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

 

The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women

"Honky Tonk Women" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It was released as a non-album single in July 1969 in the United Kingdom, and a week later in the United States (a country version called "Country Honk" was later included on the album Let It Bleed). 

 

 Artist: The Rolling Stones

A-Side: Honky Tonk Women

B-Side: You Can't Always Get What You Want

Year Released: 1969

Decade: 1960s

Genre: Rock

Style: Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Decca

Label/Catalog #: DL 25 380

 

Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World

"Rockin' All Over the World" is a rock song written by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. British rock band Status Quo recorded their own, heavier arrangement of Fogerty's song which peaked at #3 in the UK Singles Chart and also charted in several other countries for their 1977 tenth studio album Rockin' All Over the World. 

 

 Artist: Status Quo   

A-Side: Rockin' All Over The World 

B-Side: Ring Of A Change

Year Released: 1977

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Vertigo 

Label/Catalog #: 6173 580

Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky

"Spirit in the Sky" is a song by American singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum, originally written and recorded by Greenbaum and released in December 1969 from his debut solo album Spirit in the Sky (1969).

 

Artist: Norman Greenbaum

A-Side: Spirit in the Sky 

B-Side: Tars Of India

Year Released: 1969

Decade: 1960s

Genre: Rock

Style: Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Reprise Records

Label/Catalog #: RV. 20237 

 

Blondie - Call Me

"Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. Produced and composed by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, with lyrics by Blondie singer Debbie Harry.

Deep Purple - Black Night

"Black Night" is a song by English hard rock band Deep Purple, released as a single in June 1970 and later included on the 25th Anniversary version of their 1970 studio album, Deep Purple in Rock.

 

Living Colour - Cult Of Personality

"Cult of Personality" is a song by American rock band Living Colour, featured as the opening track and second single from their debut studio album Vivid (1988).

 

Artist: Living Colour

A-Side: Cult Of Personality

B-Side: Open Letter (To A Landlord) 

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: LCL 3 

 

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

The Who - Baba O’Riley

"Baba O'Riley" is a song by English rock band the Who, written by guitarist and principal songwriter Pete Townshend. It is the opening track to the Who's fifth studio album, Who's Next (1971).

 Artist: The Who

A-Side: Baba O'Riley

B-Side: Don't Know Myself = No Te Conozco

Year Released: 1971

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: 20 58 174

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Love Rock 'N Roll

"I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a rock song written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker and first recorded by the Arrows, a British rock band, in 1975. A 1981 cover version by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, released as the first single from her album of the same name.

 

Artist: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

A-Side: I Love Rock 'N Roll

B-Side: Love Is Pain

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Hard Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: The Boardwalk Entertainment Co / Vogue

Label/Catalog #: 101616 

Michael Jackson - Beat It

"Beat It" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth studio album, Thriller (1982). 

 

Artist: Michael Jackson

A-Side: Beat It

B-Side: Get On The Floor

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: EPC A 3184 or A-3184 

Survivor - Burning Heart

"Burning Heart" is a song by Survivor. It appeared in the 1985 film Rocky IV when Rocky takes on Ivan Drago and on its soundtrack album; the film's star Sylvester Stallone personally commissioned the song.

 

 Artist: Survivor   

A-Side: Burning Heart

B-Side: Feels Like Love

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: Pop Rock, Soundtrack, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Scotti Bros. Records 

Label/Catalog #: A 6608

 

Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger

"Eye of the Tiger" is a song by the American rock band Survivor. It was written as the theme song for the 1982 film Rocky III when Rocky faces Clubber Lang (Mr. T) and released that year as a single from Survivor's third album, Eye of the Tiger (1982). 

 

 Artist: Survivor   

A-Side: Eye Of The Tiger 

B-Side: Take You On A Saturday

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: Theme, Hard Rock, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Scotti Bros. Records 

Label/Catalog #: SCT A2411

Europe - The Final Countdown

"The Final Countdown" is a song by the Swedish rock band Europe, released in 1986. Originally intended only to be a concert opener, it is the first single and title track from the band's third studio album of the same name.

 

Artist: Europe
 
A-Side: The Final Countdown

B-Side: On Broken Wings

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Hard Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: EPCA 7127

 

Status Quo - In The Army Now

"You're in the Army Now" is a song by the South African-born Dutch duo Bolland & Bolland, released in 1982. In 1986, British rock band Status Quo covered "In the Army Now" on their 1986 album of the same name.

 

Artist: Status Quo   

A-Side: In The Army Now 

B-Side: Heartburn

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Vertigo 

Label/Catalog #: 888 056-7 

 

 

Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer

Livin' on a Prayer is a song by the American rock band Bon Jovi, and is the band's second chart-topping single from their third album Slippery When Wet.