Parade (1986), the soundtrack to the movie Under the Cherry Moon, featured "Mountains." It reached #23 on the U.S. charts and gave writing credits to Wendy & Lisa along with Prince. The following video for the song was used as the closing credits rolled for the film. https://youtu.be/_WmPeLOLDnA
Originally absent from the album Skylarking (1986) due to length and fear of repercussion of the subject matter, "Dear God" was released as a B-side to the single "Grass." Upon its success, Skylarking was re-pressed including the song and subsequently re-released. "Dear God" went on to become win 1987 Billboard Best Video award. It is our song of … Continue reading Song of the Day: XTC, “Dear God”
If you have not noticed, our diverse song list here at WCL has a lot of 80's tunes. Today is no exception. From the Running in the Family (1987) album by Level 42, "Lessons in Love" jumps in as our song of the day. https://youtu.be/gt7mtdLha-c
As metal as I am, I cannot lie, Jermaine Stewart's "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is a jam. Originally appearing on an episode of Miami Vice, Jermaine Stewart released this song on his album Frantic Romantic (1986) propelling it up the US and UK charts. Unfortunately, we lost Jermaine Stewart in 1997, but … Continue reading Song of the Day: Jermaine Stewart, “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off”
Let's get straight to The Source (1986), Grandmaster Flash and their single "Style." https://youtu.be/LPMLx7VJ4Gs
The lead single from The Smiths album The Queen is Dead (1986), "Big Mouth Strikes Again." https://youtu.be/RvvbCoE4g2E
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