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!

1986 is high school graduation for me, Lisa, and that is one scary list. [link]

There are maybe 2 songs in the top 10 that wouldn't send me running out the door.

1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own , Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted To Love, Robert Palmer