The votes are in!

Last week, with a lovely €25 Golden Discs voucher on offer, I asked you to name the most underrated song of the 1980s.

The response once again provided an amazing playlist of overlooked gems. Thank you.

But there could be only one winner.

Third Place:

Higher Ground by The Feelies

Gonzo writes:

I’m not sure how this band aren’t more well known, so I could pick any of their songs, but I love this one.

Runner-up:

All Her Favourite Fruit by Camper Van Beethoven

Liam writes:

I could also pick one of many many Camper Van Beethoven songs; they’re best remembered for “Take the Skinheads Bowling” but their image as a novelty band doesn’t do justice to their superb songwriting and eclectic instrumentation. This is from what turned out to be their last album (prior to a 21st century reunion)…

Winner:

Keeping You In Mind by Mary Margaret O’Hara

Friscondo writes:

When I first listened to Mary Margaret O’Hara’s Miss America in 1988, I assumed I was listening to the first of what was going to be a long list of great recordings from the Canadian singer songwriter. Inexplicably she only made one more album, years later. Anyway, here’s my pick from a stone cold classic.

Thanks all.

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Are you ready for another Friday music competition?

Last week, we rummaged through the seventies with great success.

This week, I want to know what’s your favourite underrated/obscure gem from the 1980s?

Here’s mine.

Reply below to be in with a chance of winning a lovely €25 Golden Discs voucher.

The winner will be chosen by my stylist.

Please include video links if possible and it would be great if you could say WHY you like the song.

Nick says: Good luck!

Lines MUST close at 2am 6am.

Last week’s 1970s winner here.

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The votes are in.

Last week, with a €25 Golden Voucher on offer, I asked you for your favourite underrated song from the 1970s.

You answered in your hundreds (providing an ear-caressing playlist of forgotten gems, bless you all).

But, alas, there could be only one winner.

Third Place:

Baby Jane By Dr Feelgood

Muchacho Gordo-Delgado writes

Dr.Feelgood only had one “successful” commercial single – Milk & Alcohol, but they had many excellent singles that just didn’t chart. They had a dedicated underground following, including young Muchacho. This is among one of their best, but all are worth seeking out. Interesting fact – guitarist Wilko Johnson, famous for his machine gun playing style, survived cancer and went on to play the part of executioner, Ser Ilyn Payne, in Game of Thrones.

Runner-up:

Words Unspoken by Supertramp.

Nicorigo writes:

‘Because the first album is criminally unknown, all the songs on this prog-rock gem (in the King Crimson sense) are the most underrated Supertramp songs,. That said Words Unspoken particularly tickles my fancy…never slackens.’

Winner:

Waitin’ Around To Die by Townes Van Zandt.

Johnny Green writes:

‘A lot of older/retirees move to Spain and Florida, we call it God’s waiting room. This is a classic underrated 70ts track from the incredible Townes Van Zandt, off the legendary James Szalapski’s documentary Heartworn Highways.’

Nick says: Thanks all!

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The votes are in.

Last week, with an exotic €25 Golden Discs voucher on offer, I asked you to name your favourite song not in the English language?

You answered in your hundreds.

In fact, it was a best-ever voucher competition and an amazing playlist of fabulous foddin choons.

So many, I have to give away TWO vouchers to two winners.

Third Place:

Place des Grandes Hommes By Patrick Buel

Johnny Keenan writes:

‘Back in 1990 when my sister came back from France, she brought back a VHS with French songs. She thought it might be of benefit to me and my brothers, in learning the language and culture. One song/video stood out. Beautiful melody. It was in black and white, and you didn’t have to know French to follow the story. Which was grand for me. It’s about a reunion. I never thought about it in 30 years, until today.The VHS is long gone, school days over, family and friends move on. Turns out the video for the song is in colour. With the passing of time you really do see things in a different light…’

Runner-up:

Con te Partiro By Andrea Bocelli

Janet dreams of big guns writes:

‘I used to love having this timed for when I turned the corner onto the Seine [Paris, France] at the crack of dawn, the light, the emptiness and all that beauty just for me with this reaching crescendo in my headphones, well it would bring a tear to a glass eye…’

Joint winner:

7 Heures Du Matin by Jacqueline Taieb

Smith writes:

‘This tune really captures the effortless cool of Nouvelle Vague France. Jacqueline Taïeb of Tunisian descent blazing a sexy, powerful, feminist, rock n roll trail.’

Joint Winner:

Sweet Lullaby by Deep Forest

Mr P writes:

A song I fell in love with in my early 20’s knowing nothing about it…Little did I know that I would end up in the country it came from [Solomon Islands] and lived there for a couple of years in the south Pacific Ocean… give this 1.5 minutes of your life.. it is beautiful, here is a recording of an islander singing the original traditional version:

Nick says: Thanks/merci/danke/grazie, etc.

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The votes are in.

Last week, with a sought-after €25 Golden Discs voucher on offer. I asked you to name your favourite music video by an Irish artist.

You answered in your tens (providing a great video playlist, thank you).

But there could be only one winner.

Third Place:

The Young People by Lankum

yupyup writes:

I think this is just lovely. Really heartfelt and heartbreaking.

Runner-up:

Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor

Millie Madonna writes:

This iconic number, it has to be.

Winner:

The Boss by Heritage Centre

Andy Pipkin writes:

Really clever video and fantastic tune from a young Irish band who should have went on to be big!

Nick says: Thanks all!

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It’s Friday so that means competition time.

This week I’m asking: What’s your favourite music video by an Irish artist?

Here’s mine.

Answer below and you could win a prestigious €25 Golden Discs voucher.

The winner will be chosen by my life coach.

Lines MUST close at 6am [Saturday].

Please include video links if possible.

Nick says: Good luck!

Last week’s no-hit wonder here

The votes are in.

Last week, with a €25 Golden Discs voucher on offer, I asked you for your favourite album track that you felt should have been released as a single but never was.

You answered in your tens.

But there could be only one winner.

Third Place:

This Is The One by Stone Roses

Rosette of Sirius writes:

That self-titled debut album, like Hunky Dory is one of the few records where every track could have been a singe. It’s a masterpiece and this track hits me in the feels every time I hear it….

Runner-up:

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over by Jeff Buckley

Random Noise writes:

From Grace. Just heartbreaking, and in register that I can sing along to in the car.

Winner:

Another Town, Another Train by ABBA

Slightly Bemused writes:

‘From the album Waterloo. As a kid, it evoked in me a sense of wanderlust, and exploration. I was too young, and the themes of not settling and even of abandoning everything and everyone went right over my head.

…Over the years, I have hummed this in my head as I went from airport to airport in a lifestyle that in some ways mimicked both my childhood dreams and the theme of the song…

…A short while ago I realised I was still constantly reusing the same clothes from the suitcase I came home in, nearly 2 years ago now, just rewashing them as needed and stacked on a chair. Despite my wardrobe being full, just as described in this song….

…The song is also one of the few where Bjorn was the lead singer, with the ladies on vocals….

Nick says: Thanks all.

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Happy Friday.

What’s your favourite album track that you felt should have been released as a single but never was?

Here’s mine.

Best answer wins a hallowed €25 Golden Discs voucher.

The winner will be chosen by my personal trainer.

Please include video links if possible.

Lines close at Midnight.

Nick says: Good luck!

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Last week’s winning ‘opener’ here.