posted November 28, 2007 05:07 PM         

Very good call on Yaz, though! And those 90's songs are still good. Gotta love the Smiths' [How Soon Is Now] sample in Hippy Chick. I think that's the only reason I paid attention to that song while it was out.

Here's my daily addition:

posted November 28, 2007 05:32 PM         

It's actually hilarious that you pointed out the Smiths sample in Hippy Chick...which is probably why my brain associates it with the 80's.

And what's even worse...the friend that made me a cassette tape with Cracker (see this definition for those who don't remember what they are: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassette_tape ) was a friend that I lived near in the 80's.

In my Pisces brain...all's fair as long as you can segway!

8th

posted November 28, 2007 07:01 PM         

Acoustic re; "They Might Be Giants"
I don't remember them... not at all?
I'm wondering though, are these the same guys that do childrens songs?

The band so apt at playing with words in the song you posted is what made me ask...
D, world destruction
Over and overture
N, do I need (apostrophe)
T, need this torture?

*Looking....

um...

AH! -Here we go...
Alphabet Of Nations - They Might Be Giants - ABCs
Can You Find It? - They Might Be Giants

Same band?

posted November 28, 2007 09:40 PM         

AG, I'm thinking it's the very same group... strange contrast of music too... I like this, thanks for sharing.

Oh, OHhhhhhh! I laughed so hard at the "universe man" part... Note: My 5 year old loves you!

Mannuooooooooooo???
Where are you?

posted November 28, 2007 10:38 PM         

I almost posted the Presidents of the United States of America, cause I was just sure that "Peaches" was late 80's, but you would have busted me on that one too! (Now you're influencing me to check the accuracy of the songs! Your Virgo moon is effecting me!)

Love the Istanbul cover! I'm bummed because I wanted to post "Understanding Jane" by Icicle Works and can't find it.

YFIS, maybe Mystic is stopping the world to melt with you. (Had to 80's-ize that one!)

How bout Honeymoon Suite... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJBxxDSmXEA

8th

posted November 29, 2007 02:29 AM         

quote:

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AG...Since I have a tendency to get addicted to shows, I've sworn off TV and don't even have cable! I haven't seen Flight of the Conchords, but it sounds like I'd like it!

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They're a New Zealand folkish duo who craft these hilarious songs. I'm listening to them call themselves "Folk parodists." Hard to describe, and now I'm trying to find the perfect intro clip for you. They used to do a stand-up type show, and what grew from that is a musical HBO sitcom that incorporates their music. In it they're a New Zealand band trying to make it in New York. So do I give you a stand-up clip, or a show clip?

Here's a stand-up clip, so you can get a full sense of their humor:
Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros

posted November 29, 2007 06:18 AM         

Erasure/Respect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY_8woQ-HEA&feature=related

The Furs/Ghost In You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekMGlLS4vUw

ArtLovesDawn...Well done! I wanted to post some of my favorite punk songs, but when I tried looking them up, they were late 70's, and I knew AG would bust my a@@!

posted November 29, 2007 04:13 PM         

Thank goodness for reincarnation!

I really could waste an entire evening enjoying this thread though, and I plan to do it soon (skipping that page that killed me last life).

Why sit around in your room feeling sorry for yourself and/or cutting yourself when you can dull and/or escape your emotions with sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll? Sheesh. What are people thinking?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NdAUnnU9Ac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdDxz2bkfhE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cGvzApDZKI

posted November 29, 2007 04:41 PM         

I LOVE the Heads, HC!
Here are a few for ya in case they're not posted already:

Once In A Lifetime: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NpiVTR11MI

Take Me to the River (Live in Rome 1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25E0ACkA6uo&feature=related

Wild Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NXkM8PsPXs&feature=related

Girlfriend Is Better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r7X3f2gFz4&feature=related

AG...do we even DARE hit the 70's thread!? I could go on a bit about the singer/songwriter era (and of course, all of the great punk!) I may need to recoup from this thread first though...

This song was in my head today ...

Scritti Politti/Perfect Way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM2-cRCssBY

8th

posted November 29, 2007 09:01 PM         

I'm having trouble coming up with an ultra unique 80's band that hasn't been mentioned at the moment. Oh, here's one that I don't think has been mentioned:

Gary Numan - Cars

...which brings up another band...has anyone mentioned these guys yet?

posted December 01, 2007 02:32 PM         

Joan Jett/I Love Rock and Roll: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3T_xeoGES8

(Having flashbacks of the rollerskating rink!)

posted December 01, 2007 07:05 PM         

Thomas Dolby/She Blinded Me With Science: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IlHgbOWj4o

The Tubes/She's A Beauty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkOoffCnR9s

The Tubes/Talk to Ya Later: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwCmrfafYjM&feature=related

Donnie Iris
Ah Leah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyTu_ZdcBCo

The Rapper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y3e3oWL0Ho
(Not orig Video)

Love Is Like A Rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xciuPz6Kjx0

Stevie Ray Vaughan
Lenny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YIHvK5WN7I

Pride and Joy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGwvNapBMUI

Rude Mood: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCHVpDwMS2k