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Get ready to 'Strut' ... Top 10 guilty pleasure songs of the 1980s

Sheena Easton. Bless her heart. We could have done a list of the Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Songs by Sheena Easton in the '80s, but we politely declined.

However, we did pick one of her hits for this week's Stuck in the '80s podcast. And -- wowsers! -- it's NOT the obvious theme song to the James Bond movie For Your Eyes Only. (Because there's nothing guilty about loving that tune!)

Instead we chose her poppy, defiant Strut for our list. And now we can't get the creepy tune out of our heads! 

Get ready for nine other, guilty pleasure tunes/earworms. And remember, you can't blame Daly and I for this week's list. Each tune was picked by a SIT80s listener.

As for the rest of the show and our infamous witty banter and stories ... well, just enjoy the music. There's more guilt than pleasure to our lame exchanges this week. We need inspiration! We need a muse! We need more photos sent in from listeners wearing only Funyuns instead of a bikini. (Wink, wink.)

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Audio commentary time: You pick the '80s movie

It was about this time last year that the Stuck in the '80s crew gathered for the first time in the Spears Lair to record our infamous commentary for Halloween. (Say it with me: "Lonnie!")

Okay, so it wasn't an '80s movie. And one of us didn't quite make it through the night without calling the Great Pumpkin with the big porcelain phone. But we're ready to gather and try again. We ... can ... do ... better! (i.e. we'll stick with beer only this time.)

But first we want to know: Which '80s movies deserve the Stuck in the '80s audio commentary treatment?

You can pick a holiday movie if you want to look ahead to Christmas (Scrooged maybe? Christmas Vacation?) Or you can pick something more evergreen (Goonies? Lost Boys?)

Ideally a good audio commentary should be for a movie that most of us own on DVD so you can watch the movie as you listen to our brilliant observations. Or it could be a movie you know by heart so you don't even have to watch it to enjoy our subtle analysis.

Drop us a comment below with your suggestions, and we'll pick a few movies and get to work!

Stewart Copeland won't record again with Police: "It's a hell pit"

Stewart Copeland is one of "those guys." The kind that rattles the cage. The kind who says things other people would keep silent on. It makes him maybe the most honest man in the music biz. But it probably also makes him the biggest jerk to Police bandmates Sting and Andy Summers.

And Stewart has no problem with that whatsoever. That's why he has a new tell-all book out -- Strange Things Happen -- and it's an excellent read.

Stewart Copeland is this week's guest on our Stuck in the '80s podcast. Click here to listen to just the interview with Stewart. Or click here to get the full podcast (and click here to get all our shows for free via iTunes). In the meantime, here are a couple things you'll hear.

ON PUSHING STING'S BUTTONS: "Oh, yes. It's my lot in life. It's my job. And he also rattles my cage, and if it weren't for each other, the Police wouldn't be what it is."

HAVE HIS BANDMATES READ THE BOOK: "No, not yet. I can't imagine Sting will be reading it. He never watched my movie. He'll read every part of the book except where it comes to him. He's completely allergic to reading about himself or looking at pictures of himself."

WILL THE BAND REUNITE AGAIN: "Probably not for a new album. I hate going into the studio to record drums. And the most painful version of something I already hate is going into the studio with the Police. It's incredible to go out on the stage with those two b-------, who are monsters of music. But to go into the studio without 80,000 people cheering us on, it's a hell pit."

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No need to call the Police: Ask Stewart Copeland a question instead!

Stewart Copeland of The Police is our next guest on Stuck in the '80s. (It just feels good writing that!)

Yes, the drummer of the epic Brit threesome has a new tell-all book out -- Strange Things Happen: A Life with The Police, Polo and Pygmies -- so we're snagging 20 minutes of his time on Wednesday to chat about all things Copeland.

First question: Explain the weird book title! Actually, I have an advance copy of the book and I've been trying to get through it over the weekend between fever-induced comas. It's full of the most bizarre photos -- tons of them .. like one every other page -- of any autobiography you're likely to read in this lifetime.

Drop us a comment below with a suggested question and we'll try to get the scoop from Stewy. Then tune in later for the special full interview on our next edition of Stuck in the '80s.

Steve Perry, Morrissey, Belinda Carlisle: Name the best turned-solo artists of the '80s

As great as the bands were in the '80s, you gotta flick your Bic for some of the amazing solo arists who released classic works during our favorite decade.

Obvious first example: Steve Perry's solo 1984 album Street Talk. The record had four Top 40 hits on it: Oh Sherrie (dedicated to the beautiful Sherrie Swafford), Foolish Heart, Strung Out and She's Mine. Sales eventually lifted it to the double platinum level (and probably contributed to Journey's hard feelings toward the best lead singer they'd ever have).

Another classic: Belinda Carlisle's 1987 album Heaven On Earth. Let's face it: You either loved or were irritated by the former Go-Go's lead singer's tunes like Heaven Is a Place on Earth. But there's no debating the eternal soothing qualities of I Get Weak.

So here's the challenge: Time to name the best solo artists of the '80s. We'll compile your suggestions and create a Stuck in the '80s podcast salute to your favorite solo artists in the near future.The only guideline: The artist MUST be from an established band BEFORE going solo. The band can be from before the '80s, but the solo work must appear in the '80s. (So no Richard Marx or Eddie Money. But yes for George Michael, formerly of Wham. See how it works?)

Add your suggestions below. Here are five that would make my personal list:

MORRISSEY: I still prefer the Smiths tunes better, but the only way to get that sound today is by listening to Morrissey. Still waiting for him to tour Tampa Bay. He seems to get "sick" every time he reaches the Florida state line.

DAVID LEE ROTH: Okay, California Girls and Just a Gigolo are a little clownish. But he did make fun videos. Thankfully he rejoined Van Halen in 2007. Now just get Michael Anthony back on board and all is well.

LIONEL RICHIE: Younger fans of the '80s probably forget Mr. Dancing on the Ceiling was the frontman of the Commodores for years and years.

DANNY ELFMAN: Too bad Elfman's hearing damage prevents him from touring anymore. The former Oingo Boingo genius was at his best for his solo album, titled ... yep ... So Lo. Check out the tune Gratitude.

JANE WIEDLIN: Along with Belinda Carlisle, Jane was the brains and talent behind the Go-Go's. Still love her 1983 tune Cool Places with Sparks.

Name as many favorites as you can think of.

Strange twist of fate: Olivia Newton-John is 61 today!

Olivia Newton-John is still an '80s goddess at age 61, isn't she? Her song Twist of Fate was the best part of the other otherwise mostly dreadful 1983 movie Two of a Kind.

But be honest: Part of you still loved that movie, right? ONJ, John Travolta. Scatman Crothers. The great Oliver Reed. Still, if you remember, we did highlight Twist of Fate during our "Great Songs from Bad Movies" podcast.

There's no new Stuck in the '80s podcast this weekend, but in honor of ONJ's 61th birthday, we recommend relistening to Great Songs/Bad Movies as well as our epic interview with Olivia Newton-John from last year. It's a classic. Just like ONJ.

Patrick Swayze cremated, ashes headed home

Closure for fans and family: The body of the late Patrick Swayze has been cremated and the ashes given to his wife, Lisa Niemi, according to media reports.

The official death certificate lists the cause of death as cardiorespiratory arrest cause by advanced pancreatic cancer.

RadarOnline says Lisa plans to spread Swayze’s ashes across his New Mexico ranch. The location is now a wildlife preserve and timber farm.

Isn't it nice how much more dignified Swayze's passing has been than say ... Michael Freakin' Jackson?

Just a reminder that our "Swayzecast" is now online. Click here to listen. Or click here to get all our shows for free via iTunes.

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Patrick Swayze remembered: 'Yo, Johnny! I see you in the next life!'

Michael Jackson, John Hughes, Patrick Swayze. It's been a rough summer for the children of the '80s. So we here at Stuck in the '80s tried to fashion a podcast for you this week that both honors Patrick's memory and his work, but also gives you a few much-needed chuckles.

Yes, you can expect us to wax poetically about Red Dawn and Point Break. And of course, we get downright nasty about Dirty Dancing. (Sorry, I can't let it go. Patrick would want me to stay the course and never give up the fight. Or he'd want me to learn the Pachenga. Either way, problem solved.)

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TOP 5 PATRICK SWAYZE LINES TO LIVE LIFE BY:

5. "You just got to remember, your brains are between your ears and not your legs." (Grandview USA)

4. "We're all going to die, die standing up!" (Red Dawn)

3. "Pain don't hurt." (Road House)

2. "I'll never be sorry." (Dirty Dancing)

1. "The love inside, you take it with you." (Ghost)

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Poll: What do you think of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' abum?

This week on Stuck in the '80s, we're going to tackle Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA album as part of our continuing series on iconic '80s albums.

But here's a couple devil's advocate questions: Was Born in the USA really that iconic? What it even Bruce's best album of the decade? Or do you think Bruce is a phenomenon of the East Coast and largely inconsequential to your life?

And did we commit heresy by even suggesting the world doesn't revolve about the Boss?

We have two special polls for you to answer before we cover this week's topic. Choose wisely. We'll reveal our own thoughts on the podcast and reveal how blog readers voted. Feel free to leave comments too.

Born in the USA
Twenty-five years later, what's your opinion of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' album?
It's a masterpiece of rock music
It's good, but not Bruce's best work of the '80s
It's overrated
I'm not a Bruce fan at all

Favorite song from Born in the USA
What's your favorite song from 'Born in the USA'
Born in the U.S.A.
Cover Me
Darlington County
Working on the Highway
Downbound Train
I'm on Fire
No Surrender
Bobby Jean
I'm Goin' Down
Glory Days
Dancing in the Dark
My Hometown