80's Pop Song of the Day

[Mr.AOR]

 

[Darkstone]

Is this the best Aussie 80's Pop/Rock track ever?

It's definitely in the conversation. 

An early 80's song well ahead of it's time.

 

 

[Darkstone]

Another huge favourite of mine from the Golden decade. 

This is a song that could've been sung in a Tavern 300 years ago.

 

 

Edited January 8, 2023 by Darkstone

[Darkstone]

I find it hard to snap out of an 80'S Pop mood sometimes. 

Here's another favourite from '85 by "Sly Fox" .

 

 

[Mr.AOR]

 

[Darkstone]

10 minutes ago, Mr.AOR said:

 

Apparently inspired by Geoff's iconic track "12 inches in my back door".

[whiplash1972]

11 hours ago, Darkstone said:

I find it hard to snap out of an 80'S Pop mood sometimes. 

Here's another favourite from '85 by "Sly Fox" .

 

 

Fucking classic! 👍

[whiplash1972]

When I think back to the 80s, this is one of the first pop songs that comes to mind…

 

[Darkstone]

3 hours ago, whiplash1972 said:

When I think back to the 80s, this is one of the first pop songs that comes to mind…

 

They had a decent hit with "China in your Hand" also.

[Mr.AOR]

 

 

[Darkstone]

Here's 6 of the best, spanning different genres. That's what was great about 80's Pop.

I believe Mr.AOR is familiar with the last track. A Killer that just sneaks into the 80's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Darkstone]

Another track that deserves to be in this thread.

This would possibly be in my 80's Pop top ten. 

 

 

Edited January 9, 2023 by Darkstone

[Mr.AOR]

1 hour ago, Darkstone said:

Here's 6 of the best, spanning different genres. That's what was great about 80's Pop.

I believe Mr.AOR is familiar with the last track. A Killer that just sneaks into the 80's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahh yes Kevin Paige, what a fantastic album and one I still listen to today.

[Darkstone]

Here's 4 great Aussie tracks.

I'd be interested to know if any of these songs are well know outside of Australia. 

Many memories for me with these ones.

 

 

 

 

 

[Darkstone]

Another one that would be in my top ten. 

The problem with a top ten though is, there's only ten spots.

I still think I'd lock this one in.

80's Perfection! 

 

 

Edited January 10, 2023 by Darkstone

[Mr.AOR]

14 minutes ago, Darkstone said:

Here's 4 great Aussie tracks.

I'd be interested to know if any of these songs are well know outside of Australia. 

Many memories for me with these ones.

 

 

 

 

 

Max Cruise covered Send Me An Angel on his debut album...

 

[Mr.AOR]

 

[Darkstone]

2 minutes ago, Mr.AOR said:

Max Cruise covered Send Me An Angel on his debut album...

 

 

I don't think I've heard that. 

Very nice.

Cheers.

[Doggy]

Dusty, you know how many people come in the shop for the album which features " Send Me an Angel"? When we tell them would get for them, we will get through Discogs and they have pay over $AuD200 they forget about very quickly.

 

Edited January 10, 2023 by Doggy

[Darkstone]

1 hour ago, Doggy said:

Dusty, you know how many people come in the shop for the album which features " Send Me an Angel"? When we tell them would get for them, we will get through Discogs and they have pay over $AuD200 they forget about very quickly.

 

It features on the "Rad" ("Hell Track") soundtrack, alongside a couple of obscure, Killer John Farnham tracks.

Is that the album you're talking about?

[whiplash1972]

Pure 80s… and OMG so f’n HOT!

Strut by the lovely Sheena Easton

 

[auslander]

5 hours ago, Doggy said:

Dusty, you know how many people come in the shop for the album which features " Send Me an Angel"? When we tell them would get for them, we will get through Discogs and they have pay over $AuD200 they forget about very quickly.

 

This is the best option and the one I went with. It's a German release. They were a pretty big deal in Germany.

https://www.discogs.com/release/2465426-Real-Life-Send-Me-An-Angel-Best-Of-Real-Life

[Doggy]

5 hours ago, Darkstone said:

It features on the "Rad" ("Hell Track") soundtrack, alongside a couple of obscure, Killer John Farnham tracks.

Is that the album you're talking about?

The Real Life track is on their debut, Heart Land and many compilations

The Franham tracks aren't any of best of or album.

The " Rad" soundtrack is not on CD.

[Darkstone]

32 minutes ago, Doggy said:

The Real Life track is on their debut, Heart Land and many compilations

The Farnham tracks aren't any of best of or album.

The " Rad" soundtrack is not on CD.

 

Here's the two Killer Farnham tracks.

I remember seeing "Hell Track" at the cinema a couple of times back in the day.

I loved it.

It wasn't until many years later that I found out it's original title was "Rad".

 

 

 

Edited January 11, 2023 by Darkstone

[Darkstone]

Swanee - Temporary Heartache. 

Another Aussie one.

A track from a compilation album (cassette) I had called "Rocktrip '82".

I was 10 years old and this song is an absolute time machine for me.

The lead singer is John Swan, the brother of Jimmy Barnes. 

 

 

Edited January 11, 2023 by Darkstone