‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°302 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Bananarama, Japan, INXS, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Boomtown Rats, Chas and Dave, The Stranglers, New Order, Men Without Hats, Eurythmics, The Proclaimers, The Damned

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (01/52) BUT … in the Eighties 80s. (Source)

Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’  N°302 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

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1 . Bananarama – Cheers Then

It was the first single from their album “Pop Life,” released in 1991. Sara Dallin and Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama, along with producers Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, penned the song.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

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2 . Japan – Visions Of China

It was the first single from their album Tin Drum, which came out in 1981. Produced by Steve Nye, the song was written by Japan member David Sylvian.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Wikipedia

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3 . INXS – New Sensation

A single from their 1988 album “Kick”, it was composed by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence of INXS and produced by Chris Thomas.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

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4 . Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Clubland

From their album “Trust,” this song was the first to be released as a single in 1981. Costello composed the song and Nick Lowe handled production.

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5 . The Boomtown Rats – Diamond Smiles

Released as the first single from their self-titled debut album in 1977. Bob Geldof, the band’s lead singer, wrote and produced the song along with Roger Bechirian.

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6 . Chas and Dave – My Melancholy Baby

Lots of people have recorded it, notably the English rock ‘n’ roll band Chas & Dave. When exactly Chas & Dave’s cover was made available to the public is unclear.

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7 . The Stranglers – European Female

To promote their album “Feline,” it was issued as a single in 1983. The Stranglers and Tony Visconti collaborated on writing and producing the song.

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8 . New Order – Touched By The Hand Of God

Released as the first single from their 1987 album of the same name, “Substance” New Order composed the song, and Stephen Hague handled production. It heavily borrows from Joy Division’s “Temptation” (the band that came before New Order).

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Men Without Hats – Safety Dance

Ivan Doroschuk, a member of Men Without Hats, wrote and produced this song, which served as the first single from their 1982 album Rhythm of Youth.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

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10 . Eurythmics – Shame

Single from Eurythmics’ seventh studio album, Savage, released in 1987; written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart; produced by Stewart.

Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

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11 . The Proclaimers – Letter From America

Single from The Proclaimers’ first studio album, This Is the Story, released in 1987; written by Charlie and Craig Reid; produced by Peter Walsh.

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12 . The Damned – Anything

The song was written by Damned member Dave Vanian and produced by Tony Mansfield. It was released as the album’s first single in 1986.

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