The Heart of Rock & Roll by Huey Lewis and The News was released on April 10, 1984, with a live version of Workin’ for a Livin’ as the B side. It was a single from the band’s third album Sports. Continue reading
Month: April 2017
80s Song of the Day: Heaven by Bryan Adams
Heaven by Bryan Adams was released on April 9, 1985, with a live version of the song as the B side. The song originally appeared on the 1983 soundtrack for the movie A Night in Heaven, but was not released as a single at that time. It was later released as a single from Adams’ fourth studio album, Reckless. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Don’t You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds
Don’t You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds was released in the United Kingdom on April 8, 1985, with A Brass Band in Africa as the B side. The song appeared on the original motion picture soundtrack for the John Hughes movie The Breakfast Club. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Oh Sherrie by Steve Perry
Oh Sherrie by Steve Perry was released on April 7, 1984, with Don’t Tell Me Why You’re Leaving as the B side. It was a single from Perry’s debut solo album, Street Talk, released while he was still a member of Journey. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: The Flame by Cheap Trick
The Flame by Cheap Trick was released on April 5, 1988, with Through the Night as the B side. It was a single from the band’s tenth studio album, Lap of Luxury. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Something So Strong by Crowded House
Something So Strong by Crowded House was released on April 1, 1987, with I Walk Away as the B side. It was a single from the band’s self-titled debut album. Continue reading
Eighties Grooves 