What song captures the 80's best?

Momopi · Post by **Momopi** » February 12, 2003, 3:02 pm

I was talking with my friends and this subject came up...If you could pick one song that embodies the 80's what song would you say? I came up with "Don't you forget about me" by Simple minds....that song is what the 80's is all about. What song would you guys and gals say?

miir · Post by **miir** » February 12, 2003, 3:04 pm

Everyday is Halloween - Ministry

Pretty much summed up the 80s for me.

Ocelott · Post by **Ocelott** » February 12, 2003, 3:04 pm

Have to say...

Dire Straits
Money for Nothing

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » February 12, 2003, 3:08 pm

Take on me - Aha!

Cartalas · Post by **Cartalas** » February 12, 2003, 3:09 pm

I Ran By the Flock of Seagulls or Tainted Love by Soft Cell

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » February 12, 2003, 3:10 pm

/agree Momopi. If I had to pick one and only one, it would be that. Kinda goes hand-in-hand with The Breakfast Club being the movie of the 80's.

Momopi · Post by **Momopi** » February 12, 2003, 3:11 pm

good lord did I ever have the biggest crush on Molly Ringwald ^_^

Baracus · Post by **Baracus** » February 12, 2003, 3:11 pm

Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » February 12, 2003, 3:14 pm

MTV get Off The Air - Dead Kennedys

kurzweil · Post by **kurzweil** » February 12, 2003, 3:17 pm

Yep, Simple Minds.

Although I do recall a massive Depeche Mode phase as well.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » February 12, 2003, 3:17 pm

"Vacation" by the Go Gos
"Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Juior
"Material Girl" by Madonna
"When Doves Cry" Prince

Anything by Culture Club or George Micheal/Wham!

Xyphir · Post by **Xyphir** » February 12, 2003, 3:23 pm

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fu-uhn" - Cindy Lauper
"We Built This City" - Starship
"We're Not Gonna Take It" - Twisted Sister
"Red Red Wine" - UB40
"Hungry Like the Wolf" - Duran Duran
"Relax" - Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Arsecn · Post by **Arsecn** » February 12, 2003, 3:24 pm

The Clash - "Rock the Casbah"

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » February 12, 2003, 3:24 pm

Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne

Came off his first album, released in 1980. Truly started out the decade with a big F'en bang!

Atokal · Post by **Atokal** » February 12, 2003, 3:24 pm

Jump - Van Halen
Back in Black - AC/DC

St Elmos Fire - movie in addition to the Breakfast Club.

Kindo · Post by **Kindo** » February 12, 2003, 3:24 pm

Pour Some Sugar on Me - Def Leppard

miir · Post by **miir** » February 12, 2003, 3:25 pm

Arsecn wrote:The Clash - "Rock the Casbah"

Yeah that's a good one.

Some BAD songs from the 80s:

Dirty Diana
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Kokomo
She's Like the Wind
Never Gonna Give You Up

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » February 12, 2003, 3:27 pm

"We Didn't Start the Fire" - Billy Joel

sarlen · Post by **sarlen** » February 12, 2003, 3:28 pm

Manfred Mann..Lies (All through the 80's)

For a song that was writen in 1980 and recorded in 81 its right on target for the whole decade.

Masekle · Post by **Masekle** » February 12, 2003, 3:32 pm

Wang chung
Rick James
Tiffany
Men at work
Wierd Al
Roy Orbison
Commadores
Robert Palmer
Loverboy

miir · Post by **miir** » February 12, 2003, 3:35 pm

Masekle wrote:Wang chung
Rick James
Tiffany
Men at work
Wierd Al
Roy Orbison
Commadores
Robert Palmer
Loverboy

If you could pick one song that embodies the 80's what song would you pick

Masekle · Post by **Masekle** » February 12, 2003, 3:36 pm

Robert Palmer Addictited to love

Dexail · Post by **Dexail** » February 12, 2003, 3:37 pm

was going to say Wang Chung also, but I agree with Kindo. Pour some sugar on me was my favorite song back in High School

Masekle · Post by **Masekle** » February 12, 2003, 3:38 pm

Dance hall days was a cool song

We cant forget Culture club =)

Millie · Post by **Millie** » February 12, 2003, 3:45 pm

"Every Breath You Take," by the Police.

Or possibly Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round."

Jesalynn · Post by **Jesalynn** » February 12, 2003, 3:50 pm

I love almost everything that came out in the 80's, narrowing it down it's hard to say, but for me the true 80's song would be:

"Gloria" Only reason I say this is my mom used to go around singing it in the house and would drive me and my siblings mad, and make the dog howl.

noel · Post by **noel** » February 12, 2003, 3:50 pm

Definitely:

Aha! - Take on Me

miir · Post by **miir** » February 12, 2003, 3:51 pm

Millie wrote:Or possibly Dire Straits' "You Spin Me Round."

Dont you mean Dead or Alive?

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » February 12, 2003, 3:56 pm

Couple I guess, couldn't pick one

Come on Eileen
Our House
Relax
Don't You Forget About Me

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » February 12, 2003, 4:03 pm

For the 90's, there's really no ther choice than "Smells like Teen Spirit". That song and style was a breath of fresh air. We need another musical revolution soon.

Hayley · Post by **Hayley** » February 12, 2003, 4:03 pm

"If You Leave" by OMD from the very classic Pretty In Pink

Even though we hate him now, you gotta give credit to Michael Jackson's Thriller album. That embodied everything that was 80s right down to a dance (Moonwalk) and clothing (silver gloves, red jacket)

Shaerra · Post by **Shaerra** » February 12, 2003, 4:11 pm

The Buggles - Video killed the radio star.

Millie · Post by **Millie** » February 12, 2003, 4:13 pm

miir wrote:
Millie wrote:Or possibly Dire Straits' "You Spin Me Round."
Dont you mean Dead or Alive?

Yeah, actually.

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » February 12, 2003, 4:15 pm

Dogs of War - Pink Floyd
Winsome Smile - Chris Smither

Economically, musically and socially the 80s were a cesspit.

"The 80s were a waste of time" - Joe Walsh

Amen

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » February 12, 2003, 4:42 pm

Aabidano wrote:Dogs of War - Pink Floyd
Winsome Smile - Chris Smither

Economically, musically and socially the 80s were a cesspit.

"The 80s were a waste of time" - Joe Walsh

Amen

You can find good and bad music in any decade. Then again, since it's all subjective, who really cares.
Socially the 80's were bad? How so

noel · Post by **noel** » February 12, 2003, 4:44 pm

Fairweather Pure wrote:For the 90's, there's really no other choice than "Smells like Teen Spirit". That song and style was a breath of fresh air. We need another musical revolution soon.

I couldn't agree with you more.

Deward · Post by **Deward** » February 12, 2003, 4:49 pm

Gotta agree with Shaerra.

Video Killed The Radio Star.

No other song really came right out and said what the 80's did to music more than this song.

Deward

masteen · Post by **masteen** » February 12, 2003, 4:52 pm

Either "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell or "I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls is the song that most epitomizes that decade.

However, the best song from the 80's, IMO, is "Atomic" by Blondie

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » February 12, 2003, 4:54 pm

Aranuil wrote:
Fairweather Pure wrote:For the 90's, there's really no other choice than "Smells like Teen Spirit". That song and style was a breath of fresh air. We need another musical revolution soon.
I couldn't agree with you more.

Good call on Smells Like Teen Spirit for the 90's.

70's < 90's < 80's

00's? Jury's still out.

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » February 12, 2003, 4:56 pm

I hated the 80's, and not just because my adolescence spanned the decade. It was a very materialistic decade. The celebratory spirit of the 70's and the deepening self-consciousness of the 90's were far more enjoyable.

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » February 12, 2003, 4:56 pm

Deward wrote: No other song really came right out and said what the 80's did to music more than this song.
Deward

MTV did it, not the 80's. Besides, what time of day do you have to watch now just to see a fucking video on MTV anyhow?

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » February 12, 2003, 4:58 pm

Lalanae wrote:I hated the 80's, and not just because my adolescence spanned the decade. It was a very materialistic decade. The celebratory spirit of the 70's and the deepening self-consciousness of the 90's were far more enjoyable.

As opposed to what, now? The 90's? You can spend more to dress ratty than you could on Izods. The whole decade wasn't some Ratpack flick you know.

Burke · Post by **Burke** » February 12, 2003, 5:01 pm

"Somebody's Watching Me"- Rockwell

But that is just because I'm paranoid.

Gurugurumaki · Post by **Gurugurumaki** » February 12, 2003, 5:03 pm

"Maneater"-Harl and Oates '81

It is thes bomb!!!!

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » February 12, 2003, 5:04 pm

Who said anything about costs? The 80's are NOTORIOUSLY known as a decade of materialistic attitudes. The baby boomer generation was chin deep in career advancement, aspiring to be rich. Shows like Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous were popular. Fashion trends, despite what you think, were NOT cheap. I remember my parents wailing about the expensive parachute pants, Guess jeans, Swatch watches, Liz Claiborne purses etc that teens demanded. The 90's were far more laid back as far as style and expense. Hello, grunge?

masteen · Post by **masteen** » February 12, 2003, 5:11 pm

Chidoro wrote:Besides, what time of day do you have to watch now just to see a fucking video on MTV anyhow?

My guess is between Noon and 4PM EST, because I've never had a job where I wasn't working those hours, and I haven't seen a video (not counting TRL which is 100% shit) in years.

Ajran · Post by **Ajran** » February 12, 2003, 5:20 pm

"Dirty Laundry"

Post by **Sylvus** » February 12, 2003, 5:26 pm

masteen wrote:
Chidoro wrote:Besides, what time of day do you have to watch now just to see a fucking video on MTV anyhow?
My guess is between Noon and 4PM EST, because I've never had a job where I wasn't working those hours, and I haven't seen a video (not counting TRL which is 100% shit) in years.

Most nights MTV shows videos from like 1 or 2am-6am. That's 4 or 5 solid hours right there!

Skunki · Post by **Skunki** » February 12, 2003, 5:29 pm

"White Lines"

Ok well it might be late 70s im not really sure. but they played this song at every single frickin jr/high school dance that ever took place in the 80s!

Luvinn · Post by **Luvinn** » February 12, 2003, 5:35 pm

That momopi is ok
But Naala sucks!!!!
I h8 naala!