What are you listening to?

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The multi-talented Emily Linge recently performed a cover version of ABBA's 1975 hit SOS. Excellent piano and vocals as usual.

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In 1983, the Brothers Gibb wrote five songs for the Staying Alive soundtrack. One of the songs was Breakout, which wasn't released as a single, but it's a cool album track. The movie wasn't a hit, but the soundtrack reached No. 6 in the US. The lovely actresses Cynthia Rhodes and Finola Hughes were both great in the movie.

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In 1995, Natalie Merchant released the funky pop-rock track Carnival. The song reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.

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The amazing and talented Beatrice Florea recently covered Circle In The Sand (Belinda Carlisle). Excellent vocals and style!

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The very talented Alyona Yarushina recorded a cool cover of Bette Davis Eyes (Kim Carnes). Excellent vocals.

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After composing 26 top 10 hits from 1968 to 1981, which included 15 number one records, Barry Gibb and his brothers had a falling out with their manager and RSO records owner, Robert Stigwood. They subsequently filed a lawsuit against him. Next, the Bee Gees' song, He's a Liar, was released in late 1981. With little support from their record company, it only reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Many have wondered if the song's title was a masked dig at Stigwood.

In today's AI world, it could also be about those who attempt to pass off AI-generated fake songs in songwriter's forums as their own compositions to fool people. LOL!!!

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In 1983, the Bee Gees released The Woman in You as the lead single off the Staying Alive soundtrack (sequel to Saturday Night Fever). The song reached No. 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 in Canada, and No. 2 in Spain.

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In 1983, Sheena Easton released Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair). The song reached No. 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No 3 in Canada, and No 84 in the UK.

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Elaine Paige released the Gibb-penned ballad Secrets in 1981 on her self-titled album Elaine Paige.

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The lovely Olivia Newton-John released the Gibb-penned ballad Carried Away on her album Physical in 1981.

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I enjoy many new age artists and their music, including Diane Arkenstone and her cerebral track, Voice of the Sea.

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Here's another cool cover performance from the very lovely, talented, and amazing Beatrice Florea.

Alone

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I'm enjoying another cool new age track from Diane Arkenstone, Jewel in the Sun.

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This is a cool video by the talented and amazing Beatrice Florea performing a cover version of Hungry Eyes.

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In late 1978, Chicago released a smooth pop-jazz song, No Tell Lover. The track reached No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and No. 10 in Canada.