The Hippie Chick

I've been enjoying the show and singing along. LOL!! Here's the list, yo. With some commentary and video links where I could find 'em! *ahem* and warning... what's behind the cut is long :



1. "Livin’ on a Prayer" - Bon Jovi
No denying this one was everywhere. Sing along now! "She says we've got to hold on to what we've got 'cause it doesn't make a difference if we make it or not. We've got each other and thats a lot for love - we'll give it a shot..." Hmmm... number one though? Interesting. Video (amazing live acoustic version)

2. "Pour Some Sugar On Me" - Def Leppard
Okay, I do like this one though I am surprised to see it so high on the list for some reason. "Listen! red light, yellow light, green light go! Crazy little woman in a one man show. Mirrorqueen, mannequin, rhythm of love. Sweet dream, saccharine, loosen up..." Video

3. "Hungry Like The Wolf" - Duran Duran
Ever since reading the book "Small Sacrifices" and seeing the movie made from it, I get chills hearing this song. Go read the book / see the movie sometime and you'll see why. Video

4. "Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson
These were the days when Michael was riding high on his Thriller success and everything he touched with that silver gloved hand of his turned to gold. My friends and I used to mimic this entire video down to the "moonwalk". Video

5. "When Doves Cry" - Prince
Just a fine, fine song. I got into Prince with "Purple Rain", it was the first album of his I ever owned. He's brilliant. Video

6. "I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)" - Daryl Hall & John Oates
I was never this huge huge fan of theirs but liked a couple of their songs. This was one of them. Just like the groove running through it, and I like to sing along with the "I can't go for that no naaaaaoooohhh... no can do!" Video

7. "Sweet Child O’ Mine " - Guns N' Roses
LOVE. Just yeah. Video

8. "Like A Virgin" - Madonna
I remember when Madonna first hit really big. Everywhere you went, there were girls trying to emulate her style. You'd see the gazillion rubber bracelets, lace gloves, sunglasses. We called them "Madonnabes" (after "wannabes"). Madonna had attitude and came on like gangbusters. No escaping her. Video of her famous MTV Awards performance, from 1984.

9. "Walk This Way" - Run-D.M.C.
I thought this brilliant. Just the video alone is iconic... and it brought Aerosmith back strong as ever. Video

10. "You Shook Me All Night Long" - AC/DC
My brother used to listen to a lot of AC/DC. Got me into a little bit of their stuff. Just great, balls to the wall rock. Video

11. "Don’t Stop Believin'" - Journey
I thought Steve Perry had a GREAT voice. This one brings back memories of being in choir in High School. This was a sing along we always did. Video (live in Tokyo)

12. "How Will I Know" - Whitney Houston
So high on the list? Hmmm... I like a couple of others better, but okay. Whitney seemed to be on top of the world at this point and nothing could stop her. I'm waiting to see if now that she dumped Bobby and supposedly got clean, she'll have this triumphant comeback. Stay tuned. Video

13. "With Or Without You" - U2
I remember getting a cassette tape of The Joshua Tree and thinking it the most brilliant thing. I adore that album, and this is one of my favorite tracks by U2. Ever. Should have been a titch higher IMHO. Over Whitney's anyway. Video

14. "Walk Like An Egyptian" - The Bangles
LOVED The Bangles. This is a trifle of a piece really, but fun. I remember seeing them live when they opened for George Michael on his "Faith" tour. I had been looking forward to seeing them, and we were late getting to the venue. Got there just as they started in on this song and everyone was up and "walking like Egyptians". So much fun. Video

15. "Jump" - Van Halen
Ah the days of that preening, sexy "Diamond Dave". Yeah, baby. Video

16. "Need You Tonight" - INXS
I got into INXS through this album, "Kick". Remember well the video for this one, and yes, Michael Hutchence was indeed quite hot. He was amazing. Video

17. "Here I Go Again" - Whitesnake
Okay, okay, who can forget Tawny Kitaen's car dancing? This song is good too... I sing along when it comes on. Video

18. "Come On Eileen" - Dexy's Midnight Runners
"Toora loora toora loo rye ay..." This one makes me smile. It does. Video

19. "Time After Time" - Cyndi Lauper
My favorite Cyndi track. She sounds awesome on this. Video

20. "Jessie’s Girl" - Rick Springfield
"And she's watchin' him with those eyes. And she's lovin' him with that body, I just know it. And he's holdin' her in his arms late late at night..." I had a friend who was SO big on Rick at the time... this song always reminds me of her. LOL! Video

21. "Beat It" - Michael Jackson
Michael still on his Thriller streak... who can forget the video? Video

22. "Just Like Heaven" - The Cure
I liked a few Cure songs... this was one I liked quite a bit. Video

23. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" - Cyndi Lauper
The video just made this song, IMO. Great stuff to sing along with your girlfriends on a night out. LOL!! Video

24. "Take On Me" - a-ha
Another one where the video just made the song, it was so innovative. Video

25. "Our Lips Are Sealed" - The Go-Go's
LOVED these girls! They kicked major boo-tay. Video

26. "Welcome To The Jungle" - Guns N' Roses
The first single release off Appetite for Destruction. GnR came along and blew everyone away. "You know where you are?! You're in the JUNGLE, baby, you're gonna DIE!" Video

27. "Too Shy" - Kajagoogoo
I just like saying the name of the band. LOL! Video

28. "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" - Wham!
Okay, okay, I was so smitten with George Michael. He of the blond streaks, white smile and insta-tan! Watching this video now, well... um... it's obvious. *wink* But back then? Oblivious. Just NOT possible. NO. LOL LOL LOL!! Video

29. "Burning Down The House " - Talking Heads
This is one of my favorite tracks of theirs. And one of their most popular. Loved the video. Video

30. "Love Is A Battlefield" - Pat Benatar
We are young. Heartache to heartache we stand! Okay, LOVED this. Pat rocked. She got a Grammy for this song as well. Video

31. "Under Pressure" - Queen & David Bowie
Queen and David Bowie together. Awesome stuff. Just ignore the ignorant comments if you click through to watch the video link. Stupid idiots. Video (Live Aid performance, minus Bowie)

32. "Sister Christian" - Night Ranger
You're motorin'... what's your price for flight? Yeah. Video

33. "Tainted Love" - Soft Cell
Hell yeah! Sing along time. Yep. Video (performance from Top of the Pops 2)

34. "Every Rose Has It’s Thorn" - Poison
This is just a great power ballad. Loved Poison. Video

35. "In The Air Tonight" - Phil Collins
This one has a creepy vibe that the video just adds to. It's excellent. Video

36. "867-5309 / Jenny" - Tommy Tutone
OMG this song was EVERYWHERE. And so was that damn phone number. On. Every. Bathroom. Wall. For a good time call... Video

37. "Janie’s Got A Gun" - Aerosmith
This song was quite popular despite it's dark theme and the video just adds to the bleakness. It's quite well done. Video

38. "Pride (In the Name Of Love)" - U2
Another amazing U2 track. Enough said. Video

39. "I Melt With You" - Modern English
Forget the Burger King commercial. Also try out Nouvelle Vague's version sometime. Yay for New Wave! Video

40. "Love Shack" - The B-52's
TIN! ROOF! Rusted. Just love love love this one. So much fun. Gah. Shoulda been higher on the list. LOL! Watch for RuPaul in the video! Video

41. "Dr. Feelgood" - Motley Crüe
Not the hugest fan of the Crüe, but I do like a couple things. And this one is good for sure. Video

42. "London Calling" - The Clash
Yes. Excellent. Get yer punk on. Video

43. "Look Of Love" - ABC
This one is great. I remember hearing this one all the time. Still gets played a lot on 80s stations on the radio. Great video! LOL!! Video

44. "Cruel Summer" - Bananarama
I LOVED this one... and it's always on my summer mix. Video

45. "Nasty" - Janet Jackson
No, my first name ain't baby. It's Janet. Miss Jackson if you're nasty. *nods* Video

46. "Every Breath You Take" - The Police
Yeah, I talked about this before. Stalkery. Creepy. *nods* Here's the video again.

47. "We’re Not Gonna Take It" - Twisted Sister
Too great. LOL!!! I linked the video for this one before too. Here it is again.

48. "Born In The U.S.A." - Bruce Springsteen
So many people misinterpret this one. It's not a flag waving, patriotic, YAY FOR THE USA song. Not ANTI America, but still not chest beating patriotic. It's about the plight of Vietnam veterans upon returning home from the war... how awfully and shamefully we treated them. I had to laugh when Reagan adopted it as his campaign song. Video

49. "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)" - Beastie Boys
HELL yeah. And the video is classic. Video

50. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" - Eurythmics
LOVE the Eurythmics. Annie's voice is amazing. Video

51. "Round And Round" - Ratt
I remember this one. My brother liked Ratt and played this quite a bit. The guitar kicks ass! And LOL @ Milton Berle in the video! I *think* he's one of the band members' uncle hence his appearance? Video

52. "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" - Dead Or Alive
Pete Burns has an incredibly operatic voice there!! Great song. On the VH1 countdown he mentioned how he will still perform the song because well... it's like required, expected really. Then adding that he hopes it will eventually just disappear. Sometimes yeah, a song gets bigger than the artist and just becomes this thing. Anyone seen Burns lately? HOLEE crud. LIPS anyone? Eeep! Mommy? Video. Yay! Pop Up Video version!!

53. "White Wedding" - Billy Idol
You just gotta love Billy Idol. I don't think he'll ever escape this one... it'll be requested every time. Hey little sister SHOTGUN! Video

54."Push It" - Salt-N-Pepa
Awesomeness. Ooo baby baby! Bay baby baby! Video

55. "I Ran (So Far Away)" - A Flock Of Seagulls
Poor A Flock of Seagulls. They'll NEVER get away from this one. Video

56. "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" - Bonnie Tyler
Okay she had a cool voice. But this song tends to annoy me. I don't know why. But it's typical theatrical Jim Steinman anyway. I swear I remember seeing her on "The Gong Show" back in the day. Anyone else remember that? Or am I dreaming it? Video

57. "Mickey" - Toni Basil
OMG this one is like "Hollaback Girl" in that it can get so uber annoying, but damn it it's fun to sing along with! You know you wanna... "Oh Mickey you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind HEY MICKEY!" Video

58. "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" - Culture Club
Now that's more like it. No 80s list or countdown is complete without at least something from Culture Club. This is a great one. The first song I think I'd ever heard by the band and I hadn't even seen them yet, only heard on the radio. Boy George has an awesome voice. Video

59. "Jack & Diane" - John Mellencamp
Little ditty 'bout Jack and Diane. Two American kids growin' up in the Heartland. LOVE this one, always have. John's near and dear to my heart as he's a fellow Hoosier and grew up not 20 minutes away from my town in Indiana. Love the handclaps! Video

60. "Bust A Move" - Young M.C.
Okay put this one on and get the party STARTED, man!!! Don't just stand there, bust a move. Video

61. "Mr. Roboto" - STYX
Just yes. It's KILROY! Sing along now! You know you wanna... "Domo arigato Mr. Roboto!" Video

62. "Take My Breath Away" - Berlin
Oh Top Gun, how I love thee. Video

63. "Whip It" - Devo
CRACK THAT WHIP! You have to see the video to appreciate this one. Video

64. "Straight Up" - Paula Abdul
Having Arsenio Hall in the video upped her coolness factor a trillionfold. You rule, Paula. Woman could DANCE!! Video

65. "I Want to Know What Love Is" - Foreigner
Oh God. The ultimate. You break up with your boyfriend / girlfriend, and you just drive. Drive while cranking this song and crying out the words at the top of your lungs. "I WANNA KNOW WHAT LOVE IS! I WANT YOU TO SHOW ME!!!" *sob, cry, sob* Yes. Video

66. "Just Can’t Get Enough" - Depeche Mode
The song that introduced me to Depeche Mode. I remember hearing this one all the time. Just the synthesizers on here!!! Video

67. "Keep On Loving You" - REO Speedwagon
Okay cheesy, but you KNOW you sing along to this one. Admit it, now. "I'm gonna keep on lovin' you 'cause it's the only thing I wanna do. I don't wanna sleep, I just wanna keep on lovin' you..." Video

68. "Fight The Power" - Public Enemy
"You gotta go for what you know. Make everybody see, in order to fight the powers that be. Lemme hear you say Fight the Power"Video

69. "It’s The End of the World As We Know It" - R.E.M.
...and I feel fine. Video

70. "I Love Rock N’ Roll" - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
My favoritest karaoke jam. Evar. I sing the hell out of this one. 'Tis great fun. I love rock 'n roll, so put another dime in the jukebox, baby! Video

71. "Super Freak" - Rick James
It's RICK JAMES, bitch! Video

72."One Thing Leads To Another" - The Fixx
"Do what they say, say what you mean.One thing leads to another. You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long. But then one thing leads to another..." Video

73. "99 Luftbaloons" - Nena
The German version of this song! It's so much better than the English "99 Red Balloons". Yep, a catchy little ditty about nuclear war! Video

74. "Faith" - George Michael
OMG. The perfectly groomed stubble. The bomber jacket. The tight jeans. That great butt! *drool, drool, drool* Yeah. Hi. :) Video

75. "Little Red Corvette" - Prince
My aunt Jan's favorite Prince song. Great stuff! But it's Prince, so yeah, of course it's brilliant. Video

76. "She Blinded Me With Science" - Thomas Dolby
She blinded me... WITH SCIENCE! Video

77. "Candy Girl" - New Edition
Yes, I sing along with this one. In an annoyingly high voice. So there. SO reminiscent of the Jackson Five at their 70s peak. Video

78. "Call Me" - Blondie
American Gigolo!!!! And might I add that Debbie Harry is hawt. HAWT. Video

79. "Don’t You Want Me?" - Human League
"You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar when I met you. I picked you out I shook you up and turned you around. Turned you into someone new..."Video

80. "It Takes Two" - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
OLD SKOOL!!!!! Woo! Yeah! Video

81. "Word Up" - Cameo
Damn yeah! Hadn't thought of this one in a bit. Wave yo hands in tha ayah like you don't cayah! Video

82. "Tempted" - Squeeze
God the love I have for this song. Paul Carrack on lead vocals. Just yeah. Video

83. "Kiss" - Prince
See they've given Prince the love on this list. And deservedly. This is a favorite track of mine. The "Dynasty" reference cracks me up but it's da bomb anyway. Think I'm gonna dance... Video

84. "All Night Long (All Night)" - Lionel Richie
Fiesta. Forever. Video

85. "Addicted To Love" - Robert Palmer
This track never fails to get me going. LOVE. He is very much missed. :( Video

86. "I Want Candy" - Bow Wow Wow
Simply fun, upbeat and great to sing along with! Was Annabella only like 13 years old? There was some controversy if I recall. Video

87. "Rock Me Amadeus " - Falco
"He was the first punk ever to set foot on this earth. He was a genius from the day of his birth. He could play the piano like the ring of a bell.And ev'rybody screamed: Come on, rock me Amadeus." ♥ Gotta love Falco. Video

88. "Ain’t Nobody" - Rufus & Chaka Khan
Chaka. Just nothing more needs to be said. Great song. Video

89. "Brass In Pocket" - The Pretenders
I hear Chrissie Hynde doesn't even really like this one. But it's one that everybody knows. I happen to love it, myself. Video

90. "Wild Thing" - Tone-Loc
Oh man, Tone-Loc! I loved this one and "Funky Cold Medina". Just great stuff. :) Video (live version)

91. "Walking On Sunshine" - Katrina & The Waves
The epitome of happy songs. Sometimes it grates on me with it's happiness, but it's damn catchy and I must sing along much to my chagrin. Video

92. "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" - New Kids On The Block
It's the New Kids On The Block. As much as I don't want to I like this song. Damn my soft spot for boy bands! Hmmm... Jordan was something of a hottie wasn't he? Video

93. "Cars" - Gary Numan
I always thought this song was just hella cool. Video

94. "Start Me Up" - Rolling Stones
YAY for Mick and the guys! Just the best. Video

95. "Only In My Dreams" - Debbie Gibson
Excuse me, it's Deborah now. Anyway. I think she's got a great voice. See her performances on Broadway in Cabaret and Les Mis as proof. And this track, from her teen idol days, though lite and poppy, is quite alright. Video

96. "Down Under" - Men At Work
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich. Video. Pop Up Video version!

97. "What I Like About You" - The Romantics
This one rocks. LOVE. Video

98. "My Prerogative" - Bobby Brown
Bobbay!!! Video

99. "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" - Wang Chung
Heh heh heh... you said Wang Chung. Heh heh heh. Video

100 "Working For The Weekend" - Loverboy
The ultimate 5pm on Friday song!! Video



There you have it. Agree? Disagree? Songs you feel got the short shrift? Like omigawd discuss!