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The 100 Greatest “New Wave” songs 1. Everybody Wants to Rule the World-Tears for Fears (1 Viewer)

Osaurus said:
I like Planet Earth
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I like the Planet Earth (Night Version) better. For those that are not aware, Duran Squared often released different versions and mixes of their songs. The most common ones were all called Night Versions, which were basically club mixes or extended versions. Some songs had a dozen different mixes (or more) that at some point appeared as B sides, extended singles, bonus tracks, CD singles, radio promos, remix albums, EP's, compilations, or boxed sets. They snuck a lot of the remixes on releases in different countries.

I have been a Duran Duran fan since the beginning ( :bag: ) and had a radio show in high school. They were the most requested band by girls by a huge margin. And I used to spin for the ladies. I still listen to them all the time (my wife is a fan).

 
42. “You Might Think” (The Cars, 1984, from Heartbeat City) 

https://youtu.be/3dOx510kyOs

I would have to rank this as probably the best video of the New Wave era, arguably the best video of all time. The song itself is joyously fun, timelessly catchy and feel good. And oh how I miss Ric Ocasek. 

 
El Floppo said:
Not a fan at all of you might think.
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easily the worst of any remaining Cars fodder that could've been tossed ... it's not horrible, but it ain't indicative of their more brilliant works that merit higher placings. 

but, meh ... i gave up when i saw "Do They Know It' Christmas", then totally bailed when "Only the Lonely" was deemed the only Motels entry, over that FAR superior (and top 20 in my book) "Suddenly Last Summer" 

El Floppo said:
Will there be any 4ad or cherry red stuff here? I'm doubting it, but hoping Tim surprises us 
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no. #######. chance. 

you called this the "K-Tel 80s Countdown" in another thread, and that it certainly has been. 

 
timschochet said:
42. “You Might Think” (The Cars, 1984, from Heartbeat City) 

https://youtu.be/3dOx510kyOs

I would have to rank this as probably the best video of the New Wave era, arguably the best video of all time. The song itself is joyously fun, timelessly catchy and feel good. And oh how I miss Ric Ocasek. 
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Mediocre song on a meh album. Three of four betters songs  from Heartbeat and out of those only one good song . 

 
otb_lifer said:
easily the worst of any remaining Cars fodder that could've been tossed ... it's not horrible, but it ain't indicative of their more brilliant works that merit higher placings. 

but, meh ... i gave up when i saw "Do They Know It' Christmas", then totally bailed when "Only the Lonely" was deemed the only Motels entry, over that FAR superior (and top 20 in my book) "Suddenly Last Summer" 

no. #######. chance. 

you called this the "K-Tel 80s Countdown" in another thread, and that it certainly has been. 
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You may want to compare this list with those k-tel albums. Might be a total match. Easy way to make a list?

 
Book of Love/Book of Love. I used to think this band sounded band recorded, but they opened for Human League and are even worse “live”.

 
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Osaurus said:
Book of Love/Book of Love. I used to think this band sounded band recorded, but then they opened for Human League and are even worse “live”.
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dayyyyyummm ... second time you've referenced them - first time i said "guess they didn't make you feel so good"

BOY uh huh BOY uh huh BOY uh huh BOY UH HUH

 
timschochet said:
42. “You Might Think” (The Cars, 1984, from Heartbeat City) 

https://youtu.be/3dOx510kyOs

I would have to rank this as probably the best video of the New Wave era, arguably the best video of all time. The song itself is joyously fun, timelessly catchy and feel good. And oh how I miss Ric Ocasek. 
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Not my favorite Cars song. I won't mention it until the list is done, in case it is listed further ahead.

The video is clever, especially considering it was done in 1984.

 
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Mr. Ected said:
Great songs. Not mine. Trying to think of a way to give the name in emojis.

Mine is from a little earlier, it 'resurfaced' in every 80s teen guy's favorite pool movie scene!

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Anything that features Phoebe Cates should avoid cryptic emojis or spoiler tags.

 
41. “That’s Entertainment” The Jam (1980, from Garage Days) 

https://youtu.be/m-H0uIH5HHQ

A lot of the music on this list is electronic based, but this song is pure acoustic guitar driven rock and roll that would fit right in with any of the great Classic Rock bands, IMO. I think these guys were super talented; the lyrics smart and edgy, the melody high quality. Just an excellent song. 

 
timschochet said:
41. “That’s Entertainment” The Jam (1980, from Garage Days) 

https://youtu.be/m-H0uIH5HHQ

A lot of the music on this list is electronic based, but this song is pure acoustic guitar driven rock and roll that would fit right in with any of the great Classic Rock bands, IMO. I think these guys were super talented; the lyrics smart and edgy, the melody high quality. Just an excellent song. 
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Weren't these guys called the "New Christy Minstrels" of the movement?

I'm pretty sure.

 
thanks, mr timmy - now i have the whole weekend to try to figure out which poncyass MTV single you threw out to shut me up about The Jam

 
So we have a really tight race so far with The Cars showing up with 4 songs, Duran Duran with 3 songs, and the Police with 3 Songs. With 40 songs to go who will have the most songs in the top 100? one of those 3 or someone else? Tim, you can't answer.

 
dhockster said:
So we have a really tight race so far with The Cars showing up with 4 songs, Duran Duran with 3 songs, and the Police with 3 Songs. With 40 songs to go who will have the most songs in the top 100? one of those 3 or someone else? Tim, you can't answer.
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someone else.  I'm not a spotlighter. 

Actually thing two other bands will have more

 
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