Whats Your Favourite 80s Tune

19-12-2008 3:00am

brian ireland wrote: »

I was thinking about making a CD for my Car, I want one that will last a few months without me skipping tracks. Looking for some ideas for timeless 80s Tunes.
Kane gang Closest Thing To Heaven is the first track

simple minds - alive and kicking.
great tune.

tenpole tudor - swords of a thousand men

the teardrop explodes-reward

the ruts - staring at the rude boys

vienna as someone earlier suggested is an excellent choice

brian ireland · 20-12-2008 12:25am

Its ironic but the songs we loved in the 80s will be lyrically adaptable for now!! UB40 1 in ten. this song was written about the dole in the uk in the 80s. 1 in ten was on the dole. And UB40 took the name ( UB40 was the name on the forum you fill out to claim benefit ) Today they predicted that soon 10% will sign on in Ireland. how many more 80s tunes that where written back then could have been written today....

Bye the Bye I am listening to the script at the moment.. Kick Ass Irish Band!!!!!!!!!!! B

Tomohawk · 20-12-2008 1:13am

Feels Like Heaven - Fiction Factory
Captain of her Heart - Double
Story of the Blues - The Mighty Wah (still relevent today lyrically)
Getting away with it - Electronic

here's some Irish pop songs for you:
Rythm Method - The Fountainhead (Dun Laoghaire)
My Friend John - Those Nervous Animals (Sligo)
Canvas Of Life - Minor Detail (1983 from Bray)
Dancing Without You - Barry Warner (1987 from Limerick)

Kevster · 20-12-2008 2:10pm

There are many that come to mind, but the best one that's on the tip of my tongue right now is:

Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On earth

Nolanger · 20-12-2008 3:33pm

brian ireland wrote: »

And UB40 took the name ( UB40 was the name on the forum you fill out to claim benefit )

Ours is called a UP20.

brian ireland · 20-12-2008 5:07pm

Nolanger wrote: »

Ours is called a UP20.

Not too sure if sounds as catchy!!!!!

I am the UP20
A number on a list
I am the UP20
Even though I don`t exist
Nobody knows me
Even though i`m always there
A statistic, a reminder
Of a world that doesn`t care

My arms enfold the dole queue
Malnutrition dulls my hair
My eyes are black and lifeless
With an underprivileged stare
I`m the beggar on the corner
Will no-one spare a dime?
I`m the child that never learns to read
`cause no-one spared the time

(chorus)

I am the UP20 .... etc

I`m the murderer and the victim
The licence with the gun
I`m a sad and bruised old lady
In an ally in a slum
I`m a middle aged businessman
With chronic heart disease
I`m another teenaged suicide
In a street that has no trees

(chorus)

I am the UP20 .... etc

I`m a starving third world mother
A refugee without a home
I`m a house wife hooked on valium
I`m a pensioner alone
I`m a cancer ridden spectre
Covering the earth
I`m another hungry baby
I`m an accident of birth.

brian ireland · 20-12-2008 5:11pm

Tomohawk wrote: »

Feels Like Heaven - Fiction Factory
Captain of her Heart - Double
Story of the Blues - The Mighty Wah (still relevent today lyrically)
Getting away with it - Electronic

here's some Irish pop songs for you:
Rythm Method - The Fountainhead (Dun Laoghaire)
My Friend John - Those Nervous Animals (Sligo)
Canvas Of Life - Minor Detail (1983 from Bray)
Dancing Without You - Barry Warner (1987 from Limerick)

Do you remember a Dublin Band, can't remember their name.. The song went " 5 honors and a 175, an education and a license to drive"

Ruu_Old · 20-12-2008 5:21pm

Laura Branigan-Self Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbj-SXbg37w

The Beat-Mirror in the Bathroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGRbOcIGXy8

Call Me-Go West
Owner of a Lonely Heart-Yes
Life's what you make it-Talk Talk

I could go on and on!

Diabhal Beag · 20-12-2008 6:46pm

Funkytown FTW

Nolanger · 20-12-2008 7:08pm

Ruu wrote: »

Laura Branigan-Self Control

A cover version of a Euro-disco tune.
Original's better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18-VNpTgANA

Lirange · 21-12-2008 12:47pm

Speaking of superior original versions.

Thelma Houston > The Communards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWjBl5sRhuk

Lirange · 21-12-2008 1:09pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt9bCMUTA3U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJP2PH8WKaI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQcQnDFhjxo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_wzi-kTVOI

Scubadevils · 21-12-2008 5:25pm

Blancmange - Living on the Ceiling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ynzdmnq0yQ

Frankie Knuckles - Your Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht2qWJhtqiI

Men At Work - Down Under

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNT7uZf7lew

Kate Bush - Cloudbusting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRHA9W-zExQ

A handful anyway

Nolanger · 21-12-2008 7:16pm

Never got into the charts here but the best of the synthpop tunes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP3uTOkbBeI&feature=related

brian ireland · 21-12-2008 7:56pm

Nolanger wrote: »

Never got into the charts here but the best of the synthpop tunes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP3uTOkbBeI&feature=related

Never heard that one before!! It catchy!!! I mean 80s Catchy

brian ireland · 23-12-2008 10:58pm

This is great thanks for all you replies. Might compile this CD and sell it!!!

CDfm · 23-12-2008 11:01pm

Ashes to Ashes by Bowie - industrial before industrial and a kick ass video.

Bod1 · 24-12-2008 12:12am

ABC "look of love"
Freur "Doot Doot"
Swansway "Soultrain"
The The "This is the day
The Beat "Save it for Later"
Bomb the Bass "Beat this"
The Beatmasters "Hey DJ, I can't dance"
S-Express "Hey Music Lover
Roxy Music "Avalon"
Cock Robin "Just Around the Corner"
Then Jerico "The Motive"
Big Country "In a Big Country"

brian ireland · 02-01-2009 9:31pm

Bod1 wrote: »

ABC "look of love"
Freur "Doot Doot"

Big Country "In a Big Country"

Top of the BUS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opaeNiiizxo

RichTea · 03-01-2009 12:20am

Take on Me by A-Ha (surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet as far as I can see)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m571d_DbWZo

Insect Overlord · 03-01-2009 1:41am

RichTea wrote: »

Take on Me by A-Ha (surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet as far as I can see)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m571d_DbWZo

tinkletoes wrote: »

Take on me A-ha

or

Rebel Yell -Billy Idol

Posted 12/12/08

Sorry to burst your bubble!

RichTea · 03-01-2009 1:00pm

An Fhile wrote: »

Posted 12/12/08

Sorry to burst your bubble!

Well I've never..

Chalk up some classic Tears for Fears onto the list.

Everybody Wants to Rule the World and Don't You Forget About Me.

irish_bob · 03-01-2009 7:36pm

don henly , boys of summer
new order , blue monday
simple minds , dont you forget about me
m.a.r.s , pump up the volume
the smiths , how soon is now
black box , ride on time
michael jackson , billie jean
madona , into the groove
u2 , still havent found what im lookin for
frankie goes to hollywood , relax

KnifeWRENCH · 03-01-2009 9:29pm

Just a few off the top of my head:

Blondie - Call Me
Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime
Suzanne Vega - Luka
Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
Band Aid (the ORIGINAL) - Do They Know It's Christmas?
Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?
U2 - With Or Without You

minxie · 03-01-2009 9:42pm

arthurs theme: christopher cross
relax: frankie goes to hollywood
never tear us apart: inxs
jack and diane: john cougar
woman: john lennon
where the streets have no name: u2

Hermy · 03-01-2009 11:32pm

Don't know if any of these have been mentioned yet:

Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
Joe Jackson - Steppin Out
Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
Blue Nile - Tinseltown In The Rain
The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary

humberklog · 05-01-2009 7:55pm

I'm sure this was playing in Pine lodge over the new year.
The Pirahna's. Thom Harke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8U-I0RH8Cc

adamb92 · 05-01-2009 8:01pm

Axel Foley by Harold Faltermeyer!:D
(Beverly Hills Cop music

)

davylee · 05-01-2009 8:31pm

toto - hold the line and rosanna
dire straits - brothers in arms

JaneyMc · 06-01-2009 10:57am

Devo - Whip It

Hermy · 06-01-2009 11:08am

Blow Monkeys - Digging Your Scene

S.I.R · 06-01-2009 12:44pm

The messege by grand master flash and the furious five:
" its like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder how i keep from going under "

in the air to night by phil collins

Get yer air drums out !!

anything really by either guns n roses or the late thin lizzy/grand slam

hmmm

Rick astley gets in their ofcourse.

men at work's land down under...

toto's hold the line & africa...

The Breaks by kurtis blow

erm...

roxanne and messege in a bottle by the police also

JP Liz · 06-01-2009 1:49pm

Nena - 99 Red Balloons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14IRDDnEPR4

humberklog · 06-01-2009 4:41pm

Orange JUice - Rip It Up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBikNb5oEcU

sexmag · 06-01-2009 4:46pm

brian ireland wrote: »

I was thinking about making a CD for my Car, I want one that will last a few months without me skipping tracks. Looking for some ideas for timeless 80s Tunes.
Kane gang Closest Thing To Heaven is the first track

Men without hats-the safety dance or adam ant-stand and deliver