Susanna Hoffs produced the hit singles "Manic Monday", "If She Knew What She Wants", and "Walk Like an Egyptian". In 1986, Hoffs co-wrote "I Need a Disguise" for the album "Belinda" for Belinda Carlisle, from the all-girl group The Go-Go's. With increasing fame, Hoffs also appeared on the covers of numerous magazines, and the Rickenbacker guitar company issued a Susanna Hoffs model of the 350, which she customized herself. In 1987, Hoffs starred in the film "The Allnighter", which was directed by her mother Tamar Simon Hoffs, and also featured Joan Cusack and Pam Grier. The film was critically panned, and failed
Belinda Carlisle the album was named "Her Greatest Hits" and also included songs from the first album "Belinda". Carlisle's fifth solo album, "Real", was released in 1993 on the Virgin label in the United States and in Europe. Produced without Nowels, the disc was a departure from Carlisle's polished pop music formula. Even the album's cover photograph featured her with little or no make-up. Carlisle co-produced and co-wrote much of the album, collaborating heavily with friend and ex-Go-Go Charlotte Caffey. The album was Carlisle's fifth consecutive to reach the UK Top 10 peaking at number 9. It peaked also at number 23