“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is a charity single by the supergroup Band Aid, released in 1984. The song was created by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The idea was to assemble an array of popular British and Irish musicians under the Read more…
“Money for Nothing” is a song by the British rock band Dire Straits, written by Mark Knopfler and Sting. It was released on June 28, 1985 with “Love over Gold” (Live) as the second single from their fifth studio album “Brothers in Arms.” It’s known for its distinctive guitar riff, Read more…
“Hot in the City” is a song written and recorded by British rock musician Billy Idol. It was released on May 27, 1982 with “Dead on Arrival” on the B-side as the lead single from his self-titled debut album, “Billy Idol.” The track incorporates elements of rock, new wave, and Read more…
“Nasty” is a song by American singer Janet Jackson, released on April 15, 1986 with “You’ll Never Find (A Love Like Mine)” on the B-side as the second (out of seven) single from her album “Control.” The track is a fusion of R&B, funk, and dance-pop, featuring a catchy and Read more…
“Somewhere in My Heart” is a song by the Scottish band Aztec Camera. It was released on April 11, 1988 with “Everybody Is a Number One” (Boston ’86 version)” on the B-side as the third single from their third album “Love.” The track is known for its catchy pop melody, Read more…
“Strangelove” is a song by the British electronic band Depeche Mode, written by Martin L. Gore. It was released on April 27, 1987 with “Pimpf” and “Agent Orange” on the B-side. In September, it was included their sixth studio album “Music for the Masses.” The track showcases Depeche Mode’s evolving Read more…
“Baby Jane” is a song written by British rock singer Rod Stewart and Jay Davis. It was released on May 27, 1983 with “Ready Now” on the B-side as the lead single from Stewart’s twelfth studio album “Body Wishes.” The song is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and Read more…
“Rock Me Amadeus” is a song by Austrian musician Falco, released in 1985 as the first single from his third studio album, “Falco 3”. It became Falco’s most famous and internationally successful single, reaching the top of the charts in numerous countries around the world. “Rock Me Amadeus” is the Read more…
“The Tide Is High” is a song by the American rock band Blondie, released in October 1980 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, “Autoamerican”. It’s a cover of a 1967 song originally recorded by The Paragons, a Jamaican rocksteady group. Blondie’s version combines elements of reggae, pop, Read more…
“Don’t Give Up” is a powerful duet performed by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, released in October 1986 as the third single from Gabriel’s album “So.” The song is known for its emotionally evocative lyrics and the heartfelt vocal performances of both artists. Lyrically, “Don’t Give Up” addresses themes Read more…