Because this Duran Duran classic was released in 1⃣9⃣8⃣3⃣ and that info just blows my mind. 🤯 #TheReflex
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Carpenters - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Because to this day, nobody sounds as good as #KarenCarpenter did, and this Christmas classic by The Carpenters from 1⃣9⃣7⃣8⃣ just proves that fact. #HaveYourselfAMerryLittleChristmas
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians - What I Am (Official Music Video)
Because this Edie Brickell and New Bohemians track sounded different from anything on the radio back in 1⃣9⃣8⃣8⃣ and it's still pretty different today. #WhatIAm
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Eighth Wonder - Cross My Heart (Video)
Because while Martika's version of this 1⃣9⃣8⃣8⃣ track is probably more famous, I still dug the #EighthWonder version because of Patsy Kensit. 😉 #CrossMyHeart
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Daryl Hall & John Oates - Out Of Touch (Official HD Video)
Because I wish I was watching Daryl Hall tomorrow in MoA Arena but I don't have tickets and this Hall & Oates track from 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣ makes me wish they weren't feuding right now. #OutOfTouch
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (Official Music Video) [HD]
Because this cheesy 1⃣9⃣8⃣7⃣ track by @Starship somehow popped up on my feed and I remember @KimCattrall from #PoliceAcademy and #Mannequin years before Sex and the City. #NothingsGonnaStopUsNow
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Duran Duran - The Wild Boys (Official Music Video)
Because this Duran Duran song creeped me out when it first came out in 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣ and looked so different from the other videos from the lads. #WildBoys
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
Because watching the @MilliVanilli documentary showed me how Fab Morvan and #RobPilatus were victimized by Frank Farian and that this 1⃣9⃣8⃣8⃣ song has become a classic. #GirlYouKnowItsTrue
Sunday, October 15, 2023
REGINA - Baby Love (Official Music Video)
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣6⃣ track by @reginarichardsofficial is the epitome of an 80s one-hit-wonder. She really sounded like Madonna back then. #BabyLove
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Glass Tiger - Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone (Canadian Version)
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣6⃣ track by Canada's Glass Tiger is one of those fun pop hits from the 80s that isn't quite as big as other tracks. #DontForgetMeWhenImGone
Sunday, October 1, 2023
The Brand New Heavies - You Are The Universe (Official Video)
Because this 1⃣9⃣9⃣7⃣ hit by The Brand New Heavies is always a funky favorite to listen to. #YouAreTheUniverse
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Goo Goo Dolls - Slide [Official Music Video]
Because this Goo Goo Dolls track from 1⃣9⃣9⃣8⃣ is celebrating 25 years since being released this month, another way to make me feel old. 😅 #Slide
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Spandau Ballet - Only When You Leave (HD Remastered)
Because there's a version of this Spandau Ballet (Official) classic from 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣ that was recently released but it doesn't work w/o Tony Hadley! #OnlyWhenYouLeave
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Breathe - Say A Prayer
Because this song by #Breathe from 1⃣9⃣9⃣0⃣ is an underrated pop hit by an underrated band. #SayAPrayer
Sunday, September 3, 2023
The Emotions - Best Of My Love
Because this 1⃣9⃣7⃣7⃣ pop classic by #TheEmotions is still a feel-good anthem 46 years later. #BestOfMyLove
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Enya - Orinoco Flow (Official 4K Music Video)
Because I still can't believe this 1⃣9⃣8⃣8⃣ track by @official_enya had a part in @granturismo. 😅 #OrinocoFlow
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Kenny G - Songbird
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣6⃣ tune by @kennyg had a surprising part in Gran Turismo that nobody could have predicted. #Songbird
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now (Video Version)
Because after watching #CoolRunnings last night, I immediately thought of this #JimmyCliff song from the 1⃣9⃣9⃣3⃣ soundtrack. I was less aware of the #JohnnyNash original from 1⃣9⃣7⃣2⃣. #ICanSeeClearlyNow
Monday, July 24, 2023
Christopher Nolan sends chilling, powerful message with a masterpiece in Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan sends chilling, powerful message with a masterpiece in Oppenheimer
Thanks to @UniversalPicsPH for the invite to @OppenheimerFilm, arguably the best film of the year and Nolan's most important.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Indigo Girls - Closer to Fine (Official Video)
Because the last thing I expected when I was going to watch Barbie the Movie was to hear this The Indigo Girls song from 1⃣9⃣8⃣9⃣ being sung. 😅 #CloserToFine
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Wham! - Everything She Wants
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣ #Wham classic is emblematic of the hits the band had over the course of just four years in the spotlight as seen in the Netflix documentary. #EverythingSheWants
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One proves this spy series still has legs
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One proves this spy series still has legs
How good was the seventh #MissionImpossible film? Best movie of 2023 so far.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Black Mirror embraces the darker side of humanity with Season 6
Black Mirror embraces the darker side of humanity with Season 6
How can you not love the creepiness of the sixth season of Black Mirror?
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Raydio - You Can't Change That
Because the excellent Netflix documentary on Ray Parker Jr. shows he was way more than just the singer behind Ghostbusters and this 1⃣9⃣7⃣9⃣ track proves it. #YouCantChangeThat
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Bear successfully scores bigger fish in second season with more compelling and moving episodes
The Bear successfully scores bigger fish in second season with more compelling and moving episodes
I honestly think The Bear is the undisputed BEST current show on television. SPOILERS here for the fantastic second season.
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Wham! - Freedom (Official Video)
Because this pop track from 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣ will likely be played in the upcoming Wham! documentary on Netflix. #Freedom
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 - 7/21/1970 - Tanglewood (Official)
Because this 1⃣9⃣7⃣0⃣ classic by Chicago managed to find its way to The Flash movie and the combination of the horn section and guitars still rocks 53 years later. #25or6to4
Sunday, June 11, 2023
LL COOL J - Mama Said Knock You Out (Official Music Video)
Because this LL COOL J track from 1⃣9⃣9⃣0⃣ had an impactful appearance in the new Transformers film and it will always be fun to hear. #MamaSaidKnockYouOut
Sunday, June 4, 2023
YES - Owner of a Lonely Heart (Official Music Video)
Because this track by YES (official) from 1⃣9⃣8⃣3⃣ is now considered a rock classic 4⃣0⃣ years later. #OwnerOfALonelyHeart
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Tina Turner - The Best (Official Music Video)
Because we lost the great Tina Turner this week and this cover she released in 1⃣9⃣8⃣9⃣ encapsulates what many feel about her inspiring life. #TheBest
Sunday, May 21, 2023
The Bangles - Manic Monday (Official Video)
Because this song written by Prince was massive for The Bangles in 1⃣9⃣8⃣6⃣ and it's still fun to listen to any day of the week. #ManicMonday
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Spacehog - In the Meantime (Official Music Video)
Because I wasn't a SPACEHOG Official Facebook fan in the 90s, but this song from 1⃣9⃣9⃣5⃣ holds up remarkably well as seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. #InTheMeantime
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Redbone - Come And Get Your Love (Live on The Midnight Special) HQ
Because this #Redbone song released in 1⃣9⃣7⃣4⃣ made another appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 as part of another killer retro soundtrack. #ComeAndGetYourLove
Sunday, April 23, 2023
RUN-DMC - My Adidas
Because #MyAdidas by Run DMC appears in the @airmovie despite the latter being a story about the GOAT signing with @nikebasketball.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling (Official HD Video)
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣ ballad from REO Speedwagon is part of the excellent @airmovie soundtrack filled with lots of period-accurate music! #CantFightThisFeeling
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Christopher Cross -Sailling
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣0⃣ classic by Christopher Cross is probably the most emblematic of that music genre known as "yacht rock."
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Huey Lewis And The News - Heart And Soul (Official Music Video)
Because Huey Lewis had a ton of pop/rock hits back in the day, including this track from 1⃣9⃣8⃣3⃣. #HeartAndSoul
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Al Jarreau - After All (Official Music Video)
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣ track from #AlJarreau marked one of his crossover pop hits while he spent most of his career experimenting with scat and jazz. #AfterAll
Sunday, March 19, 2023
BOBBY CALDWELL - What You Won't Do For Love (1979) HD
Because we lost Bobby Caldwell this past week, someone who I didn't know was white until fairly recently because of that soulful voice. #WhatYouWontDoForLove
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Stanley Clarke, George Duke - Sweet Baby
Because Stanley Clarke and the later #GeorgeDuke gave us this timeless classic in 1⃣9⃣8⃣1⃣ and it still hits all the sentimental feels. #SweetBaby
Sunday, March 5, 2023
John Waite - Missing You
Because this lone track by pre-Bad English #JohnWaite from 1⃣9⃣8⃣4⃣was a staple of 90s cover bands back when I'd watch regularly. 😅 #MissingYou
Sunday, February 26, 2023
The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣3⃣ track by The Human League might not be as huge as some of their other songs, but it still turns 40 this year. #KeepFeelingFascination
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) - Mike + The Mechanics (FULL VIDEO)
Because this video from 1⃣9⃣8⃣5⃣ actually involves two other massive @officialmatm hits from the era aside from #SilentRunning.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Jackie DeShannon - What The World Needs Now Is Love (Bell Studios, 1965)
Because we lost @BurtBacharach this past week and this 1⃣9⃣6⃣5⃣ classic sung by @JackieDeShannon is just one of his massive hits w/ #HalDavid.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Glass Tiger - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)
Because this #GlassTiger track from 1⃣9⃣8⃣6⃣ is another underrated 80s pop song from that period that doesn't get enough airplay. #DontForgetMeWhenImGone
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Genesis - Throwing It All Away (Official Music Video)
Because JV Tanjuatco and I were listening to some awesome 80s tunes yesterday including this @genesis classic from 1986. #ThrowingItAllAway
Because JV Tanjuatco and I were listening to some awesome 80s tunes yesterday including this @genesis classic from 1986. #ThrowingItAllAway
Sunday, January 15, 2023
The Motels - Only The Lonely
Because this 1⃣9⃣8⃣2⃣ track by @TheMotels came up on the 80s playlist I was playing in the car last week. #OnlyTheLonely
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why (Official Video) [HD]
Because this track from 1⃣9⃣8⃣0⃣ shows just how great the harmonies were from #Eagles.
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)
Because this #CyndiLauper track from 1⃣9⃣8⃣3⃣ turns 40 this year and it paved the way for the "Rock & Wrestling Connection" of the 80s. #GirlsJustWannaHaveFun