Like a Yo-Yo
Sabrina Salerno · 1989
58 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of infectious Eurobeat and Italo disco rhythms with catchy melodies that invite nonstop dancing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like a Yoyo Start here — The title track encapsulates the energetic spirit of the album with its catchy chorus and driving beat, making it an anthem for the dance floors of the late '80s.
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Boys — This track showcases Sabrina's playful vocal delivery over a pulsating rhythm, becoming one of her signature songs and a defining cut of the Eurodance movement.
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Doctor's Orders — Fusing infectious hooks with a cheeky lyrical approach, this track stands out for its engaging arrangement and has been embraced by fans as a classic in her catalog.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful dance floor anthems
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- short bursts of infectious joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer introspective, slow songs
- want deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified her status in Eurobeat, following earlier success and gaining wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Like a Yo-Yo marked Sabrina Salerno's third studio album, following her breakthrough success with 1987's Springtime. At this point, she was firmly establishing herself as a leading figure in the Eurodance scene, building on her earlier hits and expanding her influence across Europe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Branigan· KOTO· Sandy Marton
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Boys
The bridge introduces a playful command that shifts the tone towards flirtation and fun.
This moment contrasts with the verses' more straightforward narrative, adding depth to the song's playful exploration of attraction.
Tracklist
- 1 Like a Yoyo Start here 3:29
- 2 All of Me 3:51
- 3 Doctor's Orders 3:20
- 4 Boys 3:59
- 5 Funky Girl 3:50
- 6 My Chico 3:44
- 7 Pirate of Love 4:01
- 8 Sexy Girl 3:42
- 9 Guys and Dolls 3:53
- 10 S E X 4:11
- 11 My Chico (remix) 5:16
- 12 Sexy Girl (remix) 5:06
- 13 Boys (remix) 5:38
- 14 The Key of Sex (remix) 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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