Sunday, December 31, 2017

Chumbawamba - Tubthumping



Because this will be my last chance to say that this is a 20-year-old song.

Sunday, December 24, 2017

The Jackson 5 - Give Love on Christmas Day



Because this 47-year-old song is one Christmas song that isn't quite as grating or overplayed as many others.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Wang Chung - Dance Hall Days



Because although I've always found the idea behind this song quirky, I've liked it for the past three decades.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)



Because few things are quite as awesome as a little Hall & Oates on a Sunday night.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

P.M. Dawn - Set Adrift On Memory Bliss [16:9 Full HD Video]



Because this became a hit in 1992, the year I graduated from high school. Twenty-five years later, it is still fantastic.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Abba - Super Trouper



Because with all this talk of "titos and titas," nothing says retro and nostalgia quite like ABBA does.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Olivia Newton John - Twist of fate



Because I always liked this song and it was an underrated part of Stranger Things 2.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know?



Because no one who tucks a tie into a shirt should look as cool as these lads do.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Chicago - "Look Away" (Official Music Video)



Because 29 years later, Chicago still speaks the truth.

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Blur - Song 2



Because there are few songs that start off rockin' like this bad boy does.

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Lisa Stansfield - This Is The Right Time (Real Life Documentary)



Because you gotta love a little late 80s British soul.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Queen - Another One Bites the Dust (Official Video)



Because this is what Ateneo should sing after beating La Salle and going 7-0 today. ;) 

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds - Satellite 07.06.16



Because this will always be my fave Dave Matthews song.

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Duncan Sheik - Barely Breathing (Video)



Because 21 years later, that's still a haunting track.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Semisonic - Closing Time



Because no 90s playlist is complete without this tune.

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Third Eye Blind - "Semi-Charmed Life" [Official Music Video]



Because it's 20 years later, and this is still an awesome feel-good song.

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Sophie B. Hawkins - Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover



Because 25 years later, this is still an awesome song.

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Glass Tiger - Someday



Because even if I'm in another country, I thought about this Canadian 80s band.

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Rick Springfield - Don't Talk To Strangers



Because this is awesome 80s cheese with a good message to boot!

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life Again



Because in the 31 years since this was released, Winwood has actually become underrated. Subtle backing vocals by James Taylor to boot.

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Luscious Jackson - Ladyfingers



Because 20 years later, I still love this funky track.

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Rick Astley - Together Forever



Because it's been 30 years since we all got Rickrolled for the first time.

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine



Because it's been 30 years since we all first rocked to this.

Sunday, July 16, 2017

Pat Benatar - Invincible



Because if you've seen GLOW, you might not be able to get this out of your head.

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Heart - Alone



Because nobody rocks quite like Ann and Nancy Wilson do.

Sunday, July 2, 2017

U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For



Because I disagree with that Rolling Stone list and THIS should be the top U2 song ever.

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Roxette - The Look



Because this is one of the awesome 80s tracks featured on GLOW!

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Bill Conti - Gonna fly now (Rocky) HD



Because Rocky director John G. Avildsen just passed away. He made us believe in the underdogs.

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Seal - Kiss From A Rose (Radio 2 In Concert)



Because I'll always associate this song with Batman, and although he was a different Batman, this is for Adam West.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

The Doobie Brothers - "What A Fool Believes" (Official Music Video)



Because you need a little Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald in your life every so often.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland



Because there is nothing quite like EWF in Egyptian outfits.

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Level 42 - Something About You



Because I always thought this band was underappreciated in the 80s.

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Swing Out Sister - Breakout



Because even if you take out the color from the video, this is still awesome.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

John Parr - "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" [Official Music Video]



Because I wanted to be as cool as the Brat Pack when I grew up. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. :p

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)



Because it's no rumor, all three girls have reunited!

Sunday, April 23, 2017

John Mellencamp - Jack & Diane



Because this is now 35-years-old and I always liked that refrain.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]



Because Thirteen Reasons Why​ and Doctor Who​ used this New Wave classic recently.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Journey - Open Arms (Live)



Because they just got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Alphaville - "Forever Young" (Version 1) (Official Music Video)



Because a month after my birthday, I still wish for this.

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok "From CHESS"



Because I spent more than a night in Thailand this week, none in Bangkok and all in Pattaya though.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go



Because this was one of the last things I expected to hear in The LEGO Batman Movie. George Michael still resonates.

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Debbie Gibson - "Only In My Dreams" (Official Music Video)



Because there are few things more bubblegum pop than this.

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Digable Planets - Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)



Because I really dig this 90s one-hit wonder and I'm cool like dat.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Pat Benatar - We Belong



Because sometimes, you just need to hear a 33-year-old song that still rocks.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran



Because this had a prominent role in La La Land. ;)

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Queen - Radio Ga Ga (Official Video)



Because this was one of the biggest hits of 1984! #BestYearInPop

Sunday, January 1, 2017

The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian



Because this song turns 30 this year!