I Like Chopin – Gazebo Lyrics
8 Aug 2011


Album: Gazebo
Genre: Synthipop
Length: 4:08
Lyrics by: Gazebo, Perluigi Giombini
Label: Baby Record
Release Date: 1983

When you listen about Gazebo maybe you don’t remeber who that person is but when you listen the song I Like Chopin you remember the international italian success.

I Like Chopin was the only single which was so popular by this artist whose real name is Paul Mazzolini. The song was released on his debut self-titled album in 1983 by reaching the number one position in USA, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Italy, off course.

This artist has continued his musical career but he has never gotten other international hit like that.

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Just an Illusion – Imagination Lyrics
26 Jul 2011


Album: In the Heat of the Night
Genre: Funk
Lyrics by: Ashley Ingram, Leee John, Steve Jolley and Tony Swain
Lenght: 3:54
Release Date: 1982

In early 80s one of the most popular bands was Imagination which received more than a dozen silver discs worldwide. Imagination was formed in London, England by Leee John, Ashley Ingram and Errol Kennedy.

The signature song of the band is Just an Illusion, a funk single co-written Ashley Ingram, Leee John, Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. The one was included in the second studio album entitled In the Heat of the Night.

Just and Illusion has been used as cover for several singers like Mariah Carey who released it on her album “The Emancipation of Mimi” in 2005.

Last album of this band was “Fascination of The Physical” in 1990 but unfortunately, it was an absolute failure and the reason they finally split two years later.

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Orinoco Flow – Enya Lyrics
19 Jul 2011


Album: Watermark
Genre: New Age
Length: 4:25
Lyrics by: Enya & ROma Ryan
Label: EMI
Release Date: October 15, 1988

Many people don’t forget the debut album by Enya. Watermark spread all over the world quickly because Enya showed different ranges of her beautiful voice. The conclusion? People in 80′s loved much more New Age genre.

Watermark included two of her most popular singles: “Storms in Africa” and Orinoco Flow. This last single was released in 1988 as the lead single of this record by reaching the peak position at number one in different countries.

The title of the single has been reason of speculations. Some people have said it is a reference for Orinico river in Venezuela because it appears in the music video. Other people have ensured the title is a reference to Orinoco Studios.

The song was re-released ten years later and it was also known as “Sail Away”, one phrase is repeated in the chorus.

Enya has released nine records between them two compilation albums. “A Day without Rain”  has been her best-selling record which she released in 2000 but it became so popular after 9-11 event.

The artist is currently working in new record.

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I’m So Excited – The Pointer Sisters Lyrics
29 Jun 2011


Album: So Excited!
Genre: R&B
Lyrics by: June, Anita, Ruth Pointer, Trevor Lawrence
Length: 4:25
Label: Planet Records
Release Date: 1982

Sisters Bonnie, Ruth, June and Anita Pointer formed the soul group, The Pointer Sisters in 1971. The group was inspired on singers like Aretha Franklin. The sisters drifted apart quickly seven years later when Bonnie decided to continue her career alone.

Together got their first hit with the single “Yes, We can can”, a cover version of the song by Allen Toussaint in 1973. Without Bonnie, the attention was focused on her so the rest of the sisters released the single “Fire”, a version performed by Bruce Springsteen and a song that represented their return.

This single ushered in a new road by introducing a urban style. The hit I’m so excited is one of these singles written by the Ruth, June and Anita together to Trevor Lawerence.

I’m so excited was included into the album So Excited! in 1982 and two years later, on the record “Break Out” when was included a remix version.

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Don’t Get Me Wrong – The Pretenders Lyrics
29 Jun 2011


Album: Get Close
Genre: Rock
Lyrics by: Chrissie Hynde
Length: 3:50
Label: Atlantic Records/ATG
Copyright: Warner Music Group Company
Release Date: August 5, 1987

The Pretenders is one of American rock bands with more changes during its years in activity. The only former member who has stood up to all the scandals and drug abuses has been Chrissie Hynde, the vocalist. The rock band was one of the representative bands of the new wave which was originated at the end in 70s.

One of the popular hits is Don’t Get me Wrong which made part of the second band Hynde organized in 1982, time when they released a single for their return “Back on the chain Gang”, another of its popular singles. Don’t Get Me Wrong was written by the same Hynde. The one became so popular because its music video included a kind of tribute to the TV series “The Avengers”.  The one was also used as a cover on the comedy film, “Gung Ho” directed by Ron Howard in 1986.

Don’t Get Me Wrong was included in the fourth album entitled “Get Close” which got a song written by Jimi Hendrix, “Room Full of Mirrors”.

The last album released by the band was 2008 with the record entitled “Break Up the Converte” that included two discs, one of them with their hits with singles like: I’ll Stand by You, Brass in Pocket and Middle of the Road.

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Woman in Love – Barbra Streisand Lyrics
6 Sep 2010


Album: Guilty
Genre: Pop
Released: 1980

Woman in Love is one of signature singles by Barbra Streisand. This pop song was included into her album Guilty released in September, 1980. The song reached the top position in USA, Italy, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Spain, France, Canda and Australia and sold more than 4 millions copies all over the world. The record included other populuar single, What Kind of Fool. This artist released her last album in September, 2009. It is a jazz record that received certified Gold by RIAA and where she included 13 titles like: Smoke Gets in your eyes, In the wee small hours of the morning and Make someone happy.

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Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham! Lyrics
20 May 2010


Album: Make It Big
Genre: Pop
Lyrics: George Michael
Released: May, 1984

Bad Boys, Freedom and Wake Me Up Before Yo Go-Go were the most popular singles by Wham!, a British duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. This pop song was included into their second album, Make It Big and it was released as the lead single in May, 1984. The song was an international hit by reaching the number one position in countries like U.S., UK, The Netherlans and Norway. The entire album received 6x platinum certified by RIAA. The duo was active until 1986. During 4 years, they sold more than 25 million copies all over the world. After that Michael has continued his musical career and has gotten a significant number of Awards among them: Best British Artist, Album of Year and Outstanding Music Artist.

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Call me – Blondie Lyrics
26 Apr 2010


Album: American Gigolo
Genre: New Wave, Soundtrack
Lyrics by: Debiie Harry, Giorgio MOroder
Released: February, 1980

Call Me is one of the super hit in 80s. The song was first performed by Blondie. The one was included into her album American Gigolo the soundtrack record of this American movie starring Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton. The single sold more than one million copies and received certified Gold by the RIAA. Besides that, it makes part of the list of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Call Me has also been  used as a cover in films like Quantum Leap and Bride of Chucky. The song was in the top 10 charts in other countries like Canada, Norway, UK and New Zealand. Blondie was on the 8th Annual TV Land Award where she performed two songs and received the Icon Award yesterday.

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All Around The World – Lisa Stansfield Lyrics
15 Apr 2010


Album: Affection
Genre: R&B
Lyrics by: Lisa Stansfield, Andy Morris, Ian Devaney
Released: October, 1989

All Around the World is considered the signature song by the English  singer Lisa Stansfield. The song is one of the most popular ones in 80s, and it reached the peak position at #1 both in UK and U.S. Charts. All Around the World was co-written by Lisa Stansfield, Andy Morris and Ian Devaney. The single was included in her debut album titled Affection in 1989. It received certified Gold in Austria, Sweden and Germany, and it has sold more than 1,200 million copies sold. This record also included other well-known singles like: You Can’t Deny It, Live Together and What I Did I Do to You. Stansfield released her last album six years ago.

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