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

I graduated in 1980.

1. Call Me, Blondie

2. Another Brick In The Wall, Pink Floyd

3. Magic, Olivia Newton-John

4. Rock With You, Michael Jackson

5. Do That To Me One More Time, Captain and Tennille

6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Queen

7. Coming Up, Paul McCartney

8. Funkytown, Lipps, Inc.

9. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me, Billy Joel

10. The Rose, Bette Midler

11. Escape (The Pina Colada Song), Rupert Holmes

12. Cars, Gary Numan

13. Cruisin', Smokey Robinson

14. Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl, Spinners

15. Lost In Love, Air Supply

16. Little Jeannie, Elton John

17. Ride Like The Wind, Cristopher Cross

18. Upside Down, Diana Ross

19. Please Don't Go, K.C. and The Sunshine Band

20. Babe, Styx

A lot for the hipsters not to like, there.

The music video for Yo La Tengo's "Sugarcube" could well be the Funniest. Music Video. Ever. [link]

Not only does it feature the Mr. Show guys, but there's a theremin reference at 2:22 into it.

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

oh yeah that top 10 was baaaaaaad.

Huh...I would have figured "The Pina Colada Song" to be older, because it was also on my "First Pop Songs I memorized" list. Sorry, Fred, if that makes you feel old.