Worst 80s Song

[colchar]

Although every decade has had its share of lousy songs/music, I think we can all agree that the 80s hold the distinction of being the worst of the lot. So I was wondering, what would everyone vote for as the worst tune of the 80s? You know the one – the song that makes you want to puncture your eardrums with a screwdriver the instant you hear it. Or, if you can’t name just one, give us your top three.

[hurleyfor3]

"In the Air Tonight," Phil Collins or Genesis or whatever

Edit: Oh, you meant this to be a poll. I don't think I've heard a few of those songs since the 1980s, and songs are annoying only if people play them.

[hc5duke]

"In the Air Tonight," Phil Collins or Genesis or whatever

If by worst you mean the best, then yes I agree

[colchar]

Edit: Oh, you meant this to be a poll. I don't think I've heard a few of those songs since the 1980s, and songs are annoying only if people play them.

I was adding a poll but everyone is free to list their own choices as well.

[aimo]

I actually like all those songs. What can I say? I was 13 in 1983.

I vote for Mr. Roboto.

[EarlJam]

I gotta admit, I loved me some Tears for Fears and Shout. Then one guy left, and they became only Fears.....or Tears.

I went with Eye of the Tiger. I think I used to sort of kind of like that song too but I heard it the other day and wow. Cheese. Plus, it was Survivor and they sucked.

-EarlJam, who will now await a post from a former member of Survivor calling me a douchebag.

[hc5duke]

Can I nominate a fictional 80s song?

Robin Sparkles - Let's Go to the Mall

Marshall: This is the 90s, why does it look like 1986?
Robin: The 80s didn't come to Canada 'til like '93.

[colchar]

Can I nominate a fictional 80s song?

Robin Sparkles - Let's Go to the Mall

Marshall: This is the 90s, why does it look like 1986?
Robin: The 80s didn't come to Canada 'til like '93.

I should've added some Debbie Gibson to the poll. I could also have added anything by Tiffany.

[EarlJam]

I know we could all add to the list of candidates for worst 80s song, but I just HAD to throw this one out there. It's stuck in my head now. Damn you Colchar!

"Wake my up, before you Go Go! I'm not hanging on a lively yo-yo!"

"It's cold outside, but it's warm in bed, let's stay home, and eat some molded bread!"

Or something like that.

WHAM. Wake me up before you Go-Go.

Lordy have mercy on my ying yang.

-EarlJam

[hurleyfor3]

I couldn't stand any of the cheese metal bands, but I realize others disagree.

I should've added some Debbie Gibson to the poll. I could also have added anything by Tiffany.

Debbie was merely bland (but certainly talented; I think she still acts). Tiffany was downright gawd-awful, however. If I were to have stepped on our family cat's tail in those days, the result would have been far more melodious than anything Tiffany could put out.

[EarlJam]

I couldn't stand any of the cheese metal bands, but I realize others disagree.



Debbie was merely bland (but certainly talented; I think she still acts). Tiffany was downright gawd-awful, however.

I do not believe Survivor is even good enough to be labeled a cheesy metal band. They were something in-between a pop band and a hard rock band. Kind of like Loverboy, though Loverboy was better, but not by much.

Did I just give Loverboy some credit? What the hell?

-EarlJam

[hurleyfor3]

I do not believe Survivor is even good enough to be labeled a cheesy metal band. They were something in-between a pop band and a hard rock band. Kind of like Loverboy, though Loverboy was better, but not by much.

Did I just give Loverboy some credit? What the hell?

-EarlJam

Nah, the cheese-metal period was like 1987-91, then Nirvana and Pearl Jam saved us.

Loverboy at least kicked the crap out of REO Speedwagon.

[EarlJam]

Nah, the cheese-metal period was like 1987-91, then Nirvana and Pearl Jam saved us.

Loverboy at least kicked the crap out of REO Speedwagon.

Agreed. REO Suckwagon.

-EarlJam

[hurleyfor3]

REO Speedwagon is apparently still around and has a Web site. I'm deathly afraid to look at it, however, because I'm at work and don't want to have some crappy soft-rock 80s song playing on my computer.

EDIT: Speaking of the 80s, I just became Quin Snyder. Beats being Dee Snider.

[colchar]

Did I just give Loverboy some credit? What the hell?

Yes you did. I'm guessing you got some interesting reponses in your home narcotics thread and have been sampling the results.

[colchar]

Nah, the cheese-metal period was like 1987-91, then Nirvana and Pearl Jam saved us.

There was nothing good about grunge, especially Nirvana.

Loverboy at least kicked the crap out of REO Speedwagon.

Oh c'mon. You're picking Loverboy over cheesy 80s power-ballads?

[micah75]

Don't worry, be happy.

I remember quitting a job around that time, being in transition, and spending a few months doing temp work before landing another one. What a joke.

[colchar]

Speaking of the 80s, I just became Quin Snyder. Beats being Dee Snider.

But I'm betting Dee had more fun than Quin!!!

[colchar]

Don't worry, be happy.

I hate you for reminding me of that song.

[Lavabe]

TUSK straddles the 1979/1980 continuum.

MUCH more disturbing is the lack of reference to:
Flock of Seagulls: I Ran
Men Without Hats: Safety Dance
Rick Springfield: Jesse's Girl
Men At Work: ANYTHING they did

I went with Survivor.

Sorry for the rant. I have to Wang Chung tonight! Guess I'll wear my sunglasses at night.
Cheers,
Lavabe