Cry Before Dawn, The Damned, Crystal Palace, Pete Wylie, The Communards, David Sylvian, Toyah, Salford Jets, Pet Shop Boys, The Housemartins, Cliff Richard, Mike Oldfield
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
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Tracklist
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1 . Cry Before Dawn – Witness for the WorldProduced by Tim Martin, this song showcases the talents of Brendan Wade, Tony Hall, Pat Hayes, and Vinnie Doyle. The band, influenced by Celtic music, addresses themes of social struggle and injustice. Brendan Wade used a traditional Irish bagpipe, adding a unique touch to the overall sound. Writer(s) : Brendon Wade, Anthony Patrick Hall, Patrick James Gerard Hayes, Vincent James Doyle Publisher(s) : Chappell And Co Ltd (London) Featured on the 1989 album “Witness For The World”.
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2 . The Damned – Alone Again OrThis cover of the Love song was produced by Jon Kelly. The brass arrangements by David Lord add an extra dimension to the song. The guitar solo is performed by Captain Sensible, who recorded it in a single take. Writer(s) : Bryan Andrew MacLean Publisher(s) : Three Wise Boys Music Llc, Breadcrust Music Featured on the 1987 album “Anything”.
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3 . Crystal Palace – Hearts On SaleUnder the production of Michael Dierks, Yenz Strutz, Frank Köhler, Tom Ronney, and Mick Gill of Crystal Palace created a track influenced by progressive rock and neo-prog. An interesting anecdote is that the band recorded this song in a studio previously used by German rock legends. Genres : neo-trad prog
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4 . Pete Wylie – SinfulProduced by Pete Wylie himself with Ian Ritchie, the song, written by Wylie after a difficult period in his life, addresses themes of healing and personal redemption. Wylie is accompanied by talented musicians such as Henry Priestman and Ambrose Reynolds. Writer(s) : Peter James Wylie Publisher(s) : Call This Music Featured on the 1986 album “Sinful”.
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5 . The Communards – DisenchantedProduced by Mike Thorne, the duo Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles express their disillusionment and desire for social change. A few years later, Richard Coles, who subsequently became a priest in the Church of England, often mentioned that the themes of their songs reflected his social concerns of the time. Writer(s) : Richard Keith Coles, James William Somerville Publisher(s) : Bmg Rights Management Uk Limited Featured on the 1986 album “Communards”.
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6 . David Sylvian – Red GuitarProduced by David Sylvian and Steve Nye, this song features Mark Isham on trumpet and Ryuichi Sakamoto on keyboards. Blending jazz and ambient, the song is a masterpiece of musical fusion. Notably, Sylvian and Sakamoto worked together remotely, exchanging ideas by mail well before the era of fast internet. Writer(s) : David Sylvian Publisher(s) : Samadhi Sound Publishing Featured on the 1984 album “Brilliant Trees“.
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7 . Toyah – I Want To Be FreeProduced by Nick Tauber, the song written by Toyah Willcox in reaction to her strict upbringing addresses themes of emancipation and personal freedom. Joel Bogen plays the lead guitar. Writer(s) : Joel Harold Bogen, Toyah Ann Willcox Publisher(s) : Sweet N Sour Songs Ltd Featured on the 1981 album “Anthem”.
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8 . Salford Jets – Who You Looking At!
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9 . Pet Shop Boys – OpportunitiesUnder the production of Stephen Hague, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe critique materialism and excessive ambition. Neil Tennant wrote the lyrics while watching TV commercials in the 80s, inspired by the consumerist culture of the time. Writer(s) : Neil Francis Tennant, Christopher Sean Lowe Publisher(s) : Cage Music Ltd
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10 . The Housemartins – Five Get Over ExcitedProduced by John Williams, the group composed of Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore, Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), and Hugh Whitaker blends pop and jangle pop. The song includes subtle references to children’s books, reflecting the group’s playful humor. Writer(s) : Stan Cullimore, Paul David Heaton Publisher(s) : Island Music Ltd Featured on the 1987 album “The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death”.
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11 . Cliff Richard – Baby You’re DynamiteProduced by Keith Bessey, this pop-rock song includes Alan Tarney on bass and Graham Jarvis on drums. Cliff Richard recounts that he recorded this song after being inspired by a dream in which he saw himself singing on a stage surrounded by fireworks. Writer(s) : Guy Fletcher, Douglas Jackson Flett Publisher(s) : Hypnotic Music Ltd Featured on the 1983 album “Silver”. |
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12 . Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow (w/ Maggie Reilly)Produced by Mike Oldfield, with Maggie Reilly on lead vocals, the song is inspired by the death of John Lennon. Oldfield plays all the instruments except the drums, played by Simon Phillips. Oldfield says he wrote the melody in one night, finding inspiration while looking at the moon from his studio. Writer(s) : Michael Gordon Oldfield Publisher(s) : Oldfield Music Ltd, Bmg Rights Management Uk Limited Featured on the 1983 album “Crises”.
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