I’m going to be a little more self indulgent this time around…

Back when I was in high school (’89-’93) I was a huge Anthrax fan. On top of that, I really dug Public Enemy (how awesome is Chuck D?). So, when thos two groups got together to do this, I thought it was the most amazing song ever recorded:

Old hat nowadays, but groundbreaking back in ’91!

Yeah, I hate Christmas music. Absolutely despise it. However, just to avoid being “that guy,” here are a few I’m okay with.

Wham! Last Christmas
Okay, all my cards on the table, I’m not 100% sold on this one. However, I can’t get it out of my head as of late. On top of that, how awesome is George Michael’s hair?

Run-DMC Christmas In Hollis
As far as I’m concerned, Run-DMC have never made a bad song. So, naturally, this is one of my favorite Christmas tunes:

James Brown Soulful Christmas
So, technically not a music video, but still the best Christmas song EVER. There’s just no topping “Soul Brotha #1!”

YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU GOT THE BEST!!!

For some odd reason, I’ve always been a Kiss fan. They’ve had a lot of years where they were good, and a lot where they were bad (late 80s/early 90s was a dark time). However, they always manage to entertain.

So, this week I give you a little something from my skating rink years:

Aw, what the heck, here’s a bonus toon. This particular video is something I remember from my Headbanger’s Ball days:

Yeah, I couldn’t decide, so you get both:

1) Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “If You Leave”

Before you ask, that is how “maneuvers” is spelled in the group name. Obviously, they aren’t American.

Anyway, this comes from the soundtrack of one of my favorite 80s teen movies (a favorite because I can totally relate to Duckie). This song played at the end of the movie during the school dance. A dance that, in my opinion, had a horrible DJ. This song played for 15 minutes straight! Good tune, though.

2) The Outfield – “Your Love”

One of the best songs of the 80s, and the video makes me miss my mullet!

Yeah, I’ve revised a little.

This is a solo hit from Peter Wolf, best known as the lead singer for the J. Geils Band. It’s one of those songs that, while pretty much a forgotten hit of the 80s, still seems to jump into my head from time to time. Not sure why.

Enjoy!