Tiffany, Judie Tzuke, Jaki Graham, Patsy Cline, Genesis, The Proclaimers, Thin Lizzy, Colin Blunstone & Dave Stewart, Paul Rutherford, Love And Money, Joe Fagin, Haywoode
Elton John, Dollar, Sade, Cher, Alison Moyet, Vanessa Williams, ABBA, David Grant & Jaki Graham, Jermaine Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Kool & The Gang, Narada Michael Walden
From the heartfelt fusion of rock, folk, and soul in Hothouse Flowers’ “An Emotional Time” to Tom Petty’s tight and energetic “You Wreck Me,” the text highlights tracks that balance craft and emotion. Adam Ant’s “Wonderful” adopts a reflective tone, moving away from his earlier flamboyance, while Amy Grant’s “Good For Me” radiates polished, radio-friendly early-’90s pop charm. The Mavericks bring understated elegance to “Here Comes the Rain,” blending country with Tex-Mex flair. Meanwhile, Teenage Fanclub offers breezy sincerity in their jangly “What You Do to Me,” and Claudia Brücken’s atmospheric “Kiss Like Ether” thrives on introspection and subtle abstraction.
OTT’s smooth cover of “Let Me In” retools nostalgia for ’90s boy band appeal, and Jaki Graham’s “You Can Count On Me (For Love)” delivers warmth albeit within formulaic boundaries. Melanie Williams and Joe Roberts’ cautious rendition of “You Are Everything” opts for precision over depth, while Meat Loaf’s theatrical “Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through” contrasts with the understated clarity of Steinman’s original. Harry Connick Jr.’s jazzy “We Are in Love” exudes charm, though it forgoes spontaneity, and The Mavericks’ Grammy-winning performance reiterates their melodic consistency. These tracks, though varied in tone and success, carry distinct elements that resonate within their respective contexts.
The Blue Nile, New Order, Hot Chocolate, The House Of Love, Robert Palmer, Shakatak, David Grant & Jaki Graham, Danny Wilson, Midge Ure, Climie Fisher, The Temptations, Bucks Fizz
Tone Loc, Mai Tai, Gregory Hines, Vanessa Williams, Toto Coelo, Brother Beyond, The Blow Monkeys, Adeva, Big Fun, Patti Austin, Jaki Graham, UB40
Kingdom Come, Chaka Khan, Asia, Simply Red, Jaki Graham, Whitesnake, Billy Ocean, Force M.D.’s, The Associates, Spinners, Alexander O’Neal, Dynasty
Jann Arden, Joan Jett, Lakiesha Berri, Thomas Dolby, Sparkle, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Belinda Carlisle, Sophie B. Hawkins, Joanna Law, Firehouse, Robin S, Jaki Graham
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Richie Rich, James Ingram, Brenda Russell, Rick James, De La Soul, The Rolling Stones, Jaki Graham, Sydney Youngblood, The Redskins, Man 2 Man, The Undertones