Author Topic: Great 80's tunes (Read 15170 times)

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #40 on:** April 4, 2008, 07:50:59 pm »

Rock the Casbah - The Clash
True Faith - New Order
Love will tear us apart - Joy Divison
A new South Wales, Sixty Eight Guns, & Rain in the Summertime - The Alarm

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #41 on:** April 4, 2008, 07:52:21 pm »

Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
Big Country - Big Country
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2
Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
Situation - Yazoo
Girlfriend Is Better - Talking Heads

BCCC · « **Reply #42 on:** April 4, 2008, 07:58:52 pm »

Don't know where to start with this, too many to list.

And why is it that songs you thought were naff 20 odd years ago sound good now?

only6times · « **Reply #43 on:** April 4, 2008, 08:06:13 pm »

Broken land- the adventures
imagination- belious somme
heartland - the the
cuddly toy- roachford
pull up to my bumper- grace jones
living on the ceiling-blanmange
rip it up and start again- orange juice
what I am- edie brickell
spy in the house of love- was (not was)
duel-propaganda

BCCC · « **Reply #44 on:** April 4, 2008, 08:13:54 pm »

Quote from: only5times on April 4, 2008, 08:06:13 pm

living on the ceiling-blanmange

Just been listening to that!

rednile · « **Reply #45 on:** April 4, 2008, 08:14:04 pm »

Golden Brown
http://youtube.com/watch?v=59-3i7EvBu8

Town Called Malice
http://youtube.com/watch?v=r3fDXsPE0Sc

Baggy Trousers
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XJOLwy7un3U

I Want Candy
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KNHcaIJETZo

Too Much Too Young ( think its 79 nearly )
http://youtube.com/watch?v=90ivvM7VH7U

Ant Music
http://youtube.com/watch?v=c-FuNYY9Mjw

Victor · « **Reply #46 on:** April 4, 2008, 10:40:18 pm »

just remembered The Blue Nile "A Walk Across The Rooftop" .. .stunning song and album ...always associate it with The The album "Soul Mining" which I bought the same day and feature the wonderful "Uncertain Smile" classic 80s right there

has anyone mentioned the Smiths yet ?

Regi · « **Reply #47 on:** April 4, 2008, 10:42:06 pm »

Quote from: Terry_Tibbs on April 4, 2008, 07:50:59 pm

True Faith - New Order

Fantastic tune.
Every Saturday night before going out, that gets a blast.
Still gets the hairs on the back of the neck standing.

It's a Sin by the Pet Shop Boys is class as well

John C · « **Reply #48 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:00:06 pm »

Quote from: The Fletcher Memorial on April 4, 2008, 06:59:59 pm

Ok this has just took me fucking ages and given me a headache because I can't think of a few

Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band

It's impossible to do in a day, some good songs there mate but that's the best of the list which may even be unnoticed by many on here.

John C · « **Reply #49 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:04:37 pm »

Far too many

Leaving me Now - Level 42
Something about you - Level 42
Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins
Duel - Propaganda
Teardrops - Womack & Womack

Victor · « **Reply #50 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:08:47 pm »

Quote from: ConnieLFC on April 4, 2008, 07:52:21 pm

=Girlfriend Is Better - Talking Heads

got the DVD of stop making sense free with one of the sunday papers recently and watched some of it on wednesday while waiting on the missus getting ready to go out ... you tend to forget just how hugely influential Talking Heads are "Once In A Lifetime" is another little belter... so is "And She Was" or how about "Burning Down The House" ?

John C · « **Reply #51 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:10:27 pm »

Quote from: Victor on April 4, 2008, 10:40:18 pm

just remembered The Blue Nile "A Walk Across The Rooftop" .. .stunning song and album ...always associate it with The The album "Soul Mining" which I bought the same day and feature the wonderful "Uncertain Smile" classic 80s right there

has anyone mentioned the Smiths yet ?

Fuck the Smiths Mate, Very rare you hear anyone talk about the Blue Nile. I finally replaced my vinyl version a few years ago and its was nearly £17. Its about £3 on Amazon now. You've got to be really into them, most people say its droney.
Great shout there.
p.s. you in to David Sylvian as well?

Victor · « **Reply #52 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:27:38 pm »

Quote from: John C on April 4, 2008, 11:10:27 pm

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p.s. you in to David Sylvian as well?

Oooooh Yessss

his recent albums require dedication but those solo albums from the 80s and 90s and Japans last couple are the stuff of genius ... "Secrets of the Beehive" is an all time classic .... the Rain Tree Crow album is under rated stuff as well

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #53 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:30:51 pm »

Just so it's not all New Wave-ish:

Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones
Jump - Van Halen
Refugee - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Stray Cat Strut - The Stray Cats
I Love Rock N' Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Legs - ZZ Top
Money For Nothing - Dire Straits

kavah · « **Reply #54 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:33:37 pm »

anyone go in the back room in the big house 1983 ? ( before Bunters

)

Herbie Rocks it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7dAxvj2mlU

The Fletcher Memorial · « **Reply #55 on:** April 4, 2008, 11:38:38 pm »

Quote from: ConnieLFC on April 4, 2008, 11:30:51 pm

Just so it's not all New Wave-ish:

Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Oh I say, I think I like you

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #56 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:00:12 am »

Quote from: The Fletcher Memorial on April 4, 2008, 11:38:38 pm

Oh I say, I think I like you

Well, I have to admit I've been admiring your avatar for a while!

John C · « **Reply #57 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:16:44 am »

Quote from: Victor on April 4, 2008, 11:27:38 pm

Oooooh Yessss his recent albums require dedication but those solo albums from the 80s and 90s and Japans last couple are the stuff of genius ... "Secrets of the Beehive" is an all time classic .... the Rain Tree Crow album is under rated stuff as well

Stuff with Robert Fripp (hard work), but Brilliant Trees, Dead Bees on a Cake -

Secrets from a Beehive is unmissable though. Gonna let you down here a bit mate - big Toni Braxton fan now

Sorry

Victor · « **Reply #58 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:27:55 am »

Quote from: John C on April 5, 2008, 12:16:44 am

Stuff with Robert Fripp (hard work), but Brilliant Trees, Dead Bees on a Cake - Secrets from a Beehive is unmissable though. Gonna let you down here a bit mate - big Toni Braxton fan now Sorry

if you reckon the Fripp stuff is hard work you should hear "Blemish"

Sylvian plays everything on it .... it's ..... unusual

Toni who

?

just took my own advice and dug out "A Walk Across the Rooftops" "Tinseltown in the Rain" is a bit of a gem as well... as is "Easter Parade" ... like you say .. you don't hear a lot of people talk about them .. they seem to be a well kept secret now

how about Talk Talk and "Spirit of Eden" ? ever heard it ? Blue Nile is putting me in the mood for it

oh ... and another great 80s tune ... The Associates "Party Fears Two"

Rob Jones Maybe? · « **Reply #59 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:31:36 am »

Quote from: Emo Phillips on April 4, 2008, 05:48:37 pm

The Church - "Under the Milky Way"; unlike the US, not a hit here in the UK but got played on Trigger Happy and was in Donnie Darko.

What a song, I adore that song. Did The Church do much else of note?

So much brilliant music.

The Back of Love by Echo & The Bunnymen
Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds
Johnny Hit and Run Paulene by X
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic by The Police
Kiss Off by Violent Femmes
Magic Number by De La Soul
Don't Let's Start by They Might Be Giants
Out of Step by Minor Threat
Secret 77 by Bad Brains (Admit it, they were better at hardcore than reggae)
Lockdown by Fugazi
Lorelei by Cocteau Twins
Rio by Duran Duran
Catapult by REM
Colony by Joy Division
Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses
Ashes to Ashes by David Bowie
I Am The Resurrection by The Stone Roses
Frankly Mr Shankly by The Smiths
Just Like Heaven by The Cure

All of Psychocandy by Jesus and Mary Chain and all of Isn't Anything by My Bloody Valentine. Can't bear to seperate them.

I'm hoping the year tags on my iPod are all correct, can't spot any obvious errors. What a collection of music, I am currently chasing up all suggestions from this thread.

Harry_Wong · « **Reply #60 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:35:13 am »

Quote from: Alan_F on April 4, 2008, 11:59:49 am

Teardrop Explodes - "Reward"

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=6115106261280009705&q=The+Riddle+Nick+Kershaw&total=16&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

classic eighties tune

Quote from: Alan_F on April 4, 2008, 04:08:49 pm

She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=6115106261280009705&q=The+Riddle+Nick+Kershaw&total=16&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

Stop tricking people into listening to Nick Kershaw!

Teardrop Explodes - "Reward"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU3XjOwwfJE

She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pieI3ctfMfM

Derek Jarman - The Smiths (The Queen is Dead, There is a Light that Never Goes Out, Panic)
http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/4iiqyksmOjI/

New Order: Everything's Gone Green
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AXqAByhUXE

Boys boys boys - Sabrina Salerno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_-dAP4Unk

John C · « **Reply #61 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:42:26 am »

Quote from: Victor on April 5, 2008, 12:27:55 am

if you reckon the Fripp stuff is hard work you should hear "Blemish" Sylvian plays everything on it .... it's ..... unusual

Toni who ?

just took my own advice and dug out "A Walk Across the Rooftops" "Tinseltown in the Rain" is a bit of a gem as well... as is "Easter Parade" ... like you say .. you don't hear a lot of people talk about them .. they seem to be a well kept secret now

how about Talk Talk and "Spirit of Eden" ? ever heard it ? Blue Nile is putting me in the mood for it

oh ... and another great 80s tune ... The Associates "Party Fears Two"

Preferred Its my Life.
Tinseltown (about Hollywood of course) was the big song from an unknown album, but they were all great. Unusually so, Gary Davies, big headed ugly c*nt on radio 1, would play Tinsletown on his show once a week over a couple of months. Really out of sorts with the show and not the done thing on Radio 1 then but he obviously appreciated them.
PS Hats was so, so, so disappointing

John C · « **Reply #62 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:47:57 am »

Quote from: Rob Jones Maybe? on April 5, 2008, 12:31:36 am

The Back of Love by Echo & The Bunnymen

As you say, so much. Songs and Learn to Sing.......and to cream to if you listen intensely to the music. WHAT an album.

nellylfc72 · « **Reply #63 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:49:34 am »

anyone hear got The Business soundtrack? some class on there, Loose Ends "hangin on a string is a personal fave...

Harry_Wong · « **Reply #64 on:** April 5, 2008, 01:10:16 am »

It's great production.

Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mEJBzfuhnk

Chaka Khan - Aint Nobody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_IMG7VGYNk

Chaka Khan　 - I Feel For You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-Ht1QI0aM0

John C · « **Reply #65 on:** April 5, 2008, 01:33:59 am »

Hue & Cry - Remote. Forget "labour of love", single from Seduced and Abandoned, that album and single didn't do justice to the fabulous duo. Get on this entire album !
Pat Kane's voice is superb.

iancr7 · « **Reply #66 on:** April 5, 2008, 02:26:24 am »

God theres some cracking songs on here bringing back so many memories. I shall be adding a lot of them to my I-Pod.
I would add
Fiction Factory 'feels like heaven'
The Stranglers 'skin deep'
Lotus Eaters 'first picture of you'
Altered Images 'i could be happy'
The Blow Monkeys 'digging your scene'
Haircut 100 'favourite shirts'
A Flock Of Seagulls 'wishing'

Shanklys Love Child · « **Reply #67 on:** April 5, 2008, 02:43:26 am »

Some favourites from 1980

Associates - Transport to Central
Echo & The Bunnymen - Rescue
David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes
Adam and the Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier
Elvis Costello - Riot Act
Joan Armatrading - All The Way From America
Kate Bush - Babooshka
Teardrop Explodes - Reward

I will be back...

Ken-Obi · « **Reply #68 on:** April 5, 2008, 05:26:28 am »

Love Shack - The B52s
Night To Remember - Shalamar
Celebration - Kool & The Gang

and almost everything from Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.

ashy9 · « **Reply #69 on:** April 5, 2008, 07:20:15 am »

Happy Hour - The Housemartins
Sally Cinnamon - stone roses

Alan_X · « **Reply #70 on:** April 5, 2008, 07:29:52 am »

Quote from: Harry_Wong on April 5, 2008, 12:35:13 am

Stop tricking people into listening to Nick Kershaw!

Teardrop Explodes - "Reward"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU3XjOwwfJE

She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pieI3ctfMfM
Derek Jarman - The Smiths (The Queen is Dead, There is a Light that Never Goes Out, Panic)
http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/4iiqyksmOjI/

New Order: Everything's Gone Green
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AXqAByhUXE

Boys boys boys - Sabrina Salerno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_-dAP4Unk

What happened? I thought I'd posted the proper links... strange...

ashy9 · « **Reply #71 on:** April 5, 2008, 07:53:49 am »

my lord how had i forgotten the smiths??!! There is a light that never goes out....classic!

Shanklys Love Child · « **Reply #72 on:** April 5, 2008, 07:57:55 am »

Quote from: ashy9 on April 5, 2008, 07:53:49 am

my lord how had i forgotten the smiths??!! There is a light that never goes out....classic!

Only discovered today that "William, It Was Really Nothing" was written for Billy McKenzie of the Associates. There's two great 80s bands for you.

ashy9 · « **Reply #73 on:** April 5, 2008, 08:30:13 am »

Quote from: Shanklys Love Child on April 5, 2008, 07:57:55 am

Only discovered today that "William, It Was Really Nothing" was written for Billy McKenzie of the Associates. There's two great 80s bands for you.

Smiths trivia keep that coming..love it! D'you remember oscillate wildly....great name for a record!

slimshady · « **Reply #74 on:** April 5, 2008, 09:45:36 am »

Quote from: slimshady on April 4, 2008, 12:07:14 pm

ITS A SONG ABOUT A ROAD!!!!!!

You didn't see the final ashes to ashes then?

John C · « **Reply #75 on:** April 5, 2008, 09:50:52 am »

Quote from: Alan_F on April 5, 2008, 07:29:52 am

What happened? I thought I'd posted the proper links... strange...

That gave me a chuckle last night Alan

Manila Vanilla · « **Reply #76 on:** April 5, 2008, 10:27:41 am »

The Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Relax - Frankie
What is Love? - Howard Jones
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
It's My Life - Talk Talk
Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
Faith - George Michael
Free Falling - Tom Petty

lurganboy · « **Reply #77 on:** April 5, 2008, 10:34:28 am »

Rip It Up - Orange Juice
Oblivious - Aztec Camera
White Lines - Grandmaster Flash
Birthday - Sugarcubes
Rocket - Herbie Hancock
Oh Superman - Laurie Anderson

That's just off the top - with a hangover.

Sarge · « **Reply #78 on:** April 5, 2008, 10:38:28 am »

Some great tunes mentioned including Echo & and the Bunnymen and the Cult. Top stuff.

Harry_Wong · « **Reply #79 on:** April 5, 2008, 05:01:48 pm »

Quote from: Alan_F on April 5, 2008, 07:29:52 am

What happened? I thought I'd posted the proper links... strange...

Google video search shows the videos inside a frame, but the URL in the browser stays the same. You'd need to 'Remove frame', or take the link from the Youtube 'URL' box.

Now we all know you're a closet Kershaw fan!