Hey everyone, and welcome back to another music article! This week, it’s time for another 80s Countdown. I considered revisiting 1984, and since the lineup of songs is entirely different from last time, I thought\u2014why not? 1984 was the year I turned 14, and it remains one of my favorite years in music, right up there with 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Casey Kasem used to say, “Now on with the countdown”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE SONG AND ARTIST:<\/strong>\u00a0“Sister Christian” by Night Ranger
Michael Jackson’s Thriller<\/em> was the biggest album of 1984. The top 3 movies that weekend were: Ghostbusters<\/em>, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, <\/em>and Gremlins<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n#5 The writers’ real-life sister<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The writer of this power ballad song was Kelly Keagy and wrote the song inspired by his sister, Christy. He was astonished and how fast she was growing up. The song peaked at #5 where it currently sits and ended the year at #40! This song, however, is not my favorite from them. That belongs to “Goodbye” or “4 In the Morning.” I shared the video for “Goodbye” below for your enjoyment.
Fun fact:<\/strong> Jack Blades, the leader singer says to Kelly, “what exactly are you saying?” Blades thought the words were Sister Christian instead of Sister Christy, so it just stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n