Countdown All Star Band - Countdown (1989)

Verzameling artiesten waaronder: Angela Groothuizen, Golden Earring, Joss Mennen, Loïs Lane, The Nits, Normaal, Won Ton Ton, in een ode aan het Veronica-programma Countdown ter gelegenheid van het 10-jarig bestaan ervan, op de melodie van ´Down Town´ van Petula Clark.

Song: Countdown (2:41)
Release: 1989
Label: Polydor Records
Genre: Pop, Rock
Writers: Sander Van Herk, Henk Temming
Producer: Sander Van Herk, Henk Temming

Climie Fisher - Rise To The Occasion (Hip Hop Mix) (1988)

Climie Fisher were a UK pop duo formed by vocalist Simon Climie and former Naked Eyes keyboardist Rob Fisher. The duo is best known for the 1987 hit single "Love Changes (Everything)" and The hip hop-styled remix of "Rise To The Occasion" what reached Number 10 in the UK Singles Charts.

Song: Rise To The Occasion (Hip Hop Mix) (4:14)
Release: 1988
Label: EMI Records
Genre: Pop, Downtempo
Backing Vocals: Angela Wynter , Patrick Patterson , Trevor White
Mixed By: 'Mixmaster' Phil Harding*
Producer: Stephen Hague

Gary Moore - Over The Hills And Far Away (1986)

Gary Moore, former member of Thin Lizzy releases his 8th album "Wild Frontier" in 1987. His first studio album after a trip back to his native Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1985, this album has several songs about Ireland and even the music itself is steeped in Celtic roots. The album is dedicated to the memory of Phil Lynott, with the words "For Philip" on the rear cover. This album contains the hit "Over The Hills And Far Away", which reached #20 in the UK Charts.

Song: Over The Hills And Far Away (4:38)
Release: 1986
Label: 10 Records
Genre: Hard Rock
Written-By: Gary Moore
Engineered-By: James "Jimbo" Barton
Produced-By: Peter Collins

Don Dixon - Southside Girl (1986)

Don Dixon is considered to be one of the key producers of what is called the jangle pop movement of the early 1980s. He spent thirteen years as a member of North Carolina cult heroes Arrogance. Around 1983, Dixon attracted attention by co-producing with Mitch Easter, R.E.M.'s landmark debut LP "Murmur" and in 1984 R.E.M.'s follow-up LP "Reckoning". He recorded his solo debut "Most Of The Girls Like To Dance But Only Some Of The Boys Like To" in 1986, a further affirmation of his love of classic pop melodies and spiky, Nick Lowe-inspired word play.

Song: Southside Girl (2:55)
Release: 1986
Label: Mega Records
Genre: Pop
Produced-By: Don Dixon
Written-By: Don Dixon

Eric Carmen - I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (1985)

Eric Carmen is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist. He scored numerous hit songs across the 1970s and 1980s, first as a member of the Raspberries, and then with his solo career. Eric resurfaced on Geffen Records in 1985 with a second self-titled album and a sizeable comeback hit "I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips".

Song: I Wanna Hear It From Your Lips (3:12)
Release: 1985
Label: Geffen Records
Genre: Pop Rock
Written-By: Dean Pitchford
Produced-By: Bob Gaudio

Het Goede Doel - Geboren Voor Het Geluk (1983)

Het Goede Doel is een Nederlandstalige popgroep. De groep was aanvankelijk actief van 1979 tot begin jaren negentig. Opgericht door Henk Temming en Van Herk. Later werd Henk Westbroek er door zijn jeugdvriend Temming als zanger bijgehaald. Hun grootste hit is nog steeds ´Belgie´ uit 1982. In 1983 bracht Het Goede Doel het album "Tempo Doeloe" uit, met de single ´Geboren Voor Het Geluk´ die niet verder kwam dan de Tipparade.

Song: Geboren Voor Het Geluk (5:30)
Release: 1983
Label: CNR Records
Genre: Nederpop
Written-By: Henk Temming, Henk Westbroek
Produced-By: Het Goede Doel / Okkie Huysdens

Phil Everly & Cliff Richard - She Means Nothing To Me (1983)

In 1983, Phil Everly enjoyed significant UK success as a soloist with the album "Phil Everly", recorded mainly in London. Session musicians on the LP included Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler, Rockpile drummer Terry Williams, and keyboard player Pete Wingfield. The track "She Means Nothing To Me", written by John David Williams and featuring Cliff Richard as co-lead vocalist, was a UK Top 10 hit.

Song: She Means Nothing To Me (3:28)
Release: 1983
Label: Capitol Records
Genre: Pop
Written-By: John David
Engineer-By: Neill King , Rod Houison
Producer-By: Stuart Colman

The Jam - Town Called Malice (1982)

The Jam were an English punk rock/mod revival band active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. "Town Called Malice", which boasts a Motown-style bassline somewhat reminiscent of The Supremes' "You Can't Hurry Love", is a song from the album "The Gift" (1982). It was a double A-side single release featuring "Precious" as the flip side. And it reached # 1 in the UK singles chart.

Song: Town Called Malice (2:52)
Release: 1982
Label: Polydor Records
Genre: Mod Revival
Written-By: Paul Weller
Produced-By: Pete Wilson, The Jam

Polle Eduard Band - Cecilia (1981)

Polle Eduard is een Nederlands zanger, muzikant, tekstschrijver en componist. Na onder andere lid te zijn geweest van bands als: Tee Set, De Martino´s, After Tea, Drama en Musicians Union Band, besluit hij om in 1973 solo te gaan. Polle Eduard neemt in 1981 een nieuwe single op met Jan Lohman getiteld ´Cecilia´. Het nummer komt niet verder dan de tipparade

Song: Cecilia (3:47)
Release: 1981
Label: Polydor Records
Genre: Nederpop
Written-By: Polle Eduard
Produced-By: Polle Eduard

Supertramp - Dreamer (Live Version) (1980)

"Dreamer" is a hit single from Supertramp's 1974 album "Crime Of The Century". In 1980, it appeared on their live album "Paris". This live version was also released as a single and hit number 15 on the US charts.

Song: Dreamer (Live Version) (3:15)
Release: 1980
Label: A&M Records
Genre: Pop Rock
Written-By: Rick Davies , Roger Hodgson
Produced-By: Peter Henderson, Russel Pope
Engineered-By: Peter Henderson, Russel Pope

Kenny Loggins - This Is It (1979)

"This Is It" is a song by Kenny Loggins, from his 1979 album "Keep The Fire". It was his third solo album after Loggins & Messina disbanded. It reached number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song features additional vocals by Michael McDonald, who co-wrote the song with Loggins.

Song: This Is It (3:35)
Release: 1979
Label: CBS Records
Genre: Pop
Written By: Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald
Arranged By: Brian Mann
Produced-By: Tom Dowd

Vitesse - Whole Lot Of Travellin' (1980)

Vitesse wordt in 1975 opgericht in Amsterdam door Herman van Boeyen (drummer en zanger. Herman Brood (zang en piano, voormalig Cuby and the Blizzards), Rob ten Bokum (gitaar) en Peter Smid (bas) zijn de andere leden. In het eerste jaar zullen veel gitaristen de band verlaten en komen versterken. Van hun vijfde album "Rock Invader" komen de singles "Rock & Roll Band", en "Whole Lot Of Travellin'".
Vitesse heeft bestaan van 1975 tot en met 1994.

Song: Whole Lot Of Travellin' (4:30)
Release: 1980
Label: Bovema Negram Records
Genre: Pop
Written-By: R.de Queljoe, Herman van Boeyen, W. T. Leerdam
Produced-By: Vitesse, Alfred Vandergarde

Rod Stewart - I Was Only Joking (1978)

"I Was Only Joking" is the name of a song written by Gary Grainger and Rod Stewart. Stewart released it as a track on his 1977 album, "Foot Loose & Fancy Free". "I Was Only Joking" charted as part of a double A-side with "Hot Legs".
The song's lyrics are a reflection of the singer on his love life, detailing how he had been romantically active, but never to the point where he was ready for a serious relationship. Such literary devices as an allusion to Rudolph Valentino are used to support this idea.

Song: I Was Only Joking (4:48)
Release: 1978
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Genre: Pop, Rock
Written By: Gary Grainger, Rod Stewart
Produced By: Tom Dowd

The Spinners - The Rubberband Man (1976)

"The Rubberband Man" is a song recorded by the American vocal group The Spinners
The song, written by producer Thom Bell and Linda Creed, was about Bell's son, who was being teased by his classmates for being overweight. Intended to make his son feel better about his self-image, the song eventually evolved from being about "The Fat Man" to "The Rubberband Man". The last major hit by the Spinners to feature Philippé Wynne on lead vocals, "The Rubberband Man" spent three weeks at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Song: The Rubberband Man (3:33)
Release: 1976
Label: Atlantic Records
Genre: Soul
Written by: Thom Bell, Linda Creed
Producer: Thom Bell

Status Quo - Rain (1976)

"Rain" is a single released by the British Rock band Status Quo in 1976. It was included on, "Blue For You" their the ninth studio album, released in March 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.

Song: Rain (4:30)
Release: 1976
Label: Vertigo Records
Genre: Hard Rock
Written-By: Richard John Parfitt
Producer: Status Quo

Wizzard - Are You Ready Ro Rock (1974)

Wizzard was a Birmingham-based band formed by Roy Wood, former member of The Move and co-founder of Electric Light Orchestra. They were one of the most picturesque groups in the British glam rock era. ´Are You Ready To Rock´ made it to # 8 in the UK charts in 1974.

Song: Are You Ready To Rock 2:27
Release: 1974
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Genre: Glam Rock
Written By: Roy Wood
Producer: Roy Wood

Barry White - Never, Never Gonna Give You Up (1973)

"Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" is a song written and recorded by Barry White. Released as a single from his 1973 album "Stone Gon'", it was a #7 hit in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Song: Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up (3:58)
Release: 1973
Label: 20th Century Records
Genre: Soul
Written By: Barry White
Producer: Barry White
Arranged By: Gene Page

Joe Cocker - Pardon Me Sir (1973)

Joe Cocker is an English rock/blues musician, composer and actor who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of The Beatles. In early 1972, after nearly two years away from music, Cocker went on tour with a group that Chris Stainton had formed. During these tours the group cut the songs that would be part of his newest album, "Joe Cocker", A mixture of live songs and studio recordings, (including the song ´Pardon Me Sir`.

Song: Pardon Me Sir (3:37)
Release: 1973
Label: Cube Records
Genre: Rock
Producer: Denny Cordell
Written-By: Chris Stainton, Joe Cocker

Giorgio Moroder - Son Of My Father (1972)

"Son Of My Father" is a song popularised by Chicory Tip. Giorgio Moroder also recorded it and had a minor hit. Originally written by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte in Italian as "Tu sei mio padre" and recorded under the moniker Giorgio. A copy found its way to studio manager Roger Easterby who persuaded British band Chicory Tip to record it in English.

Song: Son Of My Father (3:47)
Release: 1972
Label: Ariola Records
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Glam Rock
Producer: Giorgio Moroder
Written-By: Michael Holm, Pete Bellotte, Giorgio Moroder

Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull (1970)

Rufus Thomas was an American rhythm and blues, funk and soul singer and comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas and keyboard player Marvell Thomas.
The early 1970s brought him three major hits, including "(Do The) Push and Pull" in 1970, his only number one R&B hit.

Song: (Do The) Push And Pull (Part I) (3:14)
Release: 1970
Label: Stax Records
Genre: Funk, Soul
Arranged By: Carl Hampton
Producer: Al Bell, Tom Nixon
Written-By: Rufus Thomas