Word Up! By Cameo was released on May 27, 1986, with Urban Warrior as the B side. It was a single from the funk group’s album of the same name. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day
80s Song of the Day: In a Big Country by Big Country
In a Big Country by Big Country was released in the United Kingdom on May 19, 1983, with All of Us as the B side. It was a single from the Scottish band’s debut studio album, The Crossing. It was later released in the United States in the fall of 1983. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: All Those Years Ago by George Harrison
All Those Years Ago by George Harrison was released in the United States on May 11, 1981, with Writing’s on the Wall as the B side. The song – a tribute to John Lennon after his murder in December 1980 – was a single from Harrison’s ninth studio album, Somewhere in England. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Misunderstanding by Genesis
Misunderstanding by Genesis was released in the United States on May 10, 1980, with Evidence of Autumn as the B side. It was a single from the band’s tenth studio album, Duke. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Express Yourself by Madonna
Express Yourself by Madonna was released on May 9, 1989, with The Look of Love as the B side. It was a single from her fourth studio album, Like a Prayer. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ by Michael Jackson
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ by Michael Jackson was released on May 8, 1983, with an instrumental version of the song as the B side. It was a single from Jackson’s sixth studio album, Thriller. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Magic by The Cars
Magic by The Cars was released on May 7, 1984, with I Refuse as the B side. It was a single from the band’s fifth studio album, Heartbeat City. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Dead Man’s Party by Oingo Boingo
Dead Man’s Party by Oingo Boingo was released on April 29, 1986. It was a single from the band’s fifth studio album of the same name. The 12” release for Dead Man’s Party included Stay, another single from the same album. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister
We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister was released on April 27, 1984, with You Can’t Stop Rock & Roll as the B side. The song, written by the band’s lead singer, Dee Snider, was a single from the band’s third album, Stay Hungry. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel
Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel was released on April 25, 1986, with Don’t Break This Rhythm as the B side. It was a single from Gabriel’s fifth studio album, So. Continue reading
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