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
1980s
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
80s Song of the Day: If You Don’t Know Me by Now by Simply Red
If You Don’t Know Me by Now by Simply Red was released on March 27, 1989, with Move on Out as the B side. It was a single from the group’s third album A New Flame. The song was originally recorded and released in 1972 by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Against All Odds by Phil Collins
Against All Odds by Phil Collins was released in the United Kingdom on March 26, 1984, with Making a Big Mistake by Mike Rutherford as the B side. For the U.S. release, The Search (Main Title Theme from Against All Odds) served as the B side. All songs appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Against All Odds. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis
Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis was released on March 23, 1987, with In the Glow of the Night as the B side. It was a single from the band’s thirteenth studio album, Invisible Touch. The album version of the song is almost nine minutes long, while the 7″ release contains an edited version that runs about four and a half minutes long. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2
Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2 was released on March 21, 1983, with Endless Deep as the B side. It was a single from the band’s third studio album, War. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: With or Without You
With or Without You by U2 was released on March 16, 1987. It was the lead single from the band’s fifth studio album, The Joshua Tree. The US 7″ release featured Walk To the Water as the B side. Continue reading
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