Admin Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Now, I know this decade is known for not much more than power ballads and hair metal, and the rise of MC Hammer...but honestly, in a span of 10 years, some awesome music was thrown out there. So, without further delay, what is your favorite song...and band...from the 1980s? Me, personally, have to go with Here I go Again on my Own by Whitesnake as the song, and Poison as my favorite 80s band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiecastillo1 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 favorite band = the clash favorite song = rock the casbah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Bands (i cant pick one) - Flipper, Reagan Youth, Dead Kennedys, Dead Milkmen, Minor Threat, Subhumans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiRi Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Pat Benatar Madonna U2 Bon Jovi Michael Jackson (He was awesome back then.) Janet Jackson Guns 'N Roses Duran Duran Culture Club Prince Pet Shop Boys Gloria Estefan Aerosmith INXS The Police Journey John Mellencamp/John Cougar Mellencamp (whatever his name was in the 80's) Favorite songs: "You Might Think" - The Cars "Centerfold" - J. Geils Band "Come on Eileen" - Dexys Midnight Runners "Blue Monday" "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" - Dead or Alive "Don't You (Forget About Me)" - Simple Minds There's sooooooooo many songs and artists that I like from the 80's. Growing up with two older siblings, I grew up listening to this music. It's awesome. I am so glad that the 80's are coming back in certain styles and music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 there is simply too many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 We're talking about 10 years of music here... But my favorite song may be "Beds are Burning" by Midnight Oil. From the 80s era my favorite band would probably be Journey or the Police (even though they crossed into the late 70s as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Police was late-70's, early 80s but I'll take them as favorite band regardless. My favorite of theirs is probably Don't Stand So Close to Me followed closely by 3-4 other songs. Honorable Mention to Metallica, with the best from the 80s being One by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Talking Heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 I also...and dont make fun...liked Wilson Phillips and "Hold On", Belinda Carlyle and "Heaven is a place on Earth" and Tiffany and "I Think We're Alone Now" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Def Leppard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Def Leppard, Journey, and The Police simply rock. "Photograph" by Def Leppard "Ask The Lonely" by Journey "Message in a Bottle" by The Police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Best Artist: Michael Jackson Best Album: Appetite For Destruction - Guns 'N Roses Best Song: Back In Black - AC/DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiRi Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I also...and dont make fun...liked Wilson Phillips and "Hold On", Belinda Carlyle and "Heaven is a place on Earth" and Tiffany and "I Think We're Alone Now" Ha! So did I. Oh, and how can I forget New Kids on the Block?! Seriously though, I used to watch MTV all the time (I miss the good MTV) and wait to see "Material Girl". That was my favorite video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Band: Bon Jovi Song: You give love a bad name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 The best music of all-time came from this era..... It's all i listen to.... Like Mira said above, it's nice to see it coming back, there useing 80's music alot in comercials.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Personal faves from the 80's (in no particular order) Duran Duran Simple Minds Depeche Mode (1986 till the present) New Order The Smiths Thriller was the sh*t. Hate em if you want but the dude was pure gifted on that record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiRi Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Also, who can forget Billy Idol? I love his music. By the way, this thread has got me listening to my 80's CDs. Now I am on NKOTB. Funny how I remember the lyrics and everything. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 80's music is my favorite, but not 80's "pop" music, I like the cheesy 80's "slade" rock music. Slayer, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Europe, etc. etc. they're all awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Slayer in the same sentence as Quiet Riot and Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Bon Jovi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Slayer Slayer Slayer Slayer Slayer Slayer Slayer Slayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeefan21 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Best Artist: Michael Jackson Best Album: Appetite For Destruction - Guns 'N Roses Best Song: Back In Black - AC/DC I'm with you on all but the best song. It's so easy [pun inteded] to forget about the kungfu death grip Michael Jackson had on the music scene for the majority of the 80's. Look at the songs on Thriller alone: 1. Beat It [with a solo by none other than Eddie Van Halen] 2. Billie Jean 3. Thriller [and the immortal Vincent Price voice overs] 4. The Girl is Mine 5. Wanna be startin' somethin' 7 out of 9 songs were Top 10 US singles. It's the bestselling album of all time. And, I might add, was almost single handedly responsible for the sudden emergence of Break Dancing. That album taught white kids the moon walk and made us all want to go out and buy leather jackets with random zippers. This was a huge part of defining the culture of the 80's. Best Song... I'm not a big fan but it has GOT to be "We are the World." The other two contenders are "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Eye of the Tiger." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchingWinsGames Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Guns 'N Roses The Police Journey Metallica AC/DC My poster child for the 80's music scene "Centerfold" - J. Geils Band as someone said earlier... sure this music is a bit before my time... doesn't mean I don't love it all the same :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazmarlins Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Love 80's music! Uptown Girl---Billy Joel Too Shy---Kajagoogoo Don't You Forget About Me---Simple Minds Duran Duran,Depeche Mode,The Police and many,many more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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