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[constantlylearning]

Pretty good "era" in my book.....Why did you like the song
"Relax" in particular??

[sera300]

Originally Posted by constantlylearning

Pretty good "era" in my book.....Why did you like the song
"Relax" in particular??

The tone of the music, the video, and the subtle suggestions...still have it on my Ipod, LOL.

[constantlylearning]

Hard to believe but that song was released in 1983.........WOW...it is
actually one of the highest selling records (yes records at the time)
ever in the UK....Basically BE COOL.........

[constantlylearning]

Subtle suggestions???

[sera300]

Originally Posted by constantlylearning

Subtle suggestions???

Today it's a subtle suggestion of memories hanging in the City; watching the "theatrical shows" on the stages around the clubs...then the real stuff happening out in the open. It was the point of sexual freedom for me; being able to separating sex from love. See other parts of life, being a tiny participant in a room of strangers, figuring out who I was, realizing my wild side. Then learning to tame myself to fit back in the "College life". It was a cross over through experimentation to becoming an adult for me...learning to walk the line and that sometimes lines are our friends...

[constantlylearning]

It seems many of the groups in that time originated outside of the US.
That maybe entirely not true but for some reason my memory seems
to think so. Perhaps, I am just getting OLD but I sure don't feel OLD.

[constantlylearning]

For some unknown reason, I keep thinking about the song
"Mesopotamia" from that "era." Of course, this adds absolutely
nothing of value to this thread so apologies in advance.

[sera300]

Originally Posted by constantlylearning

For some unknown reason, I keep thinking about the song
"Mesopotamia" from that "era." Of course, this adds absolutely
nothing of value to this thread so apologies in advance.

I think we Hi Jacked Oedi's thread! He got me started on the one...why the B52's? What does that do for you? Memories? Thoughts? etc.

Many bands began out of the US and went to Seattle; then played here; later "Grunge" followed the same route. We were late on the East Coast getting caught up; MTV was recently invented! LOL!

Age? Well, you have to be somewhere near mine to recall this stuff! Old is old but it's only a number not an attitude or reality! I still love AC/DC "shook me all night long" & Def Lep! And my all time favorite--MB20 & U2!

This is all Oedipu$$ fault! LOL!

[constantlylearning]

I wonder if alot of the 80s music was a backlash against the
dominant disco sound of the 70s. The grunge, punk, and hair
band groups seem like polar opposites of the disco sound. Sera
has me thinking and taking a long walk down memory lane. Although,
I do like a lot of the muisc of the day, I still find myself gravitating
back to the 80s music. Not only the previously mentioned styles but
also some of the more contemporary artists and/or groups. I think I
need a Starbuck's.

[sera300]

Originally Posted by constantlylearning

I wonder if alot of the 80s music was a backlash against the
dominant disco sound of the 70s. The grunge, punk, and hair
band groups seem like polar opposites of the disco sound. Sera
has me thinking and taking a long walk down memory lane. Although,
I do like a lot of the muisc of the day, I still find myself gravitating
back to the 80s music. Not only the previously mentioned styles but
also some of the more contemporary artists and/or groups. I think I
need a Starbuck's.

It was a fun time---the 80's! Wild. Still love Nickelback & Creed too! Ah, Starbucks...good stuff but majorly addictive, extra time a the gym keeps the pounds off from indulging...especially in their Ice Cream & Haagen Dazs (forgot the umlauts)!