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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

10 Songs from the 80s that every kid should know (part one)

Should it make me feel old that I reminisce about 80s music? I can't help it. The music was so fun, so ridiculous. I'm giddy just thinking about The Thompson Twins, Bon Jovi and Skid Row. Not to mention Van Halen, Depeche Mode, Debarge and that cutie Corey Hart.

I bow down to 80s music. I believe deep in my very core that it must live on through our kids to buffer the packaged pop that we hear today. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Justin Timberlake. But I can do without The Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana and this beast called High School Musical.

My list of 80s songs that our kids must know is extensive. So today's Dime Bag starts with part one. Here are the first ten songs, along with their videos, to bring you back to those days when big hair ruled and synthesizers were used to add kick instead of hiding a lead singer's voice. They're corn-dog songs that are so silly younger kids will love them. Older kids? They'll soon be telling their friends, "You have to listen to my parent's oldie's mix!" (I remember saying this exact thing.) Or "Dude, my parent's are killing me with their 80's crap music." (I remember saying this too!).

Okay, here goes:

1. She Blinded Me with Science by Thomas Dolby.


2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell.


3. Mr. Roboto by Styx.

4. Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi.

5. Freakazoid by Midnight Star. (You know you tried poppin' after hearing this song.)
6. Lies Lies Lies by The Thompson Twins.

7. Sister Christian by Night Ranger.

8. I'm Alright, Kenny Loggins.

9. Jeopardy by The Greg Kihn Band
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10. Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield. (Wait, did you seriously think that I'd leave him out?)

Updated: You can also check out another round of 10 Songs from the 80s every kid should know.
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  • Jessica Ashley, Shine staff's Avatar
    Posted by Jessica Ashley, Shine staff Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:43am PDT

    Oh. Mah. Gaw. I love this list. I am going to be obnoxiously 80s jamming all day.

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  • jbirk's Avatar
    Posted by jbirk Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:06pm PDT

    part 1? oh man.

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  • Maura's Avatar
    Posted by Maura Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:43pm PDT

    Wow - you nailed it (except for Midnight Star - What were you thinking??). I can't wait for part 2!! Doesn't this make you want to run out and make a mix tape. Heh - or um mix CD... I meant mix CD! Ugh -no download tunes to your ipod - ya that is what it makes me want to go and do....

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  • The Pixel Architect's Avatar
    Posted by The Pixel Architect Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:47am PDT

    I am getting a vision in my head of you and the boys dancing and singing around the living room, with Jeff shaking his head in the corner. . . . .

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  • Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff's Avatar
    Posted by Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:27am PDT

    Your vision would be accurate:)

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  • JLO's Avatar
    Posted by JLO Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:13pm PDT

    No " Rick Roll " ? :(

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  • Bebe's Avatar
    Posted by Bebe Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:05am PDT

    i love 80's music... build me up buttercup??

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  • Ann H's Avatar
    Posted by Ann H Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:23am PDT

    GREAT list! I am so waiting for BIG hair to make the return

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  • Lorraine's Avatar
    Posted by Lorraine Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:27am PDT

    hey lardog-

    shine rocks.

    d.

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  • Lyvvie's Avatar
    Posted by Lyvvie Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:32am PDT

    Where's "Jack and Diane" By John Cougar (pre Mellencamp) That was an amazing 80's hit!

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