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Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday (1988)

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" Everyday Is Like Sunday " is the third track of Morrissey's debut solo album, Viva Hate , and the second single to be released by the artist. It made number nine in the UK Singles Chart and remains one of his best-known songs.  Read more about the song

Rod Stewart - Some Guys Have All The Luck (1984)

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" Some Guys Have All the Luck " is a song written by Jeff Fortgang , which has been a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 twice, first by The Persuaders in 1973 reaching #39, then by Rod Stewart in 1984, whose version hit #10. Stewart's version incorporated a vocal refrain from " Ain't Got No Home " by Clarence "Frogman" Henry. Read more about the song

Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven (1978)

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" Too Much Heaven " is a song by the Bee Gees, which was the band's contribution to the "Music for UNICEF " fund. They performed it at the Music for UNICEF Concert on 9 January 1979. The song later found its way to the group's thirteenth original album, Spirits Having Flown . It hit No. 1 in both the United States and Canada. It also rose to the top three in the United Kingdom. In the US, it would become the fourth of six consecutive No. 1s, tying the record set by the Beatles for most consecutive No. 1 songs. Read more about the song

10cc - I'm Not In Love (1975)

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" I'm Not in Love " is a song by English group 10cc, written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman. It is notable for its innovative and distinctive backing track, composed mostly of the band's multitracked vocals. Released in the UK in May 1975 as the second single from the band's third album The Original Soundtrack, it became the second of the group's three number-one singles in the UK between 1973 and 1978, topping the UK singles chart for two weeks. The song was also the band's breakthrough hit worldwide, reaching number one in Ireland and Canada and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, as well as reaching the top ten in Australia, New Zealand and several European countries. Read more about the song

Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine (1991)

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" You Could Be Mine " is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, featured on their 1991 fourth studio album Use Your Illusion II . It was released as the band's seventh single, and the first from the Use Your Illusion albums, in June 1991. Backed with " Civil War " from Use Your Illusion II , the single reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the UK Singles Chart. The song was originally released as the theme song for director James Cameron's 1991 film, Terminator 2: Judgment Day . Read more about the song

Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well (1987)

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"Wishing Well" is a song by Terence Trent D'Arby. The second single from the 1987 album Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby , the song reached number one on both the Soul Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100 on May 7, 1988. " Wishing Well " was certified "Gold", indicating sales of 500,000, by the Recording Industry Association of America in October 1991. Read more about the song

Ryan Paris - Dolce Vita (1983)

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"Dolce Vita" is a song, by Italian musician Ryan Paris, released as a single in 1983. The song was composed by Pierluigi Giombini, the same composer, producer, arranger and keyboard player of " I Like Chopin " and " Masterpiece ". It reached the top 10 in many countries. The music video was filmed on-location in Paris. Read more about the song

Bon Jovi - It's My Life (2000)

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"It's My Life " is Bon Jovi's first single from the album Crush . It was released on May 23, 2000. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Max Martin. The song charted in the top 10 across several countries. Though the band had moved away from the glam-oriented sound with 1992's Keep the Faith , it has the distinction of making Bon Jovi one of the only bands once classified as 1980s glam metal to reach the top 40 in the 2000s, a testament to how the song managed to introduce the band to a new, younger fanbase. The song is arguably their most well known post-1980s hit single and it has been performed live at almost all shows since its release. Read more about the song

Symbol [Prince] - Most Beautiful Girl In The World (1994)

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" The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" is the lead single from Prince's 1995 album The Gold Experience . It was his first release since changing his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol. With the consent of Prince's usual record distributor Warner Bros. Records, " The Most Beautiful Girl in the World " was released by NPG Records and Edel Music and independently distributed by Bellmark Records, under the control and guidance of Music of Life as a one-off single. Liza Hopkins. Read more about the song

Maria McKee - Show Me Heaven (1990)

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" Show Me Heaven " is a song written by Maria McKee, Eric Rackin and Jay Rifkin recorded by McKee for the soundtrack to the movie Days of Thunder (which was released in June 1990). It was later covered by Robin Zander, Laura Branigan, and other artists.  Read more about the song

John Cougar - Jack & Diane (1982)

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" Jack & Diane " is a 1982 hit rock song written and performed by American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, then performing as "John Cougar." It appears on Mellencamp's album American Fool . It was chosen by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as one of the Songs of the Century. The single spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982, and, to date, is Mellencamp's most successful hit single. Read more about the song

Skunk Anansie - Secretly (1999)

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" Secretly " is a song by Skunk Anansie and the second single from their album Post Orgasmic Chill . It was released in May 1999. CD1 came with an interactive element featuring the video. The song was played during the closing credits to the film Cruel Intentions and is included on the film's soundtrack album. The video for the single drew heavily on the film. Read more about the song

Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing (1993)

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" I Have Nothing " is a song by American singer Whitney Houston, released as the third single from The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1992) on February 20, 1993, by Arista Records. The song was written by David Foster and Linda Thompson, and produced by Foster. The song is a richly orchestrated power ballad about deep love and the confusion that happens to lovers because of the different perceptions of women and men when it comes to commitment to one's lover. Read more about the song

Guns N' Roses - Patience (1989)

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" Patience " is a song by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which appears on the album G N' R Lies and was released as a single in 1989. The song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is played using three acoustic guitars and was recorded in a single session by producer Mike Clink. A music video of the song was shot and appears on the band's music video DVD, Welcome to the Videos . The music and lyrics were both written by Izzy Stradlin. Read more about the song

Katrina and The Waves - Walking On Sunshine (1985)

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" Walking on Sunshine " is a song written by Kimberley Rew for Katrina and the Waves' 1983 eponymous debut full-length album. The re-recorded version was at first released on the band's 1985 self-titled album as the album's second single and reached No. 4 in Australia, No. 9 in the United States, and No. 8 in the United Kingdom. It was the Waves' first U.S. top 40 hit, and their biggest success in the United Kingdom until " Love Shine a Light " (1997). Conceived of as a ballad, Katrina decided to belt the song out. Read more about the song

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jamming (1977)

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" Jamming " is a song by the reggae band Bob Marley & the Wailers from their 1977 album Exodus . The song also appears on the compilation album Legend . The song was re-released 10 years later as a tribute to Bob Marley and was again a hit, as in the Netherlands, where it was classified in the charts for 4 weeks. In Jamaican patois the word jamming refers to a getting together or celebration. It is still receiving moderate airplay from adult alternative stations. Read more about the song