This song released on September 29, 1983 and inspired a hit song by Usher was written by who?
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Can't Stop Won't Stop (Usher song) "Can't Stop Won't Stop" is a song recorded by American recording artist Usher for his seventh studio album "Looking 4 Myself" (2012). Written and produced by Will "will.i.am" Adams and Keith Harris, the song contains an interpolation of the bridge to Billy Joel's 1983 hit single "Uptown Girl". Musically, "Can't Stop Won't Stop" is a eurodance and dance-pop song that incorporates elements of dubstep.
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Uptown Girl "Uptown Girl" is a song written and performed by American musician Billy Joel. It was released on September 29, 1983, on his ninth studio album "An Innocent Man" (1983). The lyrics describe a working-class "downtown man" attempting to woo a wealthy "uptown girl."
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Reggae Night "Reggae Night" is a 1983 single by reggae artist Jimmy Cliff, from his album "The Power and the Glory". It was released by Columbia Records in the USA, Canada and Mexico and in most European countries on CBS Records. Written by Amir Bayyan and La Toya Jackson, it became an international hit for Jimmy Cliff.
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Love On Top "Love On Top" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album "4" (2011). Inspired from her state of mind while playing Etta James in the 2008 musical biopic "Cadillac Records", Beyoncé wrote the song alongside Terius Nash and Shea Taylor; its production was handled by Taylor and Beyoncé. A throw-back to 1980s music, the uptempo R&B song exhibits style similar to that of Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and The Jackson 5, among others. While incorporating four key changes, Beyoncé adopts a high range when repeating the song's chorus towards the end of the song. She sings about a man whom she can always call, even after facing grief and hard work, finally earning his love and respect.
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Like a Virgin (song) "Like a Virgin" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her second studio album "Like a Virgin" (1984). It was released on October 31, 1984, by the Sire label as the album's lead single. The song was written by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, and produced by Nile Rodgers; Steinberg said that the song was inspired by his personal experiences of romance. "Like a Virgin" was chosen for Madonna by Michael Ostin of Warner Bros. Records after listening to a demo sung by Kelly. However, Rodgers initially felt that the song did not have a sufficient hook and was not suitable for Madonna, but subsequently changed his opinion after the hook was stuck in his mind.
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Nothing Like Falling in Love "Nothing Like Falling in Love" is a song written by Thom Schuyler and Jim Schnaars, and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in November 1983 as the second single from his album "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2". The song reached number 10 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart in February 1984 and number 1 on the "RPM" Country Tracks chart in Canada.
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Crush (1980 Me) "Crush (1980 Me)" is the fourth and final overall single released by Australian singer-songwriter Darren Hayes from his debut studio album, "Spin". It reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. In Australia, it was released as the third single from the album in September 2002, prior to the release of "I Miss You", which was released in early 2003. The song is an homage to the 1980s, featuring a 1980s synthesized pop sound, vocoded vocals and referencing many stars such as Cyndi Lauper, Simon Le Bon and Eurythmics. Samples of "Holiday", the 1983 hit song of Madonna, were used in the remix "Crush on Holiday", which became the main airplay and video version in Australia.
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First Dance (song) "First Dance" is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, included as a track on his debut release, "My World", released on November 17, 2009. Featuring his mentor, R&B singer Usher, the song was written by the two with Jesse Wilson, Ryan Lovette, Dwight Reynolds, and Alexander "Prettyboifresh" Parhm, Jr., with the latter also producing the track. "First Dance" is a R&B and teen pop song, that sees Bieber and Usher trade lines, with lyrics literally about a first dance. Most music critics were skeptical of the lyrical content presented in the song, and according to Jon Caramanica of "The New York Times", the song's melody is similar to that of Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone." After the release of "My World", due to digital sales, the song charted in the lower regions of charts in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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There Goes My Baby (Usher song) "There Goes My Baby" is a song by American recording artist Usher. It was written by James Scheffer, Frank Romano, Danny Morris and Rico Love, with the latter producing the song with Jim Jonsin. The song was first released as the second promo single for his sixth studio album, "Raymond v. Raymond" (2010) on February 9, 2010, and later released to rhythmic and urban airplay as the album's fourth U.S. single from the album on June 15, 2010. It was later included the album's follow-up set, "Versus". "There Goes My Baby" is a down-tempo R&B piece, which makes use of Usher's falsetto range.
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Loverboy (Mariah Carey song) "Loverboy" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on July 16, 2001 by Virgin Records America as the lead single from "Glitter" (2001). Written and produced by Carey, Larry Blackmon, Thomas Jenkins and Clark Kent, "Loverboy" is built around a sample from "Candy" by Cameo, who are also featured on the track. Lyrically, the song finds Carey fantasizing about her loverboy, a man that will fulfill her physical and sexual desires. The recording was accompanied by an official remix, titled "Loverboy (Remix)", featuring guest artists Ludacris, Da Brat, Shawnna and Twenty II.
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Magic (Robin Thicke song) "Magic" is a song by American R&B singer Robin Thicke. The song was produced in 2008 for Thicke's third studio album, "Something Else". Its live instrumentation varied; including conga, horn and violin. The song's lyrics refer to a someone reversing their lovers past hurts in relationships, and uses magic metaphors. The song was written by him along with his wife Paula Patton and James Gass. The track was sent to radio on May 20, 2008 and is the album's lead single. The song was introduced on July 13, 2008 at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant. It was the background music for the 'Evening Wear' competition of the pageant. The song is also used on the most recent Samsung U900 Soul advert for the summer, the 2008 UAAP Cheerdance Competition in the Philippines, sponsored by Samsung, and the leading food service company Jollibee to celebrate on its 30th anniversary. The song was featured on the 2011 film Jumping the Broom.
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One Day in Your Life (Michael Jackson song) "One Day in Your Life" is a song recorded by Michael Jackson for his 1975 album, "Forever, Michael". Written by Sam Brown III and composed by Renée Armand, it was later released in 1981 as a single off the compilation album "One Day in Your Life" due to the commercial interest that generated from the sales of Jackson's hit 1979 album "Off the Wall", even though Jackson released that album on a different label. Jackson and Whitney Houston rehearsed and were meant to perform the song during the 2001 concerts, but for unknown reasons the song was not performed.
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It's My Turn (song) "It's My Turn" is a 1980 song used as the theme to the film of the same name. The song, written by Carole Bayer Sager (lyrics) and Michael Masser (music) for Diana Ross, was released as a single and became a top ten hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100, peaking at number nine, and at number 14 on the soul chart. "It's My Turn", likewise, peaked at number nine on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song was used as the theme song of Philippine drama anthology "Coney Reyes on Camera" in 1984.
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I Call It Love (Mel McDaniel song) "I Call It Love" is a song written by Bob McDill and recorded by American country music artist Mel McDaniel. It was released in December 1983 as the lead single from McDaniel's album "Mel McDaniel with Oklahoma Wind". It peaked at number 9 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 29 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart.
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Papers (song) "Papers" is a song by American recording artist Usher. The song was a buzz single for his sixth studio album "Raymond v. Raymond". It was written by Usher, Alonzo "Gorilla Zoe" Mathis, Sean Garrett and Zaytoven, and was produced by the latter two. Although it was never identified as a track from the album, or as the lead single, it was released to U.S. urban and rhythmic radio stations on October 12, 2009, and subsequently available for digital download on October 16, 2009.
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Just to Be Close to You "Just to Be Close to You" is a song by American R&B/funk band, Commodores, in 1976. Released from their album, "Hot on the Tracks", it would become one of their biggest hits, spending two weeks at the top of the Hot Soul Singles chart and becoming their second "Billboard" Hot 100 top ten, peaking at number seven. The song was written and sung by Lionel Richie.
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No Sell Out "No Sell Out" is a hip hop piece composed by American drummer Keith LeBlanc under the moniker Malcolm X, released in November 1983 on Tommy Boy Records. It marked the one of the first usages of sample-based composition in popular music as well and was the first hip hop song to use Malcolm X's voice for artistic and political reasons.
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Burning Up (Madonna song) "Burning Up" is a song written and recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut studio album (1983). It was released as the album's second single on March 9, 1983, in some countries as a double-A side single with "Physical Attraction", another song from the album. The song was presented as an early recorded demo by Madonna to Sire Records who green-lighted the recording of the single after the first single "Everybody" became a dance hit. Madonna collaborated with Reggie Lucas, who produced the single while John Benitez provided the guitar riffs and backing vocals. Musically, the song incorporates instrumentation from bass guitar, synthesizers and drums, and the lyrics talk of the singer's lack of shame in declaring her passion for her lover.
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Usher (fragrance) Usher He and She fragrances created by American singer Usher Raymond IV and Elizabeth Arden. Honorine Blanc and Richard Herpin developed the perfumes fragrances, which was released on September 25, 2007. In 2010 it was listed #5 on Top Ten Best-Selling Celebrity Fragrances, earning 16 million.
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Lay You Down "Lay You Down" is a song by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was written by himself, Rico Love and Dwayne Nesmith, and produced by the latter two. It was released to urban radio on September 28, 2010 in the United States, as the third and final single from Usher's EP, "Versus", which is an extension of his sixth studio album, "Raymond v. Raymond". "Lay You Down" is an R&B song, that takes influence from pop musician Prince. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its production and Usher's vocals, noting the track as a stand-out from "Versus". It entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and peaked at number fifty-six.
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4 Page Letter "4 Page Letter" is a contemporary R&B song recorded by American singer Aaliyah. The song was written by producer Tim "Timbaland" Mosley and Missy Elliott. Mosley produced the song and Elliott provided background vocals. It is the fourth single (third in North America) released from Aaliyah's second studio album, "One in a Million" (see 1997 in music).
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Lady (Kenny Rogers song) "Lady" is a song written by Lionel Richie and first recorded by American country artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in September 1980 on the album "Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hits."