You probably know a load of tunes by these guys, they had several massive hits in the 80s although I was never so much a fan of the later ones (Shout, Sowing the Seeds etc.). Their first album, The Hurting, contains some killer tracks and is one of those rare pop records that’s actually worth a listen all the way through rather than heading straight for the singles. As well as Mad World, and the awesome Pale Shelter there are a few other wicked tracks on there including this one…
I’d never heard of this before but it’s amazing. 80s smooth music greats getting parodied excellently. Still need to go through and watch the lot but the couple that I have checked out are hilarious. Episode 2 here detailing how Toto’s Rosanna got made…
It only took me just over 7 years but here’s the third instalment of my silly little 80s mix series. There should be plenty of classic tunes that you know on here and perhaps a couple that you might not have heard before, or at least for a very long time. All of it is, of course, totally 80s and made for dancing around your living room to with your pals.
All recorded from vinyl, no CDs or mp3s anywhere to be seen here. Strictly 7″ selection. If you like the mix, spread the word.
Download link after the track list. Not to be taken seriously, just for shits & giggles. Let the fun commence…
A-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV
Depeche Mode – Master & Servant
Ratt – Round & Round
The Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way
Pet Shop Boys – Left To My Own Devices
Electronic – Getting Away With It
Belinda Carlisle – Heaven Is A Place On Earth
Jermaine Stewart – We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Poison – Nothing But A Good Time
Duran Duran – Girls On Film
Night Ranger – Secret Of My Success
Stan Bush – The Touch
John Parr – Restless Heart
The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
Prince – I Would Die 4 U
Talk Talk – Talk Talk
Madonna – Dress You Up
The Pointer Sisters – Jump (For My Love)
Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy
Ultravox – Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
Starship – We Built This City
Billy Idol – White Wedding
A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away)
Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69
Roxy Music – Same Old Scene
Siouxsie And The Banshees – Cities In Dust
Animotion – Obsession
The Breakfast Club – Right On Track
Johnny Hates Jazz – Shattered Dreams
Eurythmics – Love Is A Stranger
The Jets – Crush On You
Shannon – Let The Music Play
Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam
Black Box – Ride On Time
Def Leppard – Photograph
Whitney Houston – How Will I Know?
Kim Wilde – You Came
ABC – The Look Of Love
The Human League – Love Action (I Believe In Love)
Steve Winwood – Valerie
Michael McDonald – Sweet Freedom
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life
Mad stuff from hip hop producer Just Blaze. Just got all the way through and he went from old skool bits & pieces into a whole host of randomness in this one. All done to test out the new mixer he’d just bought late one night. It’s far from polished but that’s not really the point and there are some amazing moments in there. Highly recommended…
