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Monday, 15 June 2026

Lionel Richie - You Are - 1983




Lionel Richie - "You Are"

The 3rd solo single from  Lionel Richie was released in January 1983 and reached Number 43 on the U.K. singles chart.  Written by Lionel Richie and Brenda Harvey Richie it was released on Motown  records on  7 inch & 12 inch disc and spent 7 weeks on the chart.  The song peaked at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Singles chart.


                                                                       Billboard Review


                                                                      Smash Hits Review

                                                              Record Business Review
                                                                         NME Review


                                                                         Cashbox Review










Monday, 8 June 2026

Black - Wonderful Life - 1987


Wonderful Life
is the debut album from Black released on 18th September 1987 on A&M Records. It was produced by Dave "Fix" Dickie and Robin Millar. The album reached No. 3 on the British charts.


Listen to the Full album


Track Listing:

Wonderful Life

Everything's Coming Up Roses

Sometimes For The Asking

Finder

Paradise          

I'm Not Afraid           

I Just Grew Tired       

Blue    

Just Making Memories           

Sweetest Smile


                                                                Number One Review


                                                                      Smash Hits Review

                                                                  Record Mirror Review