The 1980s
In 1980, Robinson moved from RCA to another major label Ariola, but was dropped following one single release, "Nothing But a Heartache." Subsequently Robinson reteamed with Schatz for releases on a number of dance-oriented labels: Prelude, Promise, Perfect and Profile, with the last-named releasing her dance version of "To Sir With Love," which became a surprise Top Ten hit in Australia in 1983. Robinson's next release, a remake of "Everlasting Love," in 1984 was her last recording for almost fifteen years, apart from the track "Grab Them Cakes", a duet with Junkyard Dog featured on The Wrestling Album (1985). "Grab Them Cakes" was issued as a single, with Cyndi Lauper miming the guitar in the music video.
Robinson sang background on Irene Cara's hit single "Fame" in 1980, and as the decade progressed she returned to session work, backing Michael Bolton and Cher. She also established herself as a career jingle singer for such products as Wrigley's Doublemint chewing gum, Maybelline Cosmetics, Downy fabric softener, Hanes underwear, New York Bell, and Folger's coffee. From 1987 to 1988 Robinson provided the singing voice for the characters Rapture and Minx in the animated TV series Jem.
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