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80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:02 pm
by warwickjames
80s H'its Huge - Rare & Recycled - 3CD

Released by Sony Music.

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From web-site -

'80s H'its Huge – Rare and Recycled,' as the name and the cover implies is a faithful homage to all those many pop compilations on vinyl we lapped and purchased during the 1980s – collections we still either get nostalgic about or even seek out in second-hand record stores.

Compiled by Brent James and along with extensive liner notes and State by State chart details, '80s H'its Huge – Rare and Recycled,' contains many sought after 80s gems from artists including Alan O'Day with his second elusive Aussie hit "Skinny Girls" along with hits from Styx, The Kids From "Fame", The Who, Jona Lewie, The Firm, Bill Wyman, Little River Band, The Kane Gang, The Look and many other rare and recycled 80s treats spread out over this 3CD collection.

A must have for lovers of the 80s, and for those who still treasure their much loved 1980s vinyl various artist albums.

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I have this CD, arrived today. It has a great booklet included which has a little bit of information on each band and track. The choice of tracks are in many cases quite interesting and different to the default - refreshing, really. I don't think this release will be in print long, so order now if you want it!

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/music/browse/ ... ed/318873/

Track-list -

CD1
Jona Lewie - Louise (We Get It Right)
The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
KISS - Shandi
Thompson Twins - Don't Mess With Doctor Dream
Little River Band - No Reins On Me
Alan O'Day - Skinny Girls
Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
Clarence Clemons & Jackson Browne - You're A Friend Of Mine
Jermaine Jackson - Sweetest Sweetest
Mondo Rock - Good Advice
Bill Wyman - Come Back Suzanne
Black - Wonderful Life
The Bureau - Only For Sheep
Oingo Biongo - Stay
Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams
Culture Club - The War Song
Kane Gang - Respect Yourself
The Motels - Shame
Wax - Bridge To Your Heart
Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall

CD2
The Who - You Better You Bet
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - (Forever) Live And Die
Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies 'R' Good Enough
Billy Ocean - Loverboy
Graham Parker - Life Gets Better
Godley & Creme - An Englishman In New York
Jo Boxers - Just Got Lucky
Alison Moyet - Is This Love?
Fischer Z - The Perfect Day
Survivor - Burning Heart
Hayse Fantayzie - Shiny Shiny
Time Bandits - I'm Only Shooting Love
Bette Midler - Beast Of Burden
Will To Power - Baby I Love Your Way / Freebird (Free Baby)
Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy And 17
The Firm - Star Trekkin
The Cars - Shake It Up
Melissa Manchester - My Boyfriend's Back
The Hooters - Day By Day
Gerry Rafferty - Shipyard Town

CD3
The Go - Go's - Vacation
The Stranglers - Skin Deep
Santana - Say It Again
Christopher Cross - Never Be The Same
The Look - I Am The Beat
The Pointer Sisters - Dare Me
The Kids From "Fame" - Hi - Fidelity
Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
Martha Davis - Don't Tell Me The Time
Tight Fit - Fantasy Island
Gino Vannelli - Wild Horses
Altered Images - I Could Be Happy
Tommy Tutone - 867 - 5309/Jenny
Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
Wall Of Voodoo - Mexican Radio
Julian Lennon - Say You're Wrong
Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
Styx - Mr. Roboto
Bucks Fizz - The Land Of Make Believe
The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:56 pm
by Danielwaver
The Who on an 80's compilation? :lol:

These are all on CD already so no need to pay for them again I think. One can easily make this playlist on their smart device. Big pass.

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:22 pm
by warwickjames
Fair call I guess. I prefer physical. YM obviously varies.

The Who track is from 1981, so counts. True, is unusual though.

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:01 am
by cork
More recycled than rare but it is not a bad compilation of tunes

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 3:38 pm
by Danielwaver
warwickjames wrote:Fair call I guess. I prefer physical. YM obviously varies.

The Who track is from 1981, so counts. True, is unusual though.


Just because the song was issued in 1981, it doesn't make the band an 80's band. When I personally talk about the 80's music, I consider those 80's where they have their roots in early punk/wave/electro movement. Like Fleetwood Mac had a chart topping album in the 80's but that doesn't mean they are an 80's band. Their roots is in 60's and 70's music. This is type of CDs I'd pay big bucks for. Obscure, underground and never been on CD:
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Bay-Are ... se/6198250

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:03 pm
by warwickjames
hmmm no-one said being on this comp defines the bands on it as 80s bands. Rolling Stones appear on comps through the 70s, 80s and 90s as another example.

It's just a snap-shot of music from the decade - albeit an unusual one - which is why I thought a heads-up would be nice for folk here.

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:54 am
by cork
Thanks for letting me know. In fairness, they are tunes on the compilation that I never heard of. I love discovering artists or bands listening to compilations. Too often the same tracks are re-hashed on various compilations. This CD is a bit different.

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:45 am
by Jim2
How can these be "Rare"?

The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
Thompson Twins - Don't Mess With Doctor Dream (How is this "Rare"?)
Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak (How is this "Rare"?)
Oingo Biongo - Stay
Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams
Culture Club - The War Song
The Who - You Better You Bet
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - (Forever) Live And Die
Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies 'R' Good Enough
Billy Ocean - Loverboy
Jo Boxers - Just Got Lucky
Alison Moyet - Is This Love?
Will To Power - Baby I Love Your Way / Freebird (Free Baby)
Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy And 17
The Cars - Shake It Up
The Hooters - Day By Day
The Go - Go's - Vacation
Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
Altered Images - I Could Be Happy
Tommy Tutone - 867 - 5309/Jenny
Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
Wall Of Voodoo - Mexican Radio
Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
Styx - Mr. Roboto
The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:36 pm
by negative1
Jim2 wrote:How can these be "Rare"?

The Romantics - Talking In Your Sleep
Thompson Twins - Don't Mess With Doctor Dream (How is this "Rare"?)
Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak (How is this "Rare"?)
Oingo Biongo - Stay
Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams
Culture Club - The War Song
The Who - You Better You Bet
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - (Forever) Live And Die
Cyndi Lauper - The Goonies 'R' Good Enough
Billy Ocean - Loverboy
Jo Boxers - Just Got Lucky
Alison Moyet - Is This Love?
Will To Power - Baby I Love Your Way / Freebird (Free Baby)
Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy And 17
The Cars - Shake It Up
The Hooters - Day By Day
The Go - Go's - Vacation
Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
Altered Images - I Could Be Happy
Tommy Tutone - 867 - 5309/Jenny
Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
Wall Of Voodoo - Mexican Radio
Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
Styx - Mr. Roboto
The Alan Parsons Project - Don't Answer Me


those would be the recycled tracks for being used so often.

later
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Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:24 pm
by warwickjames
Yep, probably 3 quarters of the tracks we see on other comps. But you will have to admit it isn't your average 80s compilation, by and stretch.

Anyway, I've mentioned it here for those who care. Whether someone can create a playlist from ripped media or downloaded tunes is not the point of this forum section - it is about re-releases and compilations - on CD.

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 7:33 pm
by Jim2
warwickjames wrote:Yep, probably 3 quarters of the tracks we see on other comps. But you will have to admit it isn't your average 80s compilation, by and stretch.

Anyway, I've mentioned it here for those who care. Whether someone can create a playlist from ripped media or downloaded tunes is not the point of this forum section - it is about re-releases and compilations - on CD.


I agree with why you posted the song selection, but why call it Rare & Recycled?

Re: 80s H'its Huge : Rare & Recycled (new 80s compilation)

PostPosted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:02 pm
by warwickjames
Jim2 wrote:I agree with why you posted the song selection, but why call it Rare & Recycled?


I'm guessing it is a lame attempt to differentiate itself a little from the original version from 1984 -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%27its_Huge_%2784

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