80'S MUSIC MEMES - SPINNING LIKE A RECORD

1980'S MUSIC MEMES FEATURING QUEEN

The decade of the 80s, and the music, is still heart and soul to some people. We still listen to Van Halen, Queen, Flock of Seagulls, Johnny Hates Jazz...and we are proud of it. It defines a part of who we were, who we are, who we want to be. But, just don't take it too far - you'll just look strange, like this Pac-man guy.

80s pac-man costume

I love the 80s too, but, it did happen like 30 years ago, sorry according to Pac-man guy it happened approx 12,755 days ago. That guy is too extreme in my view, but, if reliving the 1980s make him happy, go for it dude!

I prefer the modern way of loving the 80s, by poking fun at the music (and maybe the big hair).

The awkward Sears photo session of the 80s with big hair and mullets

Lately there has been a lot of hype over Queen because of the documentary/movie Bohemian Rhapsody. I'm a big fan of that song, mostly because of Wayne's World. But, I did think Freddie Mercury very classy for calling his mother when he killed someone, instead of just sending a text. That's old school. Old school class!

Freddie Mercury was classy in Bohemian rhapsody - he called his mother when he killed someone

I'm wondering about the lyrics. Did he make that up?
Artists, especially in the 80s, were strange and hard to understand. Phil and Genesis got it bang on with their song Land Of Confusion. B/c when I listened to 80s music I was given a one-way ticket to this Land of Confusion, with Phil Collins as my guide (which didn't really help much).

Land of Confusion with guide Phil Collins

One example of a song I just couldn't wrap my brain around was Flock Of Seagulls, I Ran. Why in the heck would a bunch of seagulls run? They are birds. Birds fly! I'm guessing it is a metaphor for something, but again, in this Land of Confusion and I was lost.

I ran by Flock of Seagulls meme

Howard Jones was a beacon on light in my musical journey. They claimed Things Can Only Get Better. And it was true, with age and experience things did better. Music didn't get better, but, other things did, like computers.

Howard Jones meme

Quick change of topic, why did JOHNNY HATE JAZZ?

I'm Johnny and I hate Jazz

Luckily, there was always hard rock to fall back on. Late 70s and 80s rock, rocked! Cranking the Van Halen records to 11, making myself deaf with Def Leppard, turning up the power with AC/DC, that's 80s music to me.

Van Halen crank it to 11

Blow your eardrums out with Def Leppard Pour some sugar on me!

Love is like a bomb

I swear, the last half of that decade I had Def Leppard on the brain. 

Def Leppard on the brain

When I could finally drive I played a lot of AC/DC in the car. Picturing myself on the highway to hell.

AC/DC funny highway to hell

Music from the 'me' decade still makes its mark on the music industry today. Some 'artists' don't even make their own music, they just remix/sample 80s music and 'rap' over top of it. I'm not joking!

80s music stolen by rap artists!

That's fine. For all of us true 80s music fans, we know that 80's music is like wine and gets better with age. Cheers, to the next 12,755 days of enjoying Duran Duran and other fine artists of similar vintage! 

80s music is like wine and gets better with age

Don't get too drunk or lose your braincells with age. Quick test, is there anything wrong with the following image. Anyone from the 80s should know this.

80s quiz - what's wrong with this picture?

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80s MUSIC MEMES

Crank some 80s tunes and settle in for a few funny 80s music memes. First, I suggest you grab a cup of coffee (hugga mugga) and as Def Leppard says, "pour some sugar on..."

Def Leppard One Lump or Two

Actually, I think Def Lep is an English band, so perhaps adding one lump or two in their tea?

Def Leppard and English Band

Perhaps you could invite a friend over to peruse these memes with. Have a good laugh together. But, if they say, "who is Def Leppard?" please ask them to leave and avoid all further contact with them.

Def Lep meme

If you really want to attract friends who are fans of Def Leppard, perhaps getting a customized licence plate with Def Lep would do that.

Personalized Def Leppard licence plate

I know it's not very 80s, but, I might suggest getting an electric car to go with that licence plate. They are much quieter so you can hear the music better. You can hear nature as well, the sounds of doves crying for example.

The Sound A Dove Makes When It Cries according to Prince

Borrow your wife's raspberry beret, wear it on that balding head, and put the petal to the metal. Crank the Journey,  Steve Perry or Hall and Oates.

Steve Perry wears Oh Sherrie's clothing

You have Hall and Oates on your playlist don't you?!

Hall and Oats Can't Go For That

It's okay, don't cry. No tears, but, I will allow Tears for Fears.

Tears for Fears everybody wants to rule the world including them.

I always give in to Tears for Fears. Time after Time I do, just like Cyndi Lauper does.

Cyndi Lauper aint got time for time after time

What I won't allow is B52's Love Shack. That song has ruined the letter writing life of Shaq O'Neil. Poor guy can't even sign an email to his loved ones. Love Shaq just sounds like a joke.

Shaq signature a joke thanks to B52 song Love Shack

 There is always the options of listening to the radio, perhaps the news. Better yet, Huey Lewis and the News!

Huey Lewis and the News knows the power of love

 Be sure not to be fooled by the 'modern hits' that have sampled 80s songs. One that always gets me is Vanilla Ice. His song Ice Ice Baby uses Queen's Under Pressure bassline and it fools me everytime!

Vanilla Ice or Under Pressure

Another song that makes me squint is Total Eclipse of the heart. It reminds me of solar eclipse and I instantly close my eyes for fear of going blind! 

80s music meme - total eclipse of the heart causes blindness

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80s MUSIC LYRIC QUOTES

80s MUSIC QUOTES

There are so many snippets of 80s songs that get stuck in your head, or mean something sentimental to you. Here are a few of mine:

Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra

"Abracadabra, I wanna reach out and grab ya"

Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band

Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra I wanna reach out and grab ya

Chris Cross

Sailing. "takes me away to where I'm going..." 

Sailing - Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross has a special sailing hat

Chris Cross voicemail, he is off sailing leave a message

Twisted Sister

"I wanna rock!"

Twisted Sister - I wanna rock

Twisted Sister wants to rock and ain't gonna take it

Pat Benatar

Hit me with your best shot!

Pat Benatar - Hit me with your best shot

The Pat Benatar Shot Glass

Modern English

I'll stop the world and melt with you.

Modern English - I'll melt with you

Modern English you was wrong the world will not stop and melt. Science baby!

Reo Speedwagon

I can't fight this feeling anymore. "It's time to bring this ship into the shore and throw away the oars forever". 

Reo Speedwagon - I can't fight this feeling

REO Speedwagon - car, van, SUV, or 80s band

Bruce Springsteen

Dancing in the dark. "You can't start a fire without a spark". Literally, true. 

Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the dark

You Can't Start a fire without a spark - Bruce Springsteen

Eurythmics 

Sweet Dreams. "Travel the world and the seven seas. Everybody's looking for something." Sometimes, I hear the Marilyn Mansion version in my head - get it out!!! 

Eurythmics - Sweet dreams

Eurythmics and their sweet dreams - or savory dreams, depends on how you look at them

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