the 80's--long may they wave... - Page 3

DanaC · 09-01-2004, 06:29 PM

Vienna by Ultravox

All the Smiths early stuff.
The original Mad World
Eurythmics. God I so loved Eurythmics. The album Nineteen Eighty Four was brilliant and on it the song Julia in particular was haunting.
Dont know if "The Only way is up" by yazz made it stateside.......Ooooh and how about Ninety nine red balloons ! Lets hear it for the German chick with the wistful voice
Strange thing about the eighties...At the time I would have said i didnt like much of the music in the charts, yet I now like much of what I hear from that time. Even the really crap stuff, ahh the lustre of nostalgia.

Trilby · 09-01-2004, 08:26 PM

The first time I heard Nina sing 99RedBalloons (in German) I was, um, I was enjoying a "smokable" and I was convinced I had finally gone one toke over the line.

zippyt · 09-01-2004, 08:48 PM

The Clash ,guns of brixton, rudie can't fail, the magnificent seven, ghetto defendant ,
Most any thing from the B52's
The talking heads ,
Oh and i had a long run with the Police when i was in Cali.

novice · 09-01-2004, 10:57 PM

1980-Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen
1981-Counting The Beat- The Swingers
1982-I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
What about me - Moving Pictures
1983-Africa- Toto
1984-No More Words- Berlin
1985-We Belong- Pat Benetar
1986-Time After Time- Cyndi Lauper
1987-Funky Town- Pseudo Echo
1988-Underneath The Radar- Underworld
1989-Sweet Child Of Mine- Guns 'n' Roses

wolf · 09-01-2004, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

The first time I heard Nina sing 99RedBalloons (in German) I was, um, I was enjoying a "smokable" and I was convinced I had finally gone one toke over the line.

I really liked that song. In German. Straight.

DanaC · 09-02-2004, 12:03 PM

I loved the German version. It gave me a love of the German language which has lasted my entire life

glatt · 09-02-2004, 12:09 PM

Is it nostalgia that makes the 80s music so good, or is it just that the current music is crap?

I was a huge Nena fan. I had most of her albums. I was in Germany when 99 Luftballoons came out, and I LOVED it. When I got back home a few months later, it was just being introduced to the US. I couldn't believe it when I heard it on the US radio. And then it climbed up the charts to #1.

I loved the Eurythmics. Still buy all their stuff. They have mellowed out along with me, so it's been a good ride together.

Dire Straits were awesome too, although they didn't really have the 80s synthesizer sound going for them that much.

Pat Benetar.

There were tons of bads I listened to in the 80s who I don't think of as 80s bands. Paul Simon, the Boss, etc. They didn't have that distinctive 80s eurosynthesizer sound going for them.

glatt · 09-02-2004, 12:10 PM

And then there were the bad 80s bands.

How about "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie someone. Ugh.

Radar · 09-02-2004, 12:14 PM

Speaking of 80's music, Laura Brannigan just died. Plus Joey Ramone died, the lead singer from the Clash (Joe Strummer) died, Robert Palmer died, Michael Hutchins killed himself, and Rick James died.

R.I.P.

Radar · 09-02-2004, 12:21 PM

I also like Depeche Mode, Yaz, The Petshop Boys, Taco (Puttin on the Ritz), Men Without Hats, A-Ha, Yell-O, and most other EuroSynth bands of the era.

I actually won a free trip to see Depeche Mode years ago from a radio station that wanted to see who would do the most freaky stunt to win them. I got airfare and VIP tickets for 2, hotel, and spending cash. They even let me extend the stay at no cost in terms of the airplane ticket, but I paid the difference for the hotel and other stuff.

I can't believe nobody has mentioned Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Mr. Mister, Kajagoogoo, Herbie Hancock, Bobbie McFarren, etc. yet.

Oh, and who could forget Billy Vera and the Beaters?

Undertoad · 09-02-2004, 01:14 PM

I hereby and will always represent the southern college jangly guitar legion.

REM
Let's Active
Game Theory
The dBs
Don Dixon

And their relatives:

Tommy Keene
The Replacements
The Smithereens
Golden Palominos

And their dopey cousin:

Georgia Satellites

And in the 90s, their bright, gifted child:

Ben Folds

And their hard-working second child:

Matthew Sweet

And their retarded child who should have been put down:

Hootie and the Blowfish

ladysycamore · 09-02-2004, 01:43 PM

Listening to a cool 80s net station on WINAMP right now:
http://www.winamp.com/

Oh dear...now they are playing "Self Control" by Laura Brannigan...kinda weird listening to it now, and I used to like this song.

Clodfobble · 09-02-2004, 01:49 PM

Ben Folds

Hell yeah. I was just talking with my husband the other night about Ben Folds Five--are they still together?

Undertoad · 09-02-2004, 02:08 PM

No, they broke up. Ben put out a good-but-not-great solo album. Since then apparently he has not officially released any new material, but he's snuck tidbits of mp3s out or something - I'm not sure, but I think I heard it was brilliant. How's that for confusion.

jdbutler · 09-02-2004, 02:17 PM

[quote=Radar]I actually won a free trip to see Depeche Mode years ago from a radio station that wanted to see who would do the most freaky stunt to win them.

OK, I'll be the one to bite...Tell us what the stunt was.

09-01-2004, 08:48 PM	#33
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	The Clash ,guns of brixton, rudie can't fail, the magnificent seven, ghetto defendant , Most any thing from the B52's The talking heads , Oh and i had a long run with the Police when i was in Cali. __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

09-01-2004, 10:57 PM	#34
novice Ignorance is bliss and I'm orgasmic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perth, australia Posts: 296	1980-Crazy Little Thing Called Love- Queen 1981-Counting The Beat- The Swingers 1982-I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts What about me - Moving Pictures 1983-Africa- Toto 1984-No More Words- Berlin 1985-We Belong- Pat Benetar 1986-Time After Time- Cyndi Lauper 1987-Funky Town- Pseudo Echo 1988-Underneath The Radar- Underworld 1989-Sweet Child Of Mine- Guns 'n' Roses Last edited by novice; 09-01-2004 at 10:59 PM. Reason: stupidness

09-02-2004, 12:14 PM	#39
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Speaking of 80's music, Laura Brannigan just died. Plus Joey Ramone died, the lead singer from the Clash (Joe Strummer) died, Robert Palmer died, Michael Hutchins killed himself, and Rick James died. R.I.P. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

09-02-2004, 12:21 PM	#40
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I also like Depeche Mode, Yaz, The Petshop Boys, Taco (Puttin on the Ritz), Men Without Hats, A-Ha, Yell-O, and most other EuroSynth bands of the era. I actually won a free trip to see Depeche Mode years ago from a radio station that wanted to see who would do the most freaky stunt to win them. I got airfare and VIP tickets for 2, hotel, and spending cash. They even let me extend the stay at no cost in terms of the airplane ticket, but I paid the difference for the hotel and other stuff. I can't believe nobody has mentioned Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Mr. Mister, Kajagoogoo, Herbie Hancock, Bobbie McFarren, etc. yet. Oh, and who could forget Billy Vera and the Beaters? __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin Last edited by Radar; 09-02-2004 at 12:24 PM.

09-02-2004, 01:43 PM	#42
ladysycamore "I may not always be perfect, but I'm always me." Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Sycamore's boxers Posts: 1,341	Listening to a cool 80s net station on WINAMP right now: http://www.winamp.com/ Oh dear...now they are playing "Self Control" by Laura Brannigan...kinda weird listening to it now, and I used to like this song. __________________ "Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken." ~Tagline from the movie "Amistad"~ "The Akan concept of Sankofa: In order to move forward we first have to take a step back. In other words, before we can be prepared for the future, we must comprehend the past." From "We Did It, They Hid It"

09-01-2004, 06:29 PM	#31
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Vienna by Ultravox All the Smiths early stuff. The original Mad World Eurythmics. God I so loved Eurythmics. The album Nineteen Eighty Four was brilliant and on it the song Julia in particular was haunting. Dont know if "The Only way is up" by yazz made it stateside.......Ooooh and how about Ninety nine red balloons ! Lets hear it for the German chick with the wistful voice Strange thing about the eighties...At the time I would have said i didnt like much of the music in the charts, yet I now like much of what I hear from that time. Even the really crap stuff, ahh the lustre of nostalgia.

09-01-2004, 08:26 PM	#32
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	The first time I heard Nina sing 99RedBalloons (in German) I was, um, I was enjoying a "smokable" and I was convinced I had finally gone one toke over the line.

09-02-2004, 12:03 PM	#36
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I loved the German version. It gave me a love of the German language which has lasted my entire life

09-02-2004, 12:09 PM	#37
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Is it nostalgia that makes the 80s music so good, or is it just that the current music is crap? I was a huge Nena fan. I had most of her albums. I was in Germany when 99 Luftballoons came out, and I LOVED it. When I got back home a few months later, it was just being introduced to the US. I couldn't believe it when I heard it on the US radio. And then it climbed up the charts to #1. I loved the Eurythmics. Still buy all their stuff. They have mellowed out along with me, so it's been a good ride together. Dire Straits were awesome too, although they didn't really have the 80s synthesizer sound going for them that much. Pat Benetar. There were tons of bads I listened to in the 80s who I don't think of as 80s bands. Paul Simon, the Boss, etc. They didn't have that distinctive 80s eurosynthesizer sound going for them.

09-02-2004, 12:10 PM	#38
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	And then there were the bad 80s bands. How about "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie someone. Ugh.

09-02-2004, 01:14 PM	#41
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I hereby and will always represent the southern college jangly guitar legion. REM Let's Active Game Theory The dBs Don Dixon And their relatives: Tommy Keene The Replacements The Smithereens Golden Palominos And their dopey cousin: Georgia Satellites And in the 90s, their bright, gifted child: Ben Folds And their hard-working second child: Matthew Sweet And their retarded child who should have been put down: Hootie and the Blowfish

09-02-2004, 01:49 PM	#43
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Ben Folds Hell yeah. I was just talking with my husband the other night about Ben Folds Five--are they still together?

09-02-2004, 02:08 PM	#44
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	No, they broke up. Ben put out a good-but-not-great solo album. Since then apparently he has not officially released any new material, but he's snuck tidbits of mp3s out or something - I'm not sure, but I think I heard it was brilliant. How's that for confusion.

09-02-2004, 02:17 PM	#45
jdbutler If ya cant take a joke, Effya! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 288	[quote=Radar]I actually won a free trip to see Depeche Mode years ago from a radio station that wanted to see who would do the most freaky stunt to win them. OK, I'll be the one to bite...Tell us what the stunt was. __________________ Phineas J. Twunt

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