Daily Eighties

Regeneration Tour Special

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:32:52 -0700

I'm going to see the Regeneration Tour this evening, if the rain lightens up a bit. In celebration, here are some of my favorite videos from the bands that will be playing. Human League: Naked Eyes: A Flock of Seagulls: ABC: ...

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Squeeze - Black Coffee In Bed

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:34:43 -0700

It's been far too long since I've posted here. Since last time, I went to see Duran Duran in concert for their Red Carpet Massacre tour - and had a complete blast. I'm hoping to see the Regeneration tour (with Human League, Naked Eyes, A Flock ...

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Dear God by XTC

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:58:14 -0700

Although I don't agree with the religious philosophy of the song, I think Dear God by XTC is a very well-crafted song. I had never seen the video for it until recently, and was pleased to discover that the video adds to the song and is very well ...

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Happy Birthday, Heather!

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:08:06 -0800

This one's especially for Heather on her birthday: Simon looks particularly hot in this one. :) Year: 1981 Posted by: Celeste

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Love Stinks by J. Geils Band

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:29:26 -0800

I've been trying to come up with a video for how I feel about having the flu this week. The one that Immediately came to mind was "Jeopardy" by Greg Kihn Band, but that video is notably absent from YouTube at present. Instead, I'll take inspira...

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Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:52:37 -0800

In honor of the total lunar eclipse happening tonight, here's one of the cheesy greats from the eighties: Makes you want to teach in a haunted boys' school, doesn't it? Year: 1983 Posted by: Celeste

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Physical by Olivia Newton-John

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:52:30 -0800

Here's a little something to get you inspired for your New Year's weight loss resolution: I definitely resemble the heavy guys more than the fit ones right now (except, you know, for the gender traits.) Year: 1981 Posted by: Celeste

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Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:21:43 -0800

I'm a couple of days late with this, but since it's still within the 12 days, here's a Christmas video: So many 80's British pop icons in one room - my head may explode! (In case you didn't recognize them, I caught at least the following: Sting,...

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Brain Radio: Fortress Around Your Heart by Sting

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:43:16 -0800

I just dearly adore this song: I had forgotten about this second version: Sting at one of his hottest moments. Year: 1985 Posted by: Celeste

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Point of No Return by Nu Shooz

nobody@vox.com(dailyeighties) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:27:29 -0800

Here on *ahem* monthlyeighties, we aim to keep you just barely interested in maybe peeking at the blog every few years... In any case, this song popped abruptly into my head in the shower this morning, demanding to be recognized and let out into ...

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