Okay, Spurs win the cup again, The Tube began broadcasting, Thriller was released, Dio left Sabbath
The Smiths, Faith No More, Alien Sex Fiend, Skinny Puppy, The Pogues, Big Black, Public Enemy amongst others formed
a good year for new bands, but the singles of that year.... hmmm
so much dross released that year.
the number ones
"Don't You Want Me" - Human League (3 weeks in 1981 + 2 weeks in 1982)
"Land of Make Believe" - Bucks Fizz (2)
"Oh Julie" - Shakin' Stevens (1)
"The Model" - Kraftwerk (1)
"Town Called Malice" - The Jam (3)
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - Tight Fit (3)
"Seven Tears" - Goombay Dance Band (3)
"My Camera Never Lies" - Bucks Fizz (1)
"Ebony and Ivory" - Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder (3)
"A Little Peace" - Nicole (2)
"House of Fun" - Madness (2)
"Goody Two Shoes" - Adam Ant (2)
"I've Never Been to Me" - Charlene (1)
"Happy Talk" - Captain Sensible (2)
"Fame" - Irene Cara (3)
"Come on Eileen" - Dexy's Midnight Runners (4) best selling single of the year
"Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor (4)
"Pass the Dutchie" - Musical Youth (3)
"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" - Culture Club (3)
"I Don't Wanna Dance" - Eddy Grant (3)
"Beat Surrender" - The Jam (2)
"Save Your Love" - Renee & Renato (2 weeks in 1982 + 2 weeks in 1983)
My Selections:
The Model - Kraftwerk (download)
Electronic pioneers, without them, so much would be missing in music today... not my favourite song by them, but I do love this song. Its a very cold song.
Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac (download)
My favourite song on Mirage, originally written for Stevie Nicks solo album Bella Donna... I love Stevie Nicks, I have an ex-girlfriend to thank for that, and I think that Stevie sounds great on this song. The video for this was the first ever "World Premiere Video" on MTV
Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - Soft Cell (download)
I love Soft Cell, this song has very special memories, when I split up with L, the greatest love of my life, I was a walking away hers (for the last time) she had thrown me out, she was distraught, we had another row, handing what belongings I had left at hers in black bag, and pushed me out of the door... I put my personal stereo on, this song came on, as I approached the clock tower in the centre of Brighton, I started to cry, for what seemed like the first time... I saw her one more time I was in the early days of another relationship and she walked past the pub I was in, and I was holding court at a table, I wanted her still.
Party Fears Two - Associates (download)
I was recently introduced to this song... to my eternal sadness at not knowing it for longer, this is a brilliant song, the singer Billy MacKenzie sounds amazing on this song. This is a lovely song, one of the finest of this period the 80's
Ain't No Pleasing You - Chas n Dave (download)
I'm a Spurs fan, I can't help love Chas N Dave, its in our blood... now where's my jellied eels?
Oh and yes, this has made the cut over the message & planet rock ... such a heathen.
My Birthday Song
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
This song HAUNTED me as a young adult, I don't know why, but I frequented some dives, like the bar that charged you a £10 to get in and drinks were free all night, what idiot came up with that idea, I can put away much much much more than that.
MadLove
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