mommylawyer Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Heart and Soul by T'Pau... or Could've Been by Tiffany. Cheesy, I know. What's yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hmmm. I'll have to really think about that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Total Eclipse of the Heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 An album: "Songs From the Big Chair" by Tears for Fears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Too many songs, but anything by Pat Benatar or Janet Jackson. That just looks weird together. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Anything by Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" album and some Prince (not the dirty stuff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Okay, I loved Tiffany and Debbi Gibson. I used to put on the tape and just sing away. I also loved Pat Bentar and the song Total Eclipse of the Heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Bet no one knows this one--it's really a Kate Bush song from 1978, but Pat Benatar covered it in 1980, so it counts! Listen Out on the wily, windy moors We'd roll and fall in green You had a temper, like my jealousy Too hot, too greedy How could you leave me When I needed to possess you? I hated you, I loved you too Bad dreams in the night They told me I was going to lose the fight Leave behind my wuthering, wuthering Wuthering Heights Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home I'm so cold, let me in in your window Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home I'm so cold, let me in in your window Oh it gets dark, it gets lonely On the other side from you I pine a lot, I find a lot Falls through without you I'm coming back love, cruel Heathcliff My one dream, my only master Too long I've roamed the night I'm coming back to his side to put it right I'm coming home to wuthering, wuthering Wuthering Heights Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home I'm so cold, let me in your window Heathcliff, it's me, I'm Cathy, I've come home I'm so cold, let me in in a your window Ooh let me have it, let me grab your soul away Ooh let me have it, let me grab your soul away You know it's me, Cathy I also love the Africa song by Toto. (here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Chris in Va. Heard it, had every Pat Benatar *album* or 8 track there was. Luv her. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Q Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I couldn't choose just one :blushing: Tainted Love by Soft Cell - sweet 16! Only You by Yaz - hopeless crush Time and Tide by Basia - first year of marriage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyinNNV Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves Crazy for You by Madonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Clay by Echo and the Bunnymen. Am I the half of half-and-half Or am I the half that's whole? I've got to be one with all my halves It's my worthy earthly goal It's my worthy earthly goal It's my worthy earthly goal Are you the heavy half Of the lighter me Are you the ready part Of the lighter me When I came apart I wasn't made of sand When you fell apart Clay crumbled in my hands Long way a life load Statues and haloes Am I the half of half-and-half Or am I the half that's whole Am I the half that's whole Am I the half that's whole Are you the wrongful half Of the rightful me Are you the mongol half Of the cerebral me When I came apart I wasn't made of sand When you fell apart Clay crumbled in my hands When I came apart I wasn't made of sand When you fell apart Clay crumbled in my hands If we exercise just some control When we exercise our sum control Oh isn't it nice When your heart is made out of ice Oh isn't it nice When your heart is made out of ice Are you the heavy half Of the lighter me Are you the ready part of the hesitant me Am I the "shall" in po-ten-tial Or am I the "suck" in "cess" Pools of delusion Deluge me Am I the more or less Am I the more or less Am I the more or less When I came apart I wasn't made of sand When you fell apart Clay crumbled in my hands When I came apart I wasn't made of sand When I was the Cain You were the Abel When I came apart Clay crumbled in my hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 "Rosanna" by Toto was my favorite, but there were a lot of others too. I was a big Bonnie Raitt and Dire Straits fan back then. That was soooooo long ago! I hate to think of how long ago it was. Makes me want to cry. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Bet no one knows this one--it's really a Kate Bush song from 1978, but Pat Benatar covered it in 1980, so it counts! Listen :thumbup: Holy smokes...I thought I was the only person who knew this song...I used to rewind (yes, rewind...that sounds so wierd) the tape over and over and over and sing it til everyone around me hated me and the song. Heathcliff, it's me, it's Kathy and I'm so co-o-o-o-ld, let me in your windowowowo...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh golly, too many to choose. Ummm... Head over Heels by Tears for Fears With or Without You, U2 Somebody, Depeche Mode Elevator Man, Oingo Boingo (and No One Lives Forever, and Just Another Day...I love Oingo Boingo) Lovecats, the Cure Think, Information Society I guess I'd better stop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoffeechic Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Any kind of Duran Duran song especially The Reflex!! Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science The Hooters - And We Danced Poison - Talk Dirty to Me Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me Will to Power - Baby I Love Your Ways/Freebird Melody I could go on and on and on....sigh...those were the days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlashine Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper Anything off Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison And many, many more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in GA Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 "End of the Innocence" by Don Henley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I think Jack and Diane by John Cougar but that's so hard to pick just one. Maybe I should choose We are the World since that would cover so many different artists. I love 80's music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 "One in a Million" by Larry Graham "Back in Love Again" by Jeffrey Osborne "Eternal Love" by Whitney Houston before she was famous "To You, My Love" by June Pointer "Why I Came to California" "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Bet no one knows this one--it's really a Kate Bush song from 1978... LOVE Kate Bush still. My fave (of hers) is Big Sky. :001_smile: All time favorite 80s tune? Oh. man. That's a tough one...I'll chew on it over dinner. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 LOVE Kate Bush still. My fave (of hers) is Big Sky. :001_smile: All time favorite 80s tune? Oh. man. That's a tough one...I'll chew on it over dinner. ;) My Kate Bush fav is This Woman's Work (just squeezes in as a release in 1989). I have all but her last cd and it's on my wish list. :001_smile: Pray God you can cope. I stand outside this woman's work, This woman's world. Ooh, it's hard on the man, Now his part is over. Now starts the craft of the father. I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left. I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left. I should be crying, but I just can't let it show. I should be hoping, but I can't stop thinking Of all the things I should've said, That I never said. All the things we should've done, That we never did. All the things I should've given, But I didn't. Oh, darling, make it go, Make it go away. Give me these moments back. Give them back to me. Give me that little kiss. Give me your hand. (I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left. I know you have a little life in you yet. I know you have a lot of strength left.) I should be crying, but I just can't let it show. I should be hoping, but I can't stop thinking Of all the things we should've said, That were never said. All the things we should've done, That we never did. All the things that you needed from me. All the things that you wanted for me. All the things that I should've given, But I didn't. Oh, darling, make it go away. Just make it go away now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Heart and Soul by T'Pau... or Could've Been by Tiffany. Cheesy, I know. What's yours? I'm left out. I bet nobody knows who Mecano, Hombres H, or Claudio Baglioni are. brings back memories :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 by ACDCPour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard Oh, there are more, but these two ROCK! Whitesnake's has an awesome instrumental solo in the middle of it. What is that? A bass? A cello? I don't know my instruments very well. I love Here I Go Again, too. What the heck, I can't stop there. Living On a Prayer Hmmm, I could go on with the Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, ACDC, and Def Leppard. I could name a few more of Guns 'n' Roses. I really liked me some INXS, too. Then there are all those songs I'm a bit ashamed to say I liked and knew all the words to. Uh, Heart and Soul comes to mind:D As does one. And this one. Oh and . Or how about ? Though I'm mostly ashamed of those because of the boyfriend who introduced me to them. Real shame? That comes from the fact that I owned a Men Without Hats CD and dug this song (among others). Oh, and also that I thought this song was very profound. Da doo yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh yes, John Cougar Mellancamp! And The End of the Innocence, too. I still know the words to so many of those 80s songs:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 There's no way! I couldn't even narrow it to one album. Here are some faves: Albums Squeeze: Singles 45's and Under Marshall Crenshaw: Marshall Crenshaw Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Vol 2 Songs Smiths: How Soon Is Now Lloyd Cole and the Commotions: Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken Sting: Love Is the Seventh Wave Howard Jones: No One Is to Blame / Things Can Only Get Better And finally, I will admit that I cannot help but dance when I hear The Bangles' Walk Like an Egyptian or anything by Wham. I'm so ashamed. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh, and also that I thought this song was very profound. Da doo yeah. That was a fun song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortney in AL Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Take My Breath Away by Berlin (from Top Gun) I've always thought this was such a romantic song!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Mickey (Toni Basil) Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2) Billy Squire, Loverboy, Go-Go's, INXS, Whitney Houston were all faves :) omgosh, that was a lifetime ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Take a Look at me Now or anything else by Phil Collins and, ouch! this is cheesy.... Flashdance, What a Feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senunk Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 An album: "Songs From the Big Chair" by Tears for Fears. Oh my gosh. I loved this tape. I forgot all about it. Anything by Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" album and some Prince (not the dirty stuff). Loved Bon Jovi. Saw them in concert in 1989. So much fun! And Def Leppard. And the Thompson Twins. Oh, and Bryan Adams. And Duran Duran. and....:001_smile: should I stop now? My kids hate it when I play 80's music. Hmmm. My dad hated it when I played it in the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 My kids hate it when I play 80's music. Hmmm. My dad hated it when I played it in the 80's. Oh man. I'm so sorry. You know, this means you aren't raising them right - right??? They really do need to appreciate this type of music and it's your responsibility to do that!:lol: My kids love the 80s music that I play!! We've been on a They Might Be Giants kick for a little while. Particle Man, Constantinople, LOVE THEM!!! I also loved Duran, Duran; INXS; Depeche Mode; There are just SO many!! Jenni - I had fun listening to your post!!!! Oh - did anyone like Michael W. SMith? I still love to crank his music up when I clean house!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm all over 80s music ~ although I admit I go in for a lot of 70s music, too. But something there is about that 80s era. And no, it's not just because I spent every afternoon laying out on a dock getting tan and listening to those tunes. It's more than nostalgia, really! I mean, A-ha ~ that iconic Norwegian 80s group ~ was the inspiration behind Coldplay, one of the top bands in the world today. GOSH, what's my favorite 80s song? Too many, too many. I can still do entire drill team routines to some of this music..."Hey, Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind..." Okay, that's not really one of my favs. But it does bring back memories. I was way into, well, all the music...My two best friends (currently featured on my blog) and I wasted who knows how many hours watching videos on VH-1. (The first music I watched, btw, was Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy", and I couldn't figure out what exactly it was. The concept of showing a "video" while playing a song was totally new. LOL) I had Duran Duran posters up in my room. I loved Journey and Toto. But by far, my bestest was U2. I have friends now ~ adults ~ who have just discovered U2 in the past decade or so. They don't identify at all with the U2 of the 80s. I, on the other hand, spent a month when I was 15 living with just a girlfriend and this guy friend of ours (Mom? Dad? hello-o-o? what were you thinking?!?!) ~ this guy was half-Irish and we listened non-stop to U2. Good stuff, that. But after all is said and done... ABBA rules.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlotteb Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Time After Time - Cyndi LauperAnything off Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi Every Rose Has It's Thorn - Poison And many, many more... Every Rose Has It's Thorn is still one of my all time favorite songs! I can sing it word for word :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Anything from Peter Cetera's "Solitude/Solitaire" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm all over 80s music ~ although I admit I go in for a lot of 70s music, too. But something there is about that 80s era. And no, it's not just because I spent every afternoon laying out on a dock getting tan and listening to those tunes. It's more than nostalgia, really! I mean, A-ha ~ that iconic Norwegian 80s group ~ was the inspiration behind Coldplay, one of the top bands in the world today. GOSH, what's my favorite 80s song? Too many, too many. I can still do entire drill team routines to some of this music..."Hey, Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind..." Okay, that's not really one of my favs. But it does bring back memories. I was way into, well, all the music...My two best friends (currently featured on my blog) and I wasted who knows how many hours watching videos on VH-1. (The first music I watched, btw, was Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy", and I couldn't figure out what exactly it was. The concept of showing a "video" while playing a song was totally new. LOL) I had Duran Duran posters up in my room. I loved Journey and Toto. But by far, my bestest was U2. I have friends now ~ adults ~ who have just discovered U2 in the past decade or so. They don't identify at all with the U2 of the 80s. I, on the other hand, spent a month when I was 15 living with just a girlfriend and this guy friend of ours (Mom? Dad? hello-o-o? what were you thinking?!?!) ~ this guy was half-Irish and we listened non-stop to U2. Good stuff, that. But after all is said and done... ABBA rules.:D I loved U2's October.. great album (yes, you young folks... we had LPs) :lol: I got to see U2 and the Alarm at the Civic Center in Atl. One of those great teen memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Jenny, I LOVED Echo and the Bunnymen. Haven't thought of them for quite a while. I was all over the place in the 80's. I loved The Cure (especially Love Cats); Talking Heads (Burning Down the House album); Bruce Springsteen; U2; loved the song "C'mon Eileen"; and I can't leave out Billy Idol (Rebel Yell). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I could not pick just one, that would be the highest order of betrayal to the 80's.;) Lord, it's like Sophie's Choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senunk Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I can't believe I forgot Aerosmith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senunk Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oh man. I'm so sorry. You know, this means you aren't raising them right - right??? They really do need to appreciate this type of music and it's your responsibility to do that!:lol: My kids love the 80s music that I play!! We've been on a They Might Be Giants kick for a little while. Particle Man, Constantinople, LOVE THEM!!! Apparently U2 has nothing on the Jonas Bros. :glare: My dd just said, "Mom, you're so weird" as she walked away. As soon as they heard Jenni's links playing they came running in to see what I was doing. The only thing they could say was, "Are they wearing wigs?" "What are they doing?" and "This looks old". :001_huh: I'll just have to keep working on it. Maybe I'll sneak some songs onto their ipods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Or even a short list! I love a lot of the ones already mentioned but here's my short list: In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel Endless Love by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross You Spin Me Round Round by Dead Mans Party Don't you Forget about me by Simple Minds Sweet Child of Mine by Gun's and Roses (I loved so many of their songs...I had a crush on Axel Rose???? Yikes!) Boys of Summer by Don Henley Against all Odds by Phil Collins I could go on all night long as I love, love, 80's music. My dd won't ever let me listen to it though. "I want to listen to Jesus music, mommy". My kids don't get it in general. I get all excited about a great song from my beloved 80's and crank it up to very loud decimals and they want me to turn the radio down. :001_huh: What's up with that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the WavesCrazy for You by Madonna What a fun song! I was working at Disney World for the summer . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 and I NEVER liked Cyndi. Funny, isn't it? Dd is watching it on youtube! Now me -- I loved anything Air Supply. Now THAT's cheesy! :tongue_smilie: And I forgot Barry Manilow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm only picking one for now. INXS - Mediate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWTW93 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Any kind of Duran Duran song especially The Reflex!!Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science The Hooters - And We Danced Poison - Talk Dirty to Me Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me As I was reading this post I was wondering who no one would mention the ultimate best of all time - Duran Duran. So, thanks Crazy Coffee Chic. Almost every one you mentioned is a fave of mine. Also, did anyone hear the song "I Eat Cannibals"? During pom-pon camp one year we did a routine to that song and I loved it. I would have to add that to the list as well. Recently Duran Duran did a concert that was shown on VH1 and I loved it! I guess you never really grow up ... Thanks for starting this post - it's bringing back some great memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Okay, I will never admit this to anyone else, but I liked "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl", by Madonna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Okay, I will never admit this to anyone else, but I liked "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl", by Madonna. I liked them too! I actually like a lot of her music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I had posters , albums, etc. I also like Cory Heart, Wham, Def Leopard, Van Halen, Culture Club, and the Eurythmics (sp?). I haven't seen that one mentioned yet. Oh and I went through a major Madonna phase too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixmeadows Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixmeadows Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 and Pat Benatar, sad to say it but I also loved Boy George, and Human League. Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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