The 100 Greatest Songs of 1982 #1. Little Red Corvette (2 Viewers)

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89. Wall of Voodoo “Mexican Radio” (from Call of the Wild)

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I have fond memories of Stan Ridgeway. However I went to see him at a small venue in the late 80s, and he chose not to perform this, his most famous tune. Oh well.

I remember this song because the '80s-loving guy that lived with my family for a time dug this song. I have fond memories of that period of my life, and fond memories of Charlie, my other older brother when mine had left for college. Cool song.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

86. John Cougar “Hand To Hold On To” (from American Fool)

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While reading up about this song, I was surprised to learn that John Mellencamp hasn’t played it live since 1988- he must hate it. I certainly don’t; I’ve always thought it was a very good rock tune with some pretty heartfelt lyrics.

I DID know already that Mellencamp hated the name “John Cougar” and was pissed off that the record execs insisted that he use it. The breakout success of American Fool helped him escape from that.

When I saw him in the '00s he was refusing to play anything from American Fool or earlier because he still resented that he did not have artistic control over those records.

I know he has relented on Jack and Diane in recent years, but I dunno about the rest.

 

[northern exposure]

And "Straight To Hell" is no longer even remotely a deep cut after M.I.A.'s sample, but I get what tim is saying.

It is a great song on its own.

Rather than deep cut, less well known is how I would describe it.

 

[timschochet]

85. Fleetwood Mac “Hold Me” (from Mirage)

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By 1982, this band had already passed its great peak of the late 70s; but they were still able to churn out a few memorable hits with each album released (and these were few in number- after a 3 year break between Tusk and Mirage, it would be another 5 years before the next release.)

“Hold Me” was written by the great Christine McVie, and sung by her and Lindsey Buckingham.

 

[zamboni]

85. Fleetwood Mac “Hold Me” (from Mirage)

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By 1982, this band had already passed its great peak of the late 70s; but they were still able to churn out a few memorable hits with each album released (and these were few in number- after a 3 year break between Tusk and Mirage, it would be another 5 years before the next release.)

“Hold Me” was written by the great Christine McVie, and sung by her and Lindsey Buckingham.

Really like the tone on Lindsey's solo.

Through the power of MTV, I always remember the video image of him throwing his guitar through a pane of glass (2:47 mark of the posted clip).

 

[Ghost Rider]

Love this song. My favorite by the band is from the same album and likely coming at some point, but Hold Me is also great.

 

[Nigel]

What’s wild is Madness was in essence a one-hit wonder here in the States

not really - One Step Beyond and It Must Be Love both got a lot of airplay in the US.

It Must Be Love was their only other top 40 song here in the States, but One Step Beyond didn't chart here. House of Fun should have been a monster hit here!

i think One Step Beyond is their best song. its Devo on steroids. Our House got more views because MTV was in more homes in 1982.

Embarrassment also a great Madness tune

 

[timschochet]

84. Afrika Bambaastaa & Soulsonic Force “Planet Rock” (released as a single)

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PARTY PEOPLE!

PARTY PEOPLE!

Hip hop didn’t begin here but this was certainly one of the most significant starting places. As influential a single as you’re going to get on this list.

 

[scorchy]

84. Afrika Bambaastaa & Soulsonic Force “Planet Rock” (released as a single)

My love for this knows no bounds.

 

[timschochet]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

 

[zamboni]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

This one is a banger (pun intended).

You’re doing well in this one, Tim

 

[Tom Servo]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

I may or may not have played this song as a college radio DJ…at my conservative Christian alma mater.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

This one is top 5 for me for the year. Blew me away. Pun intended.
The band deliberately was seeking attention and went to all lengths to get it and this song was clinical in its execution. Nunn and driving force of the band, John Crawford, were a heavy item at the time so the collaboration had a lot of research.

That wasnt the best song for the band off the Pleasure Victim EP either. The Metro is by far and away my favorite song from the band and is contention for #1 in whatever year I choose. It was released in 1981, 1982 and 1983. This was the song the band wanted to be a hit so much. When they were on one of those band reunited specials this is the song they performed. Terri Nunn put extra emphasis on the word “Sorry” highlighting her guilt at the bands break up following the massive success of the Giorgio Moroder collaboration Take My Breath Away. Her ego was on warp 9 she admits.

 

[timschochet]

I forgot to mention last night that local DJ Richard Blade (who these days can be found hosting a new wave show on Sirius) has always claimed that he had an affair with Nunn and that the song was about him.

 

[zamboni]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

This one is top 5 for me for the year. Blew me away. Pun intended.
The band deliberately was seeking attention and went to all lengths to get it and this song was clinical in its execution. Nunn and driving force of the band, John Crawford, were a heavy item at the time so the collaboration had a lot of research.

That wasnt the best song for the band off the Pleasure Victim EP either. The Metro is by far and away my favorite song from the band and is contention for #1 in whatever year I choose. It was released in 1981, 1982 and 1983. This was the song the band wanted to be a hit so much. When they were on one of those band reunited specials this is the song they performed. Terri Nunn put extra emphasis on the word “Sorry” highlighting her guilt at the bands break up following the massive success of the Giorgio Moroder collaboration Take My Breath Away. Her ego was on warp 9 she admits.

Agree 100% on The Metro but didn’t want to call it out because I think we’ll see it later from Tim.

 

[timschochet]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

This one is top 5 for me for the year. Blew me away. Pun intended.
The band deliberately was seeking attention and went to all lengths to get it and this song was clinical in its execution. Nunn and driving force of the band, John Crawford, were a heavy item at the time so the collaboration had a lot of research.

That wasnt the best song for the band off the Pleasure Victim EP either.

I’ll be getting around to that.,,

 

[timschochet]

82. Elton John “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” (From Jump On!)

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Elton’s 80s output was pretty hit and miss IMO, but this is a touching and gorgeous ballad honoring his close friendship with John Lennon. Really sad and just beautiful.

 

[zamboni]

82. Elton John “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)” (From Jump On!)

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Elton’s 80s output was pretty hit and miss IMO, but this is a touching and gorgeous ballad honoring his close friendship with John Lennon. Really sad and just beautiful.

Love it. Such a nice tribute to John.

 

[zamboni]

You’re killing this countdown, Tim

Now just stay the course…

 

[timschochet]

You’re killing this countdown, Tim

Now just stay the course…

Thanks but you know I never can…

 

[timschochet]

81. The Alan Parsons Project “Eye In The Sky” (from Eye In The Sky)

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I’ve never been able to decide about this song. First off I know very little about this artist. Obviously he’s one of rock music’s greatest producers. But as to his band and solo work, this is pretty much the only song I know.

And when I listen to it, sometimes I love it and sing along- it’s a very catchy melody. And sometimes I think “this is so boring.”

 

[zamboni]

81. The Alan Parsons Project “Eye In The Sky” (from Eye In The Sky)

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I’ve never been able to decide about this song. First off I know very little about this artist. Obviously he’s one of rock music’s greatest producers. But as to his band and solo work, this is pretty much the only song I know.

And when I listen to it, sometimes I love it and sing along- it’s a very catchy melody. And sometimes I think “this is so boring.”

You can’t be Sirius.

 

[TripItUp]

85. Fleetwood Mac “Hold Me” (from Mirage)

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By 1982, this band had already passed its great peak of the late 70s; but they were still able to churn out a few memorable hits with each album released (and these were few in number- after a 3 year break between Tusk and Mirage, it would be another 5 years before the next release.)

“Hold Me” was written by the great Christine McVie, and sung by her and Lindsey Buckingham.

great tune

RIP McVie

 

[TripItUp]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

wow, thought I had heard every popular song from the decade.

This song sucks and it's understandable why it didn't get played much now or then, but was fun to watch for the first time 40 years after it came out.

 

[TripItUp]

81. The Alan Parsons Project “Eye In The Sky” (from Eye In The Sky)

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I’ve never been able to decide about this song. First off I know very little about this artist. Obviously he’s one of rock music’s greatest producers. But as to his band and solo work, this is pretty much the only song I know.

And when I listen to it, sometimes I love it and sing along- it’s a very catchy melody. And sometimes I think “this is so boring.”

One of those songs I hated as a youth but grew to appreciate more later in life.

 

[TripItUp]

84. Afrika Bambaastaa & Soulsonic Force “Planet Rock” (released as a single)

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PARTY PEOPLE!

PARTY PEOPLE!

Hip hop didn’t begin here but this was certainly one of the most significant starting places. As influential a single as you’re going to get on this list.

Now this is a ****ing jam.

I'd like to hear Tim's reasoning/justification for the disrespect and not ranking it higher.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

This one is top 5 for me for the year. Blew me away. Pun intended.
The band deliberately was seeking attention and went to all lengths to get it and this song was clinical in its execution. Nunn and driving force of the band, John Crawford, were a heavy item at the time so the collaboration had a lot of research.

That wasnt the best song for the band off the Pleasure Victim EP either.

I’ll be getting around to that.,,

I thought it would fail the release date rule you have. It was originally released in 1981, but if you have done 1981 and didnt include it....

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

81. The Alan Parsons Project “Eye In The Sky” (from Eye In The Sky)

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I’ve never been able to decide about this song. First off I know very little about this artist. Obviously he’s one of rock music’s greatest producers. But as to his band and solo work, this is pretty much the only song I know.

And when I listen to it, sometimes I love it and sing along- it’s a very catchy melody. And sometimes I think “this is so boring.”

I get it. APP is one of the most frustrating artists to listen to.
When its spot on like Dont Answer Me or I wouldnt Want to Be like you, it sounds great

Otherwise it can be overproduced and the frustration comes from knowing theres a great song in there but the execution is poor or sometimes dreadful eg Eye in the Sky, Turn of a Friendly Card, Lets Talk about me, You Dont Believe, Days are Numbers..... i could go on. And I will. Maybe its the vocals, maybe its the trying to be too clever, maybe its a million things. I hear the potential for great songs, with great melodies, but so dang frustrating.
The band were hardly photogenic and didnt really have a loyal fanbase. I guess. Could be wrong. So it was all on the songs.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

You’re killing this countdown, Tim

Now just stay the course…

To me, he maybe has it the wrong way round so far lol
At least Styx had a year off

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Really sad and just beautiful.

 

[timschochet]

80. Missing Persons “Destination Unknown” (from Spring Session M)

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Missing Persons probably influenced more people with their looks than with their actual music, which was derivative and sounded like a thousand other bands from the New Wave era. But at their best they could deliver a pretty good pop hook.

 

[timschochet]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

This one is top 5 for me for the year. Blew me away. Pun intended.
The band deliberately was seeking attention and went to all lengths to get it and this song was clinical in its execution. Nunn and driving force of the band, John Crawford, were a heavy item at the time so the collaboration had a lot of research.

That wasnt the best song for the band off the Pleasure Victim EP either.

I’ll be getting around to that.,,

I thought it would fail the release date rule you have. It was originally released in 1981, but if you have done 1981 and didnt include it....

I don’t have any record of this being released in 1981. According to Wikipedia, the album was released in 1982 while the singles I have selected for this list were released in 1983- making them eligible for my list based on the earlier album date.

If there was a 1981 release these songs should not have been eligible. But I can’t find that.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

youtu.be

This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

This one is top 5 for me for the year. Blew me away. Pun intended.
The band deliberately was seeking attention and went to all lengths to get it and this song was clinical in its execution. Nunn and driving force of the band, John Crawford, were a heavy item at the time so the collaboration had a lot of research.

That wasnt the best song for the band off the Pleasure Victim EP either.

I’ll be getting around to that.,,

I thought it would fail the release date rule you have. It was originally released in 1981, but if you have done 1981 and didnt include it....

I don’t have any record of this being released in 1981. According to Wikipedia, the album was released in 1982 while the singles I have selected for this list were released in 1983- making them eligible for my list based on the earlier album date.

If there was a 1981 release these songs should not have been eligible. But I can’t find that.

Look up the song itself.

The Metro (song)​

1981 single by Berlin
"The Metro", also published as "Metro", is a 1981 song written by John Crawford for his band, Berlin.

The song was first released as a non-album single, "The Metro" b/w "Tell Me Why", on the MAO Music label in 1981. It reappeared, slightly remixed, on Berlin's breakthrough album Pleasure Victim, released on the independent label Enigma in 1982 and re-released on Geffen in 1983. In May 1983, "The Metro" was re-released as the third single from the album

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

This is why release dates suck as a guide and i abandoned them as a measuring tool
The 1981 release was basically an indie release heard by few.
To classify it as 1981 is a travesty.
After they got their name through the Sex single, they tried again in 1983 as the 3rd single off Pleasure Victim, which was released in 1982..
1982 or 1983 would be fine for me as a release year, but 82 feels right.

 

[timschochet]

usually Wiki gets it right. Anyhow it’s too late now.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

usually Wiki gets it right. Anyhow it’s too late now.

Fair enough.
If we are being really picky, Pleasure Victim was released on the indie label in 1982, but wasnt given a major release until January 1983 on Geffen

It was originally recorded in 1982 and released in October of that year by M.A.O. Records and Enigma Records. After the second single, "Sex (I'm A...)", received considerable attention, the album was re-released on January 26, 1983, by Geffen Records in the United States and by Mercury Records internationally.

If i ever get to 1981 and 1983, im including The Metro in 1981 and 1983. Love it.

 

[timschochet]

usually Wiki gets it right. Anyhow it’s too late now.

Fair enough.
If we are being really picky, Pleasure Victim was released on the indie label in 1982, but wasnt given a major release until January 1983 on Geffen

It was originally recorded in 1982 and released in October of that year by M.A.O. Records and Enigma Records. After the second single, "Sex (I'm A...)", received considerable attention, the album was re-released on January 26, 1983, by Geffen Records in the United States and by Mercury Records internationally.

If i ever get to 1981 and 1983, im including The Metro in 1981 and 1983. Love it.

There is a third song on that album that needs some attention as well. Which it will get.

 

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81. The Alan Parsons Project “Eye In The Sky” (from Eye In The Sky)

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I’ve never been able to decide about this song. First off I know very little about this artist. Obviously he’s one of rock music’s greatest producers. But as to his band and solo work, this is pretty much the only song I know.

And when I listen to it, sometimes I love it and sing along- it’s a very catchy melody. And sometimes I think “this is so boring.”

I get it. APP is one of the most frustrating artists to listen to.
When its spot on like Dont Answer Me or I wouldnt Want to Be like you, it sounds great

Otherwise it can be overproduced and the frustration comes from knowing theres a great song in there but the execution is poor or sometimes dreadful eg Eye in the Sky, Turn of a Friendly Card, Lets Talk about me, You Dont Believe, Days are Numbers..... i could go on. And I will. Maybe its the vocals, maybe its the trying to be too clever, maybe its a million things. I hear the potential for great songs, with great melodies, but so dang frustrating.
The band were hardly photogenic and didnt really have a loyal fanbase. I guess. Could be wrong. So it was all on the songs.

They were the British Steely Dan. Obsessive in the studio, didn’t tour, didn’t promote themselves in the conventional way, two people wrote everything and called all the shots.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

usually Wiki gets it right. Anyhow it’s too late now.

Fair enough.
If we are being really picky, Pleasure Victim was released on the indie label in 1982, but wasnt given a major release until January 1983 on Geffen

It was originally recorded in 1982 and released in October of that year by M.A.O. Records and Enigma Records. After the second single, "Sex (I'm A...)", received considerable attention, the album was re-released on January 26, 1983, by Geffen Records in the United States and by Mercury Records internationally.

If i ever get to 1981 and 1983, im including The Metro in 1981 and 1983. Love it.

There is a third song on that album that needs some attention as well. Which it will get.

Excellent. Pretty obvious which one it is, but wont spoil

 

[Uruk-Hai]

And sometimes I think “this is so boring.”

You should've thought harder and omitted it.

 

[Ghost Rider]

I liked Eye in the Sky a lot when I was a kid, but it feels a bit too lightweight fluff to me now. And I love a good pop song, but that song just feels like a rock band going super soft.

 

[timschochet]

79. Billy Idol “Hot In The City” (from Billy Idol)

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Billy Idol is classified as a “new wave” singer but that is largely based on his punk appearance; his songs are basically guitar based rock and roll, and he’s pretty good at it. Always loved this tune in particular.

 

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79. Billy Idol “Hot In The City” (from Billy Idol)

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Billy Idol is classified as a “new wave” singer but that is largely based on his punk appearance; his songs are basically guitar based rock and roll, and he’s pretty good at it. Always loved this tune in particular.

NEW YORK
Always loved Mr Broad. This was his breakout hit. I hope you have more coming from this great man

 

[timschochet]

78. Split Enz “Six Months In A Leaky Boat” (from Time And Tide)

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This song uses New Zealand history as a metaphor for Tim Finn’s mental breakdown, yet somehow the BBC thought it was about the Falklands War and banned it. Even so it’s a joyful, Beatles like tune that seems pretty timeless.

 

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79. Billy Idol “Hot In The City” (from Billy Idol)

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Billy Idol is classified as a “new wave” singer but that is largely based on his punk appearance; his songs are basically guitar based rock and roll, and he’s pretty good at it. Always loved this tune in particular.

The song conjures up memories of the scene in Big where Tom Hanks is riding in the limo after the company party.

 

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78. Split Enz “Six Months In A Leaky Boat” (from Time And Tide)

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This song uses New Zealand history as a metaphor for Tim Finn’s mental breakdown, yet somehow the BBC thought it was about the Falklands War and banned it. Even so it’s a joyful, Beatles like tune that seems pretty timeless.

If you ever want a fun read look at some of the BBC “banned” song stories. This one is a joke. Shouldnt have hapoened
Meanwhile pedophiles were running amok behind the scenes and in front of the camera at the Beeb

 

[5-ish Finkle]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

I may or may not have played this song as a college radio DJ…at my conservative Christian alma mater.

Bet that reeeeally had the ladies showin' ankle at Concordia, didn't it?!

 

[Tom Servo]

83. Berlin “Sex (I’m A…)” (from Pleasure Victim)

Berlin ‎– Sex (I'm A...) official video 1983

"Sex (I'm A...)" is a song by the American band Berlin from their second album Pleasure Victim. The song was co-written by group members John Crawford, Terri...

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This is still one of the greatest songs ever written about sex. Terri Nunn masterfully expresses male fantasies (and mocks them at the same time.) And of course the final minute of the tune is an orgiastic chorus that would have made Donna Summer proud.

I may or may not have played this song as a college radio DJ…at my conservative Christian alma mater.

Bet that reeeeally had the ladies showin' ankle at Concordia, didn't it?!

Grove City.

 

[timschochet]

77. Billy Joel “Allentown” (from The Nylon Curtain)

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Songs about the decline of working class America was usually more in Bruce Springsteen’s line of work than Billy Joel’s, but this tune is a fine contribution to the category.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

77. Billy Joel “Allentown” (from The Nylon Curtain)

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

Songs about the decline of working class America was usually more in Bruce Springsteen’s line of work than Billy Joel’s, but this tune is a fine contribution to the category.

My least favorite Billy Joel "hit" but deserves a place - it was ubiquitous.