Archive for 80’s music

Oh, Hello There, Thursday

Posted in hello thursday, music, soundtrack to your life, work adventures with tags , , , , , , on September 17, 2009 by thedith

Sometimes, when I’m working with the OBG’s, listening to the soft rock radio station, I get a glimpse into what I’d be like had I come of age in the 70s/80s. 

Song: “One More Try” by George Michael.

What I’ve learned about 1980’s Meredith: I’d totally do George Michael.

It’s Friday!

Posted in Weekend Wars with tags , , , on August 7, 2009 by melsanie

Let’s Dance!

WTFtube

Posted in random, um, what the eff?, wtftube with tags , , , , , , , on July 16, 2009 by thedith

Okay, so there’s a lot of weird stuff on youtube. Given.  But this is maybe the most bizarre video I have ever seen (and once, I youtubed a bunch of Enya videos — have you ever seen an Enya video? Talk about fucked up…).

Anyway, this little gem is Bonnie Tyler singing “Against the Wind”, wearing, what appears to be some type of Medieval wench/pirate outfit.  Meanwhile, in the background, clips from some 1980’s movie about, one can only assume, some parable of Capitalism, nuclear power plants, and…hang gliders?

Okay, Fine, So I Wish This Song Was Written About Me —

Posted in music, rad things with tags , , , , , , , on June 30, 2009 by thedith

what of it?

And like, okay, so I’m not exactly sure what this song is about — so what?

Rad Things

Posted in music, rest in peace, sad news with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 26, 2009 by thedith

Gawker actually stole my idea, or, okay fine just posted it first.  So, I’m not going to even try, when they did it best.  Here are Michael Jackson’s 10 best videos.

Below, the debut of the infamous Moonwalk

Michael Jackson’s Epic Music Videos [Gawker]

A Little Something to Help You Through the Work Day

Posted in music, work adventures, you should like this with tags , , , , , , , , , , on June 25, 2009 by thedith

I Could Listen to This All Night Long — All Nii-ight

Posted in i like this, servicey with tags , , , , , on June 23, 2009 by thedith

Lionel Richie doesn’t get any respect.  What’s up with that? Is it because once upon a time he used to dress

Lionel Richie and the Commodores

Lionel Richie and the Commodores

like this?

Or maybe it’s because he raised this?

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

Regardless, all this Lionel Richie discrimination is totally unfair, because, as corny as he is, there is no way you can listen to one of his songs without smiling.  I’m sorry, it just can’t be done.  You try singing “you’re once, twice, three-ee tii-iimes a lay-ed-dee” without flashin’ a little smile.

The Lionel Richie is Actually Awesome song collection is way too long and extensive to list here, but here’s my favorite:

Why Did This Song Just Pop Into My Head?

Posted in what the eff? with tags , , , on June 13, 2009 by thedith

Seriously, what’s wrong with me?

Ending the Weekend on a High

Posted in i like this with tags , on May 31, 2009 by melsanie

Okay, but, Why?

Posted in music, television, um with tags , , , , , , on May 8, 2009 by thedith

Old Men New Kids on the Block were on the Today Show this morning.  It was like watching a Celebrex commercial.  You know how there’s been a revival to bring the 80’s back? I think this appearance just killed that revival…