Favorites from the 80s

Hungry like the wolf -- Duran Duran

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOg5VxrRTi0&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Please Don't Touch - Headgirl (or is it Motorschool?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eDDeM-o3p4


Open Your Heart- Madonna

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1wg41_madonna-open-your-heart_music


Captain Nemo - Michael Schenker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuRso26Eqn0


Erasure A Little Respect

http://youtu.be/RiKVjS3gR88

Baby Blues
Apr '14

Wanted Dead Or Alive - Bon Jovi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRvCvsRp5ho

(the 80's were MY decade, I could type this entire thread myself LOL)

JeffersonRepub JeffersonRepub
Apr '14

Right there with you JR but I will start with this one..


Come On Eileen ~ Dexy Midnight Runners

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXLHUThBib8&feature=kp

One of my best friends names is Eileen so this song was always playing when we were younger.

JrzyGirl88 JrzyGirl88
Apr '14

chain gang - pretenders

BrotherDog BrotherDog
Apr '14

Living on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
You May Be Right - Billy Joel

3wbdwnj 3wbdwnj
Apr '14

How many of you guys wanna meet Cliff Burton? the major rager on the four-string motherf***er?

(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth (Live) - Metallica 1983

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK2hruTkUVA

ianimal ianimal
Apr '14

Pure Energy -- The Information Society

Always got a kick out of this one on MTV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRyHZccoAsk&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Rio -- Duran Duran

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3W6yf6c-FA

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Black Flag... most people do not know how much they influenced many artists that the masses love today...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsbvo5GVK10&feature=kp

Rush Tom Sawyer... arguably the most talented rock band in the world since 1980 and only three members...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLBLk4ibAk


Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats

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

kayaking kayaking
Apr '14

Motley Crue - Piece of your Action (1981)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfwyxiuDsh4

ianimal ianimal
Apr '14

(the 80's were MY decade, I could type this entire thread myself LOL)

JR, if Bon Jovi is the first thing that comes to mind when you remember the '80s, you're gonna need a LOT of help (-;

ianimal ianimal
Apr '14

A Flock Of Seagulls- I Ran

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

Modern English- I Melt With You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuN6gs0AJls

positive positive
Apr '14

Simple Minds- Don't You Forget About Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfIcZtjAch8

The Cure- Lovesong

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

positive positive
Apr '14

No Sleep Till Brooklyn - Beastie Boys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Y0cy-nvAg&feature=kp

JrzyGirl88 JrzyGirl88
Apr '14

Ooooh Good one, JrzyGirl!

3wbdwnj 3wbdwnj
Apr '14

Don't forget me when I'm gone -- Glass Tiger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx6_-urg5fo

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

ianimal - I like Cliff and that solo too, and I'm neither denying or belittling his obvious talent. But I can't help but be reminded that particular piece very heavily borrowed from Billy Sheehan's style from the early 1970's.

Talas History:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSvnamksy48

And for an 80's song:

High Speed on Ice - Talas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dSz7-TrlRk


Love Don't Stay (LIVE) - Tygers of Pan Tang w/ Deveril & J J Sykes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=257lYZK_Gvw


Positive, you and I think so much alike. I love those songs. Plus "Ship of fools" by World Party and Under the Milkey Way by the Church.

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Voices Carry - "Til Tuesday - 1985

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

Dear God by XTC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHmTqoLjlXo

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

The Motors Love And Loneliness . http://youtu.be/HrbAGIAZ6bY

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Luka -- Suzanne Vega

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZt7J0iaUD0&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Bram Tchaikovsky . Girl Of My Dreams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U59z_KhAbnI

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Don't forget about Tears for Fears. They are awesome

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Zebra Who's Behind The Door. Classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhOMbw2jcC8

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Everybody wants to rule the world!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST86JM1RPl0

luvjazz luvjazz
Apr '14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAl1nrRqSVg

Zebra were good, but they really didn't get the commercial success for some reason...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EfJ-Eb5OU4

King Swamp was another overlooked band, every song on their debut album in 1989 was good...


Paradise City - Guns and Roses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRqW_fxsUYU

Was on the floor at Giants Stadium when part of this video was filmed GNR opened for Aerosmith.

JrzyGirl88 JrzyGirl88
Apr '14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL1RguQL4jQ

Dio, now that was Rock...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF3jeAPGhrY

Black Sabbath, some of the best Rock ever and they influenced every Rock band to follow...


Nothin' but a Good Time ~ Poison

Poison - Nothin' But A Good Time: http://youtu.be/_88L-CU7PD4

Weebiekins Weebiekins
Apr '14

HEART <3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cw1ng75KP0



Cyndi lauper, pat benatar, roxette, ugh I could go on with this thread forever


aerosmith, journey, good god theres so many, love the 80s

icicle icicle
Apr '14

The 1980's were simply the best. Its been down hill ever since. At least for me.

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Girls just wanna have fun -- Cyndi Lauper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIb6AZdTr-A&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Til Tuesday with Aimee Mann .Voices Carry. Aimee is very talented and so underrated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uejh-bHa4To

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

INXS- Need You Tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrZZfaDp02o

Chris Isaak- Wicked Game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D3Nl1GZzuw

U2- With Or Without You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmSdTa9kaiQ

positive positive
Apr '14

Bryan Adams- Heaven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eT464L1YRA

positive positive
Apr '14

U2: I still Haven't Found What I am Looking For.......... Simple the best

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Only The Lonely - The Motels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaPTELylZ1s

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

The Irish Amthem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EabB55IYyOg

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Dont forget Twisted Sister they were a hard working bar band and played at the Nook. I first met Dee back in the 70s and he is still a decent guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRwrg0db_zY

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Harden My Heart - Quarterflash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqeKV2UYq1Q

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

Alive and Kicking - Simple Minds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljIQo1OHkTI

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

Love those songs Calico!

Def Leppard- Hysteria

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaiaaar88EM

Pat Benatar- Love Is A Battlefield

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGVZOLV9SPo

positive positive
Apr '14

Big Country - In a Big Country

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

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

Modern English - I Melt with You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuN6gs0AJls

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

Big Country is another great one Calico! This thread has taken me back to a great era...thanks Andy. :)

positive positive
Apr '14

The Church!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6jhpaX7fNQ

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Singlemale- U2 is my absolute favorite group...I've been a loyal fan since they first started out. They are amazing and unique!

positive positive
Apr '14

Singlemale- I don't know how I forgot about The Church..I love that song and group!

positive positive
Apr '14

Corona - Minutemen (D Boon could move!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHFjGI26soI


GC, to be honest, I've never even heard of Talas... but Billy Sheehan was great with David Lee Roth's band and later on, Mr. Big.

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Apr '14

Positive, I told you we are on the same page. I bet you love this one from Bananarama Its a Cruel Summer.................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5EmE32NH8E

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Lita Ford- Kiss Me Deadly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M1mZz9-aJM

Whitesnake- Here I Go Again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg

Cheap Trick- The Flame

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3MXiTeH_Pg

positive positive
Apr '14

Tears For Fears:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI9lo5BRJmg

singlemaleinnj singlemaleinnj
Apr '14

Men at Work - No Sign of Yesterday

http://youtu.be/YmCkhHmQxno

LeRoy Grimace LeRoy Grimace
Apr '14

Singlemale, you are right about that! :)

positive positive
Apr '14

The Pursuit Of Happiness is a band I liked
She's So Young -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64u7i_EemM
Hard To Laugh -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVQ_er14oIA
I'm an Adult Now -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSDF8VvU13M


Life Is Life --by-- Laibach


The Police- Roxanne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQIGjlCqNq0

Can't forget about the king of pop..Michael Jackson- Billy Jean

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

I'm getting a case of OCD with this thread, going to bed now! Lol

positive positive
Apr '14

I posted the wrong youtube link for cheap trick here is the correct link..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muhFxXce6nA

positive positive
Apr '14

Safety Dance, If We Want To. Men without Hats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

ZZ Top Legs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUDcTLaWJuo

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Cue the lights and sirens......

Back on the Chain Gang - Pretenders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK3uf5V0pDA

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

You start a conversation you can't even finish it.
You're talkin' a lot, but you're not sayin' anything.
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed.
Say something once, why say it again?

Psycho Killer --by-- Talking Heads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA1oFSMwRDU

yes this song was released in the 70's but I like the lyrics they go with and against a curmudgeonly poster as read above and I think the Talking Heads can be considered an 80's band


FISHBONE
Lyinassbitch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyguJEVSjzU


in honor of it being BASEBALL SEASON again!

Glory Days - The Boss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM&feature=kp

JeffersonRepub JeffersonRepub
Apr '14

Motley Crue - Live Wire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb95jqsYTm0

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

Are we doing only songs? How about other great stuff from the 80s...

Bull Durham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaLdrVWDdQU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBUS3vQtDCA

JeffersonRepub JeffersonRepub
Apr '14

Lets have a war , we can start in New Jersey

Lets Have a War --by-- Fear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_6_s_LXPi8


more Fishbone...............why not

Skankin' To the Beat/ Party At Ground Zero
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QszEuCW4QKc


Are we doing only songs? How about other great stuff from the 80s...

ok then we have to include..............

Spaceballs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etY7kbRRQ_c


I'll put up three videos from 85 that all involved a mystical cross-over from a mundane imperfect life on this earth into a world of excitement, romance, and feeling like you'll live forever.

The first one is from the Norwegian group A-ha and it features a girl who was sitting in a coffee shop reading a comic book .... and then ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

In this one, Martha Davis gets away from her unhappy life by seeing her alter ego on a billboard and taking a big, bold step into the great beyond ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgpkfq1tStY&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Do you want to be young forever? Follow this group through the glowing diamond...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1TcDHrkQYg&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Sister Christian- Nightranger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z92bmlcmyq0
Safety Dance- yes!
Cars- You Might Think
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Love this thread! So many good songs here, need to update the ipod!

hktownie hktownie
Apr '14

Great 80's movie.....An Officer and a Gentleman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Ehz_cAMGc

Calico696 Calico696
Apr '14

Who's gonna drive you home? -- The Cars

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3K1vBlFCaY

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Heartbreak Beat - The Psychedelic Furs.

ultraman
Apr '14

Africa - Toto. Only Toto could work the lyrical magic to fit too many syllables into a verse and pull it off. :)

I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner

eperot eperot
Apr '14

Van Halen - Panama (1984)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NshzYK9y0

ianimal ianimal
Apr '14

What walk down the '80s memory lane would be complete without a trip to the mosh pit? The pits at Exodus were always over the top violent... but usually respectful at the same time. If you went down in the pit, you were just as likely to get a hand up as a boot in the face.

Exodus - Bonded by Blood (1985)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjTrr7wiVeI

ianimal ianimal
Apr '14

The band Fear caused a riot on Saturday Night Live back in 1982 with this performance. NBC shut down the show several minutes early because of this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frud5RFtTi0

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Get Crazy the movie from 1983. Lee Ving sings " Hoochie Coochie Man" with audience participation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWPKeDs4P_I

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Rosanna -- Toto ... so much going on in this song, really amazing.

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

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Why am I not surprised the I-man was into mosh pits? (=

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Chopper Attack - Battleaxe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFQ1k9KGIu0


That's What Dreams Are Made Of - Tank


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhUao2Xyi0s


Singlemale- this song is for you..it pertains to another thread that you posted on. :)

Elvis Costello- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JlfiDGVB9s

positive positive
Apr '14

Did the mosh pit thing once, and only once, and that was once to much lol. I was at a Ramones concert at the time, and I'm sure they played this song:

I Wanna be Sedated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQeo3OfuEDM

justintime justintime
Apr '14

Say What You Will - Fastway


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5_oPyavUaw


QUICK TRIVIA QUIZ:

What band does the former singer of Fastway, currently front? (no looking it up!)

JeffersonRepub JeffersonRepub
Apr '14

Flogging Molly.

And NO. Do not need to look that up...


Nice!! Flogging Molly ROCKS!!

Or jigs, or reels,..... or whatever you call that ;)

JeffersonRepub JeffersonRepub
Apr '14

Invisible touch -- Genesis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW68T84RLHw

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Out of all his great songs, this is my favorite Springsteen tune, because we are the same age and I grew up just 10 miles south, down highway 9, from where he did.

I can relate to the events he's singing about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CSFSX-Qh54

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Adam Ant- Goody Two Shoes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o41A91X5pns

Boston- Amanda

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4FbRl1Lms4

Journey- Open Arms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5pUOVC50Y8

positive positive
Apr '14

Say you will -- Foreigner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QheXGDT2bHs

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Movies... hard to pick one, so here are my favorites by genre.

"Coming of Age" movies

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
The Last American Virgin
The Goonies
Sixteen Candles
The Breakfast Club
Stand By Me

Sci-F/Horror Movies

Blade Runner
E.T.
Poltergeist
Gremlins
Nightmare on Elm Street
The Terminator
The Empire Strikes Back

Action/War Movies

Platoon
Full Metal Jacket
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Die Hard

ianimal ianimal
Apr '14

Ferris Bueller's words of wisdom for the ages...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52UxIgsC_0g

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

My favorite Ferris Bueller scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaIjYvIayj0

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

another vote for XTC

Generals and Majors --by-- XTC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecBzixClly0


The Soft Boys
Leppo & the Jooves --by-- The Soft Boys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4SJTkkohMw

I Got the Hots --by-- The Soft Boys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ECvZ64R-w


When The Moon Is Full - Teeze


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9GT7AR6A-s


There were two songs not allowed in my parents house, one by 2 Live Crew and one by Sir Mix A lot. If you know who they are, I'm sure you know the songs. Sitting at my desk hysterical laughing because I can remember driving around in a friends car and all of us singing them at the top of our lungs. Good Times!!

JrzyGirl88 JrzyGirl88
Apr '14

I am going home and taking out my guitar after work. I do so many of the songs listed and have not had time to play. Thanks for the thread and the memories. What great songs.

Love to Sing Love to Sing
Apr '14

A funny spoof on 80s pop music ...

Just a Gigolo -- David Lee Roth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN-4lX0QyZc

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

60s icon Dusty Springfield was in this overproduced video which is so 80s

What Have I Done to Deserve This -- The Pet Shop Boys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn9E5i7l-Eg

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

The Cure- Just Like Heaven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS_ux2H473I

Kajagoogoo- Too Shy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWbMJOIkUk&list=RDnKWbMJOIkUk

Peter Gabriel- In Your Eyes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3kFPBtc9BE

positive positive
Apr '14

Thompson Twins- Hold Me Now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9694K85Xc8

Billy Squire- Lonely Is The Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlu3A3BBgE

Eddie Money- Shakin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q9Y_jb1pcU

positive positive
Apr '14

Social Distortion - Anti Fashion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHXEw9zU_Cs

Los Lobos -- Don't Worry Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tao8rbrnfbc


Just a Gigolo -- Does anyone actually like this song?

Kajagoogoo- Too Shy -- Nice song with a very memorable bass track

Blade Runner -- A massively awesome movie


Lay your hands on me -- The Thompson Twins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYBHPYKeU1c

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

I think I'm the biggest U2 fan there is... Right from Boy..but Achtung Baby is undeniably the best album and that didn't come out until '91... I've Stalked them, travelled all over to be at every single east coast show front row, on the floor, center stage you name it! One of the original fan club members when they used to send out oversized paper magazines to keep us fans in the loop way before the internet was even a concept!! Lol

However if you are going to do the 80's
You have to mention....

The Buggles " video killed the radio star" ( 1st video to air on MTV back when MTV showed videos)
George Michael " I want your sex"
Toni Basil " oh Mickey!"
Tracy chapman " fast cars" ( that whole album was fab!)
Dire Straits "( money for nothing"
The Smiths
Morrissey
Stacey Q " two of hearts"
Huey Lewis& the News " I want a new drug"

Oh I could go on and on

H-town Mama H-town Mama
Apr '14

The best music was in the 80's!

nj2fl05 nj2fl05
Apr '14

Not sure about the best, but most of the worst music ever made (before today-we are approaching uncharted waters in that respect) came out of the '80s.

Video killed the radio star. Napster killed rock and roll.

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Apr '14

The 80's is the decade of videos and MTV becoming a big deal.

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

The 80s were the decade of Gorby and Glasnost, which led the Pet Shop Boys to do this video, which is only notable for the historical context.

In hockey it was "do you believe in miracles?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NZ04BG7TfA&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Night of the Demon - Demon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY57GGvON50


Huey Lewis and the News!

Nancy G
Apr '14

Circle in the sand -- Belinda Carlisle

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1vd2r_belinda-carlisle-circle-in-the-sand_music

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Genesis Land of Confusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XjAAmGoGq8

(continuing the Gorby connection with Reagan)

justintime justintime
Apr '14

It's a mistake -- Men at Work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TACsTyUC5_U&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Manic Monday -- The Bangles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbHxwFxdXXc&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Aces of Spades - Motörhead


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iwC2QljLn4


Baby I love your way -- Will to Power

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blcpPDGCWUo&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Power of the Night - Savatage


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irxOje3UWWY


Shattered dreams -- Johnny Hates Jazz

I think this video is creative, very good (a lot of them are like, huh? What was that?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctwqa3QCwMw&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Here comes the rain again -- The Eurythmics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC9OhK2Ovw0

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

I forgot about them...love the Eurythmics!

positive positive
Apr '14

Stepping out -- Joe Jackson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dopneKcyNXU&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Come Dancing -- The Kinks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs2kFrGluKs&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

The Phillies winning the World Series!!!!!!!!!!!

Sweet Pea Sweet Pea
Apr '14

It's out-ta he-e-e-e-ere, home run, Michael Jack Schmidt!

Something else about the 80s that was great,

Yankees NOT winning a World Series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pGux84frDk

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Since we got on baseball --- The 1983 Orioles

Orioles Magic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n5laVhlwKU

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

She's a Beauty - The Tubes

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ_k_VG6Syc&feature=kp

Catchy :)

Antimony Antimony
Apr '14

Death Penalty - Witchfinder General


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2ZUTN8SgFo


I just finished reading the thread in its entirety- LOVED Voices Carry and the Glass Tiger tune too. What about One Night in Bangkok? So classic 80's :)

Antimony Antimony
Apr '14

Shooting Star featuring Gary West on vocals and Van McClain on guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvf8aksLels

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Shooting Star, Last Chance. Another great one from this band. http://youtu.be/-vVZz35GF3Y

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

The Kinks , State Of Confusion, all time classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l44VVr4azI

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

GC likes Motorhead? Really, well here is a better quality clip. Enjoy GC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBIa0o36pPo

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Motörhead yes, name changing no.


Angel Witch - Angel Witch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXZc9-mtFDk


What's Angel Witch without a little Diamond Head chaser?

Diamond Head - Am I Evil?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TVid_fLzN5g

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Apr '14

One more for GC. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD6gKjtpkFM

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Aw, just for me schnookums??


One of the wild cards, just outside of the Big 4... Overkill and Exodus would be in this group as well.

"Join the insanity or die as you fall... In-to-the-pit"

Testament - into the Pit

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ePEFBxDGRw8

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Apr '14

Vastly underrated... King Diamond got a lot more notoriety as a solo artist; but he never put out anything as good as this:

Mercyful Fate - Into the Coven

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LyRao18lxX4

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Apr '14

Mercyful Fate Melissa was the best IMHO. Fate was better than anything King Diamond did solo:

Does not get much better than this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWqBm28ZKeE&feature=kp

Another on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M62zt0CZid4&feature=kp

Reunion with Metallica in 2011:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvVmPmM3M3w


99.999% of the bands today could not put together such quality Metal songs as Fate, they are better than Metallica if that is saying anything :)


To me Mercyfate's best is actually the Melissa (ie Denner) version of Curse of the Pharoahs - the duel (sic) guitar part and the bridge will knock you down every time. The first two recordings of it however were pretty darn dry, one of which is on the "In the Beginning" from the Burning the Crosses demo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld3PWrd8sbE


This band was a trailblazer in the early days before NWOBHM ultimately evolved into the American thrash metal scene... They formed in 1980, but it was quite a few years later before they got their first record deal.

Metal Church - Metal Church

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6fLN0Nypji8

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Apr '14

Before Pete Steele went goth with Type O Negative, he was a post apocalyptic caveman in a band called Carnivore...

Carnivore - Thermonuclear Warrior

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WorK2PcRZ0s

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Apr '14

Maneater -- Hall and Oates

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRYFKcMa_Ek&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Valley Girl -- Moon Zappa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb21lsCQ3EM

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Too Hot To Stop - The Rods


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mB40AXQwEE


(Metal from Dio's cousin)


The Voice -- The Moody Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YS5KxP-3zc

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Todd Rundgren & Utopia did a Beatles like album in 1980. Deface The Music.Here is " I Just Want To Touch You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXAcoLjBhrg

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Todd Rundgren & Utopia " Theres A Hammer In My Heart" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm4G0fxyN4A

HtownForum HtownForum
Apr '14

Heard this one on the radio this morning.


Kim Wilde - Kids in America

http://youtu.be/BzdHxqwTO-4

JrzyGirl88 JrzyGirl88
Apr '14

Rock me, Amadeus -- Falco

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVikZ8Oe_XA&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Come on Eileen -- Dexy's Midnight Runners

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc-P8oDuS0Q

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

Go your own way -- Fleetwood Mac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ul-cZyuYq4&feature=kp

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Apr '14

possibly the greatest song ever!!!! hahaha

Just a Friend --by-- Biz Markie
http://vimeo.com/31661360

a Jersey dude


"Oooh baby YOOOUUUUUUU....."

Haha....Thanks CBGB, I needed that laugh this morning.


Do They Know It's Christmas -- Band Aid 1984

This was the new Christmas song that was getting all kinds of air play on this date 30 years ago (I feel like Rich Appel doing this) ... contributions from all the big name British artists of the era.

NORWESCAP on a global scale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQzJAKxTrE

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

The Power of Gold -- Dan Fogelberg and Tim Weisberg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bxiI47Q12s

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Has this 80s music thread managed to get all this way without Billie Jean and Thriller being mentioned?!

Rebecka Rebecka
Dec '14

They've been mentioned now. As for me, I like to bring in songs I haven't heard on the radio for a long time, the forgotten under-rated songs that it takes an industrious DJ like Rich Appel to dust off and play.

Seven Year Ache -- Roseann Cash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrUs_FWqj9s

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Smokey Mountain Rain -- Ronnie Milsap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwcKde9PiQk

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Christmas Wrapping -- The Waitresses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARq6uYSsUq0

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Worlds Apart --by-- Cactus World News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuKYaX5jHEg

Worlds apart
Worlds apart
Closer than I’ve ever been to you
Worlds apart
Closer than I’ve ever been to you


The Skids

Working For the Yankee Dollar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QE4E41-hk0

Sweet Suburbia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McrULS3nRaY


Can we get back to REAL 80's music? ;-)


"Women In Uniform" - Iron Maiden from the EP


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xrZPFW0zco


Choosey Susie --by-- The Stranglers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAzJHljLgyo

somehow I don't think this is what you meant GC
but I like it


Watching the wheels -- John Lennon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da69-pu_pqc

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth -- David Bowie and Bing Crosby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXjbI3kRus

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Wasted on the way -- Crosby, Stills, and Nash

"OH, when you were young, did you question all the answers...
did you envy all the dancers,
who had all the nerve?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW0GPCvppr4

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Some of my favs:

One Night in Bangkok - Chess

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnqj31VPNoE

Do You Want to Hold Me? - Bow Wow Wow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDXi4yqVd9g

What Do All the People Know - The Monroes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRI_02EOsyI

Stay - Oingo Boingo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwRnW89EsxI

Someone to Dance With - Michael Penn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC2Zm13AvIo

seeshark seeshark
Dec '14

A few more ...

The Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ePSJ44Fiw

Hold on Tight - ELO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKQsv1Q3ZNY

Something About You - Level 42

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-zP66eSLto

Mama - Genesis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1LOWEufAH0

seeshark seeshark
Dec '14

Blues from the 80's
Red Headed Woman --by-- Hollywood Fats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq6qWgAG2us


Allentown (now the home of the Pigs and the Phantoms) -- Billy Joel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHnJp0oyOxs

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Lady, Lady, Lady -- Joe Esposito

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1HnkNVy2rM

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Cheers, where everybody knows your name,

and they're always glad you came ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7U3lo80YrQ

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Dec '14

Tomorrow's Just Another Day --by-- Madness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSlHSq3cFAg

I hear them saying
Tomorrow's just another day
I hear them saying
And it gets better every day


Love theme from St. Elmo's Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXSmXthmkvo

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Jan '15

The club at the end of the street -- Elton John

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgYVoBjHFuk

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Jan '15

Chariots of Fire -- Vangelis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYJzcUvS_NU

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Jan '15

a very cool version of So Lonely and a cute video too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXFAfUHIR6I


Re: Favorites from the 80s

In honor of recent threads....

https://youtu.be/rY0WxgSXdEE


HAHAHA!! that ended up not being the happiest thread girl ......

Here is a song about healthy foods...........or healthy something anywee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AGir-Oxs2s

orange, cherry, corn ,plum, plum


Madonna is the BOMB!!!

but this is just a chill reggae cover of Crazy For You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUJPgylM_TY


Thanks CBGB, that was perfect for getting me in a chill mood tonight! <3


Three MTV one hit wonders .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uejh-bHa4To

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9un119lq4c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Ox-lGm-wA

Zombo Zombo
May '17

Re: Favorites from the 80s

SxDx on tour this summer... Stroudsburg, Philly and Sayreville. I'll probably hit the Sayreville show just because Saturday is most convenient...

iPhone-imal iPhone-imal
Jun '17

Early 60s "bubble gum" taken to the next level by Madonna -- True Blue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P51LunEV3Sk

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Jun '17

Androgynous --by-- The Replacements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8J9WssSj7Q

Now, something meets Boy, and something meets Girl


Re: Favorites from the 80s

What else on Solar Eclipse Day? :)

Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxhH8N3Bo


**This version is dedicated to MY bright eyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbM_hu5NCCo


Re: Favorites from the 80s

REO Speedwagon or is it ReggaEO Speedwagon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJqdhHtm9ig


Father Figure- George Michael


Father Figure (song) - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Figure_(song)

JJ Moore JJ Moore
Aug '17

Killer version of Silver Bells by Jacob Miller
all 9 minutes of it !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGUUf_qn2Q


white wedding-

Joni Moore Joni Moore
Dec '17

Pour Some Sugar On Me, I Love Rock n Roll, Centerfold, Another Brick In The Wall, Jump, Money For Nothing, Tom Sawyer, Jealous Lover (Rainbow) too name a few.

dan l dan l
Dec '17

I haven't listened to this song in a long time, I was watching a bunch of 70s and 80s concert clips and this one had be bouncing around

Helicopter --by-- XTC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y125g_FEIuA


Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU


trio - da da da
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYcviXK4rg


I do like cover songs that aren't mere copies of the original

Gimme Shelter --by-- The Sisters Of Mercy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOl-diNxEys




***bonus track***
All Along the Watchtower --by-- XTC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg-owyNNNqg

***double bonus track***
We Got To Get Out Of This Place --by-- Fear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSeVY_bPnaE


Yello - oh yeah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jJkdRaa04g&list=PLIxCRfgl7ILwjLk1BRqEfWXBBLRnjlKFj&index=1


From 1980 Yes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL68VE-Qi7Y


Life Is Life --by-- Laibach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB9lObWclFQ





***bonus cover track***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7muCRio2nQ


The Cure - The lovecats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDc3vlDB6hc


The Outfield: Your Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N1iwQxiHrs

Daniel Larusso is gonna fight

D's 4
Feb '18

Red Hot Chili Peppers circa 1984
True Men Don't Kill Coyotes -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvR86EwYNGU




***bonus track***
Red Hot Chili Peppers cover Hank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgSGOsm-_8o


Phil Collins

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d2FtsADVInk


You can do magic by America --- They used to play this at Memorial Stadium following Orioles wins:-D in 1982 and 83 that was often.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ONp-GC7vM

Andy Loigu Andy Loigu
Mar '19

Back to the top ! Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran

htownguy htownguy
Mar '19

Re: Favorites from the 80s

Originally an 80's song, but I love this cover.....


Happy 3/11 day!

Love Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egX9ZDaIrkU


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