Kill or Save: UK No.1-hits of the 80s

[Grim Up North 3,725]

58 Nena – 99 Red Balloons +1

58 George Michael – Careless Whisper +2

43 Madonna — Into the Groove +1

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

34 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart

32 Midge Ure — If I Was

31 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax -6

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

27 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover

26 Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

25 Duran Duran – The Reflex

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

12 Wham! – I’m Your Man

09 Wham! – Freedom 

 

Not really feeling this round which is strange because I was 16/17 when all this was out.

[Bibliogryphon 9,565]

1 minute ago, Grim Up North said:

58 Nena – 99 Red Balloons +1

58 George Michael – Careless Whisper +2

43 Madonna — Into the Groove +1

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

34 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart

32 Midge Ure — If I Was

31 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax -6

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

27 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover

26 Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

25 Duran Duran – The Reflex

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

12 Wham! – I’m Your Man

09 Wham! – Freedom 

 

Not really feeling this round which is strange because I was 16/17 when all this was out.

I was 16 in 1985. There was great music around just it didn't get to no.1

[TQR 14,384]

1 hour ago, Bibliogryphon said:

I was 16 in 1985. There was great music around just it didn't get to no.1

My thoughts exactly with 00s music. The charts paint rather a poor picture of the state of music a lot of the time.

[msc 18,421]

58 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

58 George Michael – Careless Whisper +

43 Madonna — Into the Groove 

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

36 Midge Ure - If I Was +4

34 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart

31 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax 

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

27 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover

25 Duran Duran – The Reflex

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

20 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) -6

12 Wham! – I’m Your Man

09 Wham! – Freedom 

 

Seems like consensus is that Andrew Ridgeley can go-go, but imo there's nothing bad left. 

[msc 18,421]

10 minutes ago, TQR said:

My thoughts exactly with 00s music. The charts paint rather a poor picture of the state of music a lot of the time.

 

Yeah if you look at 2004-6 I think there's about 5-10 (at a stretch) number ones I liked, which doesn't tell the story that there was a lot of music I liked at that time which just didn't make it to the top, or even into the charts all together.

[Youth in Asia 1,085]

Great to see a Eurovision song at the top of the list, after the failure of Nicole and Buck's Fizz previously

[prussianblue 1,024]

19 minutes ago, Youth in Asia said:

Great to see a Eurovision song at the top of the list, after the failure of Nicole and Buck's Fizz previously

 

Neither 99 Red Balloons nor Nena have anything to do with Eurovision.

[prussianblue 1,024]

58 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

58 George Michael – Careless Whisper

45 Madonna — Into the Groove +2

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax +2

33 Midge Ure - If I Was -3

31 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart -3

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

27 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover

25 Duran Duran – The Reflex

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

20 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

12 Wham! – I’m Your Man

09 Wham! – Freedom 

[Toast 16,124]

5 hours ago, Book said:

My Eurythmics Top 3 looks like:

01. Who's that girl

02. Love is a stranger

03. Here comes the rain again

These 3 songs are...

 

Mine would be

Love Is A Stranger

Thorn In My Side

and then probably Sweet Dreams but there are a few contenders ....

[Book 3,545]

47 minutes ago, prussianblue said:

 

Neither 99 Red Balloons nor Nena have anything to do with Eurovision.

 

Nena once presented the German jury votes, but I guess that's not what is meant here

[time 8,581]

5 hours ago, Book said:

My Eurythmics Top 3 looks like:

01. Who's that girl

02. Love is a stranger

03. Here comes the rain again

These 3 songs are...

I couldn't pick a definitive top 3, maybe a top 4 or 5, in which the order is variable depending on my mood, but all Eurhythmics' songs would be eclipsed by an Annie Lennox solo hit and a Tourists track (minor hit).

[Book 3,545]

7 minutes ago, time said:

I couldn't pick a definitive top 3, maybe a top 4 or 5, in which the order is variable depending on my mood, but all Eurhythmics' songs would be eclipsed by an Annie Lennox solo hit and a Tourists track (minor hit).

And which songs do you mean?

If I had to do a Top 5 then No.4 would be "Beethoven (I like to listen to)" and No.5 would be "You have placed a chill in my heart". No, I mean "The miracle of love", ehm no, it's "You hurt me (and I hate you)" for sure. No, now I'm totally clear, it's "Shame" or maybe... ach, Fuck! So many georgeous songs!

 

I'm not that familiar with The Tourists but like some solo stuff from Annie Lennox, especially "Love song for a vampire", this song is epic!

[time 8,581]

8 minutes ago, Book said:

And which songs do you mean?

If I had to do a Top 5 then No.4 would be "Beethoven (I like to listen to)" and No.5 would be "You have placed a chill in my heart". No, I mean "The miracle of love", ehm no, it's "You hurt me (and I hate you)" for sure. No, now I'm totally clear, it's "Shame" or maybe... ach, Fuck! So many georgeous songs!

 

I'm not that familiar with The Tourists but like some solo stuff from Annie Lennox, especially "Love song for a vampire", this song is epic!

To be honest there are probably more than 4 or 5, can't think of a duff release, but solo Annie Lennox, No More I Love Yous.

The Tourists were (and still are) severely underrated, but The Loneliest Man in The World was my introduction to Annie Lennox. It reached number 32 in the UK. Peet Coombes was/is underrated as a songwriter too.

[Book 3,545]

3 minutes ago, time said:

 The Loneliest Man in The World

Ok, I'll give it a listen soon.

[Drewsky1211 4,724]

59 Nena – 99 Red Balloons +1

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper +1

45 Madonna — Into the Groove

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax 

33 Midge Ure - If I Was 

31 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart 

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

25 Duran Duran – The Reflex

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover -3

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) +2

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – I’m Your Man -3

9 Wham! – Freedom 

[Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,282]

61 Nena – 99 Red Balloons +2

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

46 Madonna — Into the Groove +1

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax 

33 Midge Ure - If I Was 

31 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart 

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

26 Duran Duran – The Reflex +1

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You -3

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom 

6 Wham! – I’m Your Man -3

[Death Impends 7,953]

65 Nena – 99 Red Balloons +4

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

46 Madonna — Into the Groove

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax 

33 Midge Ure - If I Was

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart -3

26 Duran Duran – The Reflex

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom 

3 Wham! – I’m Your Man -3

 

Given Hardcastle was at 19 points for a few instances, be interesting to see how close Nena can get to 99

[BuffaloPhil 922]

59 Nena – 99 Red Balloons -6

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

46 Madonna — Into the Groove

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax 

33 Midge Ure - If I Was

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex +4

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart 

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

21 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom 

3 Wham! – I’m Your Man 

[En Passant 3,740]

59 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

46 Madonna — Into the Groove

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

37 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax +4

33 Midge Ure - If I Was

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

28 Feargal Sharkey — A Good Heart 

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

15 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go -6

9 Wham! – Freedom 

3 Wham! – I’m Your Man 

 

Chose 2 that don't move position with the score change. Yes, today I'm that lazy.

[Paul Bearer 6,099]

2 hours ago, Death Impends said:

 

Given Hardcastle was at 19 points for a few instances, be interesting to see how close Nena can get to 99

Unlikely 

 

 

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

53 Nena — 99 Red balloons -6

46 Madonna — Into the Groove

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

37 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax 

33 Midge Ure - If I Was

32 Fergal Sharkey— A Good Heart +4

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex 

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

15 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom 

3 Wham! – I’m Your Man 

 

edited to take into account En Passant’s scores. 

Edited January 27, 2023 by Paul Bearer

[ladyfiona 2,572]

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

57 Nena — 99 Red balloons +4

43 Madonna — Into the Groove -3

38 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

37 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax 

33 Midge Ure - If I Was

32 Fergal Sharkey— A Good Heart

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex 

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

15 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom

 

0 Wham! – I’m Your Man -3

[Old Applejack 16]

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

57 Nena — 99 Red balloons 

43 Madonna — Into the Groove 

36 Fergal Sharkey— A Good Heart +4

35 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) -3

34 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax -3

33 Midge Ure - If I Was

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex 

30 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

15 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom

[Imelda 614]

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper 

57 Nena — 99 Red balloons 

43 Madonna — Into the Groove 

36 Fergal Sharkey— A Good Heart

35 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

34 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes +4

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — Relax -1

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex

28 Midge Ure - If I Was -5

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover 

22 Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 

15 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom

 

[Clorox Bleachman 2,400]

59 George Michael – Careless Whisper

57 Nena – 99 Red balloons

47 Madonna – Into the Groove +4

36 Feargal Sharkey – A Good Heart

35 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

34 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover

22 Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

22 Midge Ure – If I Was -6

15 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom

[Joey Russ 7,220]

63 George Michael – Careless Whisper +4

57 Nena – 99 Red balloons

47 Madonna – Into the Groove 

36 Feargal Sharkey – A Good Heart

35 Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)

34 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Two Tribes

33 Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax

30 Duran Duran – The Reflex

25 Chaka Khan – I Feel for You

24 Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover

22 Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

15 Midge Ure – If I Was -6

15 Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

9 Wham! – Freedom