August 28, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of Sade's single Smooth Operator. Sade Adu and Raymond St. John are the songwriters of this 80s hit. The music is R&B/Soul. The beginning has a drum sound, similar to Tribal music, then smoothly transitions to the incredible music of the saxophone. The tune is rhythmic and edgy, … Continue reading Sade – Smooth Operator – 40th Anniversary
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Queen I Want to Break Free: 40th Anniversary
April 2, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of Queen's single I Want to Break Free (the radio single mix). There are two versions: one from their album The Works and the other in Greatest Hits Volume II. The link below is the video for the radio edition of this 80s classic. John Deacon wrote and composed the song. The music … Continue reading Queen I Want to Break Free: 40th Anniversary
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer: 35th Anniversary
October 31, 2021, marks the 35th Anniversary of Bon Jovi's single Livin' on a Prayer. The song is a story about a couple and their economic struggles in life. The music is Rock/Glam Metal/Power Metal. The musicians in this song were incredible: Richie Sambora (electric guitar, talkbox), Alec John Such (bass guitar), Tico Torres (drums, percussion, … Continue reading Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer: 35th Anniversary
The Bangles Walk Like an Egyptian – 35th Anniversary
September 1, 2021, marks the 35th Anniversary of The Bangles' single Walk Like an Egyptian. It's a timeless hit that crossed generations. The music of Walk Like an Egyptian is classic Rock that is edgy and dynamic. It has some musical parts that have a Middle Eastern sound. David Kahne produced the piece with intricacy and structure. The … Continue reading The Bangles Walk Like an Egyptian – 35th Anniversary
Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name: 35th Anniversary
Flashback Fridays July 23, 2021, marks the 35th anniversary of Bon Jovi's classic hit You Give Love A Bad Name. The song is about a toxic relationship that causes the subject a lot of pain. The music is Rock. The producer Bruce Fairbairn did an incredible job producing this classic from the 80s. The tune starts … Continue reading Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name: 35th Anniversary