high school memories,..some of the worlds greatest music

[Dback Jon]

Best 80s song ever. Period.

Right up there. Defines 80's music videos.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Best 80s song ever. Period.

80's aren't exactly my decade but wow, I wouldn't have put this in the top 100. Excellent video, good song but nothing special IMO. Note, I'm not challenging your opinion, just your "Period."

Even though I'm more a fan of 50's and 60's music, the 80's had some great stuff. If I had to pick the definitive song from the decade I'd probably go with When Doves Cry by Prince but then I'd get in a argument with myself as there's no such thing as THE definitive song from any era. JMO.

Here's some 80's songs that stood out for me, a dad in his 30's at the time: Somebody (Depeche Mode), Faith (George Michael), Kids in America (Kim Wilde), Careless Whisper (Wham/GM), Papa Don't Preach (Madonna, Every Breath You Take (Police), West End Girls (Pet Shop Boys), Don't You Want Me (Human League), Jack and Diane (John Cougar), The Living Years (Mike&The Mechanics), Sweet Child of Mine (Guns&Roses), Money For Nothing (Dire Straits), Billy Jean (Michael Jackson), Our Lips Are Sealed (Go-Go's), Another One Bites the Dust (Queen), Centerfold (J Geils Band), True Colors (Cyndi Lauper), Tainted Love (Soft Cell), London Calling (Clash), I Love Rock and Roll (Joan Jett&Blackhearts), Love is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar), Stand (R.E.M.) and Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler).

 

[Dback Jon]

Pretty decent list from VH-1

https://spinditty.com/playlists/Top-100-Songs-of-the-80s

Take on Me is #24

When Doves Cry #5

 

[Dback Jon]

This list has it #2

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/the-50-best-80s-songs

 

[AzStevenCal]

This list has it #2

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/the-50-best-80s-songs

Like I said, excellent video and IMO there's no doubt it heavily influenced the popularity of the song. The song itself is just nice, pleasant music (to me).

 

[Dback Jon]

Like I said, excellent video and IMO there's no doubt it heavily influenced the popularity of the song. The song itself is just nice, pleasant music (to me).

Can't really rate 80's music without the video

 

[MrYeahBut]

You guys have no clue what good high school music was.... lol

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[AzStevenCal]

Can't really rate 80's music without the video

Actually I would suggest this is especially true of music fans that grew up during the MTV era. For me, it's easy to separate them (most of the time). But yeah, if I were rating these as video/songs, Take On Me would rate much higher in my book.

 

[AzStevenCal]

You guys have no clue what good high school music was.... lol

Anyone for Tennis, White Room, Tales of Brave Ulysses and so many more.

 

[MrYeahBut]

Anyone for Tennis, White Room, Tales of Brave Ulysses and so many more.

Crossroads and Spoonful on the same album! Crossroads is my favorite but for some reason I couldn't get it to post from YouTube or I would have used it.

 

[Rivercard]

these guys always take me back to the early 80's and my first love...

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"Maneater" reminds you of your first love. Very interesting.........

 

[82CardsGrad]

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