The Music

Europe – The Final Countdown

“The Final Countdown” is a song by the Swedish rock band Europe, released in February 1986 (October in the UK) as the lead single from their third studio album of the same name. It was witten by lead singer Joey Tempest, it was based on a keyboard riff he made in the early 1980s. The song became Europe’s most recognizable and successful track and is considered one of the anthems of 1980s rock music. Upon its release, “The Final Countdown” achieved international acclaim and commercial success. The song reached the top of the charts in over 25 countries and became Read more…

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Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me

Lionel Richie – Say You, Say Me

“Say You, Say Me” is a song by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, released on October 29, 1985. The song was featured in the soundtrack of the film “White Nights” and later included on Lionel Richie’s album “Dancing on the Ceiling.” The track’s uplifting melody and powerful chorus have made it one of Lionel Richie’s most iconic and beloved songs. Upon its release, “Say You, Say Me” became a major commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and topping the charts in several other countries. “Say You, Say Me” is a soulful and Read more…

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Don Henley - The Boys Of Summer

Don Henley – The Boys Of Summer

“The Boys of Summer” is a song by American singer-songwriter Don Henley, released on October 26, 1984 as the lead single from his third solo studio album, “Building the Perfect Beast.” The lyrics were written by Henley and the music was composed by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Don Henley is also known for being the co-founder and drummer of the rock band Eagles. Upon its release, “The Boys of Summer” became a massive commercial success, reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and #3 in Australia. It also performed Read more…

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Elton John - Sacrifice

Elton John – Sacrifice

“Sacrifice” is a song by British singer-songwriter Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, first released on October 23 1989 with “Love Is a Cannibal” on the B-side reaching only #55 in the UK Singles chart. The song was then re-released as a double A-side single along with “Healing Hands” and became one of Elton John’s most successful and beloved songs, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. Upon its release, “Sacrifice” achieved significant chart success around the world topping the singles charts in the UK and France. In the United States, it reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 Read more…

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Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible - Music Video

Robert Palmer – Simply Irresistible

“Simply Irresistible” is a song written and produced by English rock singer Robert Palmer, released as the lead single (with the instrumental version of the song on the B-side) for his 1988 studio album Heavy Nova. Upon its release, “Simply Irresistible” became one of Robert Palmer’s most successful and well-known songs. It achieved significant chart success, reaching the top ten in several countries, including the United States, where it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for three weeks. “Simply Irresistible” also earned Palmer his Read more…

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Duran Duran - A View To A Kill

Duran Duran – A View To A Kill

“A View to a Kill” is a song by the British band Duran Duran, released in May 1985 as the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name. It was the fourteenth official installment in the James Bond film series, with Roger Moore portraying James Bond. Upon its release, “A View to a Kill” achieved significant commercial success. It remains the only James Bond theme song to have reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100; it also made it to number two for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart while stuck behind Paul Hardcastle’s Read more…

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Wham! - Club Tropicana

Wham! – Club Tropicana

“Club Tropicana” is a song by the British pop duo Wham!, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. It was released as a single on 22 July 1983 with “Blue (Armed with Love)” on the B-side, and appeared on their debut album, “Fantastic.” The song was written by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, and it embodies the carefree spirit and tropical vibes of a vacation paradise. “Club Tropicana” achieved commercial success, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart. The song’s popularity helped establish Wham! as rising stars in the pop music scene of the 1980s. It showcased their Read more…

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Nik Kershaw - The Riddle

Nik Kershaw – The Riddle

“The Riddle” is a song by British singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw, released on November 5, 1984 as the lead single from his second studio album of the same name. Kershaw wrote and produced the song himself, and it became one of his most successful and well-known compositions. “The Riddle” became a chart success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. “The Riddle” followed the success of Kershaw’s previous hit singles like “Wouldn’t It Be Good” and contributed to his rise as a prominent artist in the Read more…

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Madonna - Like A Virgin - Official Music Video

Madonna – Like A Virgin

“Like a Virgin” is a song by American singer Madonna, released in 1984 as the lead single from her second studio album of the same name. It was written by Tom Kelly with lyrics by Billy Steinberg and produced by Nile Rodgers. The song became one of Madonna’s signature hits and played a significant role in establishing her as a pop icon. The single was released on October 31, 1984 with “Stay” on the B-side. “Like a Virgin” achieved great commercial success, topping the charts in several countries, including the United States, where it spent six consecutive weeks at number Read more…

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Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

“Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” is a song by the British music duo Eurythmics, consisting of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. It was released as a single on January 21 1983 with “I Could Give You A Mirror” on the B-side, and became one of their most recognizable and iconic songs. The song achieved chart success in several countries and became one of the duo’s breakthrough hits. In the United States, “Sweet Dreams” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Eurythmics’ first top-ten hit in the country. It also reached the top of the Dance Read more…

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