“Hide and Seek” is a song by English musician Howard Jones, released in February 1984 as the third single from his debut studio album, Human’s Lib. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Musically, the song is darker than other songs by Jones, featuring an eerie gothic-tinged sound that is comparable to dark ambient1. The B-sides, “Tao Te Ching” and “China Dance,” are both instrumentals. Jones performed a solo acoustic version of the song at the 1985 Live Aid benefit concert. The track reached the top 5 in many countries, including Ireland, and has been covered by various artists. The theme of the song revolves around the origin of the universe according to Buddhist, Advaita Vedanta (Hinduism), and other Eastern ontological philosophies. It explores the idea that the original being manifests the universe and then ‘loses’ itself in the creation, playing a cosmic game of hide and seek, with the ultimate goal of realizing that one is nothing other than the original primordial being.

“Cry Wolf” is a song by the Norwegian band A-ha, released as the second single from their second studio album, Scoundrel Days (1986). The lyrics “Night I left the city I dreamt of a Wolf…” are credited to Lauren Savoy, who was later married to the band’s guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy. The music video, directed by Steve Barron, draws inspiration from the fable “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” The single reached the top 40 in various countries, including top-five placements in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as number two in Norway. It was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in 1987.

"Crockett's Theme" is an instrumental song composed by Jan Hammer for the hit NBC television series Miami Vice. The surname Crockett refers to Don Johnson's character, James "Sonny" Crockett. The initial version of the theme first appeared in the episode "Calderone's Return: Part 1 – The Hit List", which aired on October 19, 1984, and other variations were used in later episodes. The first commercial release was a version on the late 1986 album Miami Vice II, the second volume of music from the television show. A slightly different mix was released for the single in 1987, and also appeared on Jan Hammer's 1987 album Escape from Television.

"All I Need Is a Miracle" is a song performed by English pop rock band Mike + The Mechanics. Written by guitarist Mike Rutherford and producer Christopher Neil, it was first included on their 1985 self-titled debut album, and later released as a single in early 1986 in the USA, where it reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] The song was sung by Paul Young on both the original recording and the 1996 re-recording for the band's Hits compilation album.

In an interview prior to the song's release as a single, Rutherford commented, "The thing that makes 'Miracle' different, to me, is that it's a happy song – or it's primarily a happy song. It's 'up'. And I don't do that very often. ...It may not be optimistic, but it's a positive attitude to life."

Sir Rod Stewart has defended his support for Ukraine after he appeared to be booed by his own fans during a concert in Germany.

Fans who attended the singer's concert seemed to be unhappy when the singer put up an image of President Zelenskyy and saluted the Ukraine leader during his performance on Friday at Leipzig Quarterback Immobilien Arena.

Sir Rod has since released a statement, saying, ‘I do support Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, and I will continue to do so. Putin must be stopped.’

The Art of Noise feat. Duane Eddy – Peter Gunn – Official Music Video. Peter Gunn was the theme music composed by American composer Henry Mancini for the TV show of the same name (1958 – 1961). A version by Art of Noise (featuring Duane Eddy, who covered the song in 1959) was released as the second single from the 1986 album “In Visible Silence”. The single “Peter Gunn” was released in 1986 peaking at number 2 in the Billboard US Dance chart, #3 in New Zealand, #6 in Ireland and at #8 in the UK singles chart.

“The Lebanon” is a song by the English synth-pop band The Human League. It was released as a single in April 1984 and was the first single from their fourth album, Hysteria. The song was written jointly by lead singer Philip Oakey and keyboard player/guitarist Jo Callis. 🎶

The lyrics of “The Lebanon” explore the devastating impact of war on individuals caught in its midst. Set against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War, which began in 1975 and lasted for 15 years, the song introduces a young woman who longs for a time before the soldiers arrived in 1969. The track was recorded at AIR Studios during 1983–19842.

“The Lebanon” reached number 4 in Ireland and #11 in the UK singles chart.

“99 Luftballons” by Nena! 🎶 That’s a classic German song from the 1980s. The title translates to “99 Balloons.” It’s a catchy tune with an interesting story about balloons triggering a military response.
The song was originally released in German as “99 Luftballons” in 1983, and it became a hit, climbing to #2 on the charts in the United States. The English version, titled “99 Red Balloons,” also gained popularity, but most radio stations played the original German version.

"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" is a song written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten. It was recorded by American singer Tina Turner for the soundtrack album to the 1985 film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, which starred Mel Gibson and Turner. On the heels of Turner's multiplatinum album Private Dancer (1984), the song was released as a 7-inch single, an extended version was released as a 12-inch single and on the film's soundtrack album.

"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" became one of Turner's biggest hit singles. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, behind John Parr's "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)". It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and West Germany.

After throwing his microphone and it getting caught on the stage structure, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder scaled the unsecured structure, retrieved the microphone, and climbed down while holding on to the cable.

"New Moon on Monday" is the tenth single by English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 23 January 1984 in the United Kingdom.

The second single to be taken from the band's third studio album Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), the song was another success, reaching the top ten on both the UK and US charts. On 11 February 1984, the single reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart and on 17 March, it reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, after entering on 14 January 1984 at number 56.

In a contemporary review, Cash Box said that the song "follows the surefire hit formula" but "the loneliness-themed tune is more lyrical than usual."

In a retrospective review, "New Moon on Monday" was praised by AllMusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco, who wrote: "The music holds the unusual lyrics together by wedding effervescent verse melodies that bounce high and low to a triumphant-sounding chorus with a rousing feel."

The music video for "New Moon on Monday" was filmed by director Brian Grant during the morning of 7 December 1983 in the village of Noyers in France. It has a loosely sketched storyline in which the band appear as members of an underground resistance movement called "La Luna" (the name is one of the few connections between the video's content and the song lyrics), organizing a revolt against a modern (1980s-era computers are used) oppressive militaristic regime, apparently in France.

“Alive and Kicking” is a song released by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds as the lead single from their seventh album, Once Upon a Time. The song reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four in Canada. It also peaked within the top five of several European countries, including Italy, where it reached number one1. The music video was filmed near the town of Hunter, at North–South Lake in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Directed by Zbigniew Rybczyński, it features stunning visuals and complements the song’s uplifting vibe. Here’s a snippet of the lyrics:

"You turn me on, you lift me up
And like the sweetest cup, I’d share with you
You lift me up, don’t you ever stop, I’m here with you
Now it’s all or nothing
'Cause you said…"

“Abracadabra” is a song by the American rock band Steve Miller Band. It was written by bandleader Steve Miller and released as the first single from their album of the same name in 1982. The song has a new wave vibe and features catchy lyrics. Here’s a snippet from the chorus:

“Abra-abra-cadabra, I wanna reach out and grab ya, Abra-abra-cadabra, Abracadabra.”

In “Infatuation,” Stewart explores the intense and consuming experience of infatuation. The lyrics depict a narrator deeply captivated by someone, to the point where it affects their daily life. Restlessness, inability to focus, and constant intoxication characterize this infatuation.
The woman who has both his heart and mind racing is Kelly Emberg, a fashion model who was Stewart’s girlfriend at the time. The song reflects the early days of their relationship, which served as inspiration for the lyrics.

Chart Positions:
“Infatuation” was released as the first single from Stewart’s album Camouflage (1984).
It charted at #27 in the UK and #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts in the United States.

Video Details:
The music video, directed by Jonathan Kaplan, shows Stewart in full-on stalker mode, using binoculars to spy on his infatuation.
The leading lady in the video is Kay Lenz, known for her roles in films like American Graffiti and TV shows like The Fall Guy and MacGyver.

Ah, “Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime” by The Korgis! 🎶 This iconic song was written by James Warren and performed by the British pop band The Korgis. It gained global recognition in 1980 and remains a timeless classic.

Let's Dance was released to massive commercial success, reaching number one in numerous countries, and turned Bowie into a major superstar; it remains Bowie's best-selling album. The record's four singles, including the title track, were all commercially successful. The album received mixed reviews from critics whose opinions on the artistic content varied. "Let's Dance" and "China Girl" were supported by music videos that received heavy airplay on MTV. It was supported by the successful Serious Moonlight Tour throughout 1983.

Despite the album's success, Let's Dance began a period of low creativity for Bowie. He felt that he had to pander his music to his newly acquired audience, which led to his follow-up albums, Tonight (1984) and Never Let Me Down (1987), being critically dismissed. He later reflected poorly on the period, referring to it as his "Phil Collins years".

On this day 40 years ago ‘Two Tribes’ by ‘Frankie Goes To Hollywood’ was released. This record definitely made its mark on music for me as it was the record that got me into record collecting, and It was this particular ‘Hibakusha’ mix to be exact. I started collecting FGTH as well as quite a few artists on the ZTT label.

The video: https://www.bitchute.com/video/aXL19kOwid70/

The official promo video for 'Some Like It Hot' by The Power Station.
It was the first single released from the group's 1985 eponymous debut album, released by Parlophone Records in 1985. It was the band's biggest hit, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The video featured the transgender model Caroline Cossey, also known as Tula.
The Power Station was a supergroup featuring Robert Palmer, John Taylor and Andy Taylor from Duran Duran and Tony Thompson from Chic.

Bruce Springsteen, one of the most beloved rock stars of the 20th century, experienced a significant shift in popularity during the 2000s. Let's explore why:

1. Early Career and Rise to Fame: In the early 1970s, Springsteen gained a cult following after releasing his first two albums, "Greetings from Asbury Park, New Jersey" and "The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle." However, it was his 1975 album "Born to Run" that catapulted him to global stardom. He graced the covers of both Time and Newsweek magazines in the same week, solidifying his status as a rock icon.

2. Continued Success: Springsteen's subsequent albums, including "Darkness on the Edge of Town" and "The River," further cemented his popularity. His concerts were consistently sold out, leaving fans clamoring for tickets.

3. Political Awareness: As Springsteen matured, his music evolved. The album "Nebraska" hinted at political awareness, but it was "Born in the U.S.A." that truly showcased his engagement with social issues. Unfortunately, the title track was often misinterpreted as a nationalistic anthem, leading to misunderstandings.

4. The campaigning that Bruce Springsteen did for John Kerry did not sit well with Bruce Springsteen’s Republican fans.

5 Controversial Song: The song "American Skin (41 Shots)" added to the divide. It addressed the police shooting of Amadou Diallo and sparked anger among law enforcement personnel and their families.

Over the years, more and more fans got turned off from Bruce Springsteen’s dabbling in politics and social issues. The characters in Springsteen songs — the disillusioned Vietnam vet, the guy who makes his money racing in the streets — they’re likely Trump supporters now. The people who most resemble his characters no longer believe the same things he does.

"Streets of Philadelphia" is a song written and performed by American rock musician Bruce Springsteen for the film Philadelphia (1993), an early mainstream film dealing with HIV/AIDS.

In his meta-novel "The Shards", Bret Easton Ellis describes how the clip to "Kids In America" inspired him to portray a generation of indifferent, dispassionate adolescents - birth of the ultimate '80s cool.