Sade – The Sweetest Taboo
“The Sweetest Taboo” is a song by the British band Sade, named after their lead singer, Sade Adu. It was released in October 1985 with “You’re Not the Man” on the B-side as the lead single from their second studio…
Dionne Warwick – Heartbreaker
“Heartbreaker” is a song performed by American singer Dionne Warwick. It was written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees. “Heartbreaker” was released in September 1982 with “I Can’t See Anything (But You)” on the B-side as…
Mike + The Mechanics – All I Need Is A Miracle
“All I Need Is a Miracle” is a song by the British rock band Mike + The Mechanics. It was released in Febrary 1986 with “You Are the One” on the B-side as the second single from their self-titled debut…
The Human League – Human
“Human” is a song by the British synth-pop band The Human League. It was released on August 11, 1986 with instrumental version on the B-side as the lead single from their fifth studio album “Crash.” The song is one of…
Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover
“Easy Lover” is a popular song performed as a duet by Philip Bailey, the lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire, and Phil Collins. The song was released on November 6, 1984 (February 1985 in the UK) and is known…
UB40 with Chrissie Hynde – I Got You Babe
“I Got You Babe” was originally released by the American pop duo Sonny & Cher in 1965. The song was written by Sonny Bono and became one of their signature hits. It’s a love song that features a call-and-response format…
Chicago – I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love
“I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love” is a song written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammondby, and recorded by the American rock band Chicago. It was released on May 20, 1988 with “I Stand Up” on the B-side as…
Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A.
“Born in the U.S.A.” is a song by American rock legend Bruce Springsteen. It was released on October 30, 1984 (with another Vietnam veteran’s tale, “Shut Out The Light” on the B-sidie) as the third single and the title track…
Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You
“I Just Called to Say I Love You” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. It was released on August 1, 1984 with the instrumental version on the B-side as a single from the soundtrack of the film…
Michael Sembello – Maniac
“Maniac” is a song by American musician and songwriter Michael Sembello. It was released in May 1983 as a single and is best known for its association with the film “Flashdance.” It is included on Sembello’s debut album, “Bossa Nova…
