What is THE definitive 80s song?

[IntelligentInputDarling]

Might not be your favourite, but what song encapsulates the 80s for you?

We've been having a debate at work, and the consensus is it's got to be Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'.
It is the 80s right?
There can be no argument, it's got everything - weird music video, Bonnie's hair, makeup and fashion.
And the pure power ballad vocals 👌

Agree?

Slightly off topic but if you haven't watched the literal video version of total eclipse of the heart you must. It is hilarious

m.youtube.com/watch?v=XMmXCyrV_WQ

Liveaid.

Oh yes I have, many, many times.
It's genius, we watch it more than is healthy.
Never gets old.
And DCs love this version more than the original.
As they rightfully should 😆

Whole of the moon by The Waterboys.
Or Pet Shop Boys Always on my mind.
They have a very 80's sound I think.

DC13 says Gold by Spandau
Or something by PSB.

Surely 'Do they know it's Christmas'. Covers all your bases.

(plus, it was acceptable in the 80s...)

@RainbowZebraWarrior

You are a girl after my own heart 😍

All the songs you just mentioned are 'belters' 🥳

You can't beat the 80's!!!!!!

I have 2 grown up children now, a daughter who is 25 & a son who is nearly 23 & they have both actually said, in their own words, thank you Mum & Dad for the music they heard growing up! 😊

It has been tough bringing up 'know it all teenagers' but music can honestly bring you together!

@IntelligentInputDarling haha so do my children. It's amazing. What the effing crap...that angel guy just felt me up 😂

The James blunt beautiful one is also funny

My immediate reaction was Relax! by Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Me too.

It's frigging cold, it's frigging cold...

Lol!!! We watch them all. Might have to watch it again when we get home 😄
Thanks for sharing the love.

"Get outta my way I gotta pee!" 🤣

99 Red Balloons. Or Two Tribes. Or Dancing with Tears in My Eyes by Ultravox. I was shit scared of nuclear war in the 80s!

I’m confused how an 11 year old and a 13 year-old can have any say in this discussion?

The communards, tomorrow

@HaroldMeaker

IntelligentInputDarling
See, DC11 will say it's Everybody Wants to Rule the World, but DC13 changes like the wind.
Will ask again after school.

"Ah yes, good shout".

I see what you did there. tips hat

Btw if you live in the Bristol type area, look out for the band Outatime, simply amazing 80's covers. Best night out

Dance Yourself Dizzy - by Liquid Gold

The Daydream Believer one is our favourite!

I have 2 that instantly sum up the 80s when I hear them!
Blue Monday - New Order
European Son - Japan
It's like I'm there, whizzed back in time! The 80s was my best time!

If anyone wants the playlist, I think this will work: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vKNRzXer2C2mUe6hchagF?si=GtzdpmkwTEakBL9FNXXcGg&pi=6reboamHTSeeb

The amount of airplay this one gets, you're probably right!

Come on Eileen

Phil Oakey & Giorgio Moroder Together in Electric Dreams

Gloria - Laura Branigan
The melody, the video- all encapsulates the 80s

I think it's a real shame that the BBC has banned so many classic TOTP episodes from being shown because of that monster hosting them.

Nobody really cared about the host of the show - I don't see why they couldn't just edit his bits out and then, only if necessary (so none of the silly 'continuity' bits) replace his words with text on the screen or somebody else dubbing them over.

They could easily put a quick small message up saying that certain non-music sections have been re-recorded - then viewers would either understand why or not know/care anyway.