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 

 

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 

The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl

"Use ta Be My Girl" is a song by R&B vocal group The O'Jays. Released from their hit 1978 album, So Full of Love.

 

Artist: The O'Jays

A-Side: Use Ta Be My Girl

B-Side: This Time Baby

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Soul, Funk, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Philadelphia International Records

Label/Catalog #: S PIR 6332 

 

Sade - The Sweetest Taboo

The Sweetest Taboo is a song by English band Sade from their second studio album, Promise (1985).

 

 Artist: Sade   

A-Side: The Sweetest Taboo

B-Side: You're Not The Man

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Funk / Soul

Style: Smooth Jazz, Downtempo, Neo Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: A 6609

 

 

George Michael - Careless Whisper

"Careless Whisper" is a song by the English singer George Michael. It was written by Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of Wham! and was released on 24 July 1984 on the Wham! album Make It Big.

 

Artist: George Michael

A-Side: Careless Whisper

B-Side: Careless Whisper (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Soul, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: EPCA 4603 or A 4603 

 

 

Sade - Smooth Operator

Smooth Operator is a song by English band Sade,  It was released as the album's third single from their debut studio album, Diamond Life (1984).

 

 Artist: Sade   

A-Side: Smooth Operator

B-Side: Spirit

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Jazz

Style: Smooth Jazz

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: A 4655

 

Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love for You

"Saving All My Love for You" is a song written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin, originally recorded by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. for their album Marilyn & Billy (1978). American singer Whitney Houston recorded it for her self-titled debut studio album (1985).

 

 

 Artist: Whitney Houston

A-Side: Saving All My Love For You

Artist (B-Side) - Whitney Houston Duet With Jermaine Jackson

B-Side: Nobody Loves Me Like You Do

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop

Style: Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Arista

Label/Catalog #: 107 657