The 100 Greatest Songs of 1981 #1 Super Freak (3 Viewers)

[identikit]

4. Squeeze “Tempted” (from East Side Story) 

https://youtu.be/WXKfFeb2ua0

Here’s another song that was featured a LOT during the early days of MTV, but it’s had lasting power because it’s a blue-eyed soul masterpiece, one of the most perfect pop songs ever written. At the behest of producer Elvis Costello, the vocals were given to Paul Carrick, which really works here. An absolute classic. 

Paul Carrack

 

[rockaction]

Serious business.

This is the correct answer. Too much too serious. List over. Spotlighting done for most.

 

[El Floppo]

Ok...first five non Pop o Pies ommissions:

Fire on the bayou- Neville Bros

Ceremony or Dreams never end- New Order

Strict Time- elvis

That's when I reach for my revolver- mission of burma

Golden Brown- the stranglers

 

[shuke]

Golden Brown- the stranglers

Love this song.  Didn't realize it was this old.

 

[Northern Voice]

I didn't follow this thread because Tim... but #1 wasn't Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go?

 

[El Floppo]

I didn't follow this thread because Tim... but #1 wasn't Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go?

It's only for gay men and women.

Or was that duran duran. I've forgotten.

 

[Northern Voice]

It's only for gay men and women.

Or was that duran duran. I've forgotten.

Hmmmmmm, I guess I should ask my wife which one I am  

 

[Northern Voice]

ommissions:

Ceremony  New Order

 come on... there has to be a "this is a 1980 song" or something explanation for this not to be here, right??!

 

[Northern Voice]

"Best Songs of 1982"

... well certainly not 'Billie Jean'

 

[zamboni]

On 3/17/2021 at 3:26 PM, timschochet said:
4. Squeeze “Tempted” (from East Side Story) 

https://youtu.be/WXKfFeb2ua0

Here’s another song that was featured a LOT during the early days of MTV, but it’s had lasting power because it’s a blue-eyed soul masterpiece, one of the most perfect pop songs ever written. At the behest of producer Elvis Costello, the vocals were given to Paul Carrick, which really works here. An absolute classic. 
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Paul Carrack

I wouldn’t shed a tear over the spelling.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

"Best Songs of 1982"

... well certainly not 'Billie Jean'

Considering it was released January of '83, you're correct.

 

[zamboni]

"Best Songs of 1982"

... well certainly not 'Billie Jean'

Considering it was released January of '83, you're correct.

Even if it were in 1982, I’d have no problem with it as the #1 song of the year. IMO it’s one of the best pop songs ever written, no matter how one feels about MJ. Quincy Jones, you sweet *******.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Even if it were in 1982, I’d have no problem with it as the #1 song of the year. IMO it’s one of the best pop songs ever written, no matter how one feels about MJ. Quincy Jones, you sweet *******.

I would probably have to have begrudgingly put it there, yes.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I think I have 1982 ready to go on Monday. My method was a little different, as you'll see.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Hmmmmmm, I guess I should ask my wife which one I am  

Also, it's New Wave. 

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Maybe I should forward someone a sneak peek in case I missed an obvious entry.

 

[El Floppo]

Also, it's New Wave. 

Exactly. Just like "feed the world"

 

[El Floppo]

Maybe I should forward someone a sneak peek in case I missed an obvious entry.

I'll probably throw a playlist together...and insult Doc without cause.

 

[El Floppo]

Also, it's New Wave. 

Exactly. Just like "feed the world"

Oh...don't be coy, pip. From tim's best new wave songs thread.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Oh...don't be coy, pip. From tim's best new wave songs thread.

I knew about the Wham classification, but not that. 

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Maybe I should forward someone a sneak peek in case I missed an obvious entry.

If you didn't stop and ponder what Incidents Arose From Circumstance means, then you might have missed one. 

 

[Andy Dufresne]

If you didn't stop and ponder what Incidents Arose From Circumstance means, then you might have missed one. 

Fear not..it's included.

 

[BassNBrew]

The horror of you guys spotlighting.  You should all be banned.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

The horror of you guys spotlighting.  You should all be banned.

It's my list - and I don't care. Lol

 

[northern exposure]

It's my list - and I don't care. Lol

But, what about the children? We have to take into consideration the children.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

I think I have 1982 ready to go on Monday. My method was a little different, as you'll see.

Good.  I don't know what I want to do with my next list for 81 but I should have it figured out after you do 82.  Might combine leftover songs since I don't really like enough of what was leftover from 81.

Looking forward to your list.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Honoring wikkid's 100th birthday, I'm preparing a best of 1921 list. No spotlighting please.

 

[zamboni]

Honoring wikkid's 100th birthday, I'm preparing a best of 1921 list. No spotlighting please.

I expect Franz Ferdinand to be well represented on the list.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Honoring wikkid's 100th birthday, I'm preparing a best of 1921 list. No spotlighting please.

Yesssssss....

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We have no bananas

 

[wikkidpissah]

aw reet sweet Rudy with a hoy-hoy!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I expect Franz Ferdinand to be well represented on the list.

I think history cheated us by never having a band named Gavrilo Princip open for Franz Ferdinand.

 

[zamboni]

I expect Franz Ferdinand to be well represented on the list.

I think history cheated us by never having a band named Gavrilo Princip open for Franz Ferdinand.

With their songs “Pass the Duchess” and “Sir Archduke”.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

 “Pass the Duchess” 

For some reason this reminds me of "Come on Eileen".

 

[Bracie Smathers]

35. The Human League “Don’t You Want Me” (from Dare) 

https://youtu.be/uPudE8nDog0

With this catchy synth/pop classic, the second British Invasion began to really take off. It was a key moment for New Wave music. 

I heard that this was the first video shot in 35mm.  A couple of the original members of The Human League were film school students and they just went for it.  

I always liked the tune but taking a second look the video was so different from other MTV vids of the day.  Its pretty good.

 

[zamboni]

35. The Human League “Don’t You Want Me” (from Dare) 

https://youtu.be/uPudE8nDog0

With this catchy synth/pop classic, the second British Invasion began to really take off. It was a key moment for New Wave music. 

I heard that this was the first video shot in 35mm.  A couple of the original members of The Human League were film school students and they just went for it.  

I always liked the tune but taking a second look the video was so different from other MTV vids of the day.  Its pretty good.

Agreed - it’s more than just oakey dokey.

 

[The Man With No Name]

During those Escape sessions, awesome solos were just dripping off of Neal Schon’s fingers. Steve Perry’s vocals cast a long shadow, but Schon matched him song for song ... “Who's Crying Now” being no exception.

Neal Schon to auction off 112 electric and acoustic guitars, including his Don’t Stop Believin' 1977 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe

 

[Ghost Rider]

Neal Schon to auction off 112 electric and acoustic guitars, including his Don’t Stop Believin' 1977 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe

He is supposedly still paying off multiple alimonies, and I am sure being off the road due to the pandemic hit him hard, so I suspect he is selling all of these off cause he needs the money.  Another rock star who made a ton of money and pissed it all away.