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

 

Brooklyn Express - Sixty Nine

"Sixty Nine" is a track by the New York studio project Brooklyn Express (made up of Began Cekic and the original Cameo member Eric Durham) and was released in 1981.

 

Artist: Brooklyn Express

A-Side: Sixty Nine 

B-Side: Change Position (88)

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Clever

Label/Catalog #: 49.916 

 

Billy Ocean - Loverboy

"Loverboy" released in 1985 by Trinidadian-born British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean and is the second single from his fifth studio album, Suddenly (1984). 

 

Artist: Billy Ocean

A-Side: Loverboy

B-Side: Loverboy (Dub Mix)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Disco, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 13.670 or 13670 

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 

49ers - Don't You Love Me

"Don't You Love Me" is a song by Italian house and Eurodance act 49ers. Produced by Gianfranco Bortolotti, it was released in 1990 as the fourth single from their debut album, 49ers (1990). It features a vocal sample from Jody Watley's 1987 hit "Don't You Want Me".

 

Artist: 49ers

A-Side: Don't You Love Me (90's Radio Mix)

B-Side: Don't You Love Me (Atomic Mix)

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Italo House, Hip-House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Airplay Records / Carrere 

Label/Catalog #: 14 971

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 

 

Amii Stewart - Light My Fire

"Light My Fire" is a song released in 1967 by the American rock band the Doors. In 1979, Amii Stewart released a disco version of "Light My Fire", together with a medley titled "137 Disco Heaven" from the studio album Knock On Wood (1979).

 

Artist: Amii Stewart

A-Side: Light My Fire (137 Disco Heaven)

B-Side: Bring It On Back To Me

Year Released: 1979

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 49.503

Black Box - Strike It Up

"Strike It Up" is a song by Italian music group Black Box. It was the fifth single from their debut studio album, Dreamland (1990), and was released on 6 February 1991.

 

Artist: Black Box

A-Side: Strike It Up (Radio Edit)

B-Side: Strike It Up (D.J.Lelwel Mix)

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Eurodance, House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Airplay Records

Label/Catalog #: 9031-74112-7 

 

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 

Black Box - I Don't Know Anybody Else

"I Don't Know Anybody Else" is a song released in 1989 by Italian music group Black Box. It was the second single from their debut album, Dreamland (1990). The song features an uncredited Martha Wash on lead vocals, while Katrin Quinol lip-synches the vocals in its accompanying music video.

 

Artist: Black Box

A-Side: I Don't Know Anybody Else (Radio Mix)

B-Side: I Don't Know Anybody Else (Club Mix)

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Italo House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Airplay Records

Label/Catalog #: 14.874 or 14874 

 

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