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NOW The 80s: USA

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Now That’s What I Call Music are issuing a new compilation called NOW The 80s: USA.

The idea is clearly to spotlight hits from the decade that enjoyed significant success Stateside, some of which did well in the UK as well, but others that didn’t.

This compilation is available as a 4CD set (with the non-deluxe 8-panel card sleeve) and a snazzy looking triple 3LP red, white and blue coloured vinyl package. The former features 79 hits while the latter offers 44 songs.

3LP coloured vinyl edition in red, white and blue

There’s plenty of very familiar names of course, including Bruce Springsteen, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Journey, Paul Simon, Kenny Loggins, Nena, Go-Go’s, Irene Cara, Christopher Cross, Toto, Pat Benetar, Anita Baker and many more.

NOW The 80s: USA will be released on 11 August 2023. Talking of NOWs, the beach-towel-tastic NOW 15 compilation, originally issued in 1989 was also recently announced. All 32 tracks are present and correct, except for INXS’ ‘Mystify’, which hasn’t been included due to licensing restrictions. Scroll down for the tracklisting.

Tracklisting

NOW The 80s USA Various Artists /

    • CD 1
      1. Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
      2. Bruce Springsteen – Hungry Heart
      3. John Mellencamp – Jack & Diane
      4. The Police – Every Breath You Take
      5. Pat Benatar – Love Is A Battlefield
      6. Rick Springfield – Jessie’s Girl
      7. Daryl Hall & John Oates – You Make My Dreams (Come True)
      8. Billy Joel – A Matter Of Trust
      9. Kim Carnes – Bette Davis Eyes
      10. Journey – Open Arms
      11. Toto – I Won’t Hold You Back
      12. REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You
      13. Paul Simon – Late In The Evening
      14. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
      15. Juice Newton – Angel Of The Morning
      16. Kenny Rogers – Lady
      17. Tina Turner - What’s Love Got To Do With It
      18. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
      19. Jennifer Holliday – And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going
      20. Neil Diamond – America (From “The Jazz Singer” Soundtrack)
    • CD 2
      1. Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson – Say Say Say
      2. Irene Cara – Flashdance…What A Feeling
      3. Michael Sembello – Maniac
      4. Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters
      5. Deniece Williams – Let’s Hear It for The Boy
      6. Diana Ross – Upside Down
      7. Eddie Murphy – Party All The Time
      8. Olivia Newton-John – Physical
      9. Lipps Inc. – Funkytown
      10. Company B - Fascinated
      11. The S.O.S Band – Take Your Time (Do It Right)
      12. Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love
      13. Pebbles – Mercedes Boy
      14. Ready For The World – Oh Sheila
      15. Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life, Pt. 1
      16. Young MC – Bust A Move
      17. LL COOL J – I Need Love
      18. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Lost In Emotion
      19. Exposé – Seasons Change
    • CD 3
      1. The Bangles – Walk Like An Egyptian
      2. Culture Club – I’ll Tumble 4 Ya
      3. Go-Go’s – We Got The Beat
      4. R.E.M. – Stand
      5. The Fixx – One Thing Leads To Another
      6. The Romantics – Talking In Your Sleep
      7. The Cars - Shake It Up
      8. Duran Duran - The Reflex
      9. Peter Schilling – Major Tom (Coming Home)
      10. Nena – 99 Luftballons
      11. Corey Hart – Sunglasses At Night
      12. A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away)
      13. Wang Chung – Everybody Have Fun Tonight
      14. Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine – Conga
      15. El DeBarge – Who’s Johnny
      16. Stacey Q - Two Of Hearts
      17. Paula Abdul – Cold Hearted
      18. Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
      19. Smokey Robinson – Being With You
      20. Lionel Richie – My Love
      21. Whitney Houston – You Give Good Love
    • CD 4
      1. Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger
      2. Kenny Loggins – Danger Zone (From “Top Gun” Original Soundtrack)
      3. Blondie – Call Me (Theme From “American Gigolo”)
      4. Steve Miller Band – Abracadabra
      5. Yes - Owner of a Lonely Heart
      6. Laura Branigan - Spanish Eddie
      7. Pretenders - Show Me
      8. Belinda Carlisle – Mad About You
      9. Eric Carmen – Hungry Eyes (From “Dirty Dancing” Soundtrack)
      10. Night Ranger – Sister Christian
      11. The J. Geils Band – Centerfold
      12. Don Johnson – Heartbeat
      13. Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
      14. John Waite – Missing You
      15. Richard Marx – Endless Summer Nights
      16. Steve Winwood – Back In The High Life Again
      17. Bruce Hornsby & The Range – Mandolin Rain
      18. Chicago – Hard To Say I’m Sorry
      19. Foreigner – Waiting For A Girl Like You

Tracklisting

NOW 15 Various Artists /

    • CD 1
      1. Queen – I Want It All
      2. Simple Minds – Kick It In
      3. Fine Young Cannibals – Good Thing
      4. Holly Johnson – Americanos
      5. Transvision Vamp – Baby I Don’t Care
      6. Roxette – The Look
      7. Stevie Nicks – Rooms On Fire
      8. Paul McCartney – My Brave Face
      9. The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman – Ferry ’Cross the Mersey
      10. The Beautiful South – Song For Whoever
      11. Kirsty MacColl – Days
      12. Danny Wilson – The Second Summer Of Love
      13. Waterfront – Cry
      14. Hue & Cry – Violently
      15. Cliff Richard – The Best Of Me
    • CD 2
      1. Soul II Soul & Caron Wheeler – Back To Life
      2. Neneh Cherry – Manchild
      3. Bobby Brown – Every Little Step
      4. Inner City – Do You Love What You Feel (Duane Bradley Remix)
      5. D-Mob feat. LRS – It Is Time To Get Funky
      6. Donna Allen – Joy And Pain
      7. Gladys Knight – Licence To Kill (From “Licence To Kill” Soundtrack)
      8. Natalie Cole – Miss You Like Crazy
      9. Pet Shop Boys – It’s Alright
      10. Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers – Swing The Mood
      11. Swing Out Sister – You On My Mind
      12. Bananarama – Cruel Summer ‘89
      13. De La Soul – Say No Go
      14. Norman Cook & M.C. Wildski – Blame It On The Bassline
      15. Double Trouble + Rebel MC – Just Keep Rockin’ (Sk’ouse Mix)
      16. The Cure – Lullaby

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