tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:18:21 +00001984198519861987The Cure198219831989Depeche ModeKing of Wishful ThinkingMike FrancisTears for Fearsa-ha(I Just) Died in Your Arms197619791980198119901992Always Something There to Remind MeAmii StewartBilly IdolBilly JoelBoy's Don't CryChina CrisisCutting CrewDancing With MyselfDon't You (Forget About Me)Duran DuranEverybody Wants to Rule the WorldFriday I'm In LoveFriendsGeneral PublicGo WestHumanHuman LeagueI Melt With YouJohnny Hates JazzLet Me InLovesongMartin GoreMaster and ServantMichael JacksonModern EnglishMore to LoseNaked EyesNew OrderOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkPet Shop BoysRicky GervaisRock With YouSecretSeona DancingSex PistolsShattered DreamShoutSimple MindsStarshipSuburbiaTake on MeTendernessThe ReflexThe Sun Always Shines on T.V.True FaithU2We Built This CityWe Didn't Start the FireWith or Without YouReminiscing the Haunting 80's Greatest New Wave Songs, Hits, Bands and the Eighties New Wave Music Videos. Listen to Classic New Wave Punk, New Wave Rock and New Wave Pop Bands of the 80's Wavehttp://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-2907393967854227202Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:40:00 +00002009-09-16T20:51:04.147-07:001985a-haThe Sun Always Shines on T.V."The Sun Always Shines on T.V." is another new wave hit song by a-ha, released in 1985 from their debut album "Hunting High and Low". "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." peaked at #20 in the US Billboards Hot 100, #1 in both the British Singles Chart and Irish Singles Chart.The Sun Always Shines on T.V. Lyrics Touch meHow can it beBelieve meThe sun always shines on t.v.Hold meClose to your heartTouchhttp://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/09/sun-always-shines-on-tv-ha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-3809192063549072934Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:14:00 +00002009-09-02T00:25:11.601-07:001987Johnny Hates JazzShattered Dream"Shattered Dreams" by the British group Johnny Hates Jazz. The band's debut single was a successful hit. The song peaked at #5 1987 for three weeks and a total of 16 weeks in the charts. Shattered Dream LyricsSo much for your promisesThey died the day you let me goCaught up in a web of liesBut it was just too late to knowI thought it was youWho would stand by my sideAnd now youve given me, given http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/09/shattered-dream-johnny-hates-jazz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-2975014904282416344Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:51:00 +00002009-09-02T00:08:42.297-07:001985Don't You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds"Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a song by Simple Minds in 1984 and was the soundtrack for the film The Breakfast Club. This track was so famous during it's time and was considered "a defining song of the 1980's." This song was the band's only #1 hit on the U.S. Top Rock Tracks chart and also reached the U.S. Billboards Hot 100 charts at #1, holding on for three weeks. The single peaked at #7 on http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/09/dont-you-forget-about-me-simple-minds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-4308546057864296174Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:26:00 +00002009-09-01T23:35:58.835-07:00(I Just) Died in Your Arms1986Cutting Crew"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" is a song by Nick Van Eede his band, Cutting Crew in 1986. This was their most successful hit which peaked at #1 in the U.S, Norway and Canada. (I Just) Died in Your Arms LyricsOh I, I just died in your arms tonightIt must have been something you saidI just died in your arms tonightI keep looking for something I can't getBroken hearts lie all around meAnd I don't see http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-just-died-in-your-arms-cutting-crew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-8144009463367846582Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:40:00 +00002009-09-06T04:42:58.301-07:001987New OrderTrue Faith"True Faith" is a single by the English new wave band New Order in 1987. The single reached #4 in the U.K. in its release in the same year. In the United States, the song True Faith was New Order's first Top 40 hit which peaked at #32 in the charts.True Faith Lyrics I feel so extraordinarySomethings got a hold on meI get this feeling Im in motionA sudden sense of libertyI dont care cause Im not http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/09/true-faith-new-order.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-9178346139831820508Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:36:00 +00002009-08-31T22:45:32.807-07:001984Duran DuranThe Reflex"The Reflex" by Duran Duran is the 11th single from the album Seven and the Ragged Tiger released on April 16, 1984. The song was Duran Duran's 2nd and last single to make it to the top of the U.K. singles chart, it also made the #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on June 1984The Reflex Lyrics"You've gone too far this time"But I'm dancing on the valentineI tell you somebody's fooling aroundWith my http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/reflex-duran-duran.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-8851748860419568942Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:13:00 +00002009-08-31T22:28:51.859-07:001989LovesongThe Cure"Lovesong" is a song by the 80's English rock band The Cure with their singer Robert Smith, the song was released from the album Disintegration in 1989. This song was the band's only top ten pop hit and was in the top 20 in the U.K. charts.Lovesong LyricsWhenever I'm alone with youYou make me feel like I am home againWhenever I'm alone with youYou make me feel like I am whole againWhenever I'm http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/lovesong-cure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-6996951108091616567Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:49:00 +00002009-08-31T22:03:43.537-07:001981Billy IdolDancing With Myself"Dancing with Myself" is a hit single by Generation X and later was simply called "Gen-X" released in 1981 by Tony James and Billy Idol. The song "Dancing With Myself" in 1981 peaked the UK Singles Chart at #62 and the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at #2.Dancing With Myself LyricsOn the floor of tokyoOr down in london town to go, goWith the record selectionWith the mirror http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/dancing-with-myself-billy-idol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-8113335092983431967Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:59:00 +00002009-08-26T01:09:42.624-07:001983China CrisisKing of Wishful Thinking"Wishful Thinking" by English pop group China Crisis, in 1984 the song reached #9 in the UK charts. Definitely a classic new wave 80's music. The music video is so 80's as well. Those days are probably the icon of that era...very nostalgic. Wishful Thinking LyricsIt's time we should talk about itThere's no secrets kept in hereForgive me for askingNow wipe away your tearsAnd if I wish to stop it http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/wishful-thinking-china-crisis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-948203057879417919Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:45:00 +00002009-08-26T00:02:12.446-07:001984ShoutTears for Fears"Shout" by the British band Tears for Fears reached 6th in the UK Top 40 hit, topping at #4 in January 1985. In the U.S., Shout reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 3, 1985 and held the spot for three weeks. "Shout" eventually became one of the most successful pop songs of 1985. This song also reached the Top 10 in 25 different nations worldwide, making Tears for Fears one of the top http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/shout-tears-for-fears.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-8661827281543119866Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:13:00 +00002009-08-25T23:21:41.691-07:001985Orchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkSecret"Secret" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark was released in 1985 as a single from their album Crush. Secret by OMD peaked at #63 in the U.S. charts and made the top 40 in the UK at #34.Secret LyricsI got a secret and I can�t explainAll the time, I�ve waited for this dayAll along I was never in doubtI always knew it would never get outThere are things that I cannot tellAnd there are things that http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/secret-orchestral-manoeuvres-in-dark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-6603997812141794982Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:54:00 +00002009-08-25T23:04:20.203-07:001976Sex PistolsAnarchy In the U.K. LyricsRight ! NOW ! ha ha ha ha haI am an antichristI am an anarchistDon't know what I want butI know how to get itI wanna destroy the passer by cos II wanna BE anarchy !No dogs bodyAnarchy for the U.K it's coming sometime and maybeI give a wrong time stop a trafic lineyour future dream is a shopping scheme cos II wanna BE anarchy !In the cityHow Many ways to get what you http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/anarchy-in-uk-sex-pistols.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-2395301817033416315Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:42:00 +00002009-08-25T22:50:07.630-07:001980Boy's Don't CryThe CureBoys Don't Cry by the The Cure was the debut single from the album "Boys Don't Cry", It was released in 1980. The album was included on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, ranked number 442.Boys Don't Cry LyricsI would say I'm sorryIf I thought that it would change your mindBut I know that this timeI've said too muchBeen too unkindI try to laugh about itCover it http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/boys-dont-cry-cure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-1379850359079326239Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:25:00 +00002009-08-25T22:36:51.005-07:001992Friday I'm In LoveThe Cure"Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure won the award for the European Viewer's Choice for Best Music Video at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Friday I'm in Love LyricsI don't care if Monday's blueTuesday's grey and Wednesday tooThursday I don't care about youIt's Friday, I'm in loveMonday you can fall apartTuesday, Wednesday break my heartOh, Thursday doesn't evenhttp://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/friday-im-n-love-cure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-6607318382112063192Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:04:00 +00002009-08-25T05:22:31.838-07:001979Michael JacksonRock With You"Rock with You" by Michael Jackson was released November 3, 1979 from the the album Off the Wall. Rock with you reached the #1 spot in the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was the fourth biggest single of 1980. This is one of my personal favorite.Rock With You LyricsGirl, close your eyesLet that rhythm, get into to youDon't try to fight itThere ain't nothin' that you can doRelax your mindLay back http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/08/rock-with-you-michael-jackson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-9175737022537864074Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:19:00 +00002009-06-15T05:34:15.740-07:001982I Melt With YouModern English"I Melt with You" by the British new wave band Modern English is from the album After the Snow, the song reached #78 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1983 and #7 on the Billboard's Top Tracks. "I Melt With You" ranked #39 on VH1's 100 greatest song of the 80's and gained popularity due to its MTV airplays in 1983. I Melt with You LyricsMoving forward using all my breathMaking love to you was never second http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/06/modern-english-i-melt-with-you-1982.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-6736491632417915517Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:06:00 +00002009-08-19T00:19:31.690-07:001986Pet Shop BoysSuburbia"Suburbia" by UK synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys was released and remixed as the fourth single from the album Please in 1986 and became the band's second UK Top 10 hit, peaking at number 8, Germany #2, Switzerland #3, Sweden #6 and Austria #9Suburbia LyricsLost in the high street, where the dogs runRoaming suburban boysMothers got a hairdo to be doneShe says theyre too old for toysStood by the bus http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/06/suburbia-pet-shop-boys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-4565356822771229045Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:59:00 +00002009-08-26T00:21:53.268-07:001983Always Something There to Remind MeNaked EyesBritish synth/pop band Naked Eyes version of the song "Always Something There to Remind Me" in 1983 certainly made them to be always reminded of the 80's era. The song "Always Something There to Remind Me" made the U.S. Hot 100 at #8 and the UK Singles Chart at #59.Always Something There to Remind Me LyricsI walk along the city streets you used to walk along with meAnd every step I take reminds http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/06/always-something-there-to-remind-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-5531181519647502357Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:58:00 +00002009-08-19T00:28:41.813-07:001984General PublicTendernessTenderness - General Public"Tenderness" General Public's song from their album All the Rage, produced by I.R.S. Records. The song's lyrics tell about a man who really needs tenderness to feel like a man. It was one of the band's first singles. The single cover of the extended versions has a sentence reading "words like conviction can turn into a sentence".It was featured in the 1985 movie Weird http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/06/general-public-tenderness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-920875264119911511Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:46:00 +00002009-06-15T05:18:34.576-07:001984Depeche ModeMaster and ServantDepeche Mode's "Master and Servant" went up to #9 in the UK single chart. Released on August 20, 1984 from the Some Great Reward album. A classic new wave song that brings back the 80's. Master and Servant LyricsTheres a new gameWe like to play you seeA game with added realityYou treat me like a dogGet me down on my kneesWe call it master and servantWe call it master and servantIts a lot like http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/06/master-and-servant-depeche-mode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-8407287050504095683Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:10:00 +00002009-06-05T05:28:22.569-07:001987U2With or Without YouU2's With or Without You came from the album, The Joshua Tree in 1987. It was definitely the band's most popular song. No wonder it was the groups first US #1 hit, and was stuck there for three weeks. U2's With or Without You also climbed the charts of the Billboard Top 100, reaching number 1. To immortalize the song, Rolling Stone Magazine named U2's With or Without You at #131 of the 500 http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2009/06/with-or-without-you-u2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-4502840552898450777Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:22:00 +00002008-11-10T08:07:39.431-08:001990Go WestKing of Wishful Thinking"King of Wishful Thinking" by British pop band Go West. This song became the groups biggest hit ever. The hit single peaked at number 8 in the US during the Summer of 1990. It charted inside the UK Top 20, reaching number 18. "King of Wishful Thinking" was part of the original soundtrack of the blockbuster movie "Pretty Woman" starred by Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. One of my personal http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2008/11/king-of-wishful-thinking-go-west.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-6501104751119940173Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:34:00 +00002008-11-09T01:00:53.251-08:001984Depeche ModeMartin Gore"Somebody" by Depeche Mode have emerged as probably the most successful and most influential new wave group. "Somebody" is the first single with Martin Gore as lead vocals, and only one of three. Depeche Mode accroding to EMI sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. This song just makes you shiver for reason."Somebody" Lyrics (heartbeat and background sounds)I want somebody to shareShare the http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2008/11/somebody-depeche-mode.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-7767851531682003187Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:49:00 +00002008-10-10T19:18:44.427-07:001985StarshipWe Built This City"We Built This City" by Starship peaked at no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on November 16, 1985. There are lots of mixed comments about the lyrics, video, melody and the artists themselves. Never the less, it made the no. 1 on the U.S. chart. Listen and see for yourselves."We Built This City" Lyrics We built this cityWe built this city on rock and rollWe built this cityWe built this city on http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2008/10/we-built-this-city-starship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6661269756787576844.post-6758993084723224458Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:29:00 +00002008-10-10T18:41:02.126-07:001989Billy JoelWe Didn't Start the FireJoel explained that he wrote this song due to his interest in history. He commented that he would have wanted to be a history teacher if he had not become a musician. Unlike most of Joel's songs, the lyrics were written before the melody, owing to the somewhat unusual style of the song. Nevertheless, the song was a huge commercial success and provided Billy Joel with his third Billboard #1 hit."http://new-wave80s.blogspot.com/2008/10/we-didnt-start-fire-bill-joel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0