The theme for this week’s Ten on Tuesday is a musical one. 10 Favorite Songs of the 80s. In the 80s I graudated from high school, graduated from college, got a full time job, and got married. Big stuff. And my tastes sure changed with each of those life changes!
1. Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
2. The Warrior – Scandal
3. Take My Breath Away – Berlin
4. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
5. What I Like About You – The Romantics
6. Come Dancing – The Kinks
7. Crazy For You – Madonna
8. Kyrie – Mr. Mister
9. With or Without You – U2
10. Don’t Forget Me When I’m Gone – Glass Tiger
And a special bonus song. I know You’re Out there Somewhere by The Moody Blues. Even as I was making my life, starting a career, buying a house and thinking I knew exactly where things were headed, I secretly knew something wasn’t right. And I secretly hoped that things were going to change – for the better. And they did, but not until the 90s.
Y’all know what happened then, right?
Lisa Said,
May I add, anything by The Talking Heads?
Chris Said,
Hmmmmmmm… Dale maybe?
jill Said,
I’m thinking Hannah and Dale had something to contribute to your 90′s music list.
Nora Said,
Inna Said,
I love 80s music, even though that’s the decade I was born…
margene Said,
1980s music was hard on my ears and not because I’m old.
However, your choice of music was music to my ears.
Rachel Said,
All great songs, which I found myself singing as I read through the list
Beth Said,
Great list! I loved the Kinks! Even stalked them before a concert in Cincinnati. But I was too starstruck to say/do anything when I saw them.
Kim Said,
80′s music is my most favorite and that Moody Blues song is pretty close to the top of my list.
blogless sharon Said,
Moody Blues,my personal fave. They are in Boston this Aug. We scored tickets
Cookie Said,
You met a certain rock star?
Very nice list, Carole.
deb Said,
Me = officially old. Although Jon does love himself the 80s songs. And, I did start my first lif in the 80s and my do-over in the 90s!
ChristyH Said,
My DH loves 80′s music and you choose some great ones. I also thought the 90′s were better.
Lucia Said,
I like your list, especially your bonus song. I could actually do this ToT: I have lots of favorite songs from the 80s. The hardest part would be remembering/looking up which ones were really from the 80s as opposed to the 70s or 90s. The memory is the second thing to go.
Sharon Said,
BUT you forgot my favorite duo of the 80′s–Hall and Oates! I’m still rocking and going to their concerts 30 years later!! I love Sirius Radio and listen to the “Big 80′s” all the time!
Sara Said,
I would have to say it was Dale! He came along and brought you joy and happiness!
Like your songs…
Catie Said,
Gotta add my favorites– David Bowie “Let’s Dance” and “Kayleigh” by Marillion. OK, my life was framed by 80s music–I hit a couple of those milestones n the eighties, too. But since I didn’t manage to graduate college in 4 years, that one took until the 90′s. I do LOVE your list. Brought back some wonderful memories!
Hillary Said,
Great list. I loved most of those songs. I still need to put together my list but it shouldn’t be too hard since I’ve got a bunch of 80′s stuff on my iTouch. I loved that stuff.