For this edition of Taylor’s Tunes, I’m stepping off my musical soapbox and passing the baton to Bryan Chrissan, owner of Clear Valley Pool and Spa Service & Repair in Temecula, Calif.
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Here’s Bryan’s playlist:
“I am an ’80s music fanatic starting with MTV’s debut almost 31 years ago. Quick trivia: the first song ever played on MTV? “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles.
I remember how it felt to SEE your favorite group, band or singer on TV! You bought the album, watched the video and then played the cassette tape on your Walkman.
My top songs from the ’80s are what was then referred to affectionately as “Rock Ballads.” I like to call these “Red Light” songs. No, not that red light. I’m talking about the in-your-car-singing-out-loud-at-the-top-of-your-lungs red light songs. Then you look over and realize that someone is staring at you and both your business name and phone numbers are plastered on the side of your pool truck.
The truth is, I’m a sucker for big hair bands and their ballads. I had a hard time picking out a top 10; and, in the end, my favorite band (Genesis) did not even make the list. But here, in no particular order, is Chrissan’s Classics.”
Editor’s Note: In the interest of full disclosure, there are only nine songs appearing on the official iTunes playlist. The 10th, Def Leppard’s “Photograph,” was not available on iTunes.
Song: Love Walks In
Artist: Van Halen
Song: Drive
Artist: The Cars
Song: Alone
Artist: Heart
Song: Second Chance
Artist: 38 Special
Song: Open Arms
Artist: Journey
Song: Waiting for a Girl Like You
Artist: Foreigner
Song: Missing You
Artist: John Waite
Song: Dreams
Artist: Fleetwood Mac
Song: Sweet Child O’ Mine
Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Song: Photograph
Artist: Def Leppard
WHAT’S PLAYING NOW
1. Love Walks In
2. Drive
3. Alone
4. Second Chance
5. Open Arms
6. Waiting for a Girl Like You
7. Missing You
8. Dreams
9. Sweet Child O’ Mine
10. Photograph
ABOUT THE COLUMN
In this new column, Editor Erika Taylor shares her favorite playlists. Tune in to hear her picks each issue.
Note: Downloading the playlist requires iTunes 10, which is available for free on the iTunes Website
