Execproducer 915 Posted July 17, 2014 I know, but the performance was 83 and it was a pretty significant 80's event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greggulator 3,145 Posted July 17, 2014 The Field Mice were a British indie band from the 80s and considered one of the leaders of the "Twee As Fuck" movement. They're REALLY friggin' great. Allmusic.com describes them as sort of the bridge between The Smiths and Beat Happening. That's a pretty apt comparison. They have a lot of really great melodies and sad, lovelorn sad-sack lyrics. They were on the Sarah Records label, which was a UK equivalent to something like K Records. Sarah Records stuff sort of has a backlash because Twee can get sorta annoying -- I saw more than a few bands of lanky dudes with dumb glasses switch instruments with a girl drummer who didn't know how a kick drum worked back in the day -- but so much of it rules.Anyways, Emma's House is one of the best songs of the Twee genre. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy 79 Posted July 17, 2014 I'm a big fan of the Field Mice song "Sensitive". Especially about the final 3 minutes after there are no more lyrics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazlo Woodbine 1,681 Posted July 17, 2014 Because it cheers me up every time I hear it. Then it makes me sad thinking about it. R.I.P. Smiley Culture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piranesi 15,819 Posted July 18, 2014 Speaking of iconic live performances of the 80s. US Festival, 1983. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodhelmet 600 Posted July 18, 2014 More INXS... And other songs... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEmJ-VWPDM4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Assassin 66 Posted July 18, 2014 This is my favorite song of all-time. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamBroken 1,906 Posted July 18, 2014 My two favorite rock bands, both were kinda short-lived but always felt they were underrated especially Vixen. Awesome 80s music and my all time favorite r&b artist All 3 only put out 3 albums, each with their first in the 80s. 3 of my all time favorite artists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greggulator 3,145 Posted July 18, 2014 The La's, There She Goes. One of the greatest power-pop songs ever recorded. Actually, take out "power-pop" and leave it at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Execproducer 915 Posted July 18, 2014 Remember when artists embraced a cause and enlisted the (band) aid of their friends to sing about it? The 80's was a boom period for musical activism. Little Steven fights for social justice: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Execproducer 915 Posted July 23, 2014 Not to be one of those guys who bumps their own thread in a vain attempt to get more hits, but an 80's thread without The Cars just doesn't feel right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy 79 Posted July 24, 2014 Some funk. That voice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driver 340 Posted July 27, 2014 Probably one of the better ones of the early 80s one and dones. You can never go wrong with the offspring of Johnny Cash. Here are two of my favorite 80's Seger songs.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HvRIuuxp4whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH8Dt4u09hg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Meltzer 318 Posted July 27, 2014 Since Greggulator mentioned Italo Disco. Italian guy that looks like a young George Bush with a ridiculous falsetto. Yes Ghosts of American Astronauts Echo and the Bunnymen The Killing Moon Posted a bunch of stuff in 70s thread that got a lot of play in England but not the US might as keep going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazlo Woodbine 1,681 Posted July 27, 2014 Because The Jam and Dexys Midnight Runners have both been brought up. Because of how influential it ended up being. Just becausehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbTkGZ6T_qo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Magnificent 7 657 Posted July 27, 2014 One of the most bad-ass songs of the 80's. Loved it. You without me is like cornflake without the milk! Ok, two things make this next song such an incredible quintessential 80's song. A. the original video & song is about as 80's as it gets. Just watch it. The lead singer cartwheeling on stage is just one highlight. B. Watch the Diego video. If you don't feel any joy watching that video and listening to that song, than we didn't want you bringing us down in the 80's anyway. Plus, Diego was twerking back in '89. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burgundy LaRue 4,439 Posted July 27, 2014 I may have tried to dirty dance to this song in my bedroom. Or not. One of the better R&B singers from the decade: http://youtu.be/iEiblwLfXIU No one seems to remember this song except me: When talking about 1980s dance queens, Jody must be mentioned: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Execproducer 915 Posted July 27, 2014 While we're talking 80's dance queens.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodhelmet 600 Posted July 27, 2014 Oh Sheila rules!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqqxx4mXD7U And I still own the 45 to this one... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodhelmet 600 Posted July 27, 2014 Oh, and before I forget.... And I owned this on a K-Tel Hits tape... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driver 340 Posted July 27, 2014 One of those songs you know you've heard but can't remember who the hell sings it. Vintage mid '80s Clapton. And how can we forget Morris Day's love letter to pantyhose? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
