"Exploring the Iconic 1988: Music, Movies, and Moments That Defined the Year!"
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- In 1988, various significant events in pop culture left a lasting impact. Here are some highlights:
Music
- Michael Jackson** continued his dominance with the release of "Bad," and his subsequent world tour was a major success.
- George Michael** released "Faith," an album that solidified his solo career.
- Guns N' Roses** gained immense popularity with their debut album "Appetite for Destruction," especially the hit single "Sweet Child o' Mine."
- N.W.A.** released their groundbreaking album "Straight Outta Compton," which played a crucial role in the rise of West Coast hip-hop.
Film
- "Rain Man"** premiered, starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hoffman's portrayal of an autistic savant.
- "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"** was a major box office hit, blending live-action and animation in a groundbreaking way.
- "Die Hard"** introduced the world to Bruce Willis's iconic character, John McClane, and became a classic in the action genre.
- "Beetlejuice,"** directed by Tim Burton, became a cult classic.
Television
- The Wonder Years"** debuted, offering a nostalgic look at the 1960s through the eyes of Kevin Arnold, played by Fred Savage.
- Roseanne"** premiered, presenting a more realistic portrayal of a working-class American family.
- "Murphy Brown"** started airing, featuring Candice Bergen as a strong, independent TV journalist.
Sports
- The *Winter Olympics* were held in Calgary, Canada. Notably, Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards became a beloved underdog story in ski jumping.
- Mike Tyson** was at the peak of his boxing career, successfully defending his undisputed heavyweight championship.
Fashion
- The late 1980s saw the rise of **hip-hop fashion**, including oversized clothing, gold chains, and sneakers.
- *Power dressing* for women in the workplace was prominent, featuring shoulder pads, tailored suits, and bold colors.
Technology
- Nintendo** released the North American version of "Super Mario Bros. 2," continuing the popularity of the Mario franchise.
- The *first major computer virus* for PCs, the "Morris Worm," spread through the internet, highlighting the growing importance of cybersecurity.
These highlights reflect a year rich in cultural developments across various fields.
DIE HARD HAD HOTTIST BAD GUYS EVER!!!!❤❤
🙏RIP ALAN🙏
He will be missed. He was such a good actor. --Corey Roy
I got my son who was 2 in 1989 My Buddy doll from the thrift store so lmagine waking up turning your head and seeing my buddy right in your face!!!! My son was on the other side just smiling!!!! ❤😮😂
😃🤣 Love it! that would have scared the crap outta me though...LOL
All DIE HARDS ARE GREAT!!!!
Christopher Lloyd, is a tv director today!!! He started in series "TAXI" HILARIOUS!!!!
Cool.
We watch DIE HARD every XMAS!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I dont think you're the only one. A lot of people consider it a Christmas movie and I can't argue with that. 😃 --Corey Roy
I'm a huge fan of Eddie Murphy❤❤❤❤His stand up hilarious, movies good, but his SNL stuff is so good...Especially "JAMES BROWN IN THE HOT TUB" AND "MR. ROBINSON" ❤❤❤❤❤
Yes. His SNL stuff is comedy gold. 😃 --Corey Roy
My dad was a huge ALI fan. He took me to the satellite show at LONG BEACH ARENA. of "THE RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE" IN ZAIRE VS. GEORGE FORMAN.
"THRILLA IN MANILLA" Vs. SMOKIIN'JOE FRASER👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Wow. That's cool
TV Shows:
Murphy Brown
The Wonder Years
48 Hours
In The Heat Of The Night
Roseanne
America's Most Wanted
Music:
1. Faith - George Michael
2. Need You Tonight - INXS
3. Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison
4. Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
5. Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
6. So Emotional - Whitney Houston
7. Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle
8. Could've Been - Tiffany
9. Hands To Heaven - Breathe
10. Roll With It - Steve Winwood
11. One More Try - George Michael
12. Wishing Well - Terence Trent d'Arby
13. Anything For You - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
14. The Flame - Cheap Trick
15. Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean
16. Seasons Change - Expose
17. Is This Love - Whitesnake
18. Wild, Wild West - Escape Club
19. Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
20. I'll Always Love You - Taylor Dayne
21. Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
22. Shake Your Love - Debbie Gibson
23. Simply Irresistible - Robert Palmer
24. Hold On To The Nights - Richard Marx
25. Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen
26. Shattered Dreams - Johnny Hates Jazz
27. Father Figure - George Michael
28. Naught Girls (Need Love Too) - Samantha Fox
29. A Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins
30. Love Bites - Def Leppard
31. Endless Summer Nights - Richard Marx
32. Foolish Beat - Debbie Gibson
33. Where Do Broken Hearts Go - Whitney Houston
34. Angel - Aerosmith
35. Hazy Shade Of Winter - Bangles
35. The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
37. Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
38. Make Me Lose Control - Eric Carmen
39. Red Red Wine - UB40
40. She's Like The Wind - Patric Swayze
41. Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi
42. Kokomo - Beach Boys
43. I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That - Elton John
44. Together Forever - Rick Astley
45. Monkey - George Michael
46. Devil Inside - INXS
47. Should've Known Better - Richard Marx
48. I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love - Chicago
49. The Loco-Motion - Kylie Minogue
50. What Have I Done To Deserve This? - Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield
51. Make It Real - Jets
52. What's On Your Mind - Information Society
53. Tell It To My Heart - Taylor Dayne
54. Out Of The Blue - Debbie Gibson
55. Don't You Want Me - Jody Watley
55. Desire - U2
57. I Get Weak - Belinda Carlisle
58. Sign Your Name - Terence Trent d'Arby
59. I Want To Be Your Man - Roger
60. Girlfriend - Pebbles
61. Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson
62. 1-2-3 - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
63. Mercedes Boy - Pebbles
64. Perfect World - Huey Lewis & The News
65. New Sensation - INXS
66. Catch Me (I'm Falling) - Pretty Poison
67. If It Isn't Love - New Edition
68. Rocket 2 U - Jets
69. One Good Woman - Peter Cetera
70. Don't Be Cruel - Cheap Trick
71. Candle In The Wind - Elton John
72. Everything Your Heart Desires - Daryl Hall & John Oates
73. Say You Will - Foreigner
74. I Want Her - Keith Sweat
75. Pink Cadillac - Natalie Cole
76. Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
77. Electric Blue - Icehouse
78. The Valley Road - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
79. Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown
80. Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys
81. Piano In The Dark - Brenda Russell Featuring Joe Esposito
82. When It's Love - Van Halen
83. Don't Shed A Tear - Paul Carrack
84. We'll Be Together - Sting
85. I Hate Myself For Loving You - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
86. I Don't Want To Live Without You - Foreigner
87. Nite And Day - Al B. Sure!
88. Don't You Know What The Night Can Do - Steve Winwood
89. One Moment In Time - Whitney Houston
90. Can't Stay Away From You - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
91. Kissing A Fool - George Michael
92. Cherry Bomb - John Cougar Mellancamp
93. I Still Believe - Brenda K. Starr
94. I Found Someone - Cher
95. Never Tear Us Apart - INXS
96. Valerie - Steve Winwood
97. Just Like Paradise - David Lee Roth
98. Nothin' But A Good Time - Poison
99. Wait - White Lion
100. Prove Your Love - Taylor Dayne
Movies:
Beetlejuice
Big
Die Hard
Midnight Run
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Willow
Rain Man
Heathers
The Great Outdoors
Bloodsport
Young Guns
Working Girl
Bull Durham
Mississippi Burning
The Naked Gun
Twins
Cocktail
Coming to America
Child's Play
Dangerous Liasions
A Fish Called Wanda
The Land Before Time
Mystic Pizza
Hairspray
The Accused
The Blob
Nightmare on Elm Street 4
Rambo lll
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Elvira Mistress of the Dark
Beaches
Colors
Oliver and Company
Above The Law
License To Drive
Great list!
Yes! House of the Dragon! Incredible show! Lots of other watchers. Should react to the episodes.
Yay! Glad to know you watch it too. 😃 We are hoping people watch it so we could talk about it. The show is sooo good
Yay! Glad to know you watch it too. 😃 We are hoping we people are watching it because its soooo good and we want to talk about it so bad. 🙂
HAVE YOU SEEN "THE EXPENDIBLES"??? ALL THREE GREAT, ALL OUR ACTION HEROES IN THEM!!! TERRIFIC❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love the franchise! It is super over the top, but epic!!! - Fenom202