80s New Wave Music
It’s about as easy to pin down what truly constitutes 80s new wave music as it is to say Kajagoogoo five times fast. The rebellious lovechild of 70s punk and powerpop, the new wave hits of the 80s evolved from bands like the Ramones and Blondie into synthpop bliss, postpunk, rockabilly, and more. Yes, the definition of “new wave” is as nebulous as a Flock of Seagulls haircut. But one thing’s for sure, the music...
Reliving 80s Pop Music
The pop music of any decade leaves a lasting impression on generations to come. It helps define the tone and feeling of a decade both for those that lived through it as well as those that will come to appreciate it later. The 60s had their protest songs and the Beatles. The 70s ranged widely from the mellow music of Bread, The Carpenters, and James Taylor to the gaudy and flamboyant disco music of the latter part of the decade. Sure,...
Find Music & Games for an 80s Party
80s Party Songs Your best bet for a well rounded and totally gnarly 80s party mix is to get one of the very good 80s box sets that are available now. Like Totally 80s owns and can recommend whole-heartedly the Like, Omigod! (shown in the middle below) set put out by Rhino Records and the 80s Box series. We have included these great 80s music compilations below to purchase. If you have satellite radio, all you need to do is just tune...
Valley Girl, by Frank Zappa
The song “Valley Girl” was released in May 1982 on the album, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, with music and lyrics by Frank Zappa and performed by his then 14-year old daughter, Moon Unit. Here are the video and lyrics to this wonderful song that perfectly captures the early 80s in the San Fernando Valley and the culture of Sherman Oaks Mall (featured prominently in the opening scenes of the movie Valley...
List of 80s Hair Bands
If you’re looking for a list of 80s hair bands, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of the 80s hair bands that rocked the decade like no one else could. Grab your black concert t-shirt, your too-tight jeans (also black), throw in a bandana for good measure and get ready to rock. Bon Jovi Britny Fox Cinderella Motley Crue Def Leppard Poison Quiet Riot Van Halen Dokken Twisted Sister Skid Row Great White KISS Whitesnake...
