George Michael - "Faith" (3:05)
Pet Shop Boys - "Always On My Mind" (3:53)
New Order - "True Faith" (4:08)
M/A/R/R/S - "Pump Up The Volume" (4:03)
Eurythmics, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart - "Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)" (4:43)
Duran Duran - "Skin Trade" (4:26)
Pretenders - "Hymn To Her" (4:29)
ABC - "When Smokey Sings" (4:19)
Level 42 - "Running In The Family" (7" version) (3:58)
Fine Young Cannibals - "Ever Fallen In Love" (3:55)
The Blow Monkeys - "It Doesn't Have To Be This Way" (4:05)
Swing Out Sister - "Surrender" (3:50)
Curiosity Killed The Cat - "Down To Earth" (single version) (3:49)
Black - "Wonderful Life" (4:49)
George Michael & Aretha Franklin - "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (3:57)
Whitney Houston - "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (4:49)
Donna Summer - "Dinner With Gershwin" (edit) (4:10)
Alexander O'Neal - "Criticize" (4:07)
Tina Turner - "What You Get Is What You See" (3:56)
Rosie Vela - "Magic Smile" (4:20)
Suzanne Vega - "Luka" (3:53)
Bananarama - "Love In The First Degree" (3:32)
Rick Astley - "Never Gonna Give You Up" (3:33)
Mel & Kim - "Respectable" (3:20)
Dead Or Alive - "Something In My House" (7" remix) (3:50)
Man 2 Man - "Male Stripper" (5:01)
Living In A Box - "Living In A Box" (3:05)
Sananda Maitreya - "Wishing Well" (3:30)
Boy George - "Everything I Own" (3:56)
Sisters Of Mercy - "This Corrosion" (4:28)
Iggy Pop - "Real Wild Child (Wild One)" (3:36)
Paul Simon - "The Boy In The Bubble" (3:58)
Sting - "We'll Be Together" (4:46)
Bruce Springsteen - "Brilliant Disguise" (4:11)
Bon Jovi - "Wanted Dead Or Alive" (4:59)
Crowded House - "Don't Dream It's Over" (3:49)
Pet Shop Boys - "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" (feat Dusty Springfield) (4:14)
Alison Moyet - "Is This Love" (3:54)
Johnny Hates Jazz - "Shattered Dreams" (3:23)
Wet Wet Wet - "Wishing I Was Lucky" (3:45)
Paul McCartney - "Once Upon A Long Ago" (4:05)
The Pogues - "Fairytale Of New York" (feat Kirsty MacColl) (4:30)
Review: The NOW - Yearbook 1987 offers a vibrant snapshot of a landmark year in pop music, spread across 43 tracks on a triple vinyl set of eye-catching Translucent Orange Vinyl. This collection, part of the ongoing Yearbook series, captures the heights of 1987, showcasing a variety of iconic hits and unforgettable moments in music history. Kicking off with George Michael's 'Faith,' the album sets the stage for a journey through 1987's most memorable singles. Pet Shop Boys' Christmas #1 'Always On My Mind' and New Order's 'True Faith' highlight the year's diverse soundscape, while M/A/R/R/S' Pump Up The Volume' marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of dance music. The collection also features tracks from Eurythmics, Duran Duran, and The Pretenders, blending chart-toppers with lesser-known gems. Other gems continue with the retrospective with George Michael's duet with Aretha Franklin, 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),' and Whitney Houston's infectious 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody.' The era's influence on dance and pop is further showcased by Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' and Mel & Kim's 'Respectable.' Closing with the timeless 'Fairytale Of New York' by The Pogues, this yearbook is a joyful celebration of 1987's rich musical diversity and creativity.
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