I started becoming interested in chart music in the late 1980s. It was an exciting time for music with the record producers Stock, Aitken & Waterman responsible for many of the hits of the day. Being a big fan of the TV show “Neighbours” at the time, one of the first artists I become interested in was Jason Donovan. Here I’ve ranked every one of his songs including album only releases and b-sides.
Nothing Can Divide Us
Release date: 29 Aug 1988
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 5
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side –
My Rating: 8.2/10
Especially For You
Release date: 28 Nov 1988
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 1
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side “All I Wanna Do Is Make You Mine”
My Rating: 8.8/10
* Duet with Kylie Minogue
Too Many Broken Hearts
Release date: 20 Feb 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 1
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side “Wrap My Arms Around You”
My Rating: 9.0/10
Sealed With A Kiss
Release date: 29 May 1989
Writers(s): Peter Udell and Gary Geld
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 1
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side “All My Life”
My Rating: 8.6/10
Everyday (I Love You More)
Release date: 28 Aug 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 1
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side “I Guess She Never Loved Me”
My Rating: 8.2/10
You Can Depend On Me
Release date: 1 May 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.4/10
Time Heals
Release date: 1 May 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 6.2/10
Question of Pride
Release date: 1 May 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.9/10
If I Don’t Have You
Release date: 1 May 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.7/10
Change Your Mind
Release date: 1 May 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 5.7/10
Too Late To Say Goodbye
Release date: 1 May 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Ten Good Reasons
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.9/10
When You Come Back To Me
Release date: 27 November 1989
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 2
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: “When You Come Back to Me” (instrumental)
My Rating: 8.2/10
Hang On To Your Love
Release date: 8 Mar 1990
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 8
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: “You Can Depend on Me”
My Rating: 8.0/10
Another Night
Release date: 29 May 1990
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 18
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.8/10
Rhythm Of The Rain
Release date: 20 Aug 1990
Writer(s): The Cascades
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 9
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: “Story Of My Life”
My Rating: 8.2/10
I’m Doin’ Fine
Release date:
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 22
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.5/10
Love Would Fine A Way
Release date: 29 May 1990
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 6.3/10
Careless Talk And Silly Lies
Release date: 29 May 1990
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.6/10
When It’s All Over
Release date: 29 May 1990
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 7.8/10
Like It Was Yesterday
Release date: 29 May 1990
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 6.9/10
Hard To Say It’s Over
Release date: 29 May 1990
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: –
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: N/A
My Rating: 8.0/10
RSVP
Release date: May 1991
Writer(s): Stock, Aitken and Waterman
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 17
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: “When I Get you Alone” & “She’s In Love With You”
My Rating: 7.8/10
Any Dream Will Do
Release date: 10 June 1991
Writer(s): Andrew Lloyd-Webber / Tim Rice
Producer(s): Nigel Wright
Chart position: 1
Album: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
B-side: “Close Every Door”
My Rating: 8.0/10
Happy Together
Release date: September 1991
Writer(s): The Turtles
Producer(s): Stock Aitken and Waterman
Chart position: 10
Album: Between The Lines
B-side: –
My Rating: 8.2/10