The Pointer Sisters - Neutron Dance

"Neutron Dance" is a song written by Allee Willis and Danny Sembello which was introduced by the Pointer Sisters on their 1983 album Break Out. The song became a Top Ten hit in 1985, its success augmented by being prominently featured on the soundtrack of the motion picture Beverly Hills Cop. An 1984 American action comedy film directed by Martin Brest. It stars Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit detective who visits Beverly Hills, California, to solve the murder of his best friend. 

 

Artist: Pointer Sisters

A-Side: Neutron Dance

B-Side: Telegraph Your Love

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Stage & Screen

Style: Contemporary R&B, Dance-pop, Disco, Theme, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: PB61566 

 

 

Paul Young - Everything Must Change

"Everything Must Change" is a song by English singer Paul Young, released in November 1984 by CBS Records as the second single from his second album The Secret of Association.

 

Artist: Paul Young

A-Side: Everything Must Change

B-Side: Give Me My Freedom

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: A4972

 

Freddie McGregor - Just Don't Want To Be Lonely

"Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" is a song originally recorded in 1973 by Ronnie Dyson. Freddie McGregor recorded the song in a reggae version and released it in 1987. The track had Robbie Lyn on keyboards, synthesizer and Oberheim DMX programming and Dean Frazer on saxophone.

 

Artist: Freddie McGregor

A-Side (Germain All Stars): Just Don't Want To Be Lonely

B-Side (Freddie McGregor): Revolution Rock (Germain All Stars)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Reggae

Style: Lovers Rock, Dub

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA

Label/Catalog #: PB41465

 

Inner City - Good Life

"Good Life" is a song by American electronic music group Inner City, featuring vocals by Paris Grey, and was released in November 1988 by Virgin and 10 Records as the second single from their debut album, Paradise (1989).

 

Artist: Inner City

A-Side: Good Life (Master Reese Edit)

B-Side: Good Life (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: House, Acid House, Techno

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: 10 Records / Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90506

 

 

Camouflage – The Great Commandment

"The Great Commandment" is a song by German synth-pop trio Camouflage. Originally recorded in 1983, the song was re-recorded in 1987 and released as their debut single in 1987. It was included on their 1988 debut album, Voices & Images.

 

Artist: Camouflage

A-Side: The Great Commandment

B-Side: Pompeji

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synthpop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Metronome

Label/Catalog #: 885 651-7 

 

 

Hot Chocolate - I’ll Put You Together Again

"I’ll Put You Together Again" is a song and single written by Don Black and Geoff Stephens performed by Hot Chocolate and released in 1978, It was also included on their 1993 compilation album, Their Greatest Hits. The song was originally written for the musical, Dear Anyone which first appeared in concept album format in 1978 and on the stage in 1983.

 

Artist: Hot Chocolate 

A-Side: I'll Put You Together Again

B-Side: West End Of Park Lane

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Downtempo, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RAK

Label/Catalog #: 5C 006-61987

 

 

Alison Moyet - Weak in the Presence of Beauty

"Weak in the Presence of Beauty" is a song originally recorded and released in 1986 by the band, Floy Joy. In 1987, "Weak in the Presence of Beauty" was then released by English singer Alison Moyet as the second single from her second studio album Raindancing. 

 

Artist: Alison Moyet

A-Side: Weak In The Presence Of Beauty

B-Side: To Work On You

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: MOYET 2