80's bands, singles and cover versions.

5 Mar 2007

Quote by jaymar
Blimey - what a load of good memories...I used to DJ at a Blitz/New Romantic club in the 80s so I've got loads of stuff from then.

Aaah the new romantic era, Adam and the Ants was the look wasn't it? correct me if I'm wrong, was it the long frilly sleeves and general attire that gave the new romantic it's name.
Can anyone remember "the Hitman and Her" usually on a Friday night back late 80's early 90's?? cool

Hitman and Her!! LOL - I used to watch this when I came back from clubbing, much the worse for wear and usually with a kebab in hand (or down my shirt)...what was that awful "on the pull" game they used to play? And the endless drivel talk from the girls loo as well? Michaela Strachan....whatever happened to her? Do you also remember Clive (the black dancer that used to wear the day-glo wigs)?
And yes, frilly shirts....lots of tartan (or black in the latter period), wedge blond haircuts with a crimson section underneath for blokes, fan earrings, the dance where you held hands and air-kissed as you lifted your knees across each other's waists, dancing on your own in front of the best mirror on the dancefloor whilst sucking your lips in....do I remember more than is considered healthy?
<sings> "Yes, ah remember eet well" </sings>

5 Mar 2007

Quote by Mallock2006

Can anyone remember "the Hitman and Her" usually on a Friday night back late 80's early 90's??

Pete and Michaela....
Watched it every week
:thumbup: yes that's them, brill wasn't it? late night, full up on Vodka and Fresh Orange and a pizza in hand, HM & H and happy days! lol

5 Mar 2007

Quote by McrM4M-pvtOK
Blimey - what a load of good memories...I used to DJ at a Blitz/New Romantic club in the 80s so I've got loads of stuff from then.

Aaah the new romantic era, Adam and the Ants was the look wasn't it? correct me if I'm wrong, was it the long frilly sleeves and general attire that gave the new romantic it's name.
Can anyone remember "the Hitman and Her" usually on a Friday night back late 80's early 90's?? cool

Hitman and Her!! LOL - I used to watch this when I came back from clubbing, much the worse for wear and usually with a kebab in hand (or down my shirt)...what was that awful "on the pull" game they used to play? And the endless drivel talk from the girls loo as well? Michaela Strachan....whatever happened to her? Do you also remember Clive (the black dancer that used to wear the day-glo wigs)?
And yes, frilly shirts....lots of tartan (or black in the latter period), wedge blond haircuts with a crimson section underneath for blokes, fan earrings, the dance where you held hands and air-kissed as you lifted your knees across each other's waists, dancing on your own in front of the best mirror on the dancefloor whilst sucking your lips in....do I remember more than is considered healthy?
<sings> "Yes, ah remember eet well" </sings>
No but I remember watching it one weekend with my pals, .. and there on the dance floor strutting his stuff like Rik Astley was my ex boyfriend! and to make matters worse he couldn't dance when we were together but he had taken dance lessons since! haha

6 Mar 2007

loved the early 80's music like madness,the jam,blomdie,roxy music,the specials and all that 2 tone stuff and so many others but as for the 80's after 86 well words fail me complete boll*x most of it and its gone downhill ever since but each to there own i guess just go get ya ears syringed .anyhoo as for covers of the 80's i liked siouxsie and the banshees version of dear prudence and also the far corporations version of stairway to heaven

6 Mar 2007

I dont know where to start with 80's bands there were so many good ones. Some that suck around some that didn't but if we are talking cover versions then for me
Placebo's version of Kate Bush Running up that hill is out of this world

6 Mar 2007

Quote by the_Laird
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Placebo's version of Kate Bush Running up that hill is out of this world

Very strange. :shock: Countess and I were only talking about this yesterday. confused

Just outside the 80's, but Placebos version of Dapeche Modes I Feel You is great as well.
I'm also a Marilyn Manson fan and his cover of Depeche Modes Own Personal Jesus rocks as does his version of Tainted Love by Soft Cell (which is also a cover. The original was by Gloria Jones, Marc Bolans Mrs.). Not too sure about his cover of Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics though.

6 Mar 2007

Quote by easy
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Placebo's version of Kate Bush Running up that hill is out of this world

Very strange. :shock: Countess and I were only talking about this yesterday. confused

Just outside the 80's, but Placebos version of Dapeche Modes I Feel You is great as well.
I'm also a Marilyn Manson fan and his cover of Depeche Modes Own Personal Jesus rocks as does his version of Tainted Love by Soft Cell (which is also a cover. The original was by Gloria Jones, Marc Bolans Mrs.). Not too sure about his cover of Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics though.
Spooky eh :shock:
I like mansons versions as well. There is a special edition Placebo cd with cover versions on. I saw them perform Running up that hill live this year and they were incredible.
I'll swap you it for your wife :rascal:
Totally blowing any street cred I may have with todays yoof......
I also like Will Youngs cover of Hey Ya on the live lounge cd

6 Mar 2007

way too many 80's bands
sisters of mercy, the mission, the the, all about eve, spandau ballet, heaven 17, the jam, madness, prince, gary numan, the smiths and loads loads more
one of the best covers i have heard is Lacuna Coil doing depeche mode enjoy the silence, pure class (thanks sleazy)
Earthy xx

6 Mar 2007

good bands that came out of the 8os
Theatre of Hate Spear of Destiny
New Model Army
The Cure
New Order
King Kurt for a bit of fun, It was a great time for alternative Music
The time when Glastonbury was great

6 Mar 2007

I still love New Model Army, Marillion(Steve Hogarth does a great version of Abraham,Martin & John),FYC,I loved the rock side of the 80's

6 Mar 2007

Quote by the_Laird
Spooky eh :shock:
I like mansons versions as well. There is a special edition Placebo cd with cover versions on. I saw them perform Running up that hill live this year and they were incredible.
I'll swap you it for your wife :rascal:

Throw in a tour T-shirt and you've got a deal. :thumbup:

Quote by the_Laird
Totally blowing any street cred I may have with todays yoof......

:shock:

:shock: :? :shock: :? dunno

Quote by the_Laird
I also like Will Young.......

6 Mar 2007

This place is full of old goths and punks. I knew I would fit right in smile

New Model Army were fabulous. I should really consider planning a social...

7 Mar 2007

The new vodaphone advert makes me want to cry.....they do a cover of Blink 182's last song together and they piss all over the quality...they get crap artists to do it....wheres the fucking respect mad

8 Mar 2007

king kurt...wonderful
bowie..did some great stuff in 80's
theatre of hate..brill
spear of destiny....fantastic
clash..excellant
adam and the ants....glorious
cramps.....ace
Devo....wonderous
and my fav all time band
BOW WOW WOW
oh bring back 80's please