'80s Song Tournament

It was used to cute effect in 13 GOING ON 30:



I don't hate it, but it's awfully lightweight and Whitney was capable of so much more.

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"Yes, citizen, there is no cause for alarm -- you may return to your harpsichord."

It's still an iconic Whitney Houston song.

I can't believe Miss Vicky didn't stay up to nominate.

It is, but that girl frequently deserved better material.

Oh, pish. This material is great.

Here's a track that shows off her vocal power:

Okay, I changed one of my songs. I thought of something I had been planning to nominate but forgot about it. I might change Whitney, too.

Alright, I got rid of Whitney, too. It's a different woman now.

Can I nominate again? I am assuming that I can, also I don't think any of these have already been nominated, but I am not entirely sure.

Q Lazzarus - Goodbye Horses

Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself

Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)

Madonna - Like a Virgin

All I know is -- the men (except maybe 7thson) are voting for the stupid, SAFE ***** again, even in the '80s. I mean, give me a break. John Lennon is not '80s. John Lennon DIED in 1980. The song was released after his death!

Yes, Jiraffe, I'll accept those. You're a regular here. You're okay.

Can you believe I posted this bitch in the wrong forum? I think that's probably why TylerDurden and maybe even 7thson found their way in here.

Does this include me? Because I am trying to keep with the heart of the tournament idea. I eliminated anything that I thought could have been made in any other decade.

Actually, I was gonna say -- it doesn't include you, Jiraffe. Not at all. For once.

Tyler's songs aren't bad, though. They're just metal. But I like "Here I Go Again."

I feel like maybe we should have restricted this to pop/synth/upbeat/cheesy songs. It's too late now, but I felt that would have been a better representation of what I think we are going for.

*shrugs* Not everyone was into that in the '80s.

You did not pick a good Madonna song, though. In my opinion. It's always been one of my least favorites from her. But then again, I picked one of my usual least favorites in the other tournament -- "Material Girl."

I'm honestly not that familiar with her stuff. I just felt like she should have a song in the race, and I kind of like it. Should we allow Billie Jean to be nominated? I think it would sweep the whole thing. Rightfully so, but it seems unfair....if it is allowed, I think someone should nominate it.

I wouldn't count on Billie Jean being an obvious winner. It wouldn't be for me.