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My 70s/80s playlist
Music is an integral part of every day for me. Here are my favorites from the time period in question. It is hard to choose only 10 tracks. 
Great topic, Vlad!
1. When the Levee Breaks -- Led Zeppelin (Just a wicked blues-rock song. Zeppelin was the band that started me down the road to all things music.)
2. Wild Horses -- The Rolling Stones (I dream about dancing to this song at my wedding one day.)
3. You Can't Always Get What You Want -- The Rolling Stones ("You can't always get what you want/but if you try sometimes, you just might find/you get what you need." Ain't that the truth!?)
4. In My Hour of Darkness -- Gram Parsons (Because he dubbed his brand of country rock "Cosmic American Music" and is one of my musical heroes.)
5. Sweet Home Alabama -- Lynyrd Skynyrd (Best Southern Rock song of all time IMO.)
6. Close to You -- The Carpenters (Karen Carpenter is my all-time favorite female vocalist)
7. Dreams -- Fleetwood Mac (Pretty much everything from the Rumours album was ridiculously good.)
8. Don't You (Forget About Me) -- Simple Minds (The Breakfast Club, John Hughes movies, MTV...this song screams 1980s)
9. Don't Dream It's Over -- Crowded House (The lyrics are amazing. My eyes swell with tears every time I hear it.)
10. Sweet Child O'Mine -- Guns 'n' Roses (Because I still break out my 80s hairband albums and enjoy them. I miss the golden age of G 'n' R, Poison, Whitesnake, Skid Row, Warrant, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, etc.)
I feel like I could go on and on. I haven't even touched on the U2 or REM catalogues. They both released seminal albums in the 80s. Plus, I'm missing Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Wham!, Madonna and so many others.
Oh, well. It's a start!
Cheers,
Daos
Playlist from the 70ies / 80ies?
Curious to hear what is your favourite playlist from the 70ies / 80ies... Let's say the 10 songs which were your favourite. I know, I know, 10, only 10, this is too difficult to choose, but this is the interest of the game. I start: 1/ The Clash: Straight...
80's? Where do I start?
Too many great songs of music from the 80's. And speaking of the 80's, was in Vegas over the weekend so I'm trying to upload some videos I took from some of the parties that had some songs that really brought flashbacks from the 80's. Will share shortly! ...
Nicolas, give me a break, my memory isnt that good, but i'll have deep thoughts
here's a few start with in no particular order. Hazel O'Connor - Will you. Deep Purple - Child in time. Deep Purple - when a blind man cries. Deep Purple - Space truckin'. Pink Floyd - the Nile Song. Pink Floyd - Dark side of the Moon (whole Album) Phil C...
Great list, Graham, my friend.
And very nice taste! Of course some Deep Purple songs deserve to be mentionned, such as " When a blind man cries " with a superb guitar solo, ala Pink Floyd. And what about Stairway to Heaven, which always gave you enough time to better know the girl with...
i must add Ultravox 'Vienna' to my list. a perfect smooching song
you've got the romantic side of me coming out now best Graham
Vienna, a Brilliant song, my friend.
I'm a big fan of the first Ultravox albums... When John Foxx was the lead singer. I loved a lot Midge URE, too. What great and hot memories! Best, Nicolas
Graham, we are worlds apart
But so many of your musical sensibilities echo mine. Besides the iconic "Lamb", who would ever consider "Smallcreeps Day" up here except for me? Love that record. Also loved: Steve Hackett "Spectral Mornings" Bill Bruford "Feels Good to Me" Jeff Beck "Blo...
its weird Snak, but i...
its weird Snak, but i seem to have listed a lot of slow ballads even though i was a heavy rocker. i think that shows my musical profession coming out in my choices. most of my musical listening was done while i was at school and in the army as a musician....
Well,
it's a bit too late now in LA to create an entire Top 10 list, but this for me is the definitive standout: This message has been edited by AMVOX on 2010-08-03 03:06:29
Phil Collins did those great solo records...
and those first two were just amazing. I also loved his jazz fusion band Brand X which did some incredible records.
i have all the Brand...
i have all the Brand X stuff on CD, but its not amongst my favourites. it needs too much concentration, but if you like Jazz/rock Fusion you should listen to the Ian Gillan Band - Clear Air Turbulance. one of the first albums he released after leaving dee...
This may not be my top 10, but it's ten that I can remember
For the 70s Take Five--Al Jarreau version Let's Stay Together--Al Green The Bottle--Gil Scott Heron The Ghetto--Donny Hathaway Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)--The Delfonics Love Train (alt. For the Love of Money)--The O'Jays Who's That Lady--The Isle...
If I had to choose among the early 70ies
I would also quote some songs from Black Sabbath, Stones, Animals, Procol Harum and so on... An endless list, for sure! Nice selection! Best, Nicolas
Almost seems like there should be some Parliament...
or George Clinton in that list. Great selection of R&B. Who could forget one of the all-time best party dance songs, Marvin Gaye, "Got to Give it Up" (The 20 minute version)
Oh yeah Mr.Snak some P-Funk and Bootsy baby would be great, but...
I would up all night trying to figure out my favs as requested. Another obvious omission is the Godfather of Soul, Ohio Players, Sly Stone, George Benson, and the list goes on and on... Glad that Nicholas started this post since I have a birthday coming u...
This one goes to eleven. :-))
REM - "So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)" Stevie Wonder - "Higher Ground" Dinosaur Jr - "Freak Scene" Bob Mould - "Wishing Well" The Smiths - "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" U2 - "Elvis Presley and America" Bob Dylan - "Sweetheart Like You" Van Morrison - "Int...
From the magnificient seven to to unavoidable Eleven... :)
Some common choices, here, Boa. Nice souvenirs, too! Best, Nicolas.
Too many to choose from . . .
. . . but let's start with: (1) Tumbling Dice - a 'must' for any Stones concert . . . I've heard them play it live on at least thirty occasions. (2) Battle of Evermore - the mystical masterpiece from Led Zep IV. (3) The First Cut is the Deepest by Rod Ste...
Tom Petty, the Stones, The WHO...
Wow, Art... We really have very close tastes, my friend. Led Zep, too. About Rod Stewart, I had one obsessive song..." PASSION ". You see? I'm an eternal child. Best, Nicolas
. . . and a match with Talking Heads, Nico . . .
. . . Psycho Killer is an enormously powerful song, musically and lyrically: I can’t seem to face up to the facts. I’m tense and nervous and I... can’t relax. I can’t sleep, cause my bed’s on fire. Don’t touch me I’m a real live wire. Psycho Killer Qu'est...
There was another version of this Cult Song ...
" Psycho Chicken ", if I remember well, performed by " The Fools ". Was a greaaaatissime version, with true chicken inside. I'm a big fan of the Talking Heads. Remain in light was another terrific album, maybe my favourite! Best, Art. Nico Chicken.
I didn't loose my memory... :)
Completely psychedelic version! It was on the " Sold Out " Album. The funny thing is that I found this album a few weeks ago, but sadly, this song was not included! What an interpretation! Cot cot cot cot... Nico Chicken.
If we are talking Talking Heads...
Can't forget the masterpiece "Life During Wartime" Adrian Belew on guitar. Scorching rhythms & guitar
Oooh yes!
So mamy masterpieces from this Band! " Scorching rhythms and guitar " ...Superb definition! Best, Nicolas
80s for me!
I thought it was going to be difficult for me to think of 10 but it turned out I had a hard time limiting it to 10. Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World Madonna - Crazy For You Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me The Cure - Pictures Of...
Ping, there's no need...
Ping, there's no need to worry about feeling old. when i look at your list i feel old as i was a fully grown working adult when those were released rather than a young adult as i'm sure you were. most of your bands are still around now, but most of mine a...
Some from your list were on my mind...
Special mentions for Human League ... " A crowd and a Baby "... Wow, I never stopped to listen to this one... And With or Without you ...From the Joshua Tree: A Captivating song. I felt some kind of nostalgy when typing these lines! Best! Nicolas
Good choice it also reminds me...
of the Men at Work number "Land down Under" which they are now getting sued for.
Totally 80's!
Men at Work is a classic 80's song! Now I'm looking forward to watching VH1's Top 100 video of the 80's! -MW
How about Missing Persons?
"Spring Session M" - Destination Unknown An unnamed Purist did the cover.
Anthony, i was waiting to...
Anthony, i was waiting to see if someone else mentioned it, a classic if cheesy song ruined really when it became known that it was written about his au pair and not his wife . it was actually the song for the first dance at the wedding reception of my fi...
my humble picks
not in order of preference 1) Every Breath You Take - The Police 2) Sweet Child O Mine - Guns and Roses 3) Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard 4) Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen 5) With or Without You - U2 6) I Still Havent Found What I Am Looking For - U2 7) N...
Hey, you're cheating!
We said, 10! Only ten! Falco, Nena... Wow, I even have their compact discs... Jeanny, that was another great song from Falco. Foreigner: The Rock FM as we called them in France... Double Vision, Head Games... Pfff, you're right, so many songs to mention h...
LOL, it is 11. 23 PM, here... And my fingers are on fire! :)
As well as my ears... LOL. Best, Nicolas
Bohemiam Rhapsody was the first...
Bohemiam Rhapsody was the first single i ever bought which is strange as i was never much of a Queen fan until their last CD before Freddie passed away. a classic CD with some of their best tracks IMO. G
me too.
i actually bought one of those "Best of Queen" compilation, i dont own the original album....must get my hands on one. when i was younger, i couldnt afford all the albums, in cassette tapes form. but i have build up a good CD collection from the 80s.
I was working at Rocket Records at that time
And Queen was then managed by John Reid. I remember seeing the demo of this video. No expense was spared on the state-of-the-art recording, which is why it looked and sounded so great.
Great list!
I totally forgot about some of the groups you listed like INXS, Foreigner, and Culture Club. Sooooo many great songs. - AT
howdy
they are truly the 80s icons...some others like U2 has evolved, and continue into today, or at least into the 90s. some of the younger members should prob start a 90s list. anything post 2000, i will prob fumble.
never could remember the songs
I can't pretend to remember the songs, but I sure can list my favorite bands (I still listen to them all): [not in special order] Led Zeppelin U2 Phil Collins/Genesis The Beatles Bob Marley Bruce Springsteen Crosby, Still, Nash & Young Van Morrison Eagles...
Heeeerm, Sancerre, are you sure your list is not a bit over 10? :)
" Yes " ... A Band I didn't listen very often, in the 80ies, but I rediscovered its magical world... Excellent list, my friend. With these one, you can't go wrong! Best, Nicolas
had to trim it down to get that far
Guess I was never so good at following directions
Embarrassing …
As someone who likes to think they have reasonable ‘taste’ in music, I am going to take a different and embarrassing tack on this question and tell you what 70’s and 80’s songs I actually have on a USB stick in my car. There are of course the classic albu...
" All credibility gone "... ROFLMAO, Andrew!
Don Henley " Boys in Summer "... Wow, it was years that I didn't hear this one! Great song, by the way... When I hear it, I feel like I'm in California... an " Avant Gout " of IGOT II! Toto made me feel the same. " The Bat out of hell " ...Certainly one o...
Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys anyone?
Am a Gen Y but greatly influenced by 80s music as a kid. So many songs to choose....ah! cheers PAt
**raises hand**
Hell yeah! Add OMD, Erasure, The Cure, and Bad Boys Blue - and you got yourself music for a typical asian party we used to go to during college! Cheers, Anthony
Funny, Pat...
I learnt to appreciate Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys these last years... It was a bit too electronic music fro me in the 80ie,s I guess. But you're totally right, they are greatissime bands! Best, Nicolas
80's music is awesome
+1 on the Pet Shop Boys, depeche mode and many many others in the 80's. Regards, ED-209
Here are 10 songs from the 80's that popped into my head (YouTube videos of all 10 songs inside)
1) Anything Box - "Living in Oblivion" 2) Gregorian - "Once in a Lifetime" 3) OMD - "If You Leave" 4) Pet Shop Boys - "Always On My Mind" 5) Chicago - "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" 6) Vanilla Ice - "Ice Ice Baby" .... LOL!! 7) MC Hammer - "You Can't Touch This"...
WOW! good stuff Anthony.
Check out the shoulder pads and baggy pants of Vanilla Ice, reminds me of another dude - MC HAMMER! It's hammer time! click here cheers PAt
I'm listening to all the songs I listed in my post right now
Ahhhh the good memories for each of these songs. I forgot these songs since I haven't listened to any 80's in a LONG time but damn there're good. I HIGHLY recommend to anyone who hasn't heard of the group Anything Box but who likes OMD, Pet Shop Boys, Era...
I will try to limit to 10
I cannot cut my list. Pink Floyd alone would be over 50 songs. Joe Walsh Rocky Mountain Way Stones Angie Gary Wright Dream Weaver McCartney Live and Let Die Seals & Croft Summer Breeze Randy Neuman Short People Zeppellin Ramble On Eagles Hotel California ...
Cool list, Jerry!
Well, if I had my favourite top 50, a lot of similar songs and bands would pop up... I love a lot the " West Coast " sound, like Donald Fagen, Eagles, Steely Dan, and Jackson Brown. Running on empty was one of my fav songs! " The Boss " Srpingsteen too, t...
re: Steely Dan
My patients always tell me that there is a song by Steely Dan 'Dr. Wu'. -MW
Great list!
Supertramp "Crime of the Century" was one of the all-time classics, as were all the early Steely Dan records.
Thanks
When I was a teenager I would go to my friends house to play Crime of the Century on his fathers stereo; Macintosh amps, B&O turntable and Klipsh cornwall speaker. Thought we were going to blow the windows out. Good times. JerryW
Nazareth's version of "Love Hurts" could well . . .
. . . be the best cover of all time, which is even more amazing considering it's a Roy Orbison song . . . imagine, a metal band from Scotland outdoing the Master himself!
Songs linked to my childhood
I like the criteria of being linked to my growing up. Here's my list: 1. New Kid in Town. I lived in the same house all my childhood and had a very stable childhood, but I changed schools twice while in elementary school. It’s kind of silly, but I always ...
Superb playlist, Greg.
The B 52.... How could I forget them? So many great songs from this Band! And the more I read all your answers, the more I am amazed that nobody mentionned, just like me, Thomas Dolby, with a superb album whose title was " An Alien ate my buick ". So many...
One of my favorites from the 70's
This message has been edited by DRMW on 2010-08-04 00:56:33
Damn cool one.
I was only 12... You know what? I even remember where I was when first hearing it! Best, Nicolas
You're asking a really difficult question.
Having come of age in the 1980's leaves me with so many songs and bands that I loved. Here is a quick list of songs that I not only loved then, but still find on my current playlists: 1) The The - This is the Day 2) The Smiths - How Soon is Now 3) Oingo B...
Hey Rovermark...
Seems that we listened to the same bands! Echo and the Bunnymen, Psychedelic Furs, The Cars ( Damn, I love this Band and I am a big fan of Rick Occasek ) and ... The Boomtown rats ( " I don't like Mondays ")....Without forgetting the Damned and Brian Jame...
Billy Idol
Saw him in concert back in the day. Great shows. Killer guitar player (Steve Stevens). Great songs. The guy still tours and looks good today. Who could forget "White Wedding"?
Steve Stevens is a guitar hero, indeed.
He also played with Blue Oyster Cult ( a legandary band, by the way ) and with Rick Occasek on one of his albums. Steve Vai is another one. Well, some 15 years ago, I was in a bar in Paris, and Billy Idol was here... He ruined all the bar... Best, Nicolas
Funny you should mention Billy Idol
If I hadn't kept to the 10 song limit "Eyes Without a Face" would have made the cut. I love the lines: "Steal a car and go to Las Vegas oh, the gigolo pool. Hanging out by the state line, Turning holy water into wine Drinkin' it down, oh I'm on a bus on a...
Yello
Great band. Discovered them in the late 80s. Glad I found most of their CDs before they went out of print. Also have some vinyl of theirs.
It's funny...
Most people in America know their song "Oh Yeah" since it has been used in a number of movies, TV shows, and commercials but have no idea about their other works. Personally, I think that Stella was their best album, although You Gotta Say Yes to Another ...
Impossible...
The first rock song I really couldn't get out of my head was Fox on the Run by The Sweet. My girlfriend at the time liked anything by The Bay City Rollers. But enough of the horror stories.... Its hard to limit myself to 10 songs but anything by: Dire Str...
So, imagine, Richard...
What is my problem with around 1500 Compact Discs on the shelves... Great list, my friend! Fleetwood Mac...Steevie Nicks... Wow, " toute une époque " ! Best, Nicolas....
Traveling Wilburys
Who ever would have imagined all these guys getting together to make records? Incredible band.
Agreed! Roy Orbison's passing . . .
. . . put an untimely end to their career. I saw him a few months before he died at the Roxy; he sat thru Chris Isaak's show, and waited to meet with him until after Isaak had met with all his fans. Orbison will be remembered not only for his voice, but f...
Fun post
Here's a few Freur - Doot doot Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead Bowie - Life on Mars www.youtube.com It just scapes in. The Cure: A forest Billy Idol - White Wedding Talk Talk - Life is what you make it. www.youtube.com Blancmange - living on the ceiling Visa...
Superb playlist, Carl.
Fade to Grey is just a fantastic song! Well, the others are not bad, either. Very cool playlist, indeed. Best, Nicolas
+1 for Billy Idol . . .
. . . and let's not forget bandmate Steve Stevens . . . . . . metal guitarist extraordinaire . . ....
Nicolas!
... I have now spent hours on youtube perusing some old favorites! All the best, Carl.
And me in my CD Collection!
I must have 1500 Compact Discs, and among them, maybe 1000 from the 60ies, 70ies and 80ies! Best, Nicolas
I've been ripping for years now...
...and I'm fully electronic haven't bought a cd in ages. The itunes library currently stands at 14,537 items - 44.2 days worth. And it's completely unmanageable. Memory recall is a funny thing: I too find that an old track can trigger a long forgotten mem...
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