Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract

"Opposites Attract" is a song by American singer Paula Abdul from her debut album, Forever Your Girl (1988). Vocals on the song, in addition to Abdul, were provided by Bruce DeShazer and Marv Gunn, also known as the Wild Pair. 

 

Artist: Paula Abdul Duet With The Wild Pair

A-Side (Duet With The Wild Pair): Opposites Attract

B-Side: One Or The Other (LP Version)

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: House, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Siren

Label/Catalog #: SRN 124 

 

Prince & The Revolution - Raspberry Beret

"Raspberry Beret" is a song written by American musician Prince and the lead single from Prince & the Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day. 

 

Artist: Prince & The Revolution

A-Side: Raspberry Beret 

B-Side: Hello

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Funk, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Paisley Park

Label/Catalog #:  W8929 or 928 929-7 

 

Prince - When Doves Cry

"When Doves Cry" is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. 

 

Artist: Prince

A-Side: When Doves Cry

B-Side (Prince And The Revolution): 17 Days (The Rain Will Come Down, Then U Will Have 2 Choose. If U Believe, Look 2 The Dawn And U Shall Never Lose.)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Funk, Minneapolis Sound, Pop Rock, Soundtrack

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

Label/Catalog #: 929 286-7 

Lipps Inc - Funkytown

"Funkytown" is a song by the American disco/funk band Lipps Inc., released in 1980 as the second single from their 1979 debut album, Mouth to Mouth.

 

Artist: Lipps, Inc.

A-Side: Funkytown

B-Side: All Night Dancing

Year Released: 1979

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Casablanca

Label/Catalog #: 6175 034