Author Topic: The 80s Cat Box, one never knows what I'll dig up ! Music Thread ! (Read 115249 times)

Sighlass · « **on:** July 15, 2018, 10:09:32 pm »

Mostly 80s (late 70s and early 90s) Music, some of which is sure to please or just plain stink

All musical styles/comments welcome of course, but I will basically be posting 80s gems/junk

Also a place that keeps me from hauntingly spamming other threads and ticking folks off

So grab your favorite scoop and start sorting, lumps of coal or diamonds

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Gary Numan - Cars (Extended)

Mp3 download lasts 3 days only

https://mab.to/WZDuABe2f

Sighlass · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2018, 11:58:48 pm »

John Waite - Missing You (Extended)

1984 Mp3

https://mab.to/GqNSClcs5

Sighlass · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2018, 02:01:37 am »

Self Control was a huge hit in 1984. First done by RAF (Italian Singer) but quickly covered by Lauri. The song has been covered numerous times since. I will include a few versions.

RAF - Self Control (Special Maxi Version)

Mp3 @320 kbps (3 day download limit)

https://mab.to/aBkGbjC5F

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Lauri Branigan - Self Control (Extended)

https://mab.to/Lkzi3pS5d

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Soraya - Self Control (Remix)

https://mab.to/YgrjGyB8E

Sighlass · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:28:11 pm »

80s Dance Alternative New Wave

Gene Loves Jezebel - The Motion of Love (Jezebel Mix)

Mp3 @ 320 kbps (3 days only)

https://mab.to/7sZrZ2ix7

Suppressed · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:31:52 pm »

Great stuff, @Sighlass

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TomSea · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:36:26 pm »

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"Get Down On It" - Kool and the Gang

Sighlass · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:39:56 pm »

Quote from: Suppressed on July 16, 2018, 08:31:52 pm

Great stuff, @Sighlass

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Mega dittos to ya, yours is a classic golden oldie too. Definitely not a bad dig in the ole sandbox.

Here is a remix of your song for ya (95 remix). Thanks for stopping by Suppressed.

https://mab.to/oHmG3ii91

Sighlass · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:50:13 pm »

Quote from: TomSea on July 16, 2018, 08:36:26 pm

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"Get Down On It" - Kool and the Gang

Thanks Tom, Great Song. I don't have a lot by them to be honest, but I do have one song from them that might be of interest to ya.

Kool and the Gang - Celebration (12" Mix)

https://mab.to/xdhFWdQRm

RoosGirl · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:11:43 pm »

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Suppressed · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:25:18 pm »

Quote from: Sighlass on July 16, 2018, 08:39:56 pm

Mega dittos to ya, yours is a classic golden oldie too. Definitely not a bad dig in the ole sandbox.

Here is a remix of your song for ya (95 remix). Thanks for stopping by Suppressed.

https://mab.to/oHmG3ii91

Thanks, Sighlass!

RoosGirl · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:27:54 pm »

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Suppressed · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:49:02 pm »

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Sighlass · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:49:27 pm »

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I had forgotten about that song Roo, thanks... I don't have but an different remix by them that was not great quality. But perhaps it will tickle your fancy, if not, throw it in the cat box.

The Bolshoi - Away (Extended)

https://mab.to/q2AYAa071

Suppressed · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:50:08 pm »

Quote from: RoosGirl on July 16, 2018, 09:33:05 pm

I was just thinking, "I haven't listened to The Smiths lately...I need to do so..."! Thanks!

Sighlass · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:59:27 pm »

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I loved a lot of the Smiths.. What was not to love beyond he was a nut (liberal one day, the next not for open borders).

Thanks again Roo...

Here is a compliment to your song.

The Smiths - How Soon is Now (US edit)

This one in better quality.

https://mab.to/8PVOr2UCl

RoosGirl · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2018, 10:06:05 pm »

Quote from: Sighlass on July 16, 2018, 09:59:27 pm

I loved a lot of the Smiths.. What was not to love beyond he was a nut (liberal one day, the next not for open borders).

Thanks again Roo...

Here is a compliment to your song.

The Smiths - How Soon is Now (US edit)

This one in better quality.

https://mab.to/8PVOr2UCl

I am the son
And the heir
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar

What a great song. And yeah, Moz is a fruitcake.

Sighlass · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2018, 10:15:44 pm »

U2 - Beautiful Day (Floorfiller Mix)

Mp3 @320 kbps (3 Day download only)

https://mab.to/6JTCQRFHF

Sighlass · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2018, 11:35:51 pm »

The Big Supreme - Don't Walk (12" Extended)

80s New Wave Dance

Mp3 @320 kbps (Download good for only 72 hours)

https://mab.to/g6ZXe1k2J

dfwgator · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2018, 11:50:02 pm »

Some "Russia" related songs from the 1980s....

I don't think there are any Russians/And there ain't no Yanks/Just corporate criminals/Playing with tanks

The Call - The Walls Came Down
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Sting - Russians
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Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes
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Sighlass · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2018, 11:55:30 pm »

One of my fave little known songs was this ... an anti-war song that flopped big time under Reagan, but it was catchy.

Industry - State of the Nation (Album version)

80s Dance New Wave (far as I know there was no official extended version put out)

Mp3 @320 kbps w/ 3 day download limit

https://mab.to/nayNgApzA

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Unofficial remix below and "not" at 320 kbps

Industry - State of the Nation (Alexx Dee Remix)

https://mab.to/ISjiZV8gK

Sighlass · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2018, 12:04:08 am »

Quote from: dfwgator on July 16, 2018, 11:50:02 pm

Some "Russia" related songs from the 1980s....

I don't think there are any Russians/And there ain't no Yanks/Just corporate criminals/Playing with tanks

The Call - The Walls Came Down
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The Call were great and not too well known. Thanks dfwgator.

Also loved their songs "Let the Day Begin" and "I Still Believe (lost boys remix)"...

Also the Frankie songs were fun, but whoever remixed their stuff was freaking awesome. Some of the best remixes in the business at the time.

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Obsession - Upside Down (3am Guitar Club Mix)

Dance Disco Mp3 @320 kbps

https://mab.to/4x1RbbiVy

dfwgator · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2018, 12:06:46 am »

Quote from: Sighlass on July 16, 2018, 11:55:30 pm

One of my fave little known songs was this ... an anti-war song that flopped big time under Reagan, but it was catchy.

The Fixx - Stand or Fall
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Sighlass · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2018, 12:23:28 am »

Quote from: dfwgator on July 17, 2018, 12:06:46 am

The Fixx - Stand or Fall

I am gonna like that dfwgator, surprisingly, I have never heard it before. I love new music, thanks.

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Early 90s Chill Dance

Martika - Love Thy Will Be Done

Mp3 @320kbps (3 day download)

https://mab.to/xBnVTbpBc

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RoosGirl · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2018, 08:35:33 am »

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Sighlass · « **Reply #27 on:** July 17, 2018, 05:44:12 pm »

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Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon

Such an awesome (I use that word too much) song.... Here is an remix I picked up in good quality... you may have it of course, but if you do then perhaps someone else will enjoy it.

Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (All Night Version)

Mp3 @320 kbps (3 days blah blah blah)

https://mab.to/SH98Vc0uA

Sighlass · « **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2018, 05:51:25 pm »

Quote from: Suppressed on July 17, 2018, 04:55:31 pm

Thompson Twin - Hold Me Now

Great Stuff, I have one extended by them. Perhaps someone remembers it.

Thompson Twins - King for a Day (Extended)

Mp3 at 210 kbps (3 days only)

https://mab.to/CHqFb0wRF

Sighlass · « **Reply #29 on:** July 17, 2018, 09:13:04 pm »

80s Pop Dance

E.G. Daily - Love in the Shadows (12" Maxi)

Mp3 @250 kbps (3 day download only)

https://mab.to/Q5iIjicLK

Suppressed · « **Reply #30 on:** July 17, 2018, 09:20:14 pm »

Quote from: RoosGirl on July 17, 2018, 08:50:50 am

Good one, @RoosGirl

Yaz[oo] always takes me back to clubs in MontrÃ©al, and a sweet little French-Canadian girl. The lapel pin she gave me of crossed American and Canadian flags is stuck right there in the upper corner of my bulletin board...but her name has faded from my memory, lost like the clasp of that pin. I hate getting old and having whole chunks of my life sublimating from vivid solid memories into mere vapors drifting away.

Suppressed · « **Reply #31 on:** July 17, 2018, 09:33:06 pm »

Quote from: Sighlass on July 17, 2018, 05:51:25 pm

Great Stuff, I have one extended by them. Perhaps someone remembers it.

Thompson Twins - King for a Day (Extended)

Oh, yeah! Thanks!

Sighlass · « **Reply #32 on:** July 17, 2018, 09:37:01 pm »

80s Alternative

Elvis Costello - Everyday I Write the Book (Club Version)

Mp3 @320kbps (3 days download)

https://mab.to/65fqmaNGp

Sighlass · « **Reply #33 on:** July 17, 2018, 09:49:16 pm »

Quote from: Suppressed on July 17, 2018, 09:20:14 pm

Good one, @RoosGirl

Yaz[oo] always takes me back to clubs in MontrÃ©al, and a sweet little French-Canadian girl. The lapel pin she gave me of crossed American and Canadian flags is stuck right there in the upper corner of my bulletin board...but her name has faded from my memory, lost like the clasp of that pin. I hate getting old and having whole chunks of my life sublimating from vivid solid memories into mere vapors drifting away.

I knew a sweet little girl like that, little bit of a goth, pretty as the day is long. She ended up suddenly moving in with some fellow and taking all my music (cassettes) with her. It hurt, but years later, all I remember is her pretty face (and my lost music).

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Katrina & the Waves - Walking on Sunshine (Extended)

Mp3

https://mab.to/zhgjFtF0B

dfwgator · « **Reply #34 on:** July 17, 2018, 09:59:10 pm »

Quote from: Sighlass on July 17, 2018, 09:37:01 pm

80s Alternative

Elvis Costello - Everyday I Write the Book (Club Version)

Elvis isn't doing well, he announced he has aggressive cancer.

Sighlass · « **Reply #35 on:** July 18, 2018, 06:13:34 pm »

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Elvis isn't doing well, he announced he has aggressive cancer.

I never got to see E.Costello, not really my full cup of tea, but did drive by him performing at the Fox in Atlanta one night. It was intriguing seeing an well dressed black youth trying to buy tickets to his show. Elvis had an wide appeal.

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The early 80s also gave us Steve Martin playing a banjo.

Steve Martin - Sega of the Old West (album version)

Mp3 @256kbps (3 days only)

https://mab.to/HDVzAd7ml

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Bonus Song

Steve Martin - Sega of the Old West (reprise)

https://mab.to/VwCpV1q1T

RoosGirl · « **Reply #36 on:** July 18, 2018, 08:55:33 pm »

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Sighlass · « **Reply #38 on:** July 19, 2018, 12:10:18 am »

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Siouxsie and the Banshees

The girl was brilliant... Loved her stuff for years, even got to see her in concert once. She kept reinventing herself.

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80s Dance Pop New Wave

Kim Wildes - You Keep Me Hangin On (Extended Mix)

Mp3 @320 kbs (3 day limit on all downloads)

https://mab.to/oBOxVfs0G

Sighlass · « **Reply #39 on:** July 19, 2018, 12:18:45 am »

Kim put out quite a few songs in the 80s ... I will post a few that were popular, and some not so popular.

Kim Wilde - You Came (Shep Pettibone Mix)

Mp3 @320 kbps (3 day download)

https://mab.to/ku7PeElPQ

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Kim Wilde - Shangri-La (Extended Version)

https://mab.to/fAFJalSVu

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Kim Wilde - The Touch (Extended)

https://mab.to/2G0QYEl2g

Sighlass · « **Reply #40 on:** July 19, 2018, 12:25:42 am »

Yep more Kim Wilde songs... some lesser known ones...

Kim Wilde - Lovers on a Beach (Extended)

Mp3 @320 kbps (3 Day Download limit)

https://mab.to/A52HaHpW6

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Kim Wilde - The Second Time (Extended)

https://mab.to/2XUZfIQC7

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Kim Wilde - Go For It (Extended Dance Mix)

https://mab.to/36mcS5oNI

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Kim Wilde - Kids in America (German 12")

https://mab.to/GXSRxzR9g

Sighlass · « **Reply #41 on:** July 19, 2018, 01:14:26 am »

Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (3 different mixes)

Mp3 (72 hours only) @320 kbps

Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (Extended Dance Mix)

https://mab.to/lPSZ53Zsu

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Bangles - Walk like an Egyptian (Dub Mix)

https://mab.to/lPSZ53Zsu

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Bangles - Walk like an Egyptian (Ozy Mix)

https://mab.to/riALUb2Eb

Sighlass · « **Reply #42 on:** July 19, 2018, 03:20:29 am »

80s Dance New Wave Rare/Obscure

This is where I post something that is not going to be remember but by a few folks. But I loved it, you may want to bury it in the ole litter box.

Dirk Darmstaedter (Real Name...German) became the lead singer of The Jeremy Days in the late 80s through mid 90s. He still makes music. If you have time, give this song a try, it is one of my faves now. The last 2/3rds of it are awesome (yes, I prefer the musical sections over the vocals). Wish there was a dub version released of it.

Kirk Novak - Send Her a Dream (Extended Version)

Mp3 @ 320 kbps (3 day download time limit)

https://mab.to/4XSYPkS7O

Suppressed · « **Reply #43 on:** July 19, 2018, 10:24:46 am »

Quote from: Sighlass on July 19, 2018, 12:10:18 am

The girl was brilliant... Loved her stuff for years, even got to see her in concert once. She kept reinventing herself.

My buddy says her voice is gone now, though.

dfwgator · « **Reply #44 on:** July 19, 2018, 10:31:47 am »

Quote from: RoosGirl on July 18, 2018, 09:17:15 pm

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Siouxsie was gorgeous in that video, not her typical look.

dfwgator · « **Reply #45 on:** July 19, 2018, 10:33:55 am »

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Dang they were young, then.

Speaking of young, check out Robert Smith looking "normal"....

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Sighlass · « **Reply #46 on:** July 19, 2018, 03:31:08 pm »

The Cure was an 80s icon in Dark Wave. But few know of the other group that sounded just like them, from instruments to vocals. Yep, with your eyes closed you would almost swear this was Robert. This little known gem of a group (The Essence) were from the Netherlands and their poor music label (Midnight Music) couldn't afford to promote them (and get them out for the public to buy). I lucked up and managed to get 4 albums of them perchance (in going out of business sale) in the early 90s. I will to remember to link an interesting video (for me anyhoo) with the fellow that ran Midnight Music at the end of this.

@dfwgator

I will put up a few songs by The Essence and let you the listener pick one, any one, to see if I am telling the truth (that they sounded exactly like The Cure but with original material).

Mp3 (Various good bitrates)
3 day download time limit
Style: Dark Wave Dance Rock Circa 1985

The Essence - Only for You (Album Version)

https://mab.to/B0wwcKiWX

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The Essence - Ice (Album Version)

https://mab.to/ux3EU7JsL

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The Essence - The Cat (Extended Version)

https://mab.to/xyBs6Ob0n

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The Essence - How You Make Me Hate (Album Version)
WARNING: Language (says the "F" word) WARNING Not safe for Work (this song only)

https://mab.to/tDw4ClXNj

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The Interview with Nick Ralph of Midnight Music (no music in video) is at YouTube. Copy paste this at URL -----> watch?v=hVxttXnVI2Y

Or search "Midnight Music Story - Nick Ralph - Interview by Iain McNay - 2009" at YouTube

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Bonus Song from another group at MidNight Music that got no love (promotion).

Group: Sad Lovers and Giants
Song: 50/50
Style: Alternate Rock 80s

https://mab.to/AS3Wxzm04

Sighlass · « **Reply #47 on:** July 19, 2018, 05:09:53 pm »

Just to mess with the glam rock fans... Here is an KISS song... (DISCO VERSION)

Yes it was an actual release

Kiss - I was made for Loving You (Disco Mix)

Mp3 @320 kbps (3 days only)

https://mab.to/aNf6qRF6a

Sighlass · « **Reply #48 on:** July 19, 2018, 05:28:05 pm »

Mp3 (3 days only)

Fleetwood Mac - Big Love (Extended 1)

https://mab.to/EUCSOg7fH

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Extended Second Version

https://mab.to/33Sd0Pdh3

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Bonus Song

Fleetwood Mac - You and I (Part 2)

https://mab.to/OCWL7HqU5

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Fleetwood Mac - You and I (Part 1) *sorry about getting out of order

https://mab.to/IP6JAjv7H

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Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere (Extended)

https://mab.to/VqU9lSuhX

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Fleetwood Mac - Little Lies (Extended)

https://mab.to/CgRNmVin3

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Fleetwood Mac - Seven Wonders (Extended)

https://mab.to/lxGfZ5yRm

Sighlass · « **Reply #49 on:** July 19, 2018, 05:59:45 pm »

80s New Wave Dance Mp3 (3 days only)

Big Country - In a Big Country (Pure Mix)

https://mab.to/8Y379AdV5

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Bonus Song (B-side I liked)

Big Country - All of Us

https://mab.to/XH9lMu5Ot