Some debut singles arrive with noise and ambition. Perfect arrived with elegance instead—light on its feet, emotionally understated, and confident en…

"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is a song co-written by the soul singer Otis Redding and the guitarist Steve Cropper and recorded by…

"Can't Stay Away from You" is a song by Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. The song was released on November 10, 1987, as the thir…

"Armageddon It" is a song by the English rock band Def Leppard. It was released on March 28, 1988 (UK), as the fifth single from their four…

"I Can't Help It" is a song by English girl group Bananarama. It was released on December 28, 1987 as the third single from their fourt…

"Early in the Morning" is a song originally performed by The Gap Band in 1982. Robert Palmer recorded a cover version in 1988, which was re…

"Kissing a Fool" is a song written and performed by English singer and songwriter George Michael. It was released on November 21, 1988, as …

" Talkin' 'bout a Revolution " is a song by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman . It was released in July 1988 as the second sing…

"Perfect World" is a song performed by American rock band Huey Lewis and the News . It was released in June 1988 as the lead single from the…

"Mercedes Boy" is a song by American singer Pebbles. It was released on March 7, 1988, as the second single from her self-titled debut stud…

"Cherry Bomb" is a song by American rock singer John Mellencamp. It was released on Released October 24, 1987 as the second single from his…

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969. …

"I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" is a song by English musician Elton John. It was released on May 23, 1988, as the lead single …

"The Only Way Is Up" is a song written by George Jackson and Johnny Henderson and originally released in 1980 as a single by American soul …

"Dressed for Success" is a song by Swedish pop rock duo Roxette. It was released on August 3, 1988, as the lead single from their second st…

"Make It Real" is a song by the American sibling group the Jets. It was released on April 13, 1988 as the fourth single from their album, M…

"Heart" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. It was released on March 21, 1988 as the album's fourth and final single from…

"Be Still My Beating Heart" is a song by English singer song-writer Sting. It was released on January 1988 as the second single from his se…

"I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" is a song written and recorded by the American musician Prince. It was released on November 3, …

"Finish What Ya Started" is a song by Van Halen. It was released in September 1988 as the third single from their eighth studio album OU812…