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Billy Idol - Cradle Of Love (1990)

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"Cradle of Love" is a rock song written by Billy Idol and David Werner for Idol's 1990 fourth studio album Charmed Life . The song is the album's sixth track, and was released as its first single. The song became one of Idol's biggest hits in the United States, where it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, but stalled at No. 34 in Idol's native UK Single Chart. It was also Idol's first, and (so far) only No. 1 hit on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the U.S. Read more about the song

David Bowie - Absolute Beginners (1986)

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" Absolute Beginners " was the theme tune to the film of the same name (itself an adaptation of the book Absolute Beginners ), composed and performed by David Bowie. Bowie was good friends with the film's director, Julien Temple (who had worked with him in 1984 on the Jazzin' for Blue Jean short film), and landed both the supporting role of Vendice Partners , and the deal to record the theme tune. Read more about the song

Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin') 1980

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" Master Blaster (Jammin) " is a 1980 single by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder from his 1980 album Hotter than July . The song, built on a heavy reggae feel, is an ode to reggae legend Bob Marley; Wonder had been performing live with Marley (billing him as an opening act) on his US tour in the fall of that year. Lyrics mention " children of Jah " and the end of the civil war in Zimbabwe. Stevie also plays drums on the track. Read more about the song

SASH! - Encore Un Fois (1997)

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" Encore une fois " (French for one more time) is a song by international DJ team Sash!. It was released in January 1997 as the second single from the album, It's My Life - The Album. It found huge success in clubs throughout the world and is considered one of Sash!'s biggest hits to date. The song also features vocals in French by German vocalist Sabine Ohmes. Read more about the song

Whitney Houston - I'm Every Woman (1993)

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Whitney Houston recorded "I'm Every Woman " for The Bodyguard soundtrack. Houston's version was produced by Narada Michael Walden, with additional production by David Cole and Robert Clivillés. It was released as Houston's second single from the soundtrack in January 1993.The difference is the first verse " Whatever you want, whatever you need.. "where Houston contributed to the song. CHAKA KHAN original version Read more about the song

INXS - Mystify (1989)

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" Mystify " is a song by Australian rock band INXS, and is the fifth (and last) single from their 1987 album Kick .The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the first sessions for Kick . The song was first previewed to Australian audiences on the Australian Made tour in January 1987. Read more about the song

Go West - We Close Our Eyes (1985)

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"We Close Our Eyes" is a song by British pop band Go West, composed by both members Peter Cox and Richard Drummie. Recognizable by its synthesizer hook, it was the first single from their début album Go West . The single was promoted by a music video directed by Godley & Creme. This video included the band members performing the song in front of dancing wooden dolls. Read more about the song

Moby - Natural Blues (2000)

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" Natural Blues " is a song by American electronica musician Moby, released as the fifth single from his 1999 studio album Play . It samples " Trouble So Hard " by American folk singer Vera Hall. It was first released in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 11. Read more about the song

Simply Red - Never Never Love (1996)

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Life is the fifth studio album by British band Simply Red, released in 1995. The lead single " Fairground " became their first number 1 hit in the UK. Due to this success, the album also made #1 on the UK album chart. It also included " We're in This Together ", the official theme song for Euro '96. This was also the last album to feature band member Fritz McIntyre. Read more about the album