Connecting with old friends on Facebook has got me thinking about the old dance music (both fast and slow), and I thought I'd start with the slow songs since there aren't nearly as many. The first two that come to mind are:
Alphaville - Forever Young
OMD - If You Leave (not really a slow song, but the sentiment is there)
Keep in mind, I haven't screened these video links just verified that they're the right songs. If you're as old as I am go ahead and click through some night when you're wanting to wax nostalgic. You are so welcome.
Right behind those:
Depeche Mode - Somebody (thank you Higley's Heroes)
Breathe - Hands to Heaven
Survivor - Search is Over
Chicago - Hard Habit to Break (I saw this one Live)
Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
Air Supply - All Out of Love
Toto - I'll Be Over You
Bangles - Eternal Flame
REO Speedwagon - I Can't Fight This Feeling
Police - Every Breath You Take
Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart
Cutting Crew - Died In Your Arms Tonight
U2 - With or Without You
Journey - Open Arms, Faithfully
Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
and, last but not least, those with the gag factor (at least for me):
Wham - Careless Whisper
Chris Deburgh - Lady in Red
Do you think I had a thing for big-hair bands or what? Now it's your turn, which songs have I forgotten? Also, informal poll: how many of you made mix tapes? As always, thank you in advance for playing along.
*If you're not this old thank your lucky stars, but know that you missed a really great decade.
