Top 5 Forgotten 80s Songs You HAVE to Hear | Pop Fix | Professor of Rock

[@tahirb4518]

You should be a music director on a radio station.

[@officialWWM]

Tahir Bise he would be totally frustrated in that role when he gets told he can't play the music he wants to. Ask me how I know...

[@tahirb4518]

@@officialWWM yes it is more they get told what to play and which label pays more $$$$ to play their songs. Gone are the days of DJs unearthing new bands.

[@Tr0nzoid]

He's surely more successful doing this, in addition to having the ability to interview all these people.

[@officialWWM]

Tahir Bise if he produced a weekly 2 hour show with this kind of content and interviews of this standard, similar to Kasey Kasums top 40 (an obvious influence), he would be able to sell that to classic hits radio stations all over the world for squillions!

[@_Only_Zuul]

he could have his own show and his own radio station and play what he wants.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

New Moon on Monday never gets old.

[@billkarnes948]

Thank you for acknowledging Laura Branigan. So many people have forgotten about her. I'm one of her biggest fans from the beginning.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I’ve always loved Laura. So under appreciated. .

[@billkarnes948]

@@ProfessorofRock One other song you didn't mention, that was a cover of hers was I Found Someone, Cher's comeback single in the 80's.

[@mochs3869]

I always thought she did a great vocal performance on "Hold Me" as well..

[@Dr.TJ1]

I never thought she had a great voice and I really didn't like the songs she chose to sing. In my opinion, she belongs more in the cheesy category than the great forgotten.

[@billkarnes948]

@@mochs3869 That one and Touch are two of my favorite songs. I actually did a remix of Hold Me (WLB's Embracing Mix).

[@geoffreymaher7169]

Overkill is perfect. I agree, MaW’s best song.

[@nate_d376]

@wraithchild G agreed, but I've always liked "Everything I need", as well.

[@TheBigwheels11]

Love Overkill...such a great tune. Self Control another must listen to 80"s tune. So hypnotic. New Moon on Monday is one of Duran Duran's best. Why it's not played more? Go figure. Great list. One more for you "Under the Milky Way" by the Church. Kind of a one hit wonder, but a classic.

[@paulcarr5918]

If you haven't heard Colin Hay's Man @ Work album yet, go listen. It's got that acoustic version he mentioned on it. It's great.

[@justingutube]

Yes and yes

[@dg3513]

@wraithchild G I bought the 45 for "It's a Mistake" when it came out..I still remember the sleeve. It had 2 world leaders (US and USSR) shaking hands, but behind their backs, their thumbs are ready to push a red button to fire missles set up behind each of them.

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

“New Moon on Monday” is one of my favorite Duran Duran songs. It’s not only a very fun song to listen to, it’s monstrously played and also very harmonically complex. They’re incredibly underrated as musicians due to the New Romantic “boy band” type looks, which I think is fine. They can be our 40 year old secret.

[@stodds1919]

Some more forgotten gems: The Dream Academy - Life In A Northern Town (criminally underrated) The Jets - You Got It All (still get the love butterflies in my stomach ever since it came out in 85) Cutting Crew - I've Been In Love Before Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good (his acoustic version is also killer) Sade - Smooth Operator (oh that sax...) Soul II Soul - Keep On Movin' The Motels - Suddenly Last Summer (Martha can still bring it...look it up on KZbin)

[@danherrick5785]

Thanks for the list. Just listened to them all!!!!

[@thomaslengner5211]

Great list!!

[@hughmoore3251]

Stodds19 - I'd been recently trying to remember the name or artist for "Life in a Northern Town". I couldn't remember any lyrics - only the melody from years ago. Thanks!

[@trooperjoe73]

Man, that Jets song, along with many others - always stays on my phone for listening. Great song.

[@Nova_Avalon]

Great list! Suddenly Last Summer is an awesome song! ♥

[@GKOALA7]

My all-time favorite Men At Work song is "It's a Mistake".

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

My fav too mon ...IRIE

[@theflyxx]

Same. Definitely my fave M@W song. IMO, along with Tears For Fears “Shout”, “It’s a Mistake” has one of the best guitar solos of the 80’s.

[@Bakaat777]

That IS one of the best off "Cargo", but the whole damn album is like that... nothing #1 worthy, just all good songs.

[@hellradiolives]

It always reminded me of Bombs by David Bowie. Excellent song!

[@jojomcgee3430]

Great video as seen by an 80's kid!

[@RebeccaPebble]

"Le Bon's no holds barred majestic vocals"- couldn't have said it better myself! That song kickstarted my undying love for Duran Duran. Even to this day I listen to them almost daily- and I'm a Millennial!🤓😎

[@musicisgoodforthesoul999]

You have excellent taste in music... 🎶🎶

[@RebeccaPebble]

@@musicisgoodforthesoul999 Thanks! I believe I was born about 10-20 years too late.🤪

[@musicisgoodforthesoul999]

Music is timeless thank God❣️

[@ruboxcube]

“New Moon on Monday” is an underrated DD song. That melody in the verse has this Asian progression to it that is so different than other DD songs. But like every other DD song, the Chorus hooks you in all the time. All.the.Time.

[@elsongs]

NMOM is one of DD's many Bowie-influenced songs. "The Union of the Snake" was also heavily Bowie-influence (the groove was their take on "Let's Dance").

[@Juliet_Capulet]

I LOVE that song, and Union of the Snake.

[@MP-kv3fo]

Juliet Capulet yes and yes !

[@ethanschoof4953]

So glad you included “Every Little Kiss”. Hornsby’s first two albums are absolutely phenomenal. Wish he was more well known.

[@Jondsmusic]

Agreed completely! We need REAL music to re-emerge going forward.

[@DKWhipple]

Where was that interview with Bruce conducted? I get a sense it was Red Butte Gardens in SLC. GREAT venue.

[@inpennanow]

LOVE Bruce Hornsby. Saw him in concert on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ back in '89. What a wonderful performer and musician!

[@mikeshaffer4912]

Hornsby is an incredible pianist and songwriter. He puts on one Hell of a concert too! Saw him on tour with Bonnie Raitt some years ago.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

New Moon was one of Duran's finest, and John Taylor is an underrated bass player.

[@tristramcoffin926]

I was actually going to comment that Taylor's bass on this song is one of hs best moments before there was Adam making the point for me.

[@richsheer4905]

The bass line on Rio is one of my all time favorites.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@richsheer4905 Save a Prayer has a top notch bass, too.

[@tumslucks9781]

@@FatNorthernBigot ??? The bassline is the least interesting part of the song. It's Nicks synths that make the song.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@tumslucks9781 when you get past the vocals, and N.R.'s 80s twinkling synth doodads you can really appreciate the bass playing on most Duran Duran songs.

[@furbl4345]

New Moon on Monday has always been one of their more underrated songs. It is definitely one of my favorites of theirs.

[@Bodyknowledge77]

1."Overkill" is a masterpiece 2. The guitar hook intro on "Self Control" is badass(creepy vid..) 3. Not oriented with "Every Little Kiss" 4. "Tender Love" is gorgeous and gets me misty..I covered it 5. "New Moon On Monday". That chorus melody! Apart of my MTV youth! Bless the 80's!

[@KipArmadillo]

100% agree on "New Moon On Monday". Was BAFFLED when I picked up their "Decade" CD so many years ago, and that track was conspicuously absent.

[@geoffmustbedestroyed]

“It’s a Mistake” is also a GREAT track on Cargo.....”I Can See it in Your Eyes” on Business as Usual gets skipped over a lot.....also.... Duran Duran’s song “Serious” is criminally overlooked as well……The band Icehouse-check out “Crazy” and “Electric Blue”.......

[@ProfessorofRock]

Yup, fantastic songs too

[@geoffmustbedestroyed]

A B I remember seeing Icehouse on MTV quite a bit in the late 80s......that Man of Colors record was SEEMED to get a decent amount of attention when I was growing up.....

[@geoffmustbedestroyed]

Rikkousa no.....I’ll have to check it out

[@geoffmustbedestroyed]

A B aa a kid, I remember waking up in the middle of the night.....it was during a Christmas break.....my brother was home from college....he was asleep with MTV on.....I sat down and watched Johnny Hates Jazz, Icehouse and Bruce Springsteen’s “Tunnel of Love”......I always remembered that feeling of 2 or 3 in the morning and feeling comfortable and discovering these songs.....

[@_Only_Zuul]

"electric blue" is hall & oates song recorded by icehouse (not recorded by hall & oates) or daryl had it as a demo and gave it to iva davies, something like that..

[@charliesiswick224]

You can tell by the relatively huge response how much we all still love 80’s music and these chosen 5. Great choice as ever and Self Control is a diamond of a tune. RIP Laura

[@Jondsmusic]

Wow I’m sorry I didn’t know she passed away. When was that?

[@charliesiswick224]

2004 :-(. Tragic

[@toddhumphrey6310]

“Under the Milky Way” is a beautiful and moving song by The Church, which is completely underrated and deserves a spot in one of your future segments.

[@davidellis5141]

" Wish I Knew What You were Looking For " 🎶

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

"Might have known what you would find"

[@davidellis5141]

" And It's Something Quite Peculiar " 🎶

[@TheCaptjamestkirk]

" Something Shimmering and white "

[@davidellis5141]

" Leads You Here , Despite Your Destination " 🎶

[@shpgrl1026]

Every Little Kiss is incredible and one of my personal favorites. I've seen Bruce Hornsby in concert multiple times and he has never failed to blow me away with what he does. Another great list of 80's songs for me to get right away. Thank you!

[@coolcat6303]

I’m a HUGE fan of Hornsby & have also seen him multiple times. And I have yet to meet a woman who’s into him. Question: where have you been my whole entire life? ;-)

[@shpgrl1026]

@@coolcat6303 How could a woman NOT be into him? He is amazing. One of my favorite songs of all time is Mandolin Rain. Which is saying a lot because I have about 200 favorite songs. As to where I've been your whole life, that depends entirely on where you live and how old you are. :-)

[@Άγγελος-π9κ]

Self Control is a perfect blend of synth-pop & Euro-disco...which was so prominent in the 80s...takes me back to those care-free & less complicated times.

[@christianhelwig]

"New Moon on Monday" should always be on a Duran Duran mix. One of my faves. The Dance Mix is smooooth. We would have been such good friends in high school Adam

[@Redhotlugnut]

New Moon On Monday was always on my mixed tapes/cds back in the day. I loved it because it wasn't beaten to death on the radio like Reflex or Hungry Like the Wolf were. Great vocals with awesome pre chorus and chorus. John Taylor is such an awesome bass player but for whatever reason doesn't get the credit he deserves. Planet Earth, Rio and Something I Should Know all have bass lines that are so integral to it being as good of a song as it is. Seen him in interviews and seems like a great guy with good sense of humor. We could always use more guys like that!

[@pdzombie1906]

I love 'Self Control', the line "I walk among the creatures of the night" always gets me. Great recommendations!!! Thanx, Professor, lesson learned!!!

[@neilparker8586]

Honestly, I don’t know why your channel doesn’t have a million+ subscribers! Top notch production, interviews, information and music! I tell all of my friends to watch and subscribe! Keep them coming Adam!

[@TheShadowKarl]

Overkill, great song. Great choice. Should have put in "In A Big Country" by Big Country. Also "Don't Change" by INXS which is easily my favorite song of theirs even over "Never Tear Us Apart".

[@valhalla7408]

Karl V “Wonderland” by Big Country might be even better ...

[@TheShadowKarl]

@@valhalla7408 thanks for the tip. Great song, not quite as catchy for me as In A Big Country, but I liked it a lot and I don't ever remember hearing it.

[@valhalla7408]

Karl V My pleasure ... from one music lover to another - be well and stay safe 🙏🏻😘

[@TheShadowKarl]

@@valhalla7408 thanks!

[@rayhunter7371]

I agree. In A Big Country. Beautiful song.

[@michaelrochester48]

Thank you for mentioning Laura Branigan. As I might’ve told you Professor she is one of my favorite artists ever. She actually deserves an entire episode. Another great song she did is the lucky one that only got to number 20 but is one of the best song she ever did

[@whiskersandshyla9944]

The lucky one really is a great song. I also love shattered glass.

[@michaelrochester48]

@@whiskersandshyla9944 Powerful songs...she deserves her own segment here!

[@thaynepeterson7896]

The whole Bruce Hornsby album is amazing - I remember Huey Lewis wore a Bruce Hornsby shirt in concert to promote him. "Mandolin Rain" is the song I will stop everything and listen to when it comes on. The Hornsby song that is always overlooked is "Lost Soul" - hunt down the duet he did of it with Shaun Colvin on KZbin.

[@elyuw]

Thayne Peterson Mandolin Rain is a classic, although for underrated I’d go with Road Not Taken from the 2nd album. A sublime song with a great story and great piano solo.

[@coolcat6303]

That’s awesome. I still remember listening to a radio interview that Huey did in 1988 about his album “Small World”. Fans were calling in asking the usual questions & then later some guy with a strange voice started asking Huey some crazy questions. It went on for a couple minutes & I could tell Huey was thinking “Who the hell is this guy?” Turned out it was Bruce playing a prank on Huey. They all started laughing their butts off and then kept talking for awhile after that. Btw, Huey sang b/g & played harmonica on “Down the Road Tonight” & then later on “Defenders of the Flag” on his 2nd album. Bruce returned the favor by loaning Huey “Jacobs Ladder” & also playing accordian on “Old Antones”.

[@Jondsmusic]

Cool Cat yep true and Huey also covered Jacobs ladder and made it a #1 hit out of it before Brice recorded it of his own song.

[@tjzambonischwartz]

Check out the minor key rerecording of Mandolin Rain that Bruce did with Ricky Skaggs a few years ago. It's unreal.

[@TheCheeksMiller]

man Tender Love comes on and all I can hear in my head is "the next skate will be couples and backwards skating only" .. good times :)

[@phobowl]

Lol ask that girl to skate with u and hold her hand. Good innocent times.

[@RenePeraza]

I'm with you on 'New Moon on Monday!' At the time, I was big into David Bowie and the beginning of this tune always reminded me of David's approach - a bartione-esque beginning giving way to full-on tenor sonor. My favorite vocal track on 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' next to 'Tiger Tiger' the album's instrumental track.

[@fabulousnikki]

René Peraza Exactly! Le Bon loves Bowie.

[@BedlamAndBones]

When I first heard it on the radio I thought it WAS Bowie!!! Great minds, am I right?

[@coolcat6303]

My favs were Union of the Snake, New Moon & the Reflex.

[@melomano1409]

Overkill and New Moon On Monday are those kind of songs that make sing to the top of my lungs. Overkill is rarely played here in my city (I'm from Mexico), but I haven't heard NMOM on the radio, I meet this song when I bought a DVD collection of Duran Duran. Regards from Mexico to all the "music junkies" community 👍🎧🎵🎼👌🎶

[@ArchstantonsMTgrave]

Great list ....I’m always campaigning for two of MY favorites 1) Welcome to the Boomtown - David and David 2) To live and die in L.A. - Wang Chung

[@thedys70]

Ms Christina drives a 944...

[@tracyinthemoment]

I remember all of those songs and videos from my childhood. Never forgot them while many others did. “New Moon on Monday” was and still is my favorite Duran Duran song. I appreciate Bruce Hornsby; he and his brother wrote “Jacob’s Ladder,” my Huey Lewis & the News fave. I love this channel so much! The content totally gets me on a soul level. Thank you for what you do, Professor!

[@SweptAway529]

"Self Control" is my favorite of this batch!! RIP Laura.

[@udasu]

Most of Duran Duran's lyrics don't make sense. But they always sound great.

[@ddm62571]

That's because Duran Duran writes in metaphors.

[@th3.goatman871]

@@ddm62571 yeah

[@musicisgoodforthesoul999]

I love Duran Duran🎶🎶

[@dancing_on_the_valentine_83]

They make sense if you think about them a bit longer. Simon who wrote them studied a drama school, he know how to write to not make lyrics cheap and too obvious.

[@BedlamAndBones]

Simon Le Bon's lyrics do more to serve the mood of Duran Duran's songs rather than follow some type of narrative. It's one of the things I always liked about his words and phrasing.

[@Patrick3183]

5 ain’t ever enough 😎

[@califtom]

New Moon on Monday is absolutely epic. I fell in love with that song when it first came out and it cuts me to my soul even today.

[@davidellis5141]

Excellent film Director William Friedken Directed the video for " Self Control " Great song.

[@badventist-petite]

Love seeing Bruce on your channel! I would also love to see the rest of that interview! If I was gonna pick another underrated Bruce song from the 80s, it'd probably be anything from his second album "Scenes from the Southside" (don't know why it wasn't more popular) more specifically "The Show Goes On" or his version of "Jacob's Ladder"... it's way better than Huey Lewis's version. If I was gonna pick something from "The Way It Is" it'd be "The Red Plains". But I could talk about Bruce all day!

[@brianpattison4603]

Well done ✅👍 professor. Loved each one. Thanks for painting the tapestry of the 80s

[@timeflow]

New Moon on Monday is for me an abstract, mysterious, new wave gem. 83 was a really eclectic year for pop.

[@smc8144]

New Moon was always my fav Duran Duran song. The bass playing and groove in the verses is just phenomenal. Great vid. How about covering Peter Schilling’s Major Tom, Honeymoon Suite’s New Girl Now, and U2 With or Without you?

[@alexandercaviedes2559]

Great songs, but With or Without you does not qualify as a forgotten song.

[@kevinpauley-dadbodstyle2935]

I swear, Bruce Hornsby is one of the most criminally underrated musicians ever. His catalogue is so diverse, each album sounding so different from the previous one yet still like Bruce. One of the finest musicians and songwriters of all time! Thanks for bringing this awesome song to light!

[@noagenda1980]

Suggestions: "Perfect Way" by Scritti Politti, "Janitor" by Suburban Lawns, "Heaven or Las Vegas" by Cocteau Twins.

[@_Only_Zuul]

"pearly dew drops" should have been a bigger hit for them.

[@hydrangeadays]

Janitor is great!

[@MissPrissWorld]

Jam and Lewis are BEASTS, and everything they’ve ever touched has turned to gold. Thanks for including Tender Love! So underrated. ‘Love is a House’, btw. The other songs in this list are also faves- goes without saying, but the Force MDs rarely get the love they deserve for their contributions.

[@officialWWM]

So well researched. Love all these songs.

[@bryinthe6197]

New Moon on Monday is my favorite Duran Duran song and definitely one in their superb catalog that deserves more recognition. Simon Le Bon really displays his vocal chops throughout the song. From a low suave Bryan Ferryesque groove in the first half of all the verses, he turns it up in the second half of the verse, and really lets it rip on the chorus. John Taylor is a beast and maybe the under recognized bass player ever. His low end propels so many of their best songs. Great video!

[@alexandrialubomir4805]

Overkill is an amazing song. My buddy, Matt, and I argue about Duran’s best tune. He says New Moon wins. He’s a drummer and gets my appreciation. I love The Reflex!

[@DJMeCa]

Thank you for honoring Laura Branigan. She was an amazing interpreter of lyrics, and she worked her behind off in her live shows. Self Control was a huge hit, and I agree, it should make a comeback! Props man...as always, you nailed it!

[@charlierandolph5239]

I am never disappointed when your channel has a new release. Always is thoroughly done, insightful, and enjoyable. Thank you Professor!

[@daveamico990]

**New Moon on Monday** but not forgotten... John Taylor has long been my favorite bass player along with- co-favorite bassist, Mr. Nathan Watt. *John Taylor presents an extroninarilly new approach to the bass soundwave potential, in their genre, at the time. You can feel the slow movement of bass in the Blues and become satisfied, fantastically. Equally, you can feel joyously electric movement with that of John Taylor's bass playing and feel as though you have to dance. I love all of your episodes DR.

[@tkbuffalogaming]

I absolutely love SELF CONTROL

[@buzz1daddy]

“Overkill” was the first US single from Cargo. In Australia “Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Jive” was the first single I believe. Another forgotten song from the 80’s in my opinion was “I Send A Message” from INXS’ classic album “The Swing”.

[@simonchai3040]

Self control is amazing. My favorite song of hers. Got a big resurgence by being in a grand theft auto game

[@regaltip8A]

Its actually a cover of an Italian pop song just like her hits Gloria and Ti Amo.

[@danielmarquis5258]

14:09 - MIND BLOWN!!

[@Tzunamii777]

The video for Laura Branigan's "Self Control" was directed by William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist), one of the first by an academy award winner. It brought legitimacy to videos in general as an art form.

[@lemonsky5378]

"New Moon on Monday" was one of my obsessions when I was a teen in the 80s. I loved the video (still do). "Save a Prayer" is another great one I don't hear much about.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

"What about me?" By moving pictures via Australia; should be on everyone's playlist. "Turn back the clock" by Johnny hates jazz as well. Johnny hates jazz is the group that sang "Shattered dreams", which should already be on everybody's playlist.

[@alexandercaviedes2559]

I love that song, too. I always thought they were Canadian. Thanks for informing me that they are in fact Australian.

[@redwingblackbird8306]

You tell good stories. You are a good story teller.

[@bcastromusic]

Duran Duran is all about John Taylor. Check out the DD channel he’s the nicest guy ever and goes over the songs. I couldn’t believe when he said he’d been playing bass less than one or two years when writing many of those grooves.

[@hughmoore3251]

bcastromusic - I had no idea he'd not been playing bass very long. I've always loved his style, with the driving fast pass, and that popping sound he creates*. Love that, but don't hear many people doing it, strangely *(Sorry, I'm not a musician - don't know the terminology.)

[@Redhotlugnut]

@@hughmoore3251 you used the correct term. It is a 'pop' and the other technique that usually went along with it would be a 'slap' with the side of the thumb. It created a more percussive sound and was definitely very different sounding than someone playing with either a pick (like John used on Planet Earth) or fingers. The technique I think became a bit passe a long time ago for most pop music but when it was used in classic songs that have it, it fits well. I'll add a clip from 2 of the greatest musicians of all time. Steve Gadd on drums and Will Lee (David Letterman show bass player) doing a little groove thing together from an Instructional Drum video of Steve Gadd kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqOQgZiofsd4prs

[@babayaga1767]

As a bass player of 45 years, sometimes it's better when you dont quite know what you're doing. You dont have any rules in your way

[@Redhotlugnut]

@@babayaga1767 Yeah, it's always so great when you hear someone approach it totally different. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't but when it does it's a game changer.

[@manicstreetpreacher200]

Well, JT was certainly a fifth of it. His bass lines on Rio and Girls On Film are amoung the best I've ever heard.

[@indyflash88]

Self Control is such an atmospheric song and one of my favorite tracks of the decade. It has such an eerie feeling to it.

[@mrhoffame]

It is shocking to me to think any of these songs were EVER "forgotten" lol. Overkill was great, but Everything I Need was single by Men At Work that was WAY overlooked to me. Self Control is totally Branigan's greatest piece to me. I thinking the backing vocals of "You take myself, you take my self control" supporting Laura's amazing voice is what makes that songs amazing. Every Little Kiss,awesome! Tender Love is another amazing tracks. The strings that come in after the double "ahhh" harmony towards the end of the song is magical.

[@daniellak1196]

Yes Self Control is one of my all time favorite songs. Laura Brannigan had such a beautifully distinct voice RIP.

[@BillGraper]

"The One You Love" by Glenn Frey! That should definitely be one of the songs you feature. Amazing mellow vocal, great subject, and unforgettable saxophone!!! As far as this episode is concerned, you picked some more GEMS!!! I especially love the Force MD's & Laura Branigan songs. Hasn't "Self Control" ever been featured in a movie? I mean, just listening to the song, it has "MOVIE THEME" written all over it!!!

[@steveschow9377]

I totally forgot about Tender Love. Such a good song! Great melody and harmonies!

[@larrymockridge4653]

Let us not forget Men at Work's "It's a Mistake." Freakin' amazeballs!

[@fionafenner4582]

Absolutely love Self Control! Such a fabulous song.

[@2bteachable2]

Again, another great job on your Hidden Gems choices. “Tender Love” is such a classic slow jam. It was John Taylor’s bass playing that attracted me to Duran Duran. As for other hidden gems, a couple came to mind. “State Farm” by Yaz is outstanding and all but forgotten. Another song that everyone should know is “Never Say Never” by Romeo Void. Both of these songs have classic 80’s vibe. You could also say any song by Thomas Dolby that isn’t “She Blinded Me With Science.” I cant even listen to that song anymore. However, “One Of Our Submarines” or “The Flat Earth;” put them on repeat.

[@ArthAttack]

Self Control is such a lovely song, thanks for making other people listen to this masterpiece too.

[@njmaxrocks]

"Overkill" was the first single off "Cargo". I remember it getting released before the album came out in April of 83 if I remember right. I was in 7th grade, so dont hold me to the exact day. 😁 My favorite deep cut from MaW is "Down by the Sea". On a different note, another song for these lists should be Thomas Dolby's "Hyperactive". "The One Thing" by INXS too

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

I’m 49 so I also remember brotha

[@goblinb]

'New Moon On Monday' was also used in the movie 'Razorback".

[@coolcat6303]

Great to see you mention “Every Little Kiss”. That was the hit that made me want to buy his debut back in 1986. The live version, from that tour, is even more amazing. And I didn’t even realize until now that you interviewed Hornsby. Why am I always the last to find out about these things?

[@SoloMan730]

It's like you can read my mind...I absolutely agree with this entire list!! Keep up the good work man!!

[@Windupchronic]

I'd love to see a vid on Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Janet Jackson. She is still one of my all-time favorite acts. That string of albums from Control through Velvet Rope is just insanely awesome.

[@lgv3051]

Self control is one of my favorite songs ever. The singing and the music are exactly what the 80's sounds like.

[@djtoman6875]

I love how Colin Hay retains his Scottish accent 53 years after moving to Australia. Poor Laura Branigan died way too young. She really seemed to inhabit her music, especially "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" after the death of her father.

[@p.claytondickson332]

I totally forgot how amazing “Overkill” is, so thanks for including it. Keep the lists coming of the hidden gems. Love them!!

[@curtmurray6085]

Just listened to "Overkill" on my new turntable yesterday!

[@Cicilo1983]

You're right on about "Overkill". There's a depth about the lyrics, that you rarely heard back then on radio. The melody is amazing, the delivery and arrangements are out of this world. It's probably their most timeless song. And thanks for reminding the world of Laura Branigan - gone too soon, and never quite got the recognition she deserved.

[@neugey]

Professor I want to shake your hand and pat you on the back for including Overkill in this! And wow Self Control is 100 times better than I remember it! And New Moon on Monday ... my word, Duran Duran always had the best chorus hooks!

[@lazyboneslv]

Self Control is one of my favorite 80's songs it gets me every time

[@scottyedgins8043]

Starship - Sara I feel is terribly underrated. Remember listening to this song constantly on my Walkman. Still stops me dead in my tracks when it plays.

[@islandbee]

My 5 Forgotten Gems from 80s 1) Slave to Love - Bryan Ferry 2) Don't You Know What The Night Can Do? - Steve Winwood 3) Back on Track - Breakfast Club 4) A Perfect Way - Scritti Politi 5) Another Lover - Giant Steps I could go all day....too many to be just 5!

[@islandbee]

@A B - Back on Track was one of my favorite songs to wake up to and rush off to school in the morning. The video was played quite a bit on MTV in the morning too. It always put me in good mood too. ☺️

[@michaelrochester48]

Madonna had a hand with the Breakfast Club. I believe they opened for her at one time

[@MP-kv3fo]

Yessss, a perfect way!!!! Slave to love 💕

[@xaniiu]

First time I heard the song Back on Track was on a Kids Incorporated episode lol

[@catbravo994]

How awesome to sit with the artists and legends who made music........Professor, you rock!!!!

[@SuperFlowback]

I couldn’t agree more. Overkill has always been my favorite song of Colin hays

[@voutsider190]

Mine too

[@dillysmom518]

What’s even better is watching the extended version video of New Moon on Monday!! 😍😍😍😍

[@lowenbad]

My favorite “Men At Work” song is actually not a hit or a single. “Touching The Untouchables”. It’s from their first album. KILLER track. A couple killer deep cuts on their second album are “No Sign of Yesterday” and “No Restrictions”. Both of those first two albums are full of hidden gems. “Still Life” from their third album is another. Do a deep dive on them, you won’t be sorry.

[@ravibritto6334]

Hardluck story......maria......children of parade.......

[@perez2419]

It's Helpless Automaton for me.

[@edkeaney4571]

be good, Johnny

[@coolcat6303]

“Still Life” was terrific. So was “Maria” & “Hard Luck Story”. All of them were from their 3rd album in 1985.

[@lowenbad]

There are so many good ones. People who only listen to the hits are really missing out. Colin Hay’s solo albums are also really solid. Really good songwriter.

[@amybrown9539]

I was a pre-teen at the 84 Los Angeles Forum show for DD, and I still have my program. Years later, I was able to get it signed by the band. I've been a Duranie ever since. Seeing them again this Oct in Baltimore. It will be my 14th time seeing them in concert. I just listened to New Moon today.

[@theflyxx]

When is “Don’t Disturb This Groove” by The System going to get some love?

[@sandrafaith]

"Overkill" is such an underrated song. I've always loved it. Great series.

[@manxuberglider8]

Jimmy Jam sets a mood with his neon keyboard, his look, and his boss broadcaster delivery.

[@CornbreadOracle]

Manx Uberglider when he speaks he sounds like a mix between Barack Obama and Rush Limbaugh....which seems dangerous and is probably illegal. 😂

[@BaddogSports]

Five fantastic choices! “Every Little Kiss” is my favorite Bruce Hornby song. Same with “Overkill” by Men at Work. As far as Duran Duran goes, they were my favorite group growing up. Loved all their songs. Laura Branigan was amazing! So many great songs!

[@paulcarr5918]

Loved Laura Branigan, and this song, even though I don't usually like covers. She just did it so well. I even distinctly remember the music video. Shame she died so early. Jimmy Jam never gonna change that look...classic, love it. He and Terry Lewis are musical geniuses. All these songs were great. I know you've already done a video on it, but I've Been In Love Before by Cutting Crew deserves another mention. Such a good song and usually forgotten even though it was a hit.

[@doc2earth]

Most artists are impressed with the homework ( labor of love ) you put in. As we all are. Keep up the good work Sir Professor.

[@GuareschiGuillermo]

Great! Keep bringing this great stuff!

[@Leaddevo]

Hue & Cry - Labour of Love, The Christians - Hooverville, The Housemartins - Happy Hour, It Bites - Calling all the heroes, Fell off a Mountain - Big Bam Boo and XTC - Discography.

[@MorenoJ1973]

If I listen to Laura Branigan: Self Control..Her voice and style let me think to Kim Wilde. Great songs and singers both. :)

[@mililaniman]

I really enjoyed your analysis of these classic songs from my teenager years. I like your interviews in this clip too. I saw Duran Duran in concert in 2017. They were great!

[@islandbee]

A bit of trivia I learned about Tender Love recently. An executive from Tommy Boy Records said that it was originally written for New Edition. But, because New Edition had contractual issues with Maurice Starr it went to Force MDs. They did awesome! I'm glad they got the chance to work with Jam and Lewis. Although, it would be great to hear New Edition to have done it. They still can 😉

[@desertfenton]

New Moon on Monday is an epic, under appreciated anthem.

[@raserx63]

INXS- “I’m Over You”. An overlooked B-side that is one of their best songs ...and not sung by Michael H U2- “A Celebration”. An early track you never hear with a killer guitar riff B52’s -“Party Out of Bounds”. This one doesn’t get the love of “Rock Lobster” or “Private Idaho” but is just as fun Split Enz- “History Never Repeats”. We all know “I Got You” , but I think this song is even better.. Robert Palmer -“ I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On”... written by hit machine Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis this was originally recorded by Cherelle. Only the James Bond of Rock had the cojones to make a male version and it’s so great.

[@AG-ig8og]

I fell in love w/ Overkill as an acoustic song when I became a fan of Scrubs. I had never truly appreciated its beauty until then. As an acoustic performance it truly captures the mood of the scene being set by the lyrics. LOVE!