such crazy hits in the 80s. i heard this song this morning on a podcast and was just surprised at how over the top it was. you only remember certain hooks, choruses, and overall sound vibes of 80s songs, but if you re-listen now, in digital clarity, it's just crazy that music like this was so wildly and widely popular

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Don\'t_Need_Another_Hero

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/tinaturner/wedontneedanotherhero.html

the children's choir?!
the lyrics, especially "all we want is life beyond thunderdome"?
a 6 minute version on the 12"?!

i mean, i love The Road Warrior, and I know this was right on the heels of Private Dancer, and fully remember the context here, but it's crazy to think of this song, or video, so far down the road.

what other 80s hits have blown your mind once you've revisited them in later years?