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🎵 80s (or thereabouts) song lyrics thread 39 ⭐

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 12/09/2023 21:15

Come on in.
Post a few lyrics of a song from 70s, 80s, 90s with the decade & we will try to guess the song & artist.

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LauraNorda · 30/09/2023 09:52

Rogue1001MNer · 29/09/2023 18:31

I hate to say this, but aside from jilted John, the only one that jumps out at Mr is

10 In the twist of separation you excelled at being free (90s)

Back for good by the godawful Take That 😳😳😳😳

Correct for Take That.

LauraNorda · 30/09/2023 09:54

PinkyDinkyDoodle · 29/09/2023 20:33

7 is High Fidelity by the kids from fame.

I died a little inside typing that.

Correct.

LauraNorda · 30/09/2023 09:55

Rogue1001MNer · 29/09/2023 18:33

3 isn't tempole tudor is it???

Into the valley, if so.

But not sure that's right

No to both.

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LauraNorda · 30/09/2023 09:57

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 still to get from my list.

midgemadgemodge · 30/09/2023 10:02
  1. Is a male singer ( band ) and it's not a rich or deep voice I am hearing
midgemadgemodge · 30/09/2023 10:19

It's not rock or disco or teeny pop either

LauraNorda · 30/09/2023 10:52

@midgemadgemodge You are certainly on the right lines . . .

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 01/10/2023 00:58
  1. What a catalyst you turned out to be, loaded the guns then you run off home for your tea (70s)

Eton rifles (or eating trifles) by the Jam

Honeyroar · 01/10/2023 08:17

TheWhiteLionisnomore · 30/09/2023 01:04

my favourite, song size of a cow by the wonderstuff.

happy days

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Correct!

LauraNorda · 01/10/2023 11:01

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 01/10/2023 00:58

  1. What a catalyst you turned out to be, loaded the guns then you run off home for your tea (70s)

Eton rifles (or eating trifles) by the Jam

Yes, thats right.

Just 1,3,4 and 5 to go.

dextersontopofhiskennel · 01/10/2023 12:26

Eating trifles

🤣🤣🤣

Honeyroar · 01/10/2023 13:35

Is no 3 Calling All The Heroes? Not sure who sang it.

LauraNorda · 01/10/2023 15:12

Honeyroar · 01/10/2023 13:35

Is no 3 Calling All The Heroes? Not sure who sang it.

Indeed it is, yes. The group was called 'It Bites'

LauraNorda · 01/10/2023 15:16

Just 1,4 and 5 left. All 3 are No1s.

I will add an extra line if there are no more guesses.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 01/10/2023 15:43

An extra line would be helpful thank you Laura

LauraNorda · 01/10/2023 16:10

Extra lines it is then.

1 So I left my home I'm really on my own at last
Left the trodden path and separated from the past (early 70s)

4 With the lowest head in the crowd that night
Just practicin' steps and keepin' outta fights* (early 80s)

5 Try to cover the trail, try to head for the line
Wonder why you're wasting your time (early 80s)

  • The next line after the original lyric gave it away, so 2 new lines from the same song
midgemadgemodge · 02/10/2023 08:43

Thanks you @ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea

That was so bugging me

AllTheYoungGoodyTwoShoes · 02/10/2023 12:03

Was I right for Squeeze?

NeedToKnow101 · 03/10/2023 10:31

AllTheYoungGoodyTwoShoes · 02/10/2023 12:03

Was I right for Squeeze?

Yes you were! Love that song too! 🙌✅🙌✅🙌✅🙌😘

LauraNorda · 03/10/2023 17:06

As there seem to be no more guesses, 1 was Chicory Tip - Son of my father, 4 was Dexys Midnight Runners - Geno and 5 was Bucks Fizz - My camera never lies

Fleamaker · 03/10/2023 22:06

I always dreamed I'd find the perfect lover
But he turned out to be like every other man I loved

70's

Fleamaker · 03/10/2023 22:09

Like a rose under the April snow
I was always certain love would grow

70's

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 03/10/2023 22:51

@Fleamaker

Your second one is Barbara Streisand - Evergreen

I think your first song is Barbra Streisand too - but can't think of title

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CoffeeBeansGalore · 03/10/2023 22:56

Memories?

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Fleamaker · 03/10/2023 23:10

Correct Shiny

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