Adam and the Ants - Killer in the Home
Adam Ant was one of my favorite artists in the 80's. Fun music and his sexy running around. AHHHH, I really loved this guy. This song was from one of my fave albums of his, Kings of the Wild Frontier. Still a good listen today.
Interesting side note. Adam and the Ants broke up and he became Adam Ant. The Ant went on to become Bow Wow Wow.
Morrissey - Everyday is Like Sunday
My friend Jerry Deubner introduced me to my first listen to The Smiths back in high school. The album was "The Queen is Dead" and the song "Some Girls are Bigger than others". Thought the song was good so listened more. Frankly, Mr. Shankly and then The Queen is Dead and There is a light that never goes out. I WAS HOOKED. Still am today. Have every release of The Smiths and of Morrissey. This song was off of Morrissey's 1st Solo album "Viva Hate". This song still makes me sing along. It was covered by The Pretenders and it was AWESOME as well.
The Housemartins - Caravan of Love
80's group The Housemartins. Only together for 2 albums, but what 2 albums they were. Outstanding. This was an Acapella song of theirs. The lead singers in the group went on to form a group that is still around today, The Beautiful South. Listen to this song and if you like listen to their other songs on You Tube and then check out The Beautiful South (You will see many Beautiful south songs in time as I have all of their music as well.)
Train - Hopeless
Train is just one of those groups that get better with age. You can find all of their music on you tube. I have most of their albums. Really great music. Go to You Tube and discover this group if you haven't heard of them before. Here is a link to this song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ihJgTMS4Q
Beyonce - Flawless
All hail the Queen Bee! It took some time for her to win me over. I was ticked off that she left Destiny's Child. So I refused to listen to anything from her for about 2-3 years. Glad I got over that. I know have her entire back catalogue and list to her frequently. This song is fun on a stick. Here is the link for the You Tube video. Listen and watch and just remembah - I woke up like dis, I woke up like dis! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17hPCHLMpyM
The Housemartins - The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death
Here is another from The Housemartins. This is one of my favorite songs from them.
Rihanna - Disturbia
Gotta love Ree Ree. This was one of her hits. You can view the video on You Tube or Vevo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1mU6h4Xdxc
Re-Touch - Running Up That Hill
This is a dance remake of the Kate Bush song. This was an OK dance remake. Not the best and not the worst. This was part of a Mix CD that was bought, one of the Renaissance collections. The song is located here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgbZV-TFQ0Q. I still recommend the original from Kate Bush...it is located here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkM
Echo and the Bunnymen - The Cutter
I first hears of this group when I heard the song Bring on the Dancing Horses. I was hooked after that. They are still putting out music and it is still good, just not as good as when the put this song out. Bring on the Cutter...just don't bring on the video. Snooze of a video so just putting a link to a video that just plays the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8H0xtvxoq0
Ochestral Manoeuvers in the Dark - Maid of Orleans
Also known as OMD. This was a great song of theirs. Still listen to their 80's and 90's music. Got Glenn into them as well. Give this a listen and then try out their other songs on You Tube. You may be surprised at how many of their songs you actually have heard and possibly love without knowing who they are from.
Erasure - When I Needed You (Melancholic Mix)
This group is right up their with The Communards & Bronski Beat in putting Gay Music out there - OUT AND PROUD even though Vince Clarke isn't gay, the lead singe Andy Bell is gay enough for both of them and I just love his flamboyant self. This song was on their album "The Innocents". It was their second album and this song was one at the end of the CD. It quickly became a song of angst for young Homos everywhere that were rejected by their families because they decided not to hide who they were and decided to live out and proud. This album, all these years later, is still a go to.
Dead Or Alive - Sleep With You
For years there was no one gayer and I still believe there isn't anyone gayer. God love me some Pete Burns! Always fun and normally singing upbeats song filled with sexual tension. When he wasn't singing about having sex it was then about heartbreak and getting over someone. In recent years Pete Burns has turned up on Celebrity Big Brother (British Edition) and has continued to release a song here and there. The 80's and some of the nineties was when he had success. Maybe he should let some of the air outta his lips and he may find fame again. Who knows. This is a good song from Dead of Alive and again he is wanting sex with some stranger. God I love him!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VG2_iLrhWM
(We Are) Performance - Dotted Line
This group (We Are)Performance and now just known as Performance hail from Manchester. I fell for their music the moment I heard it. Fun Energy and actual lyrics. They don't repeat the same 3 lines of lyrics over and over. OMG. Hard to believe. The singer is actually an accomplished published author. They have two albums out and I cannot wait for any others they ever want to put out. It doesn't hurt that I think he is so adorable. There was no video on You Tube.
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus (Timo Maas Remix)
Great Song. Good Remix, not the best but good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMt54KYxMbs
Syzygy - Never Come Down
This group was signed to Rising High Collective Records. One of my favorites in the 90's. They had the series of CD compilations - The Secret Life of Trance. This is on one of those compilations. This ia a good song. Others on the record are so much better, but iPod chose this one. Was actually a relaxing drive song. Here it is - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UO_Rzwjm0U
The Cure - The Perfect Girl
This song is of the "Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me" album from the late 80's. That album is still incredible. Of course, Disintegration was my favorite Cure album, this is a close 2nd. Here is the lyric video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE-Hy-q3mNY
Peter Murphy - Seven Veils
The Ex-front man of The Bauhaus. Enuff said. If you don't know who the Bauhaus are, I am sad for you. This song is off one of his many solo efforts. I liked the album this song came from, Deep. and this song was good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Fiis7EKDg
The Communards - Lovers & Friends
Jimmy Somerville's Falsetto voice is just lovely. This was just one of many of The Communards fantastic songs. They only had two albums, but I still have them both and listen to them regularly. Something for all friends and lovers - loved, lost, and remembered...this song still gives me goosebumps. Hate HIV Hate AIDS Hate HOMOPHOBIA
Abbacadabra - If It Wasn't For the Nights (Almighty Mix)
Love ABBA and this group takes everything ABBA and AMP's it up and brings it to the modern dancefloor, without losing that ABBA-ness. Here is another great one they did. Love how they did the video to. Here it is.
Robin Skouteris (MASHUP) - One Hell or Another Blondie
VS Katy Perry VS Avril Lavigne VS a whole hell of a lot of other bands
Robin is a DJ known for making Mashups of many songs and just making it freaking work. She takes the old the new and combines them into a fun file to listen to. She has lots on You Tube. Here is this one.
Ce Ce Peniston - Keep Giving me Your Love
Sorry she disappeared. She gave us some memorable songs that are still played on the radio and are in movies today. This is one of them - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnsIHPdZ2ak
The Lightning Seeds - Marooned
This group never really took off. They had a couple of hits around the beginning of the 90's. This song is off of their second album "Sense". Here is a link to the song on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DjVTW5KfVA
The Human League - Never Let Me Go
If you have gathered it by now, I am a Human League fan. I have all of their albums. So they come up often. This is off one of their newer albums, "Credo". Here is the video.
The Sundays - Cry
I would not be a music lover without just absolutely loving this group. Harriett's vocals are intriguing. Have all albums and wish they would put out more.
Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
We all know who she is and we have all heard this song. Just loves me some Tina T. Here is where you can find the video if ya wanna hear this one again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcm-tOGiva0
Duffy - Syrup & Honey
Duffy stormed on the charts with her debut album Rockferry. Vocal and music that is a throwback to yesteryear. Every song on this album is good. Then her record company rushed the second album and it did not perform at all. She is on a hiatus right now. unsure if we will ever hear from this songstress again. Here is the video..the song actually starts 1 minute and 25 seconds into this.
Heaven 17 - The Way It Is
One of those British Synth Pop groups from the 80's that endures. They still put out a record or two now and then and they still tour. The3y hit the hardest in the USA with Penthouse & Pavement and Let Me Go. There is no video on You Tube on this. So you can go to this link on Grooveshark and give it a listen - http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/The+Way+It+Is/1NISNS?src=5
Orbital - The Box (Part 2)
Electronica Royalty - All bow to Orbital! These guys are amazing. Each album is such a great listen. Sit back, relax, close your eyes, and enjoy the ride their electronic music takes you on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW65G6uNW2E
Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over
OK, before the Psychic hotlines she set up, this girl could sing and sing REALLY GOOD. I love me some Dionne. This is one of her great hits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFvLcCDvdEA
Real Life - Exploding Bullets
This Australian group exploded onto the scene back in the '83 and had some hits. The most widely known is Send me An Angel. This song is off of their debut album "Heartland". Very hard to find. I have this on cassette, CD, and MP3. I really liked this album when it came out and still do to this day. Listen to it quite often. While this song was not one of the singles released, it is still good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL1po2cGfn4
Toni Braxton - You've Been Wrong
Big fan of Toni B. She makes some great R&B music. Now she is a HOT MESS in real life, but her music is undeniable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDBk5sH5n3s
Lady Gaga - Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)
I am a monster. Have all her music and will continue. Long live the Haus of Gaga. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rTJa0jDneg
The Human League - Ringing Low
I told you. Here they are again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOrMyr-nEEk
Darren Hayes - I Can't Ever Get Enough of You
For those who loved "Savage Garden". Darren was the lead singer. He went out on his own and has made some great Pop music. Here is one of those songs.
Celine Dion - A World To Believe In
Glenn and I love us some Celine. She is just incredible. This is off her Taking Chances album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaMFRuueq-g
Goldie - Inner City Life
This is an oldie. Great Drum and Bass song. That is the style of Electronica this is, in case you aren't in the know.
En Vogue - Desire
The Funky Divas. They dominated, then fizzled. Still love their swagger though. Click here to listen to a great song off of the unstoppable album - Funky Divas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg0cRCui5DM
Tracy Chapman - At This Point In My Life
This artist just speaks to you in every song shee writes and records. When I first heard this song all I could say or think is "Girl, I feel ya." I feel I lived this song. I am so lucky I have made it to this Point in my life and this far. It is quite the miracle. Here is a link to the lyric video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plMyJPm4KIs
Donna Summer - I Feel Love
Yes Donna, its so good its so good its so good. You left us way to early. She was a force to reckon with until Disco died. She stayed but never hit the same success she had early on in her career. She did have a resurgence and still put out good music, but who hasn't heard this song?
Dishwalla - Policy of Truth
This is a cover song for the Depeche Mode hit. They did it justice. If you like Rock then this song will not disappoint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmIa7H7zoWs
Faithless feat. Dido - Feelin' Good (Radio Edit)
Ever sense "Insomniac" I have watched and listened to Faithless. They are still around and for good reason. They never disappoint and this song is awesome!
Florida Inc.- Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back HO!)
This is one of those break-up songs. We've all said things like this about an Ex before. My favorite line - "You even gave him head" HAHAHAHA makes me laugh every time I hear this song.
Annie Lennox - Erased
Here is a MUCH classier break up song. Just erase them from existence. Annie is just one of those outstanding talents that ha yet to disappoint me. Here is the lyric video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxuzh1mkTHU
TLC - Ain't To Proud To Beg
First release and hit for this Trio. This song was an anthem when it came out. It was everywhere and so where they. I never got to see them live, but have all 3 albums. RIP Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmH4_pr6mH0
Sinead O'Connor - Feels So Different
This is off her Juggernaut of a second album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got". This is the first song on the album and sets the tone for an incredible collection of songs of Angst and yearning. Turn this song UP. It will start off soft and then BANG!@ it turns up and her Banshee voice kicks into gear. I love it when she uses strings in her songs. Like Troy off of her first album. Sinead has gone through a lot of trials and tribulations in her life. Most of which are of her own doing. Sit back and listen to this great song!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5tmHw33_v8
Morrissey - The Last of the Famous International Playboys
I remember getting this EP over in Okinawa. God, I loved those Japanese records stores. They just had everything. One of his early solo singles. Great song.
Dee-lite - Build the Bridge
This is just a filler instrumental on their otherwise great debut, "World Clique". OK, but it's just an instrumental for a group comprised of two DJ's and one very talented singer, The Lady Miss Kier. It has their swagger, but I just like it. Not love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neMRSo_KchU
Red Flag - Nobody's Perfect
This is off their 2002 album Bitter Pill. Not one of their best but still a good offering. Listen to it here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaMS0_d8Wv8
Benny Benassi - Able to Love
One of those unstoppable dance records. I remember when this came out. Great song. Here's the video and it's a funny one too!
My Life With the Trill Kill Kult - The Days of Swine and Roses
They are also known as Thrill Kill Kult for short. This group is tons of fun. They started off as Cinema students and they were going to make a movie, but didn't have the finds. they decided to go ahead and make the soundtrack. that move never did get made. HAH! This is an excellent track from their 1990 album "Confessions of a Knife". Christians, Zombies, Vampires - I am the father the father of nothing!!! They started off on the now defunct Wax Trax records from Chicago. I used to look for bands that were on this label and just buy the CD's unheard. Listen to this classic here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE0zVbNL3Zk
Rhianna - Please Don't Stop the Music (Jody Den Broeder Big Room Edit)
Here is Ree Ree again. Another Great Remix. Love adding in the Michael Jackson. nice touch.. Listen and watch...
Erasure - No Doubt
This is off Erasures album "Nightbird". One of their best I believe. They just continually top themselves. they have a new album that just came out, The Violet Flame. It enter the US Top 200 Album charts this week at 48!! Way to go. Here is their official website - http://www.erasureinfo.com/. Here is the video for No Doubt.
Echora - Love is Blind
Don't really know much about this band or person. It was on a compilation album and this is all I have ever heard of them. the song is good. have a listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRo1_KeifRE
2 Bad Mice - Bombscare
This song exploded into clubs back in the day! It is a fun song. no awards are going to be one, just a great drum line with simple keyboards that makes have a blast with friends getting wasted at the club. Ahhh the mid 90's were loads of fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyW2p5KdS8Q
Sinead O'Connor - John, I Love You
Another stirring songs. I am loading a live performance. She songs just as good as she sounds recorded. This lady has talent and a gorgeous voice. Click here to view it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z7srLwOjEw
HURTS - The Crow
This song is off the Sophomore album "Exile" from HURTS. British Synth Pop group that have some great music. Hope a junior album is in the cards. Click here to hear the song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkQfnyiIS-w
Planet Soul - Feel The Music
90's clubs got a real treat when Planet Soul put pout their one and only album, "Energy + Harmony". I felt the music on this track and also on their other hugely popular Set U Free. See the video and hear this jam by click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgUxFgZksgQ
Madonna - Like A Prayer
Love this song, but who hasn't heard it or seen the video. Click to watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ
Def Leppard - Action Not Words
I still love the Leppard. This is off their '83 Mega Smash album "Pyromania!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMfxVzfKkhc
a-ha - Make it Soon
This song is off their 2005 album "Analogue". It was more of a rock album than what knew from them, but it was good. Have a go - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ2CGVPActE
Lustral - Everytime
Another song that was on a compilation. Here is the original song and it is good. Its got a nice beat and great flow. Check it here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRxOwLucEr4
Donna Summers - She Works Hard for the Money
Many a day watched this video on MTV , back when they played video. Loved this song. Sing it HOOK-AH!!
Darren Hayes - Explode
Here is another from Darren Hayes. Good song - click to listen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4oObVlHRlo
M People - Little Packet
They were here and the hottest group and then they disappeared. I wish they would come back and hit again with some of the magic they called music. This song is from the massively popular album "Elegant Slumming". I lover Heather Smalls voice. Have a listen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXrVGkNIXh0
Sarah McLachlan - Angel (Dusted Remix)
Her album "Tumbling Through Ecstasy" just kept pumping out hits. This song is incredible, now this mix is only OK, but you may know her better as the lady who's song has all those sad dogs and kitties in that commercial. She was much more than that before that damned commercial I cannot stand to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE_OK92Y9C0
Altered Images - Forgotten
This group disappeared quickly. I have their album and it is soooooo good. I r understood why they weren't bigger. Have a listen to this 80's group that under-performed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rfi9iJyymE
ABBA - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
Me Likes ABBA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW3HN_pvbE4
Sarah McLachlan - Hold On (bt Mix)
This is a great remix of a terrific song. It's off Sarah's remixed album - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doByp29rCos
Gomez - Moon and Sun
If you are a fan of Grey's Anatomy, like me, then you have noticed that all these years they have had some top notch music on these episodes. They get real groups, the original groups, music. They don't get the rights and pay someone bubcus to half ass record it. They pay for the real songs. This was off one of the Grey's Anatomy's Soundtracks - YES they had them for the first three seasons and then they have released a Volume 4. Unsure why they stopped. Oh well, have a listen to this good song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_7glV82Yso
Men Without Hats - Where Do The Boys Go?
Ultra fun group of the 80's and beyond - Men Without Hats. This song is off of "Rhythm of Youth." Was just recently lucky to find that this had been remastered and re-released on CD. Got my copy. Watch
Cyndi Lauper - Into the Nightlife
This was a nice return to the music scene. Showed everyone that she still kick ass and doesn't care what you freaking name is. Get outta her way.
Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time (2013 NERVO Back in Time Remix)
Great remix to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her first album "She's So Unusual" release.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQwiYUHEePA
Jill Scott - Talk to Me
R&B chanteuse Jill Scott. hew has some wonderful jams and here is one that is infectious.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz9lq-drlck
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