any lost 80's music you want to share?

[Georynn]

Originally Posted by rojo412

If you guys are into the alternative 80s stuff, check out somafm.com's "Underground 80s" channel. A lot of y'all mentioned songs they play on the regular.

How about Thompson Twins - Watching ?
Tripped out video, fantastic bassline, I love this kind of stuff!

Listen to that station all the time... Good track too!

[4dog]

Gary myrick and the figures ,, course they may have been more local

[Richland123]

Phantom, Rocker, & Slick - Men Without Shame

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFM5JoNXEh8

Phantom, Rocker & Slick was drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker formerly with The Stray Cats, and guitarist Earl Slick.

[Kmonk]

Originally Posted by Kmonk

"A Girl Like You" by The Smithereens.

Originally Posted by blindrabbit

Absolutely. I still listen to the Smithereens on a regular basis, and my current project is looking into covering a few of their tunes, this one included. It amazes me (in a sad way) that these guys never went bigger than they did.

I agree. They were a very under appreciated band and had some great songs.

[Richland123]

Fastway - Say What You Will

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5_oPyavUaw

Fastway is a British rock band formed by guitarist, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, formerly of Motörhead, and bassist, Pete Way, formerly of UFO. In 1983, both players had been disgruntled with their own bands and decided to work together in a new outfit. They recruited drummer Jerry Shirley, formerly of Humble Pie, and the then unknown vocalist Dave King. They took their name from a combination of the founding members' names. However, Way then discovered that he could not escape from his recording contract with Chrysalis Records, and then received a tempting offer to play for Ozzy Osbourne, so abandoned the project. Bringing in session bassist Mick Feat, the band then recorded their debut album, Fastway.

[ack]

Originally Posted by Richland123

Phantom, Rocker, & Slick - Men Without Shame

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFM5JoNXEh8

Phantom, Rocker & Slick was drummer Slim Jim Phantom and bassist Lee Rocker formerly with The Stray Cats, and guitarist Earl Slick.

...one of the first songs I ever learned to play on bass.
Not a bad album, either.

[Richland123]

Y&T (Yesterday & Today) - Summertime Girls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b2SVxOPwww

[rojo412]

Icicle Works - Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)
The Cure - The Kiss

[Richland123]

Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers - I'm Not Your Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4xsjCH1d0I

[agreatheight]

Here's one band that never really made it off the east coast: Zebra!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5I_CpoodtI

[Headroom]

Originally Posted by 4dog

Gary myrick and the figures, course they may have been more local

I believe they got national exposure with this hit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB0GMfFeTjs


How about one by the NYC metal band Riot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIZ-bxN9qrc

[BogeyBass]

Ogden Edsl's "Dead Puppies" was the most requested song on the Dr. Demento radio show, and remains the only song to ever hit number one on the annual "Funny 25" countdown two years in a row (1982 and 1983).

[Richland123]

Originally Posted by BogeyBass

Ogden Edsl's "Dead Puppies" was the most requested song on the Dr. Demento radio show, and remains the only song to ever hit number one on the annual "Funny 25" countdown two years in a row (1982 and 1983).

Speaking of songs prominently played on Dr. Demento's show, here is another one. This song eventually got frequent video play on MTV and the record was played on many stations.

The Beat Farmers - Happy Boy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEZtII8rt_Y

[chuck norriss]

Dr demento is where I first heard weird al. While im not a huge fan I recognize his talent & comedy. For some reason I think he and the melon-smashing Gallagher are the same. Anyway weird al is 80's too.

[Richland123]

Harlequin - Innocence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMeM2YTfa7c

[tooley]

my favourite band from the 80's has got to be crimson glory. think this is the radio edit but still good

http://youtu.be/EOtlTrh809g

[Richland123]

Flesh for Lulu - Postcards from Paradise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEkmw36kYvs

[vlado]

Originally Posted by chuck norriss

The album, The Ghost of Cain, by New Model Army.

I'd say anything by NMA, they are just a fantastic band and Justin to me is one of the worlds' best living songwriters to this day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJnCHctOeJg

[xUptheIronsx]

GTR - When The Heart Rules The Mind (GTR)
Vandenberg - Burning Heart (Vandenberg
Fastway - Say What You Will (Fastway)
The Mentors - Get Up and Die; You Axed For it
Helix - Rock You (Walking the Razors Edge)
Keel - The Right To Rock
Saga- On The Loose (Worlds Apart)

...sooo many more I can't remember

I can't post any of 'em cause they are lost...most likely on a warped cassette tape somewhere in my parents attic....

[chuck norriss]

Originally Posted by xUptheIronsx

GTR - When The Heart Rules The Mind (GTR)
Vandenberg - Burning Heart (Vandenberg
Fastway - Say What You Will (Fastway)
The Mentors - Get Up and Die; You Axed For it
Helix - Rock You (Walking the Razors Edge)
Keel - The Right To Rock
Saga- On The Loose (Worlds Apart)

...sooo many more I can't remember

I can't post any of 'em cause they are lost...most likely on a warped cassette tape somewhere in my parents attic....

Fastway--awesome. Forgot them. What about Krokus? And Stryper.