Eighties Music Prints

How hit songs get their names

Music to drive ( others mad) to...

"I'm trying to lure in Generation X-ers. They're the new sandwich generation. They're sandwiched between caring for their kids and caring for their parents. So they drink lots and lots of coffee."

"The next song was sixties anthem for the youth subculture of revolution, anarchy and anti-establishment...and can now be heard in elevators worldwide."

George Michael

King with the boom box.

Madonna

The 80's boombox guy in the 21 century

Harrison Ford, no question. Tom Selleck, without a doubt. I don't care if they did offer Selleck the role first, Ford was a much better "Indiana Jones." Ford was ok, but his character was less than manly. What are you talking about? That's ridiculous! Harrison Ford was the definition of eighties manliness! You're telling me the "definition of eighties manliness" could run around the world for weeks and months at a time ... and never once grow anything more than a little stubble? I think maybe yo

"It's me. I was going through a 'Bon Jovi Phase.'"

"We built this city on rock and roll which was a mistake."

"Don't go all retro on me - we're supposed to keep moving forwards."

Back to School '95

"It's an 80's indie band, fronted by Robert Smith."

'Not the Adam Ant!'

'Tickets for the Ballet! Wonderful! The national?'

Happy STRANGER THINGS Day! (11/06)

"We are going to a concert with our favorite orchestra from when we were young! . . .The Rolling Stones!"

Pasta of the Eighties

Sting - Ray - Sting - Ray - Bananarama

What Did You Do During the Culture War, Daddy?

'80's Cow

"...Even Death himself went through a 'Glam Reaper' phase."

Dexy's Midnight Run

Twisted Peel discovers Phil Collins Day.

"Damn it, the eighties are over!"

'This is my original eighties designer stubble.'

'Dawson, quick, give me a tune. I've got 'Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves' stuck in my head.'

"We should do something crazy...like growing our hair long like rock stars from the old days!"

Haven't you heard? Shoulder pads are on the way out.

Laundry in the 80's.

'Those shell suits are just sooo 1980's!' - hermit crab in crab meat tin criticises one in a shell

'It's an exciting time - so many possibilities for reforms.'

Man sees 'Back to the Eighties' poster, says "OMD!"

Boss, can we change the Muzak? There's only so much Duran Duran I can take. Forget it. I'm trying to lure in Generation X-ers. They're the new sandwich generation. They're sandwiched between caring for their kids and caring for their parents. So they drink lots and lots of coffee. Music isn't supposed to be cynical. Little known fact: Duran Duran is 2% more mouth-watering than Oingo Boingo.