80s MASSIVE HITS

" When I See You Smile " is a song written by  Diane Warren  and performed by American-British  glam metal  band  Bad English . It was released in September 1989 as the second single taken from their  self-titled debut album  released in 1989. The  power ballad   is the band's most successful song, reaching number-one in both the U.S. and Canada In the video the band are performing on a stage, which contains close-up shots of its members. The footage was taken at one of their arena concerts. It shows  Jonathan Cain 's distinctive synthesizer opening and moves into the soft initial vocal work of  John Waite . The tempo picks up with  Deen Castronovo 's drum work and  Neal Schon 's trademark guitar during which Waite becomes more emphatic vocally; the song finishes with Waite's soft vocals. The video was directed by Jonathan Cain. LYRICS  Sometimes I wonder How I'd ever make it through, Through this world without havin...

 BELFAST CHILD by Simple minds This song was inspired by the 1987 Enniskillen bombing, when a bomb planted by the IRA exploded during a Remembrance Day service at Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, killing 11 people and injuring at least 63. Simple Minds lead singer Jim Kerr explained to Q magazine in 1989: "In the second part of 'Belfast Child' I'm trying to relate to people in Northern Ireland who've also lost loved ones. I'm trying to talk about the madness and sadness and emptiness. I'm not saying I have any pearls of wisdom, but I have a few questions to ask. When I'm asked on American TV who my heroes are, rather than saying Lou Reed or Bob Dylan or someone who goes without saying, I say there are these people called Amnesty International and what they are doing I think is rather heroic. It only takes about 30 seconds."  The music is based on a traditional song alled "She Moved Through The Fair," which Jim Kerr hea...

I WANT THAT MAN by DEBBIE HARRY another banging 80s music hit. This one is a personal favourite of mine. "I Want That Man" is a 1989 song recorded by the American singer Deborah Harry. The song was released as the lead single from her third solo album, Def, Dumb & Blonde and was the first record Harry released in which she reverted to using Deborah as her name instead of Debbie. It became a hit in several territories, reaching number two in Australia and on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The single also became a top-twenty hit in Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Lyrics I wanna dance with Harry Dean Drive through Texas in a black limousine I want a piece of heaven before I die I wanna pair of pink high heels That catch the lights up on the Ferris wheel What I really want I just can't buy Here comes the twenty first century It's gonna be much better for a girl like me 'Cause I want everything I can But most of all I want that m...

In 1989, American singer and songwriter  Tina Turner   released a cover version that became a highly successful single. It was included on her hit album   Foreign Affair . The saxophone solo on Turner's version is played by   Edgar Winter . It has become an icon of rugby league. The song title is often colloquially mis-cited as Simply the Best, reflecting a phrase in the chorus. This became so commonplace that the bracketed word 'Simply' was included in the titles for releases of some subsequent versions, and in the track listing for some Tina Turner compilation albums. Holly Knight told  Songfacts : 'The Best' is one of those rare gems that's a very positive love song, without being cheesy. — that's a tall order LYRICS  I call you when I need you, my heart's on fire You come to me, come to me wild and wild When you come to me Give me everything I need Give me a lifetime of promises and a world of dreams Speak a language of love like you know what it mea...

Leave a Light On " is a pop song written by  Rick Nowels  and  Ellen Shipley , produced by Nowels for  Belinda Carlisle 's third solo album  Runaway Horses  (1989) The single narrowly missed the top ten in the US peaking at number 11. It fared much better elsewhere, reaching the top five in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. LYRICS  Take my hand Tell me what you are feeling Understand This is just the beginning Although I have to go It makes me feel like crying I don't know when I'll see you again Darling leave a light on for me I'll be there before you close the door To give you all the love that you need Darling leave a light on for me 'Cause when the world takes me away You are still the air that I breathe I can't explain I just don't know Just how far I have to go But darling I'll keep the key Just leave a light on for me Yes I know What I'm asking is crazy You could go Just get tired of...

Baby I Don't Care " is a song by English  pop  rock  band  Transvision Vamp  and the first single taken from their second album,  Velveteen . It was released in 1989 and remains their highest-charting single, peaking at number 3 in both the United Kingdom and Australia. It was ranked at number 25 on the Australian end-of-year chart for 1989. The song was later featured as the title track on the band's 2002 compilation album,  Baby I Don't Care . LYRICS  Well you can give me all your love And anything else you got too But don't pay it any mind If it seems like I'm acting cool Well you can dress me in your mirror Give me kisses forever and a day yeah But there's just one thing You don't have to say You don't have to say you love me And you don't have to say any prayers No you don't have to say you love me Baby it's alright Cos honey I don't care Oh baby I don't care Oh honey I don't care Oh honey I don't care We...

Right Here Waiting  is a song by American singer and songwriter  Richard Marx . It was released on June 29, 1989, as the second single from his second album,  Repeat Offender . The song was a global hit, topping charts throughout the world, including the U.S. where it reached #1 on the  Billboard  Hot 100 .   It was certified Platinum by the  RIAA . The song has been covered by many artists, including  Monica  for her album  The Boy Is Mine .           Recorded 2012 LYRICS  Oceans apart day after day And I slowly go insane I hear your voice on the line But it doesn't stop the pain If I see you next to never How can we say forever Wherever you go Whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you Whatever it takes Or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you I took for granted, all the times That I thought would last somehow I hear the laughter, I taste the tears But I can't get near you now...

  Candy Flip  were a  British   electronic music duo  associated with the  Stoke on Trent  music scene in the early 1990s.  They are best remembered for their  cover version  of  the Beatles  song " Strawberry Fields Forever ", which was a No. 3  hit  on the  UK Singles Chart . The duo had a  top 10   UK   hit single  with an electronic  cover  of  the Beatles ' " Strawberry Fields Forever " in 1989  The track  sampled  the drum beat from  James Brown 's " Funky Drummer ",   overdubbing a  hi hat  and heavy  reverb . Candy Flip's track was initially a  club  hit on the  rave  scene before crossing over into the pop chart. The track is now considered a "rave classic",   and was reissued on  vinyl  in 2005 on S12 Records. The UK  DJ   remix  service  Disco Mix Club  remixed the Cand...