- The O'Jays Use Ta Be My Girl (Official Soul Train Video)
Released in 1978 as a single from their album "So Full of Love"
Classic R&B Song
- Olivia Newton-John Physical
Released in 1981
Title track from her twelfth studio album, "Physical"
Topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for several weeks.
Patrice Rushen Forget Me Nots
Genre and Style: R&B and Soul
Became a signature song for Rushen
Song crossed over to mainstream audiences and became a staple of 1980s culturePhil Collins Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)
Released in 1984
Originally written for the movie "Against All Odds"
The album was commercially successful, reaching the top of the Billboard 200 chart
- Paula Abdul Straight Up
Released in 1988 from her debut album "Forever Your Girl"
Genre: Pop Music
Topped the Billboard Hot 100 in February of 1989
Haddaway What Is Love
This was released in 1993
Later than the scope I am working in
Reached the top of the charts in over 50 countriesThe Hollies Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress
Released in 1972
Became a major hit reaching #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100
Irene Cara Flashdance What A Feeling
Released in 1983
Genre -Bending Sound blending elements of pop, synth-pop, and electro with a touch of disco
High-Energy Pop Anthem became the signature song of the movie "Flashdance"The Pointer Sisters Neutron Dance
Released in 1983
Genres: R&B, Funk and Pop
Reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B and Dance Charts
10.Journey Don't Stop Believen'
Released in 1981
Genre: Blends elements of hard rock with soft balladry
Topped the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of Journey's biggest hits
Kool and the Gang Celebration
Released in 1980
Genre Blend: Elements of funk, R&B, pop and disco
Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Became one of Kool and the Gang's biggest hitsLaura Branigan Gloria
Originally by Umberto Tozzi: Released in Italian in 1979 by singer-songwriter Umberto Tozzi
Branigan's English cover: Released in 1982 on her debut album, Branigan's English cover propelled the song to international fame
Reached #1 in multiple countries
Links To Other Playlists
Random Hit Songs from the 1960s and 1970s Volume 1
Random Hit Songs from the 1960s and 1970s Volume 2
Random Hits Playlist for a Friday Afternoon December 15th, 2023