I am a child of the 80s.
I wear fingerless gloves and lacy hair scarves tied in big bows. My hair is tall and practically glued in place with Aqua Net. My roller skates are used frequently. I fail at Rubik’s Cube. And I love the one hit wonders.
- Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler
- Mickey by Toni Basil
- Heart and Soul by T’Pau
- Toy Soldiers by Martika
- It’s Raining Men by The Weather Girls
- 99 Luftballoons by Nena
- and about a zillion others.
The song below is my favorite. I contemplate adopting their stance:ย “You’re friends don’t dance and if they don’t dance, well, they’re no friends of mine.”ย It’s as good a reason as any to choose a friend, eh?
This post is part of the Blogging A to Z Challenge. My theme is Musical Memoir. Each Monday through Saturday, I explore personal memories through my love of music, inspired and coordinated by the letters of the alphabet. Join in the fun and participate in the challenge, or leave a comment and enjoy some conversation. Thanks for reading. Peace.
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I haven’t heard the “if your friends don’t dance…” lyrics in years. Funny how it took me back to driving along in a car I used to have. It was on the radio, I was at the wheel. The eighties [briefly] relived.
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Happy to hear you enjoyed a trip down memory lane! I, however, listen to this song still, often. ๐
What kind of car?
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Ah, the 80s.. And each song you mentioned reminds me of where I was at that time. My fave 80s tune is probably In a Big Country. Thanks for the memories!
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As soon as I read that title, I hear that song, Kathleen! Good one. Glad you enjoyed a walk down memory lane!
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I sang the “If your friends don’t dance…” line. Wow, bringing back the memories! ๐
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How can one not sing that, eh? ๐ You’re welcome!
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Exactly! ๐
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Safety Dance! Sooooo eighties!
In my humble opinion, it was the best decade for music.
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#truestory
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I am an eighties baby as well. Every song on your list gets me grooving. This one is an MTV staple. Though when I think of MTV my first thought is Devo – Whip It! or Aha, Take on Me. Ooooh or maybe some GoGos Vacation.
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LOVE the Go-Gos. Glad you enjoyed.
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