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Awesome Mom vs Bad Dad: Essential 80’s Music Collection

February 13, 2008

Remember single album sides?Thought we’d take a break (from being grumpy about careless insurance companies and dangerous toys made in China) and have a little fun. Our official Freakedout Father down under issued a challenge to craft an “Essentials” list.

My wife has excellent taste in music (IMHO), so I suggested we compare notes (spontaneous, in no particular order):

Essential 80’s Music Collection

Awesome Mom says:

  1. Take on me by A-ha
  2. I’ve got you by Split Enz
  3. Is she really going out with him by Joe Jackson
  4. My best friend’s girl by The Cars
  5. I want to know what love is by Foreigner
  6. Careless whisper by Wham
  7. Black coffee in bed by Squeeze
  8. What I like about you by The Romantics
  9. Always something there to remind me by Naked Eyes
  10. Hungry heart by Bruce Springsteen

    Bonus: Tainted love by Soft Cell

 Bad Dad says:

  1. Take on me by A-ha
  2. In the air tonight by Phil Collins
  3. Mr. Roboto by Styx
  4. Heat of the Moment by Asia
  5. Eye of the tiger by Survivor
  6. Jump by Van Halen
  7. Lawyers in love by Joe Jackson
  8. The Wall by Pink Floyd
  9. Don’t you for get about me by Simple Minds
  10. Highway to hell by AC/DC

    Bonus: Miami Vice theme song by Jan Hammer

Honorable mentions:

  • Thriller by Michael Jackson
  • I still haven’t found what I’m looking for by U2
  • Every little thing by The Police
  • Every day I write the book by Elvis Costello
  • Legs by ZZ Top

Note: I called Editor’s prerogative and did not include anything by Culture Club, Warrant or Devo. (I have to draw a line somewhere.)

So, what’s your favorite music from the 80’s?

Written by Bad Dad · Filed Under All, Fun 



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2 Responses to “Awesome Mom vs Bad Dad: Essential 80’s Music Collection”

  1. Phil on February 13th, 2008 3:55 am

    Your wife wins! Split Enz? Squeeze? The only thing missing from her list is XTC. Here’s my everchanging Top Ten 80’s songs:

    1. “Love Plus One” by Haircut 100
    2. “Senses Working Overtime” by XTC
    3. “Live It Up” by Mental As Anything
    4. “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House
    5. “Oblivious” by Aztec Camera
    6. “Tempted” by Squeeze
    7. “In A Big Country” by Big Country
    8. “The Look of Love” by ABC
    9. “Valotte” by Julian Lennon
    10. “Our House” by Madness

    Five Leftovers:

    11. “Balloon Man” by Robyn Hitchcock
    12. “Ana Ng” by They Might Be Giants
    13. “Place In The Country” by Adam Ant
    14. “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby
    15. “So. Central Rain” by R.E.M.

  2. Pete Aldin on February 13th, 2008 11:39 pm

    Man, Squeeze is getting a big mention here and I don’t even remember them! Some great songs so far! I too struggled with XTC and Eye of the Tiger … just didn’t have room on my CD for them!

    And an American picking a Split Enz song? I am thoroughly impressed!

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