Julian Lennon - Too Late for Goodbyes

Julian Lennon – Too Late for Goodbyes

“Too Late for Goodbyes” is a song by British singer-songwriter Julian Lennon. It was released on September 24, 1984 with “Well I Don’t Know” on the B-side (January 1985 with “Let Me Be” on the B-side in the U.S.) as the lead single from his debut album, “Valotte.” The song is one of Julian Lennon’s most well-known hits and is celebrated for its melodic pop sound and catchy chorus. “Too Late for Goodbyes” became a commercial success, reaching high positions on music charts in multiple countries, including #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the United States. Its catchy Read more…

Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

Dead Or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

“You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” is a song by the British band Dead or Alive. It was written by the band members, Pete Burns, Steve Coy, Wayne Hussey, Tim Lever and Mike Percy, and produced by production trio Stock Aitken Waterman. It was released on November 5, 1984 with “Misty Circles” on the B-side as the first single from their second studio album “Youthquake.” The song is one of Dead or Alive’s most iconic hits and is celebrated for its energetic and catchy dance-pop sound. “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” became a commercial success, reaching high Read more…

Ashford & Simpson - Solid

Ashford & Simpson – Solid

“Solid” is a song by the American husband-and-wife songwriting and performing duo Ashford & Simpson (Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson). It was released in September 1984 as the lead single from their eleventh studio album of the same name, “Solid.” The song is one of Ashford & Simpson’s most recognizable hits and is celebrated for its catchy and soulful sound. “Solid” became a commercial success, reaching high positions on music charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Its smooth and soulful groove, along with the heartfelt vocal performance by Ashford & Simpson, resonated with audiences and made Read more…

Opus - Live Is Life

Opus – Live Is Life

“Live Is Life” is a song by the Austrian pop-rock band Opus. First it was released in 1984 with “Again and Again” on the B-side as the first single from their live album of the same name. It was also included on the U.S. version of their fourth studio album, “Up and Down”. The song is known for its energetic and catchy melody, and it became one of the band’s signature hits. “Live Is Life” achieved commercial success, topping music charts in several countries and becoming an anthem of the 1980s. Its catchy melody and positive message resonated with audiences, Read more…

George Michael - I Want Your Sex

George Michael – I Want Your Sex

“I Want Your Sex” is a song by British singer-songwriter George Michael. It was released on May 18, 1987 as the first single from his debut solo album, “Faith.” It was also included on the soundtrack to the Tony Scott’s action comedy film, “Beverly Hills Cop II”. The song is notable for its explicit lyrics and its role in challenging societal norms and taboos surrounding sexuality.   “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael was commercial success. Despite its controversial and explicit content, the song performed well on music charts. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in Read more…

Modern Talking - You're My Heart, You're My Soul

Modern Talking – You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul

“You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul” is a Eurodance track by the German duo Modern Talking, consisting of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen. It was released on September 24, 1984 with the instrumental version of the song on the B-side as their debut single and became their breakthrough hit, launching their successful career in the music industry. It’s included on their debut studio album “The First Album”, released on 1 April 1985.   The song is characterized by its infectious and catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and the distinctive vocals of Thomas Anders. It features a synth-driven sound that was popular Read more…

USA For Africa ‎- We Are The World

USA For Africa ‎- We Are The World

“We Are the World” is a charity single recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian. It was created to raise funds for humanitarian aid to address the famine and food crisis in Ethiopia. The song was recorded on January 28, 1985 and released on March 7, 1985 with “Grace” on the B-side. The single’s proceeds were donated to the organization USA for Africa, which aimed to alleviate poverty and provide relief to those affected by the famine. “We Are the Read more…

Marc Almond & Gene Pitney - Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart

Marc Almond & Gene Pitney – Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart

“Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart” is a song written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook. It was originally recorded by Gene Pitney in 1967, but it did not become a hit until Marc Almond recorded a version with him and released it on January 2, 1989 as the third single from Almond’s fourth studio album, “The Stars We Are”. Almond’s version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, in Ireland and Germany.   The song is a power ballad about a man who is struggling to control his feelings for a woman. The lyrics are full of metaphors Read more…

Billy Joel - Uptown Girl

Billy Joel – Uptown Girl

“Uptown Girl” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. It was released on September 29, 1983 with “Careless Talk” on the B-side as the second single from his ninth studio album “An Innocent Man.” “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel was a significant commercial success. The song reached the top of the Official Singles Chart in the UK, and #3 on Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for five consecutive weeks. “Uptown Girl” received widespread radio airplay and became one of Billy Joel’s most recognizable and enduring songs. Its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and relatable Read more…

Bryan Adams - Heaven

Bryan Adams – Heaven

“Heaven” is a song by Canadian rock singer-songwriter Bryan Adams. It was recorded in June 1983 and first appeared on the soundtrack album for American romantic drama film “A Night in Heaven” directed by John G. Avildsen starring Christopher Atkins. The single was released on April 9, 1985 as the third single from his fourth studio album, “Reckless”. The song is one of Bryan Adams’ most iconic and enduring ballads and is celebrated for its romantic lyrics and heartfelt melody. “Heaven” became a commercial success, reaching high positions on music charts in multiple countries, incl. #1 on the Billboard Hot Read more…