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Weeknight ’80s Dance Party: 5/25/11

Kelly Stitzel May 25, 2011 14

This is going to be the last ’80s Dance Party for a little while. Don’t worry — not for good; just for a few weeks. I wouldn’t permanently forsake you and your desire to get your dance on.

I’m particularly proud of this one. I’ve listened to it about 10 times already and, not to pat myself on the back, but I think it’s kind of perfect. It should make for a nice playlist if you’re planning on a BBQ of some sort this Memorial Day weekend. And if you’re not in the States, it’ll just be fun to dance to, period.

Of course, I love all of these songs, but I’m particularly fond of the “Promises, Promises” remix, as it contains some vocals by one Madonna Ciccone. I also love the “Poison Arrow” extended mix because it adds evidence to my theory that an ’80s remix means business if the flute shows up. And I adore the Nik Kershaw, Hipsway and Fiction Factory songs.

I hope you think this mix is as perfect as I do. I’ll see you in a few weeks!

Naked Eyes – Promises, Promises (Jellybean 12″ Mix)
Johnny Hates Jazz – Shattered Dreams (12″ Mix)
Julian Lennon – Too Late for Goodbyes (Extended Version)
Paul Young – Come Back and Stay (12″ Extended Remix)
The Smiths – This Charming Man (New York Vocal Mix)
Haircut 100 – Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) (Extended 12″ Version)
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions – My Bag (Dancing Remix)
Madness – Our House (Dance Mix)
When in Rome – The Promise (Long Version)
ABC – Poison Arrow (12” Extended Remix)
Fiction Factory – (Feels Like) Heaven (12″ Extended Mix)
Nik Kershaw – Wouldn’t It Be Good (12″ Mix)
The Icicle Works – Love Is A Wonderful Colour (12″ Mix)
Hipsway – The Honeythief (12” Mix)
Men at Work – Down Under (Extended Mix)

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After shutting down her own blog, Looking at Them, in mid-2008, Kelly migrated over to Popdose, bringing with her Soundtrack Saturday, the most popular column from her old site. In addition to Soundtrack Saturday, which is on an indefinite hiatus, Kelly also contributes reviews and musings on music, film and a variety of other topics. She also writes the semi-regular Filminism column, in which she discusses her favorite female characters in film. Kelly is also an aspiring comedy writer who is just beginning an adventure in stand-up comedy and as a student at the Second City in Chicago.

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  • Anonymous

    The original album/single versions of both “Poison Arrow” and “(Feels Like) Heaven” were part of my New Wave Special yesterday afternoon. Great minds etc.

    Don’t stay away too long. You know how melancholy we waver boys get at the end of the school year.

  • http://twitter.com/RetroRemixes Retro Remixes

    “I come from a place down under . . . where women throw and men blunder . . . ”

    How I love those classic ’80s lyrics.

  • ms. xtro

    this looks fun! while i would never cite the 80s as a favorite era of music, i dig your mixes, and my
    mate and i often jam out to them on friday nites.
    kelly, what would it take to persuade you to repost that incredible “Shag” soundtrack mix? we dig
    that music the most and would love to hear it again. – ms. xtro

  • Anonymous

    Excellent work! Don’t be a stranger!

  • smf2271

    Ooh, I’m excited to hear that Naked Eyes mix!  It’s currently only on the “Everything and More” CD which compiles the missing album tracks from their actual LPs that didn’t show up on the “greatest hits” comps, some unreleased stuff and B-sides, and some 12″ mixes, and that CD appears to have been released in 2002 and quickly deleted.  Amazingly, the only copies out there seem to cost upwards of $250, which I am NOT paying for a CD less than 10 years old no matter how rare it is. (Can’t you get original copies of the rare “Yesterday and Today” baby cover for money like that?  Naked Eyes aren’t exactly a highly-sought-after commodity, or at least I didn’t think they were).

    In any case, excited to hear that and others above.  Thanks for all your postings!

  • Anonymous

    I LOVE every single one of these songs. LOVE THEM! Thank you!

  • http://www.facebook.com/davidragland David Ragland

    Oh yeah! My work day just got better!

  • Anonymous

    I’m surprised EMI hasn’t at least offered the albums in mp3. All you can get on iTunes (remakes notwithstanding) is the ’91 best-of (which leaves off “When the Lights Go Out”, a Top 40 single and my favorite NE cut to boot).

    In addition to the Jellybean mix, I’ve got 2 other club versions of “Promises, Promises” on the hard drive if anyone’s interested. I can also fix you up with an extended mix of “Always Something There to Remind Me” as well. (That is, unless Ms. Stitzel accuses me of stealing her thunder. It’s still her party.)

  • Anonymous

    I’m surprised EMI hasn’t at least offered the albums in mp3. All you can get on iTunes (remakes notwithstanding) is the ’91 best-of (which leaves off “When the Lights Go Out”, a Top 40 single and my favorite NE cut to boot).

    In addition to the Jellybean mix, I’ve got 2 other club versions of “Promises, Promises” on the hard drive if anyone’s interested. I can also fix you up with an extended mix of “Always Something There to Remind Me” as well. (That is, unless Ms. Stitzel accuses me of stealing her thunder. It’s still her party.)

  • http://www.facebook.com/donovankruger Donovan Kruger

    Totally radical mix, dude!

  • http://www.facebook.com/donovankruger Donovan Kruger

    Totally radical mix, dude!  Will be using during my bbq this weekend as recommended.

  • steve

    Thank you for the Hipsway! I remembered there was a song that I loved and couldn’t remember the band name or lyrics to look it up. Wish and you shall recieve

  • nikoftime

    Best. Mix. Ever. Love Fiction Factory and Nik Kershaw, not to mention all the others…thank you!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Anđelko-Preradović/100000824934628 Anđelko Preradović

    I do believe we should hang out virtually - http://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Xxxtended/198533793495392