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by tdswift89
I know ABC has to be in the top 10. Just saying.
I love the intro not only because I enjoy lots of Randy's post Eagle's solo stuff, but also because I have a few songs I vaguely recall I'm trying to track down. I remember MTV playing this weird video and teh name of the song is called "Kissing With Confidence". I know nothing else about the song, but have not given up hope of tracking it down.
I love "Overkill", both the original version as well as the Colin Haye solo version he did acoustically. In the 80's "Down Under" was my favorite, but I think "Overkill" has aged much better.
Excellent job, I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
Tim S
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Apr 26 '06
9:42 pm PDT
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by flamepillar
Oh man, I am completely jealous! =) Your story about finding a long-lost song was completely awesome. Reminds me of back in the day when one of my teachers was flipping through the stations, and passed by a song that I only heard about 3 seconds of, but piece by piece was able to remember the entire thing. It only took me I guess two years to discover that the song was "These Dreams" by Heart, a song that I will never tire of, no matter how much I hear it. It really makes you wonder, though, how in the world did we find out about these songs before we had the internet? By golly, I just can't imagine.
Sometimes it was sheer luck though, too. Absolute LUCK of the most unimaginable kind. This one time, I heard "Heartbreaker" by Dionne Warwick (another personal fave) and not even a WEEK later, I'm checking out some of my Dad's Various Artist tapes, I see a song on one of them called "Heartbreaker" and I wonder, could it be the same song? Sure as heckfire, it was. So I guess you could say that before we had the internet, we had luck. And the occasional Billboard Hot 100 reference book.
Looking forward to seeing what kind of Hall & Oates stuff you picked. I can't even decide which song of theirs to cheer for, although I guess if I had to pick one, it would be "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)".
I also figure Erasure will be making an appearance any second now =)
Excellent list so far! Why "What Is Love" isn't on my top 100 love songs is a complete mystery to me right now.
FP
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Apr 26 '06
5:26 am PDT
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Whee! (Reply to this comment)
by angienic2001
An 80s music countdown, good stuff! "Overkill", "The Ghost In You" (what a pretty song), "Break My Stride"...not a bad start so far. Also liking the little tidbits of information, too-wasn't aware Jules Shear was responsible for the Bangles song or that Matthew Wilder worked on Tragic Kingdom. Interesting. Some songs in here I personally don't care for, like the Donna Summer one (though I do remember hearing it on an 80s tape my sister and I used to play a LOT as kids), but eh, hey, to each their own :). If I see groups like Crowded House or U2 or whatever in here at some point, I will be a very, very happy camper.
Looking forward to the next installments of this list, will enjoy seeing what other good 80s stuff could show up here. Really, this decade gets bashed a bit too often-there were many great songs from this time period, there really were.
Also, I'm with panguitch-a countdown of the greatest synth/new wave/modern rock songs would RULE *Nods*.
Angela
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Apr 25 '06
1:35 pm PDT
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Re: I never sleep alone (Reply to this comment)
by plorentz
Andy-
This list certainly has the seeds of that modern rock/synth pop list you dream of... and I could totally see it happening (I already have an idea of what my top 5 would be). I certainly don't hope I die doing it. But if I do die doing it, I hope I get to meet Ian Curtis.
-Paul
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Apr 25 '06
1:27 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Thoughts (Reply to this comment)
by speeddemon531
Now that you've heard Cherrelle's version, it's time for you to download the Mariah Carey version, which is basically her vocals over the original Jam/Lewis track. Trainwreck city.
I propose we have an offspring competition featuring Mama Wolfgramm Versus Momma DeBarge. I think there's like 30 children between them.
I have "Rio". used to have "Ragged Tiger" on vinyl. Never felt that I needed the first album much. Maybe it I find it cheap somewhere...
..Salivating at the thought of the next installment...
Mike
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Apr 25 '06
1:19 pm PDT
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I never sleep alone (Reply to this comment)
by panguitch
my dreams become so real to me.
Paul, I have to say that as enjoyable as this was, it only made me realize how ecstatic I'd be to see a top 100 synth/alternative/new wave/modern rock from you. Perhaps then you wouldn't have to leave out West End Girls, the first song I ever truly loved.
Perhaps constructing such a list would bring you to your deathbed, and with your passing breath you'd mouth the name of your number one. If so, I'd like to be there when it happens.
-Andy
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Apr 25 '06
1:14 pm PDT
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Excellent Job... (Reply to this comment)
by russianraiderz
indeed...I hope to see my favorite 80's pop single at least in the top ten...oh well, I eagerly await the rest of the list
Peace
~M~
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Apr 24 '06
8:04 pm PDT
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G'Day :) (Reply to this comment)
by the_motleykid
I just want to say I loved the list, and I am really looking forward to the rest of your choices.
You're not the only one who likes 'Break My Stride'! While I enjoy the original, the version Unique II recorded would be my favorite.
Take care,
KR!$
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Apr 24 '06
7:25 pm PDT
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Re: Thoughts (Reply to this comment)
by plorentz
Okay Mike-
I went and downloaded Cherrelle's version, and I love it. Thanks for the tip!
But I think I still like Robert Palmer's better if only because it's so damn subversive.
-Paul
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Apr 24 '06
7:15 pm PDT
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Re: Overkill (Reply to this comment)
by plorentz
Ulfson-
I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves "Overkill". And being a Men at Work freak, I had fully intended to put it higher, but then so many other good songs got in the way. It's hard out here for a pim- err- Epinionator.
-Paul
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Apr 24 '06
6:36 pm PDT
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Re: What is Love? (Reply to this comment)
by plorentz
Andrew-
I actually had your mental health in mind when I considered making this list, which is why I scrapped my initial plan of counting down the Top 100 songs by Howard Jones and Rick Springfield (with a bonus track by Journey at #27).
-Paul
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Apr 24 '06
6:34 pm PDT
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Re: Thoughts (Reply to this comment)
by plorentz
Mikey-
98. "Overkill", MAW's finest moment? Hardly. Might actually be the single of theirs I like LEAST ("It's a Mistake" might be my favorite). What is Colin Hay saying after "day after day"?
"Day after day, it reappears." So singeth Sir Colin of the Hay. I think "It's a Mistake" is a fantastic song, but then when it comes to Colin Hay and Men at Work, I say that about just about every song. "Overkill" gives me shivers though. And more than any other Men at Work song, it still really speaks to me on a personal level that isn't just ha, ha, isn't this fun and goofy? It reminds me most of my "troubled" days back in Waukesha - that vague, sick, depressed feeling I had all the time.
97. I HATE HATE HATE "Break My Stride". Just saying.
Well, I guess every party needs a pooper. My 45 of this practically hid when it saw me coming.
96. "You musta heard it from my best friend/She's always talkin' when she should be liss-a-nin'!". Man, do I love that song. Poor Momma Wolfgramm. 17 kids?? Good Lord. Those Tongans keep busy.
Isn't that crazy. Even crazier is I could swear that when this song was popular, there were only 13 Wolfgram's.
93. My favorite Lisa Lisa song as well. Is "Straight To The Sky" still on CD? Do you know she's my Myspace friend? Would it be appropriate to leave her a comment about her gigantasorous bazongas?
I think you actually made that comment on my review of this CD. I'm not sure that it's still in print, but it's pretty easily available used. My copy was, like, 2 bucks.
92. Hmmm..haven't heard "New Moon" in ages. I really should get a copy of "Seven & The Ragged Tiger".
"Seven and the Ragged Tiger" was remastered a couple years ago, so that's cool, but it's a sub-par record aside from the singles. "Duran Duran" and "Rio" (both also remastered) are better bets if you don't already have them (although I'm sure you do).
87. First British rap? "West End Girls"? Ahhh...obviously you forgot Wham!'s first album. Hmmm...that gives me an idea...
I didn't exactly say first British rap. But, yes, "West End Girls" is the first credible, unembarrassing British rap that you don't have to scourge yourself after listening to. (I confess, though, I liked "Young Guns" when I was little.
86. Are you really naked? Can I see?
A. Absolutely. B. Mmmmmm... Nah, maybe not such a good idea.
84. That might be the most rockin' Kool & The Gang song ever. And lookee here, I brought my copy of Kool's Greatest Hits to work with me! On it goes...
Greatest Hits? Pahh. I've got In the Heart on CD. Got it on Ebay a couple years ago. I've got 11 Kool & the Gang studio albums. You say "redundant". I say "purist". This really is a rocking song though. Totally blastable. ("Emergency" is a personal favorite too.)
83. For the longest time, I was like "This is the Pointer Sisters? But it's a man singing!". The vocal arrangement on this song is awesome.
Ditto that experience. I didn't believe it 'til I heard it from Casey. Casey is all things good and right.
81. As much as I like Palmer's detached vocal performance on this song, I think the original version (by Cherrelle, produced by Jam & Lewis) is much better.
You're testing me, aren't you? I haven't heard Cherrelle's version... yet. But someday... someday soon, I will. (Eyebrow raise). And then! Then! Then, you'll be sorry.
See you in the next round.
-Paul
I thought about putting together a list like this for a long time. Can't wait for the next installment.
Mike
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Apr 24 '06
6:32 pm PDT
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Overkill (Reply to this comment)
by Ulfson
I love that you put this song on your list but I personally would've ranked it much higher.
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Apr 24 '06
4:18 pm PDT
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What is Love? (Reply to this comment)
by bob_tomato
This list is teh Love.
And these are just the first twenty of one hundred? Eighty more masterful picks still to come? I'm in heaven - and in serious danger of OD'ing on this little bit of (eighties) snow ;)
I wanna know what love is - I want you to show me.
Andrew
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Apr 24 '06
1:10 pm PDT
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Thoughts (Reply to this comment)
by speeddemon531
Oh, Plorentz, keeper of all things pop. I have a couple of questions and comments.
98. "Overkill", MAW's finest moment? Hardly. Might actually be the single of theirs I like LEAST ("It's a Mistake" might be my favorite). What is Colin Hay saying after "day after day"?
97. I HATE HATE HATE "Break My Stride". Just saying.
96. "You musta heard it from my best friend/She's always talkin' when she should be liss-a-nin'!". Man, do I love that song. Poor Momma Wolfgramm. 17 kids?? Good Lord. Those Tongans keep busy.
93. My favorite Lisa Lisa song as well. Is "Straight To The Sky" still on CD? Do you know she's my Myspace friend? Would it be appropriate to leave her a comment about her gigantasorous bazongas?
92. Hmmm..haven't heard "New Moon" in ages. I really should get a copy of "Seven & The Ragged Tiger".
87. First British rap? "West End Girls"? Ahhh...obviously you forgot Wham!'s first album. Hmmm...that gives me an idea...
86. Are you really naked? Can I see?
84. That might be the most rockin' Kool & The Gang song ever. And lookee here, I brought my copy of Kool's Greatest Hits to work with me! On it goes...
83. For the longest time, I was like "This is the Pointer Sisters? But it's a man singing!". The vocal arrangement on this song is awesome.
81. As much as I like Palmer's detached vocal performance on this song, I think the original version (by Cherrelle, produced by Jam & Lewis) is much better.
I thought about putting together a list like this for a long time. Can't wait for the next installment.
Mike
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Apr 24 '06
12:29 pm PDT
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