Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - Summer Nights

"Summer Nights" is a popular song from the musical Grease. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, its best-known version was recorded by American actor and singer John Travolta and British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John for the 1978 big-screen adaptation of the musical, and released as a single that same year. It was released in August 1978 as the fourth single from the movie's soundtrack album and became a massive hit worldwide during the summer of 1978. 

 

Artist: Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

A-Side (Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta): Summer Nights

B-Side (Louis St. Louis): Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Soft Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO

Label/Catalog #: 2090 316 

Scorpions - Wind Of Change

"Wind of Change" is a song by German rock band Scorpions, recorded for their 11th studio album, Crazy World (1990). A power ballad it was released as the album's third single. The lyrics were composed by Meine following the band's visit to the Soviet Union at the height of perestroika, when the enmity between the communist and capitalist blocs subsided concurrently with the start of large-scale socioeconomic reforms in the Soviet Union. 

 

 Artist: Scorpions      

A-Side: Wind Of Change   

B-Side: Tease Me Please Me

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Hard Rock, Ballad, Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Mercury

Label/Catalog #: 878 692-7

 

Mr. Big - To Be With You

"To Be with You" is a song by American rock band Mr. Big, released in November 1991 by Atlantic Records as the second single from their second studio album, Lean into It (1991).

 

Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the prison film Unchained (1955), hence the song title. The best-known version of "Unchained Melody" was recorded by the duo the Righteous Brothers in 1965. The lead vocal was performed solo by Bobby Hatfield. According to his singing partner Bill Medley, they had agreed to do one solo piece each per album. Both wanted to sing "Unchained Melody" for their fourth album, but Hatfield won the coin toss. "Unchained Melody" reappeared in the charts in 1990 after the Righteous Brothers' recording was used in the box-office blockbuster film Ghost. This copy dated 1973 also comes with the song, You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling on the B-Side.

 

 Artist: Righteous Brothers

A-Side: Unchained Melody 

B-Side: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Year Released: 1973

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Classic Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: MGM Records

Label/Catalog #: 2006 248

Jim Diamond - I Should Have Known Better

"I Should Have Known Better" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Diamond, released in 1984 as the lead single from his debut solo album Double Crossed (1985). It was a UK number one single for one week in December 1984.

 

Artist: Jim Diamond

A-Side: I Should Have Known Better

B-Side: Impossible Dream

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Ballad, Reggae-Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records 

Label/Catalog #: AMS 9816 

Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me

"Baby, Come to Me", a love ballad from Patti Austin's 1981 album Every Home Should Have One, was her duet with James Ingram with Michael McDonald contributing background vocals. It was written by Rod Temperton (formerly of Heatwave). The song appears on Austin's 1981 album, Every Home Should Have One, then released as a single in April 1982. 

 

Artist: Patti Austin & James Ingram

A-Side (feat. James Ingram): Baby, Come To Me

B-Side: Solero

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul

Style: Downtempo, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Qwest Records

Label/Catalog #: 15005 

 

Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say

"Say Say Say" is a song by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, released in October 1983 as the lead single from McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. 

 

Artist: Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson

A-Side: Say Say Say

B-Side (Paul McCartney): Ode To A Koala Bear

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: 1652527 

Europe - Carrie

"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

Phil Collins - One More Night

"One More Night" is the first single in the United States and second in the United Kingdom from Phil Collins' third studio album, the Diamond-certified No Jacket Required.

 

Artist: Phil Collins

A-Side: One More Night

B-Side: I Like The Way

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 259 102-7 

 

Diana Ross and Lionel Richie - Endless Love

"Endless Love" is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and singer/actress Diana Ross. It was used as the theme for Franco Zeffirelli's film adaptation of Scott Spencer's novel Endless Love and the ballad features on the album Endless Love: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. 

The Korgis - Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime

"Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" is a 1980 single written by James Warren and first performed by British pop band the Korgis, with Warren as the lead singer. The song, from the group's second album, Dumb Waiters, was released on 11 April 1980.

 

 Artist: The Korgis

A-Side: Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime

B-Side: Dirty Postcards

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Soft Rock, New Wave, Ballad, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Rialto / Vogue

Label/Catalog #: VG 108 or 101339 

Billy Joel - Honesty

"Honesty" is a song release in 1979 by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released by Columbia Records as the third US single from his sixth studio album 52nd Street (1978).

Lionel Richie - Hello

"Hello" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie. Taken as the third single from his second solo album, Can't Slow Down (1983).

 

Artist: Lionel Richie

A-Side: Hello

B-Side: All Night Long (All Night) (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Downtempo, Soul, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Motown

Label/Catalog #: TMG 1330 

Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers To Cross

"Many Rivers to Cross" is a song written and recorded in 1969 by Jimmy Cliff. It featues on the album The Harder They Come (1972) and is the soundtrack album to the film of the same name.

 

Artist: Jimmy Cliff

A-Side: Many Rivers To Cross

B-Side: The Harder They Come

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Reggae, Soul, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records 

Label/Catalog #: 818 039-7 

Ten Sharp - You

"You" is a song by Dutch band Ten Sharp. It was released in March 1991 as their debut single from their first album, Under the Water-Line (1991).

 

Artist : Ten Sharp

A-Side: You

B-Side: You (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Pop

Style: Balladp

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Columbia 

Label/Catalog #: COL 656664 7 

Donna Summer - She Works Hard for the Money

"She Works Hard for the Money" is a song by American singer Donna Summer and the title track from her eleventh studio album of the same name (1983). It was released as the lead single on May 10, 1983 from the album by Mercury Records.