Casa Brillig went out to dinner tonite, and after about 10 minutes or so, Mr. Brillig said "Someone here really likes Flashdance, they're playing the soundtrack." Which led to a discussion of 80's movie soundtrack songs for the rest of dinner. Get out your leg warmers, skinny ties, follow me below the St. Elmo's Fire after a word from our sponsor, and meet under the Brat Pack posters...
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For tonight, let's talk songs made famous by inclusion in Eighties movie soundtracks. There are SO many to choose from, so in no particular order are a few to get us started:
- Axel F - Harold Faltermeyer From the 1984 movie Beverly Hills Cop.
- Cry Little Sister - Gerard McMann From the 1987 movie The Lost Boys.
- If You Leave - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark aka OMD From the 1986 movie Pretty in Pink.
- In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel From the 1989 movie Say Anything.
- Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon From the 1986 movie The Color Of Money.
- Stand By Me - Ben E. King From the movie Stand By Me.
- Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr. From the movie Ghostbusters.
- Don't You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds From the 1985 movie The Breakfast Club.
- Neverending Story - Limahl From the 1984 movie The NeverEnding Story.
- Just Once - Quincy Jones From the 1982 movie The Last American Virgin.
- Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins From the 1986 movie Top Gun.
And of course, the song that started this whole evening off...
- Flashdance... What A Feeling - Irene Cara From the 1983 movie Flashdance.
What songs come to mind for you, or is your first thought "My parents would know the answer to this question..."?
My collaborator tonight should have his own soundtrack, and it should win a Grammy. Please shower mojo on BeninSC!
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