Old Playlist

English singer Joe Cocker's version of " With a Little Help from My Friends " was a radical re-arrangement of the original, in a slower, 6/8 meter, using different chords in the middle eight, and a lengthy instrumental introduction (featuring drums by Procol Harum's B.J. Wilson, guitar lines from Jimmy Page, and organ by Tommy Eyre). Cocker performed the song at Woodstock in 1969 and that performance was included in the documentary film, Woodstock. Read more about the song

"State of Shock" is a 1984 hit single by The Jacksons featuring frontman Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. It was written by Jackson and guitarist Randy Hansen. "State of Shock" charted at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. Read more about the song

"Another Brick in the Wall" is the title of three songs set to variations of the same basic theme, on Pink Floyd's 1979 rock opera, The Wall , subtitled Part 1 (working title "Reminiscing"), Part 2 (working title "Education"), and Part 3 (working title "Drugs"). All parts were written by Pink Floyd's bassist, Roger Waters. Part II is a protest song against rigid schooling in general and boarding schools in the UK in particular. It was also released as a single and provided the band's only number-one hit in the United Kingdom, the United States, West Germany and many other countries. . Read more about the song

"Yé ké yé ké" is a song by Guinean singer Mory Kanté. It was released in 1987 as a single from his third studio album Akwaba Beach. The song became an international hit, it was one of Africa's best-ever selling hits as well as being a European number one in 1988, making it the first ever African single to sell over one million copies. The song was a top five hit in France, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands where it topped the chart for two consecutive weeks. Read more about the song

"It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" is a song recorded, written, and produced by American musician Lenny Kravitz for his second studio album, Mama Said (1991). Released as the album's second single in June 1991, the song is a mid-tempo ballad, musically inspired by Motown, Philly soul, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The horn line at the end is actually performed by the Phenix Horns from Earth, Wind & Fire. " That song just came out one day, and I knew it had a classic vibe. And I still love that song very much today ", Kravitz said in an interview for VivaMusic.com in 2000. The line is based on a Yogiism, or quotation from Yogi Berra: " It ain't over 'til it's over. " It was his first Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 of his career, and his highest peak in the chart. Read more about the song

" I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For " is a song by the Irish rock band U2. It is the second track from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree and was released as the album's second single in May 1987. The song was a hit, becoming the band's second consecutive number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 while peaking at number six on the UK Singles Chart. Read more about the song

" Rockit " is a composition recorded by Herbie Hancock. It was released as a single from his 1983 album Future Shock. The composition was written by Hancock, bass guitarist Bill Laswell, and synthesizer/drum machine programmer Michael Beinhorn. Read more about the song

" Nothing as It Seems " is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Written by bassist Jeff Ament, " Nothing as It Seems " was released on April 25, 2000 as the first single from the band's sixth studio album, Binaural (2000). The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song also appears on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror ( Greatest Hits 1991–2003 ). Read more about the song

" Girls & Boys " is a 1994 song by British rock band Blur. It was released as the lead single from the group's third album Parklife . Charting at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, " Girls & Boys " was Blur's first top 5 hit and their most successful single until " Country House " reached number 1 the following year. Read more about the song

" Blaze of Glory (Theme from Young Guns II) " is a song by Jon Bon Jovi which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Mainstream rock chart in 1990, his only chart-topper away from his band Bon Jovi. The song also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. " Blaze of Glory " also topped the ARIA music chart in Australia for a total of six weeks, and reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart. Read more about the song

" On My Own " was a Billboard #1 hit duet by singers Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald when it was released as a single in 1986. It was released from LaBelle's first platinum album, Winner in You and was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and his former wife Carole Bayer Sager. The song was originally recorded by singer Dionne Warwick for inclusion on her album Friends . It is unclear why the song was not included on the final tracklist. The song was based on a relationship that had reached its end with both parties going their separate ways in a melancholy state with the occasional option of coming back together again one day. Read more about the song

Electronic musician Moby released " Run On " as the second single from his studio album Play . In the US, " Run On " was released as a double A-side with " Honey ". The vocal content of the song comes from a 1949 Columbia Records #30203 recording of " Run On For A Long Time " by Bill Landford and the Landfordairs, and features a mix of house music and instrumental music. Read more about the song

" 19 " is a song by British musician Paul Hardcastle released as the first single from his self-titled third studio album Paul Hardcastle (1985). Read more about the song

" Kiss the Rain " is a song by English recording artist Billie Myers, from her debut album Growing, Pains . It was released in 1997 as the lead single of the album by Universal Records. The song, produced by Desmond Child, is considered Myers' signature song and is her only notable hit. It was included in Season 2, Episode 2, " Crossroads " of the WB's 1990's teen drama Dawson's Creek. Read more about the song

" Everything About You " is rock band Ugly Kid Joe's first hit. It originally appeared on their 1991 EP, As Ugly as They Wanna Be . It gained popularity after being featured in the 1992 hit film Wayne's World and was later included on the band's full-length debut album America's Least Wanted , which was also released in 1992. " Everything About You" was also featured in the Band Hero Nintendo DS soundtrack. Read more about the song

" Circle in the Sand " is a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle and released in 1988 from her album Heaven on Earth. Read more about the song

" When Doves Cry " is a song by the American musician Prince, and the lead single from his 1984 album Purple Rain . It was a worldwide hit, and his first American number one single, topping the charts for five weeks. According to Billboard magazine, it was the top-selling single of the year. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, shipping two-million units in the United States. It was the last single released by a solo artist to receive such certification before the certification requirements were lowered in 1989. Read more about the song

" Underwater Love " is a 1997 song by the English band, Smoke City. First released in 1994, the song did not receive recognition until its appearance in a Levi's commercial, upon which it was positively received critically and charted in ten countries. Read more about the song

" I Touch Myself " is a song written and recorded by the Australian rock band Divinyls. It was released in December 1990 as the lead single from their fifth album, diVINYLS, and is a paean to female masturbation. The single achieved great success, reaching number four on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the number one position in their native country, Australia. The song was written by Divinyls bandmembers Christina Amphlett and Mark McEntee and professional songwriters Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg. It has since been covered by numerous artists. Read more about the song

" Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now " is a pop song performed by British singer Samantha Fox and written and produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman. It was released as the first single from Samantha’s eponymous second album, Samantha Fox, in the spring of 1987. Read more about the song

"I'm Still Standing" is a song by British rock musician Elton John, from his Platinum-certified 1983 album, Too Low for Zero. Read more about the song

" Oops!... I Did It Again " is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her 2000 second studio album of the same name. It was released on March 27, 2000, by JIVE Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub. "Oops!... I Did It Again" is a song that lyrically speaks of a female who views love as a game, and she decides to use that to her advantage by playing with her lover's emotions. Its bridge features a dialogue which references the blockbuster film Titanic (1997). Read more about the song

Kadoc released a dance/electronic track " The Nighttrain " with samples from the James Brown recording. Read more about the song

" Dangerous " is a song by the Swedish rock duo Roxette. Written by Per Gessle, the song was released as the fifth and final single from their second studio album Look Sharp! (1988). Gessle penned it just before Roxette's first tour in 1987. Released at the end of 1989, it was the group's third top 10 showing on the Billboard Hot 100, spending two weeks at #2 in February 1990, kept from the #1 spot by Janet Jackson's Escapade. The music video was performed in the ruins of Borgholm Castle. It was released as a double A-side in the UK, alongside Listen to Your Heart. Read more about the song

" Why Can't This Be Love " is a song by Van Halen, off the album 5150 , the band's first with lead singer Sammy Hagar, who had replaced founding member David Lee Roth in late 1985. It was the initial single from that album, released in March 1986. It was released on both 7" and 12" single formats, the 12" single featuring an extended version of the song. Read more about the song