Lesser Known 80s Songs that You Like

[MuddledMadge]

Inspired by a recent discussion on Reddit.

I am interested in any brilliant 80s songs that you think should be better known.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

The Church - Under the Milky Way

The Chocolate Girl Deacon Blue

Many thanks

@Raahh Myfanwy is a beautiful song.

Just remembered In the Army Now - Status Quo

I've started a 90s version of this thread, if anybody is interested.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4993806-lesser-known-90s-song-that-you-like?reply=132532189

It is, isn't it? A lovely melody, and quite underrated. I still really remember the video a well.

Oooh I love this one by prefab. @BigMandsTattooPortfolio also "cars and girls"

Thanks to the poster who reminded me of the Blue Nile song Tinseltown in the rain. Haven't heard that literally since the 80's, had forgotten what a great song it is.

I don't know whether anyone has mentioned Dual by Propaganda? Love that song 🩷

Two Rivers by The Adventures is another one I like.

That was me... Love it!!!

Your Love by The Outfield. 80s fabulousness!

Def leppard....switch 625 . Pure magic from the late Steve Clarke 😍

Also the adventures drowning in a sea of love

Anything prefab sprout.

Lions in my own garden exit someone
Bonnie
When love breaks down
Johnny Johnny
Andromeda Heights

Anyone else out there a fan?

I thought I was the only one to love Tarzan Boy 🤣

Carly Simon - Coming Around Again
Altered Images - Don't Talk To Me About Love
Spandau Ballet - Through The Barricades
Jesus and Mary Chain - Darklands

Valentine and Heart and Soul, both by T'Pau, and both better than China In Your Hand.

I spent so much time in my room in 1987/88 listening to that album and reading Jilly Cooper books.

Agree re: both being better than China in Your Hand.

Oh Patti by Scritti Politti. Takes me straight back to the 80s.😢

I was a huge fan of Feargal Sharkey in the ‘80’s but not big enough (apparently) to
ever realise he was singer in The Undertones …. Who are touring RIGHT NOW!

I was a big T’Pau fan and preferred their second album Rage. Secret Garden was a great song.

Strawberry Switchblade - Since Yesterday
Sonic Boom Boy (can’t remember who)
Luka - Suzanne Vega
I’m in love with the girl who works at the Manchester Virgin megastore desk
Funny How - Airhead (such a great band, anyone have their album Boing?)

Yes
I've been to see Martin McAloon tonight
He was lovely

Strawberry switchblade..Since Yesterday (until this thread I thought nobody else remembered it)
Voice of the beehive...Don't call me baby
Belinda Carlisle...Valentine
Then Jericho..What does it take and Sugarbox
Tiffany.. Could've Been
Marillion...Kayleigh
Bardo...One step further