tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post114156058569927850..comments2023-04-14T21:22:35.178+10:00Comments on Down In The Hole: Obscure Songs From The 80sDaniel Hatadihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-1141735465945784972006-03-07T23:44:00.000+11:002006-03-07T23:44:00.000+11:00Damn, now I have to use the *cough* 'record store'...Damn, now I have to use the *cough* 'record store' to look up some of these unknown toons.<BR/><BR/>The Mentals, hey? Always loved "My Spirit Got Lost" and "The Nips Are Getting Bigger".Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-1141707107080681752006-03-07T15:51:00.000+11:002006-03-07T15:51:00.000+11:00Captain Sensible, damn I loved that song and it pr...Captain Sensible, damn I loved that song and it proves you don't have to rap for sh*t to have a catchy tune.<BR/><BR/>From your neck of the woods:<BR/><BR/>"Can I Come To" from Mental As Anything.<BR/><BR/>"No Promises" by Ice House. One of the best Bowie imitations and speaking of Bowie-soundalikes...<BR/><BR/>"Love My Way" by the Psychedelic Furs.<BR/><BR/>I could go on all day about The Cult, howzabout "Rain?"Writeprocrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930301518671850256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-1141669056255159332006-03-07T05:17:00.000+11:002006-03-07T05:17:00.000+11:00Oh oh oh, The Cult. You know, there are some clas...Oh oh oh, The Cult. <BR/><BR/>You know, there are some classic '80's numbers, like "Holdin' Back the Years" and "Lovers in a Dangerous Time" plus anything by Eurythmics.<BR/><BR/>But here's a golden oldie that was a big hit in Canada:<BR/><BR/>Twilight Zone by Golden Earring.<BR/><BR/>Essentially a one-hit wonder, but it's the classic spy thriller song.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and Spin Doctors and INXS and my favourite Thompson Twins song, "Don't Mess With Doctor Dream."<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, my husband's maintained his love of Tears for Fears...Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-1141660317921663152006-03-07T02:51:00.000+11:002006-03-07T02:51:00.000+11:00Here's a few more:Belle Stars: Sign of the TimesTh...Here's a few more:<BR/><BR/>Belle Stars: Sign of the Times<BR/>Thomas Dolby: Hyperactive<BR/>Vitamin Z: Burning Flame<BR/>The Cult: She Sells Sanctuary<BR/>Icicle Works: Whisper to a Scream<BR/>Talk Talk: It’s my life<BR/>Haircut 100: Love plus one<BR/><BR/>Now I feel old. Where's my geritol?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-1141591487437891712006-03-06T07:44:00.000+11:002006-03-06T07:44:00.000+11:00Oh no, look what you've started ;-)Oh no, look what you've started ;-)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221362768923638404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957364.post-1141588488994765482006-03-06T06:54:00.000+11:002006-03-06T06:54:00.000+11:00Great post. What a blast from the past.How about t...Great post. What a blast from the past.<BR/><BR/>How about the classic tune Rock Me Amadeus by Falco?<BR/><BR/>I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don't Cry?<BR/><BR/>Cars by Gary Nueman?<BR/><BR/>Whew...thanks for the flashback!Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133910811642081098noreply@blogger.com