All this hoo ha about Gaga has got me thinking about pop. What pop songs do you still play/hum/sing in the shower/get stuck in your head?
Two spring to mind for me, which are Monday Monday by the Mamas & the Papas, which pops into my head pretty much weekly, and 8 miles high by the byrds, which I often get stuck in my head.
Fast car Driving by INXS pops up reasonably frequently. But I am not sure if they are my favourites, or just the catchiest.
when the going gets tough, the tough get going
for about 10 years i used to whistle ''waterfalls'' by TLC if i needed inspiration at the urinal
king of wishful thinking - go west
+1
Come Said The Boy by Mondo Rock gets stuck in my head, and is one of the reasons I want Ross Wilson to die painfully.
Pure shores - All saints. I can't frigging help it.
Daydream Believer - The Monkees. Always brightens my mood.
run to paradise - the choirboys
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Heavenly Pop Hit - The Chills
Not too young (to get married) - The Aislers Set
I prefer Last Train to Clarkesville, JRB, but the Monkees are certainly cheery
Jackbratt said 2 minutes ago:
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
fuck
oath!
Mo, do you want to go out right now and buy matching overalls? And fiddles? And crack onto babes who are also wearing overalls?
fuck dude u know it!!!!
i'll be the banjo player
No Scrubs. ARGH.
I'll try and grow a seedy mostach, you work on the dance moves.
done!
counting the beat
''honey to the bee'' by billie piper. stupid and great.
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anyone have this little pearler back in 1980?
Gone Troppo!
Side A Tracks:
Side B Tracks:
I knew this song for years before knowing what it was actually saying. True pop genius to get stuck in peoples' heads on purely catchy music.
funnily enough just heard that 'don't go chasing waterfalls' song whilst on my lunch break.
jackbratt - looks like we're not talking. starting.. from... NOW!
er... the doobie bros, I was talking about.
This one rocked my 9 yr old world...haha, as you can see, it drops the ball somewhat on side 2!
Side A:
Side B:
pretty much every song dave faulkner has ever written
mr milk - you am i
tick.
the guy is fucking amazing
i would give both bollocks to write such clever yet rocking songs
Later Fleetwood Mac deserve a mention for catchy as fuck hooks.
Also Hall & Oates, but be warned, do not ever listen to a full album of theirs. Evil, evil shit.
I disagree Modi - take a listen to the least know Hall & Oates album ''War Babies'' produced by and featuring the wackiness and blistering guitar of Todd Rundgren!
''This is a phenomenal effort. It plays like a Rundgren album, but it's far more melodic. Who would have know that John Oates could write a song as good as TR with ''Can't Stop the Music.''
While Hall & Oates fans will continue to cry ''Heresy!'' the music's sensibilities are truly in the Philly-soul vein with a cosmic TR tinge. It makes the record that much more interesting. God forbid they simply re-tread ''Abandoned Luncheonette'' and not grow as artists.
''Beanie G. and The Rose Tattoo'' is phenomenal. Almost Prog-ish, with a tricky time signature and all.
Daryl has always had a caustic side, as witnessed in his chef d'ouvre that is ''Sacred Songs.'' Who would've known he was a Rock star, of all things!
This will be easier to digest for those who are already accustomed to Rundgren's work. While the production is all TR, the songs are pure Hall & Oates, despite all the window dressing.
Give it a chance!''
here's an 80's pop comp I made a few years ago. Has lots of obscure versions and forgotten gems on board
01 Colourbox – Baby I Love You So (12″Version)
02 Big Audio Dynamite – E=MC2 (Extended Version)
03 Criminal Element Orchestra – Put The Needle On The Record
04 Carly Simon – Why (12″ Mix)
05 Joe Jackson – Stepping Out (DJ Grandmasterguy Remix)
06 Adamski Feat. Seal – Killer (Original 12″ Mix)
07 Prince – Pop Life (Extended Version)
08 Scritti Politti – Wood Beez (12″ Version)
09 Space – Magic Fly (Original Version)
10 Soft Cell – Tainted Dub
11 Pete Shelley – Homosapian (Martin Rushnet Dub)
12 The Clash – Train In Vain (Ultimix)
13 Terence Trent D’Arby – Sign Your Name (Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Remix)
14 Talk Talk – Life’s What You Make It (Flood Mix)
15 Greg Kihn Band – Jeopardy (12″ Version)
16 Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience – The Crown (Full Version)
17 Womack and Womack – Teardrops (Original 12″ Version)
18 Laurie Anderson – O Superman
19 Godley & Creme – Cry (Club Version)
20 Tears For Fears – Pale Shelter (12″ Extended Mix)
21 Echo & The Bunnymen – Never Stop (12″ Version)
22 Killing Joke – Eighties (rare 12″ Mix)
23 Moodswings feat. Chrissie Hynde – Spiritual High
24 The Art Of Noise – Moments In Love (Quiet Storm Version)
25 Captain Sensible – Wot (Original 12″ Extended Version
part 1
part 2
there is nothing i hate more than a remixed 80s song. unless its scritti politti.
Yes, but they are remixes done at the time of the release ie: in the 80's! Trust me - they're great.
Nothing can save Hall & Oates from being pure shit. Sorry.
On the other hand, latter day Genesis has its moments.
''''have their moments'' as it were.
Mo, can you please tell loungey she is acting like a child.
As pop goes, H&O were at the top of their game, but it's so patchy if you listen to the stuff that were never hits.
But, I have not heard that record, Arthurly, and am open minded enough to give it a spin.
I have this on picture disk vinyl......yes....be jealous
loungey - stop acting like a child - from jack
Thanks Mo, How dare she diss the dexys. It's just rude.
a la la la la long v here comes the hotstepper (banana megamix)