Mason’s Top 15 Songs From 1983
Here’s another list from Mason! The year was 1983, and here’s his list of the best 15 songs from the year. . The list began at 5, then it grew…
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Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesHere's another list from Mason! The year was 1983, and here's his list of the best 15 songs from the year.
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The list began at 5, then it grew to 10... I finally stopped at 15. There were so many great songs in 1983, it's sad to see them left off of the list.
Here's what I came up with for the Top 15 songs of 1983.
15 'Sexual Healing' - Marvin Gaye
Marvin's first release since his exit from Motown.
14 'Stand Back' - Stevie Nicks
Featured Prince on synthesizer and Toto's Steve Lukather on guitar.
13 'Promises, Promises' - Naked Eyes
12 'Affair Of The Heart' - Rick Springfield
11 'Dirty Laundry' - Don Henley
A song sometimes difficult to find online.
Personnel included Toto's Steve Porcaro (Keyboards, effects), Steve Lukather (guitar) and Jeff Porcaro (drums), along with Joe Walsh (guitar) and Timothy B. Schmit (bass)
10 'Straight From The Heart' - Bryan Adams
9 'Stray Cat Strut' - Stray Cats
8 'I Won't Hold You Back' - Toto
Along with the great musicians from Toto, Timothy B. Schmit added backing vocals.
7 'Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)' - Journey
6 'I Know There's Something Going On' - Frida
Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ABBA, also known as Frida did this solo singler that featured the unmistakable sound of Phil Collins on drums, Phil was also the producer of the song.
5 'Little Red Corvette' - Prince
It wasn't until after we lost Prince that these songs were available online. He was very protective of his music.
4 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' - Bonnie Tyler
Backed by the power of Jim Steinman's writing, the song also featured Rick Derringer on guitar and Max Weinberg on drums.
