Prince’s Funk Proposal Prince’s “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” was released as a 7-inch single in the US on November 23, 1983, on Warner Bros. (catalogue: (9 29548-7 / 7-29548). Backed with “Irresistible Bitch” (featuring Wendy & Lisa), this synth-funk plea and sultry B-side (written, produced, performed by Prince), were issued with and without picture sleeve, peaking at No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks. Single Overview 7" (9 29548-7 / 7-29548) Warner Bros. Record

The Oh My That Rocked '83 Slade’s “My Oh My” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1983, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA 373 / PB 68119). Backed with “Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply,” this anthemic rock ballad, written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, was produced by John Punter for Perseverance Ltd. The A-side’s soaring chorus and heartfelt lyrics peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 11 weeks, with limited editions adding “Merry Xmas Everybody (L

Helicopters' Hidden Gem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in picture sleeve in the UK on October 24, 1980, through Cheapskate Records (catalogue: CHEAP 6)  “Rock City,” by Helicopters Featuring Roy Wood was backed with “Givin' Your Heart Away,” this hard rock track, written and produced by Roy Wood, showcased his enduring riff-driven style during a brief hiatus from his solo career. Recorded as a side project with the Helicopters band, the A-side's urgent guitars and Wood's u

A Glam Rock Power Chord Sweet’s “Turn It Down” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 1, 1974, on RCA Victor Records (catalogue: RCA 2480). Backed with “...Someone Else Will,” this hard rock anthem, written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, was the second single from the album Desolation Boulevard. Produced by Chinn and Chapman, the A-side’s heavy riffs, Brian Connolly’s soaring vocals, and pounding drums peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks. T