Tarney was brought in at the suggestion of Rough Trade Records founder Geoff Travis to work on "The Love Parade". "What happened was, we had a pretty good demo for “Love Parade,” and we loved it, and when we made the record with David, somehow we never got 'round to it". Lead vocalist Nick Laird-Clowes noted that Tarney brought some "real special techniques" to the table: he tracked the vocals "12 or 15 times" during certain portions of the song. There were high hopes for the single, especially from Warner, and there was some degree of promotion of the song (such as a live performance on American Bandstand). However, the single failed to live up to the expectations of their debut single, "Life in a Northern Town", just making the top 40 (#36) in the US and reaching #68 in the UK.
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Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Totally Hot (Single Remix) (3:50) "Totally Hot" is a song recorded by British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. It was released as the third and final single from her 1978 tenth studio album of the same name, and reached number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 92 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. "Totally Hot" was released as a double-A sided single in the United States and "Dancin' 'Round and 'Round" was sent to country radio, peaking at number 29 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In the United States the song was remixed for it's 7" single release, and has never appeared digitally or on Compact Disc. The LP "Totally Hot" has been released as a 45th Anniversary Edition available on CD and Vinyl but does not contain any bonus material. A music video was shot for the song directed by Alan Metter and filmed at Century City Towers, Los Angeles, California.
Tracklist: 01.ABBA - The Visitors (Long Version) (5:45) 02.ABBA - The Visitors (Short Version) (4:22) "The Visitors" (working title "Den första", meaning "The First"), also known as "The Visitors (Crackin' Up)", is a 1981 song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It is the title track from the band's studio album of the same name, and was released as the fourth and final single in April 1982. The lead vocal was performed by Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The official stated theme is a protest against the persecution of political dissidents in the Soviet Union at the time, as ABBA seemed to put political issues into their lyrics in the final days of the group. Björn Ulvaeus has stated that at the time of release he preferred that the song should have a sense of mystery so did not explain the exact meaning. In 1982, the album The Visitors was banned in the Soviet Union, possibly due to the band allowing a video of "When All Is Said and Done" to be shown in the United States Information Agency television special, Let Poland Be Poland, along with a spoken message from Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, broadcast via satellite around the world on 31 January 1982. The show, which also featured Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Orson Welles, Henry Fonda, UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and US President Ronald Reagan, was a public protest against the then-recent imposition of martial law in Poland. However, ABBA's segment was not included in the broadcast. The official reason given was time constraints. However, in a Rapport interview, Björn Ulvaeus mentioned that their message referenced human rights issues in several countries, including El Salvador and Chile. This has led to speculation that political considerations might have influenced the decision to exclude the segment, although this remains unconfirmed. "The Visitors" was released as the album's second (and final) single in the US instead of "Head over Heels," which remained as the B-side. The single peaked just outside the Top 60 at No. 63 on the singles chart in the U.S., and a double A-sided "The Visitors/When All Is Said and Done" 12" single reached No. 8 on the Billboard dance chart. AllMusic reviewer Bruce Eder retrospectively described the song as "a topical song about Soviet dissidents that also manages to be very catchy." Even though the song did not have any success in some countries, "The Visitors" was No. 1 in Costa Rica. ++ The "Short Version" included on this U.S. 12" Promo is a vinyl only exclusive, and has not appeared on CD.
Tracklist: 01.Boystown Gang - Remember Me / Ain't No Mountain High Enough Suite (13:57) 02.Boystown Gang - Cruisin' The Streets (13:12) The blockbuster success of the Village People proved one of two things: either middle America was finally willing to embrace post-Stonewall queer culture in all its out-and-proud glory, or else your average Reagan voters wouldn't recognize a homosexual even if he sold their teenage sons poppers and stuffed the cash into his assless chaps. Regardless, the Village People phenomenon spawned untold numbers of cash-in records that ratcheted the camp appeal into the danger zone. The “postdisco” recording industry in San Francisco between 1978 and 1984. For most of America, disco died in 1979. Gay people, however, continued to dance, and in the Castro enterprising gay DJs, record producers, and musicians started their own small dance music record labels to make up for the lack of new, danceable music. The sound derived its aesthetic from San Francisco’s unique queer configuration of elements, but immediately this music had a reach far beyond the Bay Area, with Megatone Records, Moby Dick Records, and other labels achieving worldwide success with San Francisco artists such as Sylvester, Patrick Cowley, Lisa, and Boys Town Gang creating the world’s first gay-owned, gay-produced music for a dancing audience. In 1980, DJ Bill Motley saw an opportunity to form a disco group that catered to San Francisco's large gay clientele. In his search to form a group, he auditioned hundreds of vocalists, both male and female. Local cabaret singer Cynthia Manley captured the lead spot. The idea was originally for one 12" single with two tracks of high energy disco music. Motley, a Diana Ross fan, picked two Ashford & Simpson songs to form a medley for the A-side track. For the B-side track, he wrote a disco drama in four acts. A private record label was founded to release the two songs. "Remember Me"/"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is a Diana Ross medley the song became a huge dance hit in the U.S. peaking at #5 on the Dance/Disco chart. The song was also a top 20 hit in Belgium and the Netherlands. "Cruisin' the Streets" The extended version of the song includes a lengthy dialogue taking place at night in what is clearly implied to be Folsom Street in San Francisco. The dialogue consists of gay men cruising each other, discussing their sexual encounters and conversing with a female prostitute. At one point, a police car stops and three policemen step out and confront two men who are engaging in sexual activity as a female prostitute looks on. One of the officers asks the others what should be done, and the third officer states that he knows "just what to do to 'em" and from the subsequent noises it is implied that the officers are having sex with the two men, and the prostitute. "Cruisin' the Streets" was a snapshot of San Francisco's South of Market Distric at the time. **ABOUT THE VINYL RESTORATION This record was a challenge maybe due to the length of the tracks and the pressing. On Side AA there is some sibilance baked into the track especially on the female spoken dialogue parts not really much that can be done about that. Still I think everything turned out nicely. I hope you enjoy it.
Tracklist: 01.Olivia Newton-John - Landslide (Video Mix) (4:28) 02.Olivia Newton-John - Rolling (1:17) So today is my birthday, and I wanted to try something different—sort of an experiment, but also fun. I have been tinkering with the idea of recording audio from some of my VHS tapes, which are analog and fit perfectly with my audio transfers of 12" vinyl and cassette tapes. The tracks I chose to work on today are, of course, ONJ. These two tracks did not make it to the remastered Deluxe Edition of her 1981 LP "Physical," which I helped work on back in 2021. I dusted off my Emerson Hi-Fi 4-head VCR, and the results turned out rather well. The video mix of "Landslide," which was also featured on Olivia's 1982 ABC TV Special "OLIVIA PHYSICAL," which also aired on my birthday, February 8, 1982, The video mix includes an extended synth and drum intro lasting about 20 seconds. There are also some sound effects at around the 2:30 mark (sword fighting) and glass breaking. The track also has an earlier fade than what appears on the LP and single versions. The video was directed by Brian Grant and also features Olivia's first husband, Matt Lattanzi. "Landslide" was released as the third single from the LP "Physical." peaking at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second track, "Rolling," is an instrumental written by Olivia's longtime producer, John Farrar. This instrumental plays during the opening sequence of the Physical TV special showing Olivia running and working out on the beach. The TV special was later edited down to just include the music videos, mostly from the Physical album, and released on home video. Olivia was a pioneer in making this full-length video album, which was one of the first of its kind. This was pre-MTV and won Olivia the 1982 Grammy for best long-form video album. Said to cost half a million dollars to produce, it was filmed in California (at Olivia's Malibu home), London, and Hawaii. In addition, I also created custom artwork for this special post. I know many ONJ fans will be delighted to finally have both tracks digitally.
Tracklist: 01.Endgames - Love Cares (Extended Version) (6:01) 02.Endgames - Love Cares (3:20) 03.Endgames - Ready Or Not (3:47) "Love Cares" was the fourth overall and second single on Virgin Records by Scottish pop band Endgames. The song was taken from their debut LP "Building Beauty" (1983). "Love Cares" charted on Billboard, reaching #47 on the Disco/Dance Chart, but MCA Tecords in the U.S. didn't promote the band enough so the actual sales weren't strong with the parent album failing to chart. Meanwhile, Endgames toured as a support act for Howard Jones during his sold-out first tour of the UK in March–April 1984. Shortly thereafter Virgin Records ended their contract and Endgames disbanded.
Tracklist: 01.Europeans - A.E.I.O.U. (Alphabet Soup) (6:24) 02.Europeans - Voice On The Telephone (3:38) 03.Europeans - A.E.I.O.U. (Album Version) (4:01) "A.E.I.O.U." was the second single released by British new wave group Europeans formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. "A.E.I.O.U." along with two other singles were released before the group's first album "Vocabulary". There was not a music video released for the single.
Tracklist: 01.The Romantics - One In A Million (Dance Mix) (5:28) 02.The Romantics - One In A Million (Instrumental) (3:33) "One in a Million" was the third single taken from the fourth studio LP "In Heat" by American band the Romantics. "One in a Million" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1984 peaking at #37 on April 7, 1984 after spending twelve weeks on the survey. The music video for "One In A Million" was directed by Oley Sassone known for The Fantastic Four (1994), Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).
Tracklist: 01.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (5:54) 02.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (Album Version) (4:03) 03.U2 - Two Hearts Beat As One (Edit) (3:52) "Two Hearts Beat as One" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the seventh track on their 1983 album, War, and was released as its second single in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia on 21 March 1983. The music video was directed by Meiert Avis and was filmed outside the Basilica of Sacré Coeur de Montmartre in Paris in March 1983 and portrays the band performing the song, intercut with scenes of an acrobat and other scenes featuring Peter Rowen (the boy who appears on the album cover). The Parisian church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Unlike the other videos from the album, it has never been included on any of the band's video compilations. It was released as the album's second single in the US, UK and Australia, as opposed to "Sunday Bloody Sunday", which was released only in the mainland of Europe. Both singles were released in Japan.
Tracklist: 01.Culture Club - The Medal Song (Extended Mix) (6:23) 02.Culture Club - Don't Go Down That Street (6:30) "The Medal Song" was the second single released from the 1984 album "Waking Up With The House On Fire" by British new wave band Culture Club. "The Medal Song" is about the 1930s American actress Frances Farmer, who was featured on the sleeve of the single. The single was only released in Europe, Japan , and Australia. "The Medal Song" peaked at #32 in the UK, #14 Ireland, and #50 in New Zealand. The b-side "Don't Go Down That Street" features Japanese chatting by Miko, Boy George's friend at the time. That song was recorded especially to be a B-Side, after the other songs were made for the Waking Up album. There are two versions of the track: one short for the single in Japan, and another, around six minutes long, which can be found as the B-Side of various singles. Even though the song was available as a B-side in most countries (it was also the B-side of "Mistake No. 3" in Canada and the U.S.), it still received a separate release in Japan as a single in 1985 for the Japan-only "Love Is Love EP", where it peaked at number 69. "The Medal Song (Extended Mix)" was omitted from the remastered re-issue of "Waking Up With The House On Fire".
Tracklist: 01.Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love (Cassetted) (22:43) "The Power of Love" is a song originally recorded and released by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. It was written by Holly Johnson, Peter Gill, Mark O'Toole and Brian Nash, four of the five members of the band. It was released by the group as their third single. Initially issued as a single in November 1984, and taken from the debut album, Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984), "The Power of Love" followed its two predecessors, "Relax" and "Two Tribes", to the top of the UK singles chart. It scored the band an early December number-one. "The Power of Love" was also a top 10 hit in several European countries, in Australia and New Zealand, and in Canada. "The Power of Love" is often regarded as a Christmas song, despite having no reference to Christmas within the song lyrics. However, the accompanying video features the Nativity of Jesus, and the single cover was The Assumption of the Virgin. The single spent just one week at Number One in the UK, outsold by the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid, which until 1997 was the best selling single ever in the UK. Holly Johnson, who co-wrote the song, later reminisced: "I always felt like 'The Power of Love' was the record that would save me in this life. There is a biblical aspect to its spirituality and passion; the fact that love is the only thing that matters in the end". **I have made the choice to leave this cassette un-edited to keep the integrity of the original cassette. I did clean up the audio manually removing clicks/pops along with adding fade in at the beginning and end of the cassette. This was recorded with DOLBY NR enabled.
Tracklist: 01.Janet Jackson - Don't Stand Another Chance (Specially Remixed Version) (6:55) 02.Janet Jackson - Don't Stand Another Chance (Dub Version) (6:52) "Don't Stand Another Chance" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, included on her second studio album, Dream Street (1984). It was written by Marlon Jackson and John Barnes. Marlon also produced it, and provided backing vocals along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie. "Don't Stand Another Chance" was released as the lead single from Dream Street on August 13, 1984, by A&M Records. "Don't Stand Another Chance" received generally positive reviews from critics. Although it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, the song managed to reach number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. "Don't Stand Another Chance" became Jackson's second single to enter the top ten of the Hot R&B Songs chart, reaching number nine. In order to promote Dream Street and the single, Jackson performed the song on American Bandstand. She later included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival. "Dream Street" is both the lowest charting studio album of Janet Jackson's career in the US, and her only studio album to not spawn any hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. There was not a music video shot for "Don't Stand Another Chance".
Tracklist: 01.Rick Springfield - Bop 'Til You Drop (Long Version) (6:11) 02.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (Long Version) (7:21) 03.Rick Springfield - Human Touch (Instrumental) (5:07) "Bop 'Til You Drop" is the third single taken from "Hard To Hold" the eighth studio album by Australian-American musician and actor, Rick Springfield released on 23 July 1984, by RCA Records as the soundtrack to the film of the same name. On October 20, 1984 "Bop 'Til You Drop" peaked at #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 after spending fifteen weeks on the survey. In Canada the single reached #70. Cash Box called "Bob 'Til You Drop" "an urban mover for the ’80s." The music video was directed by Academy Award nominated director David Fincher.
Tracklist: 01.Rod Stewart - Infatuation (LP Version) (5:13) 02.Rod Stewart - Infatuation (Edit) (4:05) "Infatuation" is a 1984 song by Rod Stewart from his thirteenth studio album Camouflage, written by Stewart, Duane Hitchings and Rowland Robinson released as the first single from the album. It features guitar playing by Jeff Beck, who makes a cameo in the video.
For the songs single release the song was edited and remixed. The song reached #6 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts. On the US dance charts, "Infatuation" peaked at #19. in the UK the song reached #27. The song's video, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, is a story filmed mostly in black in white. In the video, a woman (played by Kay Lenz) moves into an apartment complex where Stewart lives. Shortly after she settles in, Stewart is accosted by the woman's bodyguard (played by Mike Mazurki) asking about her, showing him a picture of her with two mobsters, one of the faces covered by the bodyguard's thumb; Stewart denies knowing the woman, though his apartment walls are covered with numerous pictures he took of the woman in various stages of dress (and undress); he is constantly snapping additional pictures or peering into the woman's apartment with his binoculars. Eventually Stewart's obsession with the woman gets him in trouble; he is caught with his binoculars by the woman's bodyguard, who punches him in the face. After Stewart falls back on his pillow the film changes from black and white to color, suggesting a dream sequence. The last scene takes a surreal turn, showing Stewart standing at a moving carousel with Lenz trapped in the center while one of the two mobsters (Dick Miller), riding a mount, taunts Stewart. The video has two different endings. One ending shows the woman waving goodbye to Stewart as she and the other mobster (the one whose face was covered by the bodyguard's thumb in the picture) drive away in a blue convertible, leaving Stewart riding the carousel alone. The other has the mobster driving away alone as Stewart and Lenz ride the carousel together in each other's arms. In the first ending might, other 'mobster' is actually Stewart with his hair slicked down. Mazurki later said that he got more fame in the making of this video than in any of the feature films or TV shows in which he'd starred.
Tracklist: 01.Scritti Politti - Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) (4:48) 02.Scritti Politti - Wood Beez (Version) (5:57) "Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)" is the seventh single released by British pop band Scritti Politti, issued in the UK on 24 February 1984 by Virgin Records. It later appeared on the band's second studio album Cupid & Psyche 85 (released in June 1985) and was produced by Arif Mardin. The song's subtitle is a reference to "I Say a Little Prayer", Aretha Franklin's biggest UK hit; Mardin had also produced Franklin. The single was Scritti Politti's breakthrough hit on the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at No. 10 in a 16-week chart run. It was also a Top 30 hit in Australia and New Zealand. In the United States it reached No. 4 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Two music videos were shot for the song. The first, shot in 1984, was directed by John Scarlett-Davis, who also directed the videos for "Absolute" and "The Word Girl" and features the dancing of Michael Clark. A second music video was released for the US in 1986, directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino and featuring model Veronica Webb (who also appeared in the video for "Perfect Way"). Both versions were featured on a video compilation simply titled "Scritti Politti", released on VHS, Betamax and LaserDisc by Virgin Music Video in 1986. The 1984 version is simply titled "Wood Beez", while the 1986 version is titled "Wood Beez – USA".
Tracklist: 01.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Special Mix) (7:38) 02.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Radio Edit) (5:44) 03.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Instrumental) (7:37) 04.Shalamar - Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Dub Version) (7:38) "Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills" is a single released by American R&B group Shalamar, released in 1984 on the MCA Records label. It features a new line-up of Delisa Davis, Micki Free and Howard Hewett (Davis and Free having replaced Jeffrey Daniel and Jody Watley who had both left the group after the release of the previous album "The Look"). The song was featured on the Multi-Platinum Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack and on Shalamar's eigth studio album "Heartbreak". The song peaked at #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B chart in June, 1985.
Tracklist: 01.David Knopfler - Shockwave (Special Mix) (6:16) 02.David Knopfler - Sunset (3:33) 03.David Knopfler - The Missing Book (4:50) "Shockwave" is a 1985 single by British musician David Knopfler taken from his second solo album "Behind The Lines" after leaving Dire Straits. He was born in Scotland, but raised in Blyth, near Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Together with his older brother Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, he founded the rock band Dire Straits in 1977, serving as rhythm guitarist on their first two albums. After quitting the band in 1980 during the recording of their third album, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. "Shockwave" did not chart, and there was not a music video released for the song. The single was only released in Germany, and the U.K. This 12" was pressed on Blue Transparent vinyl.
Tracklist: 01.Kaja - Shouldn't Do That (Dance Mix) (6:15) 02.Kaja - Shouldn't Do That (Dub Mix) (5:25) 03.Kaja - Charm Of A Gun (4:27) "Shouldn't Do That" was the first and only single taken from the third album " Crazy Peoples Right to Speak" by English new wave band Kaja (Kajagoogoo), released in 1985 by Parlophone/EMI America. "Shouldn't Do That" reached #63 in the UK. This 12" contains exclusive USA only Paul Sabu, Rusty Garner remixes.
Tracklist: 01.Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love (3:03) 02.Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love (Extended Version) (3:46) "Hounds of Love" is a song written, produced and performed by English art rock singer Kate Bush. It is the title track and the third single released from her No. 1 studio album Hounds of Love. The single was released on 24 February 1986, and reached No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart. The song is about being afraid to fall in love; in the song this feeling is compared to being chased by a pack of hounds. The versions worldwide differ slightly: the US single mix included an additional chorus just after the second chorus. The words "it's in the trees, it's coming!" heard at the beginning of the track are sampled from the British 1957 horror film Night of the Demon and are mouthed by an actor from the film, Reginald Beckwith, who plays a medium channelling a character played by Maurice Denham, who provides the voice. A music video was made for the song, which Bush herself directed. It was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's thriller film The 39 Steps (1935) and a Hitchcock lookalike also features in the video (a nod to the director's famous cameo appearances in his movies).
Tracklist: 01.Kool & The Gang - Emergency (7" Remix) (4:05) 02.Kool & The Gang - You Are The One (4:21) "Emergency" was the title track from the sixth studio LP by American Pop/R&B group Kool & The Gang released in October, 1985. The song was the fourth single taken from the album."Emergency" peaked at #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #7 R&B, and #41 Dance. In the UK the single reached #50.
Tracklist: 01.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Dance Remix) (5:43) 02.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Instrumental) (4:41) 03.Nona Hendryx - I Sweat (Going Through The Motions) (Single Version) (3:53) I Sweat (Going Through The Motions)" is a 1985 single recorded by American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, and author Nona Hendryx. The song was written and produced by Hendryx for the 1985 romance/thriller "Perfect" starring Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta. The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart on March 31, 1984 peaking at #28 on June 2, 1984 after spending fourteen weeks on the survey.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Vocal Dance Mix) (5:22) 02.Pseudo Echo - A Beat For You (Echo Dub Mix) (6:02) Artist spotlight Australian band Pseudo Echo! Periodically I will be doing blocks of singles by some of my favorite artists. For the next few days I will be posting the singles that I have in my collection from Pseudo Echo most of these will be their U.S. 12" singles which differ from singles released in Australia most of which I have already posted in the past. I hope you enjoy this run of singles from one of pop/new waves most underrated bands. They were so much more than "Funkytown". "A Beat for You" was released in the USA with two seperate 12" singles this is the first release which includes exclusive remixes by Paul Sabu, and Rusty Garner released in 1985 produced by John Punter. The song originally appeared on the band's debut LP Autumnal Park (1984). For the U.S. market an updated 1987 version was included on the group's follow-up album, Love an Adventure (1987). In the United States the single did not chart. To the best of my knowledge the two mixes included here are vinyl only.
Tracklist: 01.Pseudo Echo - Don't Go (Extended Mix) (6:39) 02.Pseudo Echo - Don't Go (3:58) 03.Pseudo Echo - Living In A Dream (Jazz Version) (3:31) Artist spotlight PSEUDO ECHO! "Don't Go" is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in October 1985 as the lead single from their second studio album, Love An Adventure (1985). The song became the band's second top five single, reaching number 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report. In the United States the song was not released as a single early pressings of the U.S. edition of the RCA LP "Love An Adventure" contained "Don't Go" instead of "Funkytown" (a.k.a. "Funky Town"). The record company soon regretted this decision and allowed people who bought this version to exchange it for a reissue with "Funkytown" on it. This 12" is the only australia 12" that I had not yet posted.
Tracklist: 01.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Magic Mix) (5:47) 02.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Samurai Mix) (6:29) 03.Rochelle - My Magic Man (Machine Gun Dub) (6:09) 04.Rochelle - My Magic Man (7" Edit) (3:51) "My Magic Man" is a 1985 dance single by Bermuda born singer Rochelle (born Rochelle Simons in 1957). "My Magic Man"was her second single release which peaked at #17 on Billboard’s Hot Dance\Disco Club Play chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks and became her highest charting single to date. the song also reached #27 in the UK. Rochelle only released three sibgles during her short career from 1985 to 1988 all of which reached the top thirty on the US dance chart.
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