*anj* Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I just posted a link to one of my favorite head boppin'/dancin' around/toe tappin'/reminds me of college songs (in Pam's 1999 thread.) There are some songs that always do that to me. They aren't necessarily the best written songs, I may not even like some of the words to them, they're not necessarily the ones that are most meaningful and deep. But they are fun, so much fun. And they remind me of hanging out with friends on the weekend without a care in the world and a beer in one hand and too much makeup and too tight jeans and too loud music and going for pizza at 2am. Do you have songs like that? Here are some of mine. I know this list isn't nearly complete, but here's a sampler: Let's Go Crazy--Prince We've Got the Beat--The Go-Go's Come Dancing--The Kinks Love Shack--The B52's Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?--Clash Angel is a Centerfold--J. Geils Band Okay, I'll stop there. I could go on and on, but I'm dying to hear what you all will say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 You mean songs that get stuck in your head and play over and over and over even if you don't like them at all??? 867-5309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 You mean songs that get stuck in your head and play over and over and over even if you don't like them at all??? 867-5309 Cindy, I don't think it's safe to post your phone number on the net. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Faith -- George Michael Unskinny Bop -- Poison 867-5309/Jenny -- Tommy Tutone My Sharona -- The Knack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Oh, this is fun! I'll second your "Angel is a Centerfold" and "Love Shack". For me, it is "Oh What A Night" (I know the real title is December 1963 but I always think of it as Oh What A Night) b/c it brings back some really great college memories. Like you, I'm sure I could think of more, but it's late! I can't wait to read others posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Cindy, I don't think it's safe to post your phone number on the net. :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Cindy, I don't think it's safe to post your phone number on the net. Oh no, that's Genie's number. I remember reading it somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Oh no, that's Genie's number... Yeah, doesn't it go "Genie, Genie, who can I turn to?..." OR is it "Laney, Laney, who can I turn to?..." Youse girls are cracking me up. Now stop hijacking my thread because I wanna see some songs. Now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Basically anything from the 80's. I found a 70's/80's radio station and play that while packing this week. It sure got me moving. Of course, the dancing breaks did take time away from the packing, but at least it kept me in a good mood. The problem now is that the girls will not be in camp, so I have to go back to grown-up music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 They aren't necessarily the best written songs, I may not even like some of the words to them, they're not necessarily the ones that are most meaningful and deep. But they are fun, so much fun. Listen to the Music by the Doobie Brothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Oh no, that's Genie's number. I remember reading it somewhere... Hey Beans, come here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane in CO Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Fun Thread :D Mine are: Mickey (Oh Mickey your so fine)- Toni Basil Walkin on Sunshine-Katrina & the Waves Crazy in Love - Beyonce and I'm sure there are more, but I just can't think of it right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Does anybody know the words to "Blinded By the Light"? I hate having songs in my head that I can't understand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey I went for a walk on a winter's day California Dreamin'- I've never been to California and probably will never go, but I love this song. Anyone remember Thank You For Bein' a Friend? You're in My Heart You're in my Soul- Rod Stewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Does anybody know the words to "Blinded By the Light"? Oh my gosh, isn't that one of those legendary songs because even the guys who were singing it didn't know the words? I remember reading something a long time ago where they were trying to figure out the words and make sense of the ones they could decipher. I used to sing something like "wrapped up like a douche another stoner in the night". The rest of it is just a jangled mess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 My OCD brain picks up on anything I've heard recently and replays it. Constantly. Usually just ONE LINE too, just one friggin line stuck in my head. For days sometimes. Mannfred Mann's Earth Band Blinded by the light Wrapped up like a deuce another runner in the night never liked that song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hey Beans, come here.... Hey! You made me spill my beer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 All the leaves are brownand the sky is grey I went for a walk on a winter's day California Dreamin'- I've never been to California and probably will never go, but I love this song. Anyone remember Thank You For Bein' a Friend? You're in My Heart You're in my Soul- Rod Stewart I *love* the Mamas and the Papas!! Mama Cass was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Yeah, doesn't it go "Genie, Genie, who can I turn to?..." :lol::lol: Youse girls are cracking me up.Now stop hijacking my thread because I wanna see some songs. Now!! Sorry for the interruption. Let the bop fest continue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I used to sing something like "wrapped up like a douche another stoner in the night". :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well today it's Slow Ride by Fog Hat. My boys were over their friends house and when I went to pick them up they were playing it on the Guitar Hero thing. I didn't know if I should blaze up a doobie or tell them that that song is inappropriate!;) My other faves are: Pink Party Started, anything by Prince, The Ramones Sedated, and, don't laugh, the Rick Astley song Never Gonna Give You Up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Mannfred Mann's Earth Band Blinded by the light Wrapped up like a deuce another runner in the night You mean it's not douche? Really? :confused: No wonder all the kids loved it when I sang that song in the end-of-the-year talent show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Did someone say Rick Astley???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hey! You made me spill my beer!! That's cuz you're a slush. You slush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Did someone say Rick Astley???? Hey thanks! Now I can get the ring tone!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 That's cuz you're a slush. You slush. :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: :cheers2: Oh my goodness my stomach hurts (and not from beer cuz the truth is I don't have any. :() I'm tired and I really should go to bed, but I can't. I have one problem - just ONE... ...and it's all Elaine's fault for bringing it up. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Kiss (by Prince) Karma Chameleon Jesse James (by Cher-this one doesn't make me bop, but does make me sing very "soulfully!" Come On, Eileen 500 Miles (I think that's the title) Love Shack (looks like we could all get together and dance to this one) We Close Our Eyes (by Oingo Boingo) Old Fashioned Lover Boy (by Queen-it took me a looong time to realize what the lyrics were about on this one, and even knowing, I still can't resist!) Under Pressure (also Queen) Don't Stop me Now (also Queen-are we seeing a theme here?) almost anything by Abba Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (I have to apologize for this one regularly) I could go on and on....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 "Black Velvet" Love the voice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Here are some of mine. I know this list isn't nearly complete, but here's a sampler: Let's Go Crazy--Prince We've Got the Beat--The Go-Go's Come Dancing--The Kinks Love Shack--The B52's Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?--Clash Angel is a Centerfold--J. Geils Band Okay, I'll stop there. I could go on and on, but I'm dying to hear what you all will say. Anj, did we hang out in high school? :D Ummm..... Wake Me Up, Before You Go Go -- Wham! Come on Eileen --- Dexy's Midnight Runners Walk Like an Egyptian --- The Bangles Walking on Sunshine --- Katrina and the Waves Always Something There to Remind me --- Naked Eyes Hold Me Now --- Thompson Twins Footloose --- Kenny Loggins Chains of Love --- Erasure OY....I've gotta stop myself and go read the other replies! I was so excited by the thought of '80's tunes that I just dove right in and didn't read anyone else's replies! I'm sure I'll be reminiscing for an hour! Great thread, Anj! Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well today it's Slow Ride by Fog Hat. My boys were over their friends house and when I went to pick them up they were playing it on the Guitar Hero thing. I didn't know if I should blaze up a doobie or tell them that that song is inappropriate!;) Elaine, you're killin' me! I"m DYING laughing here! 'blaze up a doobie." Man ALIVE I"m bustin' a gut! :lol::lol::lol: Wish I could rep you! Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Anj, did we hang out in high school? :D I think that maybe we did, because your list rocks!! Footloose!! Come on Eileen!!! (I actually have that one as a ringtone.) Woo hoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I think that maybe we did, because your list rocks!! Footloose!! Come on Eileen!!! (I actually have that one as a ringtone.) Woo hoo!! OMG! Wouldn't it be cool if your name really WAS "Eileen" and you had that for a ringtone? That''d be the coolest! FOOTLOOSE ! Don't you just LOOVE that soundtrack? OHH! WAIT! Speaking of Soundtracks---- TOP GUN!!!! "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins! And who didn't make out to "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 This is way too funny! I have a friend named Kathleen and when we were in high school we used to substitute her name for "Eileen" so now that's the ringtone that I've assigned to her on my phone. Cracks me up every time! "Let's Hear it for the Boy", "I'm Free"...I can remember driving down the road way too fast, singing those songs. Too funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 "I Would Walk Five Hundred Miles" - The Proclaimers "I'll stop the World and Melt with You" - Modern English "Under the Milky Way Tonight" - The Church "Edie" - The Cult Various songs by The FIXX INXS "If I had a Boat" and others by Lyle Lovett And I don't like it, but the theme song from Madagascar ("I like to move it, move it") won't leave my head. I find myself replaying it in my head while in elevators and waiting at stop lights.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Oh, man...so many: The Pretenders ~Brass in Pocket B52s ~nearly anything really They Might Be Giants ~ditto Depeche Mode ~People are People New Order ~Blue Monday Kate Bush ~Big Sky Thomas Dolby ~She Blinded Me with Science ABC ~Look of Love Human League ~(Keep Feeling) Fascination Wall of Voodoo ~Mexican Radio Bob Marley ~Buffalo Soldier... Pretty much anything I ever listened to and loved can take over my mind in a heartbeat. :D You know...my very large garage could host the first annual Well-Trained Dance Party! :001_smile: It has great speakers, but I'll need some lights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 "I Would Walk Five Hundred Miles" - The Proclaimers"I'll stop the World and Melt with You" - Modern English "Under the Milky Way Tonight" - The Church "Edie" - The Cult Various songs by The FIXX INXS "If I had a Boat" and others by Lyle Lovett And I don't like it' date=' but the theme song from Madagascar ("I like to move it, move it") won't leave my head. I find myself replaying it in my head while in elevators and waiting at stop lights.:001_smile:[/quote'] You are my musical twin!! I love the songs that you listed.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 INXS How could I leave out INXS!! I need you tonight! Hallucinate Desegregate Mediate Alleviate Try not to hate Love your mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Wall of Voodoo ~Mexican Radio I wish I was in Tijuana, eatin' barbecued iguana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Oh, man...so many: The Pretenders ~Brass in Pocket B52s ~nearly anything really They Might Be Giants ~ditto Depeche Mode ~People are People New Order ~Blue Monday Kate Bush ~Big Sky Thomas Dolby ~She Blinded Me with Science ABC ~Look of Love Human League ~(Keep Feeling) Fascination Wall of Voodoo ~Mexican Radio Bob Marley ~Buffalo Soldier... Pretty much anything I ever listened to and loved can take over my mind in a heartbeat. :D You know...my very large garage could host the first annual Well-Trained Dance Party! :001_smile: It has great speakers, but I'll need some lights... OMG I am so *THERE*~!!! I'll bring the Mike's! We could dance for hours! WHAT fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 They Might Be Giants ~ditto Love them! Who can fail to go on auto-bop to "Istanbul, not Constantinople". "Auto-bop" makes me think of "Night at the Roxy". shudder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 How could I leave out INXS!! I need you tonight! Hallucinate Desegregate Mediate Alleviate Try not to hate Love your mate :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 How could I leave out INXS!! I need you tonight! Hallucinate Desegregate Mediate Alleviate Try not to hate Love your mate Don't suffocate on your own hate Designate your love as fate A one world state A human freight Number Eight A White Black State A gentle trait A broken crate ... From memory. How'd I do? I had these lyrics up in my dorm room, freshman year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 There's a picture opposite me Of my primitive ancestry Who stood on rocky shores and kept the beaches shipwreck-free Though I respect that a lot I'd be fired if that were my job After killing Jason off and countless screaming Argonauts ... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Don't suffocateon your own hate Designate your love as fate A one world state A human freight Number Eight A White Black State A gentle trait A broken crate ... From memory. How'd I do? I had these lyrics up in my dorm room, freshman year. You're rockin' it, girl! A heavy weight Or just too late Like pretty Kate... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 The Pretenders ~Brass in Pocket You fire up that karaoke machine, and I'll hop in my buggy in a New York minute!! "I gotta have some of YOUR...attention...give it to me!!" (I could have written that song, lol.) Mexican Radio isn't one of my favorites, but the Wall of Voodoo cover of Ring of Fire is awesome. I have a lot of songs that make me do the Night at the Roxbury head bop, but I think the toss up would be between Blondie's Heart of Glass and Funkytown. Starry Eyed Surprise would come in after that. ("Oh. My. Starry eyed soooprise...") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 The Indigo Girls "Closer to Fine" is always one that gets me happy, and reminds me of good college times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 "I Would Walk Five Hundred Miles" - The Proclaimers"I'll stop the World and Melt with You" - Modern English ... Various songs by The FIXX INXS And I don't like it' date=' but the theme song from Madagascar ("I like to move it, move it") won't leave my head. I find myself replaying it in my head while in elevators and waiting at stop lights.:001_smile:[/quote'] This is the soundtrack of my life, LOL!! Down to the Madagascar song! Seriously, that album of the Proclaimers (containing 500 Miles) is awesome. "Let's get maaarrrrrried..." (Sung in my best Scottish accent) It's on par with Chumbawamba's Tub Thumping. :D (DJ Debra...add that to the list for the WTM Dance Party...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 REM: It's the End of the World as We Know It - there are songs of theirs that I like better, but this one is definitely boppable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Justin and Madonna are haunting me... If you want it Already got it If you thought it It better be what you want If you feel it It must be real, just Say the word and Imma give you what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 This is the soundtrack of my life, LOL!! Down to the Madagascar song! let's get physically fit, physically fit, physically, physically fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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