A little Wang Chung for your Friday
The official Stuck in the '80s list of best movie songs is ready for unveiling. But first, a little tease. This oft-forgotten song by Wang Chung did indeed make the list ....
... But where is it on the list? Top 40? Top 20? Barely inside the Top 80?
You want some added drama? The following songs DID NOT make the list:
- If You Were Here - Thompsons Twins (Sixteen Candles)
- The Living Daylights - a-ha (The Living Daylights)
- Eaten by the Monster of Love - Sparks (Valley Girl)
- Endless Love - Lionel Richie and Diana Ross (Endless Love)
- Neutron Dance - Pointer Sisters (Beverly Hills Cop)
- Bat Dance - Prince (Batman)
Stay tuned for the final list!
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** SPARKS UPDATE **
Did you know that Russell & Ron played a 21-Night ~SPARKS SPECTACULAR~ in London, May~June 2008? they played each of their albums in chronological order during the first 20 nights, & premiered their new album at the 21st concert on June 13, 2008.
They are still very active!
Posted by: jo | October 10, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Too bad about "If you were here" not making the list.
We used to do that one...
But Bat Dance?
Thank the '80s gods it didn't make the list.
Although I think Spaulding put it on our rotation to play...
I need to go check....
Posted by: Crockett | October 10, 2008 at 11:13 AM
To Live And Die In LA is top 20 material, no doubt in my mind.
This is a great soundtrack - if I remember correctly you and Sean discussed it waaaay back in your two-part 80s soundtracks podcasts.
Posted by: Brad | October 10, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Love "To Live And Die In LA". I can't believe "If You Were Here" didn't make the list.
Posted by: Bassnote | October 10, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Oh thank god Endless Love did not make the list. That is the 80s song that if I never have to hear again it will be too soon.
But I gotta say, I love Batdance. Keep bustin'.
Posted by: 80sfan | October 10, 2008 at 09:34 PM
no Living Daylights but that st*nkbomb by Neil Diamond? Come on... hehe - bet Steve is hungry for some more mailbombs of furious A-Ha fans...
Posted by: Dennis | October 13, 2008 at 05:47 AM