This is the fourth and final Hall & Oates entry in this countdown, joining I Can’t Go For That (No. 100), You Make My Dreams Come True (69) and Maneater (46). So what earns the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo the distinction of joining Madonna as the only four-timers (to this point) on the … Read More
There weren’t many female rock groups in the 80s capable of producing a superb rock power ballad. Ok, there were zero female rock groups in the 80s capable of producing a superb rock power ballad. All except for Heart—-of course. The 2013 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame prepared a virtual smorgasbord … Read More
Before jumping into particulars and anecdotes about “Power of Love”, let me preface this entry by saying Huey Lewis & The News’ “Sports” album is among a tiny handful of my most cherished 80s albums. For me anyway it rivals Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, Prince’s “Purple Rain” and Lionel Richie’s “Can’t Slow Down” as the decade’s … Read More
That drum beat tho. I don’t care how cheesy and overall meaningless “Mickey” by Toni Basil is. I loved it and its catchy chorus when it hit radio in 1982 as a 11-year old, and I still get down with it today. I also cherished the music video, which likely was south of $300 to … Read More
If you want to be the one that categorizes “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” as Cyndi Lauper’s signature song you’re within your rights. However, I have but one ditty of hers on this countdown and which one for me is a no-brainer. “Time After Time” is an exquisite love song. With the exception of my … Read More
