This is in no particular order, because it would take me years to get that straight. Anyway, these are older 80s and early 90s songs that I am in love with, because I've been listening to them lately and music nowadays is all just rave crap!
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1. Boys of Summer by Don Henley
One of my favorite songs ever. The lyrics are beautiful and somewhat sad while never losing that awesome beat. One of the greatest line in music history is "I thought I knew what love was/ What did I know/ Those days are gone forever/ I should just let them go but..." I never get tired of hearing this.
2. Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas
Again, amazing lyrics paired with an awesome drum fill right off the bat make this song a classic. The chorus always makes me want to take on the world, and the switch from upbeat rock to semi-whispered voices create such an interesting vibe. This is a song that constantly gets stuck in my head and I will never complain about it.
3. Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar
Love is a Battlefield is a song that is like a guilty pleasure. No one will admit they actually like the song, but everyone can belt out the words. Not to mention the crazy video that goes along with it. This was a fist-pumping song before fist-pumping songs existed, and it will always be an anthem for kids everywhere who just want to stick it to their parents.
4. Take On Me by A-Ha
This song is amazing, and not just for the high notes. This is also one of my favorite songs and it is my favorite music video. The bright synth beats paired with the simple lyrics really strike a perfect chord with me for some reason. It's almost unexplainable how something so simple can mean so much, but this song does exactly that.
5. Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners
This song's beginning is extremely recognizable, and even if you've never heard it, you get the feeling that it's always been in your head after you listen for the first time. The lyrics, on the other hand, are extremely unrecognizable during verses, but the chorus comes out beautifully. This is a song you just want to smile and dance at, something simple to lift up your heart.
6. In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins
Let's be clear. I knew and loved this song before The Hangover. This song is so dark and great that I can never pass up rocking out to it when the occasion arises. Plus, the drums in this song are spectacular.
7. Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds
The movie this song goes to (The Breakfast Club) is my favorite movie hands down, and this song is even better for that fact. This song is great for it's clear message: don't forget about me. And that message is something everyone has felt.
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Well, those are all the big names I can think of right now, but there will probably be updates every now an then. Feel free to comment any others that you enjoy!
We Didn't Start the Fire is always an excellent choice. Love Shack by the B-52's is one of my guilty pleasures haha. And I've always been a fan of Lost in the Supermarket by The Clash (1979 but eh, close enough) Oh! Also, I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight by Cutting Crew. Under Pressure is another. There are A LOT haha
ReplyDeleteyes those are also amazing haha, good choices
ReplyDeleteGot another song for the list. Jack and Diane by John Mellancamp. Quite a classic.
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