Whats your favorite eightys song ?
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run to the hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ToNJHgp-w&feature=PlayList&p=5EE142513FC4CD39&index=16
well, not fav fav, i have way to many to list
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ToNJHgp-w&feature=PlayList&p=5EE142513FC4CD39&index=16
well, not fav fav, i have way to many to list
10) Def Leppard: 'Pour Some Sugar on Me'
Producer Mutt Lange wanted a song that would make the band more accessible to mainstream audiences. Joe Elliott was messing around with a riff when Lange told him to take it further. Elliott later commented that it was the most important song the band did, because it was about sex.
9) Cyndi Lauper: 'Time After Time'
Many of the lyrics refer to things that were going on in the studio while Lauper and Rob Hymen wrote the song. The line "the second hand unwinds" refers to music producer Rick Chertoff's watch winding backwards.
8) Bon Jovi: 'Livin' on a Prayer'
The band was not satisfied with the original recording of the song. However, guitarist Richie Sambora convinced Bon Jovi that the song was great. They reworked it, and it spent four weeks on the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The original track recording can be found as a hidden track on the album '100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong.'
7) Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: 'If you Leave'
The song was recorded for the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink and gained notoriety in the U.S. reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, in the band's native England the song had minimal success reaching only No. 48.
6) The Police: 'Every Breath you Take'
Despite the possessive lyrics and overall negative tone singer Sting wrote the song in, many perceive it to be a positive love anthem. Sting insists that the song is about control and dominance. He was going through a divorce at the time and continues to tell fans that it is not a love song, but a song about stalking.
5) Prince & the Revolution: 'When Doves Cry'
The director of 'Purple Rain' told Prince to write a song to fit a certain scene of the movie dealing with both parental stress and a love affair. The next morning Prince had two songs written, one of them was 'When Doves Cry.'
4) Michael Jackson: 'Thriller'
Released as a single in 1984 , this is one of Jackson's signature pieces. For more of Michael Jackson's hits, check out the 10 Best Michael Jackson Songs.
3) A-Ha: 'Take on Me'
Lead singer Morten Harket demonstrates the use of his gifted vocals tremendously in 'Take on Me' by hitting notes within a range of 2 and 1/2 octaves, just in the chorus!
2) Simple Minds: 'Don't You (Forget about Me)'
Billy Idol was approached by the authors of the song to record it for the cult classic movie The Breakfast Club. Idol refused, but in 2001 he recorded his own version for his 2001 Greatest Hits album.
1) Journey: 'Don't Stop Believin''
This '80s favorite has an interesting song structure with the chorus playing only once at the end. The song regained popularity in 2007 after being featured in the finale for the HBO drama 'The Sopranos.' Since then it has been featured in the 'Rock Band' video games, the musical Rock of Ages and Fox sitcom 'Glee.' This quintessential rock song of the '80s just won't stop.
Producer Mutt Lange wanted a song that would make the band more accessible to mainstream audiences. Joe Elliott was messing around with a riff when Lange told him to take it further. Elliott later commented that it was the most important song the band did, because it was about sex.
9) Cyndi Lauper: 'Time After Time'
Many of the lyrics refer to things that were going on in the studio while Lauper and Rob Hymen wrote the song. The line "the second hand unwinds" refers to music producer Rick Chertoff's watch winding backwards.
8) Bon Jovi: 'Livin' on a Prayer'
The band was not satisfied with the original recording of the song. However, guitarist Richie Sambora convinced Bon Jovi that the song was great. They reworked it, and it spent four weeks on the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The original track recording can be found as a hidden track on the album '100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong.'
7) Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: 'If you Leave'
The song was recorded for the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink and gained notoriety in the U.S. reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, in the band's native England the song had minimal success reaching only No. 48.
6) The Police: 'Every Breath you Take'
Despite the possessive lyrics and overall negative tone singer Sting wrote the song in, many perceive it to be a positive love anthem. Sting insists that the song is about control and dominance. He was going through a divorce at the time and continues to tell fans that it is not a love song, but a song about stalking.
5) Prince & the Revolution: 'When Doves Cry'
The director of 'Purple Rain' told Prince to write a song to fit a certain scene of the movie dealing with both parental stress and a love affair. The next morning Prince had two songs written, one of them was 'When Doves Cry.'
4) Michael Jackson: 'Thriller'
Released as a single in 1984 , this is one of Jackson's signature pieces. For more of Michael Jackson's hits, check out the 10 Best Michael Jackson Songs.
3) A-Ha: 'Take on Me'
Lead singer Morten Harket demonstrates the use of his gifted vocals tremendously in 'Take on Me' by hitting notes within a range of 2 and 1/2 octaves, just in the chorus!
2) Simple Minds: 'Don't You (Forget about Me)'
Billy Idol was approached by the authors of the song to record it for the cult classic movie The Breakfast Club. Idol refused, but in 2001 he recorded his own version for his 2001 Greatest Hits album.
1) Journey: 'Don't Stop Believin''
This '80s favorite has an interesting song structure with the chorus playing only once at the end. The song regained popularity in 2007 after being featured in the finale for the HBO drama 'The Sopranos.' Since then it has been featured in the 'Rock Band' video games, the musical Rock of Ages and Fox sitcom 'Glee.' This quintessential rock song of the '80s just won't stop.
Oh, no Sir!
Mr. Osterberg and Mr. Jones wrote 'China Girl' in 1977 and it made its first appearance on Iggy Pop's album: 'The Idiot'.
It then regained new popularity in 1983 when it appeared on Bowie's classic 'Let's Dance' album. Although I'm quite fond of the song, I've always thought of it as a 70's song.
Tears for fears
Everybody wants to rule the world
Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while sleep
We will find you
Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on mother nature
Everybody wants to rule the world
It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help make the most
Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
There's a room where the light won't find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do I'll be right behind you
So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world
I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that you'll never never never need it
One headline why believe it ?
Everybody wants to rule the world
All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
tears for fears -shout
u2-one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOA4ixV-3jU
Crowded house
There is freedom within, there is freedom withoutTry to catch the deluge in a paper cupThere's a battle ahead, many battles are lostBut you'll never see the end of the roadWhile you're travelling with meHey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usWe know they won't winNow I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roofMy possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proofIn the paper today tales of war and of wasteBut you turn right over to the T.V. pageHey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usWe know they won't winNow I'm walking again to the beat of a drumAnd I'm counting the steps to the door of your heartOnly the shadows ahead barely clearing the roofGet to know the feeling of liberation and reliefHey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usDon't ever let them win
Everybody wants to rule the world
Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while sleep
We will find you
Acting on your best behaviour
Turn your back on mother nature
Everybody wants to rule the world
It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help make the most
Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
There's a room where the light won't find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do I'll be right behind you
So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world
I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that you'll never never never need it
One headline why believe it ?
Everybody wants to rule the world
All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world
tears for fears -shout
u2-one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOA4ixV-3jU
Crowded house
There is freedom within, there is freedom withoutTry to catch the deluge in a paper cupThere's a battle ahead, many battles are lostBut you'll never see the end of the roadWhile you're travelling with meHey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usWe know they won't winNow I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roofMy possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proofIn the paper today tales of war and of wasteBut you turn right over to the T.V. pageHey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usWe know they won't winNow I'm walking again to the beat of a drumAnd I'm counting the steps to the door of your heartOnly the shadows ahead barely clearing the roofGet to know the feeling of liberation and reliefHey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usDon't ever let them win
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Tragicaly Hip p
Wheat Kings
Sundown in the Paris of the prairies
Wheat Kings have all their treasures barrie d
All you hear are the rust y breezes
Hanging around the weather vane Jesus
In a zippo lighter you see the killer's face
Maybe it's someone standing in the killers place
Twenty Years for nothing well that nothing new
Besides no one is interested in what you didn't do
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Lets just see what the morning brings
There's a dream he dreams where the high school is dead and star k
It's a museum and we're al locked up and after dark up in it and after dark
Where the walls are lined all yellow gray and sinister
Hung with pictures of our parents prime ministers
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Lets just see what the tomorrow brings
Late breaking story on the CBC,
A nation whispers "we always know he'd go free"
They add "you can't be fond of living in the past,
Cause if you are then there is no way you are going to last"
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Lets just see what the morning brings
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Thats what the morning brings
Wheat Kings
Sundown in the Paris of the prairies
Wheat Kings have all their treasures barrie d
All you hear are the rust y breezes
Hanging around the weather vane Jesus
In a zippo lighter you see the killer's face
Maybe it's someone standing in the killers place
Twenty Years for nothing well that nothing new
Besides no one is interested in what you didn't do
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Lets just see what the morning brings
There's a dream he dreams where the high school is dead and star k
It's a museum and we're al locked up and after dark up in it and after dark
Where the walls are lined all yellow gray and sinister
Hung with pictures of our parents prime ministers
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Lets just see what the tomorrow brings
Late breaking story on the CBC,
A nation whispers "we always know he'd go free"
They add "you can't be fond of living in the past,
Cause if you are then there is no way you are going to last"
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Lets just see what the morning brings
Wheat Kings and pretty things,
Thats what the morning brings
Too many to name.
The 80's was the last decade of really unique and great music. Rock music died in the mid 90's - supplanted by pop and rap and boy bands.
A few that come to mind:
Simple Minds - Waterfront or Don't You (forget about me)
Stone Roses - This is the one,
U2 - Pride in Name of Love, New Years Day, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Bad (you name it)
Alphaville - Forever Young
Joy Division - Love will Tear us apart, Digital
Clash - London Calling
The Cure - Pictures of You
Depeche Mode - Strange Love
Jane's Addiction - Jane Says
Peter Gabriel - Red Rain
R.E.M. - I am Superman, The One I love (you name it)
Echo and the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon
Violent Femmes - Add it up (A theme song around this board)
The 80's was the last decade of really unique and great music. Rock music died in the mid 90's - supplanted by pop and rap and boy bands.
A few that come to mind:
Simple Minds - Waterfront or Don't You (forget about me)
Stone Roses - This is the one,
U2 - Pride in Name of Love, New Years Day, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Bad (you name it)
Alphaville - Forever Young
Joy Division - Love will Tear us apart, Digital
Clash - London Calling
The Cure - Pictures of You
Depeche Mode - Strange Love
Jane's Addiction - Jane Says
Peter Gabriel - Red Rain
R.E.M. - I am Superman, The One I love (you name it)
Echo and the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon
Violent Femmes - Add it up (A theme song around this board)
Depeche Mode – Just Can't Get Enough
The Cure - Just Like Heaven
The Smiths - bigmouth strikes again
Way to much to list!!
The Cure - Just Like Heaven
The Smiths - bigmouth strikes again
Way to much to list!!
Smiths - "That Charming Man"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po3pNeihQA8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJgN8Gv9QlE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po3pNeihQA8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJgN8Gv9QlE&feature=related
