Best 80's Rock songs.

[EvanL]

Just thought i would make a thread that all could enjoy.
Cali Joe, Farmgirl...Knock yourselves out :D

[Hot Lips]

Woo Hoo!

BananaRama - Venus
Duran Duran - Girls On Film
Blondie - Rapture
Blondie - Call Me
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
Yello - Oh Yeah
Dexie's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen

[EvanL]

I meant real rock :P

[molly747]

It was the heeeeeeaat of the moment, telling what my heart meant. The heeeeeeat of the moment showed in eyyyyyyyyyes...

[EvanL]

It was the heeeeeeaat of the moment, telling what my heart meant. The heeeeeeat of the moment showed in eyyyyyyyyyes...
here i am......rock you like ahurricane........

[Hot Lips]

Kajagoogoo - Too Shy?

How about

Men with Hats - Safety Dance?
A-ha - Take on Me?

Anyone?

The Vapors - Turning Japanese?

[Hot Lips]

OK, just kidding...

The Clash - London Calling

[EvanL]

Kajagoogoo - Too Shy?

How about

Men with Hats - Safety Dance?
A-ha - Take on Me?

Anyone?

The Vapors - Turning Japanese?I will allowe safety dance, just because the music video had a midget in it dressed up like an elf. And round these parts we love midgets. Especially the pickeled type.

[molly747]

By default, I think it's "Welcome to the Jungle."

[Fintin]

golden earring...Radar Love.....

[EvanL]

By default, I think it's "Welcome to the Jungle."
Hell yeh.. GNR. But i thought they were mostly early 90s.

[Beowulf]

Woo Hoo!

BananaRama - Venus
Duran Duran - Girls On Film
Blondie - Rapture
Blondie - Call Me
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
Yello - Oh Yeah
Dexie's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen

Pffft

Didn't he say "rock" songs?

Anything from Appetite for Destruction, Back in Black, and most Bon Jovi songs.

Dr. Feelgood- Motley Crue
Girls Girls Girls-Motley Crue
Jump-Van Halen
Panama -Van Halen
Hot for teacher-Van Halen
Every Rose has its Thorn-Poison
Permanent vacation-Aerosmith
Rag Doll -Aerosmith
18 and Life-Skid Row
Cherry Pie-Warrant

[molly747]

By default, I think it's "Welcome to the Jungle."
Hell yeh.. GNR. But i thought they were mostly early 90s.

Hell, no. "Appetite for Destruction" came out in '87.

[EvanL]

Woo Hoo!

BananaRama - Venus
Duran Duran - Girls On Film
Blondie - Rapture
Blondie - Call Me
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
Yello - Oh Yeah
Dexie's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen

Pffft

Didn't he say "rock" songs?

Anything from Appetite for Destruction, Back in Black, and most Bon Jovi songs.

Dr. Feelgood- Motley Crue
Girls Girls Girls-Motley Crue
Jump-Van Halen
Panama -Van Halen
Hot for teacher-Van Halen
Every Rose has its Thorn-Poison
Permanent vacation-Aerosmith
Rag Doll -Aerosmith
18 and Life-Skid Row
Cherry Pie-Warrant
Now thats what im talking about


"For those who are about to rock.....We salute you!"

[Hot Lips]

Warrant - Cherry Pie

[Beowulf]

forgot
Round and Round by Ratt
I think someone already got the Scorpions...

[molly747]

Motorhead, "Ace of Spades."

Anything by Motorhead kicks serious ass.

[EvanL]

Rock the Kasbah

[Hot Lips]

Pretenders - Brass in Pocket
Pat Benetar - Hit my with your Best Shot

[MEGR]

1.Pretty much anything from Duran Duran
2. Pretty much anything from Bowie
3. Pretty much anything from John Denver
4. George Michael's faith album
5. Anything from Metallica
6. Anything from Guns 'n Roses

[Fintin]

3. Pretty much anything from John Denver


just a thought but isnt john fold music?

[Beowulf]

1.Pretty much anything from Duran Duran
2. Pretty much anything from Bowie
3. Pretty much anything from John Denver
4. George Michael's faith album

you like dudes don't you?

[molly747]

1.Pretty much anything from Duran Duran
2. Pretty much anything from Bowie
3. Pretty much anything from John Denver

you like dudes don't you?

Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand...

[MEGR]

3. Pretty much anything from John Denver


just a thought but isnt john fold music?

What do you mean by fold?

[Fintin]

What do you mean by fold?

folk music sorry hit the wrong key

[MEGR]

What do you mean by fold?

folk music sorry hit the wrong key

Yea.. My dad listened to alot of John Denver.. It grew on me.. He's got a good voice, and is a great guitar player.

[Innoxx]

Quiet Riot - Metal Health

[Fintin]

What do you mean by fold?

folk music sorry hit the wrong key

Yea.. My dad listened to alot of John Denver.. It grew on me.. He's got a good voice, and is a great guitar player.

johnny is good stuff....i got a few of his records...yes records not cds...

[MEGR]

What do you mean by fold?

folk music sorry hit the wrong key

Yea.. My dad listened to alot of John Denver.. It grew on me.. He's got a good voice, and is a great guitar player.

johnny is good stuff....i got a few of his records...yes records not cds...

Suprisingly enough, i got a bunch of his records too, but i've no way of playing 'em

[GrantT]

OK, just kidding...

The Clash - London Calling

Wasn't London Calling released in 79'?

[Hot Lips]

NO SOUP FOR YOU!

[Innoxx]

70's > 80's.

[Beowulf]

NO SOUP FOR YOU!

what about me, can I get some....uh soup?

[Fintin]

70's > 80's.

yeah...60>70...but 50>60

[Hot Lips]

NO SOUP FOR YOU!

what about me, can I get some....uh soup?

:lol:

[Apogee]

I wanna ROCK!

[Hot Lips]

I want candy!

[California Joe]

Bow Wow Wow.

[Fargin]

Rawhide, DK coverversion 1981.

[OldRecon]

Street fighting man - Rolling Stones.
My generation - The Who (with the most groovy bass guitar riff EVER)
Breed - Nirvanah
Bestrafe mich - Ramstein
Gimme all your lovin' - ZZ top
Ghost town - The Specials
Personal Jesus - The Johnny Cash cover version of the Depeche Mode original
Loaded - Primal scream
Hot number - Fabolous Thunderbirds
Killing... (oh never mind) - The Cure. Were never allowed to play that one on Radio NORBATT (for obvious reasons)

And on the side a few local Scandinavian favourites I can recommend:

To fulle menn - Jokke og Valentinerne (Two drunken men - Jokke and the Valentines)
Pervers politiker - Ebba Grön - (Perverse politician - Ebba Green)
Fred - Imperiet (Peace - The empire)
Se på de stygge kongebarna! - Raga Rockers (See those uggly royal children - Raga Rockers)
Levva livet - Åge Alexandersen (Live the life - Aage Alexandersen)
This is my life - Gasolin
Rene hender - Kjøtt (Clean hands - Meat)
The final countdown - Europe
Harry - CC Cowboys
Sommerlykke - Sterk naken og biltyvene (Summer happiness - Strong naked and the car thieves)

[OldRecon]

Rawhide, DK coverversion 1981.
The Blues brothers version with Jim Belushi and Dan Akroyd?
Rollin', rollin', rollin'.
Rollin', rollin', rollin'.
Rollin', rollin', rollin',
Rawhiiiide!
........... woot

http://www.bluesbrotherscentral.com/images/posters/bl.jpg

[gaz]

I've been known to watch "Top Gun" in order to see hear "Danger zone" by Kenny Loggins over the end credits.

That's mostly because it makes me laugh though.

[Fargin]

Better yet, the Dead Kennedys version.

[Fintin]

Rawhide, DK coverversion 1981.
The Blues brothers version with Jim Belushi and Dan Akroyd?
now unless the man in the animal house poster on my wall has a ****ty sitcom on network tv i swear i hope you ment john....RIP....the man was amazing


edit...this quoteing thing just isnt working for me tonight

[mattnwnc03]

hey howa bout dokken , in my dreams p-)

[Fintin]

hey howa bout dokken , in my dreams p-)

good song

[Romulus]

Whole AC\DC Back in black album and the Dirty deeds done dirt cheap album (was released in US in 1981 though it was out in Australia way before then).

Also Phil Collins - In the air tonight.

[MetalBoy]

Anything by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Scorpions, etc.

[farmgirl]

Woo Hoo!

BananaRama - Venus
Duran Duran - Girls On Film
Blondie - Rapture
Blondie - Call Me
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
Yello - Oh Yeah
Dexie's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen

Pffft

Didn't he say "rock" songs?

Anything from Appetite for Destruction, Back in Black, and most Bon Jovi songs.

Dr. Feelgood- Motley Crue
Girls Girls Girls-Motley Crue
Jump-Van Halen
Panama -Van Halen
Hot for teacher-Van Halen
Every Rose has its Thorn-Poison
Permanent vacation-Aerosmith
Rag Doll -Aerosmith
18 and Life-Skid Row
Cherry Pie-Warrant


That's what I'm talkin' about...... p-)

[Romulus]

Hot for teacher-Van Halen

That's what I'm talkin' about.....

Reason #1832 we love Farmgirl.

[Midtown]

It was the heeeeeeaat of the moment, telling what my heart meant. The heeeeeeat of the moment showed in eyyyyyyyyyes...
here i am......rock you like ahurricane........

You ever see the CKY where they just walk after people in the street singing that? Im doing that this upcoming weekend.

[Romulus]

It was the heeeeeeaat of the moment, telling what my heart meant. The heeeeeeat of the moment showed in eyyyyyyyyyes...

Hahaha. I saw Eric Cartman sing this on south park in his efforts to get congress to pass the stem cell research bill so he could clone a restraunt.

[Midtown]

It was the heeeeeeaat of the moment, telling what my heart meant. The heeeeeeat of the moment showed in eyyyyyyyyyes...

Hahaha. I saw Eric Cartman sing this on south park in his efforts to get congress to pass the stem cell research bill so he could clone a restraunt.

That was so awesome I downloaded it.

[Flagg]

I am soooooo disappointed, you lot forgot:

Bruce Springsteen: Born in the USA Album

U2: entire Unforgettable Fire and Joshua Tree albums

Plus

NIN: entire Pretty Hate Machine Album

The Cult: She Sells Sanctuary


And...ahem...

Flock of Seagulls......awesome guitar riffs

[Hot Lips]

And...ahem...

Flock of Seagulls......awesome guitar riffs

Admit it. You dug the hair.

[Kenshin]

Woo Hoo!

BananaRama - Venus
Duran Duran - Girls On Film
Blondie - Rapture
Blondie - Call Me
Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax
Yello - Oh Yeah
Dexie's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen

Pffft

Didn't he say "rock" songs?

Anything from Appetite for Destruction, Back in Black, and most Bon Jovi songs.

Dr. Feelgood- Motley Crue
Girls Girls Girls-Motley Crue
Jump-Van Halen
Panama -Van Halen
Hot for teacher-Van Halen
Every Rose has its Thorn-Poison
Permanent vacation-Aerosmith
Rag Doll -Aerosmith
18 and Life-Skid Row
Cherry Pie-Warrant


That's what I'm talkin' about...... p-)

Totally awesome tunes there!

[Flagg]

Admit it. You dug the hair.

Busted.... :oops:

[Seoulstriker]

Anything on the Vice City sound track.

[Fintin]

Anything on the Vice City sound track.

sweet holy mary...you are a nerd

[gaz]

"How soon is now" by The Smiths

"Confusion" by New Order (Not necessarily a rock song but still a classic that rocks)

"Pretty little ditty" by the Chilli Peppers

"Monkey gone to heaven" and "Where is my mind" by The Pixies

"Epic" by Faith No More

[Haiw]

Anything on the Vice City sound track.

sweet holy mary...you are a nerd
Actually the GTA:VC soundtrack really is pretty good.

[OldRecon]

Whole AC\DC Back in black album and the Dirty deeds done dirt cheap album (was released in US in 1981 though it was out in Australia way before then).

Also Phil Collins - In the air tonight.

AC\DC Highway to hell album ain't bad either, though not as god as Back in black.

[moughoun]

Slayer, reign in blood, anything by Metalica except, and justice for all, Dead kennady's, iron maidan, the pixies,sepultura, and spinal tap ;)

[Fintin]

striper...to hell with the devil....oh never mind...

[JiJoMacLE45]

Land of Confusion by Genesis(really anything in this decade by Collins or Gabriel)

Any song from the Ride the Lightning, Masters of Puppets, and . . . and Justice for All albums.

Europe's The Final Countdown.

Back in Black is good. So is Slippery when Wet. 80's music, I could go on all day.

[Beowulf]

Land of Confusion by Genesis(really anything in this decade by Collins or Gabriel)

Any song from the Ride the Lightning, Masters of Puppets, and . . . and Justice for All albums.

Europe's The Final Countdown.

Back in Black is good. So is Slippery when Wet. 80's music, I could go on all day.

Aw dude I totally forgot about Metallica.... [starts pushing]

[Uncle Sam]

My brother was the biggest rocker in the 80's...It was scary. :lol:

80's rock (Hair) Bands

Winger
Warrant
White Lion
Whitesnake
Def Leppard
Trixter
Skid Row
Slaughter
Bon Jovi
Cinderella
Poison
Britney Fox
Tesla
Stryper
XYZ
Firehouse

A little harder stuff..

AC/DC
Kiss
Metallica
Lita Ford
Black Sabbath
Scorpions
Megadeth
Anthrax
Faster Pussycat
Krokus
Damn Yankees
Slaughter
Pantera
Vixen
Anvil
Twisted Sister
Keel
Motorhead
The Cult
Danzig
W.A.S.P.
Alice Cooper
Metal Church
Suicidal Tendencies
Dio
Asphalt Ballet
Dokken
Queensryche

[Beowulf]

hell yeah Firehouse: "reach for the sky" great song.

[2Sheds_Jackson]

From what I can remember of the 80's, they were great for hard rock/metal. I drank enough to float a small wooden rowboat & woke up in many odd locations during that decade.

Ok, so here goes, my favorite rock songs from the 80's, in no order;

Disillusion - Loudness
Where Eagles Dare - Iron Maiden
Freewill - Rush
Ace of Spades - Motorhead

I'd prolly have a different list tomorrow.

[Scrim]

"How soon is now" by The Smiths

"Confusion" by New Order (Not necessarily a rock song but still a classic that rocks)

"Pretty little ditty" by the Chilli Peppers

"Monkey gone to heaven" and "Where is my mind" by The Pixies

"Epic" by Faith No More

Good taste mate, maybe your not such a wanker after all. ;)

[Trigger]

A few random favorites from the greatest decade:

Turn up the Radio ~ Autograph
Once Bitten, Twice Shy ~ Great White
Welcome to the Jungle ~ Guns n Roses
What I Like About You ~ The Romantics
Lovedrive ~ Scorpions
Back in Black ~ AC/DC
Flight of Icarus ~ Iron Maiden

[farmgirl]

A few random favorites from the greatest decade:

Turn up the Radio ~ Autograph
Once Bitten, Twice Shy ~ Great White
Welcome to the Jungle ~ Guns n Roses
What I Like About You ~ The Romantics
Lovedrive ~ Scorpions
Back in Black ~ AC/DC
Flight of Icarus ~ Iron Maiden


sweet list, Trig.... I think AC/DC is my favorite band from the era, but there are a lot of good songs from other bands as well.

What's up with the avatar revolving door? You change apes nearly as often as I change my panties these days.... ;)

[Kenshin]

A quick search for "80's Best POP Rock list"

(I Just) Died In Your Arms,
(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me,
(Just Like) Starting Over,
Addicted To Love,
Buffalo Stance,
Cold-Hearted,
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,
Don't You (Forget About Me),
Don't You Want Me,
Downtown Train,
Every Breath You Take, <-- Police!
Every Rose Has Its Thorn, <-- yeah!
Everybody Have Fun Tonight,
Everybody Wants To Rule The World, <-- for Brits
Express Yourself,
Faith,
Gloria,
Heart And Soul,
Heat Of The Moment,
Holding Back The Years,
I Love Rock 'N Roll, <--- We DO!!
I Want To Know What Love Is,
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,
It's Still Rock And Roll To Me,
King Of Pain,
Livin' On A Prayer, < JBJ
Looking For A New Love,
Love Bites, <-- Def Leppard baby!!
Love Is A Battlefield,
Man In The Mirror,
Once Bitten Twice Shy, <-- ALright!
Owner Of A Lonely Heart,
Physical,
Shattered Dreams,
She Drives Me Crazy,
She Works Hard For The Money,
Shout,
Simply Irresistible, <-- I love the Video
Straight Up,
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This),
The Power Of Love,
Total Eclipse Of The Heart,
Walk This Way,
We Didn't Start The Fire,
What You Need,
What's Love Got To Do With It,
Wild Wild West,
Wishing Well,
With Or Without You,
You Give Love A Bad Name

[OnTheRocks]

You've forgotten some of the best 80's bands

Skidrow
Hanoi Rocks
Kix
and Mötley Crue

[gaz]

"How soon is now" by The Smiths

"Confusion" by New Order (Not necessarily a rock song but still a classic that rocks)

"Pretty little ditty" by the Chilli Peppers

"Monkey gone to heaven" and "Where is my mind" by The Pixies

"Epic" by Faith No More

Good taste mate, maybe your not such a wanker after all. ;)

Actually I'm pretty sure that I am.

[Hot Lips]

Boys Of Summer - Don Henley
Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Heart and Soul T' Pau

[rob]

1.anything from metallica.

guns and roses, some megadeth, anything ac/dc

but my favorite would have to be sanitaruim from metallica, lyrically

guitar wise, id have to say one or master of puppets,

and on the drums id have to say one(but im not a drumer so i dont really know but the double bass in this song is so ****en cool.)

[Ria]

Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel


woot

and yay for Foreigner :)

[scott]

easily ...
quiet riot- *** on feel the noize (yes the spelling is correct :| )
starship- we built this city
dire straits- money for nothing

oh the good times

[Schuster]

All the songs from the albums
Kill em all
Ride the lightning
master of puppets
And justice for all
and cutting it a little close for the 80s.. Metallica Black album

Metallica rocks woot

[Schuster]

Land of Confusion by Genesis(really anything in this decade by Collins or Gabriel)

Any song from the Ride the Lightning, Masters of Puppets, and . . . and Justice for All albums.

Europe's The Final Countdown.

Back in Black is good. So is Slippery when Wet. 80's music, I could go on all day.

This guys knows what i'm talking about

[Grim]

Styx - blue collar man
Skid row - youth gone wild