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Post by 1finemrg on Aug 24, 2015 21:56:39 GMT -5
After 2 Top 40 singles, their last Hot 100 hit just missed the Top 40. The lost 80s classic from August 29, 1981 hung around for 12 weeks in the bottom 60, peaking at #42. They were a Jacksonville, Florida based band with ties to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Fly Away - Blackfoot
Speaking of ties, this band was somewhat linked to Bruce Springsteen. The lost 80s classic from August 30, 1986 was their last of 2 songs to reach the Hot 100. A cover of a 60s original by the Left Banke, it was also covered by the Four Tops with Top 15 success. This one hung out at the very bottom of the Hot 100 for five weeks, but could get no higher than #98. Walk Away Renee - Southside Johnny & The Jukes
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 2, 2015 5:29:04 GMT -5
From September 7, 1985 this lost 80s classic took 4 short weeks to reach its current #53 position. Unfortunately, that was also where it peaked though it did chart for a total of 9 weeks. First Night - Survivor
A favorite of rayshae3, this rock staple is a not so lost 80s classic from September 13, 1980. Peaked at #48 during an 11 week chart run. "Jeux sans frontiers"! Games Without Frontiers - Peter Gabriel
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 7, 2015 22:05:38 GMT -5
The title track from a Ron Howard movie starring Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, and Shelley Long is this week's lost 80s classic from September 18, 1982. Sung by a Portland, Oregon based band, they would chart in the Hot 100 for 8 weeks reaching #60. Night Shift - Quarterflash
From September 8, 1984, this lost 80s classic collaboration would reach #58 during a 10 week stay in the Hot 100. For this Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer, it would be his last Hot 100 single. In The Name Of Love - Ralph MacDonald (with Bill Withers)
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 18, 2015 22:25:58 GMT -5
The lost 80s classic from September 19, 1981 began an 80s renaissance for the Queen of Soul. In a duet with a jazz legend who was at his commercial peak, this single raced up the charts and was at #50 in four short weeks. Unfortunately the song would only peak at #46 during its 10 week visit to the Hot 100. Love All The Hurt Away - Aretha Franklin and George Benson
Their first Hot 100 single reached the Top 10 as part of the British Invasion early in 1965. The lost 80s classic from September 20, 1986 was their twentieth Hot 100 single. It would peak at #58 during a nine week chart run. It would be nearly two years before their twenty-first and final Hot 100 single would chart. The Other Side Of Life - Moody Blues
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 22, 2015 22:04:03 GMT -5
The lost 80s classic from March 28, 1981 was also a debut. Although it would only peak at #88 and chart for 4 weeks, it would achieve great success at the end of the decade. Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville would release their duet which would peak at #2 in late 1989. This version is by one righteous dude who would have the time of his life when he topped the charts a third time in 1987. Don't Know Much - Bill MedleyFrom September 24, 1983, another version of the above song would become a lost 80s classic albeit with a different title. Again it would only stay in the Hot 100 for only 4 weeks, but peak at #77 eleven notches higher than Bill Medley's version. As indicated above, this divine version charted 6 years before the song made its Top 40 appearance with the #2 Ronstadt/Neville duet. All I Need To Know - Bette Midler
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Post by 1finemrg on Sept 30, 2015 21:41:50 GMT -5
His latest effort "Cass County" was released on September 23. On October 9, 1982 his first solo release was at its #42 peak position in its eighth week in the Hot 100. This lost 80s classic would end up charting for 11 weeks. Johnny Can't Read - Don Henley
These "Gong Show" graduates were slowly climbing the charts with this title song from a John Hughes film starring Anthony Michael Hall. The song would become a lost 80s classic, peaking at #45 during a 12 week chart run. No offense Anthony, but I always preferred the Kelly LeBrock model. Weird Science - Oingo BoingoGong Show Appearance
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 7, 2015 21:46:19 GMT -5
They were featured on the 10/10/70 lost 70s classic, so why not on the 80s one as well? From October 11, 1980, this beautiful song made a brief 4 week appearance in the Hot 100 and peaked at #74. Midnight Rain - Poco
Hey, hey! It's a lost 80s classic from 10/10/87! They were back after a sixteen year hiatus, at least 75% of the Prefab Four anyway. They reached the Top 20 in 1986 on Arista records, and a year later this one reached #87 during a four week chart run on Rhino records. Heart And Soul - Monkees
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 14, 2015 22:07:34 GMT -5
Dee and the boys were back with their follow-up to their Top 40 anthem "We're Not Gonna Take It". Debuting October 20, 1984 at #80, the lost 80s classic would inch up 12 notches over the next 6 weeks, peaking at #68. The video featured the usual cast of characters, including the teacher/ROTC leader we all loved to hate. Niedermayer...DEAD! I Wanna Rock - Twisted Sister
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 21, 2015 5:20:05 GMT -5
This lost 80s classic for October 24, 1981 came at a time that this band had lost its "Nitty Gritty". Featuring guest vocals from Kenny Loggins, this Top 10 country hit would spend 4 weeks in the Hot 100 peaking at #76. Fire In The Sky - The Dirt Band
Speaking of Kenny Loggins, from October 25, 1986 the "King of the Movie Soundtracks" was toward the end of a 12 week run. He had peaked at #60 with this track from "Top Gun". Playing With The Boys - Kenny Loggins
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 29, 2015 5:21:25 GMT -5
The lost 80s classic from October 29, 1983 was the title track from Survivor's fourth album. It was the last album from their initial 80s output to feature Dave Bickler on vocals. He had to bow out due to vocal issues, and Jimi Jamison assumed lead vocals. Loved the changes of tempo in this song, and thought it should have charted higher and longer. It peaked at #77 during its brief 5 week stay. Caught In The Game - Survivor
After a pair of Top 10 singles earlier in the year, this one could only muster a #46 peak during its 10 weeks in the Hot 100. It was the third single released from their "No Protection" album. Beat Patrol - Starship
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 4, 2015 23:03:25 GMT -5
From November 6, 1982, they followed up their only 2 Top 10 singles with this lost 80s classic. Unfortunately, it "got up and went" halfway up the Hot 100 during their 9 week visit to the singles charts, peaking at #50. Get Up And Go - Go-Go's
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Post by trekkielo on Nov 13, 2015 1:58:51 GMT -5
The third and final US single, "Stranger" from E.L.O.'s 1983 not to be Double LP Secret Messages made its Billboard Bubbling Under debut on 11/19/83 at #105 for its two consecutive week stay, it did peak at #33 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary (AC) chart, I do remember this song getting radio airplay back then...
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 13, 2015 7:19:40 GMT -5
Another near miss by Rush is this week's lost 80s classic from November 16, 1985. It would stay on the charts for 14 weeks, peaking at #45. The Big Money - Rush
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 16, 2015 22:56:54 GMT -5
This lost 80s classic debuted at #85 on November 28, 1987. Despite the pedigree, all it could muster is a #67 peak during its 9 week chart run. The song's title could suggest the quality of this singer's solo material. This one however is a good little footstomper. As for his material as a frontman for his band, well let's just say that the majority of it could be characterized as "stone" cold classic. Throwaway - Mick Jagger
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 25, 2015 9:54:36 GMT -5
The lost 80s classic from November 29, 1986 spent 12 weeks in the hot 100, peaking at #61. It's included on "The Golden Child" soundtrack. She can be considered the heart of Heart. The Best Man In The World - Ann Wilson
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