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Back in my day, living near Pasadena CA, I'd ride my bike (eventually drive my car) over to Moby Disc or Poobah records - they both had everything. Great way to blow a couple of hours as a listless teen. Poobah is actually still open.
Yeah, "The Seventh Day" - bootlegging off the radio broadcast was one of the main points of the show. The DJ (was it Jim Ladd?) made it a point to take plenty of time between sides and albums so people had time to switch tapes out.
I think it was Jim Ladd. You’re right. He was the DJ on that strange Roger Waters album.
While it would have been before the fall of 1982, and different AOR stations on the east coast, I recall trying to decide which album was worth a real tape and which would get thrown on the crappy 25¢ tapes found only at Montgomery Wards.
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A lot of people I knew only discovered INXS when Kick was released. Imo their best two albums came our prior to Kick. This was one of them.39. INXS “Don’t Change” (from Shabooh Shoobah)
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Easily my favorite song by this band. But INXS was yet another artist that I really wasn’t aware of in 1982- it wasn’t until about 3-4 years later that I bought a couple of their albums, including this one.
Wow, big surprise. A happy surprise. Ultravox are my second fave band. Love Midge.40. Ultravox “Reap The Wild Wind” (from Quartet)
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Another song I was very much aware of in 1982 thanks both to MTV and KROQ. But it was pretty much the ONLY Ultravox song that I was aware of- it wasn’t till about 5 years later, when I purchased a greatest hits cassette, that I realized how many of their songs I enjoyed. But even then “Reap the Wild Wind” was always my favorite.
Which leads to another topic: record stores. This is where you bought your albums in 1982, and many of the bands on this list from the UK just were not available at the local Sam Goody. You had to go out of your way to that special imports record store. I didn’t have my own car in 1982 so that was a big deal for me. I’d save up money and get a ride to the record store maybe once every few months and splurge. Sometimes I knew nothing about the band but the cover looked cool- that’s the way I first discovered The Boomtown Rats, among others.
I’ve tried to explain this to my kids and all I get are blank looks.
This would be top 5 with a bullet for me, but just glad to see it.A lot of people I knew only discovered INXS when Kick was released. Imo their best two albums came our prior to Kick. This was one of them.39. INXS “Don’t Change” (from Shabooh Shoobah)
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Easily my favorite song by this band. But INXS was yet another artist that I really wasn’t aware of in 1982- it wasn’t until about 3-4 years later that I bought a couple of their albums, including this one.
Original Sin and the Swing album should have been their breakout album.A lot of people I knew only discovered INXS when Kick was released. Imo their best two albums came our prior to Kick. This was one of them.39. INXS “Don’t Change” (from Shabooh Shoobah)
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Easily my favorite song by this band. But INXS was yet another artist that I really wasn’t aware of in 1982- it wasn’t until about 3-4 years later that I bought a couple of their albums, including this one.
I loved INXS until Kick. I can't put my finger on exactly why, the songs are o.k., but just not as good as what came before. I think part of it was the production, they fell into the mid to late 80's over produced sound trap. Also the songs on Kick just didn't have quite the same grit and edge as prior efforts, Kick was much more slick, over refined.A lot of people I knew only discovered INXS when Kick was released. Imo their best two albums came our prior to Kick. This was one of them.39. INXS “Don’t Change” (from Shabooh Shoobah)
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Easily my favorite song by this band. But INXS was yet another artist that I really wasn’t aware of in 1982- it wasn’t until about 3-4 years later that I bought a couple of their albums, including this one.
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38. Iron Maiden “Hallowed Be Thy Name” (from The Number Of The Beast)
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This excellent song is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal tunes of all time. So it was somewhat disappointing to learn that the band stole the lyrics from an earlier hard rock band, Beckett, and that there was a lawsuit over this that lasted for over 30 years, ending only in 2018! (It was settled.)
Nonetheless, a true milestone here.
I buy vinyl albums that bring back fond memories or are by artists I feel like I missed out on and want to explore more.42. Yaz “Situation” (from Upstairs At Eric’s)
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The legendary Vince Clarke spent time with Depeche Mode (“Just Can’t Get Enough”), The Assembly (with Fearghal Sharkey of the Undertones, “Never Never”, one of my favorite “lost” songs of all time), and Allison Moyet (Yaz; Yazoo in the UK) before settling in with Andy Bell and Erasure for the long haul.
“Situation”, a product of his Yaz days, is one of the most irresistible dance songs of the era. This party due to Clarke’s brilliant writing and partly due to Moyet’s powerful and soulful vocals. (I always found it interesting that Andy Bell of Erasure sounds almost exactly like Allison Moyet.)
The Yaz stuff doesn't age well IMHO, but I liked it then and I'll listen to it now.
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As usual, some are going to hate this, some are going to be positively geddy.37. Rush “Subdivisions” (from Signals)
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As I’ve mentioned before, I was never the huge Rush fan; that was my late older brother. I did, however, attend one Rush concert in the late 80s- it was the “Big Money” tour.
Despite my lack of fan status, I did always enjoy the radio hits, and this one possibly most of all. The idea of “conform or be cast out” struck a nerve about alienation. I still enjoy it.
While I enjoy other songs from Signals more, Subdivisions is a great tune. Unmistakable intro, driving rhythm, interesting lyrics, and pretty tight throughout despite its length.37. Rush “Subdivisions” (from Signals)
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As I’ve mentioned before, I was never the huge Rush fan; that was my late older brother. I did, however, attend one Rush concert in the late 80s- it was the “Big Money” tour.
Despite my lack of fan status, I did always enjoy the radio hits, and this one possibly most of all. The idea of “conform or be cast out” struck a nerve about alienation. I still enjoy it.
Are you sure? Seems like I saw them in 86 or 87, and “Big Money” was featured.
They usually named their tours after their current album. Their site’s tour archive lists no tour named Big Money.
It was probably the "Power Windows" tour. One of the songs on the album was "The Big Money".
Yep. Plus, The Big Money was played on most of the tours through the end of the century, not to mention it was the opener on the Hold Your Fire tour.
OK. Must have been Power Windows I guess.
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I love Neil Peart's work on the ride cymbal in this one.37. Rush “Subdivisions” (from Signals)
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As I’ve mentioned before, I was never the huge Rush fan; that was my late older brother. I did, however, attend one Rush concert in the late 80s- it was the “Big Money” tour.
Despite my lack of fan status, I did always enjoy the radio hits, and this one possibly most of all. The idea of “conform or be cast out” struck a nerve about alienation. I still enjoy it.
I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
Pure cheese ‘80s video - love it. IMO Jeff Carlisi is one of the more underrated guitarists of his day. FWIW, the tune was co-written by two members of Survivor, who I think we may see before we’re done here.I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
Survivor’s Jim Peterik was doing so much writing for .38 Special that his bandmates were annoyed by it, wondering if he was giving his best stuff away.Pure cheese ‘80s video - love it. IMO Jeff Carlisi is one of the more underrated guitarists of his day. FWIW, the tune was co-written by two members of Survivor, who I think we may see before we’re done here.I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
His best song IMO is Vehicle by the Ides of March.Survivor’s Jim Peterik was doing so much writing for .38 Special that his bandmates were annoyed by it, wondering if he was giving his best stuff away.Pure cheese ‘80s video - love it. IMO Jeff Carlisi is one of the more underrated guitarists of his day. FWIW, the tune was co-written by two members of Survivor, who I think we may see before we’re done here.I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
Always loved spending time in one.
I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
He’s currently singing for The Smithereens. Seeing them this summer at a small bar.
Shocking given their chiseled good looks.I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
The double drummers never really caught on.
Wow, I would like to see that.
Interesting - I would have named probably 100 singers to fill in for Pat before I landed on Crenshaw.
They did tour for Power Windows that had Big Money on it.
Wonder Bar, Asbury Park.
Yeah, I imagine it’s more for name recognition since they’re less attractive not having their vocalist. I’m guessing they’ll also play some Crenshaw songs.
Just looked it up, nothing close to me. They were a band I thought could make it big.
First time I remember seeing it was with Adam and the Ants.I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
The double drummers never really caught on. It's almost bizarre to see two of those dudes back there.
Not surprising because .38 Special's Donnie Van Zant is the younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zant.36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
Yet half the country doesn't like them.
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Took me forever to know that song wasn't Blood Sweat & Tears. But now it's one that I catch others on.His best song IMO is Vehicle by the Ides of March.Survivor’s Jim Peterik was doing so much writing for .38 Special that his bandmates were annoyed by it, wondering if he was giving his best stuff away.Pure cheese ‘80s video - love it. IMO Jeff Carlisi is one of the more underrated guitarists of his day. FWIW, the tune was co-written by two members of Survivor, who I think we may see before we’re done here.I said it before. This might just be my favorite video of all time. The song ain’t too bad either36. .38 Special “Caught Up In You” (from Special Forces)
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I’ve always felt that this band took the rawer sound of the great southern rock groups like The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd and converted it into a sleek commercialized version.
That being said “Caught Up In You” is a classic of the genre with a great hook.
Didn’t realize Paul Young and Elvis Costello did backing vocals on this song. I’ve seen them twice in the last five years and Glenn Tillbrook is an underrated guitarist. He’s still very impressive live35. Squeeze “Black Coffee In Bed” (from Sweets From A Stranger)
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These guys were so good at putting out smooth melodic power pop. The title of the album is accurate: everything about this is super sweet.
