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Post by oapdub on Sept 7, 2017 21:54:36 GMT
So I'll be doing a bit of DJing at a friends wedding next weekend, the brief is as follows.... "We have a pretty diverse crowd, I would say this is your chance for big tunes, crowd pleasers, 80s hits (P-dub - your 80s mix has been a fave for some time, so that vibe would be great), fade in/fade out mixing styles. Points deducted for being too cool, too obscure and not enough tunes I know the words to." So I've been trawling through my extensive collection of tunes for 80s gems and have a pretty big selection, but thought this might be a good place to get suggestions for those forgotten gems - no cheesy pap (eg Rick Astley/Kylie) but any suggestions appreciated. I've always had a soft spot for 80s pop music (I'm not all psych rock and beards) and genuinely think that it was a golden era for pop. Here are a few examples of what I've got so far.... So please post your favourite 80s pop gems here! For those interested, the mix referred to is here......Every DJ has to do an 80s mix at some point, those are the rules. soundcloud.com/barryspeas/oap-dub-does-the-80s |
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Post by born in the fifties on Sept 8, 2017 6:09:50 GMT
Hopefully not too obscure............
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Post by Moz on Sept 8, 2017 7:16:03 GMT
I would argue that credibility and 80s pop has no business being together. And fantastically so.
But..... If you INSIST....
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Post by vamboozle on Sept 8, 2017 9:46:39 GMT
Oooo tapped a vein here with me & Mr V
Party Fears 2 - Associates
Brilliant Mind - Furniture
Empire State Human - Human League
Big Blue World - Paul Haig
Underpass - John Foxx
Europe After the Rain - John Foxx
Hiroshima Mon Amour - Ultravox
Quiet Life - Japan
Westworld - Theatre of Hate
sure we'll think of more as morning goes forward but currently dancing like a couple teenagers - eeee takes yer right back.
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Post by Moz on Sept 8, 2017 9:48:55 GMT
Empire State Human was released in 79. (sorry)
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Post by vamboozle on Sept 8, 2017 9:49:38 GMT
Empire State Human was released in 79. (sorry) Damn you and your superior musical knowledge (in my defence I'm getting to an age where my teen years are a bit blurry and are probably not as golden as I remember them) |
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Post by vamboozle on Sept 8, 2017 9:52:58 GMT
Oh Jungle Land - Simple Minds
Love Song - Simple Minds
(you've unleashed a monster Oap - now shouting out and listening to our 80s favs rather than getting on with the days jobs)
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Post by geof on Sept 8, 2017 10:19:40 GMT
(ok strictly a hit in 1990)
and because a bit of mass death and destruction is a must:
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Post by Moz on Sept 8, 2017 10:25:19 GMT
Empire State Human was released in 79. (sorry) Damn you and your superior musical knowledge (in my defence I'm getting to an age where my teen years are a bit blurry and are probably not as golden as I remember them) Turns out it were re-released in 1980. As you were.... |
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Post by simon on Sept 8, 2017 10:29:05 GMT
Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
Talking Heads - Wild Wild Life
The Selecter - On My Radio
XTC - Mayor of Simpleton
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Post by geof on Sept 8, 2017 10:29:21 GMT
Plus:
Icicle works - Love is a wonderful colour
Blancmange - Living on the Ceiling
Electronic - Getting away with it
Pigbag - papas got a brand new pigbag
The Tams - there aint nothing like shaggin!
Talk Talk - pretty much anything but I'd go for Life's What you make it
Lloyd Cole - Lost weekend
Talking Heads - once in a lifetime
Flash and the Pan - Waiting for a train
Orange Juice - Rip it up
XTC - senses working overtime
A Flock of Seagulls - wishing
Julian Cope - World Shut your mouth
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Post by simon on Sept 8, 2017 10:31:35 GMT
Also -
The Pogues - Fiesta
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Post by vamboozle on Sept 8, 2017 10:31:38 GMT
Damn you and your superior musical knowledge (in my defence I'm getting to an age where my teen years are a bit blurry and are probably not as golden as I remember them) Turns out it were re-released in 1980. As you were.... To quote Reeves & Mortimer - I was duped by the fop! |
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Post by oapdub on Sept 8, 2017 10:45:45 GMT
Crikey, this escalated quickly.
Thanks for all the suggestions, a few already in my list, but will check out the rest tonight.
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Post by riverlodge on Sept 8, 2017 12:11:53 GMT
my first thoughts ended up as late 70s too, but still worth a shout:
Blondie (Heart of Glass = perfectly incorrect for a wedding), Donna Summer (perfect anytime)
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Post by themerrypig on Sept 8, 2017 12:22:26 GMT
Crikey, this escalated quickly. Thanks for all the suggestions, a few already in my list, but will check out the rest tonight. You think we have anything better to do? Mine: Flashdance (Michael Sembello) – Maniac - this, this and this again, and nothing to do with the effect of the video on teenage me, honest... edit: I'll add the video then: Also: INXS - Never Tear Us Apart Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough Fine Young Cannibals – Good Thing Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy Erasure - A Little Respect T’Pau – China in your hand |
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Post by wayne77 on Sept 8, 2017 12:31:42 GMT
Mr Brownstone GNR.
I hate 80's music, 60's and 90's is where its at lol
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Post by wayne77 on Sept 8, 2017 12:32:35 GMT
oh ok. What about The KLF, 3AM Eternal
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Post by ethereal on Sept 8, 2017 17:40:26 GMT
At 34 I mostly don't remember the 80s, my mother tells me I was a huge Bangles fan, and for years I'd been convinced there was only rubbish on the radio and the dance floor (Agadoo or the Birdy Song anyone?) but in retrospect there were a lot of good songs that didn't make it past my parents censorship.
For good or ill and I know our tastes are diametrically opposed OAPDub, I do respect that your knowledge far outstrips mine (I just hide it well), I humbly submit the following...
Inner City - Good Life
Aha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
Stone Roses - Fools Gold
Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
The Cure - Love Cats
Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin
Public Image Ltd - (This Is Not A) Love Song
ABC - When Smokey Sings
Commence the ridicule.
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Post by maddix85 on Sept 8, 2017 19:21:57 GMT
i love alt and indie 80s music but i dont think teenage riot by sonic youth will go down too well.
in terms of stuff that fits your bill, lots of this stuff has already been mentioned but artists that immediately spring to my mind would be...
the style council
orange juice
the cure
the smiths
dexys midnight runners
omd
aztec camera
new order
talking heads
the clash (went a bit shit in the 80s i know but still some tunes)
david bowie (as above)
blondie
madness
the specials
soul II soul
grace jones
madonna
michael jackson
also i reckon you could get away with some classic 80s mainstream hip hop like public enemy, de la soul and nwa.
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Post by kerry1 on Sept 8, 2017 22:03:04 GMT
God I hate this on IOS - refreshes and loses..
For me, most of the above and these may have a sprinkling of cheese but are floor filers
Hall and Oates - Maneater
Anything by Wham!
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Janet Jackson - When I Think of You
B-52s - Love Shack
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
It's Immaterial - Driving Away From Home
Sounds like a fun wedding
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Post by oapdub on Sept 8, 2017 22:16:39 GMT
Hopefully not too obscure............ Possibly a little bit! |
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Post by oapdub on Sept 8, 2017 22:18:00 GMT
I would argue that credibility and 80s pop has no business being together. And fantastically so. But..... If you INSIST.... Will be some Human League, but prob something a little more crowd friendly than this! Good tune though. |
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Post by oapdub on Sept 8, 2017 22:29:50 GMT
Oooo tapped a vein here with me & Mr V Party Fears 2 - Associates Brilliant Mind - Furniture Empire State Human - Human League Big Blue World - Paul Haig Underpass - John Foxx Europe After the Rain - John Foxx Hiroshima Mon Amour - Ultravox Quiet Life - Japan Westworld - Theatre of Hate sure we'll think of more as morning goes forward but currently dancing like a couple teenagers - eeee takes yer right back. SOme good stuff there, some new to me too, but other than Japan (which is in the list) poss not dancefloor enough! Will be investigating John Foxx further though - heard of him but don't know hi music. |
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Post by oapdub on Sept 8, 2017 22:32:03 GMT
Oh Jungle Land - Simple Minds Love Song - Simple Minds (you've unleashed a monster Oap - now shouting out and listening to our 80s favs rather than getting on with the days jobs) Might sneak Love Song in if I'm feeling brave, cos it is a fucking tune! The sister/brother double album from simple minds is incredible. |
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