Shep Pettibone
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Robert E. Pettibone, Jr. (born 10 July 1959, better known as Shep Pettibone) is a record producer
, remixer, songwriter and club DJ
, one of the most prolific of the 1980s. His earliest work known to the public was for one of New York City's top disco/dance radio stations, WRKS 98.7 "Kiss" FM
, and later as remixer/producer for the disco
label Salsoul Records
. His prowess at production and mixing led him to work with such artists as Madonna
and George Michael
in the late '80s during the height of these artists' popularity. Shep's contribution to 1980s club
music is too extensive to list completely. He was instrumental in bringing the early underground sound of house music
into the pop mainstream
by way of a hybrid sound (much to the dismay of some purists who preferred standard disco/dance and R&B). Though he was contemporaneous to others (such as François Kevorkian
and Arthur Baker
), he is certainly the most prominent DJ/Remixer to bridge the high Disco and House eras in popular dance music.
, Inner Life
, the Salsoul Orchestra
and Loleatta Holloway
, among others. His remix of First Choice
's "Let No Man Put Asunder" is the version now found in the majority of urban DJ's record crates. Shep also had a go at remixing "Dr. Love" (which had anthemized many a disco night in the late 1970s as A Tom Moulton Mix). Moulton wished Shep luck, but later hinted that he did not care for the remix.
Shep Pettibone formed an early alliance with Pet Shop Boys
, mixing "West End Girls
" and co-producing some B-side material with the group, like "Was That What It Was?" (1986), "You Know Where You Went Wrong" (1987). He also did a notable "turnaround mix" for Level 42
on their "Something About You" single in 1985, garnering the record airplay and decent sales after its first release had been a flop.
His most famous work by far would be his remixes, writing and production collaborations with Madonna
, starting in earnest in 1986 with the "Color Mix" of "True Blue". In 1987, he added new material to Madonna's "Into the Groove
", significantly changing the arrangement so that Madonna could get more stage time and a broader performance out of the song. Shep Pettibone had obviously been smitten with the record, as he had used the basic rhythm arrangement for New York teen queen Alisha
's "Baby Talk" in 1985. He went on to remix several more of Madonna's hit singles, including "Causing a Commotion
", "Like a Prayer
" and "Express Yourself." Most notable were the duo's collaborations on the number one song "Vogue" and the "Erotica" album. Their association appeared to end soon after working on several songs together in 1994 for a Madonna album that did not eventuate. Madonna finished two of the songs with different collaborators (see Unreleased Madonna Songs
). A third tune from this session, "Love Won't Wait
", was later given to Gary Barlow
(Take That's songwriter and singer), to record and it reached #1 in the UK in 1997 with co-writing credit given to both Shep Pettibone and Madonna.
Shep Pettibone mixed the famous video version of Janet Jackson's The Pleasure Principle
in 1987. He also mixed several of the singles from her Rhythm Nation 1814
album, including the title track, Miss You Much
, Alright
, Love Will Never Do (Without You)
and Escapade
.
Shep Pettibone helped British songbird (now Kylie Minogue's songwriter and producer) Cathy Dennis
, break US radio by means of his mixes of "Just Another Dream
" and "Touch Me (All Night Long)
". The latter is a definitive example of a "turnaround" mix, where a remixer significantly commercialises an otherwise uncommercial song for single release, usually resulting much improved sales for the associated album. Shep Pettibone worked with Cathy Dennis on her second release "You Lied To Me
", which did not perform as well as its predecessor.
In April 1987, Pettibone also produced the first version of the Pet Shop Boys
hit "Heart
", although an entirely new production would be used for the eventual single and yet another mix was used and produced by Andy Richards (Holly Johnson, Inga and O.M.D. producer), on the album Actually
. Which was reached number one UK Single Chart in April 1988. Shep's version was eventually released on the 2001 2-disc re-release of "Actually".
Pettibone's snare drum sequencing had its antecedents. Notably, Steve "Silk" Hurley had much earlier (on the original mix of Isaac Hayes
' "I Can't Turn Around" and many 1984 - 1985 JM Silk records) made use of a rapid fire snare, usually with more reverb applied. Chip E and Farley "Jackmaster Funk" Keith had already released records with the snare fill by 1985, well before Pettibone ever recorded it. In England, the mixes of Phil Harding
would feature this element (as one can hear on Bananarama
's "I Can't Help It") and, less in the spotlight, Dancin' Danny D. and Mark Saunders
(both respected remixers) were featuring variations of this motif in their own work (Danny D's snare usually lacked the syncopation of Shep's while Saunders was slower and displayed a pronounced "splash" effect). In contrast, Frankie Knuckles used the snare drum in an extremely sparing manner for his trademark "Def Classic Mixes".
may be interested to know that Shep Pettibone did not mix that record: he was booked to do so but missed his plane, and his management mixed the song in his absence. It is unknown if Shep Pettibone was consulting the manager over the phone. This fact went unnoticed until Pet Shop Boys revealed it in the liner notes for the Alternative
CD anthology of b-sides and rarities (1995). According to the cassette and 12 inch liner notes, Arthur Baker
(Afrika Bambaataa, New Order producer) was in the studio guiding this mix.
Today, Shep Pettibone owns the Paradise Nightclub and The Empress Hotel
in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, remixer, songwriter and club DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
, one of the most prolific of the 1980s. His earliest work known to the public was for one of New York City's top disco/dance radio stations, WRKS 98.7 "Kiss" FM
WRKS-FM
WRKS , known by its on-air branding 98.7 Kiss FM, is an Urban Adult Contemporary radio station in New York City, owned by Emmis Communications...
, and later as remixer/producer for the disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
label Salsoul Records
Salsoul Records
This article is about the record label. For SalSoul the Puerto Rican Salsa radio station see Cadena Salsoul.Salsoul Records was a New York City based record label founded by brothers Joseph Cayre, Kenneth Cayre, and Stanley Cayre . Salsoul released about 300 disco 12-inch singles, and a string of...
. His prowess at production and mixing led him to work with such artists as Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and George Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
in the late '80s during the height of these artists' popularity. Shep's contribution to 1980s club
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
music is too extensive to list completely. He was instrumental in bringing the early underground sound of house music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
into the pop mainstream
Mainstream
Mainstream is, generally, the common current thought of the majority. However, the mainstream is far from cohesive; rather the concept is often considered a cultural construct....
by way of a hybrid sound (much to the dismay of some purists who preferred standard disco/dance and R&B). Though he was contemporaneous to others (such as François Kevorkian
François Kevorkian
François Kevorkian, alias François K, is a French DJ of Armenian origin, remixer, producer and record label owner. Having started his career in renowned clubs such as the Paradise Garage and Studio 54, the New York City resident is widely considered as one of the forefathers of house...
and Arthur Baker
Arthur Baker (musician)
Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
), he is certainly the most prominent DJ/Remixer to bridge the high Disco and House eras in popular dance music.
The early days: 98.7 Kiss "Mastermixes"
He was one of the first to submit multiple remixes (with different approaches) to be released all on the same single. Today this is standard practice to market a song to a multitude of different radio formats and markets. Shep's remix skills became known to the public starting in 1982 when began to create "Mastermixes" of single hit songs for the New York City disco/dance radio station WRKS (98.7 Kiss FM). Shep's "Mastermixes" were remixes of hit disco and dance songs of the time, and continued into 1983, after which Shep became more closely involved with Salsoul Records and expanded into studio mixing and production. Shep's "Mastermixes" would often incorporate the "dub" version or instrumental version of the 12" single, using the vocal-only track or other unique portions of the various versions of the 12" singles. Shep made ample use of tape splicing and other methods of editing to create repetitive lines of music or vocals, often in quick, staccato rhythm, and he also made judicious use of tape delay and digital delay effects, usually opting for an eighth-note 'triplet' continuous echo effect either effected on a specific vocal or musical point, or set on a continuous mode with limited delay length to allow for an echoing effect as the music played. Some "Mastermixes" he did for 98.7 Kiss FM which featured these effects significantly include those for "Do It To The Music" by Raw Silk, and "So Fine" by Howard Johnson (both hits in 1982). Of such popularity were his "Mastermixes" that in late 1982 Prelude Records released a double-album LP set of "Mastermixes" by Shep Pettibone for a number of Prelude-released songs. The remixes Shep did for D-Train's "You're The One For Me" and "Keep On" are considered classic "Mastermixes" from this set.Later: work with Madonna, Pet Shop Boys, Janet Jackson & others
Shep Pettibone added to his work at 98.7 Kiss FM from 1982 by working in the studio on a number of well-known 12" singles for Salsoul Records in 1983, including hits by SkyySkyy (band)
Skyy was an American R&B/funk/disco band based in New York. They are perhaps best known for their 1982 hit, "Call Me," as well as their 1989 "comeback" hits, "Start of a Romance" and "Real Love."-Career:...
, Inner Life
Inner Life
Inner Life was an American R&B/soul studio project of the post-disco era that enjoyed success with "I'm Caught Up " and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" . Both tracks featured the vocals of Jocelyn Brown and Leroy Burgess...
, the Salsoul Orchestra
Salsoul Orchestra
The Salsoul Orchestra was the backing band for acts on Salsoul Records. Under their own name the group recorded several hit singles and albums between 1975 and 1981.-Group History:...
and Loleatta Holloway
Loleatta Holloway
Loleatta Holloway was an American singer, mainly known for disco songs such as "Hit and Run" and "Love Sensation", both of which have been sampled extensively.-Biography:...
, among others. His remix of First Choice
First Choice (band)
First Choice was an American girl group vocal music trio from Philadelphia. The group produced the disco hits "Armed and Extremely Dangerous", "Smarty Pants", "The Player", "Love Thang", "Let No Man Put Asunder" and "Dr. Love". They were signed to soul label Philly Groove Records and to disco label...
's "Let No Man Put Asunder" is the version now found in the majority of urban DJ's record crates. Shep also had a go at remixing "Dr. Love" (which had anthemized many a disco night in the late 1970s as A Tom Moulton Mix). Moulton wished Shep luck, but later hinted that he did not care for the remix.
Shep Pettibone formed an early alliance with Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
, mixing "West End Girls
West End Girls
"West End Girls" is a song by British pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the song was released twice as a single. It is a synthpop song, influenced by hip hop music. The lyrics focus on class, and inner-city pressure, and were inspired by T.S. Eliot's poem The Waste Land...
" and co-producing some B-side material with the group, like "Was That What It Was?" (1986), "You Know Where You Went Wrong" (1987). He also did a notable "turnaround mix" for Level 42
Level 42
Level 42 are an English pop rock and jazz-funk band who had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s.The band gained fame for their high-calibre musicianship—in particular that of Mark King, whose percussive slap-bass guitar technique provided the driving groove of many of the...
on their "Something About You" single in 1985, garnering the record airplay and decent sales after its first release had been a flop.
His most famous work by far would be his remixes, writing and production collaborations with Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, starting in earnest in 1986 with the "Color Mix" of "True Blue". In 1987, he added new material to Madonna's "Into the Groove
Into the Groove
"Into the Groove" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from the 1985 film Desperately Seeking Susan. It was featured on the 1985 re-issue of her second studio album, Like a Virgin, and released on July 23, 1985 by Sire Records as the album's fourth single outside North America...
", significantly changing the arrangement so that Madonna could get more stage time and a broader performance out of the song. Shep Pettibone had obviously been smitten with the record, as he had used the basic rhythm arrangement for New York teen queen Alisha
Alisha (singer)
Alisha Ann Itkin is an American Freestyle, dance-pop singer from Brooklyn, New York who had several hits in the 1980s and 1990s.-Music career:...
's "Baby Talk" in 1985. He went on to remix several more of Madonna's hit singles, including "Causing a Commotion
Causing a Commotion
"Causing a Commotion" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the second single from the soundtrack album Who's That Girl on August 25, 1987, by Sire Records. Its Silver Screen Single Mix later appeared on the 1991 UK compilation EP The Holiday Collection...
", "Like a Prayer
Like a Prayer
Like a Prayer is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on March 21, 1989 by Sire Records, three years after her previous studio album. Madonna worked with Stephen Bray, Patrick Leonard, and fellow icon Prince on the album while co-writing and co-producing all the...
" and "Express Yourself." Most notable were the duo's collaborations on the number one song "Vogue" and the "Erotica" album. Their association appeared to end soon after working on several songs together in 1994 for a Madonna album that did not eventuate. Madonna finished two of the songs with different collaborators (see Unreleased Madonna Songs
Unreleased Madonna songs
The following is a list of songs recorded by Madonna not released commercially. Some songs have been given to other recording artists for recording.Conditions for listing here* Studio quality recording by Madonna....
). A third tune from this session, "Love Won't Wait
Love Won't Wait
"Love Won't Wait" is the second solo single released by British singer-songwriter Gary Barlow from his debut solo album Open Road. The song was written by Madonna and Shep Pettibone, and was an unreleased demo from her 1994 album sessions...
", was later given to Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow is an English singer-songwriter, pianist and record producer. He is frontman and lead vocalist of pop group Take That and is currently the head judge on the eighth series of The X Factor. Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters...
(Take That's songwriter and singer), to record and it reached #1 in the UK in 1997 with co-writing credit given to both Shep Pettibone and Madonna.
Shep Pettibone mixed the famous video version of Janet Jackson's The Pleasure Principle
The Pleasure Principle (song)
"The Pleasure Principle" is the sixth single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, Control . The photo for the single cover was shot by famed fashion photographer David LaChapelle.-Song information:...
in 1987. He also mixed several of the singles from her Rhythm Nation 1814
Rhythm Nation 1814
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released on September 19, 1989, by A&M Records. Despite demands from label executives for material similar to her previous album, Control , she insisted on creating a concept album addressing...
album, including the title track, Miss You Much
Miss You Much
"Miss You Much" is the lead single from American R&B and pop singer Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 . The song was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.-Song information:...
, Alright
Alright (Janet Jackson song)
"Alright" is the fourth single from American R&B and pop singer Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 .-Song information:...
, Love Will Never Do (Without You)
Love Will Never Do (Without You)
"Love Will Never Do " is the seventh single from American R&B and pop singer Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814...
and Escapade
Escapade (song)
"Escapade" is the third single from American R&B and pop singer Janet Jackson's fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 .-Song information:...
.
Shep Pettibone helped British songbird (now Kylie Minogue's songwriter and producer) Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis
Cathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
, break US radio by means of his mixes of "Just Another Dream
Just Another Dream
Just Another Dream is a 1989 dance single by Cathy Dennis. First released in 1989, the single originally failed to enter the UK Charts.Released a few months later in the United States with a different version . "Just Another Dream" reached the Billboard Top 10 in January 1991, peaking at No. 9 on...
" and "Touch Me (All Night Long)
Touch Me (All Night Long)
"Touch Me " is the title of a 1991 hit single by British dance-pop singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis. The song is included on her debut album, Move to This, where it is listed as either "All Night Long " or just "All Night Long"....
". The latter is a definitive example of a "turnaround" mix, where a remixer significantly commercialises an otherwise uncommercial song for single release, usually resulting much improved sales for the associated album. Shep Pettibone worked with Cathy Dennis on her second release "You Lied To Me
You Lied to Me
"You lied to me" is the title of a 1992 hit single by British dance-pop singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis. The song is included on her second album, Into the skyline....
", which did not perform as well as its predecessor.
In April 1987, Pettibone also produced the first version of the Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
hit "Heart
Heart (Pet Shop Boys song)
"Heart" is a song recorded by Pet Shop Boys which reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in April 1988 . This is also their last number 1 song to date...
", although an entirely new production would be used for the eventual single and yet another mix was used and produced by Andy Richards (Holly Johnson, Inga and O.M.D. producer), on the album Actually
Actually (album)
In 2006, Q magazine placed the album at #22 in its list of "40 Best Albums of the '80s".-Track listing:# "One More Chance" – 5:30...
. Which was reached number one UK Single Chart in April 1988. Shep's version was eventually released on the 2001 2-disc re-release of "Actually".
Shep Pettibone's snare drum sequencing
During Shep Pettibone's peak years at the end of the 1980s, he copied an effect of the use of a sequenced "machine gun"-sounding snare drum sequencing of the Roland TR-909 drum machine, typically as an end-of-bar fill. Shep's "bazooka snare" evolved into a singular sound that can be used with great accuracy to identify his remixes from the period 1988 to 1992, though his attempt to claim credit for the initial use is spurious. Current hip hop recordings, such as the long mix of Beyoncé's "Sweet Dreams" continue this tradition, though the effect has evolved to use significant drum level rise throughout the fill, rather than the somewhat monotonous Pettibone usage.Pettibone's snare drum sequencing had its antecedents. Notably, Steve "Silk" Hurley had much earlier (on the original mix of Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the...
' "I Can't Turn Around" and many 1984 - 1985 JM Silk records) made use of a rapid fire snare, usually with more reverb applied. Chip E and Farley "Jackmaster Funk" Keith had already released records with the snare fill by 1985, well before Pettibone ever recorded it. In England, the mixes of Phil Harding
Phil Harding (producer)
Phil Harding is an English audio engineer, producer and remixer, best known for his extended collaboration with keyboardist and programmer Ian Curnow....
would feature this element (as one can hear on Bananarama
Bananarama
Bananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
's "I Can't Help It") and, less in the spotlight, Dancin' Danny D. and Mark Saunders
Mark Saunders
Mark Saunders, is a British record producer who has worked on a number of albums. He relocated to New York City in 1996 and currently works from his facility in Manhattan - Beat360 Studios....
(both respected remixers) were featuring variations of this motif in their own work (Danny D's snare usually lacked the syncopation of Shep's while Saunders was slower and displayed a pronounced "splash" effect). In contrast, Frankie Knuckles used the snare drum in an extremely sparing manner for his trademark "Def Classic Mixes".
Was That What It Was?
Fans of Shep Pettibone's 1986 remix of "Was That What It Was" for Pet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
may be interested to know that Shep Pettibone did not mix that record: he was booked to do so but missed his plane, and his management mixed the song in his absence. It is unknown if Shep Pettibone was consulting the manager over the phone. This fact went unnoticed until Pet Shop Boys revealed it in the liner notes for the Alternative
Alternative (album)
Alternative is the ninth album by UK electronic music duo Pet Shop Boys. It was first released in 1995.Alternative is a 2-disc set, consisting of 30 B-sides in chronological order...
CD anthology of b-sides and rarities (1995). According to the cassette and 12 inch liner notes, Arthur Baker
Arthur Baker (musician)
Arthur Baker is an American record producer and DJ best known for his work with hip hop artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Planet Patrol, and the British group New Order.-Early career:...
(Afrika Bambaataa, New Order producer) was in the studio guiding this mix.
Today, Shep Pettibone owns the Paradise Nightclub and The Empress Hotel
The Empress Hotel (New Jersey)
The Empress Hotel, located in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is a popular gay resort.The Hotel opened as a luxury resort for vacationing families in the 1960s...
in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 16,116. The city is known for its rich musical history, including its association with...
Selected remixing credits
- Aftershock - She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not (1990)
- Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazz 5 - Jazzy Sensation (1982)
- Alisha - All The Night (1985)
- Alisha - Baby Talk (1985)
- Alisha - Boys Will Be Boys (1985)
- Alisha - One Little Lie (1985)
- Alisha - Stargazing (1986)
- Alisha - Too Turned On (1985)
- Alyson Williams - Yes We Can (1986)
- Arnie's Love - Date With The Rain (1985)
- Apollo Smile - Dune Buggy (1991)
- ArcadiaArcadia (band)Arcadia were the pop group formed in 1985 by Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor of Duran Duran, during a break in that band's schedule. However, Roger Taylor appeared in only a few band photographs and in none of the music videos, and stated he was only to be involved in the recording side...
- Say The Word (1985) - Art of Noise - Beat Box (1984)
- Aurra - Baby Love (1982)
- Aurra - Checking You Out (1982)
- Aurra - Such A Feeling (1982)
- The B-52'sThe B-52'sThe B-52's are an American rock band, formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. The original line-up consisted of Fred Schneider , Kate Pierson , Cindy Wilson , Ricky Wilson , and Keith Strickland . Following Ricky Wilson's death in 1985 Strickland switched to guitar...
- Summer of Love (1986) - The B-52's - The Girl From Ipanema Goes to Greenland (1986)
- BananaramaBananaramaBananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
- Preacher Man (1991) - Barbara Fowler - Knockin' On My Door (1985)
- Barone - Shake It Up (´Til Ya Drop) (1985)
- Bee GeesBee GeesThe Bee Gees are a musical group that originally comprised three brothers: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio was successful for most of their 40-plus years of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and as a...
- You Win Again (1988) - Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
- Heaven Is a Place on Earth (1988) - Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak (1988)
- The Belle Stars - World Domination (1986)
- Betty BooBetty BooAlison Moira Clarkson better known as Betty Boo, is an English singer, songwriter and pop-rap artist...
- Doin' The Do (1990) - Betty Boo - Where Are You Baby (1990)
- Bianca - My Emotions (1989)
- Billy Joel - Tell Her About It (1983)
- Bobby "O" & His Banana Republic - Somebody (1985)
- Boogie Box High - Nervous (1989)
- Boys Don't Cry - Cities On Fire (1986)
- Breakfast Club - Express Away To Your Heart (1988)
- Breakfast Club - Never Be The Same (1987)
- The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queen Band - Dreamer (1987)
- BrosBrosBros were a British band active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, consisting of twin brothers Matt Goss and Luke Goss along with Craig Logan...
- Drop the Boy (1988) - Bros - I Owe You Nothing (1988)
- Candido - Jingo (1983)
- Carl Bean - I Was Born This Way (1986)
- Carol Jiani - Touch And Go Lover (1984)
- Carol Williams - No One Can Do It (Like You) (1981)
- Casanova - Eye Contact (1983)
- Cathy DennisCathy DennisCathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
- Just Another DreamJust Another DreamJust Another Dream is a 1989 dance single by Cathy Dennis. First released in 1989, the single originally failed to enter the UK Charts.Released a few months later in the United States with a different version . "Just Another Dream" reached the Billboard Top 10 in January 1991, peaking at No. 9 on...
(1991) - Cathy Dennis - Touch Me (All Night Long)Touch Me (All Night Long)"Touch Me " is the title of a 1991 hit single by British dance-pop singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis. The song is included on her debut album, Move to This, where it is listed as either "All Night Long " or just "All Night Long"....
(1991) - Cathy Dennis - Everybody MoveEverybody Move"Everybody move" is the title of a 1991 hit single by British dance-pop singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis.The video was directed by Bob Spiers.-Track listings:UK CD single#Everybody Move#Everybody Move...
(1991) - Cathy Dennis -You Lied To MeYou Lied to Me"You lied to me" is the title of a 1992 hit single by British dance-pop singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis. The song is included on her second album, Into the skyline....
(1992) - Cat Miller - Ready Or Not (1985)
- CC:Diva - I'll Always Follow Me (1988)
- Cheri - So Pure (1983)
- Cheri - Working Girl (1983)
- Clair And Love Exchange Hicks - Push (In The Bush) (1985)
- Claudja Barry - Down On Couting (1986)
- Colors - Am I Gonna Be The One (1983)
- CommunardsCommunardsThe Communards were members and supporters of the short-lived 1871 Paris Commune formed in the wake of the Franco-Prussian War and France's defeat....
- Never Can Say Goodbye (1987) - Conquest -Give It To Me (If You Don't Mind) (1982)
- Cyndi LauperCyndi LauperCynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album...
- Change of Heart (1986) - Cyndi Lauper - What's Going On (1987)
- Daryl Hall - Foolish Pride (1986)
- David BowieDavid BowieDavid Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
- Day-In Day-Out (1987) - David Bowie - Never Let Me Down (1987)
- David Essex - Rock On (1989)
- David McPherson - You Can't Stop (1982)
- Debbie Gibson - Electric Youth (1989)
- Debbie HarryDebbie HarryDeborah Ann "Debbie" Harry is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for being the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie. She has also had success as a solo artist, and in the mid-1990s she performed and recorded as part of The Jazz Passengers...
- Heart of Glass (solo version, re-recorded) (1988) - Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- Behind the WheelBehind the Wheel"Behind the Wheel" is Depeche Mode's twentieth UK single, released on December 28, 1987, and the third single for the album Music for the Masses. Peaking at #21 in the UK charts, it hit #6 in West Germany....
(1987) - Diana RossDiana RossDiana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
- Paradise (1989) - Diana Ross - Shock Waves (1987)
- Donna Garraffa - Let Me Be Your Fantasy (1985)
- D-Train - Keep On (1983)
- D-Train - You're The One For Me (1982)
- Duran DuranDuran DuranDuran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
- I Don't Want Your Love (1988) - Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (1988)
- Dusty SpringfieldDusty SpringfieldMary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienSources use both Isabel and Isobel as the spelling of her second name. OBE , known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s...
- In Private (1989) - Dusty Springfield - Reputation (1989)
- Eleonor - Adventure (1986)
- Elton JohnElton JohnSir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
- I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That (1988) - Elton John - Healing Hands (1989)
- Empress - Dyin' To Be Dancin' (1982)
- ErasureErasureErasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Andy Bell. Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That"...
- Chains of Love (1988) - Erasure - Blue Savannah (1989)
- FalcoFalco (musician)Johann Hölzel , better known by his stage name Falco, was an Austrian pop and rock musician and rapper. He had several international hits: "Der Kommissar", "Rock Me Amadeus", "Vienna Calling", "Jeanny", "The Sound of Musik", "Coming Home " and posthumously, "Out Of The Dark"...
- Do It Again (1988) - First ChoiceFirst Choice (band)First Choice was an American girl group vocal music trio from Philadelphia. The group produced the disco hits "Armed and Extremely Dangerous", "Smarty Pants", "The Player", "Love Thang", "Let No Man Put Asunder" and "Dr. Love". They were signed to soul label Philly Groove Records and to disco label...
- Let No Man Put Asunder (1983) - First Choice - Dr. Love (1983)
- Five Star - Are You Man Enough (1987)
- Five Star - Rain or Shine (1986)
- Five StarFive StarFive Star are a British pop / R&B group, formed in 1983. Comprising siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson, they were known for their flamboyant image, matching costumes and heavily choreographed dance routines...
- The Slightest TouchThe Slightest Touch"The Slightest Touch" is the name of a 1987 hit single by the British pop group Five Star. It reached no. 4 in the UK singles chart, and is the group's third biggest-selling single...
(1987) - Five Star - Somewhere Somebody (1987)
- Five Star - Treat Me Like a Lady (1990)
- Five Star - Find the Time (1986)
- Five StarFive StarFive Star are a British pop / R&B group, formed in 1983. Comprising siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson, they were known for their flamboyant image, matching costumes and heavily choreographed dance routines...
- If I Say Yes(1986) - The Flirts - You & Me (1985)
- The Flirts - New Toy (1986)
- Four In Legion - Party In My Pants (1984)
- Fox the FoxFox the FoxFox the Fox was a Dutch eurodisco group that was founded in 1981 by singer Bertrand Tamaela and Sylhoutte Musmin. They are best known for their hit single "Precious Little Diamond".- History :...
- Precious Little Diamond (1984) - France Joli - Does He Dance (1985)
- France Joli - Gonna Get Over You (1982)
- France Joli - I Wanna Take A Chance On Love (1982)
- Gayle AdamsGayle AdamsGayle Adams is an American urban contemporary and house music artist, who is best known for her hit singles "Love Fever", "Stretch'in Out" and "Your Love Is A Lifesaver." She recorded two albums for the dance-oriented Prelude record label in the early 1980s, which were written and produced by the...
- Love FeverLove Fever- Chart performance :...
(1982) - George Benson - Twice the love (1988)
- George MichaelGeorge MichaelGeorge Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
- Hard Day (1987) - Gloria GaynorGloria GaynorGloria Gaynor is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , "Let Me Know " and "I Am What I Am" .-Early career:Gaynor was a singer with the Soul...
- I Will Survive (1990) - Howard Hewett - Stay (1986)
- Huey Lewis & The News - Hip To Be Square (1986)
- Information SocietyInformation Society (band)Information Society is an American band originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, primarily consisting of Kurt Larson , Paul Robb, and James Cassidy; the latter two reconvened the band in 2006, initially with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist, then with Harland rejoining them as lead vocalist by...
- Walking Away (1988) - Indeep - Last Night A DJ Save My Life (1982)
- Inner Life - I Like It Like That (1982)
- Inner Life - Moment Of My Life (1982)
- Instant Funk - (Just Because) You'll Be Mine (1986)
- Jaki Graham - From Now On (1989)
- Jaki Graham - The Better Part Of Me (1989)
- The JammersThe JammersJammers is a garage/boogie group best known for their moderate hit "Be Mine Tonight". It was released in 1982 for Salsoul Records. The song was written by Margaret Blount and Richie Weeks and was mixed by Shep Pettibone. Another charted song is "And You Know That" which peaked at No...
- And You Know That (1982) - The Jammers - Be Mine Tonight (1982)
- The Jammers - Let's B-B Break (1984)
- Jane ChildJane ChildJane Child is a Canadian dance-pop singer, producer and musician.-Career:The daughter of Ricky Hyslop, Child joined Canadian Opera Company's children's chorus in her youth....
- Don't' Wanna Fall In Love (1989) - Janet JacksonJanet JacksonJanet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
- The Pleasure Principle (1987) - Janet Jackson - Alright (featuring Heavy D of Heavy D & the BoyzHeavy D & the BoyzDwight Arrington Myers , better known as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American actor, rapper, record producer, singer and former leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, a hip hop group which included G-Whiz , "Trouble" T. Roy , and Eddie F...
)(1990) - Janet Jackson - State of the World (1991)
- Janet Jackson - Love Will Never Do Without You (1989)
- Janet Jackson - Escapade (1990)
- Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation (1989)
- Janet Jackson - Miss You Much (1989)
- Jeannette "Lady" Day - Come Let Me Love You (1982)
- Jeffrey Osborne - Room With A View (1986)
- Jennifer Holliday - No Frills Love (1985)
- Jermaine Jackson - I Think It's Love (1982)
- The Jets - Cross My Broken Heart (1987)
- Junk Yard Dog - Grab Them Cakes (1985)
- Karyn White - Romantic (1991)
- Katunga - El Negro No Puede (1984)
- Keyna - Tell It To Me (1989)
- Kim WildeKim WildeKim Wilde is an English pop singer, author and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart new wave classic "Kids in America". In 1987 she had a major hit in the United States when her version of The Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On"...
- You CameYou Came"You Came" is the second single from the Kim Wilde album Close.The single became one of the biggest hits of her long career. Although it did not continue her US success, it topped charts throughout Europe and reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart....
(1988) - Laid Back - It's The Way You Do It (1985)
- Laid Back - I'm Hooked (1985)
- Laid Back - One Life (1985)
- LabelleLabelleLabelle is an American all female singing group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s. The group was formed after the disbanding of two rival girl groups in the Philadelphia/Trenton areas, the Ordettes and the Del-Capris, forming as a new version of the former group, later changing...
(Patti LabellePatti LaBellePatricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...
, Nona HendryxNona HendryxNona Hendryx is an American vocalist, producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress.Hendryx is known for her work as a solo artist as well as for being one-third of the trio Labelle, who had a hit with "Lady Marmalade." Her music has ranged from soul, funk, dance, and R&B to hard rock, art...
& Sarah DashSarah DashSarah Dash is a singer and actress. Her first notable appearance on the music scene was as a member of Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles...
) - Turn it Out - The Latin Rascals - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (1988)
- Level 42Level 42Level 42 are an English pop rock and jazz-funk band who had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s.The band gained fame for their high-calibre musicianship—in particular that of Mark King, whose percussive slap-bass guitar technique provided the driving groove of many of the...
- Lessons In Love (1987) - Level 42 - Something About You (1985)
- Level 42 - World Machine (1985)
- Leroy Burgess - Heartbreaker (1983)
- Leroy Burgess - Stranger (1983)♣
- Linda Taylor - You And Me Just Started (1982)
- Lionel RichieLionel RichieLionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records...
- Love Will Conquer All (1989) - Lisa Lisa and Cult JamLisa Lisa and Cult JamLisa Lisa and her band Cult Jam were an urban contemporary band and one of first freestyle music groups to emerge from New York City in the 1980s. Cult Jam consisted of guitarist/bassist Alex "Spanador" Moseley, and drummer/keyboardist Mike Hughes...
- I Wonder If I Take You Home (1985) - Lisa StansfieldLisa StansfieldLisa Stansfield is an English singer and songwriter.-Early years:Stansfield was born to Marion and Keith Stansfield in Heywood, Lancashire, in England, where she attended Redbrook School, Rochdale. Her first television appearance was on a talent programme in the Granada TV area in 1982...
- This Is the Right Time (1989) - Loleatta HollowayLoleatta HollowayLoleatta Holloway was an American singer, mainly known for disco songs such as "Hit and Run" and "Love Sensation", both of which have been sampled extensively.-Biography:...
- Love Sensation (1983) - Loleatta Holloway - Crash Goes Love (1986)
- Louie Louie - Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury (1990)
- Love and Money - Candy Bar Express (1986)
- Luther VandrossLuther VandrossLuther Ronzoni Vandross was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times...
- Power of Love/Love Power (1991) - MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
- True Blue (1987) - Madonna - Where's the Party (1986)
- Madonna - Into the Groove (1985)
- Madonna - Causing a Commotion (1987)
- Madonna - Like a Prayer (1989)
- Madonna - Express Yourself (1989)
- Madonna - Keep it Together (1990)
- Madonna - Vogue (1990)
- Madonna - Justify My Love (1990)
- Madonna - Rescue Me (1991)
- Madonna - Erotica (1992)
- Madonna - Deeper and Deeper (1992)
- Madonna - This Used to Be my Playground (1992)
- Madonna - Bad Girl (1993)
- Madonna - Fever (1993)
- Madonna - Rain (1993)
- Mahogany - Ride On The Rhythm (1983)
- Mariah CareyMariah CareyMariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
- Someday (1991) - Mariah Carey - There's Got to Be a Way (1991)
- MC Hammer - Pray (1990)
- Metallica - Enter Sandman (1991)
- Miami Sound Machine - Bad Boy (1986)
- Michael McDonald - All We Got (It's Not Enough, Never Enough) (1990)
- Mico Wave - Star Search (1987)
- Mike & Brenda SuttonMike & Brenda SuttonMike & Brenda Sutton was an American musical duo composed of Michael B. Sutton and Brenda Sutton. Mike & Brenda Sutton are best known for their dance song called "Don't Let Go of Me ". It was remixed by Shep Pettibone.-History:...
- Don't Let Go Of Me (Grip My Hips & Move Me) (1982) - Mitsou - Bye Bye Mon Cowboy (1988)
- Morris Day - Are You Ready (1988)
- Natalie Cole - I Live For Your Love (1987)
- Natalie Cole - The Urge To Merge (1987)
- Narada - Divine Emotions (1988)
- New OrderNew OrderNew Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
- Bizarre Love TriangleBizarre Love Triangle"Bizarre Love Triangle" is a single released in 1986 by the English rock band New Order. A version is included on their album Brotherhood....
(1986) - New Order - True Faith (1987)
- Nia Peeples - Street Of Dreams (1991)
- Nia Peeples - Trouble (1988)
- Nick KamenNick KamenNick Kamen is an English male model, songwriter and musician, and brother of session guitarist Chester Kamen and artist Barry Kamen.-Career:...
- Each Time You Break My Heart (1986) - Nick Scotti - Get Over (1993)
- The Nick Straker Band - A Little Bit Of Jazz (1982)
- Nu ShoozNu ShoozNu Shooz is an American Freestyle-R&B-Dance group fronted by husband-and-wife team of John Smith and Valerie Day, based in Portland, Oregon. The Shooz released four albums in the U.S...
- Point of No Return (1986) - Nu Shooz - Lost Your Number (1986)
- Nu Shooz - Don't Let Me Be The One (1986)
- NV - It's Alright (1983)
- NV - Let Me Do You (1984)
- Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
- The Rumour (1988) - Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneySir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
- Ou Est Le Soleil? - Paula AbdulPaula AbdulPaula Julie Abdul is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.In the 1980s, Abdul rose from cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers to highly sought-after choreographer at the height of the music video era before scoring a string of pop music-R&B hits...
- Knocked Out (1988) - Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (1989)
- Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract (1990)
- Paul Lekakis - Tattoo In On Me (1990)
- Pebbles aka Perri "Pebbles" Reid - Giving You the Benefit
- Pet Shop BoysPet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
- West End GirlsWest End Girls"West End Girls" is a song by British pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the song was released twice as a single. It is a synthpop song, influenced by hip hop music. The lyrics focus on class, and inner-city pressure, and were inspired by T.S. Eliot's poem The Waste Land...
(1985) - Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)"Opportunities " is a song by UK synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys, released as a single in 1985 and then in 1986, gaining greater popularity in both the UK and U.S...
(1986) - Pet Shop Boys - Love Comes QuicklyLove comes quickly"Love Comes Quickly" is a song by UK synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys, released as the third single from their 1986 album Please, and the last of its singles to be released before the album itself. Although a Top 20 hit in the UK, and cited as one the band's own favourite songs, its chart performance was...
(1986) - Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This? (1987)
- Pet Shop Boys - Always on My MindAlways on My Mind"Always on My Mind" is an American country music song by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson, originally recorded by Brenda Lee in 1972.Allmusic lists over 300 recorded releases of the song in versions by dozens of performers...
(1988) - Pet Shop Boys - HeartHeart (Pet Shop Boys song)"Heart" is a song recorded by Pet Shop Boys which reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in April 1988 . This is also their last number 1 song to date...
(1988) - Pet Shop Boys - Left to My Own DevicesLeft to My Own Devices"Left to My Own Devices" is a song recorded by Pet Shop Boys, released as the second single from their third studio album, Introspective. It was also the first track of the album. It is their 9th best selling-hit....
(1988) - Pet Shop Boys - Was That What It Was? (1986)
- Pet Shop Boys - You Know Where You Went Wrong (1987)
- Pet Shop Boys - I Want To Wake Up (1987)
- Phil CollinsPhil CollinsPhilip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
- Hang in Long EnoughHang in Long Enough"Hang in Long Enough" is a single performed by Phil Collins and released in 1990 from the album ...But Seriously. It was the last single from the album. The song reached the #23 spot on the U.S...
(1990) - Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (1989)
- Pia Zadora - Dance Out Of My Head (1988)
- Pierre - Just Right (1984)
- Pilot - You Are The One (1984)
- Pointer Sisters - Friends' Advice (Don't Take It) (1990)
- Pointer Sisters - Gold Mine (1986)
- Pretty Poison - Nighttime (1988)
- Prince - Hot Thing (1987)
- PrincePrince (musician)Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
- Glam Slam (1988) - Rafael CameronRafael CameronRafael Cameron is a Guyanese American singer-songwriter best known for his boogie song "Boogie's Gonna Get Ya", it was remixed by François Kevorkian...
- Desires (1982) - Ramsey Lewis - This Ain't No Fantasy (1985)
- Raw Silk - Do It To The Music (1983)
- Rafaga - Aquel Amor (1999)
- Red Head Kingpin And The FBI - Get It Together (1991)
- Robey - Bored & Beautiful (1984)
- Robey - Killer Instinct (1985)
- Robey - One Night In Bangkok (1984)
- Rockers Revenge - Walking On Sunshine (1987)
- Run-D.M.C.Run-D.M.C.Run–D.M.C. was an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City. Founded by Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, the group is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture.Run–D.M.C...
- It's Tricky (1987) - Run D.M.C. - Ghostbusters (1989)
- The Salsoul Orchestra - Ooh, I Love It (Love Break) (1983)
- The Salsoul Orchestra - Seconds (1982)
- S-xpress - Hey Music Lover (1988)
- Seal (musician)Seal (musician)Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...
– The Beginning (1991) - Secret Weapon - Must Be The Music (1982)
- Shakespear's Sister - Break My Heart (1988)
- Sharon Redd - Can You Handle It (1982)
- Sheena Easton - Eternity (1987)
- Shirley Lewis - You Can't Hide (1989)
- Siedah Garrett - K.I.S.S.I.N.G. (1988)
- Sinnamon - Thin Line (1984)
- Sinnamon - He's Gonna Take You Home (1982)
- Sinnamon - Thanks To You (1982)
- Sister Sledge - Here To Stay (1986)
- Skyy - Call Me (1982)
- Skyy - Let Love Shine (1982)
- Skyy - Let's Celebrate (1982)
- Skyy - Show Me The Way (1987)
- Slade - Slam The Hammer Down (1984)
- Slay Cabell - Feelin' Fine (1982)
- The Springsteen Brothers - She's Fine (1984)
- Steve Shelto - Don't You Give Your Love Away (1983)
- Stewart Copeland - Love Lessons (1987)
- The Strangers - Step Out Of My Dream (1983)
- The Strikers - Body Music (1982)
- Surface - Falling In Love (1982)
- Taylor DayneTaylor DayneTaylor Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962 before later adopting her current stage name. She is an American pop vocalist, songwriter, and dance artist. Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine...
- I'll Wait (1993) - Taylor Dayne - Say A Prayer (1995)
- TechnotronicTechnotronicTechnotronic is a Belgian studio-based music project formed in 1988 by Jo Bogaert , who had already made his musical mark in the beginning of the 1980s as a part of a cover band and as a solo artist under various New Beat projects, including The Acts of Madmen and Nux Nemo...
- Techno Medley (1990) - Terence Trent D'arby - Dance Little Sister (1987)
- Terence Trent D'arby - If You Let Me Stay (1987)
- Terry Lewis - Can You Feel It (1984)
- Tetsuya KomuroTetsuya Komuro, also known as TK, is a Japanese keyboardist, guitarist, singer, songwriter and music producer born on November 27, 1958 in Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan. He is recognized as being the most successful producer in Japanese music history and introduced dance music to the Japanese mainstream...
- Running to Horizon (1989) - Third World - One To One (1985)
- Third World - Sense Of Purpose (1985)
- Thompson TwinsThompson TwinsThe Thompson Twins were a British pop group that were formed in April 1977 and disbanded in May 1993. They achieved considerable popularity in the mid 1980s, scoring a string of hits in the United Kingdom, the United States and around the globe. The band was named after the two bumbling detectives...
- In the Name of Love (1988) - Thompson Twins - Sugar Daddy (1989)
- Timex Social Club - Rumors (1986)
- Timex Social Club - Thinkin´ About Ya (1986)
- Tina TurnerTina TurnerTina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
- Foreign Affair (1989) - TKA - I Won't Give Up On You (1989)
- Toney Lee - Reach Up (1986)
- Tracie Spencer - This Time Make It Funky (1990)
- 2 Brave - After Midnight (1989)
- Unlimited Touch - Reach Out (Everlasting Lover) (1984)
- Unlimited Touch - Searching To Find The One (1982)
- Unique - You Make Me Feel So Good (1984)
- Vaughan & Butch Dayo Mason - Party On The Corner (1983)
- Vaughan & Butch Dayo Mason - You Can Do It (1982)
- Visual - The Music Got Me (1985)
- The Wally Jump Jr. & The Criminal Element - Don't Push Your Lock (1986)
- The Wally Jump Jr. & The Criminal Element - Jump Back (1986)
- Wang Chung - Let's Go! (1986)
- Warp 9 - Light Years Away (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Going Out Of My Dream (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Good To The Last Drop (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - If You're Looking For Fun (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Knock, Knock (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Rock Candy (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Rockin´ It In The Pocket (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Rock Your World (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Tunnel Of Love (1983)
- Weeks & Co. - Your Next Door Neighbor (1983)
- Wild Party - No One Knows (1987)
- Will To Power - Fading Away (1988)
- The Wrestlers - Land of a Thousand DancesLand of a Thousand Dances"Land of a Thousand Dances" is a song written and first recorded by Chris Kenner in 1962. The song is famous for its "na na na na na" hook, which was added by Cannibal & the Headhunters in their version of the song in 1965, whose version peaked at number thirty...
?!!? (1985) - Whitney HoustonWhitney HoustonWhitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
- So Emotional (1987) - Whitney Houston - I Belong To You (1991)
Selected album production/writing credits
- Cathy DennisCathy DennisCathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
- Everybody Move (To The Mixes) (1991) - Cathy Dennis - Into the SkylineInto the SkylineInto the Skyline is the second studio album by English dance artist Cathy Dennis. It was released in December 1992. Written with an aim toward the U.S. market. The album featured the singles "You Lied to Me", "Irresistible", "Moments of Love," "Falling", and "Why" - the latter was credited to D...
(1992) - Cathy Dennis - The Irresistible Cathy Dennis (2000)
- Gary BarlowGary BarlowGary Barlow is an English singer-songwriter, pianist and record producer. He is frontman and lead vocalist of pop group Take That and is currently the head judge on the eighth series of The X Factor. Barlow is one of Britain's most successful songwriters...
- "Love Won't WaitLove Won't Wait"Love Won't Wait" is the second solo single released by British singer-songwriter Gary Barlow from his debut solo album Open Road. The song was written by Madonna and Shep Pettibone, and was an unreleased demo from her 1994 album sessions...
" (1997) - LabelleLabelleLabelle is an American all female singing group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s. The group was formed after the disbanding of two rival girl groups in the Philadelphia/Trenton areas, the Ordettes and the Del-Capris, forming as a new version of the former group, later changing...
- "Turn It Out" (1995) - MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
- I'm BreathlessI'm BreathlessI'm Breathless: Music from and Inspired by the film Dick Tracy is the second soundtrack album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on May 22, 1990, by Sire Records...
(1990) - Madonna - The Immaculate CollectionThe Immaculate CollectionThe Immaculate Collection is the first greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 9, 1990 by Sire Records. It contains fifteen of her hit singles from 1982 to 1990, as well as two new tracks "Justify My Love" and "Rescue Me"...
(1990) - Madonna - Erotica (1992)
- Madonna - Something to RememberSomething to RememberSomething to Remember is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 7, 1995 by Maverick Records. It came after a controversial period of Madonna in the 1990s and at this time critics had deemed her career over...
(1995) - Madonna - GHV2GHV2GHV2 is the second greatest hits compilation album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 12, 2001, by Maverick Records and distributed by Warner Bros. Records. It contains the most popular songs from the 1990s up until 2001. It is the follow-up to the 1990 release, The...
(2001) - Pet Shop BoysPet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
- "You Know Where You Went Wrong" (from b-sideA-side and B-sideA-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
of "It's a SinIt's a Sin"It's a Sin" is a song recorded by Pet Shop Boys which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in 1987.-Background and writing:...
" singleSingle (music)In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
) (1987) - Pet Shop Boys - "I Want to Wake Up" (from ActuallyActually (album)In 2006, Q magazine placed the album at #22 in its list of "40 Best Albums of the '80s".-Track listing:# "One More Chance" – 5:30...
albumAlbumAn album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
) (1987) - Pet Shop Boys - "HeartHeart (Pet Shop Boys song)"Heart" is a song recorded by Pet Shop Boys which reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in April 1988 . This is also their last number 1 song to date...
" (appears on Actually/Further Listening) (2001) - Taylor DayneTaylor DayneTaylor Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962 before later adopting her current stage name. She is an American pop vocalist, songwriter, and dance artist. Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine...
- Soul DancingSoul DancingSoul Dancing is the third album by singer-songwriter, Taylor Dayne. It was released in 1993 on Arista Records. Soul Dancing peaked at #51 on The Billboard 200. Includes hit singles, "Send Me a Lover", "I'll Wait", "Say a Prayer", and her rendition of Barry White's "Can't Get Enough of Your...
(1993) - Taylor Dayne - Greatest HitsGreatest Hits (Taylor Dayne album)Greatest Hits is the fourth album by singer-songwriter, Taylor Dayne. It was released in 1995 on Arista Records. Since there was no new material recorded for the album the record label decided to remix and release a song from Dayne's last studio album "Say A Prayer". This was to garner more...
(1995) - Taylor Dayne - Dance Diva: Remixes & Rarities (2005)