13 Songs A Day...Issue #007

After another break, here are 13 more songs that are worthy of another listen:

#13 "Modern Day Delilah" by Van Stephenson (1984)
Early 80s hit from a man who went on to much success in country music before his death a few years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GLA-gYuFi0

#12 "Just Kickin' It" by XScape (1993)
Jermaine Dupri found this girl group who had a string of hits in the early/mid 90s. This was their debut single.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_BTEFAVwjU&feature=channel

#11 "When it's love" by Van Halen (1988)
Eddie took to the keyboards again in the 1988 smash from Van "Hagar".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onwvl5mK7Lg&feature=rec-r2-2r-6-HM

#10 "Hey Jealousy"by Gin Blossoms (1992)
Top ten smash from the Arizona-based rock band.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah5gAkna3jI

#9 "Red skies" by The Fixx (1982)
80s British band, The Fixx, with one of the landmark hits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCM4_5uB1ww

#8 "Possession Obsession" by Hall & Oates (1984)
My fave duo with one of their best songs. John Oates sings lead on this top ten hit from 1984.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAmgHGtOeJ0

#7 "You could be mine" by Guns N Roses (1991)
From Terminator 2, GnR had one of their biggest hits with this jam from the soundtrack, as well as the GnR "Use your illusion" twin albums.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzB5hFINC_k

#6 "Got the time" by Anthrax (1992)
Oddly enough, this is a remake of a Joe Jackson hit. The NYC band turned up the volume and raced up the speed and the result is this great tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be7iNHw8QoQ

#5 "Don't dream it's over" by Crowded House (1986)
From the remnants of Split Enz, Crowded House hit it big briefly in the late 80s. This was their biggest hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCqsG1t7RoU

#4 "Bullet with butterfly wings" by Smashing Pumpkins (1999)
The song that many people believe is called "Rat in a cage" was a smash hit for the pumpkins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktff3bZpux8

#3 "Crush on you" by The Jets (1986)
A musical family from originally from the Pacific Islands, but hailing from Minnesota. The Jets still tour today, and had a bundle of hits in the 80s, starting with their debut hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm_QilrHkh8

#2 "Seven wonders" by Fleetwood Mac (1987)
Still hanging around the list, this classic from their "Tango in the night" album is riding high at the second slot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b4F_ppjnKU

#1 "Screaming in the night" by Krokus (1985)
80s metal band, Krokus had a few hits during the hair heyday. This 1985 tune was their trademark hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybetLiVcQTk