‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°328 – Vintage 80s Music Videos
Slade’s “Run Runaway” combined glam rock energy with Scottish folk vibes, reaching No. 7 in the UK and breaking into the US top 20. Its electric fiddle and infectious rhythm gave it an arena-rock edge. The Police’s “So Lonely,” with its punk-reggae fusion, went from initial chart failure to a UK top 10 hit upon re-release in 1980, featuring Sting’s angsty yet self-aware vocals that became a fan favorite.
Chas & Dave’s “London Girls” celebrated Cockney charm but struggled to stand out, peaking at No. 63 on the charts. Meanwhile, David Bowie and Pat Metheny’s “This Is Not America” blended jazz textures with introspective lyrics, hitting No. 32 in the US. Madness’s “Michael Caine” pushed narrative boundaries with its noir vibe and reached No. 11 in the UK, while The Style Council’s slick, brassy “My Ever Changing Moods” became Paul Weller’s highest US charting single.