“Lovefool” is a song written by Peter Svensson and Nina Persson for Swedish band the Cardigans’ third studio album, Fist Band on the Moon (1996). It was released as the album’s lead single in Sweden in mid-1996 and in September 1996 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song was serviced to radio […]
Forgotten Songs – 1990’s (3)
“Kiss Me” is a song by American band Sixpence None the Richer from their self-titled third album (1997). The ballad was released as a single in August 1998, in the United States and was issued in international territories the following year. Several music critics compared the song to works by English alternative rock band the […]
Forgotten Songs – 1990’s (2)
“Stay (I Missed You)” is a song by American singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb. It was released in May 1994 as the lead single from the original movie soundtrack to Reality Bites (1994). The song was written and composed by Loeb herself, while production was handled by Juan Patiño. “Stay” was originally conceived in 1990, at one […]
Forgotten Songs – 1990’s (1)
So now our journey through forgotten songs takes us into the 1990’s. It was was one filled with a variety of pop, rap, and alternative music artists as well as a plethora of one-hit wonders. It was a time when musical taste was as varied as the events that were happening at the time. Many […]
Forgotten Songs – 1980’s (6)
“I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” is a song by the American duo Daryl Hall and John Oates. Written by Hall, Oates and Sara Allen, the song was released as the second single from their tenth studio album, Private Eyes (1981). The song became the fourth number one hit single of their career […]
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“Smalltown Boy” is the debut single by British synth-pop band Bronski Beat, released in June 1984. It is from their debut album, The Age of Consent, released in December 1984. The song was a big commercial success, reaching number 3 in the band’s native UK. It was also a number one hit in the Netherlands […]
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“Land of Confusion” is a song by the English rock band Genesis from their 1986 album Invisible Touch. The song was the third track on the album and was the third track released as a single, reaching No. 4 in the U.S. and No. 14 in the UK in late 1986. It also reached No. […]
Forgotten Songs – 1980’s (3)
“I Can’t Wait” is a song by American group Nu Shooz, originally recorded in late 1984 and featured on the band’s second album Tha’s Right the following year. The song was remixed by Dutch DJ and producer Peter Slaghuis: this remixed version is the one that appears on the 1986 album Poolside. In the US, […]
Forgotten Songs – 1980’s (2)
“Somebody’s Watching Me” is a song recorded by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in 1984, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. Rockwell’s debut single release, the song features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus) and Jermaine Jackson (additional backing vocals). “Somebody’s Watching […]
Forgotten Songs – 1980’s (1)
We are moving now into the 1980’s for our selections of songs that once were on everyone’s lips but have faded from somewhat our memories and playlists. “Best Years of Our Lives” is a song recorded by Modern Romance. It was released in October 1982 as a single by WEA. Japanese and German editions were […]