1982

1982 is not another title of an anticipation novel, even though it could be the title of a certain book I have in mind. It was then that the first pope in history, Pope John Paul II, made the first visit in UK, president Nixon visited Romania, Spain became the 16Th NATO member, Michael Jackson released Thriller album, Ghandi, the movie, won the Oscar, Gabriel García Márquez won the Nobel for literature, princess Grace de Monaco died due to a severe car accident, and world lost one of the greatest actresses, Ingrid Bergman, yes it was then that I’ve decided to come to this world, me and my generation that I’m so proud of: the Generation of `82.

I’m not going to talk here about it, at least not right now, but what I want to highlight is the world we stepped in, how it was, what music listened our parents back then, what happened of importance that year. I’ve done a small research in the last couple of weeks about it.

Where this idea came from? One Sunday I was watching VH1 morning hits, and as you know, all the videos marked the year of appearance. As listening one of the songs that I like so much, The Clash - Should I stay or should I go, I’ve noticed it was issued 1982. Wow! That’s the year of my birth, I told myself. And curious by nature, I’ve begun a search on the internet for other hits of 1982. And the list is not disappointing and not short either. I've listened each of the 100 songs thought to be the la creme de la creme de 1982 in music. Here's what I've chosen:

Edge Of Seventeen-Stevie Nicks
Eye of the Tiger, Survivor
I Love Rock N Roll, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Through the Years-Kenny Rogers
Centerfold, J. Geils Band
Abracadabra, Steve Miller Band
Hard to Say I'm Sorry, Chicago
Tainted Love, Soft Cell
Chariots of Fire, Vangelis
Rosanna, Toto
Waiting for a Girl Like You, Foreigner
Always On My Mind, Willie Nelson
Arthur's Theme by Christopher Cross
Turn Your Love Around, George Benson
Who Can It Be Now?, Men At Work
Eye In the Sky, Alan Parsons Project
Let's Groove, Earth, Wind and Fire
Open Arms, Journey
Working For The Weekend Loverboy
Stevie Wonder - All I Do
MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHY - What's forever for

BILLY IDOL - HOT IN THE CITY
Kim Wilde - Kids In America
Any Day Now - Ronnie Milsap
Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin'
Here I am (Air Supply)
The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
"Gloria" Laura Branigan
You Can do Magic by America
Elton John Blue Eyes
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Wasted On The Way
Do You Believe In Love, Huey Lewis and The News
Rod Stewart-Young turks
Making Love, Roberta Flack
Hall and Oates - Private Eyes
Stevie Wonder - That Girl
Little River Band - Take It Easy On Me
Heat of the Moment, Asia

I dare you to listen at least half of this list. Trust me it is an experience, a travel back in time, and it worth it.

How was the music when you were born?