1980’s Songs

[formosan]

I can't remember if I've previously posted this and I'm too fookin' lazy to check. So, if it's a redundant post, you'll just have to get over it - I'll be a man and accept my punishment of Shen twerking on my face while wearing a fireman's helmet, bullet brassiere, chaps and roller skates.

As for this song, it's by a Scottish band formed in 1987. They've had a good measure of success not just in their native country, but across Europe as well. They even went on tour with the Stones. "Better Days" is their only song to chart in the USA. It's damn good:

Amen. 

I gather they weren't together long?

[J E B Stuart]

I gather they weren't together long?

Actually formosan, despite personnel changes over the years, they are still in business:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_(band)

Amen.

[Shen Li]

The singer sounds like a cross between Halford and Dio.

That's a compliment.

Amen.

I'm hearing a bit of Sebastian Bach from Skid Row.

[J E B Stuart]

Los Lobos hails from East L.A.  Formed in 1973, their first major label album was released in 1984. When I first heard this song, it was so good I had to go out and buy the album. Oddly, it didn't chart here in the States; in fact, the only place it charted was in the U.K. at 57. Oh well. They've had a great career, are still together and have won four Grammies:

Amen.

[Shen Li]

The late David Wayne's falsetto vocals are very powerful and rival Rob Halford and Ronnie James Dio regarding range and how they suit the music.

[Herman]

Triumph is one of my best Canadian bands of all time. They are on the fiftieth anniversary tour.
This is from Never Surrender.

[priscilla1961]