What Song Most Encapsulates the 1980s? (1 Viewer)

[Saintman2884]

Can’t believe this thread is eight pages in and no one has mentioned this one…

I think System Shock mentioned it in page 2 about how "Born in the USA" revived patriotism in the USA when President Reagan referenced it to honor Vietnam vets at a speech during the 1984 presidential election campaign after open signs of patriotism had declined significantly during the 1960's-70's. Ironically, "Born in the U.S.A." was about the frustrating, bitter, grumbling and sad dead-ends of a former Vietnam veteran who kind of was forced to enlist in the military after getting into trouble with local authorities.

System also mentioned that Depeche Mode's "People are People" was rightfully, seen as an early LGBT anthem in the early 1980's.

 

[DCSaints_Fan]

If we're allowing TV show themes, given its run corresponded exactly with the start and end of the decade, I would have to say



Of course some are much more iconic .. (Miami Vice, A-Team, etc.)

 

[saintmdterps]

Can’t believe this thread is eight pages in and no one has mentioned this one…

I think that's because of the great number of US citizens who completely whiffed on the lyrics and their meaning. Born in the USA is anything but chest-thumping jingo.

 

[Nisey55]

Two strong '80s ear worm entries.

The whole thread is one massive earworm for me, but a fun walk down memory lane nonetheless.
Never a fan of '80's mainstream but somehow on Friday night at the dance clubs it becomes everyones favorite, good times.
Of course all the Kamakazis and occasional line or 2 helped.

I have since become a responsible adult.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Admit it, you do the Carlton dance to it, don't you?

I mostly crib Fly Girls routines

 

[sonicboom]

 

[RaginCajun83]

 

[Madmarsha]

I mostly crib Fly Girls routines

You could do worse.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

You could do worse.

you've obviously seen my youtube page

 

[Madmarsha]

you've obviously seen my youtube page

Not lately

 

[Nisey55]

If you have MTV classic, it's currently want my 80's.
They have been running the full gamut.

 

[Nisey55]

Currently Phil Collins Against the odds.

 

[saintmdterps]

No hair metal?

 

[saintmdterps]

No hair metal?