Loverboy” is a song written by Keith Diamond, Billy Ocean and Robert John “Mutt” Lange. It was released on November 15, 1984 with Dub Mix of the song on the B-side as the second single from Ocean’s fifth studio album titled “Suddenly.” “Loverboy” is an upbeat R&B and pop Read more…
“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” is a duet written by Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan, and performed by Aretha Franklin and George Michael. It was released on January 23, 1987 with the instrumental version on the B-side as the third single from Franklin’s thirty-first studio album “Aretha.” The Read more…
“Kids in America” is a new wave and synth-pop song by British singer Kim Wilde. It was released on January 26, 1981 as her debut single and became a significant hit. In June, the song was included on her self-titled debut album. The song is characterized by its catchy melody, Read more…
“Dancing in the Dark” is a song by American rock musician Bruce Springsteen. It was released on May 9, 1984 with “Pink Cadillac” on the B-side as the lead single from his seventh studio album, “Born in the U.S.A.” The song is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and Read more…
“Big in Japan” is a synth-pop song by the German band Alphaville, written by its members, Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd and Frank Mertens. It was released in January 1984 with “Seeds” on the B-side as a first single from their debut album, “Forever Young.” The song reflects on the concept Read more…
“I Want to Wake Up with You” is a romantic reggae-pop song by Jamaican singer Boris Gardiner. The song was written by country music songwriter Ben Peters and first recorded by Mac Davis in 1980. Gardiner’s cover was released in 1986 with “You’re Good For Me” on the B-side as Read more…
“Dancing with Tears in My Eyes” is a song by the British new wave band Ultravox. It was released in May 1984 with “Building” on the B-side as the second single rom their seventh studio album “Lament.” The song is characterized by its energetic synth-driven sound, pulsating rhythm, and Read more…
“Party All the Time” is a single by American actor and comedian Eddie Murphy. It was written and produced by Rick James, who also contributed vocals and played instruments on the track. “Party All the Time” was released on September 23, 1985 as the lead single from his debut music Read more…
“Lambada” is a song by the French-Brazilian pop group Kaoma, released in the summer of 1989. It was later included on Kaoma’s debut album, “Worldbeat.” It’s based on the traditional Brazilian music style called lambada, characterized by its infectious rhythm and lively dance elements. The song is known for its Read more…
The song was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. The 1989 version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was recorded under the name of Band Aid II in 1989, and produced by successful British production team, Stock Aitken Waterman. It was released on December 11, 1989 with the instrumental Read more…