Random Hits Playlist for Saturday December 16th, 2023

1. 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

1. Olivia Newton-John Physical
   Released in 1981
   Title track from her twelfth studio album, "Physical"
   Topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for several weeks.

1. 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 culture

2. Phil 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

1. 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

1. 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 countries

2. The Hollies Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress
   Released in 1972
   Became a major hit reaching #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100

1. 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"

2. 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

1. 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 hits

2. Laura 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

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