Genius pop!

[cochyn]

Ghandi, Mandela, Hitler, Arthur Scargill. All were divided by politics but were united in one voice - that of their appreciation for pure, genius pop songs. Brethren and birds of the mighty GF, put aside your weapons of taste, decency and division and join me, Ghandi and Arthur Scargill in a celebration of pure, unadulterated genius pop. Do your worst/best!

 

Toni Braxton - You're makin' me high

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Prefab Sprout - Cars and Girls

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[Teflon Don]

ABC - The Look Of Love

 

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a-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV

 

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[joeyk]

Gina G from 1996. We ( GB ) couldn't win the Eurovision with it, but it got nominated for a Grammy. Ah well...

 

 

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[cochyn]

ABC, A-Ha? Now we're talking! A couple more:

 

Don Henley - Boys of Summer:

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Undertones - Teenage Kicks

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Remember pop-pickers - No one will judge you here. It's all heart (and soul)..

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Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town

 

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[joeyk]

The Buggles, Trevor Horn ( the bloke in the glasses ), ZTT records, Frankie Goes to Hollywood producer. This was the first tune to be played on MTV when it launched in 1981.

 

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[Teflon Don]

Roxy Music - Virginia Plain

 

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The Lotus Eaters - The First Picture Of You

 

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[Carvalho Diablo]

Tears For Fears - Everybody Want's To Rule The World

 

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Blondie - Sunday Girl

 

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General Public - Tenderness

 

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ELO - Mr Blue Sky

 

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Jimmy Eat World - The Middle

 

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Todd Rundgren - Saw The Light

 

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Goldfinger - 99 Red Baloons

 

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Great thread btw.

[Sparky]

One of the greatest pop songs ever, I reckon:

 

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[joeyk]

Carvalho and Sparky bang on the money !

 

Always thought this was a great pop tune in the 90's. Great melody, lyrics, chorus. I'm sure Simon would agree...

 

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[kelster]

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[AngryOfTuebrook]

Tuuli - Who's the fool now?

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Jane Wiedlin - Rush Hour

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Crush - Jellyhead

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[Captain Turdseye]

I was hoping to see Dandelion & Burdock when I opened the thread. American Cream Soda at the very least.

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[Lario]

Rush Hour is a great shout.

 

Can't link at the mo', but They Might Be Giants with "Birdhouse in your Soul".

[cloggypop]

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[cloggypop]

I've used up all my tissues

On more seriouser issues

 

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[cloggypop]

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Tatu - not going to get us mtv movie awards live 2003

 

I doubt this stage show would be allowed now either.

 

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I prefer the Russian versions of there songs loads better.

[cloggypop]

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[SammyAftershave]

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[cochyn]

Some right shouts up there. 5ive with a deserved mention and the incomparable Ronettes. Lovely stuff.

 

The Beloved - Sweet Harmony

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Not sure if this is pure 'pop', but it ticks all the right boxes: love, melancholy, hope, a massive chorus and a middle eight - perfect. Big Star - September Gurls

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Aaliyah - Try again

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