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The Peak, 10/22/07: It's 1983
« on: October 22, 2007, 07:07:38 AM »
Spandau Ballet bought a ticket to the world to kick off the week.
“The choir of children sing their song.  They've practiced all year long.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.”

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The Peak, 10/22/07: It's 1983
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2007, 07:25:15 AM »
BOS to A Flock of Seagulls, "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)."
“The choir of children sing their song.  They've practiced all year long.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.”

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The Peak, 10/22/07: It's 1983
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2007, 07:38:32 AM »
At his peak, he could sell any contradiction: BOS to the Boy and Culture Club, "Karma Chameleon."
“The choir of children sing their song.  They've practiced all year long.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.”

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The Peak, 10/22/07: It's 1983
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2007, 07:46:33 AM »
Here's one that only comes up every few years (despite being eligible in at least two years): Real Life, "Send Me an Angel."
“The choir of children sing their song.  They've practiced all year long.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.”

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The Peak, 10/22/07: It's 1983
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2007, 07:52:47 AM »
Rob appears to have forgotten about Kissing to Be Clever altogether, dubbing Colour By Numbers CC's intro to America.
“The choir of children sing their song.  They've practiced all year long.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.  Ding dong.”

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The Peak, 10/22/07: It's 1983
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2007, 07:55:18 AM »
Quote from: "Gazoo"
Here's one that only comes up every few years (despite being eligible in at least two years): Real Life, "Send Me an Angel."


Sorry I missed that one; a small gem. OTOH, no regrets on having missed Clapton, Yes, and the Goat.

Spandau Ballet True  
Stevie Nicks Stand Back
R.E.M. Pilgrimage
Phil Collins I Don't Care Anymore
A Flock of Seagulls Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)
Police Synchronicity II
Eric Clapton I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart
Culture Club Karma Chameleon
Yes Owner Of A Lonely Heart
Real Life Send Me An Angel
You spin me right 'round, baby, right 'round