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T.G. Sheppard - Slow Burn / First Things First (1983) - with writing on both labels

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Tracklist  A Slow Burn 3:29   Written by Charlie Black & Tommy Rocco  B First Things First 2:52   Written by Don Cook, Rafe Van Hoy Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc. Produced For – JEN Productions Published By – Bibo Music Publishers Published By – Chappell & Co., Inc. Published By – Cross Keys Pub. Co., Inc. Published By – Unichappell Music, Inc. Published By – VanHoy Music Published By – Welk Music Group Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation Credits Producer – Jim Ed Norman Notes   From the Warner/Curb album Slow Burn (1-23911)   Barcode and Other Identifiers  Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 7-29469-BTN-1950-S-SR1 [SRC logo] Masterfonics  Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 7-29469-BTN-1973-S-SR1 \-/ Masterfonics [SRC logo]  Pressing Plant ID (stamped in runouts): [SRC logo]  Rights Society: ASCAP Rights Society: BMI  

Patti Austin and James Ingram - "Baby, Come to Me" (1981) - writing on A-side although re-released in October 1982 / Patti Austin - "Solero"

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  As a little girl in late 1982 I didn't know my favorite song by R&B singers Patti Austin & James Ingram, "Baby Come to Me" had soulful pop star Michael McDonald contributing the vocal backing. Personnel Lead Vocals: Patti Austin & James Ingram Backing Vocals: James Ingram, Patti Austin & Michael McDonald Drums : John Robinson Bass : Eddie Watkins Jr. Guitar : Steve Lukather Keyboards : Greg Phillinganes Fender Rhodes : Richard Tee Synthesizers : Greg Phillinganes, David Foster , Michael Boddicker , Rod Temperton Percussion : Paulinho Da Costa Arrangement: Rod Temperton Recording engineer : Bruce Swedien Mixing: Bruce Swedien Mastering: Bernie Grundman Here is the video from TopPop:

Sylvia Tella - Peace and Love (1987) - 12" single - side A with writing on label

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  Tracklist A Peace And Love B Time After Time Companies, etc. Recorded At – Easy Street Studios Mixed At – Easy Street Studios Credits Arranged By, Producer, Written-By – Lloyd Charmers Recorded By, Mixed By – Joe Richards

Various - Good Fellas - 1 & 2

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1. Temptation - E.T. Webster 2.

Spandau Ballet - "True" - Blockbuster pop hit from 1983 - writing on side A - flipside: "Gently" - no writing on side B

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  Tracklist A True 5:40 B Gently 4:01 Companies, etc. Published By – Reformation Publishing Co. Ltd. Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Chrysalis Records Mastered At – Sterling Sound Credits Producer – Spandau Ballet, Steve Jolley & Tony Swain (tracks: A) Written-By – Gary Kemp Notes ℗ 1983 Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (A Side Label): VS4 42720 AS Matrix / Runout (B Side Label): VS4 42720 BS Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched (variation 1)): VS-4-42720-AS-COMM X Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched (variation 1)): VS-4-42720-BS-COMM XX Mastering SID Code (Stamped on both sides. ): Sterling Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched (variation 2)): G V̵3̵•̵4̵ ̵4̵2̵7̵0̵-̵A̵S̵.̵ ̵C̵O̵M̵M̵ -▒VS-4 42720-AS-COMM-2 [STERLING] Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched (variation 2)): P-G VS-4-42720-BS. COMM [STERLING A]\ Here is the well-polished pop music video with Sky & Raven Whitney , better known as Schuyler & Charlotte Whitney, played by both Larkin Malloy and Sh...

Gina Lee - Some Guys Have All the Luck / Version (1980) - writing on both labels

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Introduction to “Some Guys Have All the Luck” The song “Some Guys Have All the Luck” has a rich history, having been originally recorded by The Persuaders in 1973. It gained further popularity through Rod Stewart’s cover in 1984, which became a significant hit. However, Gina Lee’s version released in 1980 also garnered attention and has its own dedicated following. In contrast, Maxi Priest’s remake in the early 1990s did not achieve the same level of acclaim among certain listeners. This analysis will explore why some people today prefer Gina Lee’s rendition as well as those by The Persuaders and Rod Stewart over Maxi Priest’s version. Gina Lee’s Version (1980) Gina Lee’s interpretation of “Some Guys Have All the Luck” stands out for several reasons: Vocal Style and Emotion : Gina Lee brings a unique vocal quality that resonates with listeners who appreciate a more soulful and emotive delivery. Her voice combines power with vulnerability, allowing her to convey the song’s themes of lon...

Meli'sa Morgan - Do Me Baby (1986) - 12" single - her soulful version of the Prince Rogers Nelson tune from 1986

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Tracklist A Do Me Baby Recorded By, Mixed By – Steve Goldman  5:27 B Do Me Baby (Interlude) Edited By – Zack Vaz 4:59 Companies, etc. Produced For – StoneJones Productions Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Capitol Records, Inc. Copyright © – Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc. Record Company – Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc. Published By – Controversy Music Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville Credits Producer – Paul Laurence Written-By – Prince Rogers Nelson Notes From the forthcoming LP "Meli'sa Morgan" ST-12434 ℗ 1985 Capitol Records, Inc. © 1985 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Runouts are etched except for the 0 stamp Barcode and Other Identifiers Barcode (Text): 0 7777-15211-1 Rights Society: ASCAP Pressing Plant ID: 0 Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 100000A Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 100000B Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): V-1- 152...