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Post by Sam Tyler on Apr 11, 2024 20:03:28 GMT
Quite a few on there I do like I'm of the same opinion on most of these, Carty. Some great ones. Actually didn't mind the Kajagoogoo one, but they were a bit of a one-trick pony. Maisonettes and Joe Jackson being the standouts. Bonnie Tyler was (and still is) overplayed and it seemed like another attempt for Jim Steinman to see how over the top he could push things in the shadow of his days with Meatloaf. Eurythmics - didn't mind a few of them, but they always seemed a bit pretentious, particularly Dave Stewart. Duran Duran - never keen on Le Bon's vocals. On New Moon On Monday, he starts the opening bars with a kind of Bowie-esque low voice and I always feel like saying, "Simon - if you can sing like Bowie then sing like Bowie, rather than that usual style which sounds like you're throwing up". I didn't mind the Kajagoogoo one, nothing to do with the group or the song but the video was worth a watch. Apparently she was the girlfriend of one of the other band members... Eurythmics I've never taken too at all, as soon as I hear Annie Lennox then it is time for another channel. I like a fair bit of Duran Duran but for me the best has always been The Chauffeur, that's a regular on my YT playlist. I think the only thing that Carty has missed for '83 (maybe by his choice and certainly not mine) has been Level 42. Aside from a brief foray into the charts in '81, '83 was the year that they got on the road to success. Sam.
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Post by Cartman on Apr 11, 2024 20:56:17 GMT
Kajagoogoo did one I liked, a bit later in the year, which will be along in a day or so, Big Apple. Sorry for missing out Level 42 Sam, one of those bands I've never really taken much notice of. Running in the Family is about the only one of theirs I know
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Post by Cartman on Apr 13, 2024 5:31:06 GMT
Second quarter of 83, April to June
Spandau Ballet True* overplayed on the radio though Bowie Lets Dance* so is this F R David Words* one hit wonder as far as I know Michael Jackson Beat it* Wham Bad boys. Mmm, 50/50 on this Culture Club Church of the poisoned mind* not bad, although I was never much of a fan of them Human League Keep feeling fascination* Yazoo Nobody's diary* Rod Stewart Baby Jane. Not that keen on Rods later recordings, overplayed too Jo Boxers Boxer beat* Tracey Ullman Breakaway* Bob Marley Buffalo Soldiers* I really like this, IMO the best he ever did Bowie China girl* same comments as Let's dance Irene Cara Flashdance* love this Fun boy three our lips are sealed* Thompson twins We are detectives* Elton John I guess that's why they call it the blues. Another not that great song that gets ooverplayed Tears for fears Pale shelter* Eurythmics Love is a stranger. Never really liked them Flash and the pan Waiting for a train* Big country Fields of fire*
Not a bad selection here, I think 83 was a bit of an improvement on 82 personally, a kind of last flourish before nosediving.
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Post by Nightfly on Apr 13, 2024 10:18:11 GMT
Culture Club Church of the poisoned mind* not bad, although I was never much of a fan of them I quite liked this one as it showcased George's soulful voice as opposed to some of their others which was commercial stuff aimed purely at the young teeny fans. This one had a bit of a Northern Soul vibe about it. Always had a soft spot for Big Country too as they had a unique style, particularly their skill for making the guitar solos emulate the bagpipes. Round about this time in 1983, I always remember Jimmy The Hoover - Tantalise and Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band. Hearing those always takes me right back to the summer of that year.
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Post by Cartman on Apr 14, 2024 15:06:59 GMT
Third quarter, June to September. Apologies if I have missed anyone's favourites, but I have slightly skimmed through the early 80s, I don't have the same level of enthusiasm as I do for the 70s!
Paul Young Whereever I lay my hat. No, don't like this. KC and the sunshine band Give it up* love this Freeez IOU. Don't like this either UB40 Red Red wine. Or this. Just don't like UB40 at all Malcolm McLaren Double dutch. Sort of ok I suppose Mike Oldfield Moonlight shadow* love this Spandau Ballet Gold* When Club Tropicana* ok Madness Wings of a dove. Not that keen Culture Club Karma Chameleon. Played to death and not that good imo Style Council Long hot summer* Level 42 Sun goes down. Not really keen Bananarama Cruel summer* they did do one of two which I didn't dislike Lotus Eaters First picture of you* love this Ryan Paris Dolce vita* Kinks Come dancing* love this too Jimmy the Hoover Tantalize me* Howard Jones New song*
Bit mixed, a few good ones in amongst quite a few duffers
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Post by Nightfly on Apr 18, 2024 9:15:40 GMT
Bit mixed, a few good ones in amongst quite a few duffers Good to see Jimmy The Hoover and KC amongst the favourites and have to agree with the choices. Although I have a soft spot for Level 42 and Mark King with his insane basslines. The Sun Goes Down was OK, but they peaked a few years later with the classic Running In The Family. I'd almost forgotten The Kinks single. It seemed to come out of nowhere after so many years away from the charts. A clever song and one that probably resonates with all of us who have witnessed the end of some iconic building from their youth. The debut song for Howard Jones whose music I like, though I believe he can be a bit of a merchant in interviews these days - not wanting to talk about the 80s, but happy to do the rounds of the 80s revival gigs etc.
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Post by Cartman on Apr 18, 2024 11:55:31 GMT
I really like that Kinks track, it's one of my favourites of the year. This occasionally happens, a band or singer disappears for a long time, then reappears with an excellent song. Blondie did this, returning in 1998 with the brilliant Maria, Roy Orbison did it too, in the late 80s with some very good material, shortly before his sad death
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Post by Cartman on Apr 19, 2024 5:51:56 GMT
Putting the thread to bed, final quarter of 1983, October to December
Billy Joel Uptown Girl. Don't like this much Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson Say say say. Or this Lionel Richie All night long. Sort of ok Flying Pickets Only you. Not keen. What a poor start! Paul Young Love of the common people. Another I can take or leave Tracey Ullman They don't know* at last one I like. Incidentally, Tracey couldn't reach the very high note in the song so Kirsty McCall voiced a bit of it Slade My oh my* Slade never disappoint Bowie Modern Love* not one of my favourite Bowie tracks but still good Siouxsie and the Banshees Dear prudence* Rocksteady Crew Hey you the rocksteady crew. Ok ish Black Lace Superman. Daft novelty record Tina Turner Lets stay together. One of those singers I just never really liked Marylin Calling your name. No. Cure Love cats. Not keen Modern Romance Walking in the rain* Duran Duran Union of the snake* not bad New Order Blue Monday. Not overkeen Culture Club Victims* I like this, IMO, the best one they did Madness Sun and the rain. They had peaked and were in decline by now Public image limited This is not a love song* Michael Jackson Thriller* the last one Jacko did which I liked Eurythmics Right by your side* not a fan of theirs but this was ok Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Islands in the stream* Bee Gees wrote this, I liked it
And that, chaps, wraps up my chart following.
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Post by Vienna on Apr 19, 2024 17:16:28 GMT
Good to see Jimmy The Hoover and KC amongst the favourites and have to agree with the choices. Although I have a soft spot for Level 42 and Mark King with his insane basslines. The Sun Goes Down was OK, but they peaked a few years later with the classic Running In The Family. Level 42 certainly peaked in the mid eighties. Something About You and and Leaving Me Now (both from late '85) are two of my favourites. Vi
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Post by Nightfly on Apr 21, 2024 11:15:55 GMT
And that, chaps, wraps up my chart following. I didn't know the story of Kirsty McColl singing the high note for Tracy Ullman. Nice one! As you say, Slade always delivered and it's perhaps fitting that by the end of 83, one of the best songs was from one of the 70s icons. I've enjoyed your look back at the golden years, Carty. It's always interesting to hear other people's opinions of the songs of the time.
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