George Michael’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged’ on Course For No. 1
Over 27 years from its initial release, the reissued version of George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice featuring an all new MTV Unplugged session is on course to be number one on the UK album chart. George Michael’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged’ on Course For No. 1 “The Listen Without Prejudice re-release coincides with the airing of a documentary about the ex-Wham! singer’s career,...
Were the 80s the Best Halloween Decade?
Halloween is a special kind of holiday for people who just love any and everything spooky. It’s a great excuse to get dressed up as something you are not. Honestly, times have changed and we think the 80s may have been the best Halloween decade. This is simply based off of the classic films that the decade featured. Were the 80s the Best Halloween Decade? “We could sit here all day and debate which era produced the best...
Three 80s Lionel Richie Albums to Return on Vinyl
On December 8, Motown/UMe will release three albums on vinyl from one of the most successful solo artists in Pop/R&B crossover history, Lionel Richie. Three 80s Lionel Richie Albums to Return on Vinyl The albums include — 1982’s Lionel Richie, 1983’s Can’t Slow Down, and 1985’s Dancing On The Ceiling — sealed the recent Kennedy Center Honoree’s legacy as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of...
Here’s How INXS’ Hit ‘Need You Tonight’ Got Discovered
There are plenty of stories out there on how songs were written, discovered and marketed. The story of INXS’ “Need You Tonight” is particularly interesting and was the subject of a pretty awesome Billboard piece, focused on INXS, Kick and the single “Need You Tonight.” Here’s How INXS’ Hit ‘Need You Tonight’ Got Discovered “As Chris Murphy, the longtime manager of INXS,...
This Celebration of Toto’s ‘Africa’ is the Best Thing Ever
When you have a favorite tune, more so, favorite 80s tune what do you do? You sing/scream it at the top of your lungs when it comes on. Well, one town in England is going to do just that to celebrate their love for. Toto‘s “Africa.” “Crowds are proposing to gather by the fountain in the city centre on October 28 from 7.30pm. Their motive? Well it seems to be just about pure love for the ‘greatest power...