Madonna - This Used To Be My Playground

"This Used To Be My Playground" was a theme song for the film "A League of Their Own," which starred Madonna, Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Rosie O'Donnell. The single was a worldwide hit, spent one week at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in August 1992, and became Madonna's tenth single to reach number one. The song was then compiled in Madonna's 1995 ballads compilation, "Something to Remember." The song's lyric can be found here.

Tom Petty - Free Fallin'

"Free Fallin'" is the taken from Tom Petty's 1989 solo album, "Full Moon Fever." The song was written by Petty and his writing partner for the album, Jeff Lynne. Petty and The Heartbreakers performed the song at MTV Video Music Awards in 1989 with Axl Rose, and at the February 2008 Super Bowl XLII Halftime Show. Check the lyrics here.

Chicago - Look Away

Taken from the album, "Chicago 19," the single "Look Away" was released in 1988. When released as a single that year, the song proved successful, topping the Billboard Hot 100, though it's their last song to do so. See the song's lyric here.

Toto - I Won't Hold You Back

From Wikipedia: "I Won't Hold You Back" is a ballad by the American pop-rock band Toto, written by Steve Lukather for their fourth album, Toto IV and released in 1982 (see 1982 in music). The song reached the top ten, peaking at #10 in the U.S. on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Check also the lyrics.

Breathe - How Can I Fall

Breathe were a London based musical group formed in the early 80s. The one single that I ever heard of was "Breathe." I don't think that they sing other popular songs. What I loved in this video was in the last part, when the rain falls down. See the song's lyric here.

Roxette - Queen Of Rain

The single "Queen of Rain" was the second single taken from Swedish pop duo Roxette's album, "Tourism: Songs from Studios, Stages, Hotelrooms & Other Strange Places." I don't think I can explain anymore about Roxette other than they are really great singers. Check the lyric's here.

Debbie Gibson - Anything Is Possible

"Anything Is Possible" is taken from Debbie Gibson's third album, titled the same as the single and was released in November 13, 1990, under the Atlantic Records label. The album, though it's quite good, still doesn't has the same powerful beat and emotion compared to her previous albums. However, it's still Debbie Gibson. That day, she was an idol pop, and what she sang, anyone would buy it. See the lyric here.

Cover Girls - We Can't Go Wrong

One of the popular female group in the 80s, The Cover Girls has quite great singles. One og the is "We Can't Go Wrong." Among the group's other best-known songs are "Show Me" and "Wishing On a Star." You can find the song's lyric here.

Garbage - When I Grow Up

Garbage has quite extensive pop rock song. Some of them has quite weird tunes, but some of them was very expressive. One of my favorite was "When I Grow Up" taken from their "Version 2.0" album in 1998. The song was also the theme of Big Daddy soundtrack. Find the song's lyric here.



The song has many live version in YouTube. One of them is here, taken from MTV Live.



There's also another excellent live version. I don't know from where, but it's a great one.

Cardigans - My Favourite Game

The Cardigans's video of one of their single, "My Favorite Game," was very brutal so that it needs to be censored when played on national television. The song was taken from their fourth studio album, Gran Turismo. You can find the lyric here. The video below is the uncensored video, so be sure your kids don't see this.

Cranberries - Salvation

Cranberries was one of my long time favorite group. The singer, Dolores O'Riordan has a very unique voice that I don't think can't be compared to anyone. Cranberries's video was sometimes unique, and sometimes a bit scary, just like this single, "Salvation," which was taken from their third album, "To The Faithful Departed" in 1996. You can find the lyric here.



There are lots of Cranberries's "Salvation" live concert video. One of them is here.

Stone Temple Pilots - Interstate Love Song

Stone Temple Pilots published their second album, "Purple" in 1994. The album debuted with "Interstate Love Song" single, which quickly became a big hit. Other hits from the album included "Vasoline" and "Big Empty." Sing it along with this funny (weird) video.

Mr Big - To Be With You

One of best classic rock ever, Mr. Big with their greatest hit song "To Be With You." The song appears on the album Lean into It. "To Be With You" is about a man who has his eye on a well liked woman, but she is taken by another man who is mean to her. Check its lyric here.



Check also this video, live version from Mr. Big's concert in Japan, 1991.

Tesla - Love Song

"Love Song" was a power ballad sang by Tesla. The song was taken from the album "The Great Radio Controversy," released in 1989. When the video was placed in heavy rotation on MTV, the song rocketed to #10 in the U.S. charts, becoming one of the group's biggest hits.

The music video was filmed in the bands home town of Sacramento at the former Cal Expo amphitheater. Old 93 Rock banners can be seen hanging in the back ground. Check the song's lyric here.

Shampoo - Trouble

The duo band Shampoo consist of Jacqui Blake and Carrie Askew, who has met since their teenage years. Their song, "Trouble" became famous when it was included in the sountrack of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie. However, their popularity when down in 1995 after they released their second album, "Girl Power." You can dance and sing the song here.



The original video clip is here.

Vitamin C - As Long As You're Loving Me

One of my favorite artist, Vitamin C (her real name is Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick ). "As Long As You're Loving Me" is a single by Vitamin C released in 2001. This song speaks on Vitamin C's addiction to her fellow mate. This was the second and final single from More. The song was also featured on See Spot Run movie. Sing it here.

Frente - Accidentally Kelly Street

Frente! was an Australian alternative pop/rock group, formed in 1991. Frente! burst onto the Australian music charts with the singles "Ordinary Angels" and "Accidently Kelly Street" in 1992. The group was quite unique with their video clip performances. Sing with the lyric here.

Enya - Orinoco Flow

Personally I love the graphic effects of this classic video. Enya's song was also great. "Orinoco Flow" is a 1988 UK #1 single by Enya. The song is often incorrectly referred to as "Sail Away", a phrase repeated during the chorus. The American version of the single, however, was retitled "Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)". Check the lyric here.



Enya also performed 'Orinoco Flow' live at Top of the Pops, broadcast in 1988.

Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan - Especially For You

These duo was very popular in the 80s. Kylie was still famous now, though Jason was never heard again. The song "Especially For You" was quite special, and was still played on local radios. Though I wonder, why is there no one recycle or make cover of this classic song? Sing it here.



There are lots of live performance of this song. One of them is this.



The recent live performance was when Kylie sang it with Kermit The Frog.

Celine Dion-Where Does My Heart Beat Now

I think it's the first song of Celine Dion when she goes internationally. The song was really powerful, I still fond of this classic song. "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" is a hit song from Celine Dion's English debut album called Unison. It was released as the first single in the United States. Also, check its lyric here.



There's also her live performance from Super Dave Show in 1991.

Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl

Just like her previous mentioned song in this blog, Paula Abdul also launched this "Forever Your Girl" song as the fourth single from the same titled album. This song was actually my most favorite from that album. See the lyric here.



And you can also check her live performance in Yokohama, Japan in 1991 here.

Berlin - Take My Breath Away

A great song "Take My Breath Away" from 1986s movie Top Gun starring Tom Cruise. The song performed by Berlin, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1987. Check this memorable love song's lyric here.

Mayumi Itsuwa - Kokoro No Tomo

Now this is actually not my favorite song of all. It was my mother's. Way back in the 80s, I keep hearing again and again this song at the morning. However, since I found this in YouTube, I thought it would bring back some of your old memories. Check her song's lyric here.

Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love

"Sowing The Seeds of Love" song was taken from Tears For Fears third and final album in 1989, before they break out. I remembered how I really loved the video clip. It was so full of effects and animation that was really great from that time. The song was actually quite long and has decent great lyrics.



Here's also Tears For Fears performing "Sowing the Seeds of Love" live at Night of the Proms (Antwerp, Belgium 2006).

Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True

"If Wishes Came True" is a song recorded by the dance group Sweet Sensation on their 1990 album Love Child. It was the biggest hit of their career and hit number one in the U.S. back in 90s. Sing the song with the lyric here.

Bangles - Manic Monday

The earlieast single from Bangles, "Manic Monday" taken from the album "Different Light" published on 1986. A great melodic song, saying how we always hate Monday morning. Anyway, check the lyric here.



There are lots of version of "Manic Monday"'s live performances at YouTube. This one is taken from the recent acoustic live reunion concert.

Belinda Carlisle - In Too Deep

Belinda Carlisle was one of my favorite female singer back in the 80-90s. She started singing with the group The Go-Go's. The song "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" and "Leave A Light On" were the best hit single coming from her. However, this "In Too Deep" song, though was not a big hit, has deep meaning in the lyric. And also has a nice tune.



There's also a live performance of her at 'De Muziekdoos' in Middelkerke (Belgium) on July 1996.

Sophie B. Hawkins - As I Lay Me Down

Now this is really one of my favorite oldies song, Sophie B. Hawkins with "As I Lay Me Down." The song was also part of Dawson's Creek soundtrack. The song was also compiled into her second album, "Whaler," released in 1994. Sing it here. Sorry, the video clip was disabled by the poster. So check it directly here.

However, there's a live performance of hers here.

Heather Nova - London Rain

I remembered this song from the soundtrack of Dawson's Creek. I knew Heather Nova from this album, though actually there are lots of her great singles out there, and she has lots of albums. Anyway, check the first song that I like from Heather Nova, "London Rain," and sing it here. The video can't be embedded since it was disabled by the poster. So, just check it directly in YouTube.

Susanna Hoffs - My Side Of The Bed

Susanna Hoffs, the lead singer from Bangles started her debut album in 1991 with "When You're A Boy" album which was not a commercial success, although it did spawn a U.S. Top 40 hit with "My Side of the Bed". Personally, the album was actually great, reminding me of the good old Bangles day. Check its lyric here.



Here's a live performance in 1991.



Another version of her live performance can be seen here (which is quite sexy, I think).

Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights

Richard Marx was popular male artist back in the 80s. Most of his song strike the top chart easily. Taken from the same hit album that also featured "Right Here Waiting," the song "Endless Summer Night" was also a hit. Richard Marx placed himself in the record books by being the first solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the Top 5 on the US charts. Sing it here.

Glenn Medeiros - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You

Slow love song from the good old days, Glenn Medeiros with "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You." The song was originally recorded by George Benson for his 1984 album 20/20. However, the song achieved worldwide success when Glenn Medeiros singing it in 1987 and 1988. Sing the lyric here.



Check this live version from a Swedish TV show.

Eric Carmen - Hungry Eyes

Just like the previous song I post, "Hungry Eyes" was also featured in the Dirty Dancing movie. This romance movie was made way back in 1987 with low budget and no major stars (at that time). Unexpectedly, the movie and its soundtrack become a hit and won several awards. Check its lyric here.

Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - I've Had The Time Of My Life

I've just heard the song "I've Had The Time Of My Life" on the radio. I forgot who sang it, and finally realized that the song was a soundtrack from Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze on his early career. Thought I share this nice song here. Check also the song's lyric here

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Paula Abdul - Straight Up

Paula Abdul was a a pop/dance icon from the 80s. Her first album was such a great hits, featuring "Straight Up" as the first single. Way back then, I was totally fall for her song and dance. Not to be too nostalgic, check her video here and its lyric here.

The Cars - Drive

Copied from Wiki: "Drive" is a 1984 song by The Cars, the third single from the band's "Heartbeat City" album and their biggest international hit. It was written by Ric Ocasek, and produced by Mutt Lange and The Cars. Lead vocals were by Cars' bassist Benjamin Orr. Check the song's great lyric here.

Chris De Burgh - Lady In Red

Okay, I don't know anything about Chris De Burgh, except that he's an Irish and this "Lady in Red" song was also featured in the 1988 movie "Working Girl." Anyway, it's one of nice romantic song from the 80s. Sing it here.

Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away

The song "Everytime You Go Away" by Paul Young came from 1985. It's such a nice and romantic song. One of the nice 80s oldies. The video's embedding was disabled. So you can check it directly here. Say the words here.

There's also a live performance with George Michael in 1986.

Foreigner - I Wanna Know What Love Is

Copied from Wiki: "I Want to Know What Love Is" is a power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the UK and the U.S. and is their most successful single. It remains one of the band's best known songs. Sing along here.



The song was covered several years later by Tina Arena.

Roxette - Listen To Your Heart

Roxette was a great duo from Sweden who has lots of hits since the early 90s. The song "Listen To Your Heart" was taken from their first international album, "Look Sharp!" Roxette recorded the video in the Borgholm Castle ruin on the Swedish Baltic Sea island of Öland. Check also their lyric here.

Wilson Phillips - Hold On

Back to the early 90s where this great lovable groups Wilson Phillips sang their first hit "Hold On." The album was also great, has really nice and wonderful song. The group consist of Carnie and Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips, all are descendants of members of the legendary Beach Boys. Check the song's lyric here.



Here's also their live performance on MTV.

Scarlet - Independent Love Song

Scarlet was a based vocal duo from England. They consisted of Cheryl Parker (vocalist, guitarist) and Jo Youle (pianist, keyboardist, vocalist). The eventual twosome had their first UK hit with "Independent Love Song" in 1995. The song was really great, and it was one of my old favorite. It has lower tone intro and gradually changed higher to the rest of the song. The song later can be found in the soundtrack of "Bed o Roses" movie. Check the song's powerful lyric here.

Cliff Richard - Joanna

A classic song from the 80s, "Joanna" sang by Cliff Richard. A wonderful love song. Well, it reminded me of Richard Marx's song on the same period (or is it every love song is quite the same back then?). Yes, you can also sing the song here.

Madonna - Dear Jessie

A really really lovely song from Madonna. "Dear Jessie" has a nice soft tune accompanied with cute animation video. The song was taken from "Like A Prayer" album in 1989. I personally loved this song more than the rest of her "Like A Prayer" album. The song has cute lyrics and it seems that the song is really intended to a young girl.



The song was later covered (in an ugly way) by Rollergirl, who use the song's tune to make a new techno song. Waay ugly, in my opinion.

EMF - Unbelievable

EMF are a British indie dance band that came to prominence at the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s. The name "EMF" officially stands for "Epsom Mad Funkers." I only knew about this one song. I don't know if there are any album/song other than this "Unbelievable," which lyric can be read here.

Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall

A one hit wonder, but great song nonetheless, from 1989, coming from Boy Meets Girl with "Waiting For A Star To Fall." The song was still played in my radio. It's probably one song that was greatly remembered by the fans, though I wonder, why is the song not being recycled by other group bands? Check the lyrics here.



And here's a live performance of the group, from 1989's show Top of the Pops.

Amy Grant - Baby Baby

Amy Grant's 1991 "Heart In Motion" was a pop music blockbuster upon its release in March 1991, going to the Top Ten of the Billboard 200. The first single from the album, "Baby Baby," hit the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100. Also check the song's lyric here.



There's also a rare 12" Video Remix, and can be seen below:


And the live version can be seen here:

Alannah Myles - Lover of Mine

A great song from 1989, coming from Alannah Myles. Her voice has reminiscence to Joan Jett of the Blackhearts. Most of Alannah's song are rock ballad. This "Lover of Mine" came from her self-titled album. Check her song's lyric here.

Living In A Box - Room In Your Heart

Ok this song might not be so great. It's too soft for my taste. Just thought I share this and you like it. The group has 2 albums, and this song was taken from the first one. If you like it, sing it with the lyric.

Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do Without You

Released in 1990, the song "Love Will Never Do Without You" was the seventh single from Janet Jackson's fourth album, "Rhythm Nation 1814." This song was one of my favorite from the album. I think this album was also the best album that Janet Jackson ever recorded. I was still on high school when I heard and bought the album. Read the lyric here.

Manhattan Transfer - Let's Hang On

Manhattan Transfer has evolved and changed over the years. The song "Let's Hang On" was a hit back then, one of the group's song that reach the top ten hit because it has a pop beat. Check the song's lyric here.

Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now

Celine Dion was a great diva, though I don't quite like some of her songs. However, there is one song "It's All Coming Back To Me Now," that was written by Meat Loaf, that was really great. Just like any song written by him, the song is very long and the lyric is repeated again and again. The video was also remind me of Meat Loaf's video. It has story with start and ending. I'm sorry the video can't be embedded. You may check it directly here. Enjoy the video and sing it here.

Check also the live version in Memphis 1997 below.


Just last year, Meat Loaf, the writer, made a new cover from this song. He sang it with former M2M member, the lovely Marion Raven. Check also the video below.


And the live version of Meat Loaf and Marion Raven can be seen below.

Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)

"I's Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" is a Grammy Award winning song composed and written by Jim Steinman, and recorded by Meat Loaf. The song was released in 1993 as the first single from the album "Bat out of Hell II: Back into Hell." As any other Meat Loaf's song, it was very very long (7 minutes), and the lyric is repeated again and again. However, for me, the combination of rock and opera in the song was really great. It's great to hear it again and again.

Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling

Irene Cara is an American singer of African, Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling". It's one of classic song that I really like. Check the song's lyric here.

New Kids On the Block - Hangin Tough

Way back to 1980s when the first generation of boy band appeared. Yey, it's New Kids On The Block (NKOTB). In their first album, there are lots of big hits. One of them that I liked back then was Hangin' Tough. Anyway, do you know that they just had a reunion and start to tour again. Just enjoy this classic hit and sing along with it.

Jingga - Tentang Aku

One hit wonder song can happen anywhere, even in our country. The song "Tentang Aku" (translated to About Me) was sang by Jingga, a duet who only published one album. The song was really famous that recently was covered by popular Indonesian jazz singer, Andien. Read the lyric and chord here.

Winger - Miles Away

Just like the Wiki said: "Miles Away" is a single released by the American glam metal/hard rock band Winger, from their album "In the Heart of the Young." Released in 1990, the song was a hit back then. You can sing the song here.

Damn Yankess - High Enough

A great song way back when I was entering high school. The group was one of my favorite back then. I remembered listening and singing this song over and over again. Another great classic rock tune!! Check also the lyric here.

Pretty Boy Floyd - I Wanna Be With You

I only know this Pretty Boy Floyd from one album, the one that has "I Wanna Be With You" in it. Just like the name, the group's lead singer dressed himself to looks like a pretty boy (remind me of Boy George). The song itself was (I think) quite lame than other slow rocks from the same generation. Just check out this video and its lyric, if you'd like.

Kix - Don't Close Your Eyes

Another classic not too popular rock band who's not too popular in the 80's, but still has a great single. One slow rock single from Kix that was quite famous was "Don't Close Your Eyes." Still prefer listening to Skid Row than this, though. Check its lyric here.

Kla Project - Tentang Kita

Another classic song from Indonesia, brought by the legendary group Kla Project. The song "Tentang Kita" (or translated to "About Us") was uploaded to YouTube by Kla Project's lead singer, Katon Bagaskara. This song was from 1988, and was the first video made by Kla Project. Check also the lyric here.

Dreams - Kiss Me Red

Now this is a really really rare song. You can't find the MP3 on the internet. Trust me, I've looked everywhere. This video from YouTube wasn't too good either, directly transfered from a VHS recording. I'm also sorry that I can't find the song's lyric. Anyway, the song came from TV series "Dreams" featuring a group of people forming a band. Two of the series cast that later famous wwere John Stamos and Jami Gertz. Hope you remember the series, way back in 1984.

Suzanne Vega - Luka

This is one of my favorite 80s song. The song "Luka" from Suzanne Vega second album, "Solitude Standing," was famous back in 1987. I trully love the song beats. I also find the lyric and the chord here.



Check also her live performance below.

Nena - 99 Luftballoons

Nena, a German singer, born with the name Gabriele Susanne Kerner, launched "99 Luftballoons" in Germany with success hit. The song then was translated to English "99 Red Balloons." The meaning was meant to be the same, though as usual, translating a song is difficult, especially when it was forced to have the same rhyme. You can check both version's lyrics here.

The original German version.


The translated English version.

Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger

This info is from Wiki: "Eye of the Tiger" is a song performed by the American rock group Survivor, and is taken from the album of the same name. It was released on January 1, 1982, and was written at the request of Sylvester Stallone for the film Rocky III.

The song was really inspiring for me back then. And Rocky III was the best Rocky of all! Enjoy this live performance in Japan concert tour, while sing the lyric here.

Level 42 - Running In The Family

Another group from the 80s that has excellent songs, Level 42. Back then, they were famous with the "Running in the Family" song. The group was disbanded in 1991 and was reformed again in 2001. I really love this song. Check also the lyric here.

Exposé - As Long As I Can Dream

This sweet song from Exposé was really nice. Primarily consisting of lead vocalists Ann Curless, Jeanette Jurado, and Gioia Bruno, the group was popular in the late 80's and early 90's. Their first seven singles reaching the Top 10 position on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. One of the popular is "As Long As I Can Dream" song.



Check the live perfomance below, while read the lyric here.

Steel Heart - She's Gone

A classic ballad song from rock group band Steel Heart. The group was only famous from only one album. The song "She's Gone" reached #40 on the Billboard Charts in 1991. Anyway, check the video and lyric here.

Debbie Gibson - Electric Youth

Debbie Gibson was famous back then in the 80's. She was the Britney Spears on that era, though with a bigger nose. All her songs were pop with a bit of disco in it. Another song that was famous from the same album was "Lost in Your Eyes." Haha, and I still remember how I and most of my high school friend look for Playboy magazine when she was appeared nude on that magazine. Anyway, check the song below and sing it here.



Oh yeah, check her recent live performance here.

Voices That Care

A decade ago during Desert Storm, a group of artists sang the song written by David Foster, Linda Thompson, and Peter Cetera. The song called "Voices That Care" was intended to help boost the morale of U.S. troops involved in Operation Desert Storm, as well as supporting the International Red Cross organization. Some musicians that were involved are: Celine Dion, Michael Bolton, Nelsons, Luther Vandross, and Kenny G. If you'd like to sing, check the lyric at this website.

Madonna - Cherish

According to Wikipedia, "Cherish" was the third single by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her 4th studio album Like a Prayer and was released on August 1, 1989 by Sire Records. This song is one of my favorite song from the album. Love the tune, I guess. The video was also great, showing a boy turned mermaid (or is it merboy?). Check also the lyric here.

Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me Loving You

This song was from the era of Kylie Minogue's first song, and the song reflected the way most pop dance song were back then. Actually, according to Wiki, this song is probably the only one from Sonia that reached Billboard Chart. Sing the song here.

A-ha - Take On Me

Now this is a great song. A classic one by Norwegian group band, A-ha. The video is also awesome, since most of the video has rotosoping animation. I loved it when the first time this video aired in MTV. It was a great and rare kind of animation back then. Check out the lyric here.

Amy Grant - Every Heartbeat

"Every Heartbeat" is a 1991 single by Amy Grant. The song was released as the second single from the "Heart In Motion" album. Amy Grant's previous song was the number one hit, "Baby Baby." I like both songs, but I most prefer this song because of its upbeat. Check the song's lyric here.

Chesney Hawkes - The One And Only

Chesney Hawkes, another one hit wonder. A nobody who got famous because of one song, and disappear afterwards. The song was the soundtrack of "The Buddy's Song" and later the soundtrack of movie "Doc Hollywood" starring Michael J. Fox. Lyric can be read here.

Rod Stewart - Forever Young

One of my favorite male singer from the past, Rod Stewart. His voice was unique and some of his song has powerful lyrics. This "Forever Young" song was published in 1988. Check the song's lyric here.

Chynna Phillips - Naked And Sacred

Before singing the song "Naked And Sacred" which was the soundtrack of the movie "Striptease," Chynna Phillips was one of the member of female singers Wilson Phillips. This song was also featured in her solo album called "I Live For You" that was published in 1995. I still remembered the song's tune until now. It's quite a memorable song.



This is the live version on a German Late Night Show in December 1995. Check the song lyrics here.

Roxette - Fading Like A Flower

One of my favorite duo for a long time, Roxette, who has lot of music hits than I can't count for. These power rock duo from Sweden have lots of hits single. However, one of my favorite was "Fading Like A Flower," taken from "Joyride" album. Check also the lyrics at this link.

Maria McKee - Show Me Heaven

Maria McKee released her first solo, self-titled album in 1989. Her song "Show Me Heaven", which appeared on the soundtrack to the film, "Days of Thunder," was a number one single in the United Kingdom for four weeks in 1990. The song then was covered by other artists through the 90's and today. One of them is Tina Arena who sang it in 1995.



You can check the live version below, and sing with the lyrics here.



There is another live acoustic version of this song. Check the video below (though the quality is not good enough).

Sophia Latjuba Featuring Indra Lesmana - Tiada Kata

Sophia Latjuba came from Indonesia and was singing since 90's. The song "Tiada Kata" (No Other Words) was produced by her former husband, Indra Lesmana. You can check more info about her album here. A bit biography info of her can be read here. If you want to sing the song, just play the video. It comes with karaoke subtitle in it.

Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of The Heart

I still love this song, even though it was played way back in 1983. Bonnie Tyler's voice was really great and suited with the song. Many singers have tried to cover this song, though I don't think they're really not as good as Bonnie's. It just seems something different with the way Bonnie's singing it. Hmm, I wonder where she is now?



Check also the live version, from 1984, and sing along here.

Nancy Wilson - All For Love

Nancy Wilson, one of the singer of Heart, went solo on 1989 with "All For Love" single. The song was a soundtrack for movie "Say Anything" featuring John Cusack. The song was very pop-like, not like other Heart's song that Nancy and her sister, Ann Wilson, usually sang. This is the lyric that I can find (though I don't think it's really complete).

Breathe - How Can I Fall?

The song "How Can I Fall?" was released in 1988 on album called "All That Jazz." This video was often played on my local television station back then. It was a wonderful and romantic song. Also, all women appeared in this video was really cute. Especially the one who got wet under the rain. You can sing along with this lyric.

The Immortals - Techno Syndrome

I actually don't really like techno music. However, since this song is played over and over again when I watched the not-too-sucks Mortal Kombat Movie 1 and 2, it began to sounds interesting. The theme song was mixed by The Immortals. This "Techno Syndrome" song was then included in "Mortal Kombat: The Album" released in 1994 to accompany the home versions of the video game Mortal Kombat. Anyway, I can't believe I found the lyric of this theme, since there are limited words and are repeated over and over.

Gorky Park - Bang

Gorky Park (international title) or "Парк Горького" (Russian title) was a Soviet (later Russian) glam metal band, that gained mainstream popularity in USA during the Perestroyka times. Gorky Park is famous for its kitsch use of western stereotypes of Russians, such as pseudo-traditional clothing, balalaika-like guitar design and Hammer and sickle as their logo. It was the first Russian band to be aired on MTV. Check also the song's lyric here.



Also check out their live performance, also with the same song.

Enigma - Return To Innocence

"Return to Innocence" is a 1994 song created by the musical group Enigma. The single was the first from their chart-topping second album, "The Cross of Changes." Just as the title said, the video itself was moving backwards, giving symbolic meaning of return to where it was supposed to be. It's really a nice ambient and new wave song. If you can't heard the vocals, you could check the song's lyric here.

Enya - Book of Days

You probably know Enya, the singer who recently fill most of the soundtracks of "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Back in 1992, she also has a soundtrack song made for the movie "Far and Away." The movie starred Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and it was really a good movie. The song "Book of Days" was later then compiled in Enya's album, "Shepherd Moons." Sing it by reading its lyric here.



And check also this video, that was taken before live audiences.

Kon Kan - Harry Houdini

Ever heard of Kon Kan? I'm sure you haven't. This duet produced new wave synthpop with great singles such as "I Beg Your Pardon" and "Harry Houdini." They was popular back then in 1989. I remembered seeing their video clips played often in local television station. I even still have their album, "Move to Move." The video was great though, lots of special effect that really inspiring back at the day. You can also check the lyrics here.

Skid Row - 18 And Life

Skid Row, a classic heavy metal band from the 80's was famous with this very slow rock song, "18 And Life" and "I Remember You." I remember this song very well during my high school year, since most of my friends played this song with guitar or on school's performance. Read the lyrics here.

Nelson - (Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection

Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (twins) form this group band called Nelson, and have smashing hit single, "Love and Affection" on 1990. Looks funny now seeing this two guys with long blonde straight hair perform this song. They don't have their long hair today, though. You can sing by checking the lyrics here.

Carrie Underwood and Heart - Alone

Now this is a mix of classic and current artist. Heart sang again this beautifully classic song "Alone" from 1987, duet with American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. The performance was really really great. Heart's vocalist, Ann Wilson, still has the power to sang this great song. Check the lyrics here.

Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of The Heart

A great song by lady Bonnie Tyler. The song was covered by other artists from time to time. However, I still prefer to hear Bonnie Tyler's version. It's got much more spirit in it. Check the video below. Or, you can also sing it by reading the lyrics here.

Bangles - Be With You

Bangles was a group of 4 women with leading hot singer, Susanna Hoffs. The group was famous back in the middle 80's. One of the group's hit that was covered by other artists again and again was "Eternal Flame." However, in the same album, there's also a full beat song that I still like to hear again and again. It's called "Be With You," sang by Bangles' drummer, Debbi Peterson. Check out the lyrics here.

First Post

Welcome to another one of my vast amount of blogs. This blog will focus on music video clips, especially the classic ones from the 80's and 90's.

I began to listen to old songs again, since a radio from my city airing classic pop and rock songs from the 80's. I knew that I had to start to look for the video clips in YouTube. What do you know? YouTube actually has the complete music video library I've ever seen.

Now in this blog, will embed those videos, especially ones that I'd enjoyed the most. Hah, it's good remembering the good old times.