00:07Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best songs that deserve
00:13more attention and or acclaim from the 1980s.
00:30Number 10, The Hole of the Moon, The Water Boys.
00:52This Scottish act featured a number of talented musicians, receiving some modest success
00:58in the 1980s. The Water Boys created something of an underrated masterpiece with this track.
01:03It's one filled with lively piano, violin, and drums.
01:18Without wasting any time, the band jolts you awake with a full, confused rock tune.
01:23The Hole of the Moon contains some interstellar lyrics that'll leave you shaken.
01:27The high-quality words take you on a journey, building out a track that's ultimately timeless.
01:32Vocalist Mike Scott gives a spirited performance alongside his bandmates.
01:36Through the years, other performers covered the song to help celebrate its greatness.
01:51Number 9, Temporary Secretary, Paul McCartney.
02:08After a successful decade away from the Beatles, Paul McCartney kick-started the 1980s with a new record.
02:15McCartney, too, saw the artist embracing different sounds on tracks like Temporary Secretary.
02:20It might be the singer's most daring track since the 1960s.
02:24With an electronic beat, the song alters your sense of time and rhythm.
02:36This unorthodox tune demands a few listens to fall in love with it.
02:40Once you're acclimated to the man's strange musical vision, you might just call this one a guilty pleasure.
02:46It's certainly among the more experimental and unforgettable of the man's solo works.
02:52She can be a belly dancer, I don't need a true romancer.
02:55She can be a diplomat, but I don't need a girl like that.
02:59She can be a neurosurgeon if she's doing nothing urgent.
03:03What I need's a temporary, temporary secretary.
03:06Number 8, Wolves Lower, R.E.M.
03:16On their first EP entitled Chronic Town, this alternative band already had a self-assured sound.
03:23Wolves Lower is lesser known than Radio Free Europe, but it's equally praiseworthy.
03:28The former song includes guitarist Peter Buck's speedy riffs.
03:32Michael Stipe's voice makes for an indelible part of the group's success, making this number even more awesome.
03:51The contributions from bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry can't be understated either.
03:57Combining vocals and rock beats, the quartet seemed more than ready to conquer an over-evolving genre in the 1980s.
04:04They were already doing amazing work before their classic debut album, Murmur.
04:20Number 7, Private Idaho, The B-52s.
04:34From Rock Lobster to Love Shack, this band helped to usher in an alternative and fun kind of rock.
04:41Their second album, Wild Planet, keeps the energy with some career highlights.
04:46Private Idaho starts off with Ricky Wilson's signature guitar, combining with some notable vocal work from Kate Pearson,
04:52Cindy Wilson, and Fred Schneider.
04:56You're living in your own private Idaho.
04:59Living in your own private Idaho.
05:02Underground like a wild potato.
05:05The incredible collection of musicians and personalities shines through in each passing second.
05:10Putting out music that's completely unique, the group mashes up surfer vibes and inventive lyrics.
05:16The B-52s know how to make you want to hum and dance along here.
05:38Number 6, In a Big Country, Big Country.
05:51Is this one of the best self-titled songs ever?
05:54Big Country created a legacy for themselves where you never have to forget their name.
05:59Not only that, they crafted a single that's filled with rock and pop influences.
06:03True fans of the era remember it as a top 20 hit with a new wave flair.
06:07So take that look out of here, it doesn't fit you.
06:11Because it's happened doesn't mean you've been discordant.
06:15You're on your head of the ball, come on screaming.
06:19Right out for everything you ever might afford it.
06:23The Scottish group knew how to make an unforgettable song, giving this tune a bouncy energy.
06:27In a Big Country sends you on a wonderful musical road trip, transporting listeners to their ideal and dreamlike state.
06:34The upbeat track never disappoints.
06:37While they might not have the same fame as some of their contemporaries, the band's work could excite anybody looking
06:43for a throwback rocker.
06:45In a Big Country dream, stay with you like a lover's voice.
06:51Park from mountainside, stay in line.
07:10In the 1980s, Talk Talk achieved fame for singles like It's My Life.
07:16Their eclectic career ranged from new wave to post-rock.
07:19On their third album, their sound expanded to tracks such as Life's What You Make It.
07:24The song features a piano riff that might catch you off guard.
07:28Built around a solid hook, the group conjures up a rich tapestry of production elements.
07:42Singer Mark Hollis uses his singular voice to deliver some effective lyrics.
07:47This single from the color of spring finds the musicians in between two distinct eras, evolving into more interesting artists
07:55at every turn.
07:56For those willing to take a deeper dive, the British act has a catalog full of deep cuts and imaginative
08:02records.
08:18Number four, don't let's start.
08:21They might be giants.
08:23When you are alone, you are the cat, you are the bone, you are an animal.
08:29You might know this band for their acclaimed work in the 1980s or their theme song for Malcolm in the
08:35Middle.
08:35Their self-titled debut features all the promise of their later career.
08:39Don't Let's Start is chock full of cool guitar parts, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats.
08:51John Flansberg and John Linnell have an exceptional style that might satisfy any number of alternative rock fans.
08:59The rhythm alone could inspire many repeat listens just to appreciate it all.
09:04Years before Birdhouse and Your Soul, they might be giants proved themselves as unique songwriters and performers.
09:11Don't, don't, don't let's start.
09:14I've got to live hard and I don't get around.
09:17How do you get around?
09:22Number three, the downtown lights, the Blue Nile.
09:27There is just one thing I can say.
09:34Nobody loves you this way.
09:39Some people came to know this song after Taylor Swift referenced it.
09:43Drowning in the Blue Nile, he sent me downtown lights.
09:50I hadn't heard it in a while.
09:53Before the tortured Poets Department album, you might have heard the Blue Nile as an 80s music fan.
09:59The band carries a pop and soul blend that never gets old.
10:03Sung with gravitas, the lead singer conjures up memories with his extended notes.
10:07Every sound is deliberately paced with some fantastic synths underneath.
10:19The downtown lights creates such a moving and reflective piece.
10:23It takes you to another place in your mind, beckoning you to fall deeper into its emotional center.
10:29Casting a spell over the listeners, this single can't go wrong in capturing the moments and feelings that make up
10:35our complicated lives.
10:52Number two, the promise when in Rome.
11:07Younger fans might remember this one from the end of Napoleon Dynamite.
11:11It's certainly one way that the track lived on with listeners.
11:15Beyond the occasional needle drop, this majestic number deserves some more love.
11:19When in Rome was largely seen as a one-hit wonder in their day.
11:23The promise features a pulsating drive and beat underneath compelling vocals.
11:43While the band combines their musical talents, they offer up some lyrics for any heartsick listener.
11:49It almost seems to be walking the line between camp and sincerity, like many other 1980 songs.
11:56We can wholeheartedly enjoy this one for all of its cheesy charm.
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12:26Number one, Dead Man's Party, Oingo Boingo.
12:30Wait for an invitation to arrive.
12:35Going to a party with no one still alive.
12:39Before his celebrated work as a composer for Tim Burton and TV shows like The Simpsons,
12:44Danny Elfman served as the frontman for Oingo Boingo.
12:47Their take on new wave and art rock produced a number of worthy songs, including Dead Man's Party.
12:53Don't run away, it's only me.
12:59Don't be amazed when you can't see.
13:06Years before his gothic music in A Nightmare Before Christmas,
13:10Elfman gave the 80s rock genre an artistic boost with this dark edge.
13:15It's a lively song despite the title and lyrics, proving itself as a danceable track all these years later.
13:21The vocalist's sharp and theatrical delivery only makes this hit more special.
13:37Did we forget another underrated classic from the 1980s?
13:41Let us know in the comments below.
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13:44What's your mind?
13:46What has he been talking about?
13:46Maybe you're in the middle of the night.
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