Top 12 Breakup Songs of the 80s
By Julie Anderson One of the hard facts of growing up is the inevitability of heartbreak. As teenagers, we fell in love – and OH how hard we fell – but more often than not, we didn’t end up with our beloveds for the long haul. (Which, by and large, is a good thing, right? I mean, have you googled some of your exes?) When the end of a relationship was upon us, we might have felt angry, jubilant, remorseful, vindictive, or totally...
Living in a Material World
Madonna had it right. We are indeed living in a material world. It is damn near impossible to watch TV today without hearing your favorite 80s songs as the backdrop to one commercial or another selling everything from candy bars (see PayDay’s use of “Bust a Move”) to insurance (see Liberty Mutual Insurance’s use of “Human” by Human League). How I feel about this trend varies with its use. I don’t have a global position on the issue as...
Idol Thoughts
Disclaimer: I love, love, LOVE me some American Idol. It’s like an extra holiday season in the year – Yay! It’s Idol Time again! – and the weeks it’s on kind of revolve around watching DVRed episodes with my husband after we get our preschooler in bed. Yes, I grieved when Paula left, but I think J.Lo is just as good if not BETTER (although I’m sick to death of those stupid goosies). And Yes, I’m missing Simon’s bitchy and brutal...
The Twelve 80s Songs of Christmas
So, have you been a righteous dude or babe this year? Hoping that Santa will put some bitchin’ 80s themed presents under your tree? And, of course, it’s the time of year for, like, hot apple cider (and hot toddies), carol singing, and thirty varieties of cookies. (But if Mom thinks I’m putting on that gnarly reindeer sweater again for the family card photo, she can totally think again. I’m so sure, Mom!) Crank up these tubular holiday...
80s Halloween Songs
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are starting to change, and your neighbor has once again tied weirdly shaped squash to her mailbox. It can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! After putting together your bitchin’ costume and doing your party prep work, you need to get your eighties Halloween tune list lined up. These awesome eighties songs are perfect for your night of terror and treats. They range from...
