Heard this song live when they opened for Tool before the pandemic. They have not aged very well.
I was pretty young at the time, but Footloose was massive.For me, I think it relates to iconic 80s movies as well.
2 that always come to mind are The Karate Kid and Top Gun. A 3rd one, Real Genius, is more specific for me than everyone else.
My immediate thoughts before opening the thread
Take on me
With or without you
But voted melt with you.
I just watched this like 7 times in a row.
I think of this and Shout more than EWTRTW as more quintessential 80's songs from this album but probably because my local radio station played them way more often---especially Shout. Great album.
Jesus, is that ever an extreme close-up of the lead singer. I was backing up away from my monitor for a bit.
I was going to add blue Monday last night and fell asleep with it playing on YouTube, all time 80’s classicOf the original choices I'd go with Melt With You.
I also endorse Tainted Love, Take on Me, Head Over Heels, both Simple Minds songs and many more.
As is usual though, these threads inevitably morph into "here is my favorite song/band that may fit the definition set forth by the OP" and that is why I love them---more music to hear because it's too difficult to limit it to one.
Crazy 8's - Johnny Q---I loved this band from Corvallis in the mid-80's. Saw them a couple times in Seattle. I still have this album on cassette.
And of course Blue Monday, the Cutter and Don't Change.
A-ha - Take on Me and/or the 2 above.The first 2 that always pop into my head are:
Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Simple Minds - Don't you Forget About Me
She was a be-bop baby on a hard day's nightAs is usual though, these threads inevitably morph into "here is my favorite song/band that may fit the definition set forth by the OP" and that is why I love them---more music to hear because it's too difficult to limit it to one.
80's movies in general had a lot of songs that take you right back to a time and place anytime you hear them.John Hughes tie-in has to be worth major 80's points.