Middle Of The Road – The Talk Of All The USA

"Talk of all the USA" is a song by the Scottish pop group Middle of the Road, released in 1972, Middle of the Road were the sound of early Europop with their distinctive harmonies and lead vocals from Sally Carr.

 

Artist: Middle Of The Road

A-Side: Talk Of All The USA

B-Side: On This Land

Year Released: 1972

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: 41023 

Mel Brooks - It's Good to Be the King Rap

"It's Good to Be the King Rap" (also known as It's Good to Be the King) is a song written by Mel Brooks and Pete Wingfield and performed by Mel Brooks, released as a single in 1981. The song's title comes from the catchphrase of the movie "History of the World, Part I", in which Brooks plays multiple parts.

 

Artist: Mel Brooks

A-Side: It's Good To Be The King Rap (Part 1)

B-Side: It's Good To Be The King Rap (Part 2)

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul

Style: Pop Rap, Funk, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: PB 5894 

Nilsson - Without You

"Without You" is a song written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Welsh rock group Badfinger, and first released on their 1970 album No Dice. The power ballad has been recorded by over 180 artists, and the version released as a single by Harry Nilsson (1971) would become an international number one hit. The Nilsson version was also included in 2021's Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

 

Artist: Nilsson

A-Side: Without You = Si No Estás Tú

B-Side: Gotta Get Up = Debo Despertar

Year Released: 1972

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: 3-10693 

The Whispers - It's A Love Thing

"It's a Love Thing" is a song by American R&B group The Whispers, released in January 1981 (and in March in the UK) as a single from their 1980 album Imagination. 

 Artist: The Whispers

A-Side: It's A Love Thing

B-Side: Girl I Need You

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Soul, Funk, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: YB 2154

Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok

"One Night in Bangkok" is a song from the concept album and subsequent musical Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson, and Björn Ulvaeus. English actor and singer Murray Head raps the verses, while the chorus is sung by Anders Glenmark. 

 

Artist: Murray Head

A-Side (Murray Head): One Night In Bangkok

B-Side (London Symphony Orchestra / The Ambrosian Singers): Merano

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop, Classical, Stage & Screen

Style: Modern Classical, Musical, Theme, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: PB 61501 

Middle of the Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

"Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep" is a song recorded in 1970 by its composer Lally Stott, and made popular in 1971 by Scottish band Middle of the Road for whom it was a UK #1 chart hit. it features on their album Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep.

 

 Artist: Middle Of The Road

A-Side: Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

B-Side: Rainin' 'N Painin'

Year Released: 1971

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Pop

Style: Vocal, Europop, Novelty

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: 49735

Five Star - All Fall Down

"All Fall Down" is the name of a 1985 hit single by British pop group Five Star. The single was the third UK release from their first album Luxury of Life, released in June 1985.

 

Artist: Five Star

A-Side: All Fall Down

B-Side (Five Star Orchestra): First Avenue

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor 

Label/Catalog #: PB 40039

George McCrae - Rock Your Baby

"Rock Your Baby" is the debut single by American singer George McCrae. Written and produced by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band, "Rock Your Baby" became an early landmark recording of disco.

 

Artist: George McCrae

A-Side: Rock Your Baby

B-Side: Rock Your Baby (Part 2)

Year Released: 1974

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: KPBO 1004 or TK 1004 

RAH Band - Clouds Across The Moon

"Clouds Across the Moon" is a song written by Richard Anthony Hewson. It was released as a single on 18 March 1985 on his studio group the RAH Band's album Mystery. The vocals were performed by Hewson's wife Liz.

 

 Artist: RAH Band 

A-Side: Clouds Across The Moon

B-Side: Clouds Across The Moon (Solar Horizon Mix)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: PB 40025

 

 

KC and the Sunshine Band - (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty

"(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" is a song recorded and released in 1976 by KC and the Sunshine Band for the album Part 3. 

 

Artist: KC & The Sunshine Band 

A-Side: (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty

B-Side: Boogie Shoes

Year Released: 1976

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA / RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: XBO 2112 

 

  

Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) is a song by British new wave music duo Eurythmics. It is the title track of their album of the same name (1983) and was released as the fourth and final single from the album in early 1983.

 

 Artist: Eurythmics
 
A-Side: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

B-Side: I Could Give You (A Mirror)

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA / RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: PB 61190

 

 

Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing with My Heart)

"There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" is a song by the British musical duo Eurythmics, released as the second single from their fifth studio album, Be Yourself Tonight (1985). It features a harmonica solo by American musician Stevie Wonder.

 

Artist: Eurythmics
 
A-Side: There Must Be An Angel (Playing with My Heart)

B-Side: Grown Up Girls

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA Victor

Label/Catalog #: PB 40247