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#1028 LET'S GET SERIOUS Jermaine Jackson
When his siblings decided to split with Motown, Jermaine Jackson made the difficult decision to remain with his father-in-law Berry Gordy's label. "Let's Get Serious" was written by Lee Garrett with Stevie Wonder. The 2 had collaborated previously, most notably penning "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" a decade prior. In 1979, Jermaine released an album for which this was the title-track. Wonder produced and arranged the cut, which was issued as a single in 1980. He can be heard distinctly on background vocals.

#1027 POP LIFE Prince
"Pop Life" was one of the tracks featured on Prince's 1985 album 'Around the World in a Day". The Revolution contributed to the overall sound of this song as was the case for the rest of the LP. The track was produced by Prince and features percussion by Shiela E. as well as a string interlude composed by Wendy & Lisa.
#1026 AIN'T THAT PECULIAR Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye's vocal skill added a unique "cool" quality into almost any song he recorded. One of the silkiest examples of his talent is his reading of "Ain't That Peculiar".  The song was penned by 4 performers associated with the Motown group The Miracles: guitarist Marvin Tarplin, bass vocalist Warren Moore, and vocalists Bobby Rogers & Smokey Robinson. The latter produced the recording of the single which was issued in 1965.

#1025 WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN The Bangles
The Bangles' breakthrough album 'Different Light' introduced the world to the all- female group. "Walk Like an Egyptian" was the third track lifted as a single from this LP. It was written by Liam Sternberg. In the UK, the song peaked at #3 while reaching the top of the US & Australian pop charts.

#1024 TRICKLE TRICKLE Manhattan Transfer
Jazz / pop outfit Manhattan Transfer were in their prime in the period 1975-83, recording songs in a variety of styles. "Trickle Trickle" was an R&B song written by Clarence Bassett. The original version was cut by doo wop group The Videos in 1958. Manhattan Transfer's remake was included on their 1979 LP 'Extensions', and lifted as a single the following year.

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