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Zaia wrote:Ok, so I have a lot of songs I want to put on this thing, so I'm thinking of doing two CDs. One for cheese/fun stuff, and one for new wave/rock/punk/other.

Cheese:
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I found the 'cheesy' list actually contains the most iconic songs of the 80s (IMO). Those are:
1. 'You Spin Me Right Round' by Dead or Alive
2. 'Billie Jean' by Michael Jackson
4. 'Material Girl' by Madonna
6. 'Hungry Like The Wolf' by Duran Duran (or maybe Rio?)
7. 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' by Wham!
12. 'Take On Me' by a-Ha

I don't know if you still plan to change the list, but if that's the case, I guess the songs above should remain.

EDIT: I forgot something about Wham!: 'Careless Whisper', that is. As for Duran-Duran, IMO 'Hungry Like The Wolf' feels more 80-ish than Rio.



Zaia wrote: 20. ?
As for filling the slot number 20, I would suggest one of the followings:

(1) 'Karma Chameleon' by Culture Club.

(2) Either 'Sounds Like A Melody', 'Big In Japan', or 'Dance With Me' from Alphaville (Dunno', but I think 80's collection wouldn't be complete without either Alphaville or Pet Shop Boys).

(3) Either 'Opportunities' or 'Suburbia' by Pet Shop Boys.

(4) 'I Like Chopin' by Gazebo.

(5) 'Girls Just Wanna' Have Fun' by Cindy Lauper.

As for synth-pops like Jason Donovan, Kylie Minogue, or Rick Astley, you can left them out because they're more like "early 90s" than 80s (yes, even 'Locomotion'). Same goes for the likes of Bell Biv Devoe, Debbie Gibson, or Mili Vanili. I don't know how to say it but they just don't feel ('sound'?) like 80s.
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The original German version 99 Luftballons is far superior. ;)
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Just about anything by Pat Benatar and Cindy Lauper.
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My suggestion is save your self the bother is selecting and just buy The Wedding Singer OST.

Failing that if i must choose

Mr Mister - Broken Wings
Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Right Round
Blue Monday - New Order
A-Ha - Take On Me
Adam & the Ants - Prince Charming or Ant Music
J. Gelis Band - Centre Fold
Jefferson Starship - We Built This City
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Blondie - Call Me or Atomic
Alice Cooper - Poison
Pat Benitar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Toto - Africa
Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes
Bananarama - Cruel Summer
Cars - Drive
Gary Numan - Are Friends Electric or Cars
Cutting Crew - Died In Your Arms
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Lord Pounder wrote:My suggestion is save your self the bother is selecting and just buy The Wedding Singer OST.
Yeah, I have that CD, and it is really good, but I want it to be more personal than that. But thanks, DP. That soundtrack is a great 80's mix.

And oh yeah, Bananarama! I meant to put them on my list but forgot. Thanks again. :D
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I can't believe I forgot Bananarama AND the Pet Shop Boys... :oops:
Let me add some in compensation for my negligence
Bananarama-Venus and absolutely Robert De Niro's Waiting
PSB-Suburbia and West End Girls
Has Dexie's Midnight Runner's Come On Eileen been mentioned yet? If so, I apologize.
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*blinks* Robert....De Niro..?
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Zaia wrote:*blinks* Robert....De Niro..?
F...erdammt. 'Robert De Niro's Waiting' is the song title.
Sorry 'bout that.
'Next time I let Superman take charge, just hit me. Real hard.'
'You're a princess from a society of immortal warriors. I'm a rich kid with issues. Lots of issues.'
'No. No dating for the Batman. It might cut into your brooding time.'
'Tactically we have multiple objectives. So we need to split into teams.'-'Dibs on the Amazon!'
'Hey, we both have a Martian's phone number on our speed dial. I think I deserve the benefit of the doubt.'
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All I will say is that no 80s mix would be complete with out some music from the Top Gun soundtrack. :D
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Stormbringer wrote:All I will say is that no 80s mix would be complete with out some music from the Top Gun soundtrack. :D
Without is one word and
'Dangerzone' and 'Top Gun Anthem' :wink:
The 'Footlose' soundtrack comes to mind now we're talking about it.
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'You're a princess from a society of immortal warriors. I'm a rich kid with issues. Lots of issues.'
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'Tactically we have multiple objectives. So we need to split into teams.'-'Dibs on the Amazon!'
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Mickey - Toni Basil
Cool For Cats - Squeeze (or did that one just dip out on the 80's :? )
Centerfold - J. Geils Band

I'd also add Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin, but I seem to be one of the few people who can actually listen to this without wanting to hurl myself out of the nearest window Clockwork Orange stylee.
After all, this is completely straightforward. What could possibly go wrong?

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The Morrigan wrote: I'd also add Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin, but I seem to be one of the few people who can actually listen to this without wanting to hurl myself out of the nearest window Clockwork Orange stylee.
You'd be wrong.
'Next time I let Superman take charge, just hit me. Real hard.'
'You're a princess from a society of immortal warriors. I'm a rich kid with issues. Lots of issues.'
'No. No dating for the Batman. It might cut into your brooding time.'
'Tactically we have multiple objectives. So we need to split into teams.'-'Dibs on the Amazon!'
'Hey, we both have a Martian's phone number on our speed dial. I think I deserve the benefit of the doubt.'
'You know, for a guy with like 50 different kinds of vision, you sure are blind.'
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You must have "Africa", by Toto. Its so crap and terrible and cliched that it is the pinnacle of human achievement in the '80s.
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No Madness? Maybe more of a Brit thing.
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Lord Pounder wrote:No Madness? Maybe more of a Brit thing.
It isn't.
Madness-'Our House' is definitely a must.
'Next time I let Superman take charge, just hit me. Real hard.'
'You're a princess from a society of immortal warriors. I'm a rich kid with issues. Lots of issues.'
'No. No dating for the Batman. It might cut into your brooding time.'
'Tactically we have multiple objectives. So we need to split into teams.'-'Dibs on the Amazon!'
'Hey, we both have a Martian's phone number on our speed dial. I think I deserve the benefit of the doubt.'
'You know, for a guy with like 50 different kinds of vision, you sure are blind.'
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If it hasn't already been mentioned, how about some Tears for Fears, Talk Talk, The Smiths or The Stone Roses?

TFF: Mad World, Everybody Wants to rule the World, Mad World or Sowing the Seeds of Love

Talk Talk: Its my Life or Lifes What you make it.

The Smiths: How Soon is Now or Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now.

The Stone Roses: Foo's Gold, Made of Stone, I Am The Ressurrection or She Bangs The Drums.
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"Rockit" by Herbie Hancock. I think he also had a song used a lot in the Beverly Hills Cop movies.

Although it's just before the 80's, "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugar Hill Gang.
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