100 Greatest Songs of the 80's

[SuiteMadameBlue]

Oh Yeah!!! I LOVE my 80's music!!!!

I'm pretty sure Dennis was interviewed for the Roboto segment

http://www.antimusic.com/news/06/oct/27.shtml

100 Greatest Songs Of The '80s



10/27/06
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(Vh1) "100 Greatest Songs Of The '80s," the five-part program will countdown classics from '80s icons like Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, New Edition, Journey, Guns N' Roses and Duran Duran. With 44, 000 votes received, the list was determined by an online poll at vh1.com where viewers had the opportunity to pick their favorite songs from the '80s whether it was rock, pop, rap or R&B. Join VH1 as it counts down the coolest, gnarliest and most awesome songs of the decade that gave us hip-hop and hair metal. Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Monday, October 30 at 9 PM*, "100 Greatest Songs Of The '80s" brings viewers each tune's back-story told through new, original interviews with the musicians who created them, as well as the legendary artists they inspired. In the tradition of VH1's hit "100 Greatest" specials, the show features archival clips, classic performances, plus exclusive interviews from Chaka Khan, Deborah Gibson, Dee Snider, Jordan Knight, Bananarama, Bret Michaels, Terri Nunn, Darryl McDaniels, Rikki Rachtman, John Oates, Def Leppard, Young M.C., Jane Wiedlin, INXS, Fred Schneider, Joe Perry, Stephen Pearcy, Jack Blades, Barenaked Ladies, Chris Booker, John Cena, Mark McGrath, former MTV VJ Nina Blackwood among many others. Episodes 3 - 5 of the countdown will premiere Tuesday - Thursday at 10 PM*

01 Bon Jovi / "Livin' on a Prayer" 1986
02 Def Leppard / "Pour Some Sugar On Me" 1987
03 Duran Duran / "Hungry Like the Wolf" 1982
04 Michael Jackson / "Billie Jean" 1982
05 Prince / "When Doves Cry" 1984
06 Hall & Oates / "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" 1981
07 Guns N' Roses / Sweet Child O' Mine 1987
08 Madonna / "Like a Virgin" 1984
09 Run-D.M.C. / "Walk This Way" 1986
10 AC/DC / "You Shook Me All Night Long" 1980
11 Journey / Don't Stop Believin' 1981
12 Whitney Houston / "How Will I Know" 1985
13 U2 / "With Or Without You" 1984
14 The Bangles / "Walk Like an Egyptian" 1986
15 Van Halen / "Jump" 1984
16 INXS / "Need You Tonight" 1987
17 Whitesnake / "Here I Go Again" 1982
18 Dexy's Midnight Runners / "Come On Eileen" 1982
19 Cyndi Lauper / "Time after Time" 1984
20 Rick Springfield / "Jessie's Girl" 1981
21 Michael Jackson / "Beat It" 1982
22 The Cure / "Just Like Heaven" 1987
23 Cyndi Lauper / "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" 1984
24 A-Ha / "Take On Me" 1985
25 Go-Go's / "Our Lips Are Sealed" 1981
26 Guns N' Roses / "Welcome to the Jungle" 1987
27 Kajagoogoo / "Too Shy" 1984
28 Wham! / "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" 1984
29 Talking Heads / Burning Down the House 1983
30 Pat Benatar / "Love is a Battlefield" 1983
31 Queen and David Bowie / "Under Pressure" 1981
32 Night Ranger / "Sister Christian" 1983
33 Soft Cell / "Tainted Love" 1981
34 Poison / "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" 1988
35 Phil Collins / "In the Air Tonight" 1981
36 Tommy Tutone / "867-5309 / Jenny" 1981
37 Aerosmith / "Janie's Got a Gun" 1989
38 U2 / "Pride (In the Name of Love)" 1984
39 Modern English / "I Melt With You" 1982
40 The B-52's / "Love Shack" 1989
41 Mötley Crüe / "Dr. Feelgood" 1989
42 The Clash / "London Calling" 1982
43 ABC / "Look of Love (Part One)" 1982
44 Bananarama / "Cruel Summer" 1984
45 Janet Jackson / "Nasty" 1986
46 The Police / "Every Breath You Take" 1983
47 Twisted Sister / "We're Not Gonna Take It" 1984
48 Bruce Springsteen / "Born in the U.S.A." 1984
49 Beastie Boys / "Fight For Your Right" 1986
50 Eurythmics / "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" 1983
51 Ratt / "Round and Round" 1984
52 Dead or Alive / "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" 1985
53 Billy Idol / "White Wedding" 1988
54 Salt-N-Pepa / "Push It" 1986
55 A Flock of Seagulls / "I Ran (So Far Away)" 1982
56 Bonnie Tyler / "Total Eclipse of the Heart" 1983
57 Toni Basil / "Mickey" 1981
58 Culture Club / "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" 1982
59 John Mellencamp / "Jack & Diane" 1982
60 Young M.C. / "Bust a Move" 1989
61 Styx / "Mr. Roboto" 1983
62 Berlin / "Take My Breath Away" 1986
63 Devo / "Whip It" 1980
64 Paula Abdul / "Straight Up" 1988
65 Foreigner / "I Want to Know What Love Is" 1984
66 Depeche Mode / "Just Can't Get Enough" 1981
67 REO Speedwagon / "Keep On Loving You" 1980
68 Public Enemy / "Fight the Power" 1988
69 R.E.M / "It's The End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)" 1980
70 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts/ "I Love Rock N' Roll" 1981
71 Rick James / "Super Freak" 1981
72 The Fixx / "One Thing Leads to Another" 1983
73 Nena / "99 Luftbaloons" 1983
74 George Michael / "Faith" 1987
75 Prince / "Little Red Corvette" 1983
76 Thomas Dolby / "She Blinded Me With Science" 1982
77 New Edition / "Candy Girl" 1983
78 Blondie / "Call Me" 1980
79 Human League / "Don't You Want Me?" 1981
80 Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock / "It Takes Two" 1988
81 Cameo / "Word Up!" 1986
82 Squeeze / "Tempted" 1981
83 Prince / "Kiss" 1986
84 Lionel Richie / All Night Long (All Night) 1983
85 Robert Palmer / "Addicted to Love" 1985
86 Bow Wow Wow / "I Want Candy" 1982
87 Falco / "Rock Me Amadeus 1986
88 Chaka Khan / "Ain't Nobody" 1989
89 The Pretenders / "Brass in Pocket" 1980
90 Tone-Loc / "Wild Thing" 1989
91 Katrina and The Waves / "Walking On Sunshine" 1983
92 New Kids on the Block / "You Got It (The Right Stuff) 1988
93 Gary Numan / "Cars" 1980
94 The Rolling Stones / "Start Me Up" 1981
95 Debbie Gibson / "Only in My Dreams" 1987
96 Men at Work / "Down Under" 1982
97 The Romantics / "What I Like About You" 1980
98 Bobby Brown / "My Perogative" 1988
99 Wang Chung / "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" 1986
100 Loverboy / "Working for the Weekend" 1981

[bugsymalone]

That's the second "greatest" VH1 list a DDY-written Styx song has made. (Babe, #26 Greatest Love Songs).

Cool list. This looks like fun.

Thanks for posting Suite.

Bugsy

[Ash]

Awesome stuff.

[bugsymalone]

The episode with "Roboto" will air in the second hour on Monday night (Nov 30).

Bugsy

[bugsymalone]

Dennis has been on Parts 1 and 2 of this series (repeated this week). Tommy and JY are also shown, briefly. commenting on "Mr. Roboto" and in concert. FYI.

Bugsy

[SuiteMadameBlue]

It's on VH1 right now. They just showed Dennis in the promo clip again. Oh yeah, I love my 80's music!!!!

[Monker]

It's on VH1 right now. They just showed Dennis in the promo clip again. Oh yeah, I love my 80's music!!!!

...and they completely mocked Roboto. Frankly, Dennis looked like an old fart totaly out of touch with his old audience. Funny that Tommy was the only person who didn't seem to want to make fun of the song. Loved the comment, "As a Styx fan, my reaction was, 'What the fuck is this?'"

[SuiteMadameBlue]

It's on VH1 right now. They just showed Dennis in the promo clip again. Oh yeah, I love my 80's music!!!!

...and they completely mocked Roboto. Frankly, Dennis looked like an old fart totaly out of touch with his old audience. Funny that Tommy was the only person who didn't seem to want to make fun of the song. Loved the comment, "As a Styx fan, my reaction was, 'What the fuck is this?'"

I think that was the longest segment for any song that was mentioned in that hour. He didn't look like an old fart, IMO.

I remember that comment from my friends when Roboto came out! That's exactly how they all felt. Now they're kids love that song

[bugsymalone]

It's on VH1 right now. They just showed Dennis in the promo clip again. Oh yeah, I love my 80's music!!!!

...and they completely mocked Roboto. Frankly, Dennis looked like an old fart totaly out of touch with his old audience. Funny that Tommy was the only person who didn't seem to want to make fun of the song. Loved the comment, "As a Styx fan, my reaction was, 'What the fuck is this?'"

All in the perspective. I thought most of the old rockers interviewed looked like old farts or burned out whatevers (including Tommy and JY as well as Mick Jones, the formerly hot Mike Reno, etc.). Dennis looked darn good, white hair and all.

I like his sense of humor about the song and I am sure he basks a bit in all the attention it has brought him. Well deserved IMO. He knows good and well it gets mocked, but it IS on the VH1 "Greatest" list. Not "Worst" list.

All in how one views it.

Bugsy

[DerriD]

Monker,

I once said you were a stick in the mud. It is obvious that stick is firmly placed elsewhere....

[heardonthestreet]

Great show. Dennis was great. Looked great. Very unique guy, imo.

[AnnieOprah]

It's on VH1 right now. They just showed Dennis in the promo clip again. Oh yeah, I love my 80's music!!!!

...and they completely mocked Roboto. Frankly, Dennis looked like an old fart totaly out of touch with his old audience. Funny that Tommy was the only person who didn't seem to want to make fun of the song. Loved the comment, "As a Styx fan, my reaction was, 'What the fuck is this?'"

You are completely in your own world. It looked great and Dennis looked great. Tommy looked stoned.

[ek88]

It's always fun to debate these lists. Just for fun, which songs do you still hear regularly in your lives (not counting playing them for yourself)? I put in parentheses where I seem to hear them at. I haven't heard a lot of these songs in years! What a shame, 'cause there's some great ones on the list!

01 Bon Jovi / "Livin' on a Prayer" 1986 (radio)
02 Def Leppard / "Pour Some Sugar On Me" 1987 (radio/jukebox at the local bar)
07 Guns N' Roses / Sweet Child O' Mine 1987 (radio/jukebox)
10 AC/DC / "You Shook Me All Night Long" 1980 (radio/sporting events)
11 Journey / Don't Stop Believin' 1981 (radio)
13 U2 / "With Or Without You" 1984 (radio)
24 A-Ha / "Take On Me" 1985 (not sure, but just seem to hear it)
26 Guns N' Roses / "Welcome to the Jungle" 1987 (radio/sporting events)
32 Night Ranger / "Sister Christian" 1983 (every ad for 80's compilation CDs)
34 Poison / "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" 1988 (kids at school)
41 Mötley Crüe / "Dr. Feelgood" 1989 (weight room at school)
59 John Mellencamp / "Jack & Diane" 1982 (radio/jukebox)
69 R.E.M / "It's The End of the World As We Know It (and I Feel Fine)" 1980 (odd places)
90 Tone-Loc / "Wild Thing" 1989 (dances)
94 The Rolling Stones / "Start Me Up" 1981 (kickoffs)

[Monker]

Oh, man, you guys are in your own little world.

He came off like a goofball. It was comical. When they showed him with his little piano singing Roboto, it was just too nutty. His short little surmising of the story came off like some kinda stand up comedy routine. The little concert snip with the Roboto mask DID seem like a comedy routine...it was all a "you can't be serious" two minutes of mocking Dennis and the song.

It was ALL done for people to laugh at. If you want to take it as somehow putting Dennis and Roboto in a good light, well, I don't think much of the rest of the world is going to agree with you.

I don't care if Tommy looked stoned. The sad thing is you people bitch when the band critiques these things and refuse to recognize it when one of the members compliments them. Hypocrits.

[DerriD]

EVERYTHING from the 80's gets goofed on. All the retro shows (I love the 80s, I love the 90s etc...) exist merely to goof on how 'silly' everything and everybody was at the time. Dennis being on there was for goofing sakes, do ya think HE doesn't know that? Of course he does and he's perfectly willing to play along. That's why alot (not all) of people here find him endearing. Of course I could use generalities and say 'you people' dump on Tommy, when in fact only one in this thread did or I could say that 'no one' ever gives the 'other guys' credit for saying anything nice, even though there are many posters here that support the current line-up, but that would make me guilty of intellectual laziness. Or it could just help my stick in the mud point of view which is that I'm going to bitch about how nobody in this forum says anything positive all the while doing exactly the same thing. But that would make me a hypocrite. Or even worse it could make me Deano's bitch if I were over in the Journey forum, then I'd have to lurk over here more.

[bugsymalone]

ek88. I hear most of this music anytime I tune into the retro-rock and/or soft rock stations on my radio, but I seldom listen to radio anymore.
Most of the videos for those songs are in regular rotation on VH1Classic, so I occasionally get to see/hear them that way.

I agree with a lot of the songs on this list, just not the placings. I sure wouldn't have put the Bon Jovi song first, but it is an eclectic list. However, I suppose it is quite representative to what was popular in the 90's.

I think the most fun in this series for me is seeing the artists as they are today and the updates on what they are doing. (One of the reasons I loved "Band Reunited"). It is interesting to see that many of them, despite careers outside of music, hop on the touring bus from time-to-time and play their songs in concerts. I believe many of them have discovered that there is money in them thar hills ..... and band shells, and festivals, and nostalgia rock tours.

And DerriD. I have long since given up trying to argue with someone who has no sense of humor.

Bugsy

[rajah2165]

Oh, man, you guys are in your own little world.

He came off like a goofball. It was comical. When they showed him with his little piano singing Roboto, it was just too nutty. His short little surmising of the story came off like some kinda stand up comedy routine. The little concert snip with the Roboto mask DID seem like a comedy routine...it was all a "you can't be serious" two minutes of mocking Dennis and the song.

It was ALL done for people to laugh at. If you want to take it as somehow putting Dennis and Roboto in a good light, well, I don't think much of the rest of the world is going to agree with you.

I don't care if Tommy looked stoned. The sad thing is you people bitch when the band critiques these things and refuse to recognize it when one of the members compliments them. Hypocrits.

Hey Idiot -

Top selling Styx song of all time
Most recognized Styx song of all time
As they say, "Any press is good press"

So, shut up and go back to your bong...I'm sure Tommy has some good stuff for you..

[Monker]

EVERYTHING from the 80's gets goofed on.

Oh,really? I didn't see "I Can't Fight This Feeling", or "I Want to Know What Love Is", or "Separate Way" goofed on NEARLY as much as Roboto. Roboto was reduced to the "Whip It", or "Come ON Eilene", or "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" realm. That's sad.

Dennis being on there was for goofing sakes, do ya think HE doesn't know that? Of course he does and he's perfectly willing to play along.

I don't think he was goofing when he was talking aobut Roboto, or playing it. In the end, he may look back at it as, "well, that's TV..." and brush it off. But, he certainly didn't seem to be goofing about on purpose.

Of course I could use generalities and say 'you people' dump on Tommy, when in fact only one in this thread did

The people I am talking about know who they are...if you want to lump yourself into that group, that's your decision.

Or it could just help my stick in the mud point of view which is that I'm going to bitch about how nobody in this forum says anything positive all the while doing exactly the same thing.

Go ahead won't bother me any!

Or even worse it could make me Deano's bitch if I were over in the Journey forum, then I'd have to lurk over here more.

Don't know what you are talking about here. I came here SPECIFICALY to talk about this. I hardly ever even lurk here any longer...why should I?

[Monker]

Oh, man, you guys are in your own little world.

He came off like a goofball. It was comical. When they showed him with his little piano singing Roboto, it was just too nutty. His short little surmising of the story came off like some kinda stand up comedy routine. The little concert snip with the Roboto mask DID seem like a comedy routine...it was all a "you can't be serious" two minutes of mocking Dennis and the song.

It was ALL done for people to laugh at. If you want to take it as somehow putting Dennis and Roboto in a good light, well, I don't think much of the rest of the world is going to agree with you.

I don't care if Tommy looked stoned. The sad thing is you people bitch when the band critiques these things and refuse to recognize it when one of the members compliments them. Hypocrits.

Hey Idiot -

Top selling Styx song of all time
Most recognized Styx song of all time
As they say, "Any press is good press"

So, shut up and go back to your bong...I'm sure Tommy has some good stuff for you..

It's sad that this is what you want STyx remembered for, instead of : Come Sail Away, Lady, Best of Times, Fooling Yoursef, Renegade, even Babe isn't laughed at as much as Roboto is on this show. That is what some people remember Styx as - a once great rock back that made a mockery out of themselves in the 80's. THAT is the attitude this show presented. How popular that song is, how well it sold, is irrelevent. Any other press would be better for BOTH Styx and DDY.

[AnnieOprah]

Oh, man, you guys are in your own little world.

He came off like a goofball. It was comical. When they showed him with his little piano singing Roboto, it was just too nutty. His short little surmising of the story came off like some kinda stand up comedy routine. The little concert snip with the Roboto mask DID seem like a comedy routine...it was all a "you can't be serious" two minutes of mocking Dennis and the song.

It was ALL done for people to laugh at. If you want to take it as somehow putting Dennis and Roboto in a good light, well, I don't think much of the rest of the world is going to agree with you.

I don't care if Tommy looked stoned. The sad thing is you people bitch when the band critiques these things and refuse to recognize it when one of the members compliments them. Hypocrits.

Hey Idiot -

Top selling Styx song of all time
Most recognized Styx song of all time
As they say, "Any press is good press"

So, shut up and go back to your bong...I'm sure Tommy has some good stuff for you..

It's sad that this is what you want STyx remembered for, instead of : Come Sail Away, Lady, Best of Times, Fooling Yoursef, Renegade, even Babe isn't laughed at as much as Roboto is on this show. That is what some people remember Styx as - a once great rock back that made a mockery out of themselves in the 80's. THAT is the attitude this show presented. How popular that song is, how well it sold, is irrelevent. Any other press would be better for BOTH Styx and DDY.

Actually, I think if you have a song that has staying power...and I would argue that there are only 3 Styx songs that have had staying power and mass popularity 20 years after their release....(Robot, Babe, Come Sail Away) that at least you are remembered...for something....Without those three songs, Styx wouldn't ever be mentioned on anything..anywhere. Those are the facts.

[ek88]

I think the most fun in this series for me is seeing the artists as they are today and the updates on what they are doing. (One of the reasons I loved "Band Reunited"). It is interesting to see that many of them, despite careers outside of music, hop on the touring bus from time-to-time and play their songs in concerts. I believe many of them have discovered that there is money in them thar hills ..... and band shells, and festivals, and nostalgia rock tours.

I'm with ya on this one, bugs. I watched a couple of the episodes and found the updates to be the most engaging part of the show. I wouldn't mind seeing a show with a 100% "where are they now" format, not just a few tidbits thrown in!

[bugsymalone]

I'm with ya on this one, bugs. I watched a couple of the episodes and found the updates to be the most engaging part of the show. I wouldn't mind seeing a show with a 100% "where are they now" format, not just a few tidbits thrown in!

One of the most interesting things to me is seeing the road a popular (or even one-hit wonder) band has taken from beginnings to the present. It is fascinating to see someone who was in a band that regularly sold out stadiums full of fans and who is now teaching school or working in a plastics factory or whatever.

I, too, would love to see more "where are they now" type shows. I realize "Bands Reunited" simply lost its mojo when bands got wise to what was going on when Aamer showed up at their door with a film crew.

Seeing some of the intercene wars that went on with a lot of popular groups makes me realize that what happened in Styx was par for the course and maybe a bit milder than most. (I don't THINK the guys ever threw punches, for example.)

Anyway, I have enjoyed this 80's series for all the updates.

Bugsy