Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#93) Sir Kenny Loggins – Danger Zone

April 14, 2017By Patrick Moran

Let’s make one thing abundantly clear before proceeding. When  on the pages of MoranAlytics you’ll refer to Kenny Loggins as “Sir” Kenny Loggins.  You’ll do so without fail.  Neglecting to address the utlimate movie soundtrack performer of all the times as anything other than Sir Kenny Loggins will find you eternally banished in these eyes. If … Read More

Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#96) Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach

April 11, 2017By Patrick Moran

There’s two things I recall so vividly when “Papa Don’t Preach” was released in 1986—Instantaneously it turned into one of my favorite Madonna songs (with plenty of other contenders), and even more so the total shit-storm it caused from haters protestors. Critics in general and women particularly lost their damn minds over some of the lyrics— … Read More

Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#98) Steve Perry – Oh Sherrie

April 9, 2017By Patrick Moran

To no avail in 1984, a then 13-year old Patrick Moran frantically tried to score a girlfriend named Sherrie for the sole purpose  of singing Steve Perry’s “Oh Sherrie” to her. Some 32 years later my buddy Tony hit the Sherrie jackpot, tho he insists on the Frankie Valli “Sherry Baby” reference instead—whatta waste. For … Read More

Let’s Countdown The Best 100 Songs Of The 80s

April 6, 2017By Patrick Moran

I’m rather obsessed with 80s music and unapologetic about it.  If we’re at the club and you hear Debbie Gibson’s “Only in my Dreams” on the jukebox, look no further when seeking the perpetrator. It was my dollar that paid for 3 minutes and 44 seconds of awesomeness. You’re welcome. I’ll take Sergio Mendes over … Read More