Oh, you know that crazy Josie don't you? With their first appearance in The Excellent 80's, here is band from London called The Outfield with "Your Love"...
The Outfield "Your Love"
Lyrics | Outfield lyrics - Your Love lyrics
“Your Love”
Single by The Outfield
from the album Play Deep
Recorded 1985
Length 3:36
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #6
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Goddess On the Mountain Top
Fire, vampires, devils, a Greek goddess, and Banarama today! The group that gave me one of my favorite 80's songs of all time (Cruel Summer) is back today with a remake of a 1969 song by the band Shocking Blue... here is a video for Banarama's #1 dance hit that needed more red she-devil in the video - "Venus"...
Lyrics | Bananarama lyrics - Venus lyrics
“Venus”
Single by Bananarama
from the album True Confessions
B-side "White Train"
Released May 1986
Format 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl
Recorded December 1985
Genre Pop/Dance
Length 3:51
Label London Records
Writer(s) Robbie van Leeuwen
Producer Stock Aitken Waterman
Certification Gold (RIAA)
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Lyrics | Bananarama lyrics - Venus lyrics
“Venus”
Single by Bananarama
from the album True Confessions
B-side "White Train"
Released May 1986
Format 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl
Recorded December 1985
Genre Pop/Dance
Length 3:51
Label London Records
Writer(s) Robbie van Leeuwen
Producer Stock Aitken Waterman
Certification Gold (RIAA)
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Saturday, July 11, 2009
80's Movie Weekend
At some point in the early 80's someone thought it would be great to make a sequel to the awesome "Saturday Night Fever" movie that propelled John Travolta to stardom... that someone should have been shot after the sequel, featured here today, made it to the big screen... no matter how cut or manly John Travolta may seem, I still can't get past some of these gay dance scenes in this movie that goes absolutely nowhere and is a complete waste of time for the most part... from 1983, directed, produced, and co-written by Sylvester Stallone (what the hell were you thinking Sly?) here is "Staying Alive"....
the intro to "Staying Alive"...
you bastard...
Staying Alive
Directed by Sylvester Stallone
Produced by Sylvester Stallone
Robert Stigwood
Written by Sylvester Stallone
Norman Wexler
Starring John Travolta
Cynthia Rhodes
Finola Hughes
Music by Barry Gibb
Maurice Gibb
Robin Gibb
Cinematography Nick McLean
Editing by Mark Warner
Don Zimmerman
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) July 11, 1983
Running time 93 min.
Country United States
Language English
Preceded by Saturday Night Fever
Friday, July 10, 2009
I Am Down, But I Am Far From Over
Once upon a time, Sylvester Stallone had a brother and his name was Frank... wait, he still has a brother named Frank, and believe it or not at one time Frank had a hit song! I know you think I'm making crap up, but believe me when I tell you that Frank's song reached #10 on the billboard charts in 1983... from the John Travolta movie "Staying Alive" here is Sly's brother Frank with "Far From Over"...
Lyrics | Frank Stallone lyrics - Far From Over lyrics
"Far From Over"
by Frank Stallone
from the "Staying Alive" soundtrack
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #10
Lyrics | Frank Stallone lyrics - Far From Over lyrics
"Far From Over"
by Frank Stallone
from the "Staying Alive" soundtrack
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #10
Thursday, July 9, 2009
In The Midnight Hour She Cried...
More! More! More! Loved me some Billy Idol back in the day when he was cranking out hard hitting party tunes... Let's finish off June in style I say, and just like you do for The Excellent 80's, go ahead and cry "more! more! more!" today... here is William Michael Albert Broad or Billy Idol with his cool vest and his "Rebel Yell"...
Lyrics | Billy Idol lyrics - Rebel Yell lyrics
“Rebel Yell”
Single by Billy Idol
from the album Rebel Yell
Released January 1984
Format Vinyl (7" and 12")
Recorded 1983 at Studio A, Electric Lady Studios, New York City
Genre Heavy Metal, New Wave
Length 4:47
Label Chrysalis Records
Writer(s) Billy Idol & Steve Stevens
Producer Keith Forsey
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #46
Billboard's U.S. Mainstream Rock peak: #9
Lyrics | Billy Idol lyrics - Rebel Yell lyrics
“Rebel Yell”
Single by Billy Idol
from the album Rebel Yell
Released January 1984
Format Vinyl (7" and 12")
Recorded 1983 at Studio A, Electric Lady Studios, New York City
Genre Heavy Metal, New Wave
Length 4:47
Label Chrysalis Records
Writer(s) Billy Idol & Steve Stevens
Producer Keith Forsey
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #46
Billboard's U.S. Mainstream Rock peak: #9
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
I Got It Bad
Love the acting in this video by Nik Kershaw as he's convulsing in the street near the end, but the big question I still have 25 years after this release is where can I get a suit like that!? Love the suit, still like the song, England's Nik Kershaw with "Wouldn't It Be Good"...
Lyrics | Nik Kershaw lyrics - Would'nt It Be Good lyrics
“Wouldn't It Be Good”
Single by Nik Kershaw
from the album Human Racing
B-side "Monkey Business"
Released 21 January 1984
Format 7", 12"
Recorded Summer 1983
Genre Synthpop, Rock
Label MCA
Writer(s) Nik Kershaw
Producer Peter Collins
UK Peak: #4
Lyrics | Nik Kershaw lyrics - Would'nt It Be Good lyrics
“Wouldn't It Be Good”
Single by Nik Kershaw
from the album Human Racing
B-side "Monkey Business"
Released 21 January 1984
Format 7", 12"
Recorded Summer 1983
Genre Synthpop, Rock
Label MCA
Writer(s) Nik Kershaw
Producer Peter Collins
UK Peak: #4
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
I Went Off To The Right
What song or video can boast of having a xylophone and bongos that is any cooler than this song and video I ask? I will answer myself by saying none that I can think of... to their credit they at least got some cute jungle girls to dance around a little bit... here is the little remembered new wave group formed in 1980 by Nick Heyward, Haircut 100 with their only "hit" "Love Plus One"...
Lyrics | Haircut 100 lyrics - Love Plus One lyrics
“Love Plus One”
Single by Haircut 100
from the album Pelican West
Released 1982
Format 7", 12"
Recorded 1982
Genre Alternative rock
Label Arista
Producer Nick Heyward
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #37
UK singles peak: #3
Lyrics | Haircut 100 lyrics - Love Plus One lyrics
“Love Plus One”
Single by Haircut 100
from the album Pelican West
Released 1982
Format 7", 12"
Recorded 1982
Genre Alternative rock
Label Arista
Producer Nick Heyward
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #37
UK singles peak: #3
Monday, July 6, 2009
It's Monday and I Don't Like It
Neither did this band back in 1979, and I occasionally like to break my 80's barrier - but just by a little bit!... Led by vocalist Bob Geldof (yes, Band Aid and Live Aid fame), here are the Boomtown Rats with Bob singing "I Don't Like Mondays"...
Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
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Lyrics | Boomtown Rats lyrics - I Don't Like Mondays lyrics
“I Don't Like Mondays”
Single by The Boomtown Rats
from the album The Fine Art of Surfacing
B-side "It's All the Rage"
Released July 21, 1979 (UK)
Format 7" vinyl
Genre Pop
Length 4:19
Label Ensign Records (UK)
Columbia Records (USA)
Writer(s) Bob Geldof
Producer Phil Wainman
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #73
UK peak: #1
Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
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Lyrics | Boomtown Rats lyrics - I Don't Like Mondays lyrics
“I Don't Like Mondays”
Single by The Boomtown Rats
from the album The Fine Art of Surfacing
B-side "It's All the Rage"
Released July 21, 1979 (UK)
Format 7" vinyl
Genre Pop
Length 4:19
Label Ensign Records (UK)
Columbia Records (USA)
Writer(s) Bob Geldof
Producer Phil Wainman
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #73
UK peak: #1
Saturday, July 4, 2009
From Sea to Shining Sea
In today's video, I see a whole lot of hard working white farmers, but where the brothas be at!? Well, wherever they were back when this video was shot in 1984, it doesn't matter too much cause there ain't no doubt that Lee Greenwood loves the U.S.A., and if you haven't heard this song at least 10 times the past week, I suggest you put this video on a loop for about an hour straight and get your patriotic groove on like the whole family does at the table in this video... Happy Fourth of July and "God Bless the U.S.A."...
Lyrics | Lee Greenwood lyrics - God Bless The U.S.A. lyrics
“God Bless the USA”
Single by Lee Greenwood
from the album You've Got a Good Love Comin'
Released 1984
Genre Patriotic, Country
Length 3:11
Label MCA Records
Writer(s) Lee Greenwood
Producer Jerry Crutchfield
Chart (1984) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs #7
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #26
Chart (2001) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs #16
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #16
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #12
Lyrics | Lee Greenwood lyrics - God Bless The U.S.A. lyrics
“God Bless the USA”
Single by Lee Greenwood
from the album You've Got a Good Love Comin'
Released 1984
Genre Patriotic, Country
Length 3:11
Label MCA Records
Writer(s) Lee Greenwood
Producer Jerry Crutchfield
Chart (1984) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs #7
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #26
Chart (2001) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs #16
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #16
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #12
Friday, July 3, 2009
Make a Change
Through his music MJ spoke about a variety of subjects many of which dealt with him personally or were calls for a more peaceful, more tolerant society. Like I said last Friday, there were definitely some issues and demons in his life from early childhood up until his death, but Jackson was undeniably an unbelievable talent and one of the most polarizing figures in American and for that matter World HiStory...
I had forgotten that Macaulay Culkin, Tess Harper, and George Wendt were featured in the beginning of this video and Macaulay busts out in a perfect rap lyp-synch about half way through this video as well... the whole morphing technology at the end of this video still freaks me out a little bit though... here is "Black or White"
Michael Jackson - Black Or White
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Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Black Or White lyrics
"Black or White"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Dangerous
Released October 11, 1991
Format 7" single
12" single
CD single
Recorded 1990
Genre Hard rock[1]
New jack swing
Rap rock
Length 3:22 (radio edit)
4:16 (album version)
Label Epic
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
This was Jackson's final #1 single of his career and features a naked Lisa Marie Presley and at times a Michael Jackson with wings and not near enough clothes on... here is Jackson with a song that debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and was an attempt at a response to his ever troubling personal life at that time... "You Are Not Alone"
Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - You Are Not Alone lyrics
"You Are Not Alone"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album HIStory - Past, Present and Future, Book I
Released August 15, 1995
Format CD single
Recorded 1995
Genre R&B
Length 5:45 (Album version)
4:36 (Radio edit)
6:02 (Extended version)
Label Epic
Writer(s) R. Kelly
Producer R. Kelly, Michael Jackson
Certification Platinum (U.S.)
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Finally, I'm going to conclude The Excellent 80's week long tribute to the late Michael Jackson with one of my personal favorite Jackson songs and one of those songs that will remain relevant no matter when you listen to this song... I love the positiveness that this song brings about especially coming from a man where negativity seemed to reign throughout much of his life... here is "Man in the Mirror"...
Michael Jackson - man in the mirror live
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Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Man In The Mirror lyrics
"Man in the Mirror"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released January 18, 1988
Format CD single
Recorded 1987
Genre Soul
Length 5:18 (album version)
5:03 (single edit)
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Glen Ballard
Siedah Garrett
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
I had forgotten that Macaulay Culkin, Tess Harper, and George Wendt were featured in the beginning of this video and Macaulay busts out in a perfect rap lyp-synch about half way through this video as well... the whole morphing technology at the end of this video still freaks me out a little bit though... here is "Black or White"
Michael Jackson - Black Or White
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Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Black Or White lyrics
"Black or White"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Dangerous
Released October 11, 1991
Format 7" single
12" single
CD single
Recorded 1990
Genre Hard rock[1]
New jack swing
Rap rock
Length 3:22 (radio edit)
4:16 (album version)
Label Epic
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
This was Jackson's final #1 single of his career and features a naked Lisa Marie Presley and at times a Michael Jackson with wings and not near enough clothes on... here is Jackson with a song that debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and was an attempt at a response to his ever troubling personal life at that time... "You Are Not Alone"
Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - You Are Not Alone lyrics
"You Are Not Alone"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album HIStory - Past, Present and Future, Book I
Released August 15, 1995
Format CD single
Recorded 1995
Genre R&B
Length 5:45 (Album version)
4:36 (Radio edit)
6:02 (Extended version)
Label Epic
Writer(s) R. Kelly
Producer R. Kelly, Michael Jackson
Certification Platinum (U.S.)
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Finally, I'm going to conclude The Excellent 80's week long tribute to the late Michael Jackson with one of my personal favorite Jackson songs and one of those songs that will remain relevant no matter when you listen to this song... I love the positiveness that this song brings about especially coming from a man where negativity seemed to reign throughout much of his life... here is "Man in the Mirror"...
Michael Jackson - man in the mirror live
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Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Man In The Mirror lyrics
"Man in the Mirror"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Bad
Released January 18, 1988
Format CD single
Recorded 1987
Genre Soul
Length 5:18 (album version)
5:03 (single edit)
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Glen Ballard
Siedah Garrett
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The MJ Tribute Week Continues
Yesterday, I posted some early Jackson 5 stuff and then the "Torture" from the "Victory" album... one more group post right here with "Shake Body Down to the Ground"... a "live" performance with some outstanding choreography and some unbelievably awesome jumpsuits... let's dance, let's shout...
THE JACKSONS - SHAKE YOUR BODY DOWN TO THE GROUND
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Lyrics | Jackson 5 lyrics - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) lyrics
"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
Single by The Jacksons
from the album Destiny
Released December 1978
Format 7" single
Recorded Los Angeles, August 1978
Genre Disco
Length 8:00 (album)/3:54 (7")/8:37 (extended)
Label Epic
8-50656
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Randy Jackson
Producer The Jacksons
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7
Last Friday I posted "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough"... here is the other big single off of Michael Jackson's breakthrough solo album - "Rock With You" featuring another cool outfit by the king of pop...
Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Rock With You lyrics
"Rock with You"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Off the Wall
Released November 3, 1979
Format 7"
Recorded 1979
Genre Disco, R&B, Soul
Length 3:39
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Rod Temperton
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
When "Thriller" came out, Michael Jackson wanted a black rock n' roll song, and with the help of Eddie Van Halen and his guitar, he and Quincy Jones produced this masterpiece... "Beat It"...
Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Beat It lyrics
"Beat It"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
Released February 14, 1983
Recorded 1982
Genre Rock, R&B
Length 4:19
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
Certification Platinum (RIAA)
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Finally today, here is the four-part Pepsi ad featuring MJ and the re-worked "Bad" song for the new Pepsi Generation...
THE JACKSONS - SHAKE YOUR BODY DOWN TO THE GROUND
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Lyrics | Jackson 5 lyrics - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) lyrics
"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
Single by The Jacksons
from the album Destiny
Released December 1978
Format 7" single
Recorded Los Angeles, August 1978
Genre Disco
Length 8:00 (album)/3:54 (7")/8:37 (extended)
Label Epic
8-50656
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Randy Jackson
Producer The Jacksons
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7
Last Friday I posted "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough"... here is the other big single off of Michael Jackson's breakthrough solo album - "Rock With You" featuring another cool outfit by the king of pop...
Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Rock With You lyrics
"Rock with You"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Off the Wall
Released November 3, 1979
Format 7"
Recorded 1979
Genre Disco, R&B, Soul
Length 3:39
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Rod Temperton
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
When "Thriller" came out, Michael Jackson wanted a black rock n' roll song, and with the help of Eddie Van Halen and his guitar, he and Quincy Jones produced this masterpiece... "Beat It"...
Lyrics | Michael Jackson lyrics - Beat It lyrics
"Beat It"
Single by Michael Jackson
from the album Thriller
Released February 14, 1983
Recorded 1982
Genre Rock, R&B
Length 4:19
Label Epic Records
Writer(s) Michael Jackson
Producer Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
Certification Platinum (RIAA)
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
Finally today, here is the four-part Pepsi ad featuring MJ and the re-worked "Bad" song for the new Pepsi Generation...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sometimes It's About The Family
Ripe off Michael's solo success with "Thriller" and off of a successful Motown 25th anniversary appearance, the Jacksons got together and put out "Victory." The album was a Grammy-nominated 1984 album and was the only album to include all six Jackson brothers together as an official group.
I bought this cassette tape unfortunately as it was a major let down for me personally. The only decent songs off of the "Victory" album were "State of Shock" with Mick Jagger and the following video which doesn't feature Michael in it at all (or Jermaine) though he does sing on the song - choreographed by Paula Abdul, here are The Jacksons with "Torture"...
Lyrics | Jacksons lyrics - Torture lyrics
"Torture"
Single by The Jacksons
from the album Victory
Released September 1984
Format 7" single
Recorded 1984
Genre Pop rock
Length 4:53
Label Epic
Writer(s) Jackie Jackson
Kathy Wakefield
Producer Jackie Jackson
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #17
Now that the torture is out of the way (pun definitely intended), let's go back to a simpler time for the Jacksons... here's little Michael and the Jackson 5 from the Ed Sullivan show... "ABC" easy as 1, 2, 3...
Lyrics | Jackson 5 lyrics - Abc lyrics
"ABC"
Single by The Jackson 5
from the album ABC
B-side "The Young Folks"
Released February 24, 1970 (U.S.)
Format Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM)
Recorded Hitsville West, Los Angeles; 1969
Genre Bubblegum pop/Soul
Length 2:55
Label Motown
M 1163
Writer(s) The Corporation
Producer The Corporation
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
and once again with little Michael and "I Want You Back"...
Lyrics | Jackson 5 lyrics - I Want You Back lyrics
"I Want You Back"
Single by The Jackson 5
from the album Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5
B-side "Who's Lovin' You"
Released October 7, 1969 (U.S.)
Format Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM)
Recorded Hitsville West, Los Angeles; September 1969
Genre Soul, Funk
Length 3:01
Label Motown
M 1157
Writer(s) The Corporation
Producer The Corporation
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
And who can forget about the huge Pepsi campaign featuring the Jacksons and the whole hospital incident that occurred when Michael's hair caught on fire during taping? Here is the Pepsi Generation commercial featuring The Jacksons and Alfonso Ribeiro ("Carlton" of "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" fame)...
I bought this cassette tape unfortunately as it was a major let down for me personally. The only decent songs off of the "Victory" album were "State of Shock" with Mick Jagger and the following video which doesn't feature Michael in it at all (or Jermaine) though he does sing on the song - choreographed by Paula Abdul, here are The Jacksons with "Torture"...
Lyrics | Jacksons lyrics - Torture lyrics
"Torture"
Single by The Jacksons
from the album Victory
Released September 1984
Format 7" single
Recorded 1984
Genre Pop rock
Length 4:53
Label Epic
Writer(s) Jackie Jackson
Kathy Wakefield
Producer Jackie Jackson
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #17
Now that the torture is out of the way (pun definitely intended), let's go back to a simpler time for the Jacksons... here's little Michael and the Jackson 5 from the Ed Sullivan show... "ABC" easy as 1, 2, 3...
Lyrics | Jackson 5 lyrics - Abc lyrics
"ABC"
Single by The Jackson 5
from the album ABC
B-side "The Young Folks"
Released February 24, 1970 (U.S.)
Format Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM)
Recorded Hitsville West, Los Angeles; 1969
Genre Bubblegum pop/Soul
Length 2:55
Label Motown
M 1163
Writer(s) The Corporation
Producer The Corporation
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
and once again with little Michael and "I Want You Back"...
Lyrics | Jackson 5 lyrics - I Want You Back lyrics
"I Want You Back"
Single by The Jackson 5
from the album Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5
B-side "Who's Lovin' You"
Released October 7, 1969 (U.S.)
Format Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM)
Recorded Hitsville West, Los Angeles; September 1969
Genre Soul, Funk
Length 3:01
Label Motown
M 1157
Writer(s) The Corporation
Producer The Corporation
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
And who can forget about the huge Pepsi campaign featuring the Jacksons and the whole hospital incident that occurred when Michael's hair caught on fire during taping? Here is the Pepsi Generation commercial featuring The Jacksons and Alfonso Ribeiro ("Carlton" of "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" fame)...
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