Old Song Lyrics: oldies, 80s, 90s, Videos

Album: Heaven on Earth
Genre: Pop
Writers: Ellen Shipley, ick Nowels
Released: September, 1987

Rick Nowels was the producer of this song, and also he co-wrote it with Ellen Shipley. On December 5th, 1987 it got the first position on Billboard 100 Chart. The song reached other peak positions on charts like: UK, Canadian, Swedish, Australian and Italy Singles Chart. The track listing of this single was: Heaven Is a Place on Earth (Album, Heavenly and A capella versions) , We Can Change. Last year, she returned with her first album after 10 years. It is titled Voila.
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Album: Heavy Nova
Genre: Pop rock
Released: 1988
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Simple Irresistible reached the peak position #1 on Mainstream Rock Tracks, besides getting the first position on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This song gave Robert Palmer his second Grammy Award. The song was included into the album, Heavy Nova released on November, 1988 where he released other popular songs like: Tell Me I’m Not Dreaming and Early in the Morning. His last material was Drive which was released just four months later his death caused by a sudden heart attack when he was only 54 years old. Robert Palmer was active during 34 years and worked the rock, blue-eyed soul and pop rock genres.

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Album: Super Trouper
Genre: Christmas, Pop
Released: 1980
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This is one of the most popular Christmas/New Year holiday songs ever. Happy New Year was initially released in 1980 as part of the album Super Trouper. The single was released as a single in Portugal, Brazil and Japan. It was re-released in 1999 and 2008 by getting good positions on Europe charts (Germany #78, Sweden #27 and The Netherlands #15). The song also was translated into Spanish language with the title Felicidad. The teen version got a certified gold in 1999. This ones contained the versions for radio and extended version. Next year, the band will have a new museum which probably is going to be open in Stockholm.

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Album: Life is Life
Genre: Pop Rock
Writers: Niki Gruber, Herwing Rüdiser, Ewald Pfleger, Kurt Rene Plisnier, Gunter Grasmuck
Released: 1985
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Life is Life is the most popular song of the Austrian band Opus. The song got a certified gold in Germany and certified Silver in UK in 1985. Besides, it stayed on the top ten on Austrian, Swiss, French, German, Swedish, UK, Norwegian and Iris Singles Chart. The year, the song has been re-release, and it is featuring Jerry. Currently, it knows more than 30 different cover versions. They have released more than ten studio album among them: Eleven (1981), Life is Live (live (1984), Opus (1987), Walkin’ On Air (1992), Flyin’ Higher - Greatest Hits (Best of) (2003) and Back to Future - the Ultimate Best Of (2008).

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Album: N/A
Genre: Christmas
Writer: George Michael
Released: 1984
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Last Christmas was written by George Michael, and it was released by the duo Wham! in 1984. The song reached the top ten position #1 on different charts like UK, Swedish, Swiss, German, Norwegian and Austrian Singles Charts. It has sold more than 1 million copies only in UK. In Germany, it got a certified gold in 1999. Ashley Tisdale (2006) and Cascada 2007) are singers who have used it as a cover. Wham was a pop band which stayed active during five years. The members were: George Michael, Pesi DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman and Andrew Ridgeley. Their last material was a compilation album released in 1997 and titled If You Were There: The Best of Wham.

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Album: Kenny Rogers Greatest Hit
Genre: Country Pop
Writer: Lionel Ritchie
Released: 1980
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As Kenny Rogers as Lionel Ritchie become this beautiful single in a number one hit during the 80s. Lady was written by Lionel Richie, and it was included for Rogers into his Greatest Hits on September, 1980. The song is ranked at #47 on Billboard’s All Time Top 100. The single was a number one Hot 100 during six weeks. Into the Greatest Hits, he included titles like: The Gambler, She Believes in Me, Coward of the Country, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town and You Decorated My Life. Currently, he is promoting the Christmas song “O Holy Night” which you can download free through his website. Today, He is performing in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and on 30th November, 2008 will be in Wabash, IN at 7:30 PM.

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Album: Whenever You Need Somebody
Genre: Dance-Pop
Writers: Peter Waterman, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken
Released: 1987
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Never Gonna Give You Up was a multi certified gold and platinum song in countries like Canada, UK, France, Germany and United States, where it sold more than 1,100,000 copies. The song became a number one hit worldwide. During 1987, the single was ranked at #1 as best-selling single of that year. In 2008, Rick Astely won a MTV EMA Awards as “Best Act Ever” as a result of collective voting. Yesterday, Barry Manilow included a version on his The Greatest Songs of the Eighties album. Some of the official version are: cake mix, instrumental, escape to New York mix and escape from Newton mix. The entire album titled Whenever You Need Somebody also was a hit with other famous songs like: Together Forever, The Love Has Gone, Your Move Me, When I Fall in Love and Don’t Say Goodbye.

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Album: Escape
Genre: Rock
Writers: Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain
Released: 1981
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Don’t Stop Believing is the signature song of this Journey Band. The song was ranked at #11 on The Greatest Song of 1980’s by VH1. Besides, it reached the peak position #9 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1981. This song has been used as cover by artist and bands like: Kanye West, Northern Kings, Marnie Stern and Jon Regen. Also, it has been used on television series and movies like: Monster, Shrek The Halls, Scrubs, Family Guy and The Sopranos. The entire album was certified 9xPlatinum by RIAA in July, 1981. This year, they released a new album “Revelation” which contains eleven new songs, eleven hit songs an one DVD.

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Album: Business as Usual
Genre: Pop
Writer: Ron Strykert, Colin Hay
Released: November, 1982
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Down Under was used as soundtrack for the movie Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles starring Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski. The song talks about an Australian traveler who feels so proud for his nationality and  his interactions with other people he meets who are interested in his home country. For that reason, the single become a patriotic song in Australia and very popular one around the world. It made part from the debut album of Men at Work, titled Business as Usual, an album with a big success which they won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1983. Down Under was voted #96 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s. The band was active until 2001.

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Album: In Square Circle
Genre: Pop
Writer: Stevie Wonder
Released: 1985
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Part-Time Lover became a number one hit on Billboard Pop Chart during 1985. The song was written by Stevie Wonder.  Part Time Lover was released as a part of the album In Square Circle which included other remarkable hits like Go Home and Overjoyed that was performed on 1985 Grammy Awards. This year, it has been included into the “Lost In The 80s” album of the Canadian band The Lost Fingers. Wonder has been on 2008 tour through Australia and New Zealand. He  is probably going to release two albums next year: The Gospel Inspired By Lula and Through  Eyes of Wonder.

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