21KO Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Putting together an 80's mix for this weekend and need suggestions - anything - from ABBA to Zebra - doesn't matter if it's "good" or not. HELP!!! Already got some of it done, so the more obscure the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'd recommend "Take on Me" by A-Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28rdsknsfn28 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Check out this guy's(gal's?) post from http://www.80sxchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14497 I did a special on one hit wonders of the 80's on my radio show and did a lot of prep for it. here is a list of 1 hit wonders of the U.S.A. the definition is a group with only one top 40 POP hit on the Billboard hot 100 charts. These were the one hit wonders who went top 20, there are many more that went top 40 but not top 20) Romeo's tune-Steve Forbert 1980 Yes I'm ready-Teri DeSario and KC (Teri's only hit)1980 Pilot of the airwaves-Charlie Dore 1980 Funkytown-Lipps Inc. 1980 Cars-Gary Numan 1980 Tired of toein' the line-Rocky Burnette 1980 Take your time (do it right)-s.o.s. band 1980 Take a little rhythm-Ali Thomson 1980 Into the night-Benny Mardones 1980-1989 One in a million you-Larry Graham 1980 Lookin' for love-Johnny Lee 1980 Whip it-Devo 1980 Without your love-Roger Daltry 1980 Everybody's got to learn sometime-Korgis 1980 Giving it up for your love-Delbert McClinton 1981 Together-Tierra 1981 Don't stop the music-Yarbrough and peoples 1981 Somebody's knockin'-Terri Gibbs 1981 Just the two of us-Grover Washington Jr.1981 what are we doin' in love-Dottie West and Kenny Rogers (Dottie's only pop hit) 1981 Is it you-Lee Ritenour 1981 Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe it or not)-Joey Scarbury 1981 It's now or never-John Schneider 1981 Hooked on classics-Royal Philharmonics Orchestra 1982 Pac-man fever-Buckner and Garcia 1982 Take off-Bob and Doug McKenzie 1982 Key Largo-Bertie Higgins 1982 Nobody said it was easy (lookin' for the lights)-LeRoux 1982 Goin' down-Greg Guidry 1982 I've never been to me-Charlene (originally a hot 100 song in the 70's didn't go top 40 until 1982) Let it whip-Dazz Band 1982 Tainted love-Soft Cell 1982 Personally-Karla Bonoff 1982 Nobody-Sylvia 1982 Baby come to me-Patti Austin and James Ingram (Patti's only top 40 pop hit) 1982 Mickey-Toni Basil 1982 Pass the dutchie-Musical Youth 1983 Is there something going on-Frida 1983 Come on Eileen-Dexy's Midnight Runners 1983 Der Kommissar-After the Fire 1983 She blinded me with science-Thomas Dolby 1983 Too shy-Kajagoogoo 1983 Puttin' on the Ritz-Taco 1983 Far from over-Frank Stallone (Sly's brother) 1983 The Curly shuffle-Jump in the Saddle band 1984 Let the music play-Shannon 1984 99 luftballoons-Nena 1984 They don't know-Tracey Ullman 1984 Breakin'...There's no stoppin' us-Ollie and Jerry 1984 The Warrior-Scandal 1984 Desert moon-Dennis DeYoung 1984 All I need-Jack Wagner 1984 Easy lover-Phillip Bailey and Phil Collins (Phillip Bailey only top 40 hit) 1984 Call to the heart-Giuffria 1985 Operator-Midnight Star 1985 Relax-Frankie Goes to Hollywood 1985 (remember this is for the U.S. charts) Axel F-Harold Faltermeyer 1985 In my house-Mary Jane Girls 1985 Never ending story-Limahl 1985 19-Paul Hardcastle 1985 Cry-Godley and Creme 1985 Miami Vice theme-Jan Hammer 1985 Love theme from St Elmo's Fire-David Foster 1985 Perfect way-Scritti Politti 1985 Beat's so lonely-Charlie Sexton 1985 Sidewalk talk-Jellybean 1985 Tarzan boy-Baltimora 1986-1993 Let's go all the way-Sly Fox 1986 Tender love-Force M.D.'s 1986 I wanna be a cowboy-Boys don't cry 1986 Tuff enuff-Fabulous Thunderbirds 1986 When the heart rules the mind-GTR 1986 Diggin' your scene-Blow Monkeys 1986 Rumors-Timex Social Club 1986 Baby love-Regina 1986 The captain of her heart-Double 1986 The rain-Oran "Juice" Jones 1986 Emotion in motion-Ric Ocasek 1986 Shake you down-Gregory Abbott 1986 The future's so bright I gotta wear shades-Timbuk 3 1986 Keep your hands to yourself-Georgia Satellites 1986 Respect yourself-Bruce Willis 1987 The honeythief-Hipsway 1987 Right on track-Breakfast Club 1987 Don't disturb this groove-System 1987 Funkytown-Pseudo Echo 1987 Heart and soul-T'Pau 1987 Kiss him goodbye-Nylons 1987 Luka-Suzanne Vega 1987 Living in a box-Living in a Box 1987 Touch of grey-Grateful Dead (This is not a mistake) 1987 Casanove-LeVert 1987] I want to be your man-Roger 1988 Pump up the volume-M/A/R/R/S 1988 She's like the wind-Patrick Swayze and Wendy Fraser 1988 You don't know-Scarlett and Black 1988 My girl-Suave 1988 Two occasions-The Deele 1988 Beds are burning-Midnight Oil 1988 Nite and day-Al B Sure 1988 Rush hour-Jane Wiedlin 1988 Don't worry be happy-Bobby McFerrin 1988 Another lover-Giant Step 1988 The promise-When in Rome 1988 I remember holding you-Boys Club 1989 When I'm with you-Sheriff 1983 (hot 100)1989(top 40) What I am-Edie Brickell and New Bohemians 1989 I beg your pardon-Kon Kan 1989 Heaven help me-Deon Estus 1989 Thinking of you-Sa-Fire 1989 Iko iko-Belle Stars 1989 Where are you know-Jimmy Harnen and Synch 1986-1989 Cry-Waterfront 1989 Angel eyes-Jeff Healy band 1989 Talk it over-Grayson Hugh 1989 (these next few debuted in the hot 100 in the 80's but didn't peak until 1990) Swing the mood-Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers 1989 Don't make me over-Sybil 1989 Don't close your eyes-Kix 1989 If I feel up to it some day I'll write down the bottom of the top 40 one hit wonders. Like I said these were from the pop charts. I know many of these artists charted with other songs on other charts and I know many of them had hits as parts of groups but I hope you enjoyed this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceM23 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'd recommend "Take on Me" by A-Ha. That is one of my favorite songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Aside from the typical hair bands and synth-fags, there was some good stuff in the 80s. REM- Losing mY religion U2- Where the streets have no name. Echo and the Bunnymen- Scissors in the Sand The Clash- the Magnificent Seven Wire Train- Chamber of Hellos Martha and the Muffins- Echo Beach Lene Lovich - New toy Love and Rockets- Deep Deep down Peter Murphy- Cuts You Up Pretenders- Tattooed Love Boys Tones on Tail- Go! Cure- Just Like Heaven Talking Heads- The Great Curve INXS- Don't Change Seal- Crazy The Specials- Message to Rudy Romantics - What I Like About You Devo- We're through Bein' Cool Richard Hell and the Voidoids- Blank Generation Killing Joke- Livin in the 80s That's some good stuff to toss in the mix. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That is one of my favorite songs. The ska version by "Reel Big Fish" is awesome. Ever heard that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Walk This Way - Run DMC ft. Aerosmith (and yes I know the original song is by Aerosmith from Toys in the Attic) It's Tricky - Run DMC Push It (Remix) - Salt N Pepa The Show - Doug E Fresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Your Love by the Outfield. Take me Home by Eddie Money. Broken Wings by Mr. Mister. I Ran by Flock of Seagulls. Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart. Love is a Battlefield by Pat Bennatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 this is VH1's top 100 80's songs. i have this file i got VIA a torrent...pretty fun stuff. 1 - Bon Jovi - "Livin? on a Prayer" 2 - Def Leppard - "Pour Some Sugar On Me" 3 - Duran Duran - "Hungry Like The Wolf" 4 - Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean" 5 - Prince - "When Doves Cry" 6 - Daryl Hall & John Oates - "I Can?t Go For That (No Can Do)" 7 - Guns N? Roses - "Sweet Child O? Mine " 8 - Madonna - "Like A Virgin" 9 - Run-D.M.C. - "Walk This Way" 10 - AC/DC - "You Shook Me All Night Long" 11 - Journey - "Don?t Stop Believin?" 12 - Whitney Houston - "How Will I Know" 13 - U2 - "With Or Without You" 14 - The Bangles - "Walk Like An Egyptian" 15 - Van Halen - "Jump" 16 - INXS - "Need You Tonight" 17 - Whitesnake - "Here I Go Again" 18 - Dexy?s Midnight Runners - "Come On Eileen" 19 - Cyndi Lauper - "Time After Time" 20 - Rick Springfield - "Jessie?s Girl" 21 - Michael Jackson - "Beat It" 22 - The Cure - "Just Like Heaven" 23 - Cyndi Lauper - "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" 24 - a-ha - "Take On Me" 25 - The Go-Go?s - "Our Lips Are Sealed" 26 - Guns N? Roses - "Welcome To The Jungle" 27 - Kajagoogoo - "Too Shy" 28 - Wham! - "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" 29 - Talking Heads - "Burning Down The House " 30 - Pat Benatar - "Love Is A Battlefield" 31 - Queen & David Bowie - "Under Pressure" 32 - Night Ranger - "Sister Christian" 33 - Soft Cell - "Tainted Love" 34 - Poison - "Every Rose Has It?s Thorn" 35 - Phil Collins - "In The Air Tonight" 36 - Tommy Tutone - "867-5309 / Jenny" 37 - Aerosmith - "Janie?s Got A Gun" 38 - U2 - "Pride (In the Name Of Love)" 39 - Modern English - "I Melt With You" 40 - The B-52?s - "Love Shack" 41 - Motley Crⁿe - "Dr. Feelgood" 42 - The Clash - "London Calling" 43 - ABC - "Look Of Love" 44 - Bananarama - "Cruel Summer" 45 - Janet Jackson - "Nasty" 46 - The Police - "Every Breath You Take" 47 - Twisted Sister - "We?re Not Gonna Take It" 48 - Bruce Springsteen - "Born In The U.S.A." 49 - Beastie Boys - "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)" 50 - Eurythmics - "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" 51 - Ratt - "Round And Round" 52 - Dead Or Alive - "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" 53 - Billy Idol - "White Wedding" 54 - Salt-N-Pepa - "Push It" 55 - A Flock Of Seagulls - "I Ran (So Far Away)" 56 - Bonnie Tyler - "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" 57 - Toni Basil - "Mickey" 58 - Culture Club - "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" 59 - John Mellencamp - "Jack & Diane" 60 - Young M.C. - "Bust A Move" 61 - STYX - "Mr. Roboto" 62 - Berlin - "Take My Breath Away" 63 - Devo - "Whip It" 64 - Paula Abdul - "Straight Up" 65 - Foreigner - "I Want to Know What Love Is" 66 - Depeche Mode - "Just Can?t Get Enough" 67 - REO Speedwagon - "Keep On Loving You" 68 - Public Enemy - "Fight The Power" 69 - R.E.M. - "It?s The End of the World As We Know It" 70 - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - "I Love Rock N? Roll" 71 - Rick James - "Super Freak" 72 - The Fixx - "One Thing Leads To Another" 73 - Nena - "99 Luftbaloons" 74 - George Michael - "Faith" 75 - Prince - "Little Red Corvette" 76 - Thomas Dolby - "She Blinded Me With Science" 77 - New Edition - "Candy Girl" 78 - Blondie - "Call Me" 79 - Human League - "Don?t You Want Me?" 80 - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock - "It Takes Two" 81 - Cameo - "Word Up" 82 - Squeeze - "Tempted" 83 - Prince - "Kiss" 84 - Lionel Richie - "All Night Long (All Night)" 85 - Robert Palmer - "Addicted To Love" 86 - Bow Wow Wow - "I Want Candy" 87 - Falco - "Rock Me Amadeus " 88 - Rufus & Chaka Khan - "Ain?t Nobody" 89 - The Pretenders - "Brass In Pocket" 90 - Tone-Loc - "Wild Thing" 91 - Katrina & The Waves - "Walking On Sunshine" 92 - New Kids On The Block - "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" 93 - Gary Numan - "Cars" 94 - Rolling Stones - "Start Me Up" 95 - Debbie Gibson - "Only In My Dreams" 96 - Men At Work - "Down Under" 97 - The Romantics - "What I Like About You" 98 - Bobby Brown - "My Prerogative" 99 - Wang Chung - "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" 100 - Loverboy - "Working For The Weekend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 There was a series of compilation CDs in the UK marketed as 'School Disco' in the UK that had a good mix of music from the 80s'. Disc: 1 1. Don't Stop Me Now - Queen 2. Wake Me Up - Wham 3. Hey Mickey - Toni Basil 4. Baggy Trousers - Madness 5. Sword Of A Thousand Men - Tenpole Tudor 6. Raining Men - Weather Girls 7. Walk Like An Egyptian - Bangles 8. This Ole House - Shakin Stevens 9. One And Only - Chesney Hawkes 10. Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley 11. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cindy Lauper 12. The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit 13. Down Under - Men at Work 14. Jim'll Fit It - BBC Theme 15. Daydream Believer - Monkees 16. Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats 17. Crocodile Rock - Elton John 18. Rocking All Over The World - Status Quo 19. Theme - Grange Hill 20. True - Spandau Ballet Disc: 2 1. Dancing Queen - Abba 2. I Want You Back - Jackson 5 3. Oh What A Night - Frankie Valli 4. Uptown Girl - Billy Joel 5. Don't Go - Yazoo 6. The Power - Snap 7. Rockit - Herbie Han**** 8. Whole Lotta Love - CCS 9. Rocks - Primal Scream 10. Fight For Your Right - Beastie Boys 11. Cum Feel the Noize - Slade 12. Schools Out - Alice Cooper 13. A Town called Malice - The Jam 14. Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult 15. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Boystown Gang 16. Rhythm Of The Night - Debarge 17. Modern Girl - Sheena Eastern 18. Candy Girl - New Edition 19. Hey You - The Rock Steady Crew 20. The Final Countdown - Europe You can see others at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schooldisco-Com-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B00005Q7F0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1203350670&sr=8-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 The Firm - Radioactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21KO Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Excellent! Thanks fellas! "She's like the wind-Patrick Swayze and Wendy Fraser 1988" LMAO!!! That's gotta go on there - cheesy is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manleyistheman Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 You can't have an 80's compilation without some Rush. Some of the more 'mainstream' options could be Tom Sawyer, New World Man or Subdivisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thriller. Time of my Life is an 80's classic for all those Dirty Dancing fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Rick Astley - Together Forever Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up Rick Astley - She Wants To Dance With Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21KO Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 You can't have an 80's compilation without some Rush. Some of the more 'mainstream' options could be Tom Sawyer, New World Man or Subdivisions. I agree - I've got a ton of Rush, and I might have put Tom Sawyer in the mix - can't remember. I could listen to Exit Stage Left all night long, but trying to please the crowd prevents that lol. I want there to be lots of "Holy crap! I had forgotten all about that song!" lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Take On Me - a-ha Heat of the Moment - Asia The Metro - Berlin Rebel Yell - Billy Idol Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi Straight from the Heart - Bryan Adams Cuts Like a Knife - Bryan Adams Run to You - Bryan Adams Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams Heaven Bryan - Adams Down Under - Colin Hay The Final Countdown - Europe I Ran A - Flock of Seagulls These Dreams - Heart Living In America - James Brown Our Lips Our Sealed - Go-Go's Missing You - John Waite Only the Lonely - The Motels Broken Wings - Mr. Mister Kyrie - Mr. Mister Promises, Promises - Naked Eyes Your Love - The Outfield Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield The Warrior - Scandal Goodbye to You - Scandal Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds Alive and Kicking - Simple Minds Eye of the Tiger - Survivor Heart and Soul - T'Pau Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears She Blinded Me with Science - Thomas Dolby Voices Carry - 'Til Tuesday 867-5309/Jenny - Tommy Tutone Hold the Line - Toto Rosanna - Toto Africa - Toto I Will Follow - U2 Where the Streets Have No Name - U2 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2 With or Without You - U2 Sunday Bloody Sunday (Live 1983) - U2 Pride (In the Name of Love) - U2 New Year's Day - U2 Wait - White Lion Still of the Night - Whitesnake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Guaranteed to make folks rock out!!!!!!!!!! ROCK BOX by RUN DMC!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Stop Me if you think that you've heard this one before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Pablo Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 If you're looking for some real 80s dance music: Shannon - Let the Music Play TKA - Maria Expose - Point of No Return Debbie Deb - When I Hear Music Afrika Bambaata - Lookin' For the Perfect Beat MC Shy D - Shake It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 RUN DMC...plain and simple I'm the king of rock, there ain't nothin' higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Whirly Girl- Oxo She's a Beauty- the Tubes Family Man- Daryl Hall and John Oates The Finer Things- Steve Winwood We Built This City- StarShip I Wanna New Drug- Huey Lewis and The News Jump- Van Halen Footloose- Kenny Loggins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 If you want to slow it down to get a little something something, put this on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 You want cheesy and like Rush? How about "Big Money". How about some Van Halen? Hot for Teacher Ain't Talkin 'bout Love Panama Or you can always put "Jump" on there, as predictable as it'd be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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