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

[Drewsky1211 4,749]

35 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

31 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

31 Pet Shop Boys — It`s a Sin

28 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

27 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV 

25 Blondie – Atomic

25 Madonna – Into The Groove 

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way 

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper +2

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes +2

15 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) -3

12 Human League – Don´t You Want Me

11 Bee Gees – You Win Again -1

11 The Specials — Ghost Town 

0 Frankie Goes to Hollywood — When Two Tribes Are No More -2

[Grim Up North 3,726]

31 Pet Shop Boys — It`s a Sin

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love -5

30 Soft Cell – Tainted Love -1

28 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

27 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV 

25 Blondie – Atomic

25 Madonna – Into The Groove 

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) 

15 The Specials — Ghost Town +4

12 Human League – Don´t You Want Me

11 Bee Gees – You Win Again

 

[BuffaloPhil 926]

31 Pet Shop Boys — It`s a Sin

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love 

28 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

27 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV 

25 Blondie – Atomic

25 Madonna – Into The Groove 

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love -6

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again +4

15 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) 

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 Human League – Don´t You Want Me

[CaptainChorizo 1,983]

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love 

29 Nena – 99 Red Balloons +1

29 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV +2

26 Madonna – Into The Groove +1

25 Pet Shop Boys — It`s a Sin -6

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) 

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 Human League – Don´t You Want Me

[Sir Creep 7,070]

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love 

30 Madonna – Into The Groove +4

29 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

29 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

19 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin -6

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) 

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 Human League – Don´t You Want Me

 

I still see four songs that aren’t as good as the rest; if I eliminated those I think what’s left would be a really really good playlist. I’d be happy listening to the lot and couldn’t argue what order they were ranked, they’re all brilliant.

[TQR 14,398]

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love 

29 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

29 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

24 Madonna – Into The Groove -6

23 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin +4

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) 

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

[Imelda 621]

33 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV +4

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love 

29 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

24 Madonna – Into The Groove

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

17 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin -6

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) 

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

[Boudicca 702]

3 minutes ago, Imelda said:

33 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love 

29 Nena – 99 Red Balloons

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

24 Madonna – Into The Groove

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer 

21 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin +4

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 Madness – House Of Fun 

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

09 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) -6

 

[ladyfiona 2,588]

33 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

31 Nena – 99 Red Balloons +2

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

21 Madness – House Of Fun +2

21 Madonna – Into The Groove -3

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

18 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin -3

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

09 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)

[wannamaker 1,407]

33 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

31 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madness – House Of Fun +4

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

21 Madonna – Into The Groove 

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

18 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 The Specials — Ghost Town 

09 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)

06 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me -6

[Sir Creep 7,070]

20 minutes ago, TQR said:

24 Madonna – Into The Groove -6

 

If you are honestly a member of the gay community, this is the equivalent of shitposting.  

[TQR 14,398]

Just now, Sir Creep said:

If you are honestly a member of the gay community, this is the equivalent of shitposting.  Are you a thug hetero cop in real life?

Oh that’s great, thank you for explaining how to be a better gay.

 

Twat.

[Toast 16,141]

33 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

31 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madness – House Of Fun

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

21 Madonna – Into The Groove 

21 Madonna — Like a Prayer

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 The Specials — Ghost Town  +4

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

18 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin 

17 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

06 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

03 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)  -6

[RIP Wee Jum 1,559]

33 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

31 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madness – House Of Fun

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

21 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes +4

21 Madonna – Into The Groove 

20 Men at Work – Down Under

19 The Specials — Ghost Town  

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

18 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin 

15 Bee Gees – You Win Again

15 Madonna — Like a Prayer -6

06 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

03 Eurythmics – There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)  

[Youth in Asia 1,087]

33 a-Ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

31 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madness – House Of Fun

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

22 Men at Work – Down Under +2

21 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

21 Madonna – Into The Groove 

20 George Michael— Careless Whisper +2

19 The Specials — Ghost Town  

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin

15 Madonna — Like a Prayer

12 Bee Gees – You Win Again -3

06 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

00 Eurythmics – There is no Angel  -3

[Youth in Asia 1,087]

There are only 8 songs on that list who would just about deserve the title of best no 1 of the 80s, and currently none are in the top three.

[Book 3,556]

33 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

31 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madonna – Into The Groove  +4

25 Madness – House Of Fun

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

22 Men at Work – Down Under

21 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

20 George Michael— Careless Whisper

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

18 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin

15 Madonna — Like a Prayer

13 The Specials — Ghost Town  -6

12 Bee Gees – You Win Again

06 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

[Bibliogryphon 9,586]

35 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV +2

31 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madness – House Of Fun

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

22 Men at Work – Down Under

22 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes +1

21 Madonna – Into The Groove -4

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

19 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin +1

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper -2

15 Madonna — Like a Prayer

13 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 Bee Gees – You Win Again

06 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

[Bibliogryphon 9,586]

Just fast forwarded to the 1990s the decade starts of OK but by the end I am going to have to do a lot of listening research

[Book 3,556]

17 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said:

Just fast forwarded to the 1990s the decade starts of OK but by the end I am going to have to do a lot of listening research

 

So there is any interest in continuing the KoS with the UK #1-songs of the 90s?

[The Immortal 634]

17 minutes ago, Book said:

 

So there is any interest in continuing the KoS with the UK #1-songs of the 90s?

I'd like to see something different. Maybe the top 40 highest-grossing UK films of each decade since the 1970s. Or some UK/European football equivalent to this (though things would get nasty with that one).

[Book 3,556]

6 minutes ago, TheSpinosaurus said:

I'd like to see something different. Maybe the top 40 highest-grossing UK films of each decade since the 1970s. Or some UK/European football equivalent to this (though things would get nasty with that one).

 

Ok, feel free to create a KoS. I'm only here for the #1-songs.

[Youth in Asia 1,087]

How about a play-off: top 70s song vs top 80s song. Both start at 50 points.

[Grim Up North 3,726]

30-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV -5

30 Nena – 99 Red Balloons -1

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madness – House Of Fun

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

22 Men at Work – Down Under

22 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

21 Madonna – Into The Groove

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

19 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper

17 The Specials — Ghost Town +4

15 Madonna — Like a Prayer

12 Bee Gees – You Win Again

06 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me

[Paul Bearer 6,102]

30 a-ha – The Sun Always Shines On TV

30 Nena – 99 Red Balloons 

30 Kraftwerk – The Model / Computer Love

25 Madness – House Of Fun

25 Blondie – Atomic

24 Soft Cell – Tainted Love

22 Men at Work – Down Under

22 David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

21 Madonna – Into The Groove 

19 The Communards & Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way

19 Pet Shop Boys — It’s a Sin

19 Madonna — Like a Prayer +4

18 George Michael— Careless Whisper 

17 The Specials — Ghost Town 

12 Bee Gees – You Win Again

00 The Human League – Don’t You Want Me -6 (nah mate, we don’t)