Rebel Yell by Billy Idol was released on October 23, 1983, with Crank Call as the B side. It was a single from the English rocker’s second studio album of the same name. Continue reading
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Falling in Love with 45 RPM Records
When I was growing up in the 80s, I didn’t own many 45s. I was all about the album, even if I only knew that one hit from it when I bought it. I wanted that experience of listening to an album start to finish. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Love in an Elevator by Aerosmith
Love in an Elevator by Aerosmith was released on August 15, 1989, with Young Lust as the B side. It was a single from the band’s tenth studio album, Pump. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Runnin’ Down a Dream by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Runnin’ Down a Dream by Tom Petty was released on July 29, 1989, with Alright for Now as the B side. It was a single from Petty’s debut solo album, Full Moon Fever. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Take Me Home by Phil Collins
Take Me Home by Phil Collins was released in the United Kingdom on July 15, 1985, with We Said Hello Goodbye as the B side. It was a single from his third solo album, No Jacket Required. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Girls on Film by Duran Duran
Girls on Film by Duran Duran was released on July 13, 1981, with Faster Than Light as the B side. It was the third single from the band’s self-titled debut album. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Fire and Ice by Pat Benatar
Fire and Ice by Pat Benatar was released on July 6, 1981, with Hard to Believe as the B side. It was a single from Benatar’s third album, Precious Time. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: I’ll Tumble 4 Ya by Culture Club
I’ll Tumble 4 Ya by Culture Club was released in the United States on July 2, 1983, with Mystery Boy as the B side. It was a single from the band’s debut album, Kissing to Be Clever. Continue reading
80s Song of the Day: Doing It All for My Baby by Huey Lewis and the News
Doing It All for My Baby by Huey Lewis and the News was released on June 29, 1987, with Naturally as the B side. It was a single from the band’s fourth studio album, Fore! Continue reading
10 Hit Songs in the 80s That Were Cover Versions
All of the following songs were big hits in the 1980s, but it wasn’t the first time they were released — they were all cover versions of other artists’ songs. And, in many cases, they surpassed the success of their predecessors. Did you know all of these songs were covers?
1. I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll was originally released in 1975 by the British band the Arrows. After seeing the Arrows perform the song on television while she was touring England with the Runaways, Joan Jett recorded a version in 1979 with Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols. That version was released as the B side to You Don’t Own Me. In 1981, Jett re-recorded I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll with her band, the Blackhearts. The 1981 version hit pop chart pay dirt, spending seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Continue reading
Eighties Grooves 