Songs from my Spotify Playlist Volume 3 12/31/23

1. Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life
   Classic pop song released in 1984
   Considered one of her biggest hits and helped launch her solo career
   Reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100

1. Alicia Bridges I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round)
   Vibrant and infectious disco song released in 1978
   Became a major hit, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the US Dance chart
   Catapulted Alicia Bridges to national fame and secured her place as a disco icon

1. Sheila E - A Love Bizarre (1986)
   Released in 1985, it became a signature song for both Sheila E and Prince
   Reached number one on the Billboard Dance charts and charted well on multiple other charts
   Featured in the 1985 film Krush Groove, further solidifying its place in pop culture

2. Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
   Released as Chaka Khan's debut solo single in 1978, marking a significant moment in her career outside the band Rufus
   Primarily R&B and funk, but it incorporates elements of soul and pop, reflecting the multifaceted aspects of womanhood it sings about.
   Became a massive hit, propelling Chaka Khan to solo stardom and establishing her as a powerful voice in music

1. Gloria Estefan - Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (Official Video)
   Released in 1987 as the lead single from Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine's album "Let It Loose"
   Fusion of Latin, pop and funk
   Became a global hit, reaching the top 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topping the charts in several other countries

1. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It for the Boy
   Released in 1984 as the title track of Deniece Willams' album and as a single on the soundtrack for the movie "Footloose"
   Primarily falls under R&B and soul but it incorporates elements of pop and gospel, reflecting the song's themes of youth, defiance and celebration
   Became a massive hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, topping the R&B and dance charts, and even scoring an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song

1. Mary Jane Girls - In My House (Official HD Video)
   Funky, sassy anthem about love and intimacy, released in 1985
   Produced, written, and arranged by the legendary Rick James
   Became a massive hit, reaching the top 10 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts
   It solidified the Mary Jane Girls' place in the music scene and established Rick James as a masterful producer and songwriter

1. Evelyn "Champagne" King - Love Come Down
   Stunning R&B and post-disco song released in 1982 as the lead single from her fifth album, "Get Loose"
   Song became a massive hit, reaching number one on both the Billboard Black Singles and Hot Dance/Disco charts in the US. It also charted well internationally, solidifying Evelyn "Champagne" King's position as a leading R&B and dance artist

1. A Taste of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
   Disco groove that exploded on the scene in 1978 and became a defining song of the era
   Pure disco powerhouse
   It wasn't just catchy, it was a massive hit. It topped the US Billboard Hot 100, US Billboard R&B chart, and US Billboard Dance chart, becoming the first ever platinum-selling single for Capitol Records

1. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Official Music Video)
   The song was released in 1987 as the lead single from Houston's second album, "Whitney"
   Quickly became a global smash hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping charts in numerous other countries

1. The Go-Go's - We Got The Beat
   The song first landed on a single for UK-based Stiff Records in 1980, then got rerecorded for their explosive debut album "Beauty and the Beat" on I.R.S. Records in 1981
   Song became a massive hit, propelling the Go-Go's to stardom and establishing them as pioneers of the female-fronted new wave and punk rock scene

1. The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Video)
   This 1982 disco-pop banger was written by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer.
   It was initially intended for Donna Summer. However, she wasn't feeling it, leading Jabara to offer it to Martha Wash and Izora Armstead, the then-duo Weather Girls.
   Became a global phenomenon, reaching the top 10 in numerous countries and even landing on the Billboard Hot 100.

1. The Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed
   Released in 1981 as the opening track on their debut album, "Beauty and the Beat"
   Became a top 10 hit in the US and Australia, establishing the Go-Go's as a
   significant force in the new wave and pop rock scene.

Links To Other Playlists:

Songs From My Spotify Playlist Volume 1 12/27/2023

Songs From My Spotify Playlist Volume 2 12/30/2023