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Printablebboy87 said: SoulAlive said: You would have loved 1984.The 'Thriller' phenomenon was unlike anything I had ever seen.And then,that summer,Prince came out with 'Purple Rain'.It was an incredible time for pop music! I'm glad I was there to witness it.  I wonder... With how Michael and Prince were everywhere, was it overexposure like Beyonce or was just straight up love for them? Both, I reckon. | |
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Timmy84 said: I was born that year about two months later!
Wished I was born a decade earlier, lol. And you love Sexy Mama? Don't know why I thought you were older. 
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noimageatall said: Timmy84 said: I was born that year about two months later!
Wished I was born a decade earlier, lol. And you love Sexy Mama? Don't know why I thought you were older.
I get that a lot. 
When I told people my musical likes and how I explain things, people were like "are you really that YOUNG!?!" They're just surprised someone like me would be into "old stuff". I don't look at songs like "Sexy Mama" as "old", I look at them as "the best music I ever heard". 
But yeah I'm an '84 baby! | |
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Timmy84 said: noimageatall said: And you love Sexy Mama? Don't know why I thought you were older.
I get that a lot.
When I told people my musical likes and how I explain things, people were like "are you really that YOUNG!?!" They're just surprised someone like me would be into "old stuff". I don't look at songs like "Sexy Mama" as "old", I look at them as "the best music I ever heard".
But yeah I'm an '84 baby!  And that's the way to hear it!  "Let love be your perfect weapon..." ~~Andy Biersack | |
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noimageatall said: Timmy84 said: I get that a lot.
When I told people my musical likes and how I explain things, people were like "are you really that YOUNG!?!" They're just surprised someone like me would be into "old stuff". I don't look at songs like "Sexy Mama" as "old", I look at them as "the best music I ever heard".
But yeah I'm an '84 baby! And that's the way to hear it! Yep. | |
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bboy87 said: SoulAlive said: You would have loved 1984.The 'Thriller' phenomenon was unlike anything I had ever seen.And then,that summer,Prince came out with 'Purple Rain'.It was an incredible time for pop music! I'm glad I was there to witness it. I wonder... With how Michael and Prince were everywhere, was it overexposure like Beyonce or was just straight up love for them? It could have been that they had talent and then some, while B...well...  "Let love be your perfect weapon..." ~~Andy Biersack | |
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newpower99 said: Billboard Hot 100 - Feb 9, 1984
1 1 Culture Club Karma Chameleon I danced my as off in Myrtle Beach on the Hill! 2 4 Kool & the Gang Joanna 3 3 The Romantics Talking In Your Sleep 4 2 Yes Owner Of A Lonely Heart Made me cry. 
5 11 Van Halen Jump  Reminds me of an ex...hateithateithateit 
6 8 Genesis That s All 7 7 Lionel Richie Running With The Night 8 10 John Mellencamp Pink Houses 9 9 Christopher Cross Think Of Laura 10 6 Elton John I Guess That s Why They Call It The Blues 11 5 Matthew Wilder Break My Stride 12 18 Nena 99 Luftballons 13 14 Shannon Let The Music Play Fell in love at The Tunnel in Georgetown, SC to this one. 14 15 Billy Joel An Innocent Man 15 21 Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want To Have Fun Dressed like Cindy for Halloween! 16 12 Ray Parker Jr. I Still Can t Get Over Loving You 17 22 John Lennon Nobody Told Me 18 19 The Police Wrapped Around Your Finger Why yes, yes I did. 
19 20 Pretenders Middle Of The Road 20 0 Michael Jackson Thriller I remember that my mom wouldn't play this in the car because he was disfellowshipped for this song. I loved it and the whole album. 21 23 James Ingram With Michael McDonald Yah Mo B There 
22 16 Madonna Holiday I just wanted her lingerie. 
23 24 Paul McCartney So Bad 24 13 Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson Say Say Say Loved the video. 25 29 Duran Duran New Moon On Monday 26 31 Huey Lewis I Want A New Drug 
27 32 Christine McVie Got A Hold On Me 28 39 Eurythmics Here Comes The Rain Again I would marry Annie! 29 30 Real Life Send Me An Angel 30 17 Olivia Newton-John Twist Of Fate (never could get into her) 
31 35 Quiet Riot Bang Your Head (Metal Health) 
32 36 Kenny Rogers This Woman 33 52 Rockwell Somebody s Watching Me  And to think they are using this on a new Geico commercial.
34 33 Stevie Nicks Nightbird 35 37 K.C. Give It Up 36 41 Kenny Loggins Footloose You just had to dance to this. But only at home...
37 38 Irene Cara The Dream 38 42 Sheena Easton Almost Over You I don't remember this song but I adored "For Your Eyes Only." 39 59 Dan Fogelberg The Language Of Love 40 63 The Pointer Sisters Automatic And I agree with whomever said 1984 was a magical year. Thriller, Purple Rain, (saw it 25 times at the theater)...good music...the beach, love, sand, wine...that would be the year I'd want to go back to if I could. "Let love be your perfect weapon..." ~~Andy Biersack | |
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newpower99 said: Billboard Hot 100 - Feb 9, 1984
1 1 Culture Club Karma Chameleon 2 4 Kool & the Gang Joanna 3 3 The Romantics Talking In Your Sleep 4 2 Yes Owner Of A Lonely Heart 5 11 Van Halen Jump 6 8 Genesis That s All 7 7 Lionel Richie Running With The Night 8 10 John Mellencamp Pink Houses 9 9 Christopher Cross Think Of Laura 10 6 Elton John I Guess That s Why They Call It The Blues 11 5 Matthew Wilder Break My Stride 12 18 Nena 99 Luftballons 13 14 Shannon Let The Music Play 14 15 Billy Joel An Innocent Man 15 21 Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want To Have Fun 16 12 Ray Parker Jr. I Still Can t Get Over Loving You 17 22 John Lennon Nobody Told Me 18 19 The Police Wrapped Around Your Finger 19 20 Pretenders Middle Of The Road 20 0 Michael Jackson Thriller 21 23 James Ingram With Michael McDonald Yah Mo B There 22 16 Madonna Holiday 23 24 Paul McCartney So Bad 24 13 Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson Say Say Say 25 29 Duran Duran New Moon On Monday 26 31 Huey Lewis I Want A New Drug 27 32 Christine McVie Got A Hold On Me 28 39 Eurythmics Here Comes The Rain Again 29 30 Real Life Send Me An Angel 30 17 Olivia Newton-John Twist Of Fate 31 35 Quiet Riot Bang Your Head (Metal Health) 32 36 Kenny Rogers This Woman 33 52 Rockwell Somebody s Watching Me 34 33 Stevie Nicks Nightbird 35 37 K.C. Give It Up 36 41 Kenny Loggins Footloose 37 38 Irene Cara The Dream 38 42 Sheena Easton Almost Over You 39 59 Dan Fogelberg The Language Of Love 40 63 The Pointer Sisters Automatic  to those in bold.
...From Ray Parker Jr... Near end of song "don't you ever try to leave. It'll be the last thing you ever do." How's about a threat in your love song? | |
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bboy87 said: SoulAlive said: You would have loved 1984.The 'Thriller' phenomenon was unlike anything I had ever seen.And then,that summer,Prince came out with 'Purple Rain'.It was an incredible time for pop music! I'm glad I was there to witness it. I wonder... With how Michael and Prince were everywhere, was it overexposure like Beyonce or was just straight up love for them? By late 1984,there were some people saying that "Michael Jackson is overexposed,he needs to take a break".But there was mostly nothing but love for Michael.'Thriller' is one of those albums that took forever to finally run out of steam.Out of the 9 songs on the album,only two weren't released as singles.That was unheard of.Prince pretty much dominated the second half of '84.There was the 'Purple Rain' album,its many singles,the movie and the tour.Unlike the Beyonce overexposure,Prince and MJ were getting alot of exposure for brilliant music,something that Beyonce rarely puts out. | |
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What my top 40 might have looked like 25 years ago (using the entire year of 1984)
(yes i have no life and can't sleep) 1. When Doves Cry - Prince & the Revolution 2. God (instrumental) - Prince & the Revolution 3. Jam on It - Newcleus 4. Promises Can Break - The System 5. Five Minutes of Funk - Whodini 6. Rock Box - Run DMC 7. I Just Want to Make You Feel Good - The System 8. Shake it Up - Barrone 9. Jam Master Jay - Run DMC 10. Step Off - GrandMaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five 11. Send Me Your Love - Kashif 12. The Beautiful Ones - Prince 13. Hey D.J. - The World Famous Supreme Team 14. It's My Life - Talk Talk 15. Computer Blue - Prince & the Revolution 16. I Promise - Dreamboy 17. Friends - Whodini 18. The Glamorous Life - Sheila E. 19. Let's Go Crazy - Prince & the Revolution 20. Love You Anyway - Cameo 21. My Drawers - The Time 22. Lollipops & Everything - The System 23. Egypt Egypt - Egyptian Lover 24. No One's Gonna Love You - S.o.S. Band 25. Tenderness - General Public 26. I Would Die 4 U - Prince & the Revolution 27. Modernaire - Dez Dickerson 28. Call Me Tonight - Kashif 29. Take Me With U - Prince 30. When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb 31. Ooohh - Slave 32. Sugar Walls - Sheena Easton 33. Mr. Groove - One Way 34. State of Shock - The Jacksons 35. I Feel for You - Chaka Khan 36. My Beat Goes Boom - Egyptian Lover 37. I Can't Take Losing You - The System 38. Just the Way You Like It - S.o.S. Band 39. Darling Nikki - Prince 40. Together Forever - Run DMC | |
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^^ Cool list
Even the rap songs were good back then,and I'm sure that even Vainandy would agree. | |
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funkyslsistah said: bboy87 said: Kiss FM and KBLX STILL play Lucky Star and Holiday I'm assuming the two stations are SF based. Actually I don't think KBLX plays Madonna, unless I conveniently blocked her out. Now Star 101.3 definitely plays those songs alot. Anyway I just want to say thanks for the nostalgia...6th grader that year. It makes me kinda weepy-eyed. I loved at least half of the list. Yeah,KBLX never plays Madonna,but it's nice hearing her on an R&B station (KISS-98.1) since that's really where it all began for her. "weepy-eyed",huh? Yeah,I miss that era,too.You never really know how amazing something is until it's gone. | |
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SoulAlive said: bboy87 said: I wonder... With how Michael and Prince were everywhere, was it overexposure like Beyonce or was just straight up love for them? By late 1984,there were some people saying that "Michael Jackson is overexposed,he needs to take a break".But there was mostly nothing but love for Michael.'Thriller' is one of those albums that took forever to finally run out of steam.Out of the 9 songs on the album,only two weren't released as singles.That was unheard of.Prince pretty much dominated the second half of '84.There was the 'Purple Rain' album,its many singles,the movie and the tour.Unlike the Beyonce overexposure,Prince and MJ were getting alot of exposure for brilliant music,something that Beyonce rarely puts out. That's very true. In 1984 the Thriller singles had almost run out, but then Michael was also on hit songs by Paul McCartney and Rockwell so by the time the Jacksons' "Torture" was released and didn't even make the top 10, people were saying Michael needs to take a break. | |
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SoulAlive said: bboy87 said: I wonder... With how Michael and Prince were everywhere, was it overexposure like Beyonce or was just straight up love for them? By late 1984,there were some people saying that "Michael Jackson is overexposed,he needs to take a break".But there was mostly nothing but love for Michael.'Thriller' is one of those albums that took forever to finally run out of steam.Out of the 9 songs on the album,only two weren't released as singles.That was unheard of.Prince pretty much dominated the second half of '84.There was the 'Purple Rain' album,its many singles,the movie and the tour.Unlike the Beyonce overexposure,Prince and MJ were getting alot of exposure for brilliant music,something that Beyonce rarely puts out. I think it's hilarious how people were saying he needed to take a break because from 1983 to mid 1984, he did 3 videos and 1 performance....that's it
Muthafucka was basically sitting around releasing singles! "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." |
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bboy87 said: SoulAlive said: By late 1984,there were some people saying that "Michael Jackson is overexposed,he needs to take a break".But there was mostly nothing but love for Michael.'Thriller' is one of those albums that took forever to finally run out of steam.Out of the 9 songs on the album,only two weren't released as singles.That was unheard of.Prince pretty much dominated the second half of '84.There was the 'Purple Rain' album,its many singles,the movie and the tour.Unlike the Beyonce overexposure,Prince and MJ were getting alot of exposure for brilliant music,something that Beyonce rarely puts out. I think it's hilarious how people were saying he needed to take a break because from 1983 to mid 1984, he did 3 videos and 1 performance....that's it
Muthafucka was basically sitting around releasing singles! I'm sure it was the explosion of Michael Jackson memorabilia that may have caused some people to think he was "everywhere, all the time" during those years. Notebooks, shirts, record players, etc....His face was very likable, and was on everything. LOL."You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup...Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." - Bruce Lee
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omg, I had just turned 12 and I have to say that I
know every single song listed on that chart "Hyperactive when I was small, Hyperactive now I'm grown, Hyperactive 'till I'm dead and gone"
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ___ "Midnight is where the day begins" |
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bboy87 said: SoulAlive said: By late 1984,there were some people saying that "Michael Jackson is overexposed,he needs to take a break".But there was mostly nothing but love for Michael.'Thriller' is one of those albums that took forever to finally run out of steam.Out of the 9 songs on the album,only two weren't released as singles.That was unheard of.Prince pretty much dominated the second half of '84.There was the 'Purple Rain' album,its many singles,the movie and the tour.Unlike the Beyonce overexposure,Prince and MJ were getting alot of exposure for brilliant music,something that Beyonce rarely puts out. I think it's hilarious how people were saying he needed to take a break because from 1983 to mid 1984, he did 3 videos and 1 performance....that's it
Muthafucka was basically sitting around releasing singles! I always wondered why he didn't make videos for all the 'Thriller' singles.Can you imagine the videos he could have made for "Wanna Be Startin Something","Human Nature" and "P.Y.T"? I guess,after "Billie Jean" and "Beat It",he decided to throw all his effort and alot of money into the "Thriller" video instead. | |
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1984 was an excellent year in music. MJ was still big, Prince reigned the charts (it was HIS year), Madonna became more and more famous and George Michael ruled the charts as well (he had three US#1 and one top three, in the UK he had 3# 1s and one #2) that's not bad either!!! | |
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Ray Parker Jr had more than one song!? Wow. | |
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iloveannie said: Ray Parker Jr had more than one song!? Wow.
 He had numerous hits,as the leader of Raydio and as a solo artist. | |
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newpower99 said: 1 1 Culture Club Karma Chameleon 2 4 Kool & the Gang Joanna 3 3 The Romantics Talking In Your Sleep 4 2 Yes Owner Of A Lonely Heart 5 11 Van Halen Jump 6 8 Genesis That s All 7 7 Lionel Richie Running With The Night 8 10 John Mellencamp Pink Houses 10 6 Elton John I Guess That s Why They Call It The Blues 11 5 Matthew Wilder Break My Stride 13 14 Shannon Let The Music Play 15 21 Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want To Have Fun 17 22 John Lennon Nobody Told Me 18 19 The Police Wrapped Around Your Finger 20 0 Michael Jackson Thriller 22 16 Madonna Holiday 24 13 Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson Say Say Say 25 29 Duran Duran New Moon On Monday 26 31 Huey Lewis I Want A New Drug 27 32 Christine McVie Got A Hold On Me 28 39 Eurythmics Here Comes The Rain Again 31 35 Quiet Riot Bang Your Head (Metal Health) 33 52 Rockwell Somebody s Watching Me 40 63 The Pointer Sisters Automatic Love those! I know a lot of people love it, but... 12 18 Nena 99 Luftballons
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SoulAlive said: bboy87 said: I think it's hilarious how people were saying he needed to take a break because from 1983 to mid 1984, he did 3 videos and 1 performance....that's it
Muthafucka was basically sitting around releasing singles! I always wondered why he didn't make videos for all the 'Thriller' singles.Can you imagine the videos he could have made for "Wanna Be Startin Something","Human Nature" and "P.Y.T"? I guess,after "Billie Jean" and "Beat It",he decided to throw all his effort and alot of money into the "Thriller" video instead. I heard there may be videos for WBSS and The Girl Is Mine but it's never been confirmed but he has a 25 minute version of The Way You Make Me Feel collecting dust "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." |
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bobsteezy said: What my top 40 might have looked like 25 years ago (using the entire year of 1984)
(yes i have no life and can't sleep) 1. When Doves Cry - Prince & the Revolution 2. God (instrumental) - Prince & the Revolution 3. Jam on It - Newcleus 4. Promises Can Break - The System 5. Five Minutes of Funk - Whodini 6. Rock Box - Run DMC 7. I Just Want to Make You Feel Good - The System 8. Shake it Up - Barrone 9. Jam Master Jay - Run DMC 10. Step Off - GrandMaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five 11. Send Me Your Love - Kashif 12. The Beautiful Ones - Prince 13. Hey D.J. - The World Famous Supreme Team 14. It's My Life - Talk Talk 15. Computer Blue - Prince & the Revolution 16. I Promise - Dreamboy 17. Friends - Whodini 18. The Glamorous Life - Sheila E. 19. Let's Go Crazy - Prince & the Revolution 20. Love You Anyway - Cameo 21. My Drawers - The Time 22. Lollipops & Everything - The System 23. Egypt Egypt - Egyptian Lover 24. No One's Gonna Love You - S.o.S. Band 25. Tenderness - General Public 26. I Would Die 4 U - Prince & the Revolution 27. Modernaire - Dez Dickerson 28. Call Me Tonight - Kashif 29. Take Me With U - Prince 30. When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb 31. Ooohh - Slave 32. Sugar Walls - Sheena Easton 33. Mr. Groove - One Way 34. State of Shock - The Jacksons 35. I Feel for You - Chaka Khan 36. My Beat Goes Boom - Egyptian Lover 37. I Can't Take Losing You - The System 38. Just the Way You Like It - S.o.S. Band 39. Darling Nikki - Prince 40. Together Forever - Run DMC you would not put ANY Wham! on the list??? | |
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bboy87 said: SoulAlive said: By late 1984,there were some people saying that "Michael Jackson is overexposed,he needs to take a break".But there was mostly nothing but love for Michael.'Thriller' is one of those albums that took forever to finally run out of steam.Out of the 9 songs on the album,only two weren't released as singles.That was unheard of.Prince pretty much dominated the second half of '84.There was the 'Purple Rain' album,its many singles,the movie and the tour.Unlike the Beyonce overexposure,Prince and MJ were getting alot of exposure for brilliant music,something that Beyonce rarely puts out. I think it's hilarious how people were saying he needed to take a break because from 1983 to mid 1984, he did 3 videos and 1 performance....that's it
Muthafucka was basically sitting around releasing singles! It was radio that needed to give MJ a break: the Thriller singles, "Say, Say, Say", "Somebody's Watching Me", "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin", "State of Shock"--every other song that got played that year was MJ-related. | |
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sextonseven said: bboy87 said: I think it's hilarious how people were saying he needed to take a break because from 1983 to mid 1984, he did 3 videos and 1 performance....that's it
Muthafucka was basically sitting around releasing singles! It was radio that needed to give MJ a break: the Thriller singles, "Say, Say, Say", "Somebody's Watching Me", "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin", "State of Shock"--every other song that got played that year was MJ-related. His voice was also on his sister Janet's "Don't Stand Another Chance". Oh....and don't forget that silly ass "ET" album he did. I remember hearing a clip of it in a commercial..... And he ran as fast as his little legs could carry him
That was probably the first time I noticed that he was a nit-wit. Well, that time and the time he went to the awards show with Webster. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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graecophilos said: bobsteezy said: What my top 40 might have looked like 25 years ago (using the entire year of 1984)
(yes i have no life and can't sleep) 1. When Doves Cry - Prince & the Revolution 2. God (instrumental) - Prince & the Revolution 3. Jam on It - Newcleus 4. Promises Can Break - The System 5. Five Minutes of Funk - Whodini 6. Rock Box - Run DMC 7. I Just Want to Make You Feel Good - The System 8. Shake it Up - Barrone 9. Jam Master Jay - Run DMC 10. Step Off - GrandMaster Melle Mel & the Furious Five 11. Send Me Your Love - Kashif 12. The Beautiful Ones - Prince 13. Hey D.J. - The World Famous Supreme Team 14. It's My Life - Talk Talk 15. Computer Blue - Prince & the Revolution 16. I Promise - Dreamboy 17. Friends - Whodini 18. The Glamorous Life - Sheila E. 19. Let's Go Crazy - Prince & the Revolution 20. Love You Anyway - Cameo 21. My Drawers - The Time 22. Lollipops & Everything - The System 23. Egypt Egypt - Egyptian Lover 24. No One's Gonna Love You - S.o.S. Band 25. Tenderness - General Public 26. I Would Die 4 U - Prince & the Revolution 27. Modernaire - Dez Dickerson 28. Call Me Tonight - Kashif 29. Take Me With U - Prince 30. When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb 31. Ooohh - Slave 32. Sugar Walls - Sheena Easton 33. Mr. Groove - One Way 34. State of Shock - The Jacksons 35. I Feel for You - Chaka Khan 36. My Beat Goes Boom - Egyptian Lover 37. I Can't Take Losing You - The System 38. Just the Way You Like It - S.o.S. Band 39. Darling Nikki - Prince 40. Together Forever - Run DMC you would not put ANY Wham! on the list??? I never cared for Wham. | |
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sextonseven said: It was radio that needed to give MJ a break: the Thriller singles, "Say, Say, Say", "Somebody's Watching Me", "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin", "State of Shock"--every other song that got played that year was MJ-related.
You ain't lying! Plus,in my area,there were a few other MJ-related songs that got alot of airplay in 83/84:
***"Superstar" by Lydia Murdock (1983)---the "Billie Jean" answer record. ***"Do It Again,Billie Jean" (1983)---a mashup of Steely Dan's "Do It Again" with the music of "Billie Jean". ***"Dear Michael" by Kim Fields (1984)---a tribute record by "Tootie" from 'The Facts Of Life'.She took one of his old 70s songs,changed the lyrics and came up with a new song dedicated to him. ***"Centipede" by Rebbie Jean (1984)---Michael wrote and produced this excellent track,and I think he's singing background vocals on the chorus,too. ***"Farewell My Summer Love" by Michael Jackson(1984)---Just as the Jacksons were gearing up for their 'Victory' tour and album,Motown pulled this old song out of the vaults and re-released it in the spring of '84.They were trying to "cash in" on the enormous MJ hype. | |
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chuckaducci said: newpower99 said: Billboard Hot 100 - Feb 9, 1984
1 1 Culture Club Karma Chameleon You know, I was all set to rail against the current state of pop music; and how the music of yore must be superior to today's music. I was pretty sure that I knew without a doubt, that what was popular a generation ago, was artistically superior. I was Wrong. The number one song in the county today is Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You" and honestly, I don't think it's an inferior piece of art when compared to "Karma Chameleon." Both are passable songs - granted, Boy George infuses his number one hit with much more individuality and personal expression (Clarkson's singing, although she's obviously talented, remains faceless and without a trace of personal expression) but as a songwriter, I'm searching to find traces of superior craftsmanship in the former and it's a struggle. Both are equal in terms of artistic merit, in my opinion. I think "Karma Chameleon" is a perfectly crafted,well-written pop song.Insanely catchy too.Still,my favorite Culture Club song remains "Time (Clock Of The Heart)",a brilliant song that puts today's pop singles to shame. | |
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SoulAlive said: chuckaducci said: You know, I was all set to rail against the current state of pop music; and how the music of yore must be superior to today's music. I was pretty sure that I knew without a doubt, that what was popular a generation ago, was artistically superior. I was Wrong. The number one song in the county today is Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You" and honestly, I don't think it's an inferior piece of art when compared to "Karma Chameleon." Both are passable songs - granted, Boy George infuses his number one hit with much more individuality and personal expression (Clarkson's singing, although she's obviously talented, remains faceless and without a trace of personal expression) but as a songwriter, I'm searching to find traces of superior craftsmanship in the former and it's a struggle. Both are equal in terms of artistic merit, in my opinion. I think "Karma Chameleon" is a perfectly crafted,well-written pop song.Insanely catchy too.Still,my favorite Culture Club song remains "Time (Clock Of The Heart)",a brilliant song that puts today's pop singles to shame. Agreed. I'd also put "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" and "Church of the Poison Mind" ahead of "Karma Chameleon.""Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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newpower99 said: Billboard Hot 100 - Feb 9, 1984
1 1 Culture Club Karma Chameleon 2 4 Kool & the Gang Joanna 3 3 The Romantics Talking In Your Sleep 4 2 Yes Owner Of A Lonely Heart 5 11 Van Halen Jump 6 8 Genesis That s All 7 7 Lionel Richie Running With The Night 8 10 John Mellencamp Pink Houses 9 9 Christopher Cross Think Of Laura 10 6 Elton John I Guess That s Why They Call It The Blues 11 5 Matthew Wilder Break My Stride 12 18 Nena 99 Luftballons 13 14 Shannon Let The Music Play 14 15 Billy Joel An Innocent Man 15 21 Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Want To Have Fun 16 12 Ray Parker Jr. I Still Can t Get Over Loving You 17 22 John Lennon Nobody Told Me 18 19 The Police Wrapped Around Your Finger 19 20 Pretenders Middle Of The Road 20 0 Michael Jackson Thriller 21 23 James Ingram With Michael McDonald Yah Mo B There 22 16 Madonna Holiday 23 24 Paul McCartney So Bad 24 13 Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson Say Say Say 25 29 Duran Duran New Moon On Monday 26 31 Huey Lewis I Want A New Drug 27 32 Christine McVie Got A Hold On Me 28 39 Eurythmics Here Comes The Rain Again 29 30 Real Life Send Me An Angel 30 17 Olivia Newton-John Twist Of Fate 31 35 Quiet Riot Bang Your Head (Metal Health) 32 36 Kenny Rogers This Woman 33 52 Rockwell Somebody s Watching Me 34 33 Stevie Nicks Nightbird 35 37 K.C. Give It Up 36 41 Kenny Loggins Footloose 37 38 Irene Cara The Dream 38 42 Sheena Easton Almost Over You 39 59 Dan Fogelberg The Language Of Love 40 63 The Pointer Sisters Automatic The ones that I highlighted are awesome but most of that list is above average (although some are a bit overplayed like Cyndi's "Girls"). | |
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