O/T Mega Poptastic Pop Quiz (18)

[ragingpup]

34. We saw the writing on the wall As we felt this magical fantasy (Don't try to spin your Mrs. over your head when this one comes on. Nobody puts Baby in a corner!)
40. It's so hard It's leading me astray (If it was 'ashtray' and it was from Benidorm it might describe the song's title) OMD but what's it called?
59. The black and blue uniforms Police and priests (Does this song describe the Man City inflatable regime of the 1980s?) Boomtown Rats but what's it called?

Banana Republic innit? Great tune from Bobster

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Correct. Artist is just listed as MASH

The Manics did it as a cover, but much later than the 80s

[caytonmiller]

If you go on holiday and you bring somebody something back what is it called?

Straw donkey?

[caytonmiller]

34. We saw the writing on the wall As we felt this magical fantasy (Don't try to spin your Mrs. over your head when this one comes on. Nobody puts Baby in a corner!)

Cos I had,. The time of my life. And I e never felt this way before. ????? No idea who

40. It's so hard It's leading me astray (If it was 'ashtray' and it was from Benidorm it might describe the song's title) OMD but what's it called?

Still no idea. Only link to benidorm i know is Johnny Vagas...

59. The black and blue uniforms Police and priests (Does this song describe the Man City inflatable regime of the 1980s?) Boomtown Rats but what's it called?
Pass

I'm done

[CAMiller]

Let's put you out of your misery. All solved except the highlighted ones.

1. Subtle innuendos follow There must be something inside 1982 Goody Two Shoes Adam Ant
2. Doesn't matter what they say In the jealous games people play 1983 Our Lips Are Sealed Fun Boy Three
3. The game of life is hard to play I'm gonna lose it anyway 1980 Suicide Is Painless (Theme From MASH) MASH
4. They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing 1985 Dancing In The Street David Bowie and Mick Jagger
5. Footsteps on the dance floor, remind me baby of you 1988 Teardrops Womack & Womack
6. Heh ebo Ebo ebo ebonettes Heh ebo Ebo ebo ebonettes Heh ebo Ebo ebo ebonettes 1983 Double Dutch Malcolm McLaren
7. Ain't got time to fix the shingles Ain't a-got time to fix the floor 1981 This Ole House Shakin' Stevens
8. Darling, I'll climb any mountain Darling, I'll do anything 1986 When The Going Gets Tough Billy Ocean
9. Early morning, April four A shot rings out in the Memphis sky 1984 Pride. In The Name Of Love U2
10. And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever 1987 Nothing's Going To Stop Us Now Starship
11. All the teachers in the pub Passing 'round the ready-rub 1980 Baggy Trousers Madness
12. I'll be gone In a day or two 1985 Take On Me A-ha
13. A brotherhood of man 1981 Imagine John Lennon
14. Eisenhower, Vaccine, England's got a new queen 1989 We Didn't Start The Fire Billy Joel
15. 'Cause every time he pulls me near I just wanna cheer 1984 Let's Hear It For The Boy Deniece Williams
16. How ever do you want me How ever do you need me 1989 Back To Life Soul II Soul
17. I'll be your non-stop lover Get it while you can Your non-stop miracle I'm your man 1988 Gett Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car Billy Ocean
18. We'll always be together However far it seems (love never ends) 1984 Together In Electric Dreams Giorgio Moroder & Philip Oakey
19. (Void due to Google error) 1981 Labelled With Love Squeeze
20. Right people, right time, just the wrong location 1980 I Can Be So Good For You Dennis Waterman
21. Ooh, I've been to Georgia and California and anywhere I could run 1982 I've Never Been To Me Charlene
22. "How can you show your face When you're a disgrace to the human race?" 1980 Embarassment Madness
23. Music can be such a revelation Dancing around, you feel the sweet sensation 1985 Into The Groove Madonna
24. You ask me where to begin Am I so lost in my sin 1982 I'll Find My Way Home John And Vangelis
25. You can't start a fire You can't start a fire without a spark 1985 Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springs****
26. Why do birds sing so gay And lovers await the break of the day 1981 Why Do Fools Fall In Love Diana Ross
27. I didn't mean to hurt you I'm sorry that I made you cry 1981 Jealous Guy Roxy Music
28. It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me 1985 We Are The World USA For Africa
29. You could have a bumper car, bumping 1986 Sledgehammer Peter Gabriel
30. We're headin' for Venus (Venus) And still we stand tall 1986 The Final Countdown Europe
31. Caught in a trap No turnin' back 1984 Lost In Music Sister Sledge
32. Some boys romance Some boys slow dance That's all right with me 1985 Material Girl Madonna
33. Accroche-toi Ã* ton rêve Accroche-toi Ã* ton rêve 1981 Hold On Tight ELO
34. We saw the writing on the wall As we felt this magical fantasy 1987 (I've Had) The Time Of My Life Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
35. There's beauty up above And things we never take notice of 1985 Suddenly Billy Ocean
36. She's really sweet The finest girl you ever wanna meet 1986 Reet Petite Jackie Wilson
37. Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken? 1984 What's Love Got To Do With It Tina Turner
38. What'll you do when you get lonely And nobody's waiting by your side? 1982 Layla Derek And The Dominoes
39. Here come the lone ranger He's riding on down to rescue me 1986 Hi Ho Silver Jim Diamond
40. It's so hard It's leading me astray 1981 Souvenir OMD
41. Got a roving eye and that is why she satisfies my soul 1986 Living Doll Cliff Richard and the Young Ones
42. In the midnight hour, she cried more, more, more 1985 Rebel Yell Billy Idol
43. If you should fall into my arms And tremble like a flower 1983 Let's Dance David Bowie
44. Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth? 1988 Heaven Is A Place On Earth Belinda Carlisle
45. I could fly higher than an eagle 1989 Wind Beneath My Wings Bette Midler
46. Touch me How can it be Believe me 1986 The Sun Always Shines on TV A-ha
47. In a world made of steel Made of stone 1983 Flashdance. What A Feeling Irene Cara
48. When I said that I loved you I meant that I loved you forever 1981 Keep On Loving You REO Speedwagon
49. I got my mind made up I need to feel your touch 1985 Run To You Bryan Adams
50. Hey little sister, who's the one you want Hey little sister, shotgun 1985 White Wedding Billy Idol
51. Staring at the ceiling Wishing she was somewhere else instead 1981 One Of Us ABBA
52. I live (I live) My life (My life) To be (To be) With you (With you) 1989 You Got It Roy Orbison
53. Come on, I'm talking to you, come on 1985 Shout Tears For Fears
54. None of them received a hero's welcome 1985 19 Paul Hardcastle
55. We've got each other and that's a lot for love We'll give it a shot 1986 Livin' On A Prayer Bon Jovi
56. Blue Jeans and Chinos 1989 Americanos Holly Johnson
57. Let's make love tonight (Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up) 'Cause you do it right 1982 ***ual Healing Marvin Gaye
58. What is wrong in my life That I must get drunk every night? 1985 Johnny Come Home Fine Young Cannibals
59. The black and blue uniforms Police and priests 1980 Banana Republic Boomtown Rats
60. He's got to be big and strong enough To turn me on 1986 So Macho Sinitta

As 40 didn't fully get solved here it is in case anyone doesn't know what it is. Filmed where the old Stoics of Richard Branston, George Melley and CAMiller swung their niblicks and mashies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYOiQUi2s

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

If you go on holiday and you bring somebody something back what is it called?

Crabs

[caytonmiller]

Not sure what a ashtray from benidorm got to do with souvenir? Though never been to benidorm. Is benidorm over run with ashtrays?

[CAMiller]

Not sure what a ashtray from benidorm got to do with souvenir? Though never been to benidorm. Is benidorm over run with ashtrays?

Easier to get in your case than a straw donkey.

[Beaufighter]

I got souvenir straight away but used my 5 and never came back! Loved that track.

[Brin]

Here ya go enjoy.....