...taking up 99.99% of the bed

Hehehe

True. And a popcorn bowl on the side.

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By plopping on the commode right in front of you for a nice long pee.
yikes!

... Anything else that might happen is just between consenting adults.

She'll also:
Cook breakfast, take you out to lunch, and people will genuinely tell you about that 'look in her eyes when she's besides you" (aka the Look of Love)

LOL.  I think that video may have summed up everything awful about the 80's quite nicely.

But I think this one is a pretty good contender as well (see link).

I'm so glad that eyepatch look didn't catch on.  Using both my eyes my vision isn't that great.  If I had to wear an eyepatch just to be cool there would a lot of falling down stairs.  I'm not sacrificing my depth perception solely for fashion's sake...
 

I LOVED the 80's and its sooooooo HOT out here Ill send you a song! Ive BTW had a couple of times weddings happen between my gals and clients so. Its definetly possible

 
tyvm,P.T.

If she starts leaving stuff, lots of stuff, you are definitely in trouble.

Though I think it's awesome that PT has had Hourly Companions have been turned into a Lifelong Companions, and I hope that's still working out for them, the 1908s music deserves its own thread.  

For thos old enough to remember the music:  

We still had Pink Floyd, Dire Straits & Queen.... touring! Then we got REM, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson's Thriller, and Weird Al Yankovic among a host of others... so for me the 80s had the best music.  Fuck Nirvana and most of Seattle grunge!

I do however, vote the Harlem Shuffle by the Rolling Stones for worst song of that decade. Not even worth the link!

My vote for greatest song of the 1980s below.

"World serves its own needs, listen to your heart bleed
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
Feeling pretty psyched"

yeah.... somebody try to argue that Michael Stipe was not on some Good Shit back then. Double Dragon Dare Ya!

Point of this thread is - Best and Worst Song of the 1980s.... your picks? Please include a link to your favorite.

I used to DJ a bit at Good Old Days on 285/Roswell rd.. Loved that place.. I could list 50 songs!

 
tyvm,P.T.

Sorry bballs, I didn't mean to hijack your thread - but Harry, you started this music discussion... not me.

I do have some very good memories of the 80's but you've got to admit much bad music and fashion came out of that era.  I think folks were too coked up to notice though.  

I love "End of the world" - excellent pick.  Fun, crazy, iconic - good stuff.  Speaking of REM I think "Nightswimming" is one of their most underrated songs.  It is just brilliant.

The worst song is easy.
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
http://youtu.be/L87DDH3pWN0

Not only the worst song of the 80's it is in the running for worst song of all time.  

Ironically, it's on some folks list of best songs of the 80's.  To which I say to those people you can no longer make any lists.  Ever.  Well, with the exception of "Here is a list of the ways I have no talent for musical appreciation."

It just shows that people can mistake being familiar with a song (good god how they loved to play it on the radio) with actually thinking the song is good.  Or even tolerable.  Or even music.

The best song is really tough as there was some really good music in the 80's (despite all the bad).

My number one pick would have to be
The Cure - Pictures of you
http://youtu.be/X8UR2TFUp8w

If I have to choose just one song to sum up all the great things about the 80's this would have to be it.  Beautiful, heartbreaking, melodic, angst-ridden (but in a light hearted way) - it's just the best.

My second runner up would have to be
AC/DC - You shook me all night long
http://youtu.be/zWCINQn6k0s

Ok, sometimes I really do miss leotards and really big hair.  LOL.

My third runner up would be  
The Smiths - How soon is now
http://youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek

Now I'm just cheating.  I know you said only one.

Tainted love AND Come on Eileen!!!! Hate them both. I have Punk Rock roots. I had a record label in the 80's... Murphys Law, Agnostic Front, Token Entry, Warzone just to name a few....

But heres a few more hits from then

No Tears
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GwdHe5nQSQ

Rip It Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESy-Z8vqMrE

Cavern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL45YOtbuy0

Pump Up The Volume
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGPhUr-T6UM

The Message
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4o8TeqKhgY

tyvm,P.T.

ince you have a #2 and #3:

#2 - Princes of the Universe (theme to HIGHLANDER) by Queen  I still love Freddie Mercury's voice but Somebody To Love is a 70s song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEJ8lpCQbyw

#3 - View To A Kill (theme to Bond film of same name) - Duran Duran  
John Taylor's guitar riff combined with the heavy percussion from the orchestra (for me) set the bar for pop/rock--orchestra compilation before Daft Punk did TRON: Legacy - which is the new standard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3pQDMi4W-

I remember that place.  Good hang out.  Good music too.  LOL.

Speaking of English and 80's.  How about Fine Young Cannibals?

A bit cliche now.  But then again so are the 80's.  

Somebody to love.  My favorite as well.  Freddie we'll miss you.

Duran Duran was very hit and miss for me.  Mostly miss.  But when they were on their game they were pretty amazing.
My favorite Duran Duran song (link below) doesn't qualify as it's squarely in the 90's.
Beautiful song though...

LOL - yes I would gladly pay to never hear Tainted Love or Come on Eileen again.  In full disclosure, I liked Come on Eileen when it came out but they played it to death.  Turns out it doesn't hold up after the 147th time you've heard it.

Your DJ background is definitely showing - that Deeelite beat is a great dance song, I remember that one.  Thanks for the links to the others, they are interesting.

You mentioned punk roots and it made me think of two things.  One is - I was a Clash fan so I could've easily put London Calling on my list.  It's very difficult to narrow a decade down to one song.  But I still stand by Pictures of You.  It's the 80iest 80's song that ever 80ied.

The other thing I thought of (I did say two things) was I was a big fan of Jason and the Scorchers (I saw them live a few times).  They are a punk/rock/country band.  Yes, I know that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, but somehow they made it work.  Very well in fact.  Their album Fervor is still one of my favorites.  They even created a new genre of music known as cowpunk.  Again, they sound much better than that name implies lol.  But they are very symbolic of the 80's and the strong punk influence.  So, strangely when I think of the 80's and punk I think fondly of them

With all this talk about falling in love I referenced this song earlier but it is worth repeating. When it comes to the hobby this song fits:

What's love got to do with it? Tina Turner

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Good stuff mentioned thus far. I'll add:

Worst song: "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off" (to have a good time)
This is TER!  So either STFU! Or GTFOH!

Best,(love Queen, REM, and others):
Prince PURPLE RAIN soundtrack.  
Def Leppard HYSTERIA album.

Pink Floyd DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. Every teenaged male thought that was something brand new and magical. I know kids today express the same thoughts. 1980s or not, It's timeless

Pretty well. My friend Vaughn was  a writer he did lots stuff with them and Billy Bragg. Im happy to say I was at all 5 Clash shows at Bonds in NYC backstage They were the friendliest most down to earth guys! Then Mick went onto Big Audio Dynamite a lil more rock n roll reggae
 

Jason and the Scorchers eh.. Nashville band.. Not really my cuppa tea. I would rather go Psycho Billy The Reverend Horton Heat. This song by them is IMHO their best but Im not a country fan,, Even with a fast hard and loud beat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9unLB8lNCJ8

DJ'in was lotsa fun. Good old days was lotsa fun!!! I bsicly lived there LOL

Heres something by Dimitri after DeeLite.. Im still in touch with them both We go back a long way.

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They didn't even know eachother before.... sigh... Money talks.. Songs not theirs..

 
TYVM,P.T.

tyvm,P.T.

Yes, I remember from Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense.  I loved that film.

Good calls.  Purple Rain and Hysteria were outstanding.

Dark Side of the Moon?  Now you're just cheating.    I guess The Wall is technically a 70's album too since it came out in 79.  I really do think of it as an 80's album - I guess with the movie tie in.  But I would have it up there as well.

Always really liked "Mother".  Does anybody get a mental picture of Norman Bates when they listen to it?  Or is that just me?  LOL.  Still, an amazing song.

Yeah, in the 80's it wasn't really a party until something from the Clash popped up.  Usually either Should I stay or should I go? or Rock the Casbah.

PS: I like Horton Heat too.  Jason was really fun live which I'm sure factored into it.  And my love for all things quirky and non-mainstream probably.  And rooting for an underdog.  Oh lots of alcohol I'm sure helped.  

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I second that Miss Turner is awesome.  I've always enjoyed her best live - when you can pick up on her vocal power and raw energy on stage.  That woman is unstoppable.

I have a hard time choosing a favorite song, honestly.  But the good thing about her is that she's covered pretty much everything at one point or another in her career.  So I choose her cover of Come Together as my favorite Miss Turner song.

Those legs tho...
Damn.

 

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OMFG!  Piece of the Rock!  Yeah baby!
Ok, Atlanta folks - if you don't know Piece of the Rock - shame on ya.  This should be required viewing to pass Atlanta music history 101 class.

Check out the local Atlanta scenery circa mid 1970's.  Not to mention the fashion statements.  Hey, it was the 70's everyone dressed like that.  LOL.

Saw these guys in concert with Molly Hatchet many a year ago.  It was a great time.


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I miss that place! ! In fact I believe that where you and I met
Hugs and kisses
TL

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Who you think you are - George Lucas?  
Seems that way since you, (like he did with Phantom Menace) are taking a giant piss on my fond memory parade.  

Then again, I liked the Monkees and Milli Vanilli too... and professional wrestling... and I can't tell if the lady has a good time...  

Easily amused and confused,  
Harry

That's right! Must of been all this good margaritas haha!!!  
Aaaahhh those were the days
Hugs and kisses
TL

What about pro wrestling?  That stuff is real.  It's even in the name - "Professional" Wrestling.  They couldn't call it that if it wasn't real.  That would be false advertising.  Don't listen to those haters...  

And if we only considered organically grown garage bands as "real" music we would have a lot less good stuff to listen to.

Even the best bands have some duds.  Some more that others.  LOL.

And say what you will about Duran Duran they do have some good songs - Hungry like the wolf, Wild boys (come on who doesn't like wild boys?), Ordinary world, Girls on film, Come undone, Save a prayer - just to name a few.  

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Classy post Bballs.

Now that's staying on topic bro

Well played

You KNOW we love you
Was a great post
Hugs and kisses
TL

Sorry man - but you should know it's like herding cats around here trying to get folks to stay on topic.  Some people don't know how to behave themselves in a dignified manner.  At all.

*whistles and tries to look innocent*

Ok, I blame Harry - he started it!  He had to mention music.  And I'm like a moth to a flame when that starts up.

I hope you are one of those people that believe any publicity is good publicity.  We gave your thread lots of publicity.  So we were actually helping.  Yeah...

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

thanks hunni

This is an awesome video.  Their first hit (for me) was their best. Link below.

Harry, To borrow from the Bard:
All Sports are Staged. Professional Wrestlers just has the Worst Actors.

Seriously. If you want more than that, you will need to buy me dinner first.  

Also, consider hiring a cat herder to monitor your threads. There are some wild pussies on this board.

Some kisses and hugs to make it all better

tyvm,P.T.

AND That the label introduced them to eachother. Packaged and marketed. Good songs though

 

tyvm,P.T.

hahahahahahah xooxoxxx to you

 
tyvm,P.T.

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PT read Kosh's post and is calling you a Wild Pussy, electr0tron.

Regardless of any compelling evidence, my TV ad attorney will get me acquitted of any thread hijacking charges.  

I blame bballs. If he didn't start a thread, it couldn't get hijacked. *drops hot coffee in lap at drive thru*

Harmonic 60's style rock. Hazy Shade of Winter was rocking!!! They had a slew of #1 hits that defined the 80's.

Ah.  Didn't know if I was being insulted or complimented.
Still not sure...

I'm confused about many things but my sexuality isn't one of them.  

I definitely don't want to be a cat herder - I don't have the patience or attention span for it.
But a wild pussy wrangler?  Hmmm.

Nope.  Haven't turned in my man card just yet...

LOL.

Knows EXACTLY who I am and how wild my pussy truly is. So he cn say whatever he wants  

 
tyvm,P.T.

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I give you permission to spank me!

 
TYVM'P.T.

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The Runaways

Cherry Bomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMDn6V7ZLhE

The Bangles Rocked my world!!!

 
tyvm,P.T

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A spanking you say?

All is forgiven then.  

Carry on.

Can I spank you too?  
If so, You have PM, PT.

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Love this song. Such a gutsy move for Weller back in the day.  

Thanks for sharing some Style Council on a HOT Thursday!

Long time no see eh? YES Paul Rocks my world and I LOVE that song!   end me a PM if youre VIP

 
TYVM,P.T.

No one really knows who REALLY knows each other. Damn I can't believe it's been that long!  
of course minus the crazy chick that brought us together lol
love
TL

She was Im sure is still the same! The one good thing she did was bring us together. It hadda be 2001 or 2000 cuz Good Old Days closed end of 2001.. It was still open when we met

 
TYVM,P.T. xoxo

AND I wont even charge you for it!

 
tyvm,P.T.

 
YES I know I put EOM But Im tricky that way

TYVM,P.T.