1980’s Songs

formosan · March 27, 2026, 02:38:51 PM

Quote from: J E B Stuart on March 27, 2026, 12:42:11 PMI 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 · March 27, 2026, 04:14:11 PM

Quote from: formosan on March 27, 2026, 02:38:51 PMI 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 · March 27, 2026, 10:21:37 PM

Quote from: J E B Stuart on March 27, 2026, 12:02:25 PMThe 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 · Reply #198 - Re: 1980’s Songs

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:

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