Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
“One Night In Bangkok” is a song performed by British actor and singer Murray Head. Released in October 1984 (with “Merano” on the B-side), it was part of the concept album and subsequent musical “Chess” by Tim Rice, and Abba…
Duran Duran – The Wild Boys
“The Wild Boys” is the twelfth single by English New Wave band Duran Duran and the lead single (the only studio track) for their live album, “Arena,” and later appeared on their compilation album, “Greatest Hits.” It was written by…
Tanita Tikaram – Twist In My Sobriety
“Twist in My Sobriety” is a song written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. It was released on October 10, 1988 as the lead single from her debut album, “Ancient Heart” with “”Friends” on the B-side. Upon its release,…
Belinda Carlisle – Heaven Is A Place On Earth
“Heaven Is a Place on Earth” is a song recorded by American singer Belinda Carlisle. It was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, who are known for their work with numerous successful artists, including Madonna and Dido. Released on…
George Michael – Careless Whisper
“Careless Whisper” is a classic pop ballad that by English singer-songwriter George Michael. The song was co-written by George Michael and his Wham! bandmate, Andrew Ridgeley, when they were just 17 years old. While it was released as a single…
The Beach Boys – Kokomo
“Kokomo” is a song recorded by the American rock band The Beach Boys. Released on July 18, 1988 – with “Tutti Frutti” (performed by Little Richard) on the B-side – it was featured as a soundtrack single for the movie…
Soft Cell – Tainted Love
Tainted Love” was written by Edward C. “Ed” Cobb. It was originally recorded by the American soul artist Gloria Jones in 1964, and released in May 1965, failing to chart in either the US or the UK. However, it gained…
Samantha Fox – Touch Me (I Want Your Body)
“Touch Me (I Want Your Body)” is a song by English singer Samantha Fox. Samantha rose to fame as a topless Page 3 model in The Sun tabloid newspaper, where she appeared regularly from 1983 until 1986. She became one…
Lionel Richie – Hello
“Hello” is a classic pop ballad written and performed by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. It was released on February 13, 1984 as the third single from his second solo studio album, titled “Can’t Slow Down” with “”You Mean More to…
Phil Collins – You Can’t Hurry Love
“You Can’t Hurry Love” is a song originally recorded by the American female vocal group The Supremes in 1966. It was released on July 25 of 1966 as the second single from their studio album The Supremes A’ Go-Go (1966).…
