Olivia Newton-John / Electric Light Orchestra – Xanadu

"Xanadu" is the title song from the soundtrack of the 1980 musical film of the same name. Written by Jeff Lynne of the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), the song is performed by part British, Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John, with Lynne adding parenthetic vocals in the style of his other songs on the Xanadu soundtrack, and ELO providing the instrumentation.

 

Artist: Olivia Newton-John / Electric Light Orchestra

A-Side (with Electric Light Orchestra): Xanadu

B-Side: Fool Country

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Jet Records

Label/Catalog #: JET 185 

 

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 

Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing

"You Should Be Dancing" is a song by the English-Australian music group, the Bee Gees, taken from the album Children of the World, released in 1976. It is also one of six songs performed by the Bee Gees included in the Saturday Night Fever movie soundtrack which came out a year later. 

Blondie - Call Me

"Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. Produced and composed by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, with lyrics by Blondie singer Debbie Harry.

Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life

"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" is a 1987 song composed by Franke Previte, John DeNicola, and Donald Markowitz. It was recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, and used as the theme song for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. The song has won a number of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and also features on the album Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture. On the B-side it features Love is Strange by Mickey and Sylvia (1956) which also features in the film.

 

Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom

"Sweet Freedom" is a song by Michael McDonald, written by Rod Temperton originally featured on Running Scared's soundtrack, before the 1986 re-release of McDonald's 1985 album No Lookin' Back. 

 

Artist: Michael McDonald

A-Side: Sweet Freedom (Theme from "Running Scared") 

B-Side: The Freedom Eights

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Theme, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: MCA Records

Label/Catalog #: 258 605-7 

A-ha - The Living Daylights

"The Living Daylights" is the theme song from the 1987 James Bond film of the same name, performed by Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha and included on the film's soundtrack album. A revised version of the song was included on the band's third studio album, Stay on These Roads (1988).

Kenny Loggins - Footloose

"Footloose" is a song co-written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. It was released in January 1984 as the first of two singles by Loggins from the 1984 film of the same name (the other one being "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)"). 

 

Artist: Kenny Loggins

A-Side: Footloose

B-Side: Swear Your Love

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: A-4101 or CBS A 4101 

 

Limahl - The Never Ending Story

"The Never Ending Story" is the title song from the English version of the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story. It was produced and composed by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder and performed by English pop singer Limahl. He released two versions of the song, one in English and one in French. The English version featured vocals by Beth Andersen, and the French version, titled L'Histoire Sans Fin, featured vocals by Ann Calvert. 

 

Artist: Limahl 

A-Side (Vocals feat. Beth Anderson): The Never Ending Story = L'Histoire Sans Fin

B-Side (Vocals feat. Ann Calvert): L'Histoire Sans Fin = The Never Ending Story

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: EMI

Label/Catalog #: 2004937 

Berlin - Take My Breath Away

"Take My Breath Away" is a song written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock for the 1986 film Top Gun, performed by American new wave band Berlin. It features on both the Top Gun soundtrack and Count Three & Pray albums.

 

 

Madonna - Live To Tell

"Live to Tell" is a song by American singer Madonna included on her third studio album True Blue (1986), and in the 1986 film At Close Range.

 

 Artist: Madonna

A-Side: Live To Tell

B-Side: Live To Tell (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Downtempo, Ballad, Synth-pop, Soundtrack

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Sire

Label/Catalog #: 928 717-7

Diana Ross and Lionel Richie - Endless Love

"Endless Love" is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and singer/actress Diana Ross. It was used as the theme for Franco Zeffirelli's film adaptation of Scott Spencer's novel Endless Love and the ballad features on the album Endless Love: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. 

Donna Summer - On The Radio

"On the Radio" is a song released in 1979 by American singer-songwriter Donna Summer, produced by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder. It was written for the soundtrack to the film Foxes and included on Summer's first international compilation album On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II. 

 

Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted to You

"Hopelessly Devoted to You" is a song recorded by British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John for Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (1978).

 

 Artist: Olivia Newton-John

A-Side (Olivia Newton-John): Hopelessly Devoted To You

B-Side (Unknown Artist): Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen

Style: Country, Soundtrack, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO

Label/Catalog #: 2090 309