Josie probably shouldn’t have opted to go on a vacation far away from her residence, because her boyfriend is unequivocally locked into cheating on her. There’s no denying this as the biggest takeaway from The Outfield’s 1985 smash hit “Your Love”; a semi one-hit wonder from the band. I mean, they technically also charted with … Read More
There’s a plethora of worthy candidates, but Devo belongs on any marketing poster for biggest one-hit wonders in the 1980s. With all due respect to the band and I’m not exaggerating here, I never heard a Devo song before “Whip It” nor did I afterwards. Don’t let that take away from my admiration of this … Read More
Contrary to popular belief, this isn’t a countdown of my favorite 100 Madonna songs from the 80s, despite her already appearing for a third time over these first 17 selections. “Papa Don’t Preach” (86) and “Borderline” (88) have made their presence felt on the list, and now “Like A Prayer” comes in a bit higher. … Read More
I’m speaking only for myself here but there’s a handful of songs that categorically personify 80s musical culture. For me, “Jack and Diane” is unquestionably one of them. In 1982 John Cougar, before he became John Cougar Mellancamp released this song and I was instantly drawn in the first time I heard it (as an … Read More
I understood when launching my countdown of favorite 80s songs occasions will rise where those following will fire up their laptop or cell phones, see my latest entry and immediately think “fucking seriously”? I’m willing to bet this one of them. I have a very close buddy who married roughly four years ago and (amazingly) … Read More
“Only in my Dreams” is neck and neck with “Foolish Beat” for the honor of being my favorite Debbie Gibson song, and the latter narrowly wins. Don’t get me wrong— “Only in my Dreams” is great. But man, for me “Foolish Beat” was the goods. I wasn’t ashamed as a high schooler nor am I … Read More
Look, I can liter my countdown with Madonna songs and hardly anyone would protest. She’s music royalty and it began in the 80s. Here’s a spoiler —you’ve already seen Madonna prior to this entry and it won’t be the last time either, not by a longshot. I can give you intelligent culturally –charged, enlightened explanations … Read More
I loved this song so much more before June 10, 2007. Don’t get me wrong, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” was hardly an underground cult sensation when the band first released off their Escape album in 1981. The song cracked the Billboard top ten and was popular. But not that popular. It was always an anthem … Read More
If you’re not into processing the lyrics and (understandably) absorbed in the catchy beats of the drum, you wouldn’t recognize “Heat of the Moment” is fundamentally a 3-minute, 50-second apology—a damn good one at that. The band’s lead vocalist and bass player, John Wetton said so himself. In a 2014 interview with Songfacts.com Wetton said … Read More
I never particularly wanted to like this song. There were rock power ballads here and there I appreciated from the 80s, but for the most part I was a pop/cheese guy. Til this day I scarcely comprehend what this song is even about. Still, I just couldn’t help but dig “Sister Christian”, a lot. Call … Read More
