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Subject: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
I think everyone should give their opinions and then maybe we can narrow it down to say 10 at the most?
My votes go towards 'Don't You Want Me' by The Human League, Soft Cells version of 'Tainted Love' and 'Blue Monday by New Order.
Note: Even though the songs are great, "definitive" can also tend to draw into 'overplayed' at parties ;D
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Good topic. An 80s sound of the early years in particular had to be heavily synth-driven.
Electricity by OMD
Quiet Life by Japan
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
hmm tough call.
Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
Photograph - Def Leppoard
Dont you forget about me - Simple Minds
I cant go for that - Hall & Oats
these incluse all the hit genres of the 80s. The synthpop, hard rock, regular pop/rock, and the slow love songs.
Some alternates can sum up the 80s. They weren successful due to that they sounded like the 80s:
Praying to the beat - Re-Flex, Sit Down and shut up - Kaja, Tricks - Gary Numan.
cheers,
Frayo
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Even though these 3 songs were released in 1979, I think they pretty sum can define the 80s:
M - Pop Muzik
Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
Gary Numan - Cars
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
My picks:
"Is There Something I Should Know?" - Duran Duran
"(Keep Feeling) Fascination" - Human League
"Our House" - Madness
"Rock Of Ages" - Def Leppard
"Cum On Feel The Noise" - Quiet Riot
"We're Not Gonna Take It" - Twisted Sister
"Jump" - Van Halen
"Don't Answer Me" - Alan Parson's Project
"Sentimental Street" - Night Ranger
"Someday" - Glass Tiger
"Every Breath You Take" - The Police
"They Don't Know About Us" - Tracy Ullman
"Telephone" - Sheena Easton
"I Wonder If I Take You Home" - Lisa Lisa
"Move Out" - Nancy Martinez
"Give Me Tonight" - Shannon
"Straight Up" - Paula Abdul
Oh, shoot!!! :o Was there a limit? ? ? ;D 8)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
8)
All of the above songs are great....and I could add multiple songs to the list as well, but no "quintessential song of the 80's" list is even valid if "Melt With You" by Modern English isn't on it.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
i will definately agree with the i'll melt with you... that was at least in the top 3... i think that from the same soundtrack "million miles away" by the plimsouls has to be up there somewhere....valley girl was on this weekend...hadda watch it ;D
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
The Smith's - "How Soon Is Now?"
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
I watched Valley Girl too, love that movie!
I'd add these songs:
Psychedelic Furs- Pretty in Pink
Tears For Fears- Shout
Howard Jones- Things Can Only Get Better
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Those are some great songs from the 80's, one that I would like to add is "Da, Da, Da" I don't remember who did it but it was in that '83 flick "Private School" with Mathew Modine.
Maybe one of you folks can help me out with the band. :)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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Those are some great songs from the 80's, one that I would like to add is "Da, Da, Da" I don't remember who did it but it was in that '83 flick "Private School" with Mathew Modine.
Maybe one of you folks can help me out with the band. :)
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It's a group called Trio.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Don't you want me by The Human League is what I would call the definitive song, as it's instantly recognisable, seemingly internationally, as a quintessential 80's tune.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
"Girls On Film" - Duran Duran
"Jump" - Van Halen
"If You Leave" - OMD
"You Spin Me Round" - Dead Or Alive
"Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson
And pretty much everything else listed on this thread so far...
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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The Smith's - "How Soon Is Now?"
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I thought I wouldn't choose a Smiths song for my first 3 - as I don't want to be *too* predictable ;D
Yet, if I had to choose, 'This Charming Man' would be on me 'definitive' 80s list :)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
I would probably have to say, "867-5309/Jenny" by Tommy Tutone. I think that song had a great impact on the decade. (It deffinately made hell for the phone company ;))
Cat
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
"The Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News
"Jesse's Girl" by Rick Springfield
"Centerfold" by J. Geils Band
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
How about a couple of rockers-
Sweet Child of Mine GnR
Kickstart My Heart Motley Crue
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Dont You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
True - Spandau Ballet
Take on Me - A-ha
Whenever I hear any of those songs, it's like I'm instantly transported back to the 80's. :D (and that's a good thing!!)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Hello,
truely '80:
"Theme from 5 express"(5 Express)
"Burnin' up" (Madonna)
"Get out your lazy bed"(Matt Bianco)
"Billy Jean" (MJ)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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How about a couple of rockers-
Sweet Child of Mine GnR
Kickstart My Heart Motley Crue
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Ok! :D
Once Bitten, Twice Shy - Great White
Fallen Angel - Poison
Shout @ The Devil - Motley Crue
Seventeen - Winger
Wasted Years - Iron Maiden
Kiss Me Deadly - Lita Ford
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Good choices, that Lita Ford tune was actually darn good!
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Ok! :D
Once Bitten, Twice Shy - Great White
Fallen Angel - Poison
Shout @ The Devil - Motley Crue
Seventeen - Winger
Wasted Years - Iron Maiden
Kiss Me Deadly - Lita Ford
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Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Betty Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
Should I stay or Should I Go - The Clash
Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits
Hotel California - Eagles
Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
Girls just want to have Fun - Cindy Lauper
Pink Houses - John Cougar
Talking in your Sleep - Romantics
:o :o :o :o :o :o
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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Ok! :D
Once Bitten, Twice Shy - Great White
Fallen Angel - Poison
Shout @ The Devil - Motley Crue
Seventeen - Winger
Wasted Years - Iron Maiden
Kiss Me Deadly - Lita Ford
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Yes! All of those, even if the Great White track was a cover (they did a lot of those, didn't they!) ;)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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Yes! All of those, even if the Great White track was a cover (they did a lot of those, didn't they!) ;)
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They did, however, I love their cover of "Baby I'm Gonna Leave You" by Led Zep. I think they did a great job on it.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
-Duran Duran - Rio
-Human League - Dont you want me
-Michael Sembello - Shes a Maniac
-Wham- Everything she wants
-Madonna - Borderline
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Modern English "I Melt With You"
A Flock Of Seagulls "I Ran (So Far Away)"
Madonna "Material Girl"
Depeche Mode "Just Can't Get Enough"
Michael Jackson "Billie Jean"
Duran Duran "Rio"
Def Leppard "Pour Some Sugar On Me"
Motley Crue "Home Sweet Home"
Twisted Sister "We're Not Gonna Take It"
Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
The Go Go's "We Got The Beat"
Spandau Ballet "True"
Wang Chung "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"
Van Halen "Jump"
OMD "If You Leave"
Simple Minds "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
A-Ha "Take On Me"
The Clash "Rock The Casbah"
Prince "Little Red Corvette"
New Edition "Cool It Now"
The Police "Every Breath You Take"
Soft Cell "Tainted Love"
The Cure "Just Like Heaven"
Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine"
New Order "Bizarre Love Triangle"
Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right"
Poison "Talk Dirty To Me"
Debbie Gibson "Lost In Your Eyes"
INXS "What You Need"
Oingo Biongo "Weird Science"
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts "I Love Rock N' Roll"
The Romantics "What I Like About You"
Bon Jovi "Livin' On A Prayer"
Mr. Mister "Broken Wings"
U2 "Pride (In A Name Of Love)"
The Smiths "How Soon Is Now"
Culture Club "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me"
Talking Heads "Once In A Lifetime"
Night Ranger "Sister Christian"
Tears For Fears "Shout"
Stray Cats "Rock This Town"
Billy Idol "Rebel Yell"
The B-52's 'Love Shack"
Human League "Don't You Want Me"
Madness "Our House"
Frankie Goes To Hollywood "Relax"
Nena "99 Red Balloons"
Dead Or Alive "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)"
The Psychedelic Furs "Pretty In Pink"
Tommy Tutone "867-5309/Jenny"
40 Definitive songs from the 1980's
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Bonnie Tyler - holding out for a hero
Duran Duran - wild boys
Europe - final countdown
Laura Brannigan - self control
all songs of Kim Wilde
Michael Sembello - she's a maniac
All ABBA-songs
Jean Michael Jarre - magnetic fields, oxygene
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams
Thriller - Michael Jackson
When Doves Cry - Prince
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Quoting:
Modern English "I Melt With You"
A Flock Of Seagulls "I Ran (So Far Away)"
Madonna "Material Girl"
Depeche Mode "Just Can't Get Enough"
Michael Jackson "Billie Jean"
Duran Duran "Rio"
Def Leppard "Pour Some Sugar On Me"
Motley Crue "Home Sweet Home"
Twisted Sister "We're Not Gonna Take It"
Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
The Go Go's "We Got The Beat"
Spandau Ballet "True"
Wang Chung "Everybody Have Fun Tonight"
Van Halen "Jump"
OMD "If You Leave"
Simple Minds "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
A-Ha "Take On Me"
The Clash "Rock The Casbah"
Prince "Little Red Corvette"
New Edition "Cool It Now"
The Police "Every Breath You Take"
Soft Cell "Tainted Love"
The Cure "Just Like Heaven"
Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine"
New Order "Bizarre Love Triangle"
Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right"
Poison "Talk Dirty To Me"
Debbie Gibson "Lost In Your Eyes"
INXS "What You Need"
Oingo Biongo "Weird Science"
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts "I Love Rock N' Roll"
The Romantics "What I Like About You"
Bon Jovi "Livin' On A Prayer"
Mr. Mister "Broken Wings"
U2 "Pride (In A Name Of Love)"
The Smiths "How Soon Is Now"
Culture Club "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me"
Talking Heads "Once In A Lifetime"
Night Ranger "Sister Christian"
Tears For Fears "Shout"
Stray Cats "Rock This Town"
Billy Idol "Rebel Yell"
The B-52's 'Love Shack"
Human League "Don't You Want Me"
Madness "Our House"
Frankie Goes To Hollywood "Relax"
Nena "99 Red Balloons"
Dead Or Alive "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)"
The Psychedelic Furs "Pretty In Pink"
Tommy Tutone "867-5309/Jenny"
40 Definitive songs from the 1980's
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Wow you were only sipposed to pick a couple! :D Hopefully a top 10 will be created eventually!
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)"On the Wings of a Nightngale"by the everly brothers--I mean,I was so glad they made up.Paul McCartney wrote the song--he 'd been in love with them for so long.Cheers! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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Wow you were only sipposed to pick a couple! :D Hopefully a top 10 will be created eventually!
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8) 8) 8) 8) 8)I liked the stray cats.i remember them from high school.Cheers!
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
"wildboys" by Duran Duran
"take on Me" by A-Ha
"Still loving you" by Scorpions
"the whole of the moon" by Waterboys
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
These are the tunes that I remember left the biggest mark on the eighties.........
Melt with You by Modern English
Were Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister
Take On Me by A-ha
You Spin Me Round by Dead Or Alive
Dont You Forget About Me by Simple Minds
With Or Without You by U2
I Dont Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Livin On A Prayer by Bon Jovi
We Built This City by Starship
Take On Me by A-ha
I Ran by A Flock Of Seagulls
Beat It by Michael Jackson
Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears for Fears
Hold Me Now by Thompson Twins
Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield
Every Breathe You Take by The Police
Papa Dont Preach by Madonna
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
Careless Whisper by George Michael
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Wham!
The Reflex by Duran Duran
Karma Chameleon by Culture Club
Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
Pink Houses by John Cougar Mellencamp
Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics
I Love Rock 'N Roll by Joan Jett
Jack and Diane by John Cougar Mellencamp
Material Girl by Madonna
Out Of Touch by Hall And Oates
Video Killed The Radio Star by Buggles
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Destination Unknown - can't think of the group/artist that did that
Who Could It Be Now?
It's a Mistake - Men at Work
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Rio - Duran Duran
One Thing Leads to Another - The Fixx
Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds
Our House - Madness
Whip It - Devo
Der Kommissar - After the Fire
Do You Hear Me? - (don't know) - but my favorite line is "I think I'll dye my hair blue."
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Destination unknown is from Marietta, for the movie "Top Gun"
Der Kommissar - After the Fire
"Der Kommissar" is a song from Falco, and "After the Fire" was an instrumental song made by a group called 1980-F
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
hmmm...thanks Oliver :) :)
I have a CD called 100% New Wave and it has "After the Fire" listed as the artist who does "Der Kommissar"...they must be confused then.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Destination Unknown is by Missing Persons. It's on the album "Spring Session M", which also has Walking in L.A. on it.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Oliver is right though too, there is a song by that name on the Top Gun soundtrack. All these years I thought Kenny Loggins and Berlin had a monopoly on that album. ;D
Getting back to Missing Persons though for a sec, that Dale Bozzio chick sure was something back the the early 80s. 8) Words is a great song too.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Was that song on the Top Gun soundtrack sung by a man or woman? Because the song Im thinking of is by a woman.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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Getting back to Missing Persons though for a sec, that Dale Bozzio chick sure was something back the the early 80s. 8) Words is a great song too.
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Agreed on both counts. Spring Session M (anagram of Missing Persons) is a great album. :)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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Do You Hear Me? - (don't know) - but my favorite line is "I think I'll dye my hair blue."
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This is "Words", also by Missing Persons.
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Der Kommissar - After the Fire
"Der Kommissar" is a song from Falco, and "After the Fire" was an instrumental song made by a group called 1980-F
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A group called After the Fire covered Falco's "Der Kommissar" in the U.S., and actually did better than Falco's version in the states...
I prefer ATF's version meself. 8)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Tainted Love by Soft Cell
Mickey by Toni Basil
The Message by Grandmaster Flash (arguably the first rap hit)
Wild Thing by Tone Loc (made rap popular and proved that even a music video with a $400 budget can be a huge hit) It is because of Tone Loc that future rap artist such as Public Enemy, N.W.A, 2 Live Crew were as popular as they were.
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
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The Message by Grandmaster Flash (arguably the first rap hit)
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Aren't we forgetting 'Rappers Delight' by The Sugarhill Gang ;D
(recorded 3 years earlier)
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Shout, by Tears for Fears. Because it, uh, told us to, uh, shout. Yeah.
And all Metallica stuff, because they are the best band of all time. ;D
Subject: Re: What are the most definitive songs of the 80s?
Hey, I'm sorry, but once I heard "Once Bitten Twice Shy" I immediately hated Great White. I'll never forgive them for that.
I don't care what you guys say.