I find it refreshingly ironic that The Pursuit is launching its "Retro" sermon series around the same time I head to Louisville for my 20th high school class reunion.
When I get our scanner fixed, I'll post some classic big-haired 80s photos of myself for your amusement.
Meanwhile, Alex is collecting songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s for the band to cover during the series. What do you recommend? Beatles? Elton John? Michael Jackson? Tiffany?
Oh, and in case you're wondering ... my prom theme in 1988: "I Had the Time of My Life" from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack.
Debbie Gibson! I can't even remember the names of the songs, but I loved her! Oh, and my favorite Beatles song is "In My Life." A very good friend (that can sing like Aaron Neville) sang that for us at our wedding.
Posted by: Andrea | August 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM
that series sounds awesome! can't wait to see some 80s pics!! have fun in the 'ville! :)
Posted by: jenn | August 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM
My prom theme in 93 was "I Will Always Love You." To think that only 98% of all the other schools used it that year.
As far as retro, how about DC Talk's "Jesus is still alright"? Or maybe "Spirit in the Sky" by that one guy (I want to say Hank Greenbaum but I am not sure).
Posted by: Jose Lopez | August 14, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I heard a song on that radio that would be perfect!! The theme from the Greatest American Hero!! (Believe it or not/I'm walking on air/never thought I could be so free-e-e). Matt could even borrow my cape!!! What do you think?
Posted by: Jose Lopez | August 14, 2008 at 04:35 PM
The quintessential 80's cover would be an emotional "Friends are friends forever." I remember my 1988 graduating class promising to stay friends...haha.
Posted by: JD | August 15, 2008 at 08:47 AM
We should totally cover "The Future is so Bright ... I gotta Wear Shades" for the 80's week.
Posted by: Matt Mehaffey | August 15, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Sad that one of my favorite games as a kid (Simon) is incorporated into a graphic with other things that preceded me completely. Also, I can't give you much on the music. I got grounded for a week when my parents found a George Michael tape in my sock drawer. I think I was 8. Michael Jackson was out of the question.
Posted by: Jenina | August 15, 2008 at 10:19 AM