“(I Just) Died in Your Arms” is a song by the British rock band Cutting Crew. It was released on July 25, 1986 with “For the Longest Time” on the B-side as the lead single from their debut album, “Broadcast.” It was written by their lead vocalist, Nick Van Eede. Read more…
“West End Girls” is a song by the British electronic music duo Pet Shop Boys, consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. It was first released in April 1984 with “Pet Shop Boys” track on the B-side. The first version of the song was produced by Bobby Orlando and was Read more…
Released in 1986 as the third single and title track from her hugely successful album of the same name, Madonna’s “True Blue” stands out as a charming and heartfelt testament to classic pop romance. Following the groundbreaking sounds of Like a Virgin and the edgier Papa Don’t Preach, “True Blue” Read more…
“Missing You” is a song by British singer John Waite. It was released in June 1984 with “For Your Love” on the B-side as the lead single from his second album “No Brakes.” The song is a heartfelt rock ballad that explores themes of longing and heartbreak. “Missing You” became Read more…
The song was written by Robbie van Leeuwen, originally released by his band Shocking Blue in 1969 topping the charts in nine countries, including the United States. Bananarama released their cover in May 1986 with “White Train” on the B-side as the second single from their third album, “True Confessions.” Read more…
“When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going” is a song by Trinidadian-British singer Billy Ocean. The song was written by Written by Wayne Brathwaite, Barry Eastmond, Mutt Lange and and Ocean. It was released in November 1986 as a single from the soundtrack of the movie “The Jewel Read more…
“I Know There’s Something Going On” is a song by Swedish singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, also known as Frida, who was one of the members of the iconic pop group ABBA. The song was released in August 1982 with “Threnody” on the B-side as the lead single from her third solo Read more…
“Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy” is a song by American musician Bobby McFerrin. It was released on July 24, 1988 as the first single from his fourth album “Simple Pleasures.” The song is known for its uplifting and positive message, as well as its unique a cappella style. Read more…
“99 Luftballons” is a song by the German band Nena, fronted by lead singer Gabriele “Nena” Kerner. It was released in March 1983 as a second single from their self-titled debut. album. The song is one of the most iconic and internationally recognized German-language songs of all time. An English-language Read more…
“Suddenly Last Summer” is a song by the American new wave band The Motels. The song was written by the band’s lead singer, Martha Davis. “Suddenly Last Summer” features a blend of rock and new wave elements, characterized by its atmospheric synth lines, rhythmic guitar work, and Martha Davis’s emotive Read more…