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

I Muvrini feat. Sting - Terre D' Oru (Fields Of Gold) (1999)

I Muvrini is a Corsican folk music group who sing traditional Corsican music in their native Corsican language. In 2000, I Muvrini joined up with Sting to record their most famous song, "Terre d'Oru" (English: Fields of Gold).

Song - Terre D' Oru (Fields Of Gold) (3:49)
Label - EMI Records
Genre - Pop Folk
Producer - JB Rongiconi
Arranged By - JB Rongiconi
Written-By - Sting

Natalie Imbruglia - Torn (1997)

"Torn" is a song by the US band Ednaswap from their debut album Ednaswap (1995).
In 1997, Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia covered the song for her debut album "Left Of The Middle, and it became a worldwide hit. For the track, Natalie Imbruglia received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Song - Torn (4:06)
Label - BMG Records
Genre - Pop
Producer - Phil Thornalley
Written-By - Previn, Thornalley, Cutler
Mixed By - Nigel Godrich

Metallica - Mama Said (1996)

"Mama Said" is a Metallica song on the band's sixth album, "Load". The lyrics, written by James Hetfield, represent a man or boy who is learning to find his own way in life away from his mother. The song is almost directly written about Hetfields' difficult relationship with his mother, who died of cancer.

Song - Mama Said (5:19)
Label - Elektra Records
Genre - Hard Rock. Heavy Metal
Producer - Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Written-By - James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Recorded - May 1995 - February 1996, The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California

Paul Weller - Broken Stones (1995)

Paul Weller is an English singer-songwriter, who starts his carriere with the mod/punk-rock band The Jam (1976–1982), Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council (1983–1989). In 1991 he re-established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist.
On his 1995 album "Stanley Road" was taken the single "Broken Stones".

Song - Broken Stones (3:23)
Label - Go! Discs Records
Genre - Pop Rock
Producer - Brendan Lynch, Paul Weller
Written-By - Brendan Lynch, Paul Weller
Engineer - Martin "Max" Heyes

De Dijk - Laaiend Vuur (1994)

In 1994 brengt De Dijk het album "De Blauwe Schuit" uit met daarop de single "Laaiend Vuur". De Dijk breid haar muzikale vocabulaire uit, door het inzetten van een dobro, accordeon en contrabas. Het eindresultaat is een knappe plaat met onder meer cajun & roll, rhythm & blues en funk.

Song - Laaiend Vuur (4:18)
Label - Mercury Records
Genre - Pop
Producer - Antonie Broek

4 Non Blondes - Dear Mr. President (1992)

4 Non Blondes were an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1989.
"Bigger, Better, Faster, More" was the only studio album released in 1992. The first single was "Dear Mr. President". The other singles were, "What´s Up" and "Spaceman".

Song - Dear Mr. President (4:43)
Label - Interscope Records
Genre - Alternative Rock
Producer - David Tickle
Mixing-by - David Tickle

Melissa Etheridge - Like The Way I Do (Live) (1993)

"Like the Way I Do" is a 1988 Melissa Etheridge song and the second single from her debut album Melissa Etheridge.
A live version from "Like The Way I Do" was released in 1993 on a 4 track CD-Single. The other songs were: "Chrome Plated Heart", "Similar Features" and "Bring Me Some Water" .

Song - Like the Way I Do (live) – 10:10
Label - Island Records
Genre - Pop Rock
Producer - Kevin McCormick , Melissa Etheridge
Engineer [Production Assistant] - Greg Decosta
Mixed By - Bob Vogt , Niko Bolas
Mixed By [Assisted By] - Raoul Rogut
Recorded By - Bob Margouleff
Recorded - Live October 11, 1988 the Roxy, Hollywood, California, USA

Garland Jeffreys - The Answer (1991)

Garland Jeffreys is an American singer songwriter of African-American and Puerto Rican ancestry. His music is a unique blend of rock and roll, reggae, blues and soul.
"The Answer" was taken from his album " Don't Call Me Buckwheat" (1991).
It has a soulful, R&B sound, along with a little reggae, doo wop, and gospel thrown in.

Song - The Answer (3:28)
Label - BMG Records
Genre - Blues Rock
Producer - Garland Jeffreys
Written-By - Garland Jeffreys
Edited By - Todd Culver
Engineer - Hugo Dwyer

Something Happens - Parachute (1990)

Something Happens were an Irish pop-rock. Their second album, 1990’s "Stuck Together With God’s Glue" was recorded in Los Angeles, and contains their best known song, "Parachute".

Song - Parachute (4:26)
Label - Virgin Records
Genre - Alternative Rock
Producer - Ed Stasium
Mixed By - Ed Stasium

Daniel Lanois - The Maker (1989)

Daniel Lanois is a Canadian record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, and Willie Nelson. Lanois is best known in his role as a producer, collaborating with Brian Eno, producing a number of albums for U2, including The Joshua Tree. "Acadie" is his debut album. It was largely written and recorded in the city of New Orleans. Lanois sings on it in both French and English. "The Maker" was a single taken from that album.

Song - The Maker (4:11)
Label - Warner Bros. Records
Genre - Blues, Rock
Producer - Daniel Lanois
Written-By - Daniel Lanois

Earth, Wind & Fire - Turn on (The Beat Box) (1988)

"Turn On (The Beat Box)" is a 1988 single from Earth, Wind & Fire, reached number 26 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. It was the only new track on "The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 2" album, released in 1988. "Turn On (The Beat Box)" also features on the soundtrack "Caddyshack 2" from 1988.

Song - Turn on (The Beat Box) (4:39)
Label - CBS Records
Genre - Soul
Producer - Maurice White, Rhett Lawrence
Written by - Rhett Lawrence, Maurice White, Martin Page

John Cougar Mellencamp - Cherry Bomb (1987)

"Cherry Bomb" is a nostalgic but fundamentally happy review of the narrators life - "we were young and we were improving. From "The Lonesome Jubilee" the ninth album by John Mellencamp, released in 1987 on the Mercury Records label. It has considerable country and folk music influences, including the use of steel guitar, violins, accordion and hammond organ.

Song - Cherry Bomb (4:49)
Label - Mercury Records
Genre - Rock
Producer - Don Gehman, John Cougar Mellencamp
Written by - John Mellencamp

Debbie Harry - French Kissin' In The USA (1986)

"French Kissin' in the USA" is a slow tempo ballad from the singer of the band Blondie. It was released on Geffen/Chrysalis Records as the first single from Debbie Harry´s album "Rockbird" from 1986.

Song - French Kissin' In The USA (4:09)
Label - Chrysalis Records
Genre - Synth-Pop
Producer - Seth Justman
Arranged By - Seth Justman
Written-By - Chuck Lorre