Oceanic – Controlling Me

"Controlling Me" is a track by the English electronic dance music group Oceanic consisting of David Harry, Frank Crofts and singer Jorinde Williams, the single was the third track released from their first and only album, entitled That Compact Disc by Oceanic, (also, That Cassette/LP By Oceanic for the audio cassette/LP versions respectively) which featured two different versions of "Insanity".

 

Artist: Oceanic

A-Side: Controlling Me (Radio Friendly Mix)

B-Side: Strut'in

Year Released: 1992

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: House, Euro House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Dead Dead Good

Label/Catalog #: GOOD 14 or 4509-90016-7

 

 

 

Was (Not Was) - Shake Your Head

"Shake Your Head" is a song by American pop rock group Was (Not Was). It was originally released in 1983. A 1992 re-recording, remixed by house music producer Steve "Silk" Hurley, with actress Kim Basinger and a re-recorded Osbourne on vocals, was released as a single and on the group's third compilation album, Hello Dad... I'm in Jail (1992).

 

 Artist: Was (Not Was)

A-Side: Shake Your Head

B-Side: I Blew Up The United States

Year Released: 1992

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: House, Deep House, Euro House, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Fontana

Label/Catalog #: WAS 11 or 864 100-7

 

 

 

T'Pau - China In Your Hand

"China in Your Hand" is a song by English pop group T'Pau who formed in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, led by singer Carol Decker. The song was taken from their debut studio album, Bridge of Spies (1987). A re-recorded version was released as a single in October 1987. 

 

 

Artist: T'Pau

A-Side: China In Your Hand

B-Side: No Sense Of Pride

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Siren

Label/Catalog #: SRN 64

 

 

 

Culture Club - It's A Miracle

"It's a Miracle" is the fifth and final single released in 1984 from English pop band Culture Club's second album, Colour by Numbers (1983). The B-side of the 7-inch single is a live rendition of "Love Twist", a song from the group's first album. 

 

Artist: Culture Club

A-Side: It's A Miracle

B-Side: Love Twist

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 662

 

 

 

Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl

"Forever Your Girl" is a song released in 1989 by American singer Paula Abdul , the fourth single released from her debut studio album, Forever Your Girl (1988). 

  

 

Artist: Paula Abdul

A-Side: Forever Your Girl (Remix)

B-Side: Next To You

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Dance-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Siren

Label/Catalog #: SRN 112

 

 

 

Gary Numan - She's Got Claws

"She’s Got Claws" is a 1981 song by English new wave musician Gary Numan. It was the first and only single released from his third solo studio album Dance (1981). The song signalled a different musical style for Numan, featuring jazz-influenced saxophone and fretless bass, as well as a new image comprising trilby hat and pinstriped suit, inspired by Humphrey Bogart and Howard Hughes.

 

Artist: Gary Numan

A-Side: She's Got Claws

B-Side: I Sing Rain

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Beggars Banquet 

Label/Catalog #: BEG 62

 

 

 

Jesus Jones - International Bright Young Thing

"International Bright Young Thing" is a song by British alternative dance band Jesus Jones. It was released in 1991 by Food Records as the third single from their second album, Doubt (1991).

 

Artist: Jesus Jones

A-Side: International Bright Young Thing

B-Side: Maryland

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Food / EMI

Label/Catalog #: FOOD 27 or 20 4181 7