You young folk will NEVER know how lit the 80's were. Listen to how diverse the music was. The 1980's was when this country was great. We all got along, we were all making money
Right? The 80's music was not about which tunes were being shoved down our throats via radio play time/MTV videos. Most of the songs in this vid were basic, basic crap. The YT channel Professor of Rock is quite sublime, if one is looking for decent analysis and reviews of real music.
For a first video it was a good one and you are right. There is a lot of crap going on at the moment we need moments like this and more to keep us from going mad. keep up the good work.
I must correct you, Disco was long dead before the 1980's arrived. 1979 may have had a few straggler Disco songs, but the few, if any, Disco songs were by bands or artists that were huge in Disco & had released songs that were likely recorded a year or two prior to their 1979 release.
Great first video! Maybe in future song reaction videos, you may tell where you were & what was happening in your life, when you first heard whichever retro or slightly newer song(s) you happen to be reacting to. This reaction had so many tunes, sharing those personal memories for each song, would've likely made the video a bit too lengthy for you or some viewers. Great job, overall! I was born in an odd window of time-mid December, 1967, which had the late 60's hippie & protest music. From a toddler to pre-teen, the 70's, was all about the singer/songwriter artists in folk & easy rock. Alomg with Funk, R&B, Soul, Disco, Punk, Country, Pop, Bubble Gum music, arena rock, progressive rock, early Heavy Metal, Shock Rock, Psychedelic, Post-Modern, along with the infinite crossover hits by countless solo artists & bands doing crossover collaborations including writing, producing & usually singing & performing by bands from completely different musical genres. Every musical genre was at its peak in the 70's, then, from a teen to early adulthood, the 80's was all Hair bands, Metal, Post-Punk, Supergroups, Rap, Techno-Pop, & and explosion of female bands & solo acts From 23-33 (early middle aged) the Alternative Music of the 90's was amazing! So, I'd say, I grew up listening to four decades of (what I consider) the best of every genre of music before I turned 33. Less impressed with original music, increasingly every year since around Y2K.
@@jamiesweitzer8469 Thank you so much. Those are good suggestions. And it sounds like you were very lucky to have been around to experience all the great music. I wish I was. Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day!
@denvercpruitt lol my husband once a Ska band vocalist. Mighty Mighty boss tones, what else, that one Japanese Ska band. Yeah I that's why I know of Safe Ferris 😁.
@ Cool! I was first introduced to the genre by Reel Big Fish. They were the first ska band I liked. I don’t remember what song, though. I also like Goldfinger and The Aquabats lol
@@denvercpruittMaybe their cover of ah ha’s Take on Me? They also do a good version of When in Rome’s The Promise. While it’s not originally an 80’s song, check out Mustard Plug’s cover of The Freshman.
Always On My Mind was first recorded by Brenda Lee and a few others. Elvis' version was the first commercially successful version in 1972. The song has been covered by a lot of artists.
Music was so good before autotune was invented and released for use in Sept of 1997. Yep Madonna and MJ kind of dominated the 80's. I was listening to more country music back then but I also watched MTV back when ot was actually music videos.
@ Lol yeah, I’ve heard a lot of people say that. It definitely changed a lot. A lot of music became “too perfect” and polished. I don’t like that. It’s less real.
John Lennon was killed Dec 8, 1980, boosting the sales of those new releases, but I do love "Starting Over" and others of his. "Always on My Mind" was an Elvis song, then a Willie cover, then Pet Shop Boys sang it in tribute to Elvis. My fave song from the 80s is INXS "Never Tear Us Apart", but from this list The Police "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" 🎧 💓 🎶
Copyright strike - on something like this....okay get pausing when saying something but otherwise Copyright strike l doubt you would get- this kind of thing l have seen absolute ton of reactors do and have not paused for that.
What is your favorite song from the 80s? Let me know.
Waiting For The Star To Fall. Considered a one hit wonder.
By a song writer duo who called themselves Boy Meets Girl.
@ Cool. I have to check it out.
Anything from Def Leppard lol
Heck yeah! Def Leppard is awesome!
@@denvercpruitt Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves 1983
Good job. I like how you add your personal stories, memories related to the songs. More people should do that.
@@brooklynbnutterflyarts4646 Thank you so much. These songs bring back memories. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Take care!
You are doing amazing! I am 57 and grew up with all of these
@@robynhurley5119 Thank you so much. I like all those songs. And thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoy them.
That was such a fun decade to live through
@@christypriest30 Yeah, seemed like it.
Roxette was my music at that time. I still love the songs today.
Barry Gibb's wife's name is Linda and they will be celebrating 55 years of marriage. Barbra Streisand is married to Josh Brolin's dad, James Brolin!
@@reshaud81 Cool. I didn’t know that. Thank you for telling me.
I was so lucky to grow up with musicians my parents had the most awesome records, my Mom still has awesome taste in rock, r&b, soul, and heavy metal
Amazing reaction! They're all amazing songs! :D
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. And I agree about the songs. All great.
You had the best reactions and without judgement. Well done.
@@markduncan9757 Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
15:46 The best "I don't think I know that" comment! 😅 For once, I sighed with relief. 😂
This music was my childhood. It gives me hope, in a way, that someone your age knows most of this music.
@@jwb52z9 Yes, this stuff is great. I love the classics. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
You young folk will NEVER know how lit the 80's were. Listen to how diverse the music was. The 1980's was when this country was great. We all got along, we were all making money
Right? The 80's music was not about which tunes were being shoved down our throats via radio play time/MTV videos. Most of the songs in this vid were basic, basic crap. The YT channel Professor of Rock is quite sublime, if one is looking for decent analysis and reviews of real music.
@@travelamazon Lol that’s what I hear. Y’all were very lucky.
So happy!! I am Gen x
@@robynhurley5119 That’s good. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
For a first video it was a good one and you are right. There is a lot of crap going on at the moment we need moments like this and more to keep us from going mad. keep up the good work.
@@mervinmannas7671 Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Ok...i was born in 1967. I was living my best life in the 80s!!!
@@robynhurley5119 It sounds like a fun time.
Billy Ocean “When The Going Gets Tough” yes, go back and watch that! Hopefully you’ll recognize the back p singers.
@@hollyharakaly1898 hmm ok. I’ll look.
Also check his other songs Suddenly and There'd be sad songs
I must correct you, Disco was long dead before the 1980's arrived. 1979 may have had a few straggler Disco songs, but the few, if any, Disco songs were by bands or artists that were huge in Disco & had released songs that were likely recorded a year or two prior to their 1979 release.
@@jamiesweitzer8469 Oh ok. I didn’t know that. Thank you for telling me.
You were always on my mind is an Elvis Presley song and was covered by Willie Nelson and pet shop boys and may be many other people.
What the hell were you guys on with “shuddap yo face” haha
FYI- John Lennon was murdered in Dec of 1980, which resulted in a surge of his music being aired in early 1981.
@@mozart2jazz Oh okay. That makes sense.
When I was a kid I thought my Uncle Pelham (my grandpa's brother} sang Johnny Be Goode, lol! Born in 1973, so I know all these songs and artists.
@@bradjbourgeois73 lol that’s funny. And you are lucky to have been around for all the good music.
I was born in 89. I know Coming Up, because of my Mom. I want to go home. Haha
Roxette ROX!!!
Jeff Lynne of ELO is a genius.
@@lisafarrell5996 Yes! I agree.
I Love the 80s. I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you.
@@feroldreymichaeloregencia3344 I wish I was around. And thank you so much 🙏 I’m glad you enjoyed it! thanks again. Have a great day.
Great first video! Maybe in future song reaction videos, you may tell where you were & what was happening in your life, when you first heard whichever retro or slightly newer song(s) you happen to be reacting to. This reaction had so many tunes, sharing those personal memories for each song, would've likely made the video a bit too lengthy for you or some viewers. Great job, overall! I was born in an odd window of time-mid December, 1967, which had the late 60's hippie & protest music. From a toddler to pre-teen, the 70's, was all about the singer/songwriter artists in folk & easy rock. Alomg with Funk, R&B, Soul, Disco, Punk, Country, Pop, Bubble Gum music, arena rock, progressive rock, early Heavy Metal, Shock Rock, Psychedelic, Post-Modern, along with the infinite crossover hits by countless solo artists & bands doing crossover collaborations including writing, producing & usually singing & performing by bands from completely different musical genres. Every musical genre was at its peak in the 70's, then, from a teen to early adulthood, the 80's was all Hair bands, Metal, Post-Punk, Supergroups, Rap, Techno-Pop, & and explosion of female bands & solo acts From 23-33 (early middle aged) the Alternative Music of the 90's was amazing! So, I'd say, I grew up listening to four decades of (what I consider) the best of every genre of music before I turned 33. Less impressed with original music, increasingly every year since around Y2K.
@@jamiesweitzer8469 Thank you so much. Those are good suggestions. And it sounds like you were very lucky to have been around to experience all the great music. I wish I was. Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day!
Barry Gibb wrote the song for Barbara
You may also react to 2nd Most Popular Song from the 80's. The songs are a bit less known but still awesome
@@irina1296 Cool. I’ll check it out. Thanks.
the 2md best of the 80/s is even better
@@lonniegleason3613 I’ll check that out.
Yes. I first listen to Come On Eileen it's Safe Ferris version
@@saritatambayong4002 I like that version. I’m a fan of ska/ska punk, especially the third wave in the 90s.
@denvercpruitt lol my husband once a Ska band vocalist. Mighty Mighty boss tones, what else, that one Japanese Ska band. Yeah I that's why I know of Safe Ferris 😁.
@ Cool! I was first introduced to the genre by Reel Big Fish. They were the first ska band I liked. I don’t remember what song, though. I also like Goldfinger and The Aquabats lol
@@denvercpruittMaybe their cover of ah ha’s Take on Me? They also do a good version of When in Rome’s The Promise. While it’s not originally an 80’s song, check out Mustard Plug’s cover of The Freshman.
always on my mind was an Elvis song also covered by Willy Nelson and the Pet Shop Boys
@@daniel-n4k oh okay. Cool. Good song. I thought it sounded very familiar haha
Always On My Mind was first recorded by Brenda Lee and a few others. Elvis' version was the first commercially successful version in 1972. The song has been covered by a lot of artists.
Pretty sure this is England’s pop-chart.
That would make sense.
They covered willie nelsons song
Barry gibb! He wrote the song for her album for barbara! Nope not married
@@robynhurley5119 Oh okay. I know it was somthing lol
Music was so good before autotune was invented and released for use in Sept of 1997.
Yep Madonna and MJ kind of dominated the 80's. I was listening to more country music back then but I also watched MTV back when ot was actually music videos.
@@toodlescae Music on MTV? That’s crazy lol I wish I was around during those times. And I believe Cher was the first to incorporate auto tune, right?
For me, around 1987 is when music starts going downhill. Sampling, auto tune, and click drums become more prevalent.
@@TheDreamtimezzz yeah, that makes sense. Things definitely changed
Music went downhill after autotune was invented and released for use in 1997.
@ Lol yeah, I’ve heard a lot of people say that. It definitely changed a lot. A lot of music became “too perfect” and polished. I don’t like that. It’s less real.
please listen to THE LIVING YEARS by MIKE AND THE MECHANICS from March 1989....the best lyrics of all songs......a surprise for you
@@joergen11111 Hmm I don’t think I know that one. Thank you, I’ll check it out!
Do 60s, 90s and 2000s
Hey 👋 That's a good idea. I have two on the 70s coming out. I will try and do other decades as well. Thank you for the suggestion. This is fun.
@@denvercpruitt the late 90's is where music goes to pot
There is also 70s
1980s best years to worst:
1983, 1984, 1985, 1982, 1987, 1981, 1980, 1986, 1989, 1988
Super Trooper by Abba didn't even crack the top 40!
so a pop list no rock / metal songs. ps bon jovi are pop
U where born in 93 and u don't know the 80s 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😂
@@moiracorrigan9922 lol I know a little.
John Lennon was killed Dec 8, 1980, boosting the sales of those new releases, but I do love "Starting Over" and others of his.
"Always on My Mind" was an Elvis song, then a Willie cover, then Pet Shop Boys sang it in tribute to Elvis.
My fave song from the 80s is INXS "Never Tear Us Apart", but from this list The Police "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic"
🎧 💓 🎶
@@jathygamer8746 Oh okay. That makes sense. Thank you for telling me. INXS was good. I know some of their song. And That Police song is good too.
Copyright strike - on something like this....okay get pausing when saying something but otherwise Copyright strike l doubt you would get- this kind of thing l have seen absolute ton of reactors do and have not paused for that.
@@jeffreyweitzman6463 yeah, you’re probably right. I just wanted to make sure.