Author Topic: MTV in the 80s Song of the Day (Read 313190 times)

Cool Chris · « **Reply #1295 on:** September 13, 2012, 12:49:28 PM »

Don't recall the video at all, but do feel like this was the only song of hers I enjoyed. Otherwise she was basically a non-entity for me in the 80s, except when she showed up at that Wrestlemania.

Sidenote: there were 3 songs played at an 80s club I used to go to all the time that were automatic piss breaks for me. I couldn't for the life of me remember what the 3rd one was. It was 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"

bosk1 · « **Reply #1296 on:** September 13, 2012, 01:39:31 PM »

Yeah... Good song. Quirky song. In other words, Cyndi Lauper.

Orbert · « **Reply #1297 on:** September 13, 2012, 02:36:11 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on September 13, 2012, 12:24:15 PM

Cyndi Lauper - She Bop

This was probably my favorite of her three hits from She's So Unusual, although is still wasn't a huge favorite of mine or anything. But I like it. I remember the video being fairly entertaining, but not much else about it; I haven't seen it in probably almost 30 years. As for the lyrical content of this tune, I had no idea what it supposedly was about till like 10 years ago, and by then, it was so far off of my radar that the revelation was nothing more than a passing thought, but I guess for those who knew it at the time, it had to be quite a shock, considering the time period.

I remember the "controversy" about the lyrics, and while some people were aghast, I know a lot of people who just thought "Really? Cool." Also, I think Cyndi has denied that there's any secret meaning to the lyrics; I don't remember what she said the lyrics were really about, but it wasn't what everyone thought it was. But then, maybe she was just saying that to keep everyone guessing.

Jaq · « **Reply #1298 on:** September 13, 2012, 02:39:27 PM »

My discovery of what She Bop was about came several years later, but not because I was clueless about it-because it was listening to the song myself in the late 80s where I figured it out-but because I really, really, really didn't like Cyndi Lauper's music at the time. I was a pretty narrow minded guy musically then-metal, hard rock, and prog ruled, everything else could go out the door-so generally when Cyndi Lauper came on, I tuned out. Unless it was Time After Time. Chicks liked to slow dance to that one.

Orbert · « **Reply #1299 on:** September 13, 2012, 03:00:13 PM »

"Time After Time" is a great song. I love the two-part harmony. So weird, yet so cool.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1300 on:** September 13, 2012, 03:43:47 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on September 13, 2012, 03:00:13 PM

"Time After Time" is a great song. I love the two-part harmony. So weird, yet so cool.

That whole first album was recorded with The Hooters as the back up band. Erik Brazillion (sp?) got a great voice.

Orbert · « **Reply #1301 on:** September 13, 2012, 03:54:01 PM »

I didn't know that! I like The Hooters. Are you telling me that I have to hunt down a Cyndi Lauper album now?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1302 on:** September 13, 2012, 05:22:36 PM »

Yup! The Hooters we a great live band.

Funny I saw Cyndi Lauper at a free radio concert and two of the guys from the Hooters toured with her. She put on a great show.

Jaq · « **Reply #1303 on:** September 13, 2012, 07:22:09 PM »

See, that's the funny thing. I didn't much like Cyndi Lauper, but yet I totally knew the Hooters were her back up band on the first album. Music news just percolated around in weird ways I guess.

Big Hath · « **Reply #1304 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:20:21 PM »

it was one of the "filthy fifteen" if I remember correctly

KevShmev · « **Reply #1305 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:09:13 PM »

Belinda Carlisle - Circle in the Sand

This wasn't her biggest hit out of her four hits in the 80s, but it was by far the best of the lot, IMO. This is just a great pop song; great vocal melodies, interesting (by pop standards) lyrics, gorgeous music, and it had a nice little video, too.

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #1306 on:** September 14, 2012, 12:23:46 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on September 13, 2012, 03:43:47 PM

Quote from: Orbert on September 13, 2012, 03:00:13 PM
"Time After Time" is a great song. I love the two-part harmony. So weird, yet so cool.

That whole first album was recorded with The Hooters as the back up band. Erik Brazillion (sp?) got a great voice.

I think he's spelled Bazilian

and Rob Hyman, the keyboard player of the Hooters wrote Time after Time with Cindy Lauper.
The Hooters sometimes play a stripped down version of that song in concerts, I quite like their take on it.

Jaq · « **Reply #1307 on:** September 14, 2012, 09:41:20 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on September 13, 2012, 11:09:13 PM

Belinda Carlisle - Circle in the Sand

This wasn't her biggest hit out of her four hits in the 80s, but it was by far the best of the lot, IMO. This is just a great pop song; great vocal melodies, interesting (by pop standards) lyrics, gorgeous music, and it had a nice little video, too.

I have no memory of this song. At all. I remember Heaven is a Place on Earth and I Get Weak (the latter because I cheerfully turned it into a parody called "I Eat Meat". Why yes, I was still drinking at the time) but I don't remember this one at all.

Cool Chris · « **Reply #1308 on:** September 14, 2012, 11:39:35 AM »

I recall the melody to 'Circle in the Sand' but otherwise nothing about it stands out in my head right now.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #1309 on:** September 14, 2012, 05:04:09 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on September 13, 2012, 03:00:13 PM

"Time After Time" is a great song. I love the two-part harmony. So weird, yet so cool.

LOVE Time After Time.

She Bop was quirky enough to catch my ear and take hold though - nice slice of the 80s right there.

dbrooks22 · « **Reply #1310 on:** September 15, 2012, 08:56:33 AM »

Hey kingshmegland - Mr. Mister Welcome to the Real World is awesome! Pat Mastelotto is a beast on the drums! Lots of great tracks here - thanks for the recommendation!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1311 on:** September 15, 2012, 01:46:30 PM »

I'm glad you liked it. The next two albums get more progressive too. Check them out!

dbrooks22 · « **Reply #1312 on:** September 18, 2012, 11:54:19 AM »

Mutiny!

I'm sure KevShmev will be back in gear soon, but in his absense:

Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait

Besides the bass keyboard riff heard at nearly every NBA game of the past 20yrs, this song really grooves. Love the guitar flicking over the keys during the verses. It's like a melding of 70's groove with 80's technology. But the real gem is clearly that bass key progression.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Yx0X-eHn8

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #1313 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:13:20 PM »

Good song, regardless if it's overplayed at NBA games.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1314 on:** September 18, 2012, 04:44:21 PM »

UGH! I forgot about that song for so long!!

bosk1 · « **Reply #1315 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:44:59 AM »

I do not support this mutiny.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1316 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:47:54 AM »

Okay, back on track now...

Elton John - I'm Still Standing

This was the first song I knew by Elton John, I loved it, and to this day, it is still one of my favorites by him (although I am admittedly not a big fan of his). Very cool song, and I remember the video being a lot of fun.

Jaq · « **Reply #1317 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:53:59 AM »

The textbook definition of a catchy song. In fact, just seeing the title caused the chorus to leap into my mind, and I probably haven't heard the song in 20 years. That's what you call a memorable tune!

bosk1 · « **Reply #1318 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:57:16 AM »

Quote from: Jaq on September 19, 2012, 08:53:59 AM

The textbook definition of a catchy song. In fact, just seeing the title caused the chorus to leap into my mind, and I probably haven't heard the song in 20 years. That's what you call a memorable tune!

Nailed it.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #1319 on:** September 19, 2012, 11:45:57 AM »

Not one of my favorites of Elton's, but not a bad song either.

KevShmev · « **Reply #1320 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:53:13 PM »

Europe - Cherokee

While not as popular as The Final Countdown's title track, this was easily my favorite of the four hits/videos from that Europe record. A very nice tune, with some great melodies, and the instrumental section (guitar solo followed by a cool synth-driven section) is a large reason why I thought DT sounded like a heavier, more ballsy Europe the very first time I heard Pull Me Under.

Zydar · « **Reply #1321 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:56:11 PM »

Europe

Cherokee is a nice song from this great band. The Final Countdown has some great songs (although I prefer the album before it, Wings Of Tomorrow). I remember my little sister and me playing this song together on our acoustic guitars when we were younger - it sounded a little weird on acoustics but it was fun.

Cool Chris · « **Reply #1322 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:59:34 PM »

I neve r knew the name or artist on that NBA bass song, which is how I am going to refer to it now, because I am never going to remember 'Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait'

Ok, I got that Elton John chorus in my head. And it is not a good experience.

Europe had 3 other hits???

KevShmev · « **Reply #1323 on:** September 19, 2012, 01:09:22 PM »

I can't remember how high they all charted, but The Final Countdown, Rock the Night (another favorite of mine), Carrie (major CHEESEBALL 80s ballad) and Cherokee all had videos that got heavy rotation on MTV.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #1324 on:** September 19, 2012, 01:26:17 PM »

The other three hits>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Carrie

That said, Cherokee wasn't bad.

Jaq · « **Reply #1325 on:** September 19, 2012, 02:14:28 PM »

Wait.

There was a video for Cherokee?

My god, I totally forgot.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #1326 on:** September 19, 2012, 03:44:31 PM »

That'd be more like a "thanks for the warning" statement.

Jaq · « **Reply #1327 on:** September 19, 2012, 06:12:05 PM »

Quote from: DebraKadabra on September 19, 2012, 03:44:31 PM

That'd be more like a "thanks for the warning" statement.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #1328 on:** September 19, 2012, 07:41:47 PM »

Mad love for I'm Still Standing.

Cherokee was a cool song and I do remember the video Jaq.

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #1329 on:** September 19, 2012, 11:36:25 PM »

I'm still standing is catchy, but not annoyingly catchy, at least to my ears. Quite like this song.

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Author Topic: MTV in the 80s Song of the Day (Read 313190 times)