Belinda Carlisle - Leave A Light On

"Leave a Light On" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle, recorded for her third studio album Runaway Horses (1989). The track features a notable slide guitar solo from George Harrison of the Beatles.

 

Artist: Belinda Carlisle 

A-Side: Leave A Light On

B-Side: Shades Of Michaelangelo

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop

Style: Europop, Vocal

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 1210

 

 

 

Robert Palmer - Some Guys Have All The Luck

"Some Guys Have All the Luck" is a song written by Jeff Fortgang. It was released as a single by the New York City-based R&B vocal group The Persuaders in 1973. In 1982, British singer Robert Palmer released a version of the song as a single from his live/studio album, Maybe It's Live. It reached No. 16 on the UK singles chart.

 

Artist: Robert Palmer

A-Side: Some Guys Have All The Luck

B-Side: In This Twilight

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: WIP 6754 

 

 

Fuzzbox - International Rescue

"International Rescue" is a 1989 single by the English alternative rock band We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It (known as Fuzzbox) from their second studio album, Big Bang! (1989).

 

Artist: Fuzzbox

A-Side: International Rescue

B-Side: Raining Champagne

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: YZ347 or 247153 7

 

 

 

Adam And The Ants – Stand & Deliver!

"Stand and Deliver" is a song by the English new wave band Adam and the Ants, released as the lead single from their third studio album, Prince Charming (1981). It was the band's first No. 1 hit in the UK. The phrase "stand and deliver — your money or your life", used in the lyrics, is commonly associated with highwaymen in 18th century England.

 

Artist: Adam And The Ants

A-Side: Stand And Deliver

B-Side: Beat My Guest

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: New Wave, Pop Rock, Punk

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS A1065

 

 

Captain Sensible - Happy Talk

"Happy Talk" is a show tune from the 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. In July 1982, The Damned's guitarist Captain Sensible reached the No.1 position on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks with his version of the song, Afew months later in September saw the release of his debut solo album, Women and Captains First (1982).

 

Artist: Captain Sensible

A-Side: Happy Talk

B-Side: It / I Can't Stand It (Demo)

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: CAP 1

 

 

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love

"The Power of Love" is a 1984 single released by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood which was written by Holly Johnson, Peter Gill, Mark O'Toole and Brian Nash. It was released on 19 November 1984 as the third single from the album Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984).

 

Artist: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

A-Side: The Power Of Love

B-Side: The World Is My Oyster

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Dialogue, Synth-pop, Ballad, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: ZTT

Label/Catalog #: ZTAS 5 

 

Electric Light Orchestra - Hold On Tight

"Hold On Tight" is a song written and performed by English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). The song is track 12 on the band's 1981 album Time and was released as its lead single.

 

 Artist: ELO

A-Side: Hold On Tight

B-Side: When Time Stood Still

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop-Rock, Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Jet Records

Label/Catalog #: JET 7011

The Outfield - Your Love

"Your Love" is a song by the English rock band The Outfield, taken from their 1985 debut album Play Deep, released in early 1986 and written by guitarist John Spinks.

 

Artist: The Outfield

A-Side: Your Love

B-Side: 61 Seconds

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, AOR, Power Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: A6942 

 

 

Roxette - The Look

"The Look" is a song by Swedish pop duo Roxette. It was released in early 1989 as the fourth single from their second studio album, Look Sharp! (1988).

 

 Artist: Roxette

A-Side: The Look

B-Side: Silver Blue (Demo Version)

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: EMI

Label/Catalog #: 006-13 6333 7

 

 

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 

 

The Police - King Of Pain

"King of Pain" is a song by British rock band the Police, A&M Records released "King of Pain" as the album's fourth single in the UK, while in many other countries it was released as the second single from their fifth and final studio album Synchronicity (1983). 

 

Artist: The Police

A-Side: King Of Pain

B-Side: Tea In The Sahara (Live)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: AM 176 

Elton John - Nikita

"Nikita" is a song by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It is from John's nineteenth studio album Ice on Fire and was released as its lead single in 1985, charting at number three on the UK singles chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries. The song features George Michael on backing vocals and Nik Kershaw on guitar. 

 

Artist: Elton John
 
A-Side: Nikita

B-Side: The Man Who Never Died

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: The Rocket Record Company 

Label/Catalog #: 884 173-7 

Mr. Big - To Be With You

"To Be with You" is a song by American rock band Mr. Big, released in November 1991 by Atlantic Records as the second single from their second studio album, Lean into It (1991).

 

Artist: Mr. Big

A-Side: To Be With You

B-Side: Green-Tinted Sixties Mind

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Atlantic / Carrere Music

Label/Catalog #: 7567-87566-7

 

Steam – Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" is a 1969 song written and recorded by Paul Leka, Gary DeCarlo, and Dale Frashuer, attributed to a then-fictitious American pop rock music group Steam. It was released under the Mercury subsidiary label Fontana and became a number-one pop single on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1969.

 

 Artist: Steam

A-Side: Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

B-Side: It's The Magic In You Girl

Year Released: 1969

Decade: 1960s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Fontana

Label/Catalog #: 278.838 MF