“The Greatest Love of All” is a song written by composers Michael Masser (music) and Linda Creed (lyrics). It was originally recorded in 1977 by American singer and guitarist George Benson, who made the song a substantial hit, peaking at #2 on the R&B chart that year, the first R&B chart Top Ten hit for […]
“I Wasn’t the One (Who Said Goodbye)“ is the second single from Agnetha Fältskog’s third English-language solo album, I Stand Alone, released in 1987. The song was a duet with the album’s producer Peter Cetera, the former singer and bass guitar player for the American rock band Chicago. They also recorded a Spanish-language version of […]
“The Last Time” is the first single from Agnetha Fältskog’s third English solo-album I Stand Alone, released in 1987. “The Last Time” was released as both 7 and 12 inch singles, as well as a 3-inch CD. The latter two also featured an extended version of the song. The song contained a different sound from […]
I Stand Alone was the third English language solo album, and tenth overall, by Swedish singer and former ABBA member Agnetha Fältskog. Released in November 1987, the album was produced by Peter Cetera and would be her last for 17 years. Recorded in Los Angeles I Stand Alone was produced by Peter Cetera, the former […]
“Solitaire“ is a song by American singer Laura Branigan. Written by Martine Clémenceau and Diane Warren, produced by Jack White and Robbie Buchanan, it was released in March 1983 as the lead single from Branigan’s second studio album, Branigan 2 (1983). The song originated as a 1981 recording in French by Martine Clémenceau for whom […]
“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” is a song written in 1983 by Doug James and Michael Bolton. The ballad has been recorded by many artists around the world, in several languages, becoming something of a modern pop standard. Instrumental versions of the song have been recorded featuring variously the piano, guitar, saxophone, […]
Branigan 2 is the second album by singer Laura Branigan, released in March 1983. Two hit singles emerged from the album, the dramatic Martine Clémenceau “Solitaire” and her introduction of the ballad “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”. The album improved performed better in the charts than her first album in the U.S., […]
“Up Where We Belong“ is a Platinum-certified, Grammy Award-winning hit song written by Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Will Jennings. It was recorded by Joe Cocker (lead vocals) and Jennifer Warnes (lead and background vocals) for the smash 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman. Album Video Musicians Bass Abraham Laboriel Sr Drums Leon Chancler […]
“Stand by Me” is a song originally performed by American singer-songwriter Ben E. King, written by King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. According to King, the song title is derived and was inspired by a spiritual composition by Sam Cooke called “Stand by Me Father” (although Mike Stoller has stated differently). This spiritual was sung […]
“I Need You” is a single from the selftitled Maurice White album and became a minor hit. It was later featured on the soundtrack for the 1986 film, Armed and Dangerous. Album Video Musicians Bass Abraham Laboriel Sr Drums JR Robinson Guitar Paul Jackson Jr Keyboards Robbie Buchanan Synthesizer Robbie Buchanan Percussion Paulinho Da Costa […]