Sunday, December 31, 2023

Duran Duran - The Reflex (Official Music Video)

Because this Duran Duran​ classic was released in 1⃣9⃣8⃣3⃣ and that info just blows my mind. 🤯 #TheReflex 

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