October 25Oct 25 Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry BeretKate Bush - Running Up That HillBonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A HeroHuey Lewis And The News - The Power Of Love Jennifer Rush - The Power Of LoveCan't ignore the opportunity for two songs of the same title in my votes x (Red Box, Midge Ure, Colonel Abrams and Billy Idol also close)Tiebreak:Both on about the same level, but going with Trans-X - Living On Video as the slightly more inspired one
October 25Oct 25 Thought Jennifer Rush would get zero nominations as its quite a strong field.BEST 5Midge Ure - If I WasBaltimora - Tarzan BoyColonel Abrams - TrappedRene And Angela - I'll Be GoodMadonna - AngelNEXT 3King - Alone Without YouStevie Wonder - Part-Time LoverJennifer Rush - The Power Of LoveThe top 2 are absolute classics for me. Tarzan Boy gets some stick for being a novelty song but it isn't so much different to St. Elmo's Fire in production. Colonel Abrams - Trapped is a well produced track and influential for late 80s dancepop and house. Rene and Angela - I'll Be Good has aged well and has a very cool production. Angel by Madonna is a catchy song and better than her tracks Dress You Up and Gambler.King have another good track but more stadium rocky this time compared to Love and Pride. Part Time Lover is catchy and Jennifer Rush goes back to a nostalgic style vocal for a ballad with older crossover appeal.TIEBREAKTrans-X - Living on Video - both tracks are good but this one sounds more influential to 90s dance in particular. Edited October 25Oct 25 by TheSnake
October 25Oct 25 Kate Bush - Running Up That HillMai Tai - Body And SoulMaria Vidal - Body RockMidge Ure - If I WasMadonna - AngelTie-break: Into The Groove
October 25Oct 25 Sorry I didn’t make it - was visiting friends but hadn’t been sure if I’d be able to listen in.
October 26Oct 26 tiebreak: MadonnaKate Bush - Running Up That HillMidge Ure - If I WasRed Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)Phil Collins - Take Me HomeJennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
October 26Oct 26 Kate Bush- Running Up That HillMarillion- LavenderPrincess- Say I’m Your Number OneMaria Vidal-Body RockBaltimora-Tarzan BoyNext 6Midge Ure- If I WasJennifer Rush-The Power Of LoveStevie Wonder-Part Time LoverColonel Abrams -TrappedBryan Ferry-Don’t Stop The DanceBilly Idol -Rebell YellTie-Break I love bothBecause of Into The Groove I became a huge Madonna Fan in the 80sSo Into The Groove
Thursday at 13:263 days BestKate Bush - Running Up That HillMarc Almond - Stories Of JohnnyRed Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)Billy Idol - Rebel YellDavid Bowie And Mick Jagger - Dancing In The StreetTie-breakTrans-X - Living On VideoWorstJennifer Rush - The Power Of LoveFive Star - Love Take OverRebecca Storm - The Show (Theme From 'Connie')
Saturday at 16:461 day Best 5:Phil Collins - Take Me HomeTotal Contrast - Takes A Little TimeMarillion - LavenderColonel Abrams - TrappedCameo - Single LifeI think the above poster is spot on with the 3 worst songs.Tiebreak:Trans-X - Living On Video Edited Saturday at 16:471 day by My Random Music
Yesterday at 03:451 day Colonel Abrams - TrappedKate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)Midge Ure - If I WasPrince And The Revolution - Raspberry BeretStevie Wonder - Part-Time LoverReally not a strong week, all songs I already knew. Next best that I already knew would be Huey Lewis And The News 'The Power Of Love', and the best discovery was probably Nik Kershaw I guess but nothing really that sticks out as being particularly memorable.Trans-X for the tiebreak.
21 hours ago21 hr Billy Idol - Rebel YellBonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A HeroKate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)Midge Ure - If I WasMarc Almond - Stories Of JohnnyTrans-X
15 hours ago15 hr Kate Bush - Running Up That HillBaltimora - Tarzan BoyBonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A HeroColonel Abrams - TrappedBilly Idol - Rebel Yell--Madonna - Into The Groove
14 hours ago14 hr Author Coming at 4pm, another 42 new songs from the next 7 weeks of 1985!https://sync-tube.de/room/2gHBerpI
13 hours ago13 hr Author Best of Week 40 poll results12 Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill9 Midge Ure - If I Was5 Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)4 Billy Idol - Rebel Yell4 Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero4 Colonel Abrams - Trapped4 Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret3 Baltimora - Tarzan Boy3 Marillion - Lavender2 Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love2 Madonna - Angel2 Marc Almond - Stories Of Johnny2 Maria Vidal - Body Rock2 Phil Collins - Take Me Home1 Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days1 Cameo - Single Life1 David Bowie And Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street1 Huey Lewis And The News - The Power Of Love1 Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Brand New Friend1 Madness - Yesterday's Men1 Mai Tai - Body And Soul1 Nik Kershaw - Don Quixote1 Princess - Say I’m Your Number One1 Rene And Angela - I'll Be Good1 Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover1 Total Contrast - Takes A Little TimeBest of Week 39 tiebreak9 Trans-X - Living On Video5 Madonna - Into The GrooveWall of fameWeek 1: John Foxx - UnderpassWeek 2: Blondie - AtomicWeek 3: The Cure - A ForestWeek 4: Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us ApartWeek 5: David Bowie - Ashes To AshesWeek 6: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Enola GayWeek 7: Jona Lewie - Stop The CavalryWeek 8: Visage - Fade To GreyWeek 9: The Teardrop Explodes - RewardWeek 10: Kim Carnes - Bette Davis EyesWeek 11: The Specials - Ghost TownWeek 12: Soft Cell - Tainted LoveWeek 13: Laurie Anderson - O SupermanWeek 14: Ultravox - The VoiceWeek 15: The Stranglers - Golden BrownWeek 16: Associates - Party Fears TwoWeek 17: Yazoo - Only YouWeek 18: Steve Miller Band - AbracadabraWeek 19: Duran Duran - Save A PrayerWeek 20: Tears For Fears - Mad WorldWeek 21: A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)Week 22: Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Week 23: New Order - Blue MondayWeek 24: Heaven 17 - TemptationWeek 25: Mike Oldfield - Moonlight ShadowWeek 26: Depeche Mode - Everything CountsWeek 27: Men Without Hats - The Safety DanceWeek 28: The Smiths - This Charming ManWeek 29: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - RelaxWeek 30: Depeche Mode - People Are PeopleWeek 31: Propaganda - Dr MabuseWeek 32: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two TribesWeek 33: Prince - When Doves CryWeek 34: Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey - Together In Electric DreamsWeek 35: Tears For Fears - ShoutWeek 36: The Smiths - How Soon Is Now?Week 37: Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldWeek 38: Paul Hardcastle - 19Week 39: Trans-X - Living On VideoWeek 40: Kate Bush - Running Up That HillThis week's poll winner was rather less of a surprise than Trans-X prevailing from the previous week!
10 hours ago10 hr Author Full list of hits covered today (w/e of Top 40 new entries in bold; all are on Spotify):28/09/1985The Style Council - The LodgersDepeche Mode - It's Called A HeartDead Or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor)The Cure - Close To MeJohn Parr - St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)05/10/1985Iron Maiden - Running Free (Live)The Smiths - The Boy With The Thorn In His SideThe Cult - RainA-ha - Take On MeLevel 42 - Something About YouThe Alarm - Strength12/10/1985Simple Minds - Alive And KickingMadonna - GamblerJan Hammer - Miami Vice ThemeGrace Jones - Slave To The RhythmThe Clash - This Is EnglandTears For Fears - I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)Shakin' Stevens - Lipstick Powder And PaintMatt Bianco - Yeh Yeh19/10/1985Elton John - NikitaEcho And The Bunnymen - Bring On The Dancing HorsesSade - The Sweetest TabooKing - The Taste Of Your TearsZZ Top - Sleeping BagThompson Twins - King For A Day26/10/1985Arcadia - Election DayKate Bush - CloudbustingFeargal Sharkey - A Good HeartUB40 - Don't Break My HeartSiouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In Dust02/11/1985Talking Heads - Road To NowhereFar Corporation - Stairway To HeavenThe Simon May Orchestra - Howards' Way ThemeMadness - Uncle SamEurythmics And Aretha Franklin - Sisters Are Doin' It For ThemselvesDire Straits - Brothers In ArmsCommunards - You Are My World09/11/1985Paul Hardcastle - Just For MoneyDoug E Fresh And The Get Fresh Crew - The ShowBryan Adams And Tina Turner - It's Only LoveLloyd Cole And The Commotions - Lost WeekendThe Waterboys - The Whole Of The MoonVotes welcome for up to five of your favourites, with the song with the most votes played at the start of the next session!My votes [just missing out - Simple Minds, The Clash, Echo And The Bunnymen]:The Cure - Close To MeThe Smiths - The Boy With The Thorn In His SideKate Bush - CloudbustingTalking Heads - Road To NowhereThe Waterboys - The Whole Of The Moon
10 hours ago10 hr a-ha - Take On MeThe Cure - Close To MeKate Bush - CloudbustingSiouxsie and the Banshees - Cities In DustTalking Heads - Road To NowhereUnreal week for highlights! 'Strength' by The Alarm was my favourite discovery.
10 hours ago10 hr Sade - The Sweetest Taboo ❤️Kate Bush - Cloudbusting❤️A-ha - Take On MeJan Hammer - Miami Vice ThemeJohn Parr - St Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)I love the movie with Rob Lowe one of my all time favorites Next 5Gambler - Madonna Something About You-Level 42Alive And Kicking- Simple Minds Slave To The Rhythm-Grace JonesRoad To Nowhere-Talking Heads
10 hours ago10 hr The Cure - Close To MeA-ha - Take On MeGrace Jones - Slave To The RhythmKate Bush - CloudbustingTalking Heads - Road To Nowhere
9 hours ago9 hr Sorry I missed today, I was with family, however there are more than enough big favourites here for me to vote in.The Cure - Close To MeA-ha - Take On MeKate Bush - CloudbustingTalking Heads - Road To NowhereThe Waterboys - The Whole Of The Moon
6 hours ago6 hr a-ha - Take On MeThe Cure - Close To MeJohn Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)Siouxsie And The Banshees - Cities In DustTalking Heads - Road To NowhereMuch better than last week - although still enough songs that I already knew and loved to crowd out any discoveries ('Cities In Dust' was a BuzzJack discovery though, just through BJSC a few years ago). Next best songs I already knew were The Waterboys, Kate Bush and Sade and the best discoveries were The Alarm, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Smiths.
6 hours ago6 hr Grace Jones - Slave To The RhythmKate Bush - CloudbustingFar Corporation - Stairway To HeavenThe Waterboys - The Whole Of The MoonTears For Fears - I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)
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