‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°6 – Vintage 80s Music Videos
Lindsey Buckingham, Perfect Day, The Jam, Level 42, The Mighty Lemon Drops, The Jam, Big Country, The Jam, Prefab Sprout, The Psychedelic Furs, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Eurythmics
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (03/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s. (
)Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
For TWELVE “We Are Live” Vintage 80s Music Videosmusic videos – week 03/52 – click here
Tracklist
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![]() 1 . Lindsey Buckingham – Trouble“Trouble” is a song written and performed by Lindsey Buckingham, co-produced with Richard Dashut and included on his 1981 solo album “Law and Order.”
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![]() 2 . Perfect Day – Liberty Town“Liberty Town” subtitled “on the road that’s clear for generations in fear” is a song by English band Perfect Day
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![]() 3 . The Jam – Going UndergroundThe Jam’s “Going Underground” is a song, released as a single in 1980 and later included on the album “Sound Affects.” Written by Paul Weller and co-produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, it criticizes the government and the media. “Going Underground” achieved #1 on the UK Singles Chart.
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![]() 4 . Level 42 – TracieBritish band Level 42’s “Tracie” is a 1983 single from their album Standing in the Light. The song was written by Mark King, Phil Gould and Mike Lindup and produced by Wally Badarou. It reached #30 on the UK Singles Chart.
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![]() 5 . The Mighty Lemon Drops – Inside OutEnglish band The Mighty Lemon Drops released “Inside Out” as a single in 1988 and featured it on their album “Happy Head.” David Newton wrote the song and co-produced it with Hugh Jones.
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![]() 6 . The Jam – When You’re Young“When You’re Young” is a 1979 single by The Jam from their album “Setting Sons.” Written by Paul Weller and co-produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, the song’s lyrics discuss the joys and hardships of adolescence.
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![]() 7 . Big Country – WonderlandScottish band Big Country’s “Wonderland” is a 1984 single from their album “The Seer.” Stuart Adamson composed the song, Steve Lillywhite produced it. It peaked at number 72 on the UK Singles Chart.
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![]() 8 . The Jam – That’s EntertainmentThe Jam’s “That’s Entertainment” is a 1980 single from their album “Sound Affects.” Written by Paul Weller and co-produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, the song’s lyrics critique the entertainment business and our culture’s fixation on fame and popularity. It reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
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![]() 9 . Prefab Sprout – Don’t Sing“Don’t Sing” is a 1990 single by Prefab Sprout from their album “Jordan: The Comeback.” This song that describes the singer’s fear of losing a loved one, was composed and produced by Paddy McAloon and Thomas Dolby.
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![]() 10 . The Psychedelic Furs – Angels Don’t CryThe Psychedelic Furs released Angels “Don’t Cry” as a single in 1989 and put it on their album “Book of Days.” Richard Butler and Tim Butler composed the song, which was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
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![]() 11 . Siouxsie And The Banshees – This Wheel’s On Fire“This Wheel’s On Fire” is a song written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko and first recorded in 1967 by Dylan and The Band. It was covered by English band Siouxsie and the Banshees in 1988 and included on their album “Peepshow.” Stephen Hague produced it. |
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![]() 12 . Eurythmics – JuliaBritish duo Eurythmics’ “Julia” is a 1985 single featured on their album “Be Yourself Tonight.” Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart co-wrote it and David A. Stewart produced it. The song’s lyrics reference the singer’s mother, Julia, who passed away while the vocalist was young.
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