“All Right“ is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. It was released in January 1983 as the lead single from the album, Another Page. The song was featured in the NBA footage bloopers during the 1982–83 season. Another Page is Christopher Cross’ second studio album, recorded in 1982 and released in […]
“Gettin’ Ready for Love” is a 1977 hit song by Diana Ross. It was the first single from her Baby It’s Me LP. The song reached #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #29 in Canada. It also charted in the UK, reaching #23. “Gettin’ Ready for Love” was a much bigger hit on […]
“Human Nature” is a song performed by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The lyrics describe a passer-by in New York City. It was written and composed by Steve Porcaro and John Bettis, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the fifth single from the singer’s sixth solo album, “Thriller” (1982). Initially, Porcaro had recorded a […]
“Rainy Night in Georgia” is a song written by Tony Joe White in 1962 and popularized by R&B vocalist Brook Benton in 1970. In a January 17, 2014 interview with music journalist Ray Shasho, Tony Joe White explained the thought process behind the making of “Rainy Night in Georgia” and “Polk Salad Annie”. When I […]
“I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)“ (also known as “I Keep Forgettin’“) is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, from his debut album If That’s What It Takes. It was written by McDonald and Ed Sanford. Its similarity to the earlier song “I Keep Forgettin’”, by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, recorded by […]
Heart (Stop Beating In Time) is a song originally written by the BeeGees and released by Leo Sayer in 1982. Musicians Bass Abraham Laboriel Sr Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Drums Casey Scheuerell Guitar Steve Lukather Piano Robbie Buchanan Synthesizer Robbie Buchanan Synthesizer Michael Boddicker Background Vocals Marcy Levy Background Vocals Richard Page Background Vocals Steve […]
“Turn Your Love Around“ is a vocal pop/R&B single by George Benson. The song was written to help fill out Benson’s 1981 greatest hits album, The George Benson Collection. The song won a Best R&B Song Grammy Award at the 25th Grammy Awards in 1983 for Bill Champlin, Jay Graydon, and Steve Lukather as its […]
“You Should Hear How She Talks About You“ is a song performed by American singer Melissa Manchester from her album Hey Ricky. First recorded by Charlie Dore for her 1981 Listen! album, “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” was written by Dean Pitchford and Thomas R. Snow. According to lyricist Pitchford the song’s […]
“Dirty Laundry“ is a hit song written by Don Henley and Danny Kortchmar, from Henley’s debut solo album I Can’t Stand Still, released in 1982. The song hit #1 on the Billboard Top Album Tracks chart in October 1982, prior to being issued as a 45. Lyrically, the song describes mass media sensationalism and yellow […]
“99“ is a song by the American rock band Toto. The song appeared on the Hydra album in 1979. When released as a single, it reached number 26 on the Billboard charts. The song was written as a tribute to George Lucas’ film THX 1138 and the music video resembles a scene in the movie. […]