Tuesday, July 1, 2008

100 Greatest Songs Of The 80's... 80-61

Here is the next set of songs on the countdown...

80. Africa: Toto


This was a solid song. It was just too bad that Toto only had a two hit wonder.



79. Hungry Eyes: Eric Carmen


A nice little ballad made famous by Dirty Dancing and Stewie Griffin from Family Guy. We can sing this song on the karaoke to the ladies all day!



78. Spring Love: Stevie B.


Stevie B had a miraculous but well deserved run during the 80's and this hit was a Nutcheck Video favorite.



77. Heaven: Bryan Adams


Not a lot of good things have come out of Canada, but this song by Bryan Adams is always a timeless classic in our eyes. BABY YOU'RE ALL THAT I WANT...



76. Never Gonna Give You Up: Rick Astley


This song was the ultimate one hit wonder. The sound was odd and weird but still catchy and if you grew up around Filipinos, they know this song. Plus Rick Astley is one pastey little bastard!



75. Whip It: Devo


This was a catchy tune, even though the sexual innuendo speaks for itself. But it was a great 80's song! Crack that WHIP!



74. Human Beat Box: The Fat Boys


Brrrr. Stick em. Brrrr Stick Em. Hip hop got this amazing sound from these guys. We can never get enough of the sound of a human beat box!



73. Just Like Heaven: The Cure


Of all the Emo bands, the Cure set the freakin' bar. And this hit was our dear dear favorite. If anyone asks, we're not conforming to any others' picks.



72. Melt With You: Modern English


Before it was the Taco Bell theme, this Modern English hit was a popular on eighties.



71. Slow and Easy: Zapp and Roger


This group was different. It was weird, but very very entertaining. We absolutely love Zapp and Roger's sounds.



70. Time Will Reveal: El Debarge


An NCV favorite as far as underrated in the 80s. Song and artist. We can sing this song in the car anytime anyday.



69. Colors: Ice T


Before he became an actor. Ice T was a gangsta rapper who was your nightmare in the 80's. His hit COLORS will always and forever be in our minds.



68. Tainted Love: Soft Cell


Man this song is embedded in our 80's hit list all day long. Another classic one hit wonder. Sometimes I feel like...



67. As We Lay: Shirley Murdock


This song has been remade a lot but nothing ever beats the original and Shirley Murdock wins one with this hit.



66. Secret Lovers: Atlantic Starr


Before a cell phone commercial brought this song back, Atlantic Starr produced hit after hit in the 80's. This was one of those classics.



65. Open Arms: Journey


This song by Journey is one of the best songs in the 80's that was sung by a tremendous group. Solid Ballad.



64. Welcome To The Jungle: Guns and Roses


Another sports related theme song as G&R rock it with this motivational hit. If this song doesn't get you amped, you sir or ma'am are in trouble. YOU IN THE JUNGLE BABY!!!



63. In Too Deep: Genesis


Behold the amazingness and awesomeness of Phil Collins in the 80's! His group made some life changing classics.



62. The B-52's: Love Shack


This was such a classic jam. It makes you wanna get up on your feet and dance!



61. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now: Starship


Cheesy. Yes. A lil gay yes. A favorite ours. Hell YEAH and we'll belt it loudly if we have to!