8 of the 80s: 10/17/13 (1985)...

Hey gang, I'm ready for this week's 80's throwback, and this time out I'm back to 1985, the year the space shuttle Atlantis took its first flight. (As usual, I've included links to buy anything on mp3 or CD if possible)..

The Fat Boys - "Can You Feel It"
from the album Fat Boys (1984)
Billboard peak: #101
Songwriters: Kurtis Blow, Mark Morales, Dave Ogrin, Darren Robinson, Damon Wimbley

The seminal rap trio may be best known for their novelty hits, but they could throw down a jam like the best of the "harder" acts as proven by this party-starter.


Ashford &  Simpson - "Outta The World"
from the album Solid (1984)
Billboard peak: #102
Songwriters: Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson

The most loving married couple in R&B music took off to the top-5 on the soul and dance charts with his record.

New Edition - "My Secret (Didja Gitit Yet?)"
from the album New Edition (1984)
Billboard peak: #103
Songwriters: Dick Eastman, Bobby Hart

The Lakers, including a young Magic Johnson, appear in the fifth single from the vocal group's breakthrough sophomore set.

Menudo - "Please Be Good To Me"
from the album Menudo (1985)
Billboard peak: #104
Songwriters: Alejandro Monroy, Mary Lynne Pagan, Carlos Villa

Yes, Ricky Martin was in the group at this time, but it's Robi Rosa who sings the lead on this ballad from the vocal group's first English-language album.

Nolan Thomas - "One Bad Apple"
from the album Yo' Little Brother (1985)
Billboard peak: #105
Songwriter: George Jackson

While the person born Marko Kalfa actually didn't sing on his biggest hit "Yo Little Brother", he did on this remake of the Osmond bubblegum nugget.

Melba Moore - "When You Love Me Like This"
from the album Read My Lips (1985)
Billboard peak: #106
Songwriter: Keith Diamond


The singer and stage actress went to the top-20 on R&B radio with his subdued little jam that reminds me of Diamond's work with Billy Ocean.

Frederick - "Gentle (Calling Your Name)"
from the album Slow Jams: Timeless Collection 4 (1995)
Billboard peak: #108
Songwriter: Gerald Mims

This obscure little soul nugget was the sole hit for the Ohio singer surnamed Davis. 

Gwen Guthrie - "Love In Moderation"
from the album Just For You (1985)
Billboard peak: #110
Songwriters: Jerry and Katreese Barnes

The disco singer who brought us "Padlock" and "Ain't Nothin' Going On But The Rent" slowed down the groove for this bit of advice.

That's it for tonight...I'll be back tomorrow with another Song of the Day and my top 100 tunes for the week. Have an awesome night!