Great Music from the 80's and 90's

[joyshirley]

Hi, everyone

It seems a few of us are agreed that the 70's produced fab songs, perhaps the best songs ever, but there were heaps of brilliant songs released during the 80's and 90's as well. A time when my children came along in quick succession leading to an inclusion in my list of faves of some of the songs my children were enjoying throughout their childhood years in the 80's and 90's.

As with the 70's music thread, feel free to list faves, post you tube clips and chat about the music we enjoyed back then and still enjoy today. Just remember to check when your songs were released as we now have threads for the 60's, the 70's and this one in which to post our faves.

Have fun!

 

[joyshirley]

I'll get the ball rolling with this song which is my special song for my eldest son. It was released the year he was born.

 

[joyshirley]

And this one is my special song for my younger son. It was released the year he was born and was a massive hit here in New Zealand.

 

[teresa]

Joyshirley, thank you!!

You read my mind. I KNEW someone was going to do this. It's outstanding.

 

[joyshirley]

Hi, spice

No worries. I guess this means you have plenty of faves from these years, eh?

 

[teresa]

no, not me....

HINT: Red Rocks

 

[KevinC1129]

 

[KevinC1129]

 

[Chesterton]

Sorry, couldn't decide.

 

[teresa]

@KevinC1129 "I can't believe the news today. I can't close my eyes and make it go away. How long, how long will we sing this song?"

thank you for posting that!

fan?

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

Now there was great crossover music in the 80's and 90's but the 80's gave birth to the hip hop genre too. It was the (imho) decade in which R&B began to take a back seat to to the new kid on the block(hip hop).

 

[teresa]

@Handmaid for Jesus -off topic, but do you enjoy the hip hop style of dance, especially when they have the kids do it? Here is a young people's hip hop dance ministry in Hawaii

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

...and love songs! Ummm. This one always makes me feel good about being a woman, even today. I went to see them in concert and when they performed this tune, I nearly swooned!

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

@Handmaid for Jesus -off topic, but do you enjoy the hip hop style of dance, especially when they have the kids do it? Here is a young people's hip hop dance ministry in Hawaii

I am not fond of it. But, if it ministers to someone, and they are saved, I am not against it.

 

[Handmaid for Jesus]

I enjoyed the groups but the newer ones did not have staying power. Here is a young group that I really liked, but they didn't last long. The members went on to solo careers.

 

[Chesterton]

 

[joyshirley]

I didn't really start listening to U2 until well into the 2000's, Kevin. But when I heard this song, it immediately went onto my list of 'will never forget' songs.

I love the way this song starts and Bono's voice is superb.

 

[joyshirley]

This is the other U2 song I love and this vid is so cool.

Again, love the way this song starts too.

 

[KevinC1129]

@KevinC1129 "I can't believe the news today. I can't close my eyes and make it go away. How long, how long will we sing this song?"

thank you for posting that!

fan?

Absolutely! When you mentioned Red Rocks, it triggered a lot of memories. That was when they were at their best, in my opinion, before they become super popular.

 

[joyshirley]

...and love songs! Ummm. This one always makes me feel good about being a woman, even today. I went to see them in concert and when they performed this tune, I nearly swooned!

How cool that you saw them in concert, Handmaid! Awesome! Speaking of love songs, I love the song 'Endless Love' and though Lionel Ritchie is one cool singer, I have to admit I really like Luther Vandross' cover.

I was sad to see he passed away at such a young age. God blessed him with such a beautiful voice.