It was mentioned in one thread that the age of influence can be why you like a particular movie or song and I totally agree with that but I don't know how to explain why I would rather listen to old music from before I was born compared with the rubbish that comes out these days. This is real music!
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Posted by TerdNthePoolGGB (Member # 9818) on :
G L O R I A GLORIA! The Outsiders
Posted by Jakey V (Member # 37348) on :
"Hot and Cold" from Weekend At Bernie's. I love it!
Posted by TKO (Member # 1471) on :
Nice topic Bernie.
I have discovered so many great songs/artists just by watching movies or listening to soundtracks. Often these are songs that you never hear on the radio.
A few of my favorite 'discoveries' are:
- It's Too Late from the Jim Carroll Band (Tuff Turf)
- Anything, Anything (I'll Give You) by Dramarama (Nightmare on Elm street IV)
- 99 1/2 by Carol Lynn Townes (Breakin')
Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
I absolutely love this topic!!! One of my favorite 80s soundtracks that I didn't discover until a few years ago was: Night of the Comet. Learn to Love Again and Hard Act to Follow are some of my favorites. I actually think that Lisa sent me a copy of it OMG about 10 years ago. She also sent me some treasures from Sixteen Candles and Better Off Dead.
One that I have not been able to locate and absolutely love is Hands Off from Once Bitten. "Hands off, he belongs to me, hands off"
On the 80s' note, but a movie that takes place in the 60s, I absolutely love Monkey Time from Shag.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Some great tunes rolling out guys.
I did not like the movie Streets of Fire but it introduced me to the great song, I Can Dream About You by Dan Hartman.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
i love streets of fire bernie,i really like the song - tonight is what it means to be young by fire inc. - https://youtu.be/wCIrPJ6SBl4 which features at the end.
awesome song!
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That was a good track as well from the bmx flick - rad,the one by john Farnham.
I also liked the loose screws song from the screwballs sequel who ever sang that?
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
A few stand outs for me:
I`ll Melt With You - Valley Girl
Living Inside My Heart - About Last Night
Bring On The Dancing Horses - Pretty In Pink
*On a side note, on the Pretty In Pink soundtrack...anyone know why Nik Kershaw`s version of Wouldn`t It Be Good was replaced by...whoever that other dude was!!! Bummer....
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Wouldnīt It Be Good is such a classic song and i still canīt believe they chose a cover version. Nik Kershaw is the man!
I've always really liked nick Kershaw,I'm not opposed to cover versions as there's been some pretty good ones down the years but I definitely favour nick Kershaw's original in this case.
Decent soundtrack overall though where pretty in pink is concerned!
Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
Thanks for posting the you tube links so that we can check some of these treasures out!
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It's one of Bernie Lomax's personal favourites Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
https://youtu.be/-DOzt1qrzus - anyway the wind blows by southern pacific from Clint Eastwoods - pink Cadillac from 1989.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
I`ll move on from the Wouldn`t It Be Good comments after this...I promise ....I remember my Mom driving me to school, just prior to the concept of downloading, and this song came on the radio...I scared Mom as I made random noises and scrambled to turn the radio up. The only way to hear some of your favs back then...if you got lucky! Just a side note...
Posted by LISA LISA (Member # 1780) on :
Single Heart- DC Cab- Debarge
Putting Out Fire-Cat People- David Bowie
No Secrets- Van Stephenson- Secret Admirer
Bump in the Night-Witchboard-Steel Breeze
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He's a Dream-Flashdance- Shandi
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
I can't personally think of any off the top of my head. Oingo Boingo Dead Man's Party is a good one! I remember my friend calling me up (on our old school landlines) and she had seen a The Outsiders, and I was going to see it the next day. She said she loved this song that she thought was called Gloria! That was the first time that I had heard that song too.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
my favourite was the end credits song - every beat of my heart by jon english and renee geyer https://youtu.be/uS5510weNec - sorry about the quality but it was the only vid i could find on the web.
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last one i promise,i will let someone else have a go
https://youtu.be/U5wxubRFpVU - strangers when we meet by the smithereens from the 1986 vigilante flick dangerously close.
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watched biggles the other week,the movie was quite good fun,loved this track by jon anderson.
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https://youtu.be/L1G0jl0Vc64 - why can't i touch it by the buzzcocks from 1984 comedy - the party animal.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Another good one in The Party Animal is Radio Free Europe by R.E.M.
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http://youtu.be/DbioyJHDWsc - thief of hearts by Melissa manchester from the awesome 1984 movie thief of hearts.
The r.e.m track radio free Europe featured on the party animal old UK vhs but was nowhere to be seen on the DVD from mgm,must have been a copyright issue or something.
Pity as it's a really great track!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
The whole Thief of Hearts soundtrack is amazing!
Posted by David Crump (Member # 37388) on :
Streets of Fire. Incredible soundtrack that includes "Never Be You" by Maria McKee from Lone Justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6bfTxI02VA Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
https://youtu.be/7zVv6Jk4BAQ - life in a dangerous time by the - cutting crew from 1987's - white water summer starring Kevin bacon.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
quote:Originally posted by David Crump: Streets of Fire. Incredible soundtrack that includes "Never Be You" by Maria McKee from Lone Justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6bfTxI02VA
Cool song david from a Really Great soundtrack to a really great movie!
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https://youtu.be/q-7mtSrj1cc - arrested by you by - Rupert hine from the 1985 comedy classic - better off dead,love this song it plays over the scene where lane takes Monique for a romantic meal at the pig burger restaurant.
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https://youtu.be/HsFmynjQo1ss - anyway you want it by journey from the awesome 1980 comedy - caddyshack.
Posted by TerdNthePoolGGB (Member # 9818) on :
Yeah Warrior! Everytime I hear Any Way You Want It, I think of Rodney Dangerfield cranking up his golfbag and cutting a rug on the golf course.
Posted by David Crump (Member # 37388) on :
Good stuff guys, scored Teen Wolf soundtrack lp a year back.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
I saw An American Werewolf In London at a very young age, in a time i didn't know anything yet about music from previous decades. The movie featured Creedence Clearwater Revival's Bad Moon Rising, and made sure i'd remember that band's name for the rest of my life.
Three decades down the road i'm happy to have every Creedence album on vinyl (and most of John Fogerty's solo albums too), and still enjoy listening to them every now and then.
It all started with An American Werewolf In London though..
CCR was so good. Nice to see your such a big fan also Johnny. Grew up listening to it all the time on 8 tracks in dads 1959 Chevy pickup with a 396 putting the power out. Anyways, getting sidetracked. Always liked Suzie-Q the best.
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https://youtu.be/4jtsk4UrOjw - running from this nightmare by Tuesday knight from 1988's - a nightmare on Elm street part 4 - the dream master.
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https://youtu.be/aaif8iFEWv8 - he's back (the man behind the mask) by Alice cooper from 1986's Friday the 13th part 6 - Jason lives.
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https://youtu.be/k-XB1DDiu5cc - mind over matter by e.g daily from 1987's - summer school.
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I think this track has a bit of the peter Gabriel's about it and sounds similar to his track - red rain which someone has done a fan made - jack's back music video to - https://youtu.be/bdTo6o81ijw - warning video does contain the odd gory image.
Talking of - jack's back which comes out on blu ray in a month or two I think the trailer to it - https://youtu.be/IGMeFCooSUg has to be one of my favourites from the 80s,I think it's really cool!
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https://youtu.be/ELUjdxP3tT4 - Max Carl - the circle from the awesome - weird science.
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Last one for a bit,I've always really loved this song and i think it's suits the movie superbly -
https://youtu.be/SaEBcaLchxU - glory of love by peter cetera from the ace sequel - the karate kid part 2.
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https://youtu.be/ruHh3Z-YmrQ - Beginners Luck By Brad Fiedel from the 1985 comedy Fraternity Vacation.
Posted by J2ME (Member # 5728) on :
Just finished watching this. Great song!
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https://youtu.be/jS4xKiS8Oa0 - In Your Eyes by Rational Youth which sounds very similar to something that O.M.D might have put out from the 1987 movie Crazy Moon starring Kiefer Sutherland and Vanessa Vaughan
Posted by Chloe (Member # 37365) on :
Weird Science by Oingo Boingo - Weird Science
Mirror Man by The Human League - The Wild Life
If You Leave by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Pretty In Pink
Pretty In Pink by The Psychedelic Furs - Pretty In Pink
Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds - The Breakfast Club
Do Anything by Pete Shelley - Some Kind Of Wonderful
In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel - Say Anything...
Posted by StijnC007 (Member # 37426) on :
My kind of tunes, guys. Love īem all and thanks for reminding. Great movies too, i need to rewatch The Heavenly Kid asap!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
David J, I love Sweet Freedom, and the movie Running Scared!
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
So nobody wanted to mention Real Genius, and the closing credits? Not even with 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' by Tears For Fears?
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
I only just picked up a copy last week of Sweet Freedom on 7" vinyl,great song as is the opening credits track Running Scared by Fee Waybill - https://youtu.be/Hmr1osDSeBg .
Love Tears For Fears Paul and there track Everybody Wants To Rule The World,also Fire With Fire and Living On The Edge.
Posted by TerdNthePoolGGB (Member # 9818) on :
I definitely think of Real Genius when I hear EWTRTWorld but it wasn't introduced to me from that movie. Its a great song and is at my #1 ranking at this time. It was released before the movie. Perhaps that is the reason nobody mentioned. Is it anybody elses favorite song?
The intro song to Real Genius would qualify for this topic for myself. I think its called You Took Advantage of Me.
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Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
quote:Originally posted by TerdNthePoolGGB: I definitely think of Real Genius when I hear EWTRTWorld but it wasn't introduced to me from that movie. Its a great song and is at my #1 ranking at this time. It was released before the movie. Perhaps that is the reason nobody mentioned. Is it anybody elses favorite song?
Currently my top song, and one we play in the band. This mash-up clip from a recent gig starts with it...
I think I might have mentioned this song elsewhere on the site but I think it belongs to this thread of 80s movie's that introduced you to great songs!
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
https://youtu.be/9wmoI7ldMuc - Little Demon by Adrian Zmed from the awesome 1984 Tom Hank's comedy Bachelor Party.
Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
I love Number One from Chaz Jenkel from Real Genius. There are so many songs I love from movies. A current favorite is Dumb Things from Paul Kelly from Look Who's Talking.
We are DEVO
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
PG Rating - is that a misprint as there was fair old bit of Greta Scacchi romping around naked in this!
Plus https://youtu.be/OEVhX0EZh9w - The Coca Cola Jingle also by Tim Finn which would have been perfect as Coca Cola's actual advertising theme song!
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https://youtu.be/YWUpgzRK1vc -Set It Off by Strafe from 1987's The Principal
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https://youtu.be/CYe2ayJyyEU - Restless Heart (Running Away With You) by John Parr from 1987's awesome Arnie action hit The Running Man.
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Posted by Pyro (Member # 7658) on :
The Friday the 13th movies have actually introduced me to quite a few songs and bands I never heard of before hearing them in the movies. But one of my personal favorites has to be the great intro song from part 8 from the AOR band Metropolis.
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Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
Cool song Pyro and the Friday movies did have some kick *** tunes!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Finnish all star group The Local Band (members from Reckless Love/The 69 Eyes/Children of Bodom/Santa Cruz) covered The Darkest Side of the Night recently.
Of course it doesn't quite match the original but itīs nice that people still remember this classic tune.
Posted by Pyro (Member # 7658) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: Finnish all star group The Local Band (members from Reckless Love/The 69 Eyes/Children of Bodom/Santa Cruz) covered The Darkest Side of the Night recently.
Of course it doesn't quite match the original but itīs nice that people still remember this classic tune.
I dig Alexi from COB, easily one of the best guitarists of this era. But this cover is pretty weak compared to the original. But yeah, still cool that they know of the song and at least gave it a shot.
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Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
quote:Originally posted by the young warrior: PG Rating - is that a misprint as there was fair old bit of Greta Scacchi romping around naked in this!
Australian PG reads "Not recommended for viewing or playing by people under 15 without guidance from parents or guardians. Contains material that young viewers may find confusing or upsetting. The content is mild in impact."
So, i think thatīs right on the money.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Last time i watched The Naked Gun i fell in love with Randy Newman tune "I Love L.A." You can also hear it in Down and Out in Beverly Hills.
Hereīs the fantastic video which includes the fellas from Toto who play on the track.
Always loved CCM artist John Elefanteīs voice. He did two excellent albums with Kansas in the early 80s and his band Mastedon is also very good. His ī99 solo cd Defying Gravity is pure aor bliss!
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
Yeah I agree Atomik that he certainly has a great voice,actually never thought of checking out any of his other material I'll have to have a listen and see what I think.
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
I would have to go with "No Promises" by Icehouse from the movie Modern Girls. Actually, that entire soundtrack is incredible. "Dancing'" by Chris Isaak is another honorable mention from the film.
Posted by Richard Lupton (Member # 37479) on :
"The Best Around, from the movie The Karate Kid is one of my favourite song from 80's
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
Great track Richard as is Icehouse's No Promises Cindy,I think all three Karate Kid movies had awesome songs attached to them with 2 having amongst others Peter Cetera's - Glory Of Love https://youtu.be/SaEBcaLchxU and part 3 with Listen To Your Heart - https://youtu.be/J1xIYcKVbFw by The Little River Band.
Cindymancini have you ever checked out some of Icehouse's other output as they've done some cracking tracks!
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....I remember my Mom driving me to school, just prior to the concept of downloading, and this song came on the radio...I scared Mom as I made random noises and scrambled to turn the radio up. The only way to hear some of your favs back then...if you got lucky! Just a side note...
