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: Spirits Having Flown
Genre: Pop
Released: November, 1978
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On 6th January, 1979 this song appeared as number one hit on Billboard Chart. The one was the Bee Gees contribution to the Music for UNICEF fund. To Much Heaven earned more than seven million dollars in publishing royalties. The single was included into the thirteenth Bee Gees’ album. The album received an American Music Awards for Best Pop/Rock Album in during this same year. Also, it reached the peak position one on Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart. The band was active until 2003 two years later before they released their last material before the death of Maurice Gibb.

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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: Laundry Service
Genre: Latin Pop
Writers: Shakira, Gloria Estefan, Tim Mitchell
Released: December, 2008
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Whenever, Wherever was a number one hit in 29 countries around the world. The song received a certified platinum in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Also it received a certified gold in UK, Finland and United States. The single belongs to the first Sharika’s english album titled, Laundry Service that it was released on December, 18th, 2001 in United States and February 22nd, 2002 in UK. The music video won a 2002 Grammy Award as “Best Short Form Music Video”, in fact, it has been the most viewed by Shakira. The album includes the other number one hit “Underneath Your Clothes”. The special edition contained songs like: Objection, Rool, Fool, Rules, The One and Eyes Like Yours. Now, she is working in her 2009 album which is going to be released on April.

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Album: Intensive Care
Genre: Pop
Released: October, 2005
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This song is one of the most huge success of Robbie Williams. Tripping reached the best peak positions in different countries like: USA, Australia, New Zealand, French, Greek, Austria, Italy, Mexico, Argentina and UK. In fact, it received a certified gold in Australia for more than 35,000 copies on sales and in Switzerland for more than 10,000 ones. The single was considered by Williams as “something like a mini gangster opera with kind of cabaret act reggae”. The album, Intensive Care, also got multi certified platinum. Only in USA was 5x certified platinum by 4,900,000 copies on sales. Next year, he is going to released his 8th studio album, but it has not known more details yet.
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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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Album: Sweet Caroline
Genre: Pop
Released: June, 1969

Sweet Caroline was released on 16th September, 1969. It was performed by Neil Diamond. The one received a certified platinum. The song has been used as a cover by artist like: Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Timothy Hutton, U2 and David Archuleta. This song is so popular at sporting event. This year, Neil Diamond will be honored as 2009 Musicares Person of the Year. The event will be take in Los Angeles on February 6th, 2009. It will be recognition for all his exceptional artistic achievements and his philanthropic work.

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Album: Still Cruisin’
Genre: Pop, Soundtrack
Released: August 1989

Kokomo was not only a number one hit in United States but also in Australia. The song was used as a soundtrack on the movie Cocktail starring Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Gina Gershon and Kelly Lynch.  The soundtrack was featured Mike Love and Carl Wilson on lead vocals. This single received a certified silver in France for more than 200,000 on sales and certified platinum by more than 1,000,000 on sales. The CD also contained the song Tutti Frutti by Little Richard and Hippy Hippy Shake by The Georgia Stallites. This year, they have released an U.S. singles collection which is available since June 10th.

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Album: Music Box
Genre: Pop
Writers: Mariah Carey
Released: October, 1993

This song is one of the most representative singles from Mariah Carey career. Hero received certified gold by RIANZ, certified platinum by RIAA and ARIA and certified silver by IFOP. Besides that, it won two ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, one BMI Pop Award for the songwriter award and one ASCAP Pop Music Award. Hero was originally recorded for a comedy film with the same title, starring by Dustin Hoffman and Geena Davis, but the filmakers didn’t thing this power ballad was a good fit. For that reason, Luther Vandross sang the theme Heart of a Hero. The album, Music Box sold more than 24 million copies worldwide. This album included other remarkable songs like: Dreamlover, Anytime You Need A Friend, Never Forget You and Without You. This year, she has received two new American Music Awards nominations for her last material, E=MC2.

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