Simple Minds Are Still Alive and Kicking

Concert scene with the words "Simple Minds Alive and Kicking" written on it

As a fan of Simple Minds, in the summer of 1985, I thought the Scottish band could not repeat the success of the song that had been playing on the radio for months, Don't You (Forget About Me), a piece written for the soundtrack of the film The Breakfast Club.

Back in Black, AC/DC's Most Loved Album and Single

"AC/DC Back in Black" lettering on a gray-black background with raised arms at a concert

After the death of lead singer Bon Scott on February 19, 1980, AC/DC considered breaking up the band, but quickly changed their minds and wrote what became their most successful album, Back in Black.

Everytime You Go Away: Paul Young Brings Hall & Oates' Ballad to Success

"Paul Young EverytimeYou Go Away" written on a purple background

Who knows if Paul Young imagined he would soon be climbing the charts all over the world when he decided to include in his second album a cover of a song from five years earlier.

Whitesnake Try Twice With Here I Go Again

"Whitesnake Try Twice With Here I Go Again" written on a concert image

Originally released on the 1982 album Saints & Sinners, Here I Go Again was rerecorded for the 1987 album Whitesnake.