Artist- Garbage
Song- I think I’m Paranoid
I didn’t hear this song when it initially released, I came across it on the Gran Turismo 2 soundtrack (one of the greatest video game soundtracks outside of the FIFA franchise). But this song would become a huge hit internationally.
Artist- The Mac Band
Song- Roses Are Red
Another good song the great Babyface. This song didn’t catch on as well as it should have. Without Babyface their second album was not nearly as successful as this. But it’s cool that all of the brothers still work in music today.
Film-Stormy Weather
Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
Dancers- The Nicholas Brothers
Song- Jumpin Jive
One of the best dance scenes in a film. The full scene is incredible.
Artist- Dan Hartman
Song- I Can Dream About You
One thing I really appreciate about Dan Hartman was his honestly. He wanted his music to have mass appeal. Performing pop, soul, rock, disco, he dabbled in everything.
Italian #DavideSabadine produced some of the most successful #ItaloDisco hits of the #80s from #FlexiCowboys #PeopleFromMars #LadyBird #PremioNobel & #Yagmur’s 1987 #NewBeat club hit “Ali Baba”- a much beloved Starck favorite
#80sMusic #80sRetro #1980s #80sNostalgia
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Artist- Steely Dan
Song- Do It Again
Steely Dan is an act that you can’t put into any particular box or genre. It’s just music. I think that’s what makes their music so lendable to sampling.
Artist- The Doobie Brothers
Song- What a Fool Believes
Can’t ever get enough of Michael McDonald’s vocals, and the way the band harmonizes, really a lost art.
Artist- Gary Clark Jr
Song- Come Together
Such a talented artist and guitarist. His YouTube is FILLED with great covers and original works.
Artist- Toni Braxton
Song- Love Shoulda Brought You Home
Written by the GREAT Babyface. You can tell a Babyface song as soon as you hear it. Originally written for Anita Baker. Toni Braxton usually gets left off 90’s RnB list, but I would put her right up there with anyone.
German singer #GeorgeMonroe enjoyed modest success in 1989 (as “Sugar Toe Monroe”) when his cover of #TommyRoe’s #1 UK hit “Dizzy” invaded European clubs but it was his 1987 cover of #10CC’s #1 UK hit “I’m Not In Love” that became a much beloved #StarckClub classic
#1980s
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Artist- Moby
Song- Porcelain
Originally Moby didn’t like this song and almost left it off the album altogether. The title of the song is a double entendre.
"Porcelain is fragile and white, and I am fragile and white...when I relapsed...I did a lot of throwing up into porcelain things."
Artist- Daniel Bedingfield
Song- Gotta Get Thru This
This song was sooo far ahead of its time. It was made on his computer in his room, along with a few other songs.
Should’ve figured he is a fellow Leo.
Zeppelin IV is the best album imo.
#Essex #NewWave group #ModernEnglish were originally “The Lepers” but new keyboardist #StephenWalker refused to join unless they changed the band’s name- they had 6 UK Top40 hits though the 1984 #StarckClub fave “Hands Across The Sea” failed to chart in the UK
#80sMusic
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Artist- Phantogram
Song- Fall In Love
I’ve been listening to Phantogram for the last few days. A really eclectic group, sounds like MGMT (post oracular spectacular) with an RnB edge. Sounds amazing.
Artist- Caitlin Cannon
Song- Love Addict
I’ve never been able to get into classic country, nothing wrong, it’s not bad. Just not my cup of tea. But some of the modern artist have grown in me just a bit. Here’s a good one.
Artist- Pino Donaggio
Song- Lo Che Non Vivo (senza te)
One of the greatest songwriters and musicians. Looking into classic Italian musicians, Pino constantly comes up. I love a great film soundtrack and score, known for his works in European and American film, here’s probably his most notable song
Artist- Joy Division
Song- Love Will Tear Us Apart
There’s so much story and context behind this song, almost impossible to do it justice in a caption. Rest in peace Ian Curtis.
Artist- Dej Loaf
Song- No Fear
Multi-talented and underrated. One of the few artist that can go back and forth between different genres.
Artist- Muddy Waters
Song- Hoochie Coochie Man
Two great sounds that don’t get enough recognition as stand out “sounds” are the Philly soul sound and the Chicago blues sound. One of those most recognizable post World War II blues tracks, Hoochie Coochie man
A side project of #AlJourgensen of #Ministry & #IanMacKay of #MinorThreat, #Pailhead fused hardcore #Industrial music with #PunkRock- Starckers loved this potent synergy & Pailhead’s punchy 1989 cut “Don’t Stand In Line”
#80sMusic #Dallas #1980s #80s #Fugazi #Darkwave
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Artist- DeBarge
Song- I Like It
I think Ray and I could should do a show with the best performances from Soul Train and Showtime At The Apollo Theater. The first hit from the DeBarge family would be sample by a ton of artist, LL Cool J, Beyonce, Grand Puba, Wreckx-n-Effect, and Warren G.
Artist- Joy Division/New Order
Song- Bizarre Love Triangle
For me, this encapsulates what the 89’s looked like. One of New Order’s most recognizable songs.
Scottish #NewWave band #FictionFactory scored a hit in 1984 with their single “Feels Like Heaven.” Music critic #DavidOkamoto called it ‘the song #SpandauBallet would kill for… one of the prettiest singles of the year’ – it was a beloved early #StarckClub fave
#80sMusic
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Artist- The White Stripes
Song- Hello Operator
I was pleasantly surprised to see The White Stripes on the list of candidates for the rock hall of fame. Some of their work before the White Blood Cells album gets overlooked a bit. Here’s one of my favorites, from the De Stijl album.
All love to the playlist100 and the great lads responsible for it. I'll take this version though.
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Artist- Mariah Carey
Song- Vision Of Love
I had no idea Mariah Carey’s Rock And Roll Hall of Fame candidacy would be a hot topic. Figured she was a shoe in off of numbers alone. There’s some tough competition this year, but Ray and I both think she gets in this year.
Artist- Gang start
Song- You Know My Steez
This song shows the great versatility of primo. I remember first hearing this song back in the day thinking it was a kid capri beat. And as usual guru delivers.
Artist- TOOL
Song- Schism
As a drummer, this was a very difficult song to learn. Even with the sheet music I struggle with this. I REALLY appreciate the artistry in this song.
