80s Classics

[Izzy]

I used to take the piss out of my sister for being a Duran Duran fan in the 80's cos I thought they were a bit twee. Then I watched a documentary on their Rio album last night and have changed my mind. They worked their nuts off and had more talent than I gave them credit for. I guess you don't sell 100 million records if you're not half decent. My favorite track is:

 

[rico]

 

 

2 of my faves

Edited 15 November 2015 by rico

[Izzy]

This is really funny. Well I think so

 

[Guest]

Been listening to the boss all morning.. love this 

 

[rico]

Been listening to the boss all morning.. love this 

 

 

A very young Courtney Cox in that video  

[Head Honcho]

[Webbo]

[Izzy]

[rico]

[Webbo]

 

 

[Alf Bentley]

For selecting that fine Associates track, Webbo, you're getting a special Alfie Bonus (like the Brucie Bonus but more valuable).

Only became aware of this the other day - Billy MacKenzie of Associates covers Sparks (stunningly, in my opinion - he was a real loss):

 

 

If anyone has 40 minutes spare, there's a great profile of MacKenzie here:

 

Anecdote from the TV profile: when his record label dropped him, they dropped the bombshell at a London restaurant. He took it quite well, but asked them to order him a company-paid taxi home at the end of the meal.

When the black cab arrived, he jumped in and headed home....but not to his London flat, to his other home.....near Dundee. Classy conduct!

 

Personal anecdote: My brother played him at pool in a Camden pub in about 1986. He lost.

Edited 22 November 2015 by Alf Bentley

[Alf Bentley]

2 different versions of a magnificent bit of rousing 80s silliness to warm the cockles on a miserable morning. I'm not sure which video I prefer.

 

Is it just me or does Eddie Tenpole have something of Jamie Vardy in him? Manic pace and movement, crazy stare, fierce determination, whippet body (and face).... 

 

 

Edited 24 November 2015 by Alf Bentley

[rico]

2 different versions of a magnificent bit of rousing 80s silliness to warm the cockles on a miserable morning. I'm not sure which video I prefer.

 

Is it just me or does Eddie Tenpole have something of Jamie Vardy in him? Manic pace and movement, crazy stare, fierce determination, whippet body (and face).... 

 

 

 

Wunderbar

[ozleicester]

one of the biggest hits in oz from the 80s

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45zyxd-xEqQ

 

probably doesnt translate sorry

[rico]

[Izzy]

[MPH]

 

https://youtu.be/e-dxAxfkmvk

 

2 of my faves

I used to sing this one in my bedroom. Used to think I was a bit of a wild boy when in reality the only 'wild' thing I did was break a window by throwing a stone at it and blame someone else....

http://youtu.be/M43wsiNBwmo

[Alf Bentley]

I've been a Dubliners fan since childhood in the 60s, but this one is from 1984. Only discovered it the other day.

 

Heartbreaking, powerful singing from Luke Kelly, particularly as it was his last ever Dubliners performance and probably knew he was on his way out (brain tumour at 43).

"I must away now, I can no longer tarry".... You should have tarried much longer, Luke. What a voice!

 

[rico]

[Izzy]

[Webbo]

 

 

 

[Tuna]

[Izzy]

Seeing as Christmas is coming. I fvckin love these guys. Genius lyrics.

 

[MC Prussian]

 

[rico]

 

Edited 12 December 2015 by rico