Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - Summer Nights

"Summer Nights" is a popular song from the musical Grease. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, its best-known version was recorded by American actor and singer John Travolta and British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John for the 1978 big-screen adaptation of the musical, and released as a single that same year. It was released in August 1978 as the fourth single from the movie's soundtrack album and became a massive hit worldwide during the summer of 1978. 

 

Artist: Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

A-Side (Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta): Summer Nights

B-Side (Louis St. Louis): Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Soft Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO

Label/Catalog #: 2090 316 

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

 

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band

"Travelin' Band" is a song written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was included on their 1970 album Cosmo's Factory. 

 

Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival

A-Side: Travelin' Band

B-Side: Who'll Stop The Rain

Year Released: 1970

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Country Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: America Records / Marfer

Label/Catalog #: M.20-114 

 

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers - Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party

"Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party" is a song released in 1991 by British novelty pop music act Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers. 

 

Artist: Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

A-Side: Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party 

B-Side: Subway

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Rock

Style: Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Dino Music 

Label/Catalog #: 15157 

 

Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" is a song by British singer Rod Stewart from his ninth studio album, Blondes Have More Fun (1978).

  Artist: Rod Stewart

A-Side: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

B-Side: Dirty Weekend

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul

Style: Pop Rock, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

Label/Catalog #: 17 277

Fat Boys - The Twist

"The Twist" is an American pop song written and originally released in 1958 by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters as a B-side to "Teardrops on Your Letter". Chubby Checker's 1960 cover version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960, In 1988, American hip-hop trio Fat Boys originally composed of Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales, Damon "Kool Rock-Ski" Wimbley, and Darren "Buff Love" Robinson. covered "The Twist" with featured lyrics from Checker and additional rap lyrics. 

 

Artist: Fat Boys and The Beach Boys

A-Side: The Twist (Yo, Twist!)

B-Side: The Twist (Buffapella)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop

Style: Pop Rap, Twist

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor 

Label/Catalog #: 887 571-7

Stars on 45 - Stars on Stevie

"Stars on Stevie" (also known as "Stars on 45 III: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder" in the US and "Stars Medley" in the UK) is a song medley released in February 1982 by the Dutch soundalike studio group Stars on 45 (credited to 'Stars On' in the US and 'Starsound' in the UK). It was the first single from the band's third full-length release The Superstars (US title: Stars on Long Play III; UK title: Stars Medley), The soundalike vocals were provided by established Dutch singer Tony Sherman (born Renold Shearman in Curaçao) and it was the Stars on 45's fourth single release in both Europe and North America. 

 

 Artist: Stars On 45

A-Side: Stars On Stevie

B-Side: It's Not A Wonder, It's A Miracle

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Disco, Soul, Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CNR

Label/Catalog #: 141.837

Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around the Clock

"Rock Around the Clock" is a rock and roll song in the 12-bar blues format written by Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers (the latter being under the pseudonym "Jimmy De Knight") in 1952. The best-known and most successful rendition was recorded by Bill Haley & His Comets in 1954 for American Decca. My copy however dates to around 1978, when the song was used in a french commercial for the wool company Phildar advertising socks. I presume it was 'free' when you purchased a pair. 

 

Artist: Bill Haley

A-Side: Rock Around the Clock

B-Side: See You Later Alligator

Year Released: 

Decade: Late 1970s ?

Genre: Rock

Style: Rock & Roll, Promotional

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Phildar

Label/Catalog #: PHL 9584

T. Rex - Get It On

"Get It On" is a song by the English rock band T. Rex, featured on their 1971 album Electric Warrior. Written by frontman Marc Bolan.

Artist: T. Rex 

A-Side: Get It On

B-Side: Raw Ramp

Year Released: 1971

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock

Style: Glam, Classic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS 

Label/Catalog #: CBS 7393

Marty Wilde - A Teenager in Love

"A Teenager in Love" is a song written by Doc Pomus and partner Mort Shuman. It was originally recorded by Dion and the Belmonts, and released in March 1959. During in 1959, three different versions of the song charted simultaneously in the UK, the other two versions being by Marty Wilde and Craig Douglas.

 

Artist: Marty Wilde

A-Side: A Teenager in Love

B-Side: Danny

Year Released: 1959

Decade: 1950s

Genre: Rock

Style: Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Philips

Label/Catalog #: 45-PB.926 or 326 364 BF 

 

Paul Anka - Put Your Head on My Shoulder

"Put Your Head on My Shoulder" is a song written by Canadian-born singer-songwriter Paul Anka. Anka's version was recorded in August 1958 at Bell Sound Studios in New York City, and was released as a single on August 17, 1959, by ABC-Paramount.

 

Artist: Paul Anka

A-Side: Put Your Head on My Shoulder

B-Side: Don't Ever Leave Me

Year Released: 1959

Decade: 1950s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Columbia

Label/Catalog #: 45-DB 4355 

Dion - Runaround Sue

"Runaround Sue" is a rock and roll song (in a modified doo-wop style), released by the singer Dion in 1961, after he split with the Belmonts. Taken from the album Runaround Sue the first solo album by Dion and was released in 1961 by Laurie Records.

 

Artist: Dion

A-Side: Runaround Sue  

B-Side: Runaround Girl

Year Released: 1961

Decade: 1960s

Genre: Rock

Style: Rock & Roll, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Top Rank International

Label/Catalog #: JAR-586 

 

George Michael - Faith

"Faith" is a song by English singer and songwriter George Michael. Written and produced by Michael, it was released via Columbia Records as the second single from his 1987 debut solo album of the same name.

 

Artist: George Michael

A-Side: Faith

B-Side: Hand To Mouth

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Pop Rock, Rhythm & Blues

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: EMU 3 

Stray Cats - Rock This Town

"Rock This Town" is the second single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released January 30, 1981 by Arista Records in the U.K. It was taken from the band's 1981 debut album, Stray Cats. 

 

Artist: Stray Cats      

A-Side: Rock This Town

B-Side: Can't Hurry Love

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Rock & Roll, Rockabilly

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Arista

Label/Catalog #: 102 971 

 

Shakin Stevens - This Ole House

"This Ole House" (sometimes spelled "This Old House") is an American popular song written by Stuart Hamblen, and published in 1954. The song again topped the UK chart in 1981 in a recording by Shakin' Stevens. 

 

Artist: Shakin Stevens      

A-Side: This Ole House   

B-Side: Let Me Show You How

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: EPC 9555 

 

Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers - Swing the Mood

"Swing the Mood" is a song by British novelty pop music act Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, released as the first single from their debut album, Jive Bunny: The Album (1989).

 

Artist: Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

A-Side: Swing the Mood (Radio Mix)

B-Side: Glen Miller Medley (The J.B. Edit)

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere 

Label/Catalog #: 14.769 

 

 

 

Billy Joel - Uptown Girl

"Uptown Girl" is a song written and performed by the American musician Billy Joel. It was released on September 29, 1983, on his ninth studio album, An Innocent Man (1983).

 

Artist: Billy Joel

A-Side: Uptown Girl 

B-Side: Careless Talk

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS A3775