Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)

"Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)" is a 1981 song by the French pop duo Ottawan. It was the band's second-biggest international hit single, after their 1979 hit "D.I.S.C.O.". 

 

 Artist: Ottawan

A-Side: Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)

B-Side: Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart) (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: CAR 183

 

Opus - Live Is Life

"Live Is Life" is a song by Austrian pop rock band Opus, released in 1984 by labels Polydor and OK as the first single from their first live album, Live Is Life (1984). 

 

 Artist: Opus

A-Side: Live Is Life

B-Side: Up And Down

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Arena Rock, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 13.761

 

Joe Dolce - Shaddap You Face

"Shaddap You Face" is a novelty song written and performed by Joe Dolce about a rebellious Italian boy. Dolce, who is Italian-American, said he wrote "Shaddap You Face" based on memories of his childhood, when his family members would speak in broken English. The song charted at No. 1 in many countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

 

 Artist: Joe Dolce

A-Side: Shaddap You Face

B-Side: Ain't In No Hurry

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop

Style: Comedy

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere 

Label/Catalog #: 49.732

 

Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True

"Girl You Know It's True" is a song by Maryland-based group Numarx, later made internationally famed by German dance-pop group Milli Vanilli. Released as the lead single from their European debut album, All or Nothing (1988), and their American debut album, Girl You Know It's True (1989).

 

Artist: Milli Vanilli 

A-Side: Girl You Know It's True 

B-Side: Magic Touch

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Pop Rap, Dance-pop, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 14.511 

Finzy Kontini - Cha Cha Cha

"Cha Cha Cha" is a song released in 1985 by the Italian group Finzy Kontini composed of Fabrizio Baldoni, Bruno Rosellini and Claudia Colombi. The song is the title track from their first album also titled Cha Cha Cha (1987). 

 

Artist: Finzy Kontini

A-Side: Cha Cha Cha

B-Side: Bass & Drums

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Italo-Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Julisa 

Label/Catalog #: 13.836 

Nomad feat. MC Mikee Freedom - (I Wanna Give You) Devotion

"(I Wanna Give You) Devotion" is a song by English electronic group Nomad, featuring MC Mikee Freedom, it was released in 1990 (UK/Europe) and 1991 (US) by Rumour/EMI and Capitol. It was the second single from their only album, Changing Cabins, released later in 1991.

 

Artist: Nomad feat. MC Mikee Freedom

A-Side (feat. MC Mikee Freedom): (I Wanna Give You) Devotion

B-Side: Sang-Froid

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: House, Hardcore

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 15078 

 

MC Miker G & Deejay Sven - Celebration Rap

"Celebration Rap" is a song by Dutch musical duo MC Miker G & Deejay Sven, it was released in most European countries in 1986.

 

Artist: MC Miker G & Deejay Sven

A-Side: Celebration Rap

B-Side: Play It Loud

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop

Style: Pop Rap, Euro House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 14.140 

Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time

"So Many Men, So Little Time", is a song by Canadian singer Miquel Brown, which was a hit in 1983, taken from the album Manpower (1983). 

 

Artist: Miquel Brown

A-Side: So Many Men, So Little Time

B-Side: So Many Men, So Little Time (Instrumental Mix)

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Hi NRG, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Record Shack Records 

Label/Catalog #: 13.245 

 

 

Milli Vanilli - Baby Don't Forget My Number

"Baby Don't Forget My Number" is a song by German dance-pop group Milli Vanilli. The track was released in December 1988 as the second single from their debut album, All or Nothing (1988).

 

 Artist: Milli Vanilli 

A-Side: Baby Don't Forget My Number 

B-Side: Too Much Monkey Business

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Euro House, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 14.601

Ecstasy – Nobody But You

"Nobody But You" is a single released in 1977 by the French group Ecstasy.

 

Artist: Ecstasy
 
A-Side: Nobody But You

B-Side: Love's Music

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Formule 1 / Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 49286

Sharada House Gang - Let's Down The House

The project name Sharada House Gang came from Paul Sharada aka American actor, yoga instructor and former American Football player Lamott Atkins. The very first single "Let's Down The House" was actually released under the name DJ Atkins & Sharada House Gang in 1988. It included a sample from Indeep Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. It seems that Paul was not involved in the project's next singles. 

 

Artist: Sharada House Gang

A-Side: Let's Down The House (House Vocal)

B-Side: Let's Down The House (Vocal)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Airplay Records  

Label/Catalog #: 14.595 

F.R. David - Words

"Words" is a song by F. R. David, released as a single in 1982 from his debut album of the same name.

 

Artist: F.R. David
 
A-Side: Words

B-Side: When The Sun Goes Down

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: CAR 248

David Christie - Saddle Up

"Saddle Up" is a song by the French singer-songwriter David Christie, published as a single on the 2nd May 1982. 

 

Artist: David Christie

A-Side: Saddle Up

B-Side: The Signals

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Savoir Faire Records

Label/Catalog #: 49.933 

 

 

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers - Swing the Mood

"Swing the Mood" is a song by British novelty pop music act Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, released as the first single from their debut album, Jive Bunny: The Album (1989).

 

Artist: Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

A-Side: Swing the Mood (Radio Mix)

B-Side: Glen Miller Medley (The J.B. Edit)

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere 

Label/Catalog #: 14.769 

 

 

 

Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer

"Move Closer" is a song by American singer-songwriter Phyllis Nelson that topped the UK Singles Chart in April 1985. Although "Move Closer" failed to make an impact on the US Billboard Hot 100, the song was hugely successful in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart, making her the first black woman to top the charts in Britain with her own sole composition.

 

Artist: Phyllis Nelson

A-Side: Move Closer (New Mix Edit)

B-Side: Somewhere In The City

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Soul, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: CAR 337 

 

Milli Vanilli - Girl I'm Gonna Miss You

"Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" is a song by German dance-pop group Milli Vanilli, released in 1989 as the third single from their debut album, All or Nothing (1988). 

 

Artist: Milli Vanilli

A-Side: Girl I'm Gonna Miss You 

B-Side: Can't You Feel My Love

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Europop, Contemporary R&B

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 14.805