"West End Girls" is a song by pop duo Pet Shop Boys. It was written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe and was their first hit, reaching number one in the US and UK in 1986.
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Does this need introduction? Quintessential DD from the 80s (1982)! This is the song "Rio" from the album with the same title by that band called Duran Duran. More on this video... The following... continue reading
posted by Issykitty
Quintessential Duran, Sifters! I cannot believe this hadn't been sifted. This is an old fav from Duran Duran during their heyday from their 2nd album titled "Rio", and I probably don't need to go on... continue reading
posted by Issykitty
Suzanne Vega's song lyrics in "Luka" come from the viewpoint of abused little boy. The album is "Solitude Standing," which was released in 1987. It's my favorite song of hers, and I hope you'll enjoy!
posted by Issykitty



You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, when I met you. I picked you out, I shook you up, and turned you around; turned you into someone new. Now five years later on you've got the world at... continue reading
posted by Woland
Originally released on their 1982 'Saints and Sinners' album, it was re-recorded for their 1987 album 'Whitensake'. The 1987 version is better known as it hit number one on the Billboard charts in October of 1987. ... continue reading
posted by firefly
Because there's a full moon tonight ;) And CCR is one of my favorites... this performance is Live @ Woodstock... enjoy!
posted by raven


Creedence Clearwater Revival on the Ed Sullivan show on 03/09/1969. "Proud Mary" is a song written by American singer and guitarist John Fogerty. It was first recorded by rock band Creedence Clearwater... continue reading
posted by Zifnab


Another "I can't believe this hasn't been posted yet" posts. From their 1982 album 'Screaming For Vengeance', this song and this video both became metal anthems, and also Judas Priest's biggest hit. ... continue reading
posted by kronosposeidon

According to Wikipedia, Robin Scott (aka known as M) was a producer and musician, and the song was written as his resume of twenty-five years of pop music and being in the music business since 1954.
posted by dotdude
Phish at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC, 5/23/00
posted by Gratefulmom
A shortened version of Waste by Phish. Pulled from the documentary Bittersweet Motel.
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