Feeling unknown
And you’re all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode was released August 29, 1989, with Dangerous as the B side. It was the lead single from the band’s seventh studio album, Violator. Continue reading
And I hope this message stays in your mind
‘Cause you almost lost a girl who is right on time
There’s one more thing that ya got to know
Just cool it down and stay in control
Cool It Now by New Edition was released August 27, 1984, with Cool It Now (Sing Along Version) as the B side. It was the first single from the group’s second album New Edition. Continue reading
If this world makes you crazy
And you’ve taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I’ll be there
True Colors by Cyndi Lauper was released August 25, 1986, with Heading for the Moon as the B side. It was the first single released from Lauper’s second album of the same name. Continue reading
It’s a lonely ol’ night
Can I put my arms around you?
It’s a lonely ol night
Custom made for two lonely people like me and you
Lonely Ol’ Night by John Cougar Mellencamp was released on August 24, 1985, with The Kind of Fella I Am as the B side. It was the lead single from the album Scarecrow. Continue reading
Are you ready,
Are you ready for this
Are you hanging on the edge of your seat
Another One Bites the Dust by Queen was released on August 22, 1980. The U.S. release included Don’t Try Suicide as the B side, while the U.K. release featured Dragon Attack on the B side. The song was a single from the band’s eighth studio album The Game. Continue reading
However far away
I will always love you
However long I stay
I will always love you
Lovesong by The Cure was released August 21, 1989. The B sides varied; the 7″ release in the United States featured 2 Late. It was the third single from the band’s album Disintegration. Continue reading
Red, red wine, stay close to me
Don’t let me be alone
It’s tearing apart my blue heart
Red Red Wine by UB40 was released August 20, 1983, with Sufferin’ as the B side. It was a single from the band’s cover versions album, Labour of Love. The song was written and originally recorded by Neil Diamond; however, according to UB40, they were only familiar with Tony Tribe’s version of the song. Continue reading
And there are voices that want to be heard
So much to mention but you can’t find the words
Listen to Your Heart by Roxette was released on August 19, 1989, with (I Could Never) Give You Up as the B side. It was a single from the album Look Sharp! Continue reading
You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
But then one thing leads to another.
One Thing Leads to Another by The Fixx was released in the United States on August 18, 1983, with Reach the Beach (Dub) as the B side. It was a single from the album Reach the Beach. Continue reading
She’s got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I’d hate to look into those eyes
And see an ounce of pain
Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses was released in the United States on August 17, 1988, with a live version of It’s So Easy as the B side. It was the third single from the band’s debut album Appetite for Destruction. Continue reading
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