If Music Could Talk

I know this probably isn't the right thread for this, but I watched a short documentary on Duran Duran and it was kinda okay. They were a huge part of the 80s and had some tasty tunes. They came across as very likable, personable, down to earth guys who are still making music. It's totally the righ...

I went down an 80's TV rabbit hole on Wikipedia last night. For every iconic show like Cheers, there were 10 other complete duds. It's interesting how many series didn't last a single season. Here are a couple of lowlights I dug up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWTnCHzhfgg The Concrete Cowboys st...

This is pretty great. I remember watching the actual Davey and Goliath in Sunday School.

I just watched the new Netflix documentary about the making of the We Are the World single. While I applaud the effort and intent, it's a pretty dreadful song. It was recorded the night of the 1985 American Music Awards, and when they showed a few clips of the awards show, I was surprised to see th...

I just watched the new Netflix documentary about the making of the We Are the World single. While I applaud the effort and intent, it's a pretty dreadful song. It was recorded the night of the 1985 American Music Awards, and when they showed a few clips of the awards show, I was surprised to see tha...

Thoughts on this year's rock hall inductees: Mary J Blige - solid pick. She helped change the landscape of R&B in the 1990s and her influence continues to be felt. Jimmy Buffett - he created a genre and then kept repeating it for decades. Maybe a "legacy" pick because he just croaked. Cher - meh. S...

Thoughts on this year's rock hall inductees: Mary J Blige - solid pick. She helped change the landscape of R&B in the 1990s and her influence continues to be felt. Jimmy Buffett - he created a genre and then kept repeating it for decades. Maybe a "legacy" pick because he just croaked. Cher - meh. Sh...

Who were the biggest solo artists of the 80s? Michael Jackson probably is at the top of that list, but I'd put Phil Collins in 2nd place. Madonna's on the short list. Agreed. I think I top-3 could be: 1) Michael Jackson 2) Madonna 3) Phil Collins Prince? I think top-5 ... I'd maybe slot him in 4th....

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

22 Apr 2024, 1:24pm

WestwayKid wrote: ↑

22 Apr 2024, 1:19pm

Who were the biggest solo artists of the 80s? Michael Jackson probably is at the top of that list, but I'd put Phil Collins in 2nd place.

Madonna's on the short list.

Agreed.

I think I top-3 could be:

1) Michael Jackson
2) Madonna
3) Phil Collins

Who were the biggest solo artists of the 80s? Michael Jackson probably is at the top of that list, but I'd put Phil Collins in 2nd place.

One of the ultimate 80s movies for me. Watching it always takes me back to being a kid back then.

revbob wrote: ↑

22 Apr 2024, 11:17am

The 80s were the Phil Collins era

You're not wrong. I feel like he was everywhere in that decade.

I'm thinking that if the Red Sox only play road games the rest of the year, maybe things get interesting. It's time for revbob to execute his dream of blowing up Fenway. Honestly there may have been a time, and the time may well come again but the passionate hatred I once had for the Sox is long go...

I have very little use for Eric Clapton, but I do dig his Derek and the Dominoes LP. For a guy who has spent his career being maybe the biggest blues copiest (I think that's a word) around, this might be the only time he ever sounded like he understood what it felt like to have the blues. in this c...

I have very little use for Eric Clapton, but I do dig his Derek and the Dominoes LP. For a guy who has spent his career being maybe the biggest blues copiest (I think that's a word) around, this might be the only time he ever sounded like he understood what it felt like to have the blues. in this ca...