Give us a favorite 1980s song!

brianlux · May 2024

That oft musically disparaged decade... oh, but there was great music to be had then. Let's see what you've got.
One of my favorite 80s band is The Bongos, so I'll start with them. So many good songs, but let's go with "In the Congo". That, and a cup of strong coffee can get any morning started right. (And morning starts late here, lol!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFcJtZkOQ4s

brianlux · May 2024

Oh dang! I forgot, most of you were still toddlers in the 80s.

Well, OK then, here's another ooooldie but goodie (crank it a bit but watch it, it gets LOUD around 2:08)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szZZBQFhAn0

CarryTheZero · May 2024

Could go on and on. Here’s a favorite (and a local band for me to boot!).

Rock Lobster

https://youtu.be/n4QSYx4wVQg?feature=shared

GlowGirl · May 2024

I have a lot I like. If I have to only post one I would say Inbetween Days by the Cure.

soph189 · May 2024

Love a lot of music and film from the 80s. Not necessarily my favorite, but here’s a fun one

Howard Jones - Things Can Only Get Better
https://youtu.be/4XkdBMxPCkc?si=ZeQQT3yZkmAtcUX6

josevolution · May 2024

https://open.spotify.com/track/35hUrXBnAN8vOKUHYR1qyR?si=nQTCHP2kRIKBZoAPeW7KBw

One of my favorite songs by Big Country

dudeman · June 2024

Eddy Grant - "Electric Avenue"

End thread. Haha

brianlux · June 2024

dudeman said:

Eddy Grant - "Electric Avenue"

End thread. Haha

Surprisingly, I haven't heart that one in forever.

OK kids, good job, keep 'em coming!

Poncier · June 2024

https://youtu.be/_RLTUguVO8g?si=Zou9CnT8Z_n_nT0G

josevolution · June 2024

https://open.spotify.com/track/04BQXS1HwzNpfZ2Wvw2RIy?si=6f3jtoD4SyymxNpA001SDA

Saw these guys here on Long Island small pub back in 83 or 84

Poncier · June 2024

https://youtu.be/MLs-nJe6CK4?si=MDcY2tVizTearLh-

F Me In The Brain · June 2024

Way too tough to answer with only one as favorite.
I'll go with this, for today. (Really thought it was gonna be Screaming For Vengeance....and then Over The Mountain....but not today. Maybe tomorrow.)

https://youtu.be/qdlQyNe_9tE?si=EMZB7JDVzhHPgdlE

This version.....fucking 2 mins to start are just awesome. Fires me up every time.

F Me In The Brain · June 2024

I loved the 80s. More 80s music I like than 90s

Reading Fargo Rock City was a rebirth for me.
Rock!

soph189 · June 2024

Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BUfcT5OoP-8

brianlux · June 2024

Alright all, more good stuff!

Here's a lesser known favorite of mine, originally released on 1988 on the self-title Sister Double Happiness LP. We recently lost the band's singer, Gary Floyd (also of the band Dicks). Gary was a dynamo and as you can see and hear, had a great big marvelous voice. This is a live version from an awards show in San Francisco. R.I.P. Gary Floyd.