favorite song artists of the 80's

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   beth811posted 14 years ago

   What is your favorite song artists of the 80's and your favorite song of that artist?

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      Lady_Eposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Cool and the Gang
      The Carpenters
      
      Lovely Artists, great lyrics - I can sing almost all their songs.

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         beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I agree with you. Carpenters has meaningful lyrics. I can sing too almost all of her songs, but not for the Cool and the Gang, sorry.

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      cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      The Fixx - Saved By Zero

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      bukanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Truly speaks i just forgot that song but its Gulzar, i love his song

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   SunShineSnowposted 14 years ago

   Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard

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      frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You got there first
      
      'Step inside, walk this way ... you and me babe - hey hey' Loved it!

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   yoshi97posted 14 years ago

   Union of the Snake - Duran Duran

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   Tom Cornettposted 14 years ago

   Sweet Child "O" Mine....Guns and Roses. 

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      Flightkeeperposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yes! One of my all time favorites.
      
      Other faves from the 80s off the top of my head are Kyrie from Mister Mister, Electric Avenue from Eddy Grant, Love Shack from the B52s...

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      Helen Caterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Forgot this one. It is one of my all time favs.

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   Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

   Tommy TuTone.....Jenny (867-5309)
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBHJqtgo8RA
   Love this song. very catchy and stays with you. lol

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   LiamBeanposted 14 years ago

   Pretty much anything by Talking Heads, Human League, Simple Minds, and most especially Peter Gabriel.

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   R P Chapmanposted 14 years ago

   The Specials - Ghost Town

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      Eva Hanssonposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Right on, and similarly The English Beat.  Makes me want to go download some songs.

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   wrenfrost56posted 14 years ago

   I like a lot of 80's music but especcially the smiths and the cure.

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   beth811posted 14 years ago

   Thanks for all your replies here.
   
   Mine is U2-- all of Joshua Tree album, Simple Minds(Don't You Forget About Me, OMD, CCR, Heart(All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You), Sting, The Police, 10,000 Maniacs(Gunshy)

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    Below-average Joeposted 14 years ago

    "King of Pain"  The Police

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I like King of Pain.
       Your profile pic here looks like you're the King of Pain, hehehe.

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    shamelabboushposted 14 years ago

    I guess the Cranberries and their nice song: Ode to my family.

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    dohn121posted 14 years ago

    There are too many to list!  Here's one that has to be mentioned:
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGx7PYp … p;index=13
    
    It brings back so many memories

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    Helen Caterposted 14 years ago

    I was into Adam and the Ants and then moved on to Duran Duran and The Smiths. Loved Stand and deliver. Girls on Film.

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    Dominionmaster2posted 14 years ago

    Well let's see I would say my favorite had to be either Howard jones-" NO one is to blame." Or the Breakfast club, Right on track or kiss and tell.

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    jsaegerposted 14 years ago

    Can't put my finger on one song, but it'd have to be either "Where the Streets have no Name" by U2, "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi, or "Sweet Child 'o Mine" by Guns 'N Roses.  You can't grow tired of any of those songs.

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       All of these songs you mentioned are my favs, too, jsaeger. Where the Streets Have no Name is in the Joshua Tree album. I like all songs in that album.

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    tony0724posted 14 years ago

    The Smiths , U2 , The Cure , Guns n Roses , Duran Duran I could go on 4ever !

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Friday Im in Love and Lovesong in The Cure are my fav songs... and almost all songs in GN'R.

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          tony0724posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Beth you have outstanding music taste ! Just like Heaven has to be In my top 10 all time !

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             beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Thanks for the comment, tony.

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    mistyhorizon2003posted 14 years ago

    AHA, and "The Sun Always Shines on TV", but there are many more such as Adam and the Ants and "Stand and Deliver" or Bonnie Tyler and "Holding out for a Hero" etc etc.

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    dyonderposted 14 years ago

    Legendary Pink Dots - 'The Light in My Little Girl's Eyes'
    Scraping Foetus off the Wheel - the entire album 'Hole', great tunes to wake up to on a Sunday morning

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    Drifter0658posted 14 years ago

    One Slip Of The Tongue ~ Faster Pussycat

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    rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago

    journey, queen, R.E.M. more... but not the greatest decade for music.

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Queen is my all-time favorite. I like REM esp. Everybody Hurts and Man on the Moon, also Losing My Religion.

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    sandwichmomposted 14 years ago

    I guess I am showing my age - it is hard to pick just one- but I love   LOVE SHACK by the B 52's

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       rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       it is a great dance song

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I also like B 52's

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I like B52'S, too, though it doesn't fall in the 80's, I guess.

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    Naomi R. Coxposted 14 years ago

    I have to say Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi,
    The Carpenters and Duran Duran

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    TimTurnerposted 14 years ago

    Man, this is tough.  I can't pick specific songs but I can give you some bands of the 80s that wrote some amazing songs.  Here I go:
    
    The Cure
    Bon Jovi
    Heart
    Def Leppard
    Poison
    REM
    U2
    Tesla
    Metallica
    Duran Duran
    Tears For Fears
    
    I know I'm forgetting some good jams.

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       mistyhorizon2003posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Actually I agree that Def Leppard (complete with one armed drummer were great). Bon Jovi too was wonderful, and if by "Poison" you mean Alice Cooper, then I am behind you 100%, as he was the dogs boll**ks if you get my drift.

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          beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Nice! I have all of these in my CD collection.

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    A Texanposted 14 years ago

    The 80's
    AC/DC-Back in Black
    Stevie Ray Vaughn-Texas Flood,Tin Pan Alley, hell all of his stuff!
    
    Too many Bands and songs to list!

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    Eaglekiwiposted 14 years ago

    Chicago
    
    Baby what A big surprise
    
    BJ Thomas ,ohhhh songs on the tip of my tongue
    
    Rock n roll lullabye
    
    Who sang Baby dont get hooked on me?
    
    ( New Zealand guy I think , Max M??)
    
    Man Ive got oldtimers already wahhhh...

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Chicago is great, too.

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    theageofcakeposted 14 years ago

    Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five "The Message"
    Tracy Chapman "Fast Car"
    Talking Heads "Heaven" (Stop Making Sense Version)
    Tom Waits "Anywhere I Lay My Head"

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       beth811posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I'm with you... Tracy Chapman(Fast Car)

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    Dame Scribeposted 14 years ago

    Queen yeah, Freddy had a awesome voice, Def Leppard, Van Halen n few others

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    lawrettaposted 14 years ago

    Mary J Blige. All her songs till date!

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    europewalkerposted 14 years ago

    Billy Idol -  White Wedding -I hear that song and I want to hit the dance floor!

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    sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

    Down In The Park, Gary Neuman

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    gamerjonposted 14 years ago

    I like Modern Talking and their Cherie Cherie Lady.

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Blue Monday by New Order totally defines the 80s for me.
    Lots and lots of others, too.
    But you asked for one so I'm giving only 1.

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    Cris Aposted 14 years ago

    Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House

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       I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I AM SO GOING TO LISTEN now...
       
       So miss you!!! Get back sssssssssssooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

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    Cris Aposted 14 years ago

    Hahaha And I miss everybody back! But before we derail this thread, here's the link to the song. Enjoy!
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCqsG1t7RoU

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       Tom Cornettposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       "So glad you're OK"  by LYM!   

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       I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Much love from me...to you!!!
       ps. did listen staight away.... happpy to see your  vid.
       
       If desparity calls ....there is always a room in Wales, UK....
       
       ARE YOU INSPIRED now!!! X
       
       (funny,yet real) look it up!

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    wavegirl22posted 14 years ago

    "Without You"  . . .cause I'm Just a prisoner of rock and roll!
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXMER3ZuNn4

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    Tora Gloryposted 14 years ago

    There's so many to choose from... but some I can think of off the top of my head:
    
    Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer
    Soft Cell - Tainted Love
    Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
    The Bangles - Heaven a Place on Earth
    Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
    Aha - Take On Me
    The B52s - Love Shack
    
    Just some very very basic 80s favorites.  There are so many more to enjoy!

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    Rocker842posted 14 years ago

    I agree it's hard to choose!
    
    Here are some:
    
    Queen - they had a old concert show on VH1 recently. Soooo awesome!
    Duran Duran
    Bangles
    Billy Idol

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    Black Lillyposted 14 years ago

    Alice Cooper - Poison
    Europe - Final Countdown
    ABBA - Happy New Year
    Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning
    Bon Jovi - You Give Love a Bad Name and Blaze of Glory
    Wham - Last Christmas
    Pet Shop Boys - It's a Sin
    Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of The Heart
    Tina Turner - The Best
    Elton John - Word in Spanish
    Ten Sharp - You
    
    ...Not to mention all that Modern Talking, CC Catch, FR David, Bad Boys Blue, Sandra, Savage and series of Italo Disco.
    
    I'm just crazy about 80s.

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    frustratedKMposted 14 years ago

    ohhhh myyy too many to mention
    
    Dokken for hard rock or Ratt
    
    Outfield and definitely Extreme = More than words

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    MK Bijouposted 14 years ago

    There are so many favorites; but I'd have to say The Clash, particularly London Calling.

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    estranged911posted 14 years ago

    Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Judas Priest, GnR, Black Sabbath, Bon Jovi, Mr Big..............too many to mention

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