Boy George - Everything I Own - 1987

Boy George- "Everything I own"
The 1st solo Single from Boy George was released in March 1987 and reached Number 1 on the U.K. singles chart.  Written by David Gates it was released on Virgin Records on  7 inch & 12 inch disc and spent  9 weeks on the chart.

 

 

Smash Hits Review

 

PW Botha Mix

 

 

USA For Africa - We Are the World - 1985

USA For Africa- "We Are The World"

The charity Single from USA For Africa was released in March 1985 and reached Number 1 on the U.K. singles chart.  Written by Lionel Richie  and Michael Jacksons it was released on Columbia records on  7 inch & 12 inch disc and spent  10 weeks on the chart.

 

 

Smash Hits Review

 

No1 Magazine Review

 

 

 

Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat - 1983

 

Paul Young - "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)"

The 3rd Single from Paul Young (the previous 2 had not been hits) was released in February 1983 and reached Number 1 on the U.K. singles chart.  Written by  Marvin Gaye, Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield it was released on CBS records on  7 inch, 7 inch shaped disc & 12 inch and spent  16 weeks on the chart.

 

 

Smash Hits Review

 

Extended Mix

Band Aid - Do they Know It's Christmas - 1984

Band Aid  - "Do They Know It's Christmas"

"Do They Know It's Christmas" was originally released as a single in November 1984 and reached Number 1 on the U.K. singles chart.  Written by Bob Geldof  and Midge Ure it was released on Phonogram records on  7 inch, & 12 inch Single.

Review by Bucks Fizz from No1 Magazine

 

 

12 Inch Mix