You might have noticed a few photos of Madonna attached to some of these posts. Part of it is because I was trying to visually express the look and style of the girls of the 80’s. Madonna was the Queen of style back in 1985. Sometimes the style got a little over the top but not too often where I was. I loved the look.
I also loved Madonna. Well maybe not Madonna personally. I liked her music very much but what I loved most about Madonna was her contribution to my sex life. Look at her belt buckle in this picture. She popularized that attitude. She made provocative outfits and sexuality popular. She unleashed a wave of promiscuity that I was able to enjoy for years. There were legions of girls that were eager to emulate Madonna and weren’t tied to the notion of going steady or committed relationships. The taboos were disappearing and I happened to be in the right place at the right time. Thanks Madonna.
I may still have been a quasi metal head but MTV was back on the menu. After The Rise & Fall Of ’84, I didn’t have regular access to MTV. Aric and I had cable and MTV was on frequently. It was the alternative to radio. It was on in the background most of the time giving the opportunity to stop and watch when a cool song came on. I know it must sound kind of crazy to be such a fan of MTV given what is has become. I really wish you could have seen the first 5 years of it. It really was something worth watching in a passive sort of way. They really used to play videos and concerts and interviews with bands that you recognized. All the reality TV crap had not been invented. Unfortunately, the format doesn’t support a DVD collection like MTV Season 1. It is too bad that there isn’t a 15 Disc set like The Best Of MTV 1981 compiled and presented in a way that really demonstrates the essence of the progamming.
Madonna – Gett Into The Groove
Don Henley – All She Wants To Do Is Dance
Katrina And The Waves – Walking On Sunshine
Howard Jones – Things Can Only Get Better
Sly Fox – Let’s Go All The Way