’80s Covers More Popular Than The Originals 🎶 Blondie, Huey Lewis & The News
Here are two cover songs from the 1980s that are more popular than the original versions. Featuring “The Tide is High” by Blondie vs The Paragons; “Do You Believe in Love” by Huey Lewis and the News vs “We Both Believe In Love” by Supercharge.
These Hit Songs Changed Forever? 🎶 Ft. Michael Jackson, Tag Team, Pilot
Here are three popular songs that were re-recorded for TV commercials by the original artists. Featuring Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” for Pepsi in 1984; Tag Team’s “Whoomp! (There It Is)” for Geico in 2020; Pilot’s “Magic” for Ozempic in 2018.
One Songwriter Behind All These Hits 🎵 Michael Jackson, Michael McDonald, George Benson
Here are five popular songs that were written by the same songwriter – Rod Temperton. Featuring “Thriller” and “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson; “Boogie Nights” by Heatwave; “Sweet Freedom” by Michael McDonald; “Give Me The Night” by George Benson.
’90s Covers vs ’70s Originals – Feat. Lenny Kravitz, Metallica
Here are two ’90s cover songs of ’70s hits. Featuring “American Woman” by Lenny Kravitz vs The Guess Who; “Turn The Page” by Metallica vs Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band.
Sinatra’s Family Had More Singers Than You Think
Here are four musical artists from the Sinatra family. Featuring “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra; “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” by Nancy Sinatra (Frank’s daughter); “The Second Time Around” by Frank Sinatra Jr. (Frank’s son); “Cleo” by AJ Lambert (Frank’s granddaughter/Nancy’s daughter).
’80s Hits That Were Actually Covers? – Feat. Bow Wow Wow, R.E.M.
Here are popular cover songs from the 1980s and their originals. Featuring “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow vs The Strangeloves; “Superman” by R.E.M. vs The Clique.
’80s Songs By Artists With Only One Top 40 Hit On The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 – Vol. 2
Here’s a list of songs released in the 1980s by artists who have only one Top 40 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (not the airplay charts). Featuring “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood; “I Wanna Be Rich” by Calloway; “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak; “Object of My Desire” by Starpoint; “Der Kommissar” by After the Fire; “Just A Friend” by Biz Markie; “Let The Music Play” by Shannon; “Epic” by Faith No More; “Somebody’s Knockin'” by Terri Gibbs; “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin.
TV Themes Bigger Hits Than Their Shows?
Here are four TV theme songs that reached the charts in the US and/or around the world in the 1970s. Featuring “Happy Days” by Pratt & McClain; “The Rockford Files” by Mike Post (and Pete Carpenter); “Making Our Dreams Come True” (“Laverne & Shirley” TV Theme) by Cyndi Grecco; “Theme From S.W.A.T.” by Rhythm Heritage.
’90s Songs and The Music They Sampled – Feat. Massive Attack, Portishead
Here are two songs from the 1990s and the songs they sampled from the 1970s. Featuring “Teardrop” by Massive Attack (feat. Elizabeth Fraser) and “Sometimes I Cry” by Les McCann; “Glory Box” by Portishead and “Ike’s Rap II” by Isaac Hayes.
Artists Who Re-Recorded Their Songs That Became Popular – Ft. Todd Rundgren, James Taylor
Here are two artists who re-recorded their songs that became more popular. Featuring “Hello It’s Me” by Todd Rundgren vs Nazz; “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor.