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  Why Spandau Ballet’s “True” Should Have Been Sky & Raven Whitney’s Pop Music Favorite from a Cancelled Soap Opera, “The Edge of Night” Spandau Ballet ’s “True” should have been Sky & Raven Whitney ’s pop music favorite from the cancelled soap opera “The Edge of Night” due to the band’s white skin because the song “True” by Spandau Ballet was a massive hit in the 1980s and resonated with audiences across different demographics. The smooth and romantic vibe of the song, coupled with its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, made it a perfect choice for a pop music favorite on a soap opera like “The Edge of Night.” Additionally, the band’s popularity and success during that time would have added to the appeal of featuring their music on the show. Why the Pop Music Video of That Song Should Have Had Dancers Dancing in an Upbeat Slow Bossa Nova/Pop Style Including Tracey Ullman and Her Female Dancers Splicing Up That British Pop Band Instead Original of That Band Alone The pop...

  Explanation of Nancy Wilson’s Vocal Resemblance to Barbra Streisand in “These Dreams” In the song “These Dreams” performed by the American rock band Heart , Nancy Wilson ’s voice may have sounded like Barbra Streisand due to her mezzo-soprano vocal range. Mezzo-soprano is a female voice type that falls between soprano and contralto. This range allows singers like Nancy Wilson to have a rich, warm tone with a lower register that can sometimes resemble the depth and timbre often associated with Barbra Streisand’s singing style. Nancy Wilson’s mezzo-soprano voice likely contributed to the similarity in sound between her vocals in “These Dreams” and Barbra Streisand’s singing. Both singers possess a certain richness and depth in their voices that can evoke emotional resonance in their performances, creating a connection with the listener that is characteristic of their respective vocal styles. It is important to note that while there may be similarities in vocal quality between Na...

  It is possible that female backing singers Candy McKenzie , Joy Tulloch , Yvonne McKenzie , Sharon Tucker , Aura Memang , Judy Mowatt and Anicia Banks from both UK and Jamaica were not available at the time of the recording of "Hot Stepper" , or that Gregory Isaacs chose not to use them. It is also possible that the female backing singers were not credited on the album for some unknown reason. The reason why these female backing singers were not invited to sing backup behind Gregory Isaacs on "Hot Stepper" from his album, "Night Nurse" , released in 1982 is likely because the song was recorded prior to their involvement as backing singers. At the time of the recording, Isaacs was working with a different set of no backing singers, which explains why the aforementioned singers were not invited to sing backup.

 Given the theme of the song, "A Little Piece of Heaven" , performed by British pop/rock duo Godley & Creme , an American wedding cake pop music video would be a great fit. The video could feature clips of Stefan & Chloe, then Sonny & Brenda, from different American soap operas.  This would add a more personal touch to the video, as viewers would be able to connect the characters with the story of the song. Furthermore, the visuals would be more vibrant and colorful, and the music video would have a unique American style to it. This would be a great contrast to the unmodified clouds music video that was done in a British style.

 The I-Threes , consisting of Judy Mowatt , Marcia Griffiths , and Rita Marley , were known for their incredible vocal harmonies and their contributions to Bob Marley 's music.  However, they did not sing backup behind Gregory Isaacs on his song "Material Man" from his 1982 album, "Night Nurse." There are several reasons why this collaboration did not take place. Firstly, it is important to note that the I-Threes primarily worked with Bob Marley and the Wailers , providing backing vocals for their iconic reggae sound. While they occasionally collaborated with other artists, their main focus was supporting Bob Marley's music and spreading his message of love, unity, and social change. Secondly, Gregory Isaacs had his own unique style and sound, often referred to as the "Cool Ruler." His smooth and soulful voice, combined with his romantic lyrics, made him a beloved figure in the reggae genre. While the I-Threes were undoubtedly talented, their vo...

Central Line’s 1981 club hit “Walking Into Sunshine” was the zenith of their popularity in the United States and had the added prestige of being remixed by Larry Levan who played it at the Paradise Garage. Steve Salvari, Camelle Hinds,Henri Defoe, Linton Beckles, Lipson Francis and Jake Le Mesurier were a jazz funk band from London and they signed to Mercury Records in 1979 as Central Line. They emerged along with other jazz funk bands including Light Of The World and Incognito. Of the three albums they recorded, it was the song “Nature Boy” that was recognized most in their native London. All six members went in different directions when the band broke-up in 1984 with Steve Salvari being the only one to continue working in the music industry as a producer, musician and bandleader. Jake Le Mesurier passed in the ’90’s and lead singer and drummer Linton Beckles died in 2015.

                        FROM WIKIPEDIA: Godley & Creme were an English rock duo composed of Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. The pair began releasing albums as a duo after splitting from the rock band 10cc. In 1979 they directed their first music video for the single "An Englishman in New York". After this, they became involved in the production of videos for such artists as Ultravox, The Police, Yes, Duran Duran, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Wang Chung, as well as directing the ground-breaking video for their 1985 single "Cry".

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  Amy & the Angel (September 22, 1982) Between Two Loves (October 27, 1982) But It's Not My Fault (March 22, 1983) The Color of Friendship (November 11, 1981) Daddy, I'm Their Mama Now (March 3, 1982) A Family of Strangers (September 24, 1980) First Step (September 23, 1981) The Gymnast (October 28, 1980) Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents? (March 16, 1983) The Heartbreak Winner: One Girl's Struggle For Olympic Gold (February 13, 1980) A Matter of Time (February 11, 1981) My Mother Was Never a Kid (March 18, 1981) Please Don't Hit Me, Mom (January 19, 1983) Schoolboy Father (October 15, 1980) Sometimes I Don't Love My Mother (April 7, 1982) Starstruck (October 14, 1981) Stoned (November 12, 1980) Tough Girl (October 28, 1981) The Unforgivable Secret (February 10, 1982) A Very Delicate Matter (November 10, 1982) The Wave (March 30, 1983) What Are Friends For? (March 19, 1980) Where Do Teenagers Come From? (March 5, 1980) The Woman Who Willed a Miracle (Fe...