#9 Men at Work
I remember the first album I ever really wanted (& got) was Men At Work's Business as Usual. Prior to that, I was always happy w/ 45's or taping individual songs onto cassettes. Yes, I feel old. Anyway, Men at Work pretty much dominated 1982 and 1983. "Who Can It Be Now" was #14 for the year in 1982 and they had three songs in the year end Billboard countdown in 1983: "Down Under" was #8, "Overkill" was #41, and "It's a Mistake" was #71. According to wikipedia, Men At Work is one of only five artists ever to have the #1 song in the U.S. and the U.K. at the same time (along w/ Simon & Garfunkel, Rod Stewart, Beyonce, and the Beatles ... seven times).
However, pretty much as fast as one could eat a vegemite sandwich; they were gone.
Primarily famous as an Austrailan band, the lead singer Colin Hay was actually born in Scotland, only moving Down Under when he was 14. One of the DCV Top 5 bands also features a few Scottish lads. Anyone who can guess the Dolberry Top 5 Bands of the 80's in order (post guesses below) will when a special prize pack of a Dolberry! Best of the 80's CD and an old Dolberry t-shirt from the 80's that doesn't fit anymore. Good luck!
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There were really only 2 bands in the 80's that meant anything weren't there? I am assuming they'll finish the countdown (if this countdown EVER finishes) as 1 & 2. I think we both know who I'm talking about.
Stephen
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