Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Excellent 80's Is Two


A happy birthday today to this little blog that started out two years ago as a lark - a place to just post some silly 80's music videos, tv, movies, sports, etc. It's been a labor of love for two years, or maybe some sort of psychotic obsession... whatever the case, I'm over 580 posts... so, thanks for stopping in on occasion and keep on living the dream...

A double shot today from my favorite rock band (get it? double meaning two) as a birthday present for everyone... Van Halen rocks in the third year of existence for The Excellent 80's first off with Diamond Dave, some cable flying, Michael Anthony's Jack Daniels bass, and the song "Panama"...




Lyrics | Van Halen lyrics - Panama lyrics

"Panama"

Single by Van Halen
from the album 1984
Released 1984 (US)
Format 7"
Recorded 5150 Studios, Hollywood, California; 1983
Genre Hard rock
Length 3 min 31 sec
Label Warner Music Group (US)
Producer Ted Templeman

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #13


Have you seen Junior's grades? Here is a televised lip-synched performance of "And the Cradle Will Rock"... Dave's outfit is so gay/over the top that it actually steals the scene in this performance... gotta get me some of those boots!




Lyrics | Van Halen lyrics - And The Cradle Will Rock lyrics

"And the Cradle Will Rock..."
Single by Van Halen
from the album Women and Children First
A-side "And the Cradle Will Rock..."
B-side "Loss of Control"
Released 1980
Format 7"
Genre Hard rock
Length 3:31
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Ted Templeman

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