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The Motels
The Motels are a New Wave music band from the Los Angeles area best known for "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer", each of which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982 and 1983, respectively. Their song "Total Control" reached No. 4 on the Australian charts in 1980. Martha Davis (born January 19, 1951), the lead singer, reformed a version of the band called "The Motels featuring Martha Davis" in 1998; as of 2010[update] she continues to appear under that name with various line-ups of musicians.
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20 #1's: Summer Hits [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
New Wave Hits of the 80s [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
20 #1’s: 90s [2016]
Song | Duration |
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(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection | 3:52 |
Beach Party [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:53 |
Molly: Counting Down the Hits [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 5:52 |
Rock Hits of the 70's 80's & 90's [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:49 |
Only the Lonely | 3:41 |
Summer Love [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:53 |
Ultimate Pop Hits of the 80's [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:13 |
20 No. 1’s: 80's Rock [2015]
Song | Duration |
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(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection | 3:50 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:41 |
ICON: Ladies of the 80's [Only @ Best Buy] [2015]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:14 |
Apocalypso Demos EP [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:42 |
Best of Classic Rock [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:13 |
Classic Rock Icons [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Renegade | 4:13 |
Only the Lonely | 3:15 |
Countdown 40th Anniversary [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 3:45 |
These Dreams [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 3:52 |
Hits of the 80's [Play 24-7] [2013]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:11 |
Tainted Love [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
Ultimate 16: Best of the 80's [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:42 |
Saved by Zero | 3:56 |
'80s [Cleopatra] [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
10 Great 80s Songs [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:41 |
101 Ultimate 80's [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 3:50 |
80's in Concert [Music Brokers] [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:11 |
Apocalypso [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:28 |
Best of the 80s [2011] [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:14 |
Everybody Loves… The 80'S Vol. II [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:13 |
'80s Favorites [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:42 |
Essential Memories of Love [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Motels/Careful [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 5:54 |
80's Box: The Ultimate Compilation Of Eighties Hits [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Only The Lonely | 3:13 |
All Four One/Little Robbers [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Take the L | 3:41 |
Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Only the Lonely [Live][*] | 4:10 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:41 |
Remember the Nights | 3:12 |
Bonjour Baby: Greatest Hits Live [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control [#] | 5:25 |
Super Hits of the '80s into the '90s [2009]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:13 |
Slave To Love [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:19 |
Top Hits of the 80s: Greatest Hits [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely |
Top of the Pop Hits: The 80s [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
Where Were You: 1980 [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 3:52 |
Best of the 80s [Sonoma] [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:41 |
Only the Lonely | 3:13 |
Clean, Modern and Reasonable [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Take the L | 3:30 |
Only the Lonely | 3:29 |
Total Control | 4:00 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:45 |
Shame | 4:57 |
Rock's Greatest Power Ballads [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer |
Standing Room Only [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 4:21 |
Shame | 3:58 |
Only the Lonely | 3:29 |
Take the L. | 3:51 |
Top Hits of 80s: Mega Hits [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
80's Stripped [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:26 |
Complete Eighties [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control |
EMI: Pop Rock [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely |
EMI: Rock Ballads [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer |
More Complete Eighties [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Take the L (24-Bit Digitally Remastered 01) |
Music from the Film the Groomsmen [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Pop Rock [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:18 |
Punk and New Wave Masters [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Saved by Zero | 5:41 |
Rock Ballads [Brentwood] [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
The Groomsmen: Music from the Film [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Welcome Back 1978-1981 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control |
Welcome Back 1982-1985 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely |
Women and the Hits [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Essential Collection [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
Shame | 4:04 |
Take the L | 3:41 |
Total Control | 3:45 |
Remember the Nights | 3:11 |
Remember the Nights (24-Bit Digitally Rematered 01) | 3:00 |
Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
New Wave 80's [Madacy] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:18 |
New Wave Hits [Fuel 2000] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Absolutely the Best of the 80's, Vol. 2 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:42 |
Art of Pop: Atomic [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely |
Top of the Pop Hits the 80's, Disc 5 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
Greatest Hits Live [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Stand or Fall | 5:02 |
Saved by Zero | 4:36 |
Secret Separation | 5:06 |
The Metro | 3:59 |
No More Words | 3:31 |
The Best of the Motels [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
Total Control | 5:55 |
Only the Lonely | 3:18 |
Shame | 4:16 |
Take the L | 3:43 |
Remember the Nights | 3:12 |
1980: Where Were You? [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control |
40 Years of Jukebox Hits: The 50's, 60's, 70's & 80's [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Absolutely the Best of New Wave [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Capitol Records 1942-2002 [Deluxe Box Set] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Capitol Records 1942-2002 [Special Box Set] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Classic Masters [2002]
Eighties Complete, Vol. 1 [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 5:51 |
Eighties Complete, Vol. 1-3 [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 5:51 |
Eighties Complete, Vol. 2 [Box] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:32 |
Greatest Hits Live [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:19 |
Only the Lonely | 3:32 |
Jukebox Hits of the '80s [Collectables] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 4:32 |
Love and Affection | 4:55 |
Like, Omigod! The '80s Pop Culture Box (Totally) [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:42 |
Then & Now [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Saved By Zero | 5:52 |
Then and Now [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Saved By Zero | 5:52 |
Secret Separation | 5:38 |
Driven Out | 6:14 |
A Year in Your Life: 1982, Vol. 1 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:15 |
A Year in Your Life: 1983, Vol. 2 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:39 |
Absolutely the Best of the Eighties [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
I Want My 80's Box [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:39 |
Inside the Music: Women on Top [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely |
Modern Rock: Love Songs [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Rock 'N Roll Memories: Love Songs of the 70's & 80's [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:15 |
The Ultimate Jukebox Hits of the '80s, Vol. 3 [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Women in Rock [EMI-Capitol Special Markets] [2001]
Song | Duration |
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Shame | 4:10 |
Anthologyland [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely [Alternate/Early Version][Alternate Take] | 3:25 |
Suddenly Last Summer [Alternate Take] | 4:33 |
Remember the Nights [Live] | 3:25 |
Love and Affection | 4:32 |
Heart Beats: Love Plus One - 80's Love Songs [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:39 |
Heartbreak of Rock [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:15 |
Lipstick Hits: Femme Favorites [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:41 |
Modern Rock Collection [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
New Wave 80's [Platinum #2] [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Remember the Nights | 3:03 |
Rock 'N Roll Memories [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:15 |
Soft Love [2000 2CD] [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Soft Love, Vol. 2 [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
Soft Love, Vol. 3 [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
The Eighties Collection [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 2:45 |
VH1: The Best of Where Are They Now [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Awesome '80s, Vol. 5 [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Bitchin' Hits: Fantastic Femmes [Delta/2 Disc] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:41 |
Eighties Complete [CD3] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:32 |
Electropop Essentials [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Saved by Zero | 3:23 |
New Wave '80s, Vol. 3 [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Remember the Nights | 3:03 |
Radio Days: '80s Easy Listening [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
She Rock [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
The 80's: Totally Pop Hits [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:36 |
The Greatest Hits of the 80s [Box Set #1] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:45 |
Big Hits of the 80's [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Moody 80's [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:14 |
Rock & Roll Relix: 1980-1989 [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Sedated in the Eighties, Vol. 5 [1998]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Shame | 4:09 |
The Women of Rock [1998]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:39 |
Whole Lotta Rock: 1982-1983 [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Women & Rock [1998]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
'80s Hits Back, Vol. 3 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:14 |
Back 2 Back Hits [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
Remember the Nights | 3:06 |
Shame | 4:12 |
Take the L | 3:41 |
Essential Eighties [EMI Disc Two] [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 5:56 |
Retro Lunchbox: Squeeze the Cheese [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Saved by Zero | 3:37 |
Rock On: 1980-1984 [1997]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:38 |
I Love Rock & Roll: Hits of the 80's, Vol. 4 [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:36 |
Rock On 1982 [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:17 |
Rock On 1983 [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:38 |
Rock On: 1983 [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:37 |
Rock of the '80s, Vol. 4: Modern Girls [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Take the L | 3:41 |
The Sacred War [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:14 |
Greatest Hits of the '80s, Vol. 1 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:39 |
Night Moves, Vol. 4 [1995]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Only Love: 1980-1984 [1995]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Sedated in the Eighties, Vol. 3 [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Remember the Nights | 3:11 |
Sounds of the Eighties: 1983-1984 [1995]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
American FM, Vol. 1 [Alex] [1994]
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 4:26 |
Eighties Rock On [1994]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:45 |
Rock of the 80's, Vol. 14 [1994]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:40 |
Sounds of the Eighties: 1982 [1994]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:18 |
Living in Oblivion: The 80's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [1993]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:13 |
80's Greatest Rock Hits, Vol. 2: Leather & Lace [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Lost in Love: 10 Dream Melodies [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Rock the First, Vol. 5 [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 3:45 |
The Best of Mellow Gold, Vol. 1 [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
After the Rain [1990]
Song | Duration |
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(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection | 3:56 |
No Vacancy: The Best of the Motels [1990]
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Shame | 4:11 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:39 |
Total Control | 5:53 |
Take the L | 3:38 |
Remember the Nights | 3:04 |
Rock of the '80s [1987]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection | 3:55 |
Walkabout [1986]
Song | Duration |
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Secret Separation | 3:52 |
Video Compilation [1984]
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | |
Only the Lonely | |
Take the L | |
Remember the Nights |
Little Robbers [1983]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:45 |
Remember The Nights | 3:12 |
All Four One [1982]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Take The L | 3:42 |
Only The Lonely | 3:14 |
All Four One [Bonus Tracks] [1982]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Take the L | 3:42 |
Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Suddenly Last Summer [*] | 3:38 |
Shame [*] | 4:09 |
All Four One [Expanded] [1982]
Song | Duration |
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Take the L | 3:42 |
Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
Only the Lonely [Live][#][*] |
20 #1’s: 80's Rock
Song | Duration |
---|---|
(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection | 3:55 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
20 No. 1’s: 80's Pop
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
80's [Cleopatra]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Only the Lonely | 3:16 |
I Am Woman, Vol. 2
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
Missing You II
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely | 3:14 |
Rockin' the Tower!
Song | Duration |
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Only the Lonely |
Songs of Summer
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Soak Up the Sun | 4:52 |
Suddenly Last Summer | 3:43 |
The Motels
Song | Duration |
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Total Control | 5:54 |
Ultimate 80s [Sonoma]
Song | Duration |
---|---|
Only The Lonely | 3:16 |
Ultimate New-Wave
Song | Duration |
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Total Control |
Unknown Album
Song | Duration |
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Suddenly Last Summer | 4:21 |
Only The Lonely | |
Shame | 4:12 |
Remember the Nights | 3:02 |
Take the L | |
Total Control | 5:54 |
So L.a. | |
Atomic Cafe | |
Whose Problem | |
Love and Affection | 4:55 |
Amigo Bronco | 3:47 |
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