This COVID 19 CORONA virus has taken the world by the...I won't say. It was like the threat of nuclear attack in the 80s. Well let's make fun of the situation by bringing in some 80s music references. The Cure, an obvious choice when dealing with a world wide pandemic. I love this one. I'm no expert on COVID-19, but this is The Cure. Funny on so many levels.
Covid-19 Cure
I saw this meme and couldn't pass it up. Corona virus is scary, but The Cure ain't looking too good either. Ouch!
The Cure is looking scary like COVID 19
Then there is Dexy's Midnight Runners song "Come on Eileen" ...and it sounds like "Covid nineteen" No joke, it really does get stuck in your head.
Come on Eileen sounds like Covid 19
And, you really can't get over the name of this virus, Corona Virus. Whoever found this virus first must have been drinking some beers. Am I right?
I love Daryl Hall and Johnny Oates. Their songs from the early 80s are on all of my playlists. But, the best part about this fantastic duo is that they were so 80s. Their hair, their clothes, their attitude, and the moustache! I love looking at old photos of these dudes and having a little chuckle.
Hall and Oates - the 80s
First up we've got John Oates, the moustache guy. I think he won awards for that 'stash. It was right up there with Tom Selleck.
John Oates World Champ Mustache 1984
Cut the stash? Oates can't go for that
And, John, always having fun during photoshoots.
John Jokester Oates
Hall and Oates were not only my favourite band of the 80s, they were awarded Best Band / Favourite Band by the American Music Awards in 1982, 1983, AND 1984. Wow, that is an achievement! So is wearing these gold sparkling 80s outfits...
Hall and Oates best dressed at 80s party
And their jean jacket with jeans look, especially when they came to Canada.
Hall and Oates rockin the Canadian Tuxedo
They were so popular at the time they could get away with anything - breaking MTV, having bad hair, wearing tacky clothing...
Hall and Oates MTV
Fans couldn't get enough of these guys. They were great at mixing in with the locals when they went on world tours and such.
Hall and Oates funny!
Often I wonder about their songs. Your Kiss Is On My List - I get that it's cute, and sweet, that you'd have a list and put your girlfriend's name on it. But, it can sound kind of creepy if you think about it.
Hall and Oates Your Kiss is on my list
Hall and Oates are coming for the kiss that is on my list
And Maneater, their number 1 song from '82, sounds kind of cannibalistic.
Maneater Daryl Hall
Hall and Oates Maneater
I Can't Go For That, their '81 hit, always had me questioning...what couldn't they go for?!
Free Viagra - Hall and Oates Can Go For That
I did find a nice remix of "I can't go for that" overdubbed with "I ain't got time for that". Just shows that Hall and Oates is still hip with the kids today.
I know I'm poking fun at these guys, but truthfully I still love them. I'm always playing their songs in my house, in my car, and in my dreams (which they make come true). I'm pretty excited they are back on tour this summer and might even try to see them when they come near. Here is a link to their concert dates https://www.hallandoates.com/tour . That is something I Can Go For!
