Category: Mary Hopkin

“Hard Habit to Break” is one of Chicago’s most enduring and emotionally resonant songs, released in 1984 as part of their eleventh studio album, Chicago 17. The song marked a significant moment in Chicago’s illustrious career, showcasing their ability to blend rock, pop, and jazz elements with deeply personal and introspective lyrics. Written by the…

“Drive” is one of The Cars’ most iconic and emotionally resonant songs, released in 1984 as part of their fifth studio album, Heartbeat City. The song marked a significant milestone in The Cars’ career, showcasing their ability to blend new wave and rock with deeply personal and introspective themes. Written by Ric Ocasek, the band’s…

“Time (Clock of the Heart)” is one of Culture Club’s most iconic and enduring songs, released in 1982 as part of their second studio album, Colour by Numbers. Written by the band’s lead singer, Boy George, along with Roy Hay and Mikey Craig, the song played a pivotal role in solidifying Culture Club’s position as…

“Making Love Out of Nothing at All” is one of Air Supply’s most celebrated and commercially successful songs, released in 1983 as part of their seventh studio album, Greatest Hits. Written by Jim Steinman, a prolific songwriter known for his grandiose and theatrical style, the song marked a significant departure from Air Supply’s typical soft…

“Lost in Love” is one of Air Supply’s most iconic and enduring songs, released in September 1980 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, also titled Lost in Love. Written by Graham Russell, the band’s keyboardist and primary songwriter, the song marked a pivotal moment in Air Supply’s career, propelling them to international…

“Hello Again” is one of Neil Diamond’s most cherished and enduring songs, released in 1980 as part of the soundtrack for the film The Jazz Singer. Written by Neil Diamond himself, the song played a pivotal role in both the movie’s narrative and Diamond’s musical career. The Jazz Singer was a remake of the 1927…

“Right Here Waiting” is one of Richard Marx’s most iconic and enduring songs, released in 1989 as the lead single from his second studio album, Repeat Offender. Written by Marx himself, the song marked a significant milestone in his career, solidifying his reputation as a formidable singer-songwriter in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Prior…

“We Belong” is one of Pat Benatar’s most iconic and enduring songs, released in 1984 as part of her fifth studio album, Tropico. Written by Desmond Child and Diane Warren, the song marked a significant milestone in Benatar’s career, showcasing her ability to blend rock sensibilities with pop appeal. Pat Benatar, an American rock singer-songwriter,…