Sparks And Jane Wiedlin - Cool Places b/w Sports (1983)

Artist:  Sparks And Jane Wiedlin
Single:  Cool Places
Release:  1983
Label:  Underdog Records
Genre:  Electronic, Synthpop
Producer:  Ron Mael, Russell Mael
Writer(s):  Ron Mael, Russell Mael

"Cool Places" is a song recorded by American duo Sparks in collaboration with Go-Go's member Jane Wiedlin. The song was released as the lead single for Sparks’s 1983 album "In Outer Space". At the time Sparks were at their most popular in US. Jane Wiedlin also helped promote the album on tour and appeared at a few gigs to perform the duets. The song is a bit of an anomaly in Sparks back catalogue, being one of the closest examples to a novelty song. Sparks have often been labelled a novelty act throughout their career. The song is at least representative of the style and content of their work in the mid eighties. Jane Wiedlin's band, The Go-Go's, performed the song on their 2006 tour, employing a more rock-driven style. They are performing it on their 2011 "Ladies Gone Wild" tour, as well.

Grateful Dead - Truckin´ b/w Ripple (1970

Artist:  Grateful Dead
Single:  Truckin´ (5:03) b/w Ripple (4:09)
Release:  1970
Label:  Warner Bros.
Genre:  Blues Rock, Country Rock
Producer:  Grateful Dead, Steve Barncard
Writer(s):  Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Robert Hunter

"Truckin'" is a song by the Grateful Dead, which first appeared on their 1970 album "American Beauty". It was recognized by the United States Library of Congress in 1997 as a national treasure. Written by band members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and lyricist Robert Hunter, "Truckin'" molds classic Grateful Dead rhythms and instrumentation with lyrics that use the band's misfortunes on the road as a metaphor for getting through the constant changes in life. Its climactic refrain, "What a long, strange trip it's been," has achieved widespread cultural use in the years since the song's release.

Status Quo - Rain b/w You Lost The Love (1976)

Artist:  Status Quo
Single:  Rain (4:30) b/w You Lost The Love (2:55)
Release:  1976
Label:  Vertigo
Genre:  Rock
Producer:  Status Quo
Written by:  Parfitt, Young, Rossi

"Rain" is the first single from "Blue For You" the ninth album from the British Rock band Status Quo in 1976. "Rain" was originally intended to be included on the album "On The Level", but at the time of the recording sessions Rick Parfitt had not completed the song and so it was held over to the band's next release.

New Adventures - New Adventures b/w Phoney (1979)

Artist:  New Adventures
Single:  New Adventures (2:32) b/w Phoney (2:57)
Release:  1979
Label:  WEA
Genre:  Rock
Producer:  Eddy Harms, Jur Eckhardt
Written by:  Peter Bootsman, Mick Green, Johnny Spence

Uit Winschoten afkomstige formatie die het vooral in de late jaren zeventig en vroege jaren tachtig goed doet met bluesy rocknummers. van hun debut album "New Adventures" uit 1980 komen de volgende singles: "Come On", "Late, Late Show", "Backdoor Lovers" en "New Adventures (All In It Togethers)".

Bourgeois Tagg - I Don´t Mind At All b/w Pencil & Paper (1987)

Artist:  Bourgeois Tagg
Single:  I Don´t Mind At All (2:33) b/w Pencil & Paper (4.03) Release:  1987
Label:  Island Records
Genre:  Pop
Producer:  Todd Rundgren
Written-by:  Brent Bourgeois, Lyle Workman, Larry Tagg

Bourgeois Tagg are Brent Bourgeois and Larry Tagg. In 1987, the band recorded the album "Yoyo" with esteemed producer Todd Rundgren. When it was released in the autumn of that year, the band had what would prove to be their biggest hit with its first single "I Don't Mind at All", A shimmering, melancholy ballad of resignation, the song's catchy melody, offbeat rhythm, and dramatic use of strings has been said to be reminiscent of classic Beatles songs such as "Yesterday" and especially "Across the Universe."

Grayson Hugh - Talk It Over b/w Empty As The Wind (1989)

Artist:  Grayson Hugh
Single:  Talk It Over (4:17) b/w Empty As The Wind (4:33)
Release:  1989
Label:  RCA
Genre:  Pop
Producer:  Axel Kroell, Michael Baker
Written-by:  Irwin Levine, Sandy Linzer,

Grayson Hugh Grayson Hugh is an American singer-songwriter, vocalist, pianist, initially excited soul fans in 1988 with his second album, "Blind to Reason", which was closer to gritty, gospel-tinged soul than almost anyone was cutting at that time. The single "Talk It Over" made the pop Top 20, and both the single and album went gold.

Chilliwack - My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) b/w Sign Here (1981)

Artist:  Chilliwack
Single:  My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) (3:59) b/w Sign Here (2:51) Release:  1981
Label:  RCA
Genre:  Pop, Rock
Producer:  Bill Henderson, Brian MacLeod, Ab Bryant
Written-by:  Bill Henderson, Brian MacLeod

Chilliwack are a Canadian rock band that had their heyday during the 1970s and 1980s. They are perhaps best remembered for their 1981 hit "My Girl (Gone Gone Gone)", From their ninth album "Wanna Be A Star", released in 1981. At this point, the band had collapsed into a trio, without a full-time drummer, but leader Bill Henderson and guitarist/keyboardist/drummer Brian MacLeod had become a powerful songwriting team during the interim

The Beatles - Oh Darling b/w Here Comes The Sun (1970)

Artist: The Beatles
Single: Oh Darling (3:25) b/w Here Comes The Sun (3:04)
Release: 1970
Label: Parlophone
Genre: Rock
Producer: George Martin
Written-by: Lennon, McCartney

"Oh! Darling" is a song by The Beatles composed by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney) and appearing as the fourth song on the album, Abbey Road, in 1969. Its working title was "Oh! Darling (I'll Never Do You No Harm)". Although not issued as a single in either the United Kingdom or the United States, a regional subsidiary of Capitol successfully edited it as a single in Central America. It was also issued as a single in Portugal.

Heart (NL) - Lovemaker b/w Beautiful Woman (1974)

Heart is eem Rotterdamse formatie, voortgekomen uit de groep Himalaya, met Patricia Paay (zang), Okkie Huysdens (toetsen), Mac Sell (gitaar), Gerrit Visser (basgitaar) en Ton op 't Hof (drums).
In 1974 wordt de single "Lovemaker" een hit door de nederlandse serie "Waaldrecht".
Patricia Paay prefereert een solo-carrière boven het zingen in een groep. De band gaat vanaf 1975 verder als Limousine.

Artist:  Heart (NL)
Single:  Lovemaker (2:55) b/w Beautiful Woman (3:54)
Release:  1974
Label:  EMI
Genre:  Pop
Producer:  Tim Griek, Peterer Bewly, Richard Debois
Written-by:  John Van Katwijk,

Dire Straits - Love Over Gold (Live) b/w Solid Rock (Live) (1984)

"Love over Gold", which had been released as a separate single in 1984, was added into the track list for the CD release of the album "Alchemy: Dire Straits Live" in 1984.

Artist:  Dire Straits
Single:  Love Over Gold (Live) (3:33) b/w Solid Rock (Live) (4:53)
Release:  1984
Label:  Vertigo
Genre:  Rock
Producer:  Mark Knopfler
Written-by:  Mark Knopfler

Bruce Springsteen - Badlands b/w Something In The Night (1978)

"Badlands" was the leadoff track on Bruce Springsteen's fourth studio album "Darkness on the Edge of Town", and the second single after "Prove It All Night".
The song tells the story of a man down on his luck and angry at the world, who wants a better lot in life.

Artist:  Bruce Springsteen
Single:  Badlands (4:02) b/w Something In The Night (5:14)
Release:  1978
Label:  Columbia
Genre:  Rock
Producer:  Bruce Springsteen, Jon Landau
Written-by:  Bruce Springsteen

The Passions - I'm In Love With A German Film Star b/w (Don't Talk To Me) I'm Shy (1981)

The Passions were a British post-punk band which formed in 1978, and disbanded in 1983,
evolved from The Derelicts. Members: Barbara Gogan, Clive Timperley, David Agar and Richard Williams. They were one-hit wonders with their misty song, "I'm in Love with a German Film Star".which they released in 1981. The lyrics were written by Barbara Gogan about a one time roadie for The Clash and the Sex Pistols, Steve Connelly, who had minor roles in several German films.

Artist:  The Passions
Single:  I'm In Love With A German Film Star (3:57) b/w (Don't Talk To Me) I'm Shy (2:15)
Release:  1981
Label:  Polydor
Genre:  New Wave, Synthpop
Producer:  Peter Wilson
Written-by:  The Passions

Johnny Baby - Ghetto b/w Ghetto (Dub Version) (1989)

Zanger/gitarist/componist John Burkett alias Johnny Baby brengt in 1989 zijn eerste album "I Present Johnny Baby" uit, geproduceerd door Johnny zelf in samenwerking met technicus Michiel Hoogenboezem, in die tijd de nummer één engineer van het hoge noorden. De eerste single daarvan, "Running Around In Circles", haalt de tipparade. De groep doet diverse radio en tv optredens en verzorgt het voorprogramma van UB40 in Rotterdam Ahoy'. Dat jaar verschijnen nog twee singles van het album, "Take What You Get" en "Live In The Ghetto".

Artist:  Johnny Baby
Single:  Ghetto (3:34) b/w Ghetto (Dub Version) (4:16)
Release:  1989
Label:  Virgin
Genre:  Reggae
Producer:  John Burkett
Technician:  Michiel Hoogenboezem

Bryan Adams - Heat Of The Night b/w Another Day (1987)

"Heat Of The Night" is the title of a song written by Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and performed by Bryan Adams. The song became the only successful song from Adams' album "Into The Fire" in 1987.
Song was partly inspired by the film noir classic The Third Man, starring the actor-director Orson Welles. The darkness of the lyric was further influenced by a trip Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance took to Berlin in March 1986, before the wall came down.

Artist:  Bryan Adams
Single:  Heat Of The Night (4:21) b/w Another Day (3:41)
Release:  1987
Label:  A&M
Genre:  Rock
Producer:  Bob Clearmountain, Bryan Adams
Written-by:  Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance

Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby / Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) (1969)

"Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is a Motown song written by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, and Janie Bradford. The song was first recorded by The Temptations as a track on their 1966 album "Gettin' Ready". Eddie Kendricks sings lead on the recording, which was produced by Whitfield. Jimmy Ruffin also recorded a version with The Temptations providing background vocals in 1966.  In 1969, Motown artist Marvin Gaye recorded a cover version of "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" as a follow-up single to his 1968 hit "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", another Whitfield/Strong composition. Whitfield produced Gaye's version as well, which featured background vocals by The Andantes. The song's lyrics feature the male narrator discussing how he has "no time to discuss weather" or "think about what money can buy", because when he thinks about his woman, "I ain't got time for nothing else".

Artist:  Marvin Gaye
Single:  Too Busy Thinking About My Baby (2:57) b/w Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) (2:18)
Release:  1969
Label:  Tamla
Genre:  Soul, Funk
Producer:  Norman Whitfield
Written-by:  Strong, Bradford, Whitfield, Gaye

Boston - Feelin' Satisfied b/w Used To Bead News (1979)

"Feelin' Satisfied" is a 1979 song written by Tom Scholz for the band Boston.
It was the third single taken the album "Don't Look Back", their second album.

Artist:  Boston
Single:  Feelin' Satisfied (4:14) b/w Used To Bead News (2:54)
Release:  1979
Label:  Epic
Genre:  Rock
Producer:  Tom Scholz
Written-by:  Tom Scholz, Brad Delp

Grand Funk Railroad - Bad Time b/w Good & Evil (1974)

"All The Girls In The World Beware" is the ninth studio album by American hard rock band Grand Funk Railroad. The album was released in 1974. The first single from the album, was "Some Kind of Wonderful", and its follow-up, "Bad Time.

Artist:  Grand Funk Railroad
Single:  Bad Time (2:55) b/w Good & Evil (7:34)
Release:  1974
Label:  Capitol
Genre:  Pop, Rock
Producer:  Jimmy Ienner
Written-by:  Mark Farner, Craig Frost, Don Brewer

Willie And The Poor Boys - These Arms Of Mine b/w Poor Boy Boogie (1985)

Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman decided to fill up his newly acquired spare time by forming an all-star band, Willie and the Poor Boys. The group's roots lay in the series of high-profile 1983 ARMS Concerts (which raised money for multiple sclerosis research), which led to several of the tour's participants taking it a step further and laying down some tracks in the studio. Included in this stellar lineup were Wyman's Stones mates Ron Wood and Charlie Watts, as well as Jimmy Page, Mel Collins, Andy Fairweather Low, Kenny Jones, and Ringo Starr, among others, while Wyman also served as the album's producer. The resulting 1985 self-titled album was a pleasant enough set of 12 rock & roll/R&B standards including the single "These Arms Of Mine".

Artist:  Willie And The Poor Boys
Single:  These Arms Of Mine (3:28) b/w Poor Boy Boogie (3:26)
Release:  1985
Label:  Mercury
Genre:  Blues Rock, Rock & Roll
Producer:  Bill Wyman
Engineer, Mixed By:  Leif Mases, Steve Forward, Stu Epps

Joan Baez - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down b/w When Time Is Stolen (1971)

Artist:  Joan Baez
Single:  The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (3:21) b/w When Time Is Stolen (2:57)
Release:  1971
Label:  Vanguard
Genre:  Folk Rock
Producer:  Norbert Putnam
Written-by:  J. Robbie Robertson, Joan Baez

"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" is a song written by Canadian musician Robbie Robertson, first recorded by The Band in 1969 and released on their self-titled second album. Joan Baez' cover of the song was a top-five chart hit in late 1971.

Gruppo Sportivo - Mexican Radio b/w Alice In Switzerland (1988)

Haagse popband met een aanstekelijk gevoel voor humor, die eind jaren zeventig op de eerste golven van de new wave een enorme populariteit behaalt. Balanceert in die periode knap tussen pastiche en persiflage. Creatief brein en anti-held Hans Vandenburg doekt de band in 1979 onverwacht op. Nadat zijn project Buddy Odor Stop nauwelijks beroering teweegbrengt, gaat hij weer verder met Gruppo Sportivo, echter zonder het oude succes te evenaren.
In 1987 formeert Hans Vandenburg een nieuwe groep: Ugly Head.
Als Ariola Ugly Head’s versie van het Wall Of Voodoo-nummer "Mexican Radio" op single wil uitbrengen wordt de groepsnaam terugveranderd in Gruppo Sportivo. Onder die naam treedt de band weer op in België en West Duitsland. "Mexican Radio" staat ook op de CD "Back To 19 Mistakes", samen met de eerste twee elpees.

Artist:  Gruppo Sportivo
Single:  Mexican Radio (3:44) b/w Alice In Switzerland (3:12)
Release:  1988
Label:  Ariola
Genre:  New Wave, Power Pop
Producer:  Hans Vandenburg, Robert Jan Stips
Written-by:  M. Moreland, Stan Ridgway, VanDeFruits

Golden Earring - They Dance b/w Love In Motion (1986)

"They Dance" is de derde single na "Quiet Eyes en "Why Do I" van het album "The Hole"
van Golden Earring uit mei 1986.
Het is de derde elpee die is geproduceerd door Shell Schellekens. Naar de op dat moment heersende mode wordt gezocht naar een radiovriendelijk AOR-geluid à la Foreigner en Whitesnake. Backing Vocals: Julya Loko, Lisa Boray en Patty Paff.

Artist:  Golden Earring
Single:  They Dance (3:58) b/w Love In Motion (3:50)
Release:  1986
Label:  21 Records
Genre:  Pop, Rock
Producer:  Shell Schellekens
Written-by:  Barry Hay, George Kooymans

Supertramp - Goodbye Stranger b/w Even In The Quietest Moments (1979)

Artist:  Supertramp
Single:  Goodbye Stranger (5:47) b/w Even In The Quietest Moments (6:27)
Release:  1979
Label:  A&M
Genre:  Progressive Rock
Producer:  Peter Henderson, Supertramp
Written-by:  Rick Davies, Roger Hodgson

"Goodbye Stranger" is a song by Supertramp, which first appeared on their 1979 album "Breakfast in America".
The main "body" of the song is backed by a simple Wurlitzer electric piano melody; the arrangement intensifies as the song progresses. This is eventually joined by intermittent electric guitar chords and bass. The song features several layers of vocals to complete the melody and has falsetto vocals during the chorus.

The Vaughan Brothers - Tick Tock b/w Brothers (1990)

Artist:  The Vaughan Brothers
Single:  Tick Tock (4:10) b/w Brothers (5:03)
Release:  1990
Label:  Epic
Genre:  Blues Rock
Producer:  Nile Rodgers
Written-by:  (A-side) Jerry Lynn Williams, Jimmy Vaughan, Nile Rodgers / (B-side) Jimmy Vaughan, Stevie Ray Vaughan

The Vaughan Brothers, released in 1990 their only studio collaboration. They released the blues-rock album "Family Style". The album features the brothers guitarists and vocalists, Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. "Tick Tock" was the single taken from this album, produced by Nile Rodgers (former member and producer from Soul,/Funk band Chic).

Herman Brood & His Wild Romance - I Don't Need You b/w Laurie (1979)

Artist:  Herman Brood & His Wild Romance
Single:  I Don't Need You (3:32) b/w Laurie (3:59)
Release:  1979
Label:  Ariola
Genre:  Rock & Roll, Pop
Producer:  Tim O´ Brien
Written-by:  D. Lademacher, Herman Brood

"Go Nutz" is the third studio album by Dutch rock and roll and blues group Herman Brood & His Wild Romance from 1979, which was recorded in the United States. Three singles came from the album, "Love You Like I Love Myself," "Hot Shot," and "I Don't Need You," all of which charted in the Netherlands.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River b/w Commotion (1969)

"Green River" is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song was written by John Fogerty and was released as a single in July 1969.
The song "Green River" was based on a place where Fogerty used to stay on Putah Creek. The title of the song comes from the label of a flavored-syrup bottle, which was called "Green River".

Artist:  Creedence Clearwater Revival
Single:  Green River (2:28) b/w Commotion (2.39)
Release:  1969
Label:  Fantasy Records
Genre:  Roots Rock
Producer:  John Fogerty
Written-by:  John Fogerty

Dion - Make The Woman Love Me b/w Running Close Behind You (1975)

Artist:  Dion
Single:  Make The Woman Love Me (4:24) b/w Running Close Behind You (2:39)
Release:  1975
Label:  Phil Spector International
Genre:  Pop, Rock
Producer:  Phil Spector
Written-by:  (A-side) Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil / (B-side) Bill Tuohy, Dion DiMucci
Arranged By:  Nino Tempo

Dion, is an American singer-songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, pop oldies music, and one of the most popular American rock and roll performers of the pre-British Invasion era. He was best remembered for the 1961 singles "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer". Dion faltered in the mid-1960s; he regained popularity later in the decade and into the early 1970s with more mature, contemplative material.
In 1975 he released the album "Born To Be With You", produced by Phil Spector.
Taken from this album the single " Make The Woman Love Me".

Hard Horse feat. Paul Thomas - Let It Ride b/w Hang Old Freddy (1971)

Artist:  Hard Horse feat. Paul Thomas
Single:  Let It Ride (2:39) b/w Hang Old Freddy (2:28)
Release:  1971
Label:  Pink Elephant
Genre:  Psychedelic Rock
Producer:  Ben Findon, Peter Shelley
Written-by:  (A-side) Ben Findon, Peter Shelley, (B-side) A. Sun, B. Moon

This is just an obscure song from the UK band "Hard Horse"
It features Paul Thomas (vocals) who played in the band Peppermint Circus (from Coventry, UK). Producers are Ben Findon and Peter Shelley.

People´s Choice - If You Gonna Do It (Part 1) b/w If You Gonna Do It (Part 2) (1977)

The People's Choice was an American funk band formed in 1971 in Philadelphia by Frank Brunson. While they had several vocalists, their biggest hits were instrumentals.
The song "If You Gonna Do It" Part 1 + Part 2 was released in 1977, production by Gamble & Huff for The Sound Of Philadelphia.

Artist:  People´s Choice
Single:  If You Gonna Do It (Part 1) (2:49) b/w If You Gonna Do It (Part 2) (3:11)
Release:  1977
Label:  Philadelphia International Records
Genre:  Soul
Producer:  Gamble & Huff
Written-by:  Leon Huff

Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show - Carry Me, Carrie b/w I Call That True Love (1972)

"Sloppy Seconds" was the second album from the country rock band Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show. It featured some of their most popular songs, including "Freakin' at the Freakers Ball", "The Cover of the Rolling Stone." and "Carry me Carrie". It was noted for its "crude sense of humor.

Artist:  Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
Single:  Carry Me, Carrie (4:25)  b/w I Call That True Love (3:03)
Release:  1972
Label:  Columbia
Genre:  Rock
Producer:  Ron Haffkine
Written-by:  Shel Silverstein