Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Yes when you are drunk that IS the most awesome song to sing to

We have all been there in the bar relaxing enjoying our evening and then some song comes on the jukebox and everybody in the place thinks they are freaking Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion or the Beastie Boys (take your pick). The point of this post is to begin the discussion (of '80's songs only) on what song is the most likely to cause normally sane people to lose their shit and begin singing along to songs they don't know the words to or is sung far to fast for them to keep up. I'll give you a bunch just to get the debate started. These are in no paticular order and each artist only gets one...

It's the End of the World as We Know it (and I Feel Fine)- Yes, this is a great song, as sung by REM, when you are drunk and slurring the words however it just sounds bad. Yes words are coming out of your mouth but them make no sense.

Jessie's Girl- Rick Springfield knew about Jessie's Girl however "Jessie's Girl" would have to be a well-aged cougar by now and most of the people in the bar singing it are lucky if they can remember the '80's.

Come on Eileen- Thanks Dexys Midnight Runners, an imported song that is annoying as hell, but for whatever reason everybody thinks they know the words. Which brings us to...

99 Luftballons- What all of a sudden everybody in the bar freaking speaks German? Give me a break

Danger Zone- Kenny Loggins delivered this frat boy favorite to us in 1986 along with Top Gun. I wonder how he feels about Scientology?

Higher Love- Steve Winwood's easily remembered beat make this an easy addition to the list though it is not a regular player at the bar.

Like a Virgin- Madonna started out like Britney, however apparently Madonna didn't do Crystal Meth.

Need You Tonight- INXS, yes they need you tonight because they aren't sleeping...

Sweet Child-o-Mine/Welcome to the Jungle- Yes, of course G-N-R was going to make the initial list, everybody knows the words (or assumes they know the words to these hair band hits.

Istanbul (not Constantinople)- Everybody is suddenly a geography and history major when this song comes on

Jump- Van Halen, any more comment needed?

Eye of the Tiger- Survivor

We're Not Gonna Take It- Twisted Sister

Rock You Like a Hurricane- Scorpions

Hit Me with Your Best Shot- Pat Benatar

Lunatic Fringe- Red Rider

Livin' on a Prayer- Bon Jovi

Never Gonna Give You Up- Rick Astley

Fight for Your Right-Beastie Boys

Whip It- Devo

Thriller- Micheal Jackson

10 comments:

Dews said...

I'm really conflicted on this one...

If we're talking 80's songs, I always have to put Clash - Rock the Casbah as the greatest of course, but among this list I'm not sure which one I'm more likely to sing along with.

Its between Twisted Sister, Beastie Boys, and Devo... But damnit Come on Eileen is a classic as well as Jessie's Girl...

How to decide!!!

SayHey Kid said...

Anything by Journey!

Steve said...

just a small town girl...

Jack Gonzo, MD said...

I cannot comment as it relates far to much to my side job, but one thing I will say is that nothing you suggest gets louder then Don't Stop Believing

Rosanne said...

Best random stat ever: People drive an average of 10mph faster when "Danger Zone" is playing.
Love it.

Speculation Amok said...

Yeah, I blew it, Don't Stop Believing is an '81 song. I always want to classify it as a '70's song

That would be up there...

MoDews said...

I don't sing Thriller.. I dance to Thriller when I am drunk..

SayHey Kid said...

Jimmie's old roommate danced to Billie Jean when he drank. It was awesome!

Citycat said...

Pour Some Sugar on Me definitely led to singing, dancing, hair swinging, and potentially shirt-removing for a good portion of my past.

Also "Living on a Prayer."

Jack Gonzo, MD said...

For awhile after Superbad one would have to add Panama to the list.