Archive for the ‘80s videos’ Category
Monday, December 17th, 2007
I grew up listening to Dan Fogelberg. "The Innocent Age" was on of my favorite albums of the early 80s, full of poignant lyrics. It was "Leader of the Band" that convinced me not to let "I Love You" ever go unsaid to my parents. That has ...
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Friday, December 7th, 2007
U2. What more needs to be said?
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Now playing: Rush - Far Cry
via FoxyTunes
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007
Here is a great yule-tide tune from the first lady of rock: Chrissie Hynde.
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
To show that I am not a total scrooge I thought I would spotlight a few Christmas tunes that I really like.
Terri reminded me of this song the other day. It's the Billy Squier classic.
Man, I was in love with Nina Blackwood. Martha Goodman I could take ...
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Me and about 10 other people bought this cassette back in the day. I think these dudes were Christians so they might be forgiven for the mullets.
I'm not sure about the spaceship though. This was their minor hit "Everything You Are"
It doesn't get better than that.
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Friday, July 13th, 2007
Enjoy. It doesn't get much better than this trio of videos.
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?
Every Day I Write The Book
Love Hurts (With Emmylou Harris)
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Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
This past weekend VHI unveiled their 40 most softsational soft-rock songs.
As usual, some of their picks were great. Styx's "Babe" was a great choice at #2. Some, not so great. I can imagine Escape (The Pina Colada Song) being on a one-hit wonders list but ...
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Friday, March 30th, 2007
Joy Division never were able to realize the greatness they were destined for. Their lead singer, Ian Curtis, committed suicide about a month before this song was released.
This song, Love Will Tear Us Apart, is a hauntingly beautiful song that is wrought with heartbreak. The song is considered ...
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Friday, January 19th, 2007
Luis Cardenas had one great album. But the guy could bang. He was at one time listed in the Guinness Book for the largest Drum kit in the world. See it in this cover of the Del Shannon classic. Also look for the obligatory Del Shannon ...
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