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Are you thinking all decades or just the 80s? I feel like just the 80s would make it more focused, but that's the nostalgia talking. It's your game.I'd be all over that.
Glad to see there is some interest. The potential issue with such a countdown is that height of MTV probably preceded a lot of folks here, and many that were of the age probably don't recall many of the videos. But I have a few sites that can help jog memories.
Yeah just stop when they launched the Real World and Spring Break Jiggle PartyAre you thinking all decades or just the 80s? I feel like just the 80s would make it more focused, but that's the nostalgia talking. It's your game.I'd be all over that.Glad to see there is some interest. The potential issue with such a countdown is that height of MTV probably preceded a lot of folks here, and many that were of the age probably don't recall many of the videos. But I have a few sites that can help jog memories.
I would think any video should be eligible, although clearly the medium dropped off big time once MTV changed its programming structure to de-emphasize videos. Beavis and Butthead should provide a wealth of material, for sure.Are you thinking all decades or just the 80s? I feel like just the 80s would make it more focused, but that's the nostalgia talking. It's your game.I'd be all over that.Glad to see there is some interest. The potential issue with such a countdown is that height of MTV probably preceded a lot of folks here, and many that were of the age probably don't recall many of the videos. But I have a few sites that can help jog memories.
The 90s were still music video heavy. I remember having TRL on after school almost everyday. Often hanging with friends we would just put MTV on as if it were the radio.I'd be all over that.Glad to see there is some interest. The potential issue with such a countdown is that the height of MTV (at least when it was almost entirely videos) probably preceded a lot of folks here, and many that were of the age probably don't recall many of the videos. But I have a few sites that can help jog memories.
I didn't rank it, but this is probably my 2nd favorite Petty record behind Wildflowers. Louisiana Rain is great deep cut, and the big dogs have all aged well.
Nice placement for Moondance here. Another perfect album with no skips. I don't follow Tim's threads too closely but I would have thought for sure he ranked this.66. Moondance – Van Morrison (334 points)
@Atomic Punk #5
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Jeb #12
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Moondance is the third studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released on 27 January 1970 by Warner Bros. Records. After the commercial failure of his first Warner Bros. album Astral Weeks (1968), Morrison moved to upstate New York with his wife and began writing songs for Moondance. There, he met the musicians who would record the album with him at New York City's A & R Studios in August and September 1969.
I do not known the context for this but it's funny. Oh wait I see now, lmaoSpring Break Jiggle Party?
As a pubescent boy, I very much appreciated their shift to covering the barely covered highlights of South Padre Island.Yeah just stop when they launched the Real World and Spring Break Jiggle PartyAre you thinking all decades or just the 80s? I feel like just the 80s would make it more focused, but that's the nostalgia talking. It's your game.I'd be all over that.Glad to see there is some interest. The potential issue with such a countdown is that height of MTV probably preceded a lot of folks here, and many that were of the age probably don't recall many of the videos. But I have a few sites that can help jog memories.
That Creep video I posted awhile back was at one of those Spring Break jiggle fests. Nothing gets the party vibes jumping more than Radiohead.I do not known the context for this but it's funny. Oh wait I see now, lmaoSpring Break Jiggle Party?
And here I would have said my childhood was the peak of MTV.I do not known the context for this but it's funny. Oh wait I see now, lmaoSpring Break Jiggle Party?
I remember Didi Conn from Benson. She kind of looked like Talia Shire -- clearly David Shire had a type.Just learned that David Shire, who wrote Manhattan Skyline and a few other songs on the soundtrack, was married to Talia Shire (hence her married name) from 1970 to 1980 and later married Didi Conn (Frenchy from the 1977 movie Grease). Clearly loved those second-tier '70s actresses.Manhattan Skyline is one of those songs typically viewed as filler, but it's among my favorites on the soundtrack.I cannot think of an album that dominated pop-culture like this one did. Across so many genres and radio formats. There are 12 absolute classics here and the remaining 5 are good filler.71. Saturday Night Fever (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Various Artists (325 points)
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Saturday Night Fever is the soundtrack double album (in 2 Long Play records) from the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever starring John Travolta. The soundtrack was released on November 15, 1977 by RSO Records. Prior to the release of Thriller by Michael Jackson, Saturday Night Fever was the best-selling album in music history, and still ranks among the best-selling soundtrack albums worldwide, with sales figures of over 40 million copies.
Lol. Pasty, ponytailed Thom gets the ladies dancing like no other, I'm sure.That Creep video I posted awhile back was at one of those Spring Break jiggle fests. Nothing gets the party vibes jumping more than Radiohead.I do not known the context for this but it's funny. Oh wait I see now, lmaoSpring Break Jiggle Party?
Correct. She missed her midterms and flunked shampoo.Just learned that David Shire, who wrote Manhattan Skyline and a few other songs on the soundtrack, was married to Talia Shire (hence her married name) from 1970 to 1980 and later married Didi Conn (Frenchie from the movie Grease). Clearly loved those second-tier '70s actresses.Manhattan Skyline is one of those songs typically viewed as filler, but it's among my favorites on the soundtrack.I cannot think of an album that dominated pop-culture like this one did. Across so many genres and radio formats. There are 12 absolute classics here and the remaining 5 are good filler.71. Saturday Night Fever (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Various Artists (325 points)
@zamboni #8
@krista4 #20
@Uruk-Hai #21
@simey #23
@Mister CIA #29
@Dennis Castro #32
@higgins #42
@Tau837 #68
Saturday Night Fever is the soundtrack double album (in 2 Long Play records) from the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever starring John Travolta. The soundtrack was released on November 15, 1977 by RSO Records. Prior to the release of Thriller by Michael Jackson, Saturday Night Fever was the best-selling album in music history, and still ranks among the best-selling soundtrack albums worldwide, with sales figures of over 40 million copies.
Didn’t Frenchie drop out of beauty school?
At least your cut-and-paste function didn't fail you this time.68. Automatic for the People – R.E.M. (331 points)
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@Scoresman #44
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@titusbramble #66
Automatic for the People is the eighth studio album by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., released on October 5, 1992, in the United Kingdom and Europe, and on the following day in the United States, by Warner Bros. Records. R.E.M. began production on the album while their previous album, Out of Time (1991), was still ascending charts and achieving global success. Several tracks include strings arranged by John Paul Jones and conducted by George Hanson.
In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked the album number 96 on its list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
I was wondering which R.E.M. I ranked.
I’m so pathetic I also remember her from this turkey film from, of course, 1977. It did spawn Debby Boone’s massively popular cover version the next year.I remember Didi Conn from Benson. She kind of looked like Talia Shire -- clearly David Shire had a type.Just learned that David Shire, who wrote Manhattan Skyline and a few other songs on the soundtrack, was married to Talia Shire (hence her married name) from 1970 to 1980 and later married Didi Conn (Frenchy from the 1977 movie Grease). Clearly loved those second-tier '70s actresses.Manhattan Skyline is one of those songs typically viewed as filler, but it's among my favorites on the soundtrack.I cannot think of an album that dominated pop-culture like this one did. Across so many genres and radio formats. There are 12 absolute classics here and the remaining 5 are good filler.71. Saturday Night Fever (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Various Artists (325 points)
@zamboni #8
@krista4 #20
@Uruk-Hai #21
@simey #23
@Mister CIA #29
@Dennis Castro #32
@higgins #42
@Tau837 #68
Saturday Night Fever is the soundtrack double album (in 2 Long Play records) from the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever starring John Travolta. The soundtrack was released on November 15, 1977 by RSO Records. Prior to the release of Thriller by Michael Jackson, Saturday Night Fever was the best-selling album in music history, and still ranks among the best-selling soundtrack albums worldwide, with sales figures of over 40 million copies.
There are 2 more 70s ones I am rooting for to show up.
66. Moondance – Van Morrison (334 points)
@Atomic Punk #5
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Jeb #12
@simey #17
@landrys hat #38
Moondance is the third studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released on 27 January 1970 by Warner Bros. Records. After the commercial failure of his first Warner Bros. album Astral Weeks (1968), Morrison moved to upstate New York with his wife and began writing songs for Moondance. There, he met the musicians who would record the album with him at New York City's A & R Studios in August and September 1969.
Totally thought I’d get the top spot here. This is my favorite Rush album top to bottom. One of the first cassettes I ever bought with my own money. I had heard Spirit of Radio and Freewill on the radio before I bought it, but can still remember listening to Jacob’s Ladder and Natural Science for the first time (with the new headphones I just got for Christmas).62 (tie). Permanent Waves – Rush (341 points)
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@Dwayne_Castro #40
Permanent Waves is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on January 14, 1980 through Anthem Records. After touring to support their previous album, Hemispheres (1978), the band began working on new material for a follow-up in July 1979. This material showed a shift in the group's sound towards more concise arrangements and radio-friendly songs (such as "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill"), though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident on "Jacob's Ladder" and the nine-minute closer "Natural Science." Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee also employed a more restrained vocal delivery compared to previous albums. Permanent Waves was the first of seven studio albums the band recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec with production handled by the group and Terry Brown.
It's not just MTV, but that's what most of us associate it with. It would just be a music video countdown.
This was definitely in the mix for my Rush pick, but went in a different direction.62 (tie). Permanent Waves – Rush (341 points)
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@Yo Mama #4
@Mookie Gizzy #18
@BroncoFreak #18
@Dwayne_Castro #40
Permanent Waves is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on January 14, 1980 through Anthem Records. After touring to support their previous album, Hemispheres (1978), the band began working on new material for a follow-up in July 1979. This material showed a shift in the group's sound towards more concise arrangements and radio-friendly songs (such as "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill"), though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident on "Jacob's Ladder" and the nine-minute closer "Natural Science." Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee also employed a more restrained vocal delivery compared to previous albums. Permanent Waves was the first of seven studio albums the band recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec with production handled by the group and Terry Brown.
I'm the high ranker
, and my top three favorites from the album are 1) Louisiana Rain 2) Even the Losers and 3) Here Comes My Girl. We'll go with #1 Louisiana Rain for the playlist.
Here Comes My Girl would be #3 for me also.I'm the high ranker
This is a fantabulous album.
Into the Mystic is my favorite Van Morrison offering. That would be a great choice.66. Moondance – Van Morrison (334 points)
@Atomic Punk #5
@jwb #9
@krista4 #11
Jeb #12
@simey #17
@landrys hat #38
Moondance is the third studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released on 27 January 1970 by Warner Bros. Records. After the commercial failure of his first Warner Bros. album Astral Weeks (1968), Morrison moved to upstate New York with his wife and began writing songs for Moondance. There, he met the musicians who would record the album with him at New York City's A & R Studios in August and September 1969.
Such a great album. @Atomic Punk 's choice, but if I may, a vote for Into the Mystic.
That's what happens when you try to rewrite history.
My vote would be for the title track or "For Crying Out Loud", but you can't go wrong with any of these tracks really. RIP Jim Steinman and Meatloaf imo.67. Bat out of Hell – Meatloaf (332 points)
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@Rand al Thor #52
Bat Out of Hell is the debut studio album by American rock singer Meat Loaf and composer Jim Steinman. The album was developed from the musical Neverland, a futuristic rock version of Peter Pan which Steinman wrote for a workshop in 1974. It was recorded during 1975–1976 at various studios, including Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, New York. The album was produced by Todd Rundgren, and released in October 1977 by Cleveland International/Epic Records. Bat Out of Hell spawned two Meat Loaf sequel albums: Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell (1993) and Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose (2006).
66. Moondance – Van Morrison (334 points)
@Atomic Punk #5
@jwb #9
@krista4 #11
Jeb #12
@simey #17
@landrys hat #38
Moondance is the third studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It was released on 27 January 1970 by Warner Bros. Records. After the commercial failure of his first Warner Bros. album Astral Weeks (1968), Morrison moved to upstate New York with his wife and began writing songs for Moondance. There, he met the musicians who would record the album with him at New York City's A & R Studios in August and September 1969.
Such a great album. @Atomic Punk 's choice, but if I may, a vote for Into the Mystic.
Every song on this album is great. Especially Entre Nous.62 (tie). Permanent Waves – Rush (341 points)
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@Val Rannous #3
@Yo Mama #4
@Mookie Gizzy #18
@BroncoFreak #18
@Dwayne_Castro #40
Permanent Waves is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on January 14, 1980 through Anthem Records. After touring to support their previous album, Hemispheres (1978), the band began working on new material for a follow-up in July 1979. This material showed a shift in the group's sound towards more concise arrangements and radio-friendly songs (such as "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill"), though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident on "Jacob's Ladder" and the nine-minute closer "Natural Science." Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee also employed a more restrained vocal delivery compared to previous albums. Permanent Waves was the first of seven studio albums the band recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec with production handled by the group and Terry Brown.
Awesome to see this with a finish this high.62 (tie). Permanent Waves – Rush (341 points)
@Ghost Rider #2
@Val Rannous #3
@Yo Mama #4
@Mookie Gizzy #18
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #18
@Dwayne_Castro #40
Permanent Waves is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on January 14, 1980 through Anthem Records. After touring to support their previous album, Hemispheres (1978), the band began working on new material for a follow-up in July 1979. This material showed a shift in the group's sound towards more concise arrangements and radio-friendly songs (such as "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill"), though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident on "Jacob's Ladder" and the nine-minute closer "Natural Science." Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee also employed a more restrained vocal delivery compared to previous albums. Permanent Waves was the first of seven studio albums the band recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec with production handled by the group and Terry Brown.
I too will go with Jacob's Ladder over The Spirit of Radio if that's a thing we can do here. No offense to The Spirit of Radio intended.Awesome to see this with a finish this high.62 (tie). Permanent Waves – Rush (341 points)
@Ghost Rider #2
@Val Rannous #3
@Yo Mama #4
@Mookie Gizzy #18
@BroncoFreak_2K3 #18
@Dwayne_Castro #40
Permanent Waves is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on January 14, 1980 through Anthem Records. After touring to support their previous album, Hemispheres (1978), the band began working on new material for a follow-up in July 1979. This material showed a shift in the group's sound towards more concise arrangements and radio-friendly songs (such as "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill"), though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident on "Jacob's Ladder" and the nine-minute closer "Natural Science." Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee also employed a more restrained vocal delivery compared to previous albums. Permanent Waves was the first of seven studio albums the band recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec with production handled by the group and Terry Brown.
The Spirit of Radio seems like the obvious song choice here, and I'll go with it if the other Rush fans agree, but Jacob's Ladder is a top 5 Rush tune in my book and my favorite, although Spirit is close behind.
