Control – Janet Jackson
Released in February 1987 as the fourth single and title track from her breakthrough album Control, “Control” became far more than just another hit—it…
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She Works Hard for the Money – Donna Summer
Released in May 1983 as the title track from her album She Works Hard for the Money, Donna Summer’s “She Works Hard for the…
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Nasty – Janet Jackson
Released in April 1986 as the second single from Control, “Nasty” marked a defining moment in Janet Jackson’s career. Fierce, funky, and unapologetically confident,…
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Smooth Operator – Sade
Released in September 1984 as the fourth single from the debut album Diamond Life, “Smooth Operator” introduced much of the world to the sophisticated…
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Party All the Time – Eddie Murphy
Released in September 1985 as the lead single from Eddie Murphy’s debut album How Could It Be, “Party All the Time” surprised critics, delighted…
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Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
Released in September 1981 as the lead single from Raise!, “Let’s Groove” became one of Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits and one of…
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Say You, Say Me – Lionel Richie
Released in October 1985 as part of the soundtrack to the film White Nights, “Say You, Say Me” became one of Lionel Richie’s greatest…
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Rhythm of the Night – Debarge
Released in March 1985 as the lead single from the soundtrack to The Last Dragon and later included on DeBarge’s album Rhythm of the…
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I’m So Excited – The Pointer Sisters
Released in 1982 from the album So Excited! and reissued in 1984 after being remixed, “I’m So Excited” became one of the most joyful…
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Upside Down – Diana Ross
Released in May 1980 as the lead single from Diana Ross’s album Diana, “Upside Down” became one of the defining hits of the new…
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My Prerogative – Bobby Brown
Released in October 1988 as the lead single from Bobby Brown’s blockbuster album Don’t Be Cruel, “My Prerogative” became one of the defining songs…
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Being With You – Smokey Robinson
Released in February 1981 as the title track from his album Being with You, “Being With You” marked one of the greatest solo triumphs…
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Hello – Lionel Richie
Only a handful of love songs have become so recognizable that a single word immediately brings the melody to mind. Say “Hello,” and millions…
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1999 – Prince
Long before the calendar actually turned to the year 1999, Prince had already made it one of the most famous dates in music history.…
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The Lady in Red – Chris Deburgh
Some songs capture a specific moment so perfectly that they become inseparable from romance itself. Chris de Burgh’s “The Lady in Red” is one…
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I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder spent the 1970s creating some of the most groundbreaking music in popular history. Albums like Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life,…
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I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
Few songs radiate confidence and celebration quite like “I’m Coming Out.” Released in 1980 as the second single from Diana Ross’ self-titled album Diana,…
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Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
By the early 1980s, Marvin Gaye had already earned his place among the greatest singers and songwriters in popular music history. Through classics like…
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Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
Movie theme songs often enjoy a brief moment in the spotlight before fading into nostalgia. Every so often, however, one transcends the film that…
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Little Red Corvette – Prince
Before “Little Red Corvette” raced up the charts in 1983, Prince was already earning a reputation as one of the most gifted musicians of…
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How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
Every so often, an artist arrives with such extraordinary talent that it becomes clear they are destined for greatness. Whitney Houston was one of…
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All Night Long (All Night) – Lionel Ritchie
Music has an incredible ability to bring people together, and “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie is one of the finest examples…
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Celebration – Kool & the Gang
Very few songs have become as universally associated with happiness as “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang. Whether it’s played after a championship victory,…
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What’s Love Got to Do With It – Tina Turner
Few songs in popular music history represent a personal triumph quite like “What’s Love Got to Do with It” by Tina Turner. Released in…
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