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The intense emotions of a new relationship

The climactic dance scene from the film "Dirty Dancing"

Labi Siffre is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music combines melodic pop with a strong interest in human dignity and social concerns. Crying Laughing Loving Lying established an early audience, and...

The Beastie Boys began in New York's hardcore punk scene before developing a rap style that retained the energy of rock performance. Licensed to Ill placed rapping alongside conspicuous guitar sounds. Paul's Boutique...

Loneliness and the desire for companionship

Enduring love and commitment

The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish band built around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. Emerging from East Kilbride, they placed simple pop melodies within dense guitar feedback, an...

Toughness and street credibility

Richie's daughter Nicole and father-daughter relationships

The complexities of love and relationships

The allure and pitfalls of fame and success

Escaping from everyday routine and embracing life

The facades people wear in relationships

Accepting life's ups and downs

Attempting to salvage a failing relationship

Lost love and regret

The allure of a charming, romantic figure

The thrill and risk of falling in love

Relationship conflicts and public scrutiny

Reconsidering a relationship

T'Pau is an English pop-rock group led by singer Carol Decker, with guitarist Ronnie Rogers central to its early lineup. The band signed to Virgin's Siren label and broke through with Heart and Soul in 1987. Its...

Acceptance and openness in relationships

Invitation to a romantic adventure

Personal empowerment and independence

The overwhelming feelings of love

Dealing with judgment in relationships

Promises of love and fidelity

Instrumental piece inspired by luxury and brilliance

Lost love and missed opportunities

Dedication and sacrifice in relationships

The chain reaction of events in life and love

Preserving the harmony in a relationship

Holding onto hope in difficult times

Mixed feelings and communication in relationships

The superficiality of the music industry

The dynamic nature of feelings and relationships

This party anthem encourages listeners to enjoy life and have a good time.

Boy George became widely known as Culture Club's lead singer, with a distinctive voice, makeup and clothing forming a closely connected musical and visual identity. Songs including Karma Chameleon and Do You Really...

Tango in the Night recording released in 1987; later returns do not make it a recent release. This recording is included in the 1987 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been...

Fairytale of New York was written by Jem Finer and Shane MacGowan and produced by Steve Lillywhite. The Pogues' recording brings MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl together in a Christmas duet whose contrasting characters...

Breaking free from past relationships and image

A cover of Lipps Inc.'s 1980 hit about urban excitement

Jealousy in relationships

A cover of a 1962 song by James Ray

All-encompassing love and devotion

The all-consuming nature of love

Passion and romance in nighttime encounters

The pain of romantic disappointment

Passion and desire in nighttime encounters

Starting over and self-reliance

Huey Lewis and the News grew out of the San Francisco Bay Area club scene, with members whose earlier groups included Clover and Soundhole. Lewis's singing and harmonica shared the arrangements with Johnny Colla's...

Gossip and its effects on relationships

Undying love and devotion

Finding the perfect romantic partner

Spiritual searching and personal growth

Teenage romance and rebellion

George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam wrote a song about wanting a lasting companion, not simply finding someone for one evening on a dance floor. Narada Michael Walden produced the recording, which brought an energetic...

Sexual desire and monogamy

Past romantic experiences

Being overwhelmed in a relationship

Questioning the depth of romantic feelings

The excitement and uncertainty of new love

Steve "Silk" Hurley is a Chicago DJ, producer and remixer whose early recordings helped establish house music internationally. He worked with singer Keith Nunnally as JM Silk and released records through DJ...

Overcoming life's challenges

Celebration and party atmosphere

Longing to reunite with a lost love

Resisting temptation in relationships

This jazz-influenced ballad reflects on the vulnerability of falling in love.

A remake of Ritchie Valens' 1958 hit for the biographical film

Latin culture and a fictional tropical paradise

Political and social unrest in the 1980s

A funkier cover of Bill Withers' 1972 hit about friendship and support

Desire to be someone's romantic partner

Excitement and adventure

Patience and restraint in physical relationships

The Proclaimers are Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, whose direct singing and regional accents connect pop, folk, country and rock. They formed the duo after playing in local punk bands, and an...

Fleetwood Mac's history crosses distinct musical eras, from British blues in the 1960s to the California-associated pop and rock of the 1970s. Changes in singers, guitarists and songwriters altered the band's...

The struggles of working-class Americans

Moving on after a failed relationship

The overwhelming feelings of new love

The pain and pleasure of love

The transformative power of love

The pursuit of love and romance

Physical and emotional intimacy

Child abuse awareness

Lost love and memories

Theme song for the film "Over the Top" about compromise

Late-night romance and nostalgia

A cover of Tommy James and the Shondells' 1968 hit

Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence wrote this lead single from Kick, with Chris Thomas producing. The recording combines a spare funk-rock groove with electronic programming. Its well-known promotional video joins...

Stock Aitken Waterman's signature dance-pop sound

Unwavering love and commitment

The power of love and determination in overcoming obstacles

Fame and its consequences

Teenage fantasies and aspirations

Encouraging emotional vulnerability in relationships

The moment when a relationship becomes serious

A cover of The Staple Singers' 1971 hit about self-respect and empowerment

The irresistible power of music and dance

Optimism and determination in pursuing goals

Staying strong and committed in a relationship

Family ties and inherited traits

Romantic seduction

Theme song for the film "Beverly Hills Cop II"

Social and political issues of the 1980s

Coping with the absence of a loved one

Self-confidence and body positivity

A fictional crime story and Jackson's fascination with the 1930s

The power of intense emotions in relationships

Hope for future reconciliation in a relationship

The power of love to overcome obstacles

The animated film "An American Tail" and long-distance relationships

Smooth jazz interpretation of emotions

Desire for a romantic encounter

Taking time to appreciate love and relationships

Feeling disconnected from a partner

Romantic fantasies and desires

Wet Wet Wet developed from school friends in Clydebank, near Glasgow, and combined accessible pop melodies with a strong R&B and soul influence. Their early recording identity featured singer Marti Pellow. Wishing I...

Sexual attraction and flirtation

Steve Winwood emerged as a singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist with the Spencer Davis Group before co-founding Traffic. His work also included Blind Faith, whose repertoire featured Can't Find My Way Home. A...

De Burgh's wife and the impact of a beautiful woman

This duet explores the theme of finding love again after heartbreak.

Self-respect and setting boundaries in relationships

Social and economic inequalities in America

The Sisters of Mercy formed in Leeds around Andrew Eldritch and Gary Marx. Their sound combined a deep lead vocal, guitar textures and the drum machine known as Doktor Avalanche. Albums including First and Last and...

A reinterpretation of William Bell's "I Forgot to Be Your Lover"

Desperation and addiction

Sexual desire and attraction

Prince was a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose work connected funk, rock, soul, pop and jazz. His 1978 debut, For You, introduced a largely self-contained studio approach, while later...

Celebrating success and achievement

Ancient Egyptian culture and dance moves

A quirky, satirical take on primitive dance crazes and nuclear apocalypse.

The lifestyle of touring musicians

The allure of a rebellious, desirable person

The band's experiences in the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles.

Honesty and authenticity in relationships

The joy and excitement of new love

A tribute to Motown legend Smokey Robinson

Rick Astley moved from singing in the local band FBI into a recording career with Stock Aitken Waterman. Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever and the album Whenever You Need Somebody established his late-1980s...

The serendipity of finding love

Jealousy and insecurity in relationships

Title track for Madonna's film of the same name

Uncertainty and insecurity in long-term relationships

Wet Wet Wet developed from school friends in Clydebank, near Glasgow, and combined accessible pop melodies with a strong R&B and soul influence. Their early recording identity featured singer Marti Pellow. Wishing I...

The complexities of romantic relationships

Black began in Liverpool as a pop group and became primarily a vehicle for singer and songwriter Colin Vearncombe. Wonderful Life and Sweetest Smile established its early recorded identity. The catalog later included...

Finding the perfect partner

A rock cover of The Supremes' 1966 hit about a difficult breakup

The Bee Gees centered on brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, whose shared work included songwriting, production and distinctive vocal harmonies. Their 1960s records combined compact pop songs with increasingly...

Call for social change and unity