Category Archive: 1981

THIS IS ELVIS 1981

This is Elvis Film 1981 This Is Elvis is a 1981 documentary film about the life of Elvis Presley written and directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo. It combines archival footage with reenactments, and voice-over narration by pop singer Ral Donner, imitating Presley’s speaking voice. It was screened out of competition at the 1981 …

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KISS ON YOUR LIST (song)

Kiss on My List Released January 24, 1981 Format Vinyl (7″, 12″) Recorded 1979 Genre Pop rock blue-eyed soul Length 4:25 (album version) 3:48 (45 version) Label RCA Records Songwriter(s) Daryl Hall Janna Allen Producer(s) Daryl Hall John Oates “Kiss on My List” is a song by the American duo Hall & Oates. It was …

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JESSIES GIRL

Jessie’s Girl From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Released February 1981 Format Vinyl record (7″) Genre Power pop Length 3:14 Label RCA Songwriter(s) Rick Springfield Producer(s) Keith Olsen “Jessie’s Girl” is a song written and performed by Australian singer Rick Springfield. It was released on the album Working Class Dog. The song is about unrequited love, …

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DOWN UNDER

Down Under (song) 1981 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Single by Men at Work from the album Business as Usual Released October 1981 Format 7″ , 12″ , CD reissue Recorded 1981 Genre New wave pop rock Length 3:42 Label Columbia Songwriter(s) Colin Hay Ron Strykert Producer(s) Peter McIan “Down Under” (also known as “Land …

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IN THE AIR TONIGHT (song)

In the Air Tonight 1981 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Single by Phil Collins from the album Face Value B-side “The Roof is Leaking” Released 9 January 1981 Format 7-inch single 12-inch single Recorded Townhouse Studios London, 1980 Genre Experimental pop soft rock Length 5:34 (album version) 4:57 (single edit) Label Virgin Atlantic Writer(s) Phil …

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HELLO AGAIN (Neil Diamond song)

Hello Again Released January 1981 Format 7″ single Recorded 1980 Genre Pop Length 4:04 Label Capitol Writer(s) Neil Diamond, Alan Lindgren Producer(s) Bob Gaudio “Hello Again” is a song written by Neil Diamond and Alan Lindgren that appeared in the 1980 movie The Jazz Singer and was performed by Diamond on the soundtrack album to …

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QUEEN OF HEARTS (Hank DeVito song)

Queen of Hearts (Hank DeVito song) Released June 8, 1981 Recorded 1981 Genre Country pop, country rock Length 3:26 Label Capitol Writer(s) Hank DeVito Producer(s) Richard Landis Queen of Hearts is a country-pop song written by Hank DeVito, the pedal steel guitarist in Emmylou Harris’ backing group The Hot Band, and first recorded by Dave …

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COOL WORLD (Song)

Cool World (song) Released 1981 Format Vinyl, 7″ Genre Rock Length 3:33 Label Avenue Records Writer(s) Ross Wilson Producer(s) Mark Moffatt “Cool World” is an song by Australian rock band Mondo Rock, released in 1981. It is the second single to be released from Mondo Rock’s second studio album Chemistry. It peaked at number 8 …

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DON’T STOP BELEIVIN’

Don’t Stop Believin’ “Don’t Stop Believin’” is a song by the American rock band Journey, originally released as a single from its seventh studio album Escape (1981). It became a number 9 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 on its original release. In the United Kingdom, the song was not a Top 40 hit on …

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BELIEVE IT OR NOT

Believe It or Not (song) B-side “Little Bit of Us” Released 1981 Format 7″ Genre Pop rock, soft rock Length 3:11 Writer(s) Mike Post, Stephen Geyer Producer(s) Mike Post “Believe It or Not” is a song composed by Mike Post (music) and Stephen Geyer (lyrics) and sung by American singer Joey Scarbury. It serves as …

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