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Subject: 1980's Medley Songs

Written By: Mr_80s on 08/20/03 at 02:35 p.m.

One thing I do not see mentioned here is all of the great medley songs from that time period.

If you remember the early 1980's, there was a slew of them, and they might be even worth a section in the music section.

THis was also a precursor to the remix craze of the 90's.  I can remember some of the big ones from that time period, let's see if anybody can remember any others:

Stars On:  Stars On 45 was a big hit in the early 80's, with a slew of variations, including movie hits, Beatles, Barry Manilow, etc.

Hooked On Classics:  a slew of classics set to a disco type beat

Hooked On Country:  Same as HOC, but country songs, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, etc.

Hooked On did a large series, including Dixie, Swing, Jazz, Disco, 40's, 50's, 60's, Rock, Hymns, Glam, even Polkas!

Beach Boys Medley:  The Beach Boys did an awesome medley around 1981, compilation of some of their greatest hits.

Stuck On TV:  Warren Schatz did a twisted medley of TV theme songs in 1982.  I still have the album, and it is great.  A real flashback into TV shows of the time.  Dallas, Facts Of Life, Barney Miller, Tales Of The Gold Monkey, Rockford Files, Hill Street Blues, etc.

DJ Jive Bunny:  One of the ultimate in party remix artists everywhere.  You just gotta jump up and dance when you hear "Come on everybody everybody everybody"

The Star Sisters:  mid 1980's, they did medleys from Marilyn Monrow, and big band style.

Max Mix:  This series featured such artists as Kylie Minogue, Yazz, Yello, and others combined into a dance format.

Peter Douglas:  Did a series of songs mising different Frank Sinatra songs.


I am sure there are a lot of others like this.  This was a very big style from 1981-1984.  But sadly, New Wave eclipsed it, and is hardly mentioned anymore.  Hopefully this will remind some of us about these great songs, and finding others.  :)

(I am 38 and have worked as a DJ for over 20 years, starting at a roller rink in 1981.  ANd back then, I was always playing these songs.)

Subject: Re: 1980's Medley Songs

Written By: Hairspray on 08/20/03 at 10:14 p.m.


Quoting:
DJ Jive Bunny:  One of the ultimate in party remix artists everywhere.  You just gotta jump up and dance when you hear "Come on everybody everybody everybody"End Quote



I recall this being popular in 1990. :)

My fave was "Stars on 45" (The Beatles variation), especially the 45" version. I also like the 45" version of their instrumental "45 Stars Get Ready". It's very hard to find too.