Our stop in the 1980s is now complete. Here my and Becksta20 comments.
Valgarfield: Rock the Boat - Forrest
T: I totally forgot this song existed. It’s so fun, and that bass at the end slaps.
B: This was either a song I didn’t know or one I haven’t heard in forever! It was fun and that music video was something!
kingjames13: Never Tear Us Apart by INXS
T: This song was so good. It wasn’t too slow, had a great sound, and that sax - woo!
B: I do love INXS and this song is a ballad I love belting out tbh! You’re probably right that this doesn’t get the appreciation it deserves because very few Aussie artists do!
lukesurvives: Take On Me by A-ha
T: Pretty iconic. Not sure if I would’ve used it for this theme though. I’m not super into the lead’s voice, but he is super talented regardless.
B: I’ve heard this way too many times for it to be a forgotten or under appreciated song. I don’t mind the song but it’s not something I would choose to play.
carolinasteele: Too Young To Fall in Love by Motley Crue
T: Honestly love some good 80s hair metal. I liked this song, but it kind of fell flat towards the end. It got pretty repetitive, and left me wanting a bit more.
B: I liked the blast from the past factor in Motley Crue but this isn’t a song I loved. I think it fits well with the theme though!
galaxies: With or Without You by U2
T: I’m not the biggest U2 fan. It has a chill soft, rock kind of vibe that I like, but I think there are other songs and bands that scratch that itch for me.
B: This is another song I feel is more popular as opposed to forgotten but it’s also a song that has featured in a number of big moments like when Ross and Rachel first got together and then when they were in a fight.
woeisme: Pink Houses by John Mellencamp
T: Fun fact: I went to college with John Mellencamp’s son. I dabble in some John Mellencamp (Authority Song is THAT song), and I thought this was ok. This is just a little slow for my liking.
B: This was a great example of great, under appreciated music! I haven’t heard this song before despite actually listening to quite a bit of John Mellencamp growing up.
Fromawindow: Rosanna by Toto
T: I love this song. Like if I were to make a list of my favorite 80s songs, this would definitely make the cut. It’s fun, has a great beat, and is so easy to sing along to. Love it!
B: This! Toto are really known for Africa and yet there’s Rosanna, a great song waiting in the wings to be noticed! Great submission!
VanitySmurf: I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston
T: Classic Whitney. It’s not one of my favorites from her, but this is fun, catchy, and almost impossible to hate.
B: Honestly, who doesn’t love Whitney?! It’s a well known song but one that has really transcended time by being a staple throughout the decades!
Chels052_: Mad World by Tears for Fears
T: I’ve actually never heard the original version so you get a bonus point for that. There was quite a bit going on in the song. I liked how dynamic it was, but at times I wasn’t sure which part of the song to focus on.
B: OMG not Chels delivering a song I truly love! This is a completely forgotten version of this song and while I know the story you mentioned well and the song inside out and backwards, I know many who have no clue this was the original!
joshgillespie: Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
T: LOL. Memes aside, this is such a quintessential 80s song. His voice kind of turns me off, so I’m unfortunately not the biggest fan of this song.
B: oh I don’t think this song can ever be forgotten but I agree it is under appreciated in that the meme sells the song short and disappointingly makes Mr Astley no royalties at all!
Mrkk: Baby I Love Your Way by Will to Power
T: I definitely forgot about this song, and it took me a minute to recognize it. It has a nice vibe to it.
B: Oh my! I genuinely forgot this song existed but it’s also a banger! I actually love soft rock so much and this is a great choice!
bblover96: The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston
T: One of the best Whitney songs. Period.
B: This song is pure class. The message in this song is something I instill in my children every day! It is definitely less appreciated than some of Whitney’s other songs!
3pi14159: Where The Streets Have No Name by U2
T: Honestly, I didn’t love this. Kind of felt like Bono was yelling most of the song. The guitar in the song was nice though.
B: This is a lesser known U2 but not a song I ever really loved and probably not one I’d put on if given a playlist of U2 songs.
cheritaisdelicious: Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode
T: This is weird. I kind of dig it; weird enough to be cool without being completely out there. I also really enjoyed the guitar riff throughout the song.
B: I got told to turn this racquet down when I listened to this. Admittedly it was 3am but still. I did relisten but I can’t say I loved it. I don’t know it though so one bonus point for that.
And the winner is…
#kingjames13! Congratulations. INXS was a big hit with the judges. Keep up the good work.
Unfortunately, the person we will be leaving behind is…
#3pi14159. After a solid showing in round 1, you just fell short this round. Thanks so much for playing <3
The next theme and destination will be posted when I get off work. In the meantime, here are the final rankings:
Rosanna: 14
Greatest Love of All: 13
Never Tear Us Apart: 12
I Wanna Dance With Somebody: 11
Rock the Boat: 10
Mad World: 9
Too Young to Fall in Love: 8
Personal Jesus: 7
Baby I Love Your Way: 6
Take On Me: 5
Never Gonna Give You Up: 4
Pink Houses: 3
With or Without You: 2
Where the Streets Have No Name: 1
Beck’s Rankings
Mad World: 14
Never Tear Us Apart: 13
Rosanna: 12
The Greatest Love of All: 11
Baby I Love Your Way: 10
Pink Houses: 9
Never Gonna Give You Up: 8
With or Without You: 7
I Wanna Dance With Somebody: 6
Rock The Boat: 5
Too Young to Fall in Love: 4
Take On Me: 3
Where The Streets Have No Name: 2
Personal Jesus: 1
