July 14, 200818 yr The hairstyles were forgettable (you wish!), and the clothing choices were regrettable (for sure!). But some pretty good pop songs emerged in the odd '80s, many by bands who would disappear after an album or two. A few I'm checking out this morning ... Edited July 14, 200818 yr by The Scribe
July 14, 200818 yr Author Not the real video (copyright issues, I guess), but kind of funny rethinking of this great tune. Outfield - "Your Love"
July 14, 200818 yr Author I can't get this one to embed (curse you, Sony!). The Hooters - "And We Danced"
July 14, 200818 yr Author There actually was a secondary hit after the first one, but only people like me recall such things. "Take On Me" by A-ha
July 14, 200818 yr Author Not really a video, but The Replacements didn't really embrace the medium. This tune about Box Tops front man Alex Chilton is about as catchy as it gets.
July 14, 200818 yr Author It's OK to admit you liked "our House" by Madness, even if you never heard of "ska" before.
July 14, 200818 yr Author Normally I'm pretty suspicious of a pretty-boy band the chicks would go ga-ga over, but the Duran Duran tunes were just too good.
July 14, 200818 yr Author Those Sony folks are making you take the extra step, but it wouldn't be the '80s without Cyndi Lauper. Girl Just Want To Have Fun "She Bop" is the much cooler tune, tho. :sssh:
July 14, 200818 yr It's OK to admit you liked "our House" by Madness, even if you never heard of "ska" before. One of the best. Welcome To The House of Fun is great as well. :thumb:
July 14, 200818 yr As for the 80's, I have to go with "The Boss".....Springsteen and of course this guy with one of my all time favorite songs "Leader of the Band" along with "Run for the Rose's". I still can't get through listening to "Leader of the Band" w/o getting emotional........... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy3GHCy49Dw Fogelberg was around earlier with other bands but his 1981 album with those songs along with the others on it was great, one of the best all time imo.
July 14, 200818 yr Thanks Jim. But you also forgot that "Shariff don't like it . . ." because "Der Komissar's in town . . . " in order to turn up the heat "365 degrees! Burnin' Down the House!" Lots of memories of bands for me, particularly since I was in radio throughout the 80's. :thumb:
July 14, 200818 yr Author Jay and Silent Bob were right. It just doesn't get much cooler than Morris Day and The Time.
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