80s ballads

freshnesschronic · 12-03-2010, 01:45 AM

I just wanted to remind anyone who opens this thread about 80s ballads, as I still think they are awesome.

Currently listening to Eddie Money.

What's your favorite 80s song?

jimhelm · 12-03-2010, 09:01 AM

Sundae · 12-03-2010, 02:33 PM

Jim - vid not avilable in my country

Kyrie - Mr Mister.
I can admit I still love this...

..can't I?
The key change. It's always the key change. Or the bridge.

Wax - Building a Bridge to your Heart
Ballad? Mebbe not. But pure 80s.

I used to sing along to :
I'll take you any was I can tonight
Come back and satisfy my appetite
You gotta know you mean that much to me
To get you back you know I'll do anything
(HORN!)

I was a virginal 15yo but I knew exactly what was meant and I craved it...

Shawnee123 · 12-03-2010, 02:51 PM

Cheesy, but cool as hell. I could do without Springsteen, but that's just me.

Sundae · 12-03-2010, 03:05 PM

Ewwwwwwwwwwww.
Sorry, Shaw. It makes my teeths hurt.

In return, the one below makes the hairs on my arms stand up.
No really - it's on Christmas compilations (profits still going to charity) and it stops me still every time. Some things we never grow out of...?

I accept it might have the same effect on you as yours does on me.
Especially as you won't recognise many of the peeps (as I didn't in yours).
But then my neice & nephew would be hard pushed to name more than one in either

Philistines

Sundae · 12-03-2010, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

[youtube]Cheesy, but cool as hell. I could do without Springsteen, but that's just me.

I could amuse you by trying to name them (We Are The World I mean)...
Having watching it three times I've realised I might be able to put MORE names to it than I can to Do They Know It's Christmas... but in Bob Geldof's defence he simply sent out a call to whoever was available that Sunday.
It's possible even he didn't know some of the people who turned up

freshnesschronic · 12-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Really Sundae? I love We are the World....awesome song. Especially the chorus by MJ.....Lionel, Stevie Wonder, Steve Perry, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles?

Maybe it's cause its all Americans, but all American music legends

wolf · 12-03-2010, 10:37 PM

I loves me a metal ballad.

wolf · 12-03-2010, 10:41 PM

I adored Do They Know It's Christmas, despised We are the World for it's band-wagonness (and it was an insipid song).

I watched the documentary that ran on MTV over and over, could not afford the VHS at the time. My sister had the LP.

I used to be able to name everyone on it, can't any longer. Getting older, you know.

skysidhe · 12-03-2010, 11:16 PM

I like those 80's songs SG. I love the rock and metal ballads the best.

I almost posted ,'Mama I'm Coming Home', or No More Tears, Or 'Changes' but decided on this one.

I love Ozzy, Lita Ford is awesome too.

monster · 12-03-2010, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I've realised I might be able to put MORE names to it than I can to Do They Know It's Christmas...

OK here's my attempt at Band Aid after one viewing, in order:

Paul young
Boy George
Phil Collins
George michael
Simonle Bon
Sting
Brian Ferry
Bono
Paul Weller
John moss
?the rest of Duran Duran
? & ? two blond blokes
Midge Ure
Bananarama
Pepsi and Shirley
Sir Bob
Gary thingy from Spandau Ballet
Rick Parfitt
Marylin

howzat?

I'm a few years older than you, though...

monster · 12-03-2010, 11:50 PM

...to my surprise I did about as well with the knock-off.

Spexxvet · 12-04-2010, 10:42 AM

No Brian Ferry, according to wiki

kerosene · 12-04-2010, 12:25 PM

I love that one, sky. This is one It reminds me of:

skysidhe · 12-04-2010, 12:38 PM

I love Bowie Kerosene. I have that movie. I would love to have the soundtract. Mostly, I would just love to have Bowie.

12-03-2010, 01:45 AM	#1
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	80s ballads I just wanted to remind anyone who opens this thread about 80s ballads, as I still think they are awesome. Currently listening to Eddie Money. What's your favorite 80s song?

12-03-2010, 09:01 AM	#2
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	__________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

12-03-2010, 02:33 PM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Jim - vid not avilable in my country Kyrie - Mr Mister. I can admit I still love this... ..can't I? The key change. It's always the key change. Or the bridge. Wax - Building a Bridge to your Heart Ballad? Mebbe not. But pure 80s. I used to sing along to : I'll take you any was I can tonight Come back and satisfy my appetite You gotta know you mean that much to me To get you back you know I'll do anything (HORN!) I was a virginal 15yo but I knew exactly what was meant and I craved it... __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-03-2010, 02:51 PM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Cheesy, but cool as hell. I could do without Springsteen, but that's just me. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-03-2010, 03:05 PM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Ewwwwwwwwwwww. Sorry, Shaw. It makes my teeths hurt. In return, the one below makes the hairs on my arms stand up. No really - it's on Christmas compilations (profits still going to charity) and it stops me still every time. Some things we never grow out of...? I accept it might have the same effect on you as yours does on me. Especially as you won't recognise many of the peeps (as I didn't in yours). But then my neice & nephew would be hard pushed to name more than one in either Philistines __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-03-2010, 04:57 PM	#7
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	Really Sundae? I love We are the World....awesome song. Especially the chorus by MJ.....Lionel, Stevie Wonder, Steve Perry, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles? Maybe it's cause its all Americans, but all American music legends

12-03-2010, 10:37 PM	#8
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I loves me a metal ballad. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-03-2010, 10:41 PM	#9
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I adored Do They Know It's Christmas, despised We are the World for it's band-wagonness (and it was an insipid song). I watched the documentary that ran on MTV over and over, could not afford the VHS at the time. My sister had the LP. I used to be able to name everyone on it, can't any longer. Getting older, you know. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-03-2010, 11:16 PM	#10
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I like those 80's songs SG. I love the rock and metal ballads the best. I almost posted ,'Mama I'm Coming Home', or No More Tears, Or 'Changes' but decided on this one. I love Ozzy, Lita Ford is awesome too.

12-03-2010, 11:50 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	...to my surprise I did about as well with the knock-off. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

12-04-2010, 10:42 AM	#13
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	No Brian Ferry, according to wiki __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-04-2010, 12:25 PM	#14
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I love that one, sky. This is one It reminds me of:

12-04-2010, 12:38 PM	#15
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I love Bowie Kerosene. I have that movie. I would love to have the soundtract. Mostly, I would just love to have Bowie.

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