Vox

CD Exchange - Heather

Next to arrive in my mailbox was The Easy Flow From the 80's all the way from Heather in Ohio. The 80's seems to be a popular theme for CD exchanges, I got two last time around and one this time - of course, since I love 80's music, that is just fine with me.

1. She's A Beauty: The Tubes ~ I was a little thrown by this track, simply because I was expecting the Easy Flow and this one rocks. I do love this song though, don't we all remember this video ;-)
2. I Keep Forgettin': Michael McDonald ~ Such a distinct voice. He is coming in concert soon and I know D would like to go, but tickets are so outrageous now ($75.00). How do they justify those prices...
3. Mandolin Rain: Bruce Hornsby & The Range ~ Now I'm having serious flashbacks.
4. Life In A Northern Town: Dream Academy ~ I never really liked this one...just, eh.
5. I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight: Cutting Crew ~ I am sure I danced to this a time or two. :-)
6. Love Will Conquer All: Lionel Richie ~ His daughter has pretty much spoiled all his music for me. I just can't think of him without seeing that .... well, let's keep it PG.
7. Hold Me Now: Thompson Twins ~ I think most of us who grew up here attended the same concert: The Police, Madness, and The Thompson Twins at Diablo Stadium. Were you there?
8. Red Skies: The Fixx ~ Classic - so representative of the time.
9. Maneater: Daryl Hall & John Oates ~ I have very fond memories of A Hall & Oates after party - completely tame and non-groupied. Several of the musicians were sitting around a reel to reel listening to rough cuts of a Beatles recording session, trying to figure out why certain cuts were rejected. Very, very cool. And there was vodka...ooooh, edgy ;-)
10. Here Comes The Rain Again: Eurythmics ~ Love her voice, love her even better as a solo (sorry Dave Stewart)
11. Send Her My Love: Journey ~ Another great voice, whatever happened to Steve Perry?
12. Silent Running: Mike & The Mechanics ~ He was much better with Genesis, but this is definitely in the same 'concept' vein.
13. Englishman In New York: Sting ~ It's Sting :-D
14. Eye In The Sky: Alan Parsons Project ~ I have a soft spot for APP, not sure why exactly.
15. Africa: Toto ~ I like Toto, but I am so over this song.
16. Everybody Wants To Rule The World: Tears For Fears ~ Everyone wants to be Tears For Fears. I loved this group, bring on the synth/pop, Baby!
17. Kingston Town: UB40 ~ Great song to wrap up this collection. A little reggae, a lot laid back.

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Posted by Vox at July 7, 2007 02:20 PM | music