Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The Best of Rick Springfield

The Best of Rick Springfield

The Best of Rick Springfield has many of his popular 80s songs. Some of my favorites are "Jessie's Girl", "I've Done Everything For You", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Affair of the Heart", "Love Somebody", and "Rock of Life".

Sunday, February 17, 2008

The Very Best of Kool & the Gang

The Very Best of Kool & the Gang

This collection has many of Kool & the Gang's songs from the 70s and 80s. Some of my favorite 70s songs are "Ladies Night", "Jungle Boogie", and "Hollywood Swinging". The 80s songs "Celebration", "Get Down On It", "Joanna", "Fresh", and "Cherish".

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: The Greatest Hits of Kenny Loggins

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: The Greatest Hits of Kenny Loggins

This collection has songs by Kenny Loggins from the 70s to the 90s. Some of my favorite 70s songs are "This Is It" and "Whenever I Call You Friend" (with Stevie Nicks). The 80s songs "Footloose", "Danger Zone". The 90s song "Conviction of the Heart".

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Bruce Springsteen - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many of Bruce Springsteen's songs from the 70s to the 90s. Some 70s songs I like are "Born to Run", and "Badlands". Some 80s songs I like are "Born in the U.S.A.", "My Hometown", "Dancing in the Dark", "Glory Days", and "Hungry Heart". I also like his Born in the U.S.A. album.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Cinderella - Rocked, Wired & Bluesed: The Greatest Hits

Rocked, Wired & Bluesed: The Greatest Hits

This collection has many songs by Cinderella from the 80s and 90s. Their music is glam rock, hard rock, and blues rock. Some songs I like are "Night Songs", "Nobody's Fool", "Shake Me", "Gypsy Road", and "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)".

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John

Magic: The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John has many popular songs from the 70s and 80s in pop and country music. Some of my favorite 70s songs on this collection are "Suddenly" (with Cliff Richard), "I Honestly Love You", "Have You Never Been Mellow", "Let Me Be There", "Hopelessly Devoted to You", "Summer Nights" (with John Travolta and cast), and "The Grease Megamix" (with John Travolta). The 80s songs "Magic", "Xanadu" (with Electric Light Orchestra), "Physical", and "Heart Attack".

Belinda Carlisle - Her Greatest Hits

Her Greatest Hits

This collection has many of Belinda Carlisle's songs from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Circle in the Sand", "Heaven Is a Place On Earth", "Mad About You", "Leave a Light On", "I Get Weak", "Summer Rain", and "Live Your Life Be Free".

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Gloria Estefan - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many popular songs by Gloria Estefan from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "Conga", "Words Get in the Way", "Can't Stay Away From You", "Anything for You", "Here We Are", and "Don't Wanna Lose You". I also like her Let It Loose album. Her Spanish language album Mi Tierra is on my World Music blog.

Friday, January 11, 2008

The Very Best of Christopher Cross

The Very Best of Christopher Cross

This collection has songs from the 70s to the 90s by Christopher Cross. Some of my favorites are the 70s songs "Sailing", "Ride Like the Wind", and "Never Be the Same". The 80s song "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)". Some other songs I like are "Is There Something", "Think of Laura", and "All Right".

George Michael - Faith

Faith

Faith is my favorite George Michael album. From 1987, it has many of his popular songs. "Faith", "Father Figure", "I Want Your Sex" (Parts I & II), "Kissing a Fool", and "One More Try". The 2011 edition also has remixes, instrumental versions of some songs and a live version of "Love's in Need of Love Today".

Wham! - Make It Big

Make It Big

This 1984 album by Wham! is my favorite. It has some of their best songs. Some of my favorites are "Everything She Wants", "Careless Whisper" (feat. George Michael), "Freedom", and "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". Other songs here are "Heartbeat", "Like a Baby", "If You Were There", and "Credit Card Baby".

Sunday, January 6, 2008

The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates

The Very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates

This collection has many songs from the 70s and 80s by Daryl Hall & John Oates. Their songs are many different music genres, including soul, rock, R&B, pop, and others. Some of my favorites are "Maneater", "Rich Girl", "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", "Private Eyes", "Kiss on My List", "You Make My Dreams", "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)", and "Say It Isn't So".

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Europe - The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown

This is my favorite 80s album by rock band Europe. From 1986, it has some of their most popular songs; "Carrie" and "The Final Countdown". Some other songs I like are "Rock the Night", "Cherokee", and "Heart Of Stone". The 2001 edition also has live versions of "The Final Countdown", "Danger on the Track", and "Carrie".

Paula Abdul - Greatest Hits: Straight Up!

Greatest Hits: Straight Up!

This collection has Paula Abdul's songs from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorite 80s songs are "Forever Your Girl", "Straight Up", "Cold Hearted", "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me", and "Opposites Attract". The 90s songs "Rush Rush" and "The Promise of a New Day".

Taylor Dayne - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has songs by Taylor Dayne from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorite 80s songs are "Tell It to My Heart", "I'll Always Love You", "Prove Your Love", "Love Will Lead You Back", and "Don't Rush Me". The 90s song "Can't Get Enough of Your Love".

Monday, December 31, 2007

Janet Jackson - Design of a Decade 1986/1996

Design of a Decade 1986/1996

Janet Jackson is one of my favorite music artists. This collection has many of her songs from her previous three albums. Some of my favorite 80s songs are "Nasty", "What Have You Done for Me Lately", "Rhythm Nation", "Escapade", "Miss You Much", and "When I Think of You". The 90s songs "That's the Way Love Goes" and the previously unreleased songs "Runaway" and "Twenty Foreplay". A very nice collection for all Janet Jackson fans. I also like her Control and Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 albums, and her Live in Hawaii concert. Her 2008 album Discipline is on my New Music blog.

Lionel Richie - The Definitive Collection

The Definitive Collection

This collection has Lionel Richie's songs from the 70s to the 00s, along with some 70s songs with the Commodores. Some of my favorite 70s songs are "Easy", "Three Times a Lady", and "Still". The 80s songs "Running with the Night", "Hello", "Truly", "Say You, Say Me", "All Night Long (All Night)", "Endless Love", (with Diana Ross), and "Dancing on the Ceiling". I also like the 00s song "Angel".

Journey - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has songs by rock band Journey from the 70s and 80s. Some of my favorite songs are "Only the Young", "Don't Stop Believin'", "Any Way You Want It", "Who's Crying Now", "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)", and "Open Arms".

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

The Essential Judas Priest

The Essential Judas Priest

This is a collection of Judas Priest music from the 70s to the 00s. My favorite 70s song is "Hell Bent for Leather". The 80s songs are "You've Got Another Thing Comin'", "Breaking the Law", "Jawbreaker", "Hot Rockin'", and "The Hellion". The 00s song "Judas Rising".

Saturday, December 22, 2007

The Power Station

The Power Station

This is my favorite album by The Power Station. From 1985, it has my favorite song by them; "Some Like It Hot". Some other songs I like are "Lonely Tonight", "Get It On (Bang a Gong)", "Get It On", "Murderess", and "The Heat Is On". The 2005 edition also has remixes, a DVD of their videos, and a live performance from 1985.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Debbie Gibson - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has songs by 80s teen pop singer Debbie Gibson from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Only in My Dreams", "Foolish Beat", "Lost in Your Eyes", "Out of the Blue", and "Shake Your Love". Also here is extended mixes and versions of a few songs.

Exposé - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many songs by Exposé from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Come Go With Me", "Point of No Return", "Let Me Be the One", "What You Don't Know", "Exposed to Love", and "Seasons Change". Also here are remixes of "Come Go With Me" and "Point of No Return".

Monday, December 17, 2007

Laura Branigan - The Best of Branigan

The Best of Branigan

This collection has Laura Branigan's songs from the 80s and 90s. My favorite songs are "Self Control" and "Gloria". Some other songs I like are "Power of Love", "The Lucky One", "Solitaire", "Over You", "Dim All the Lights", and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You". I also like her Self Control album.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

The Best of Sade

The Best of Sade

This collection has songs by band Sade from the 80s and 90s, including their 80s song "Smooth Operator". Their songs are jazz, R&B, soul, and adult contemporary. Some other songs I like are "Paradise", "The Sweetest Taboo", "Jezebel", "Your Love Is King", and "Love Is Stronger Than Pride".

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Madonna - The Immaculate Collection

The Immaculate Collection

This is a great collection of Madonna's songs from the 80s and 90s. Some of my favorites are "Borderline", "Like a Virgin", "Like a Prayer", "Into the Groove", "Material Girl", "Crazy for You", "Papa Don't Preach", "La Isla Bonita", "Vogue", and "Express Yourself". Many other songs are here. I also like her Like a Prayer album and Sticky & Sweet Tour concert. Her new 2008 album Hard Candy is on my New Music blog.

The Cover Girls - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

The collection has many popular 80s and 90s pop and freestyle songs by The Cover Girls. Songs here are "Show Me", "Because of You", "Inside Outside", Promise Me", "My Heart Skips a Beat", "No One in This World", We Can't Go Wrong", "Funk Boutique", "Wishing on a Star", "Thank You", and "I Need Your Lovin'".

Pure 80's Dance

Pure 80's Dance

This collection has many popular 80s songs in music genres of funk, hip hop, electro, Eurodance, freestyle, synthpop, and many others. Some songs I like are "One More Shot" by C-Bank, "Let the Music Play" by Shannon, "Show Me", by The Cover Girls, "When I Hear Music" by Debbie Deb, "Dreamin'" by Will to Power, "Pump Up the Jam" by Technotronic, "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Point of No Return" by Exposé, and "Word Up" by Cameo.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Beastie Boys - Solid Gold Hits

Solid Gold Hits

This is a good collection of the Beastie Boys hits from the 80s to the 00s. My favorite songs are "So What'cha Want" and "Sabotage". Some other songs I like are "No Sleep 'till Brooklyn", "Brass Monkey", and "Fight for Your Right". Many other songs are on this collection. More 80s hip hop music is on my 80s Hip Hop blog.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Guns N' Roses - Live: Era '87-'93

Live: Era '87-'93

Live: Era '87-'93 has live versions of Guns N' Roses songs from the 80s and 90s. It is one of the best live albums. Some of my favorite songs are "Welcome to the Jungle", "Sweet Child o' Mine", "My Michelle", "Pretty Tied Up", "Paradise City", "You Could be Mine", "It's So Easy", "Out ta Get Me", "November Rain", and "Rocket Queen". I also like their Appetite for Destruction and Greatest Hits albums.

The Bangles - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has many songs by girl band The Bangles from the 80s. Some of my favorite songs are "Hazy Shade of Winter", "Walk Like An Egyptian", "Manic Monday", "Eternal Flame", "In Your Room", and "Walking Down Your Street".

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Billboard Top Hits: 1980-1984

Billboard Top Hits: 1980-1984

This collection has 50 songs from the early 80s in many music genres, including pop, rock, new wave, disco, R&B, synthpop, adult contemporary, and others. Some of my favorite songs are "Call Me" by Blondie, "Fame" by Irene Cara, "He's So Shy" by The Pointer Sisters, "Rosanna" by Toto, "Jepoardy" by Greg Kihn Band, "Maniac" by Michael Sembello, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", by Bonnie Tyler, "Hold Me Now" by Thompson Twins, "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John, "The Tide Is High" by Blondie, "Africa" by Toto, "Harden My Heart" by Quarterflash, and "Gloria" by Laura Branigan.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Hit Me with Your 80's Box!

Hit Me with Your 80's Box!

This is a great collection of many popular 80s songs covering many music genres, including new wave, pop, rock, synthpop, and others. Some of my favorites are "I Ran" by A Flock of Seagulls, "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran, "Jeopardy" by Greg Kihn Band, "Something About You" by Level 42, "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer, "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama, "Easy Lover" by Phil Collins & Philip Bailey, "Jump (For My Love)" by The Pointer Sisters, "You Belong to the City" by Glenn Frey, "Holding Back the Years" by Simply Red, "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles, and "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield.

America - The Complete Greatest Hits

The Complete Greatest Hits

This collection has many of folk rock band America's songs from the 70s and 80s. My favorite 70s songs are "A Horse with No Name", "I Need You", "Ventura Highway", "Tin Man", "Lonely People", "Sister Golden Hair", and "California Dreamin'". The 80s songs "You Can Do Magic" and "The Border".

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Ultimate Prince

Ultimate Prince

This collection has many songs by Prince from the 70s to the 90s. Some of my favorites are the 70s song "I Wanna Be Your Lover", the 80s songs "When Doves Cry", "Purple Rain", "1999", "Kiss", "Let's Go Crazy", "Little Red Corvette", "Raspberry Beret", and the 90s songs "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Diamonds and Pearls". I also like his Purple Rain album.

Note: Prince released many great songs and albums. My music blogs have not listed beyond his Purple Rain and Ultimate Prince albums.

Friday, November 9, 2007

REO Speedwagon - The Hits

The Hit

This collection has REO Speedwagon's songs from the 70s and 80s. Some of my favorite 70s songs are "Ridin' the Storm Out" (Live), and "Keep Pushin'". The 80s songs "Keep On Loving You", "Take It on the Run", "Can't Fight This Feeling", and "Don't Let Him Go". I also like their High Infidelity album.