Matt Bianco - Yeh Yeh

"Yeh, Yeh" is a Latin soul song originally written as an instrumental by Rodgers Grant and Pat Patrick, and first recorded by Mongo Santamaría on his album Watermelon Man! in 1963. British band Matt Bianco covered the song in 1985. It was their first release after the departure of Danny White and Basia Trzetrzelewska. The single version was then included in their second eponymous album in 1986.

 

Artist: Matt Bianco

A-Side: Yeh Yeh

B-Side: Smooth

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Jazzdance

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 943-7 

 

Living in a Box - Living in a Box

"Living in a Box" is a song by the British band of the same name, released on 23 March 1987 as their first single from their self-titled debut album.

 

Artist: Living in a Box

A-Side: Living in a Box

B-Side: Living In A Box (The Penthouse Mix)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Dance-pop, Synth-pop, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Chrysalis

Label/Catalog #: 888 516-7 

Roxy Music - More Than This

"More than This" is a song by the English rock band Roxy Music. It was released in March 1982 as the first single from their eighth and final studio album, Avalon (1982). 

 

 Artist: Roxy Music

A-Side: More Than This

B-Side: India

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Glam, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: EG

Label/Catalog #: 2002 129

The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" is a song by the British rock band the Police from their fourth studio album, Ghost in the Machine (1981).

 

Artist: The Police

A-Side: Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

B-Side: Shambelle

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: AMS 9170 

Ten Sharp - You

"You" is a song by Dutch band Ten Sharp. It was released in March 1991 as their debut single from their first album, Under the Water-Line (1991).

 

Artist : Ten Sharp

A-Side: You

B-Side: You (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Pop

Style: Balladp

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Columbia 

Label/Catalog #: COL 656664 7 

Roxy Music - Avalon

"Avalon" is a 1982 song by the English rock band Roxy Music. It was released as the second single from their eighth and final studio album Avalon (1982).

 

 Artist: Roxy Music

A-Side: Avalon

B-Side: Always Unknowing

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: EG

Label/Catalog #: 2002 162

 

Tanita Tikaram - Twist in My Sobriety

"Twist in My Sobriety" is a song written and performed by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. Released as a single in October 1988 from her debut album, Ancient Heart (1988).

Artist: Tanita Tikaram

A-Side: Twist In My Sobriety

B-Side: Friends

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Acoustic, Downtempo

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 247 562-7

Swing Out Sister - Breakout

"Breakout" is a song by British band Swing Out Sister. It was released in September 1986 as the second single from their debut album It's Better to Travel.

 

 Artist: Swing Out Sister      

A-Side: Breakout 

B-Side: Dirty Money

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Mercury

Label/Catalog #: SWING 2 or 888 016-7

Johnny Hates Jazz - I Don't Want To Be A Hero

"I Don't Want to Be a Hero" is a 1987 song by the British band Johnny Hates Jazz. It is taken from their #1 album Turn Back the Clock. 

 

Artist: Johnny Hates Jazz

A-Side: I Don't Want To Be A Hero

B-Side: The Cage

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 1000 

Spandau Ballet - True

"True" is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released in April 1983 as the title track and third single from their third studio album. It was written by the band's guitarist/songwriter Gary Kemp to express his feelings for Altered Images lead singer Clare Grogan, influenced musically by songs of Marvin Gaye and Al Green he was listening to at the time.  

 

Artist: Spandau Ballet   

A-Side: True  

B-Side: Lifeline (Edited Remix For USA)

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Reformation 

Label/Catalog #: SPAN 1 

 

 

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

 

Simply Red - Holding Back the Years

"Holding Back the Years" is a song by British soul and pop band Simply Red, released as the third single from their debut studio album, Picture Book (1985).

 

Artist: Simply Red   

A-Side: Holding Back The Years 

B-Side: I Won't Feel Bad

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop, Rock

Style: Synth-pop, Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Elektra

Label/Catalog #: 969578-7