All this talk around here about the most plastic decade ever got me to thinking about what I enjoy from those years. Truly, there are still too many box sets and compilations that constantly revolve around the same old one-hit wonder and New Wave tracks. Come on, there’s more to the ’80s than “Come On Eileen,” “Tainted Love,” “Don’t You Want Me,” “Centerfold,” “Mickey,” etc. So I’m going to lay down my favorite song of the ’80s here for you. A tune that is far and above much better than any of th aforementioned. One that should be included on all future ’80s compilations until it’s as familiar to everyone as “Our Lips Are Sealed.”
That song is “Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime” by the Korgis. It was used as the theme in a shitty remake in the otherwise excellent Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. My introduction to the song actually came through via its use in the ’90s techno/dance outfir N.R.G. who sampled it for their 1992 hit “I Need Your Lovin'”. I always loved the song, so I did some research on it and voila, it led me to the Korgis. Truly one of those “lost” bands, but they issued a few albums during their time. Anyway, that’s my vote for best song of the ’80s. If you disagree, feel free to write your local congressman.
