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

The Notting Hillbillies - Your Own Sweet Way (1990)

The Notting Hillbillies was a country music project formed by Mark Knopfler, who was then lead guitarist and singer of the Dire Straits, with Brendan Croker, Steve Phillips, and Knopfler's bandmate Guy Fletcher. They made just one album, Missing...Presumed Having a Good Time. It inlcude their most known hit " Your Own Sweet Way".

Artist:  The Notting Hillbillies
Song:  Your Own Sweet Way (3:48)
Release:  1990
Label:  Vertigo
Genre:  Blues Rock
Producer:  Guy Fletcher, Mark Knopfler
Written -by:  Mark Knopfler

Roachford - Cuddly Toy (1989)

Roachford formed in 1987, the line-up was Andrew Roachford (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Chris Taylor (drums), Hawi Gondwe (guitars) and Derrick Taylor (bass guitar). By 1988 the band were touring supporting acts such as Terence Trent D'Arby and The Christians.
"Cuddly Toy" is the debut single, taken from their self-titled debut studio album.
"Cuddly Toy" was first released in June 1988. In January 1989, the song was re-released and became the band's biggest hit.

Artist:  Roachford
Song:  Cuddly Toy (3:45)
Release:  1989
Label:  CBS
Genre:  Pop, Dance-Rock
Producer:  Michael H. Brauer, Andrew Roachford, Fayney
Writer(s):  Andrew Roachford

Alexander O'Neal & Cherelle - Never Knew Love Like This (1988)

In 1987, Alexander O´ Neal released the album "Hearsay". It yielded the first single "Fake". The follow-up, "Criticize", and the third single, "Never Knew Love Like This", another duet with Cherrelle. It was the second time Alexander O'Neal and Cherrelle sang together. They sang "Saturday Love" together back in 1985.

Artist:  Alexander O'Neal and Cherelle
Song:  Never Knew Love Like This (5:09)
Release:  1988
Label:  Tabu
Genre:  Soul
Producer:  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Written-By:  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

Kyle - Let's Get Away From Here (1986)

Artist:  Kyle
Song:  Let's Get Away From Here (3:27)
Release:  1986
Label:  Polydor
Genre:  Pop, Soul
Producer:  Richard de Bois
Written-By:   Freddy Heineken, Pamela Phillips-Oland, Vincent Falcone



Kyle (Boynton) is a singer/dancer, who´s been working in holland for a few years in the mid eighties. His debut release single ´Let´s Get Away From Here´ (a smooth soul/pop song), never made the Top-40.

Radio Java - Fool (1984)

Artist:  Radio Java
Song:  Fool (4:02)
Release: 1984
Label:  Carrere
Genre:  Synthpop
Producer:  Tony Clark




Radio Java formed in the first half of the eighties. Comprising Tony Moore, Steve Price and Johnny Sequins, they started gigging all over London until they signed to Carrere Records. They recorded their debut album "Some Of The parts" at Abbey Road Studios in London. A Dutch DJ bought a copy of their second single 'Fool', (a beautiful orchestral ballad(, and started to play it on Dutch radio. The group flew over to promote the song on Dutch TV, but despite an appearance in the Dutch Tipparade (the 'bubbling under' singles chart), it didn't become a hit.

The S.O.S. Band - Tell Me If You Still Care (1983)

The S.O.S. Band is an American musical ensemble, founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977. Originally known as Santa Monica, the 'SOS' initialism in the band's name stands for Sounds of Success.
The band, fronted by Mary Davis, was initially famous for the hit "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" in 1980. In 1983, they joined forces with then new production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who went on to craft a string of R&B hits for the group, including "Just Be Good to Me" and "Tell Me If You Still Care", from their fourth album "On The Rise" in 1983.
The Jam-Lewis-produced S.O.S. Band hits, are notable for popularizing the use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine (and its distinctive cowbell sound) in popular music.

Artist:  The S.O.S. Band
Song:  Tell Me If You Still Care (5:01)
Release:  1983
Label:  Tabu Records
Genre:  Soul, Funk
Producer:  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Written-By:  J. Harris III, Terry Lewis

Donald Fagen - New Frontier (1982)

Donald Fagen is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder, lead singer, and the principal songwriter of the rock band Steely Dan, along with partner Walter Becker.
After Steely Dan's breakup in 1981, Fagen released his critically acclaimed solo debut album, "The Nightfly", in October 1982. Its premiere single was "I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)". The follow-up single, "New Frontier" was aided by a popular MTV music video.
Donald Fagen's connective thread on the Nightfly is futurist nostalgia for the "New Frontier" as anticipated from the prosperous vantage point of late-'50s America. This track features the amazing bass work of Abe Laboriel. Transcription by Lionel Gibaudan.

Artist:  Donald Fagen
Song:  New Frontier (6:21)
Release:  1982
Label:  Warner Bros. Records – 7-29792
Genre:   Pop, Fusion
Producer:   Gary Katz
Mastered:   By Steve Smart
Written-By:   Donald Fagen

Johnny Bristol - Take Me There (1981)

Artist:  Johnny Bristol
Title:  Take Me Down (4:10)
Year:  1981
Label:  Hansa International
Released:  1981
Genre:  Soul
Producer:  Gus Dudgeon
Written-By:  J.P.  Pennington, M. Gray



Johnny Bristol was an American musician, most famous as a songwriter and record producer for the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a native of Morganton, North Carolina. Performed in duo, Johnny & Jackey in the late 50´s.
In the mid 1960s, Motown had absorbed Tri-Phi and Bristol began working with Fuqua as a songwriter and producer.
Bristol left Motown in 1973 to join CBS as a producer. Johnny Bristol's main market was in Europe by the early 1980s.
A deal for Ariola/Hansa saw him score with club hits "Love No Longer Has a Hold on Me" and "Take Me Down".

Blondie - Rapture (1981)

Artist:   Blondie
Title:   Rapture
Year:   1981
Genre:   Disco, Rap
Label:   Chrysalis
Producer:   Mike Chapman





"Rapture" is a single by the American new wave band Blondie. It was released in January 1981 and was the second and final song to be released from the band's 1980 top 10 album "Autoamerican".
"Rapture" is a combination of new wave, disco, jazz, pop, and rap music, with the rap section forming an extended coda. While it was not the first single featuring rapping to be commercially successful, it was the first to top the charts. Its lyrics include references to hip-hop pioneers Fab Five Freddy and Grandmaster Flash.

Super Jones - Neon Light (1979)

Superjones, een band uit Utrecht (1978-1981).
Bezetting: Geert Jan Westenbrink (zang) (ex-Da Capo), Han Bavinck (sologitaar) (ex-Carlsberg), Anthonie de Bruine (gitaar), Stephan Wienjus (basgitaar), Hans Boosman (ex-Jenner Band) (drums) Stephan Wienjus ging naar Ferdy Lancee en Het Goede Doel. Hans Boosman ging naar Het Goede Doel. Geert Jan Westenbrink ging naar Jan Rot's Ratata en Mazy Lane Mazy Lane-Asian.

Artist:   Superjones
Title:   Neon Lights (3:45)
Year:   1979
Label:   EMI
Genre:   Pop
Producer:   Paul Post
Written-By:   Han Bavinck
Engineer:   Michael Beekman

Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder - Pops, We Love You (1978)

Artist:   Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder
Title:   Pops, We Love You (3:59)
Year:   1978
Label:   Motown Records
Genre:   Soul
Produced:   Pam Sawyer, Marilyn Mcleod
Written by:   Pam Sawyer, Marilyn Mcleod

"Pops, We Love You (A Tribute to Father)" is a 1978 single recorded and released by Motown stars Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder, issued as a tribute to the late Berry "Pops" Gordy, Sr., father of Motown founder Berry Gordy, who had died that year after a long battle with cancer.