"It Doesn't Have to Be this Way" is a single released by British band the Blow Monkeys in early 1987. The song was featured in the 1987 comedy film Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. It also features on the bands third album She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter (1987).
"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
"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.
"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.
"Red Hot" is a song by the British singer, Princess (Desiree Heslop) and was released in 1987 as the lead single from on her second album, All for Love (1987).
"F.L.M." is a song by English pop duo Mel and Kim, released as their third single in 1987.. The song is the title track on their debut studio album and was remixed for its single release. The song title is an acronym for "fun, love and money", but was actually a play on the sisters' frequent use of the expression "f##king lovely mate" during the recording sessions for the album.
"Wipeout!" is a track released in mid-1987, by the American hip-hop trio Fat Boys who collaborated with the Beach Boys on a version of "Wipe Out", retitled "Wipeout!", It made it to number 12 in the United States and number two in the United Kingdom, and features on the fourth studio album Crushin' (1987).
"Stutter Rap (No Sleep til Bedtime)" is a song by Morris Minor and the Majors, led by Songwriter/Comedian and Writer Tony Hawks. The song is a stylistic parody of the Beastie Boys, and the subtitle plays on their 1987 single "No Sleep till Brooklyn". The record sold 220,000 copies reaching No4 in the UK Charts.
"Respectable" is a song by English pop duo Mel and Kim from their only studio album, F.L.M. (1987). It was released in 1987 as the album's second single. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for one week in March 1987, becoming the second UK number-one single produced by Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW), following Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (1985).
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" is a 1987 song composed by Franke Previte, John DeNicola, and Donald Markowitz. It was recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, and used as the theme song for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. The song has won a number of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and also features on the album Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture. On the B-side it features Love is Strange by Mickey and Sylvia (1956) which also features in the film.
Artist: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
A-Side: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Love Theme From "Dirty Dancing")
B-Side (Mickey And Sylvia): Love Is Strange Year Released: 1992
Decade: 1990s
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Theme, Soundtrack, Soft Rock
Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single
Record Label: Phildar
Label/Catalog #: PHL 9584
Notes: Re-issue of 1992. Misprint on B-side label: Michey & Sylvia (instead of Mickey & Sylvia).
A-Side: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Love Theme From "Dirty Dancing")
"Boys And Girls" is a song by Franco-American Trio Charlie Makes The Cook, made up of Bethanee Bishop and sisters Sophia and Maryanna Matiss. The first of three singles by the group it was released in 1987.
Artist: Charlie Makes The Cook
A-Side: Boys And Girls B-Side: Love In The Sun Year Released: 1987
Decade: 1980s
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Europop, Synth-pop
Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single Record Label: Touch Of Gold Label/Catalog #: 888 761-7
"The Living Daylights" is the theme song from the 1987 James Bond film of the same name, performed by Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha and included on the film's soundtrack album. A revised version of the song was included on the band's third studio album, Stay on These Roads (1988).
Artist: a-ha
A-Side: The Living Daylights
B-Side: The Living Daylights (Instrumental)
Year Released: 1987
Decade: 1980s
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Stage & Screen
Style: Synth-pop, Soundtrack
Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
"Carrie" is a power ballad by the Swedish rock band Europe released in 1987. It was the third single released internationally from the third studio album The Final Countdown (1986).
Artist: Europe
A-Side: Carrie
B-Side: Love Chaser Year Released: 1987
Decade: 1980s
Genre: Rock
Style: Arena Rock
Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single Record Label: Epic Label/Catalog #: EPC 650354 7
"Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" is a song written by Ivy Jo Hunter and Stevie Wonder, originally released in 1966 by the Four Tops. The British singer, songwriter and model Nick Kamen released a version in 1987, where it went to number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
"I Owe You Nothing" is a song by British boy band Bros, the song was originally released as their debut single in 1987 but failed to chart. In 1988, it was remixed and re-released by CBS following the success of their breakthrough single "When Will I Be Famous?". The original version of the song can be found on the band's 1988 debut album, Push.
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