Don’s Top 10 From October 5, 1984

(#9 last week) Fourth hit single from the #1 album "Sports". This video was shot at the Santa Cruz, CA beach & boardwalk.

(#7 last week) Both sides of the single charted together. "Cover Me" was the A side, 2nd single from "Born In The U.S.A.". "Jersey Girl" was already a fan favorite & "secret weapon" song for radio programmers. This hit version was recorded at the Meadowlands in 1981.

(#5 last week) Kick-butt rock & roll! I love lowering the car windows & blasting this one. Co-written by Nick Gilder ("Hot Child In The City") & Holly Knight, the writer of "Love Is A Battlefield". Smyth had a short-lived solo career, but soon faded into obscurity (undeservedly). She's been married to tennis great John McEnroe for many years.

(#4 last week) Offered to several major artists before Tina, including Cliff Richard & Donna Summer. The Grammy winning Record & Song Of The Year.

(#8 last week) One of only two hits for the Cars without Ric Ocasek as lead singer. The late Benjamin Orr does the honors here.

(#12 last week) Super-sappy super-hit. Most people either loved or hated this one, no in-between. Another movie smash; from "The Woman In Red".

(#3 last week) Prince's percussionist steps out on her own. E stands for Escovedo. Sheila played in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band from 2001- to 2006..

(#2 last week) I really can't describe what this song is about on a family website, but you can guess privately.

(#6 last week) Explosive second single from "Purple Rain". I think the answer of weather Prince  was a rocker or a soulster was answered on this. BTW, Prince's old videos are not allowed on youtube because the diminutive one is a luddite, afraid of technology somehow stealing money from him..

(#1 last week; 2nd week at #1) The former Babys lead singer with his first (& biggest) solo hit. He'd later front Bad English "(When I See You Smile").