My favorite song from the 80s is...

[mommylawyer]

Heart and Soul by T'Pau...

or Could've Been by Tiffany.

Cheesy, I know. What's yours?

[sdWTMer]

Hmmm. I'll have to really think about that one!

[paula j]

Total Eclipse of the Heart.

[Sharon H in IL]

An album: "Songs From the Big Chair" by Tears for Fears.

[newbie]

Too many songs, but anything by Pat Benatar or Janet Jackson. That just looks weird together.

Jet

[Dayle in Guatemala]

Anything by Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" album and some Prince (not the dirty stuff).

[Sue G in PA]

Okay, I loved Tiffany and Debbi Gibson. I used to put on the tape and just sing away. I also loved Pat Bentar and the song Total Eclipse of the Heart.

[Chris in VA]

Bet no one knows this one--it's really a Kate Bush song from 1978, but Pat Benatar covered it in 1980, so it counts! Listen here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkTF5DRBxpI&feature=related)

Out on the wily, windy moors
We'd roll and fall in green
You had a temper, like my jealousy
Too hot, too greedy
How could you leave me
When I needed to possess you?
I hated you, I loved you too
Bad dreams in the night
They told me I was going to lose the fight
Leave behind my wuthering, wuthering
Wuthering Heights

Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in in your window
Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in in your window

Oh it gets dark, it gets lonely
On the other side from you
I pine a lot, I find a lot
Falls through without you
I'm coming back love, cruel Heathcliff
My one dream, my only master

Too long I've roamed the night
I'm coming back to his side to put it right
I'm coming home to wuthering, wuthering
Wuthering Heights

Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in your window
Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in in a your window

Ooh let me have it, let me grab your soul away
Ooh let me have it, let me grab your soul away
You know it's me, Cathy

I also love the Africa song by Toto. (here) (http://www.last.fm/music/Toto/_/Africa)

[newbie]

Chris in Va.

Heard it, had every Pat Benatar *album* or 8 track there was. Luv her.

Jet

[Liza Q]

I couldn't choose just one :blushing:

Tainted Love by Soft Cell - sweet 16!
Only You by Yaz - hopeless crush
Time and Tide by Basia - first year of marriage

[HollyinNNV]

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
Crazy for You by Madonna

[Jenny in Atl]

Clay by Echo and the Bunnymen.


Am I the half of half-and-half
Or am I the half that's whole?
I've got to be one with all my halves
It's my worthy earthly goal
It's my worthy earthly goal
It's my worthy earthly goal


Are you the heavy half
Of the lighter me
Are you the ready part
Of the lighter me


When I came apart
I wasn't made of sand
When you fell apart
Clay crumbled in my hands
Long way a life load
Statues and haloes


Am I the half of half-and-half
Or am I the half that's whole
Am I the half that's whole
Am I the half that's whole


Are you the wrongful half
Of the rightful me
Are you the mongol half
Of the cerebral me


When I came apart
I wasn't made of sand
When you fell apart
Clay crumbled in my hands
When I came apart
I wasn't made of sand
When you fell apart
Clay crumbled in my hands


If we exercise just some control
When we exercise our sum control


Oh isn't it nice
When your heart is made out of ice
Oh isn't it nice
When your heart is made out of ice


Are you the heavy half
Of the lighter me
Are you the ready part
of the hesitant me


Am I the "shall" in po-ten-tial
Or am I the "suck" in "cess"
Pools of delusion
Deluge me
Am I the more or less
Am I the more or less
Am I the more or less


When I came apart
I wasn't made of sand
When you fell apart
Clay crumbled in my hands
When I came apart
I wasn't made of sand


When I was the Cain
You were the Abel
When I came apart
Clay crumbled in my hands

[HSMom2One]

"Rosanna" by Toto was my favorite, but there were a lot of others too. I was a big Bonnie Raitt and Dire Straits fan back then.

That was soooooo long ago! I hate to think of how long ago it was. Makes me want to cry.

Blessings,
Lucinda

[Debbie in OR]

Bet no one knows this one--it's really a Kate Bush song from 1978, but Pat Benatar covered it in 1980, so it counts! Listen here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkTF5DRBxpI&feature=related)

:thumbup: Holy smokes...I thought I was the only person who knew this song...I used to rewind (yes, rewind...that sounds so wierd) the tape over and over and over and sing it til everyone around me hated me and the song. Heathcliff, it's me, it's Kathy and I'm so co-o-o-o-ld, let me in your windowowowo...!

[dangermom]

Oh golly, too many to choose. Ummm...

Head over Heels by Tears for Fears
With or Without You, U2
Somebody, Depeche Mode
Elevator Man, Oingo Boingo (and No One Lives Forever, and Just Another Day...I love Oingo Boingo)
Lovecats, the Cure
Think, Information Society

I guess I'd better stop now.

[crazycoffeechic]

Any kind of Duran Duran song especially The Reflex!!
Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
The Hooters - And We Danced
Poison - Talk Dirty to Me
Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me
Will to Power - Baby I Love Your Ways/Freebird Melody
I could go on and on and on....sigh...those were the days....

[starlashine]

Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Anything off Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison

And many, many more...

[Rebecca in GA]

"End of the Innocence" by Don Henley.

[Krista in LA]

I think Jack and Diane by John Cougar but that's so hard to pick just one.

Maybe I should choose We are the World since that would cover so many different artists.

I love 80's music.

[Carol in Cal.]

"One in a Million" by Larry Graham
"Back in Love Again" by Jeffrey Osborne
"Eternal Love" by Whitney Houston before she was famous
"To You, My Love" by June Pointer
"Why I Came to California"
"This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway

[Mamagistra]

Bet no one knows this one--it's really a Kate Bush song from 1978...

LOVE Kate Bush still. My fave (of hers) is Big Sky. :001_smile:

All time favorite 80s tune? Oh. man. That's a tough one...I'll chew on it over dinner. ;)

[Jenny in Atl]

LOVE Kate Bush still. My fave (of hers) is Big Sky. :001_smile:

All time favorite 80s tune? Oh. man. That's a tough one...I'll chew on it over dinner. ;)

My Kate Bush fav is This Woman's Work (just squeezes in as a release in 1989). I have all but her last cd and it's on my wish list. :001_smile:

Pray God you can cope.
I stand outside this woman's work,
This woman's world.
Ooh, it's hard on the man,
Now his part is over.
Now starts the craft of the father.

I know you have a little life in you yet.
I know you have a lot of strength left.
I know you have a little life in you yet.
I know you have a lot of strength left.

I should be crying, but I just can't let it show.
I should be hoping, but I can't stop thinking

Of all the things I should've said,
That I never said.
All the things we should've done,
That we never did.
All the things I should've given,
But I didn't.

Oh, darling, make it go,
Make it go away.

Give me these moments back.
Give them back to me.
Give me that little kiss.
Give me your hand.

(I know you have a little life in you yet.
I know you have a lot of strength left.
I know you have a little life in you yet.
I know you have a lot of strength left.)

I should be crying, but I just can't let it show.
I should be hoping, but I can't stop thinking

Of all the things we should've said,
That were never said.
All the things we should've done,
That we never did.
All the things that you needed from me.
All the things that you wanted for me.
All the things that I should've given,
But I didn't.

Oh, darling, make it go away.
Just make it go away now.

[Myrtle]

Heart and Soul by T'Pau...

or Could've Been by Tiffany.

Cheesy, I know. What's yours?

I'm left out.

I bet nobody knows who Mecano, Hombres H, or Claudio Baglioni are. Piccolo Grande Amore (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6TNB1Or3sQ&feature=related)brings back memories :-)

[PrairieAir]

You Shook Me (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bomv-6CJSfM) by ACDC
Pour Some Sugar On Me (http://youtube.com/watch?v=iVxiHC9AJQw) by Def Leppard

Oh, there are more, but these two ROCK!

Whitesnake's In the Still of the Night (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lqb5EcU65IQ) has an awesome instrumental solo in the middle of it. What is that? A bass? A cello? I don't know my instruments very well. I love Here I Go Again (http://youtube.com/watch?v=oKTiwCez6Zs), too.

What the heck, I can't stop there.
Sweet Child O' Mine (http://youtube.com/watch?v=P-AYAv0IoWI)
Living On a Prayer (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nE11Zrrp24I)
Bad Medicine (http://youtube.com/watch?v=gYc64BDCWhg)
Hmmm, I could go on with the Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, ACDC, and Def Leppard. I could name a few more of Guns 'n' Roses. I really liked me some INXS, too. Then there are all those songs I'm a bit ashamed to say I liked and knew all the words to. Uh, Heart and Soul comes to mind:D As does this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=GA0k6cLBDx4) one. And this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=jSnLdYBdeHg&feature=related) one. Oh and this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=E0coJxNgASs). Or how about this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=1yLVufAfby0&feature=related)? Though I'm mostly ashamed of those because of the boyfriend who introduced me to them. Real shame? That comes from the fact that I owned a Men Without Hats CD and dug this song (http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jf65IlHgVnw) (among others). Oh, and also that I thought this song (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nPs7-5feq-M) was very profound. Da doo yeah.

[PrairieAir]

Oh yes, John Cougar Mellancamp! And The End of the Innocence, too. I still know the words to so many of those 80s songs:D

[laylamcb]

There's no way! I couldn't even narrow it to one album. Here are some faves:

Albums
Squeeze: Singles 45's and Under
Marshall Crenshaw: Marshall Crenshaw
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Vol 2

Songs
Smiths: How Soon Is Now
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions: Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken
Sting: Love Is the Seventh Wave
Howard Jones: No One Is to Blame / Things Can Only Get Better

And finally, I will admit that I cannot help but dance when I hear The Bangles' Walk Like an Egyptian or anything by Wham. I'm so ashamed. :blush:

[Myrtle]

Oh, and also that I thought this song (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nPs7-5feq-M) was very profound. Da doo yeah.


That was a fun song.

[kortney in AL]

Take My Breath Away by Berlin (from Top Gun)
I've always thought this was such a romantic song!!

[Tracey in TX]

Mickey (Toni Basil)
Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2)
Billy Squire, Loverboy, Go-Go's, INXS, Whitney Houston were all faves :)

omgosh, that was a lifetime ago!

[Diana in OR]

Take a Look at me Now or anything else by Phil Collins

and,

ouch! this is cheesy....

Flashdance, What a Feeling!

[senunk]

An album: "Songs From the Big Chair" by Tears for Fears.
Oh my gosh. I loved this tape. I forgot all about it.

Anything by Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" album and some Prince (not the dirty stuff).

Loved Bon Jovi. Saw them in concert in 1989. So much fun!

And Def Leppard.
And the Thompson Twins.
Oh, and Bryan Adams.
And Duran Duran.
and....:001_smile: should I stop now?
My kids hate it when I play 80's music.
Hmmm. My dad hated it when I played it in the 80's.

[Jennifer in MI]

My kids hate it when I play 80's music.
Hmmm. My dad hated it when I played it in the 80's.

Oh man. I'm so sorry. You know, this means you aren't raising them right - right??? They really do need to appreciate this type of music and it's your responsibility to do that!:lol:

My kids love the 80s music that I play!! We've been on a They Might Be Giants kick for a little while. Particle Man, Constantinople, LOVE THEM!!!

I also loved Duran, Duran; INXS; Depeche Mode; There are just SO many!! Jenni - I had fun listening to your post!!!!

Oh - did anyone like Michael W. SMith? I still love to crank his music up when I clean house!!

[Colleen]

I'm all over 80s music ~ although I admit I go in for a lot of 70s music, too. But something there is about that 80s era. And no, it's not just because I spent every afternoon laying out on a dock getting tan and listening to those tunes. It's more than nostalgia, really! I mean, A-ha ~ that iconic Norwegian 80s group ~ was the inspiration behind Coldplay, one of the top bands in the world today.

GOSH, what's my favorite 80s song? Too many, too many. I can still do entire drill team routines to some of this music..."Hey, Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind..." Okay, that's not really one of my favs. But it does bring back memories.

I was way into, well, all the music...My two best friends (currently featured on my blog) and I wasted who knows how many hours watching videos on VH-1. (The first music I watched, btw, was Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy", and I couldn't figure out what exactly it was. The concept of showing a "video" while playing a song was totally new. LOL) I had Duran Duran posters up in my room. I loved Journey and Toto. But by far, my bestest was U2. I have friends now ~ adults ~ who have just discovered U2 in the past decade or so. They don't identify at all with the U2 of the 80s. I, on the other hand, spent a month when I was 15 living with just a girlfriend and this guy friend of ours (Mom? Dad? hello-o-o? what were you thinking?!?!) ~ this guy was half-Irish and we listened non-stop to U2. Good stuff, that.

But after all is said and done...

ABBA rules.:D

[charlotteb]

Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Anything off Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison

And many, many more...

Every Rose Has It's Thorn is still one of my all time favorite songs! I can sing it word for word :)

[Kris]

Anything from Peter Cetera's "Solitude/Solitaire"

[Jenny in Atl]

I'm all over 80s music ~ although I admit I go in for a lot of 70s music, too. But something there is about that 80s era. And no, it's not just because I spent every afternoon laying out on a dock getting tan and listening to those tunes. It's more than nostalgia, really! I mean, A-ha ~ that iconic Norwegian 80s group ~ was the inspiration behind Coldplay, one of the top bands in the world today.

GOSH, what's my favorite 80s song? Too many, too many. I can still do entire drill team routines to some of this music..."Hey, Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind..." Okay, that's not really one of my favs. But it does bring back memories.

I was way into, well, all the music...My two best friends (currently featured on my blog) and I wasted who knows how many hours watching videos on VH-1. (The first music I watched, btw, was Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy", and I couldn't figure out what exactly it was. The concept of showing a "video" while playing a song was totally new. LOL) I had Duran Duran posters up in my room. I loved Journey and Toto. But by far, my bestest was U2. I have friends now ~ adults ~ who have just discovered U2 in the past decade or so. They don't identify at all with the U2 of the 80s. I, on the other hand, spent a month when I was 15 living with just a girlfriend and this guy friend of ours (Mom? Dad? hello-o-o? what were you thinking?!?!) ~ this guy was half-Irish and we listened non-stop to U2. Good stuff, that.

But after all is said and done...

ABBA rules.:D

I loved U2's October.. great album (yes, you young folks... we had LPs) :lol:
I got to see U2 and the Alarm at the Civic Center in Atl. One of those great teen memories.

[Amy in Orlando]

Jenny, I LOVED Echo and the Bunnymen. Haven't thought of them for quite a while.

I was all over the place in the 80's. I loved The Cure (especially Love Cats); Talking Heads (Burning Down the House album); Bruce Springsteen; U2; loved the song "C'mon Eileen"; and I can't leave out Billy Idol (Rebel Yell).

[Elaine]

I could not pick just one, that would be the highest order of betrayal to the 80's.;) Lord, it's like Sophie's Choice!

[senunk]

I can't believe I forgot Aerosmith!

[senunk]

Oh man. I'm so sorry. You know, this means you aren't raising them right - right??? They really do need to appreciate this type of music and it's your responsibility to do that!:lol:

My kids love the 80s music that I play!! We've been on a They Might Be Giants kick for a little while. Particle Man, Constantinople, LOVE THEM!!!



Apparently U2 has nothing on the Jonas Bros. :glare: My dd just said, "Mom, you're so weird" as she walked away. As soon as they heard Jenni's links playing they came running in to see what I was doing. The only thing they could say was, "Are they wearing wigs?" "What are they doing?" and "This looks old". :001_huh:

I'll just have to keep working on it. Maybe I'll sneak some songs onto their ipods.

[Michelle in TX]

Or even a short list! I love a lot of the ones already mentioned but here's my short list:

In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel
Endless Love by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross
You Spin Me Round Round by Dead Mans Party
Don't you Forget about me by Simple Minds
Sweet Child of Mine by Gun's and Roses (I loved so many of their songs...I had a crush on Axel Rose???? Yikes!)
Boys of Summer by Don Henley
Against all Odds by Phil Collins

I could go on all night long as I love, love, 80's music. My dd won't ever let me listen to it though. "I want to listen to Jesus music, mommy". My kids don't get it in general. I get all excited about a great song from my beloved 80's and crank it up to very loud decimals and they want me to turn the radio down. :001_huh: What's up with that??

[BamaTanya]

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
Crazy for You by Madonna

What a fun song! I was working at Disney World for the summer . . .

[BamaTanya]

and I NEVER liked Cyndi. Funny, isn't it? Dd is watching it on youtube!

Now me -- I loved anything Air Supply. Now THAT's cheesy! :tongue_smilie:

And I forgot Barry Manilow!!!

[elegantlion]

I'm only picking one for now.

INXS - Mediate

[GWTW93]

Any kind of Duran Duran song especially The Reflex!!
Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
The Hooters - And We Danced
Poison - Talk Dirty to Me
Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me

As I was reading this post I was wondering who no one would mention the ultimate best of all time - Duran Duran. So, thanks Crazy Coffee Chic. Almost every one you mentioned is a fave of mine.

Also, did anyone hear the song "I Eat Cannibals"? During pom-pon camp one year we did a routine to that song and I loved it. I would have to add that to the list as well.

Recently Duran Duran did a concert that was shown on VH1 and I loved it! I guess you never really grow up ...

Thanks for starting this post - it's bringing back some great memories.

[RoughCollie]

Okay, I will never admit this to anyone else, but I liked "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl", by Madonna.

[Michelle in TX]

Okay, I will never admit this to anyone else, but I liked "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl", by Madonna.

I liked them too! I actually like a lot of her music.

[Marie in Oh]

I had posters , albums, etc. I also like Cory Heart, Wham, Def Leopard, Van Halen, Culture Club, and the Eurythmics (sp?). I haven't seen that one mentioned yet. Oh and I went through a major Madonna phase too.

[Sixmeadows]

cheri

[Sixmeadows]

and Pat Benatar, sad to say it but I also loved Boy George, and Human League.

Cheri

[crazycoffeechic]

I can't believe I forgot Aerosmith!

I know! I was just listening to them this past weekend!

As I was reading this post I was wondering who no one would mention the ultimate best of all time - Duran Duran. So, thanks Crazy Coffee Chic. Almost every one you mentioned is a fave of mine.

Recently Duran Duran did a concert that was shown on VH1 and I loved it! I guess you never really grow up ...

Thanks for starting this post - it's bringing back some great memories.

Aw man, I missed that!:glare: I know, when I catch a video or a song, it makes me feel like I'm a teenager all over again! I just get all excited and ds looks at me like I'm going crazy!:lol:

[NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too]

Bet no one knows this one--it's really a Kate Bush song from 1978, but Pat Benatar covered it in 1980, so it counts! Listen here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkTF5DRBxpI&feature=related)

Out on the wily, windy moors
We'd roll and fall in green
You had a temper, like my jealousy
Too hot, too greedy
How could you leave me
When I needed to possess you?
I hated you, I loved you too
Bad dreams in the night
They told me I was going to lose the fight
Leave behind my wuthering, wuthering
Wuthering Heights

Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in in your window
Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in in your window

Oh it gets dark, it gets lonely
On the other side from you
I pine a lot, I find a lot
Falls through without you
I'm coming back love, cruel Heathcliff
My one dream, my only master

Too long I've roamed the night
I'm coming back to his side to put it right
I'm coming home to wuthering, wuthering
Wuthering Heights

Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in your window
Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home
I'm so cold, let me in in a your window

Ooh let me have it, let me grab your soul away
Ooh let me have it, let me grab your soul away
You know it's me, Cathy

I also love the Africa song by Toto. (here) (http://www.last.fm/music/Toto/_/Africa)

Love Pat Benatar! Hell is for Children is so haunting. She rocks. I'd pay to see her live today!

K

[cin]

Just The Way You Are, Uptown Girl, My Life, Billy Joel
Elton John
Glory Days, Born in the USA Springsteen
Pat Benatar.

This Means War Petra
Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's (et al) Steve Taylor
Warrior is a Child Twila Paris
Michael W. Smith

[SheilaZ]

I have lots of favorites but the one I could listen to every day and not get bored is Billy Idol's "Catch my Fall."

[Caroline]

I think my favorite would be U2, Pride. I also like Echo and the Bunnymen, Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark (because who doesn't love a band with that name,) Depeche Mode (A Question of Lust, A Question of Time, Personal Jesus, which might be 90's,) Peter Gabriel, A-ha, Violent Femmes, well I'll stop now. I could go on for a long time.

[laylamcb]

In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel


A great 80s celluloid moment:

"I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that."

Who said it and in what movie? ;)

[PrairieAir]

Since someone mentioned Glory Days (http://youtube.com/watch?v=oOpIfbneeHg), I feel compelled to add Summer of '69 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=RTf52IsksKI). I sure am having fun with this 80s video fest:lol:

[Jenny in Atl]

A great 80s celluloid moment:

"I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that."

Who said it and in what movie? ;)

Say Anything.... my man Mr Cusack.

[Rebecca in VA]

"You Overwhelm Me" by Robert Palmer. Also, "Love My Way" -- the lyrics aren't that great, but it has a haunting melody.

[crazycoffeechic]

Oh, and also that I thought this song (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nPs7-5feq-M) was very profound. Da doo yeah.

OMG, I totally forgot about Edie Brickell! This used to be my favorite song!

[starlashine]

A great 80s celluloid moment:

"I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that."

Who said it and in what movie? ;)

Darn it, Jenny, you beat me to it! Say Anything is one of my favorite movies of all time. I can't believe I forgot "In your Eyes". I know how to play that one on guitar.

[laylamcb]

Say Anything.... my man Mr Cusack.

Jenny in Atl, you win the lost in the 80s award! ;) Did it get any better than Lloyd Dobler?!

[Jenny in Atl]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i318/aljen1111/IMG_1973.jpg

[laylamcb]

Is that the Psychedelic Furs' Talk Talk Talk I see?! I think I wore a hole right through that one back in the day! ;)

[SheilaZ]

No, Miss Jenny in Atl, I have converted to CD and MP3.:D

But I did get Honeymoon Suite's Big Prize in the mail the other day. "What does it take (http://youtube.com/watch?v=xWv3jjT0HfE)" was on the soundtrack form One Crazy Summer....another Cusack film.

"It's not like I've...been mean to you....It's not like I've....got something better to do....."

[Jenny in Atl]

No, Miss Jenny in Atl, I have converted to CD and MP3.:D

But I did get Honeymoon Suite's Big Prize in the mail the other day. "What does it take" was on the soundtrack form One Crazy Summer....another Cusack film.

"It's not like I've...been mean to you....It's not like I've....got something better to do....."

We have one of those *ion turntables to convert the LPs into MP3s, but It's slow going. We have done a few, and need to do more! Even when I finish, I'm not sure I can part with those well loved LPs from the 70's and 80's.

[Diana in OR]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i318/aljen1111/IMG_1973.jpg

What!?! No 8-tracks? ;)

[Jenny in Atl]

My 8 tracks bit the dust along with all my cassettes; they just disintegrated. I had a Blonde 8 track I loved. I can still hear the "kachunk" sound as the tracks changed. :lol::lol:

[Donna T.]

Darn it, Jenny, you beat me to it! Say Anything is one of my favorite movies of all time. I can't believe I forgot "In your Eyes". I know how to play that one on guitar.

I knew that one! That was one of my favorite movies. Ever.

Favorite songs:
White Wedding (and anything else by) - Billy Idol
Borderline - Madonna
Pride (In the Name of Love) - U2
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
Mysterious Ways - U2
Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
With or Without You - U2
And the Cradle Will Rock - Van Halen (Rock On)
Controversy - Prince
U Got the Look - Prince
Jungle Love - Morris Day (:blush:)
Money - Pink Floyd (maybe 90s)
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd (maybe 90s)
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns N' Roses
Various Southern Rock titles which I'm way to embarressed to admit loving!

[SheilaZ]

I knew that one! That was one of my favorite movies. Ever.

Favorite songs:
White Wedding (and anything else by) - Billy Idol
Borderline - Madonna
Pride (In the Name of Love) - U2
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
Mysterious Ways - U2
Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
With or Without You - U2
And the Cradle Will Rock - Van Halen (Rock On)
Controversy - Prince
U Got the Look - Prince
Jungle Love - Morris Day (:blush:)
Money - Pink Floyd (maybe 90s)
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd (maybe 90s)
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns N' Roses
Various Southern Rock titles which I'm way to embarressed to admit loving!

How bad is it that when I read "Jungle Love, " my brain thought "Oh ee oh ee oh."

[unsinkable]

Can't name one!
Here is a theme:
:auto:



Til Tuesday
Coming Up Close
http://youtube.com/watch?v=b7xX3lQ3qms

The Smiths
There is a Light...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=INgXzChwipY

Springsteen
Drive All Night
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kJgR9UqVqAs

[laylamcb]

The Smiths
There is a Light...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=INgXzChwipY



Stop it with The Smiths! I'll go all angsty 80s and get nothing done today! "And if a double-decker bus crashes into us, to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die...." Sigh.... Funny that I thought that was the HEIGHT of romance way back when. :D

[Tracey in TX]

OMG, I totally forgot about Edie Brickell! This used to be my favorite song!
I met Edie in London after a concert. She's one seriously strange gal. Entire song she lifted her leg (like a male dog) and sang. FUN concert, great memories!!

[SheilaZ]

I met Edie in London after a concert. She's one seriously strange gal. Entire song she lifted her leg (like a male dog) and sang. FUN concert, great memories!!

And she's married to Paul Simon. I find that so very odd.

[Donna T.]

How bad is it that when I read "Jungle Love, " my brain thought "Oh ee oh ee oh."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFZ8fiEPLCg



From my 6 yo:
"That sounds really exotic. Can I go to NationalGeographic.com?"
"That singing really stinks."
"Ok, what IS the point of that song?'

And, that was with all the ear covering!


Does anyone remember Super Freak? - Rick James. :w00t:

[laylamcb]

And she's married to Paul Simon. I find that so very odd.

WHAT?!?! THE Paul Simon?! How--wha--how did I not know that?! I still remember her and the New Bohemians performing on SNL. She is...odd for sure, but that song rocked.

[Jenny in Atl]

Money - Pink Floyd (maybe 90s)

Oh no, 1973 LP Dark Side of the Moon. Almost every stoner party I went to in Jr High and High School played that album over and over. They added the Wall as well in 1982. That along with ACDC's The Jack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsuGeqsADDc) were big hits in the hot early 80's south.

[Donna T.]

OK, I got it.

#1 80's song... right here, dawgs...

Do They Know It's Christmas Time - Feed the World - Band Aid/Live Aid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoJf-9j2kNs

:crying:

[starlashine]

YEY! Someone else still has their record collection. Thanks, Jenny, for making me feel less weird for having it. Need to get more use out of them though...hmm, think drinks and records are on my schedule for this weekend.:001_smile:

[SheilaZ]

From my 6 yo:
"That sounds really exotic. Can I go to NationalGeographic.com?"
"That singing really stinks."
"Ok, what IS the point of that song?'

And, that was with all the ear covering!

Does anyone remember Super Freak? - Rick James. :w00t:

My 5 year old said, "Don't play that song at my party. You can play at your party but don't play it at mine."


I have both "Super Freak" and "Brick House" on my ipod in a playlist named "party".

[Caroline]

Is that the Psychedelic Furs' Talk Talk Talk I see?! I think I wore a hole right through that one back in the day! ;)

I forgot the Psychedlic Furs! I loved them, too.

[Karenciavo]

I'm more of a 70's music person, but I liked these:
Radio, Radio - Elvis Costello
Precious - The Pretenders
Good Times Roll - The Cars
When Love Comes to Town - U2 & BB King
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss - Yoko Ono
Don't Come Around Here No More - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

[laylamcb]

And who remembers "Living in a Box," that catchy single from the album "Living in a Box" by the group, um, Living in a Box! Boys, next time work up a business plan before embarking on your musical careers. ;)

[Michelle in MO]

If we're talking earlier, though, here's my favorite from the 1780's:

Mozart's Symphony in G Minor (http://www.amazon.com/Symphony-minor-173d-Allegro-brio/dp/B0013D9ZPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1215790441&sr=8-1)

Otherwise, I'm hopelessly clueless! :blush:

[Karenciavo]

Oh no, 1973 LP Dark Side of the Moon. Almost every stoner party I went to in Jr High and High School played that album over and over.

That's because it's the greatest album of all time. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/fc/stereo.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[laylamcb]

Money - Pink Floyd (maybe 90s)

Oh no, 1973 LP Dark Side of the Moon. Almost every stoner party I went to in Jr High and High School played that album over and over. They added the Wall as well in 1982. That along with ACDC's The Jack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsuGeqsADDc) were big hits in the hot early 80's south.

And remember that Pink Floyd came back with A Momentary Lapse of Reason in the late 80s, I believe. We jammed to that in college. I distinctly remember the track "Learning to Fly" at parties...

[Jenny in Atl]

Precious - The Pretenders


For a short time I wanted to be Chrissie Hyndes. I no longer have this wish - :lol: Great Song! Well all their early stuff was.

[Just Me]

I am not sure what my favorite was, but seeing all these song titles is really bringing back memories! Anyone else get that funny tummy tickle when they see some of these titles? Not specific memories, just that "feeling" of being younger?

I don't think I can adequately explain it...just weird! :confused:

[Momof3Maidens]

That's so funny, I just downloaded several songs from the 80's. Was having one of those days where I miss my teens. My favorite are:

Always by Atlantic Starr
Stuck on You by Lionel Richie
Casanova, not sure who sang that one
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
Rhythm is going to Get You by Paula Abdul
Everytime You Go Away by Paul Young
I Knew You Were Waiting for Me by George Michael

[crazycoffeechic]

I met Edie in London after a concert. She's one seriously strange gal. Entire song she lifted her leg (like a male dog) and sang. FUN concert, great memories!!
Oh wow! That is so funny! I can just imagine her doing that.:lol:

I am not sure what my favorite was, but seeing all these song titles is really bringing back memories! Anyone else get that funny tummy tickle when they see some of these titles? Not specific memories, just that "feeling" of being younger?

I don't think I can adequately explain it...just weird! :confused:
Yeah, I know exactly how you feel!:001_smile:

[Kay in Cal]

Forever Young by Alphaville.

Since I'm an 80s kid, I remember much music fondly, but that song I must have played 1000 times. It really takes me back!

[Donna T.]

I am not sure what my favorite was, but seeing all these song titles is really bringing back memories! Anyone else get that funny tummy tickle when they see some of these titles? Not specific memories, just that "feeling" of being younger?

I don't think I can adequately explain it...just weird! :confused:

Yeah... and, I'm thinking I should go on a diet. My tummy tickling is probably a result of my tummy jiggling. And, I tried to do The Bird and my hip got stuck.

What about... :auto: ... Little Red Corvette? That was a good one.

[Kay in Cal]

My dh loves Kate Bush. But he can only listen when I am not around. I find her voice sooooo grating. Like cats fighting in a bag, screechy. Can't take it, even for a few minutes. I still find it amazing that others don't have the same "nails on a chalkboard" reaction that I do!

[Donna T.]

That's because it's the greatest album of all time. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/fc/stereo.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

My DH agrees.

[Jenny in Atl]

My DH agrees.

Ah, but Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" always wins those countdowns. I actually liked the early albums better. :001_huh:

[Karenciavo]

Ah, but Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" always wins those countdowns. I actually liked the early albums better. :001_huh:

That's because the common, unwashed masses don't know squat. :D

[Donna T.]

My 5 year old said, "Don't play that song at my party. You can play at your party but don't play it at mine."


I have both "Super Freak" and "Brick House" on my ipod in a playlist named "party".

That's so cute.

Sheila, you gotta see this one:

Laurel & Hardy Dancing to The Gap Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL3mHPmNKRE&feature=related

and, if you can stand it a little longer:

You Dropped The Bomb on Me - The Gap Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbmPalsRi4

Man, I had forgotten how raunchy Super Freak is!!!
Couldn't even find a suitable video to share for that one!

[nukeswife]

I was a hair metal junkie in the 80's!

I love Bon Jovi (still do) and saw them in concert about 10 times. Between the ages of 16 and 23 I never missed a concert if they came near Milwaukee WI. LOL I also saw Def leopard, motley crue, poison, warrant, and many others.

My all time favorite songs from the 80's though would have to be

Just like heaven (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORc5Td_T6og) and Friday I'm in love (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSmfNxmaQHc&feature=related) by The Cure

I also loved a little known Milwaukee band called The Gufs (http://www.thegufs.com/).

[Jenny in Atl]

You Dropped The Bomb on Me - The Gap Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbmPalsRi4

This was a very popular song in a local after hours club I went to in college. Ah, the memories!

[Lostinabook]

Well, I wouldn't call this song my favorite, but St. Elmo's Fire came out my senior year of h.s. & a pack of us wandered around singing "For Just a Moment" sobbing about how everything was changing. :tongue_smilie: That song cracks me up now.

[Jenny in Atl]

Early in the Morning (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDAFPaP5Pcg&feature=related) was another Gap Band hit.

[Just Me]

Yeah... and, I'm thinking I should go on a diet. My tummy tickling is probably a result of my tummy jiggling. And, I tried to do The Bird and my hip got stuck.



:lol::lol::lol:

[crazycoffeechic]

I used to think this song was so cool and my brothers thought it was stupid! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNaKWXqXkhw I see their point now.:lol:

[flutistmom]

Many of my favorites have been listed already, (Crazy For You, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Africa) but here are a few of my favorites that haven't been listed yet:

Any tune by Chicago
The Flame- Cheap Trick
Russians- Sting
Hands to Heaven- Breathe
Electric Blue- Icehouse
Faithfully- Journey
Kyrie- Mr. Mister
Christmas Wrapping- The Waitresses
Conga- Miami Sound Machine

And there are dozens of others. But these are the ones that spring to mind. I am really enjoying this thread! Keep posting! Keep posting!

-Robin

[Jenny in Atl]

I used to think this song was so cool and my brothers thought it was stupid! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNaKWXqXkhw I see their point now.:lol:

I loved Skateaway (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjDD30FjwdM&feature=related) and Romeo & Juliet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WohN4RBYBb0&feature=related)

[OhM]

I think my fav eighties tune is actually from the 70's(?) Wondering Where the Lions Are Bruce Cockburn

Actually from the eighties: Elvis Costello - Tokyo Storm Warning (really that whole album - Blood & Chocolate).

The sky fell over cheap Korean monster-movie scenery
And spilled into the mezzanine of the crushed capsule hotel
Between the Disney abattoir and the chemical refinery
And I knew I was in trouble but I thought I was in hell


Roomies and I wore out Talking Heads Little Creatures one summer (so happy...)

Love Kate Bush - did you catch when CSI used 2 of her tunes early last season? (One was a cover, but still...) The Dreaming was just fascinating.

[Donna T.]

I just wiped out my itunes account:

All of My Love - Led Zeppelin
Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
I Hate Myself for Loving You - Joan Jett
Young Turks - Rod Stewart
Everybody Wants to Rule the World - The Human League
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) - Dead or Alive
Good Thing - Fine Young Cannibals
You Keep Me Hanging On - Kim Wilde


I'm outta here.

[crazycoffeechic]

I loved Skateaway (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjDD30FjwdM&feature=related) and Romeo & Juliet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WohN4RBYBb0&feature=related)

Man, I haven't heard Skateaway in a long time! I don't remember Romeo & Juliet. I like this song though:001_smile:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3b1W6rEDw&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3b1W6rEDw&feature=related)

[AmyinPA]

Oh man, whenever I hear "Love Comes Walkin' in" or "Dreams", I can't help but be transported back in time. I wasn't even much of a heavy metal listener...much more pop and of course U2, which imho, are in a category all by themselves.

My favorite artist of the 80s was by far Springsteen, but I find his music timeless and not necessarily screaming "80s".

[nmoira]

An album... London Calling by The Clash. IIRC, it was released in January of 1980.

[Parrothead]

Long decade. Hmmm. How about a beginning, middle and end. And not all of them are by Jimmy.

Another One Bites the Dust by Queen '80
Gypsies in the Palace by Jimmy Buffett '85
Heaven by Warrant '89

[PrairieAir]

You Dropped The Bomb on Me - The Gap Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbmPalsRi4

This was a very popular song in a local after hours club I went to in college. Ah, the memories!

You Dropped The Bomb on Me was one of those songs I think they played whenever the DJ had to take a bathroom break. It just seemed to go on forever.

[PrairieAir]

I missed one! Well, more than one, but this must be mentioned.
Do you remember the Love Shack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8NhJNpQlsY), baabeeee? Funky little shack!

[SheilaZ]

That's so cute.

Sheila, you gotta see this one:

Laurel & Hardy Dancing to The Gap Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL3mHPmNKRE&feature=related

and, if you can stand it a little longer:

You Dropped The Bomb on Me - The Gap Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmbmPalsRi4

Man, I had forgotten how raunchy Super Freak is!!!
Couldn't even find a suitable video to share for that one!


I loved it. Ha, ha, ha. It reminded me of the Video of the Fossee dancers dancing to "Walk it out." too Funny.

My kids are getting seriously annoyed with my music today. (Aw, mom what is this stuff.)
Ok, who remembers doing a dance called the "cheeseburger" to You Droppe The Bomb on Me.
Ah.....6th grade....first school dance....dancing to the Gap band and trying to avoid that big doofus guy who wanted to dance with me.
Good times.

I need to download some Gap band. I need "Burn Rubber on Me." (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndBZtFtrC0M&feature=related)

[H.S. Burrow]

Most of my favorites have been listed. This is the only one that wasn't.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn7d7gZj_qc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn7d7gZj_qc)

My kids want me to go to PraireAir's list. They really like Pour Some Sugar on Me!!

[laylamcb]

Most of my favorites have been listed. This is the only one that wasn't.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn7d7gZj_qc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn7d7gZj_qc)



Thank you so much! I had completely blocked that one out. Wow. Talk about cheese! But it's all good. LOVED the 80s. And the 70s, for that matter. :001_smile:

[crazycoffeechic]

I remember watching this movie, still gives me chills.:001_smile:
Xanadu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related)
Don't forget this one OMG!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related

[4pillars]

This is really tough. I loved all those alternative bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Yaz, ect...
But, I really loved Midnight by Yaz and Forest by the Cure. When I pull out the ole' tapes, my kids definately think I was weird!!:lol: Well, I think I was!!!!:tongue_smilie:

[Donna T.]

I remember watching this movie, still gives me chills.:001_smile:
Xanadu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related)
Don't forget this one OMG!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related

Oh my word!
That was the first album I bought with my own money.

[Donna T.]

Long decade. Hmmm. How about a beginning, middle and end. And not all of them are by Jimmy.

Another One Bites the Dust by Queen '80
Gypsies in the Palace by Jimmy Buffett '85
Heaven by Warrant '89

What is a Parrothead doing living in Maine?
We're down here wasting away on the Redneck Riviera (LA - Lower Alabama) where everybody is a Parrothead.

[PrairieAir]

I remember watching this movie, still gives me chills.:001_smile:
Xanadu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related)
Don't forget this one OMG!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related

OMG! It looks like Olivia Newton John just did something totally inappropriate to the guy doing the splits on the tightrope. (At about 2:10.) I don't know though, I've never seen Xanadu. Perhaps it's appropriate there? I'm sorry. I should go do some laundry now. Maybe I'll wash my dirty mind out while I'm at it. :lol:

[Donna T.]

Ok, who remembers doing a dance called the "cheeseburger" to You Droppe The Bomb on Me.

I need to download some Gap band. I need "Burn Rubber on Me." (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndBZtFtrC0M&feature=related)

The cheeseburger? You got me on that one! :lol:

I downloaded this one: (the song, NOT the video!!!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7-tWEEejU
Let It Whip - Dazz Band

Good for laundry time.

[Caroline]

I just thought of another one... I'll Melt with You by Modern English. Did someone say Tainted Love by I don't remember.

Jenny, I'm coming over to play with your music collection soon. Did you ever see the band Donkey in Atlanta in the early 90's?

[JFS in IL]

Early Elvis Costello and anything by The English Beat/General Public

[Kay in Cal]

I love both of these, too!

Hmmmm... our wedding song was "Somebody" by Depeche Mode. Good memories there.

[Katia]

I'm more of a 70's music fan, but during the '80s I loved all the songs by 2nd Chapter of Acts. They were the BEST!

[crazycoffeechic]

OMG! It looks like Olivia Newton John just did something totally inappropriate to the guy doing the splits on the tightrope. (At about 2:10.) I don't know though, I've never seen Xanadu. Perhaps it's appropriate there? I'm sorry. I should go do some laundry now. Maybe I'll wash my dirty mind out while I'm at it. :lol:
:lol::lol:You have got a dirty mind!! Bad, bad girl!:lol::lol:
Looks like she's copping a feel doesn't it?:D

[laylamcb]

...how 'bout Little Feat? Remember the "Let It Roll" album? Late 80s? Hate to Lose Your Lovin', Cajun Girl.... SO good! That was another one that we completely wore out in college.

Also wonderful were Bruce Hornsby and the Range on "The Way It Is" and "Scenes from the Southside."

And finally, let it never be said that the South has not produced its share of great musician-poets: Case in point, the Georgia Satellites (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my4lhkxLRjg)! ;)

Layla McB (who, in her freshman year, danced through the condemned gymnasium at William & Mary for a Bruce Hornsby video before it--the gym, that is--was converted into the business school. Good times.)

[mommylawyer]

Oh! Bruce Hornsby - Mandolin Rain.... I need to put that on my mp3 player.

Martika - Love Thy Will Be Done

[Jenny in Atl]

...how 'bout Little Feat? Remember the "Let It Roll"
Oh ya, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, Almond Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. Dh and I love them!

8th Grade was all about Molly Hatchet, Rush, and REO Speedwagon (so not me). I was a transplanted NYer, who had just falling in love with Gene Vincent (rockabilly) and Punk from the UK. I tried to fit in, hanging out with boys who drove Trans Ams or Camaros. It did not work to well.

[Jenny in Atl]

Early Elvis Costello and anything by The English Beat/General Public

:iagree::iagree: Don't forget Selector, Madness, The Specials, The Jam, oh it goes on and on. I really am the female version of High Fidelity guy. My dream was to own a used record store, but this shall never be.... :sad:

[Carol in Cal.]

"Two Tickets to Paradise"
"Hold on Loosely"
"Open Arms"
"It's You"
and pretty much anything from Flashdance???

[Jenny in Atl]

I just thought of another one... I'll Melt with You by Modern English. Did someone say Tainted Love by I don't remember.

Jenny, I'm coming over to play with your music collection soon. Did you ever see the band Donkey in Atlanta in the early 90's?

I missed them somehow. Local bands I saw were, REM, Swimming Pool Q's, Blue TV, B52's, Ru Paul (Wee Wee Pole), Arms Akimbo, The Nightporters (Driven N Crying), 86, & Pylon. I'm sure there were more but I don't remember them well. Getting old :tongue_smilie:

[mommylawyer]

Jenny,

Were you in Athens or Atlanta? I saw many of those same bands. Grew up in Atlanta.

[mommylawyer]

Love, love, love the B-52's!

[Jenny in Atl]

Jenny,

Were you in Athens or Atlanta? I saw many of those same bands. Grew up in Atlanta.

Atl (Dunwoody), but we used to drive out to Athens all the time! 40 Watt. Main hangouts were 688, Metroplex, and this house off West Peachtree. Can't remember the name, but we saw Baby and the Pacifers. Wow, so long ago.

[Amy in Orlando]

This is too funny - I feel like I've gone back in time reading this thread. Little Feat? The Big Gap Band? The B-52's? This is great.

[Kristafish]

I thought this was funny...I seen this and had to post it
Not a very good song, but I still thought it was funny

http://mysmileyz.com/s/madonna.gif

[Mom to Aly]

Broken Wings, by Mister Mister! I loved it the first time I heard it, and think it may still be my fave song ever, unless Rob Thomas has pushed it out with If You're Gone, which I adore as well.

[ereks mom]

for the most part, I intensely disliked 80s music. Could. not. stand. that stupid song about the red balloons that they played over & over & over & over! It was the absolute worst, followed closely by Brass in Pocket, Tainted Love, and anything by Culture Club or the Eurythmics.


Hmmm... 80s music that I actually liked... okay... anything by Air Supply and most songs by Phil Collins or Foreigner.

[Karenciavo]

I remember watching this movie, still gives me chills.:001_smile:
Xanadu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related)
Don't forget this one OMG!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6uChtN8YcU&feature=related

This works for the worst movie thread too. :tongue_smilie:

[Jenny in Atl]

I think Ms. ONJ could have her own worst movie list. :lol:

[laylamcb]

...a GREAT 80s soundtrack came out in the late 90s: Grosse Pointe Blank (http://www.amazon.com/Grosse-Pointe-Blank-Music-Film/dp/B000001FJL), starring The King of 80s Angst, John Cusack.

[Mel in K-zoo]

Anything by Billy Joel - I know he began in the 70s, but his greatest hits came out in the 80s and I fell in love.

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean I know he is a freak now, but I can't believe no one else liked him in the 80s.
Prince - When Doves Cry
Metallica - One

[unsinkable]

...a GREAT 80s soundtrack came out in the late 90s: Grosse Pointe Blank (http://www.amazon.com/Grosse-Pointe-Blank-Music-Film/dp/B000001FJL), starring The King of 80s Angst, John Cusack.

Another 80s soundtrack from 2004: 13 Going on 30:

1. Head Over Heels - The Go-Go's
2. Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
3. Burning Down The House - The Talking Heads
4. Mad About You - Belinda Carlisle
5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
6. What I Like About You - Lillix
7. Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
8. Crazy For You - Madonna
9. Vienna - Billy Joel
10. Why Can't I? - Liz Phair
11. Tainted Love - Soft Cell
12. Love Is A Battlefield - Pat Benatar
13. Will I Ever Make It Home - Ingram Hill

I forgot about Whitney Houston! Gosh, I thought she was so pretty.

[crazycoffeechic]

This works for the worst movie thread too. :tongue_smilie:

I think Ms. ONJ could have her own worst movie list. :lol:


Aww come on, ya'll are killing me, that is the first movie I ever went to by myself (finally old enough!):lol: Okay, so maybe nobody else wanted to see it with me.:glare:

[sdWTMer]

I just heard "Red, Red Wine" (and I don't even drink!) and boy did I love that song. I also like Prince's "Kiss."

[StaceyinLA]

nah, no way could I pick a single song. Topping my list would be:

Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer
Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi (actually, ANYTHING Bon Jovi in the 80's - he was my FAVORITE!!)

but I LOVED hair bands (Whitesnake, Great White, Poison, Motley Crue, Scorpions - the list goes on and on)

I also liked all the pop-y dance stuff too. Gosh I miss the 80's!!

[Janna]

I will have you know my dh still has ALL of his 8-tracks AND all of his LP's. Not only that, but he still has his 8-track player and it still works!

[Mama Lynx]

If you MADE me pick, I might have to pick Video Killed the Radio Star, by the Buggles.

You can't make me pick, though :P

Other contenders:

Hysteria - Def Leppard
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper (but co-written by a guy in another band I love)
was Closer to Fine by the Indigo Girls 80s or 90s?
Burning in Love or What Does it Take? by Honeymoon Suite
Stone in Love - Journey
INXS - Mystify
then there's Duran Duran, and the Hooters, and ....oh, forget it. See? You can't make me.

[Mama Lynx]

I'm only picking one for now.

INXS - Mediate

My fave INXS is Mystify.

[Janna]

I love that song. I also loved Toto - esp. Rosanna and Africa.

But honestly, it's really hard to narrow down because there are so many great songs that I could listen to over and over. Y'all have listed a lot of great ones.

[Mama Lynx]

I used to think this song was so cool and my brothers thought it was stupid! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNaKWXqXkhw I see their point now.:lol:

Are you kidding? This came on the radio the other day, and my dh and I turned it up and did the air guitar. Pretty much the best guitar riff, EVER. Of course it's cool!

[Mama Lynx]

And remember that Pink Floyd came back with A Momentary Lapse of Reason in the late 80s, I believe. We jammed to that in college. I distinctly remember the track "Learning to Fly" at parties...

There is a song on that album that I dearly love ... "One Slip."

[ClassicMom]

I was pretty much into the hair bands back then. I liked Pat Benatar too.
Has anyone mentioned Adam Ant? I'm pretty sure I had one of his albums.

[Jenny in Atl]

I was pretty much into the hair bands back then. I liked Pat Benatar too.
Has anyone mentioned Adam Ant? I'm pretty sure I had one of his albums.

I have a number of his (mostly older ones). He is a guilty pleasure.