I don't really remember the even/unevenness of the ep.
I do remember the sudden pop culture references, which did jar with what we knew about the characters. But yeah, Wallace's death was freakin' traumatic.
Just a little caper, you know
Gotta give props where props are due.
basking in the Crowded House love
I was just thinking the other day that "Fall At Your Feet" might be one of the most perfect pop songs ever.
Thanks. I'm kind of a fiend for the props, actually. It's kind of a disorder.
1988:
12. Wishing Well, Terence Trent d'Arby
27. Father Figure, George Michael
35. Hazy Shade Of Winter, Bangles
39. Red Red Wine, UB40
58. Sign Your Name, Terence Trent d'Arby
65. New Sensation, INXS
70. Don't Be Cruel, Cheap Trick
76. Fast Car, Tracy Chapman
95. Never Tear Us Apart, INXS
Oh, what the heck. 1982:
3. I Love Rock N' Roll, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
5. Centerfold, J. Geils Band
6. Don't You Want M, Human League
11. Tainted Love, Soft Cell
16. 867-5309 (Jenny), Tommy Tutone
23. Shake It Up, Cars
25. We Got The Beat, Go-Go's
42. Pac-man Fever, Buckner and Garcia
49. Freeze-frame, J. Geils Band
53. Caught Up In You, 38 Special
56. Hooked On Classics, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
63. Our Lips Are Sealed, Go-Go's
67. I Ran, A Flock Of Seagulls
68. Somebody's Baby, Jackson Browne
78. Crimson And Clover, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
79. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Police
87. Vacation, Go-Go's
88. (Oh) Pretty Woman, Van Halen
91. Kids In America, Kim Wilde
I'm telling you 1982-83 were stellar years for pop music. I have many from Jon's list on my iPod.
One of my favorite songs ever. No one does longing like Neil Finn.
See also his classic Split Enz song "I Got You."
1985:
2. Like A Virgin, Madonna
5. I Feel For You, Chaka Khan
22. Part-Time Lover, Stevie Wonder
39. We Belong, Pat Benatar
43. Freeway Of Love, Aretha Franklin
51. Raspberry Beret, Prince and The Revolution
56. Obsession, Animotion
70. Would I Lie To You?, Eurythmics
82. I'm On Fire, Bruce Springsteen
91. Jungle Of Love, The Time
A lot of these are because I'm extremely lazy about changing the station.
Hec! Thanks so much for the music that arrived in the mail yesterday. I'm just about to listen. I'll have to figure out a treat to send back out your way soon.
also...for kicks
1986
15. West End Girls, Pet Shop Boys
19. Kiss, Prince and The Revolution
22. Holding Back The Years, Simply Red
25. Human, Human League
27. Take My Breath Away, Berlin
28. Rock Me Amadeus, Falco
29. Papa Don't Preach, Madonna
30. You Give Love A Bad Name, Bon Jovi
35. Live To Tell, Madonna
41. True Colors, Cyndi Lauper
43. What Have You Done For Me Lately, Janet Jackson
44. No One Is To Blame, Howard Jones
49. Walk Of Life, Dire Straits
53. If You Leave, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
55. The Sweetest Taboo, Sade
58. Nasty, Janet Jackson
59. Take Me Home Tonight, Eddie Money
61. All Cried Out, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam With Full Force
64. Perfect Way, Scritti Politti
66. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A., John Cougar Mellencamp
72. Small Town, John Cougar Mellencamp
76. True Blue, Madonna
78. Life In A Northern Town, Dream Academy
80. Sleeping Bag, ZZ Top
81. Tonight She Comes, Cars
83. A Love Bizarre, Sheila E.
89. Walk This Way, Run-D.M.C.
huh. That's kind of a lot. I would change the station on most if they came on repeatedly but once or twice a year I'd keep 'em on and sing along!