Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell was released January 14, 1984, with an instrumental version of the song as the B side. It was a single from Rockwell’s debut studio album of the same name. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day
80s Song of the Day: It’s My Life by Talk Talk
It’s My Life by Talk Talk was released on January 13, 1984, with Does Caroline Know? as the B side. It was the first single released from the band’s second album of the same name. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Rapture by Blondie
Rapture by Blondie was released January 12, 1981, with Walk Like Me as the B side. It was the second single from the band’s fifth studio album Autoamerican. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Refugee by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Refugee by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was released on January 11, 1980, with It’s Rainin’ Again as the B side. It was the second single from the band’s third album Damn the Torpedoes. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins
In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins was released on January 9, 1981, with The Roof Is Leaking as the B side. It the lead single from Collins’ debut solo album Face Value. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Only the Young by Journey
Only the Young by Journey was released January 8, 1985, with I’ll Fall in Love Again by Sammy Hagar as the B side. Originally intended for Journey’s Frontiers album but pulled at the last minute, the song eventually appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Vision Quest. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Looking for a New Love by Jody Watley
Looking for a New Love by Jody Watley was released January 6, 1987. The 7″ release in the United States featured an a cappella version of the song as the B side. It was the first single from Watley’s eponymous debut album. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey was released January 5, 1983, with Frontiers as the B side. It was a single from the band’s eighth studio album Frontiers. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: I Want a New Drug by Huey Lewis and the News
I Want a New Drug by Huey Lewis and the News was released on January 3, 1984, with Finally Found a Home as the B side. It was the second single from the band’s third album Sports. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Father Figure by George Michael
Father Figure by George Michael was released January 2, 1988. The 7″ release in the United States featured an instrumental version of the song as the B side. The song was the fourth single from Michael’s debut studio album, Faith, following the breakup of Wham! in 1986. Continue reading