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Happy Birthday MTV!

melissa — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:11:00 +0000

MTV turns 30 today and what can we say… is it even about music videos anymore? All they have really is reality-based programming now. Take a look at Gawker’s take on MTV’s evolution.

‘Thriller’ Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million

melissa — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:12:29 +0000

Michael Jackson is apparently not only the King of Pop, but also the King of Auctions too. The famous red and black leather jacket from the “Thriller” video brought in a whopping $1.8 million. Now that’s zombie-like!

Sony’s Current Storm + Random 80s Hair Band = ?

melissa — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:35:28 +0000

Poor Sony… You’ve been all over the news lately and not in a good way. Well, what do you expect? A hacker attacks your PlayStation Network and gains access to over a 100 million users information. Eeek! PR Daily thinks that you should take the advice of Nelson, an 80s rock group, that coined the phrase “After the Rain.” Nelson’s #1 hit song was great publicity for them and great advice for Sony. Weather the storm…

Take Me Home Tonight – Boombox Obsession

melissa — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:04:23 +0000

Hey 80s lovers! Sorry, we’ve been MIA. Tons of stuff going on over here. I saw this article, and I just had to post it. What better way to get back on track then with an 80s obsession. Owerko explains in a NY Times article why and how he started his collection of boomboxes. His interest grew into a book, “The Boombox Project: The Machines, the Music, and the Urban Underground,” published last month by Abrams Image. “It features his lovingly detailed close-up photographs of vintage portable stereos, as well as commentary by Spike Lee, L L Cool J and members of the Beastie Boys and the Fugees about the role the devices played in New York’s street culture from the late 1970s to the mid-’80s.”

The 80s of Today: Welcome to the Land of Leotards, Legwarmers, and Headbands

melissa — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:03:13 +0000

If you wanna see the hottest trends from the 80s, feel like you are burning a sweat, and listen to a great 2004 hit then look no further… Eric Prydz’s ‘Call On Me.’ Clad in the scantiest of workout attire, hot women and one random but very lucky hot man thrust to the beat. Enjoy!

I Pitty the Fooool, Mr. T Raps for All 80s Mothers, Everywhere

melissa — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:04:39 +0000

Courtesy of Geek O System

Wow, I forgot how universally talented Mr. T was. He’s an actor, rapper, philosopher, and all around advisor to the youth. This made me laugh…enjoy!

That’s What Friends Are For!

Tony — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:31:53 +0000

Here at 80swerethebest.com we are always looking to make friends. And after 6 months of being online, we wanted to celebrate with a nice song for all the visitors, cross promoters, staff, and generally all-around good people. You may the remember the original of this song, which debuted in the mid 80s, but here is an special celebrity version of Dionne Warwick’s greatest hit. Can anyone say, Lutherrrrrrrrrr?

Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car

melissa — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:26:56 +0000

Remember the cars of the 80s? No?! Great, that’s where we come in. Always aiming to bring you the best of the 1980s, we’ll take you back. Follow us…oh and… ummmm… buckle up!

Top 10: Iconic 80s Cars

Sooo, what’s your favorite ride from the 80s? The Ferrari would do me just fine.

April 19, 198? … These Songs Rocked the Charts Back in the Eighties

melissa — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:22:12 +0000

If you’re wondering, and if you’re a true child of the 80s, you definitely should be… these were the songs that topped the charts back on April 19 in the 1980s.

1980 “Call Me” Blondie
1981 “Kiss on My List” Daryl Hall & John Oates
1982 “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
1983 “Billie Jean” Michael Jackson
1984 “Footloose” Kenny Loggins
1985 “We Are the World” USA for Africa
1986 “Kiss” Prince
1987 “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” Aretha Franklin and George Michael
1988 “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” Billy Ocean
1989 “She Drives Me Crazy” Fine Young Cannibals

1980s Movie Remakes: Hollywood Brings the 80s Back to the Theatres

melissa — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:41:41 +0000

I know, we are always talking movies. But let’s face it, some of the best movies came from the 80s. And right now, these days, it seems any movie that came out during the 80s is ripe for a remake.

“Clash of the Titans” and “Red Dawn” are but two of a significant number of ’80s-related films Hollywood has brought to theatres. Joining them are Disney’s “Tron” sequel; “The Karate Kid,” “Predators,” and “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchises; a follow-up to Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street” and the Sylvester Stallone-directed “The Expendables.”

So, why all these remakes now? I think I know what it might be. Those of us who grew up watching Freddy Krueger and Mr. Miyagi are now in a position to green-light the movies we loved as children. They are developing sequels and reboots to such 80s classics as “Ghostbusters,” “21 Jump Street,” and “The Smurfs” too. 20th Century Fox will also release a feature film based on the ’80s action-adventure TV series “The A-Team” this year.

And in our constant search for the best of the 80s, I wanted to close with the original Ghostbusters trailer from 1984. Happy viewing. What 80s films would you like to see remade, redid, redone???