A Playlist With The Best Music Of Our Youth, From A Fellow Gen-X
Posted by edmlover27@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 15 comments
This is a playlist I put together myself, carefully selecting each track. I used to work as a radio DJ, and I’ve always had a passion for music. I thought I’d share it with my peers, who I hope will enjoy it.
crosswordier@reddit
Frank Stallone?!?!
edmlover27@reddit (OP)
Yes, that's Sylvester Stallone's brother. ;)
DesertRatt@reddit
You got me at Visage & Ultravox
edmlover27@reddit (OP)
Thanks, it's a mix of songs, both American and European.
DesertRatt@reddit
If you haven’t already, I suggest listening to Soft Cell (they have a bunch of great songs other than Tainted Love such as Memorabilia, Bedsitter, and Insecure Me - to name a few) and Yello (Everyone knows Oh Yeah but they have 14 albums with a TON of great songs.)
edmlover27@reddit (OP)
Thank you! I was familiar with “Tainted Love” (and “Tears Run Rings” by their frontman Marc Almond), but I didn’t know about the other gems you recommended. As for Yello, I knew “The Race” and “Oh Yeah,” now I’m going to explore their catalog.
desertkayaker@reddit
Great list. I wish it was on something other than Spotify.
generationextra@reddit
Great list! What about:
Talking Heads, Once in a Lifetime Eddy Grant, Electric Avenue Rush, Subdivisions Stevie Nicks, Stand Back
hippidad@reddit
Great list. Touch of Grey is one I would add. I'm lazy and didn't see it.
edmlover27@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the suggestion. It's a constantly growing playlist, and I hadn't added it yet. I'll do it with the next update!
hippidad@reddit
👍🙏
dodgycool_1973@reddit
Always good to see Voyage Voyage by Desireless in an 80s list.
Without doubt the best Euro Pop track of the 80s
It’s a solid list, saved! :)
edmlover27@reddit (OP)
Thank you so much. I agree about Voyage Voyage; I’ve added several Italo-Disco tracks and songs from other European countries, which are often left out of international playlists. :)
VelvetVellocet@reddit
Solid!
edmlover27@reddit (OP)
Thank you, glad you appreciated!