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"Where Is the Love?" by Black Eyed Peas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6CPcv2NJDA What's wrong with the world mama? People living like aint got no mamas I think the whole worlds addicted to the drama Only attracted to the things that bring you trauma Overseas yeah we tryin to stop terrorism But we still got terrorists here livin In the USA the big CIA the Bloodz and the Crips and the KKK But if you only have love for your own race Then you only leave space to discriminate And to discriminate only generates hate And if you hatin you're bound to get irate Yeah madness is what you demonstrate And that's exactly how anger works and operates You gotta have love just to set it straight Take control of your mind and meditate Let your soul gravitate to the love y'all People killing people dying Children hurtin you hear them crying Can you practice what you preach Would you turn the other cheek? Father Father Father help us Send some guidance from above 'Cause people got me got me questioning Where is the love? It just ain't the same all ways have changed New days are strange is the world the insane? If love and peace so strong Why are there pieces of love that don't belong Nations dropping bombs Chemical gases filling lungs of little ones With ongoing suffering As the youth die young So ask yourself is the loving really strong? So I can ask myself really what is going wrong With this world that we living in People keep on giving in Makin wrong decisions Only visions of them livin and Not respecting each other Deny thy brother The wars' going on but the reasons' undercover The truth is kept secret Swept under the rug If you never know truth Then you never know love Where's the love y'all? Where's the truth y'all? Where's the love y'all? People killing people dying Children hurtin you hear them crying Can practice what you preach Would you turn the other cheek? Father father father help us Send some guidance from above Cause people got me got me questioning Where is the love? I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder As I'm getting older y'all people get colder Most of us only care about money makin Selfishness got us followin the wrong direction Wrong information always shown by the media Negative images is the main criteria Infecting their young minds faster than bacteria Kids wanna act like what the see in the cinema Whatever happened to the values of humanity Whatever happened to the fairness and equality Instead of spreading love, we're spreading anomosity Lack of understanding, leading us away from unity That's the reason why sometimes I'm feeling under That's the reason why sometimes I'm feeling down It's no wonder why sometimes I'm feeling under I gotta keep my faith alive, until love is found People killing people dying Children hurtin you hear them crying Can you practice what you preach Would you turn the other cheek? Father Father Father help us Send some guidance from above 'Cause people got me got me questioning Where is the love?

So it was like the Hollister of the 80's, then.

And Chapter 4... **** -When Brad and Robbie have sex at the start of the chapter. My 2009 comment: (Just what the hell ARE OP shorts, anyway? I've never heard of OP.) "Senses Working Overtime" by XTC -When Brad and Robbie are on the beach, and Brad reads him the one-page break-up letter. Then they have angry sex. "Every Breathe You Take" by the Police -When Robbie meets Max, and then Brad later has a threesome. "A Million Miles Away" by the Plimsouls

I'm from northern Delaware. It's kinda cool being from Delaware, because it's such an unknown place that people don't make fun of it like my poor neighbors to the north.

I know that the story's over and everything, but I thought I'd take this moment to post some other songs from the era that didn't quite make the cut.... Here's a great disco song from that era- "You Make Me Feel Mighty Real" by Sylvester http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ItJXHz000g God, I love this beat. And here's a song that I wanted to use for Jake, but I eventually decided "Bad Girls" fit the mood better. "Hot Child in the City" by Nick Gilder http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMlvUyBq-0

I love a guy with dark, thick hair with a slight curl, who wears it spiked and gelled.

*clucks tongue at Mark M* Ah, kid...get offa my lawn, whippersnapper! *winks* Nah, it's cool. I'm a little older than you, so I really remember a good portion of the 80's and the culture that surrounded it. More 1988ish and 1989ish, but yeah. Mark's right and my main purpose for posting songs is to nail the feel of culture and time, which is often reflected quite well in the music of the time. As for your question about bell bottoms...tie-dye t-shirts made a comeback in the late 80's as part of the Bohemian New Wave, but bell bottoms themselves weren't popular again until about 1999, when they made a comeback. Jeans in the 80's were generally very tight with an uncomfortably high waist...usually acid-washed, and tightly rolled up. And Achy-Breaky-heart was like a '91 or '92 song, so we won't be hearing it here unless we wind up following these characters through the 90's.

Chapter 3- Spring Break 1985 -When Brad and Max fly to Cali, and Brad inducts Max to the Mile High Club. "Loverboy" by Billy Ocean -When Brad discovers the toll that the AIDS crisis has been taking on Stefan and Greg. "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club -When Lark comes by, and Brad discovers he's the guy that broke Max's heart. "Secret Lovers" by Atlantic Starr -When Brad, Stefan, and Greg find out they are HIV negative. "It's A Miracle" by Culture Club -When Tonto comes out for a visit, and Brad realizes that Robbie has accompanied her. "Wouldn't It Be Good?" by Nik Kersaw

Let me just say...Mark, you are KILLING me trying to keep up with you. LOL. Anyways.... Chapter 2 - Valentine's Day 1985 -When Brad is being crabby about Valentine's Day. "Love Stinks" by J. Geils Band -When Brad arrives at the Valentine's Day party, and Amelia introduces him to Max. "Let the Music Play" by Shannon Can I just take a moment and declare how much I LOVE "Let the Music Play"? Such a perfect 80's dance song. -When Brad and Robbie make love, and Robbie confesses the debt he's run up because of Neil. "The Ghost in You" by Psychedelic Furs -When Neil calls Brad. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears -When Robbie called Brad and apologizes to Brad. "Words" by FR David -When Brad mopes about Robbie. "Foolish Heart" by Steve Perry

Chapter 1: The Super Bowl -When Brad, Robbie, Ace, and Neil fly to Escorial from Connecticut. "Material Girl" by Madonna -For Brad's seduction of Robbie. "Love My Way" by the Psychedelic Furs -When Neil pretends he can ride, Brad calls him out on it, and Neil tries to say that Brad attacked him. "Lies, Lies, Lies" by the Thompson Twins -When the gang say good-bye to each other, Brad hugs Robbie a touch too long, and Brad drives back to Yale, alone. "Destination Unknown" by Missing Persons

I'm picking Lark, because I see him as one of those closetcases that end up getting infected because of all the sneaking around they do.

Damn, Adam. You really have a quirky sensibility when it comes to words and phrases.. I. Mean. Seriously. Dude. Anyways, Mark....I wanna thank you for allowing all of us to re-live the 80's through B. Rad. The 80's were a great time.

Chapter 40 -When AIDS is announced by a television announcement on June 5th, 1981. "Sister Europe" by The Psychedelic Furs -When the Gunn High Class of 1981 graduates. "School's Out" by Alice Cooper http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xBNAwwqjkw -For the graduation party, where Robbie stands up to Brenda and Brad actually turns down Scott Seaton. "Fade to Grey" by Visage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cznha2YTTh0 -When Brad reads the letter that Armand let to him. "Canon In D" by Pachelbel -When Brad and Robbie hug at the end after reassuring each other with a confidence one only has when young. "Let My Love Open The Door" by Pete Townsend **** Alright, that's it for B. Rad. I've really enjoyed exploring music from the late 1970's/early 1980's. I'm amazed at how diverse the music was at that point- from the disco, to the punk, to the British New Wave...I'm really impressed at a good deal of the music from that time, especially Joy Division, which I hadn't been familiar with until researching this period. Thanks for listening, guys!!!

Chapter 39 Music Recomendations -When Ronald Reagan is sworn in to the presidency, ushering in a new era. "Watching the Wheels" by John Lennon -When Gary Englin and Brad have sex, and then bet on the Super Bowl. And the Eagles, sadly, lose. "Moving In Stereo" by the Cars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLtaJjgM2Qs -When we meet the future Princess of Wales, Diana, and Jack implies that he'll propose to Claire someday. "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Al9blQOhNw -When Brad and Robbie have an heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship, and decide to give it one more try. "Here I Am" by Air Supply http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiyWVgIVbME -When the gang get dressed up, attend the Oscars, hit up a swanky Hollywood Party, and Brad manages to avoid having sex with Mickey Trotter. Oh, and Brad totally engages in some nose candy. "Rapture" by Blondie -When Brad and a very sick Armand talk about how he will die, and Armand warns Brad of an upcoming gay plague. "I Know" by Bob Marley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZAw-L_pLKQ

*******Chapter 38 Music Recomendations**** -When Brad, Dan, and Mouse have sex. "Rock Lobster" by the B52's -When Dan begs Brad for sex, and they have a series of off-scene encounters before waking up one morning post-coital. "Because the Night" by Patti Smith -When Stefan and Brad talk about his relationship issues, and Stefan reveals Bradley's independent wealth assets. "Money" by the Flying Wizards Okay, I gotta stop here to say...I SERIOUSLY thought this was Yoko Ono. Go figure. -When it's announced that John Lennon has been killed. "Imagine" by John Lennon -For Christmas 1980, when "Orgasmic Stefan" is revealed, and Brad gets a Gunn class ring from Robbie. "War Is Over"(Happy Christmas) by John Lennon

Chapter 36 -For Brad's dealings for prepping for the funeral. "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd -For Brad and Robbie having sex after Robbie finds out he's back on the team. "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer -For the Phillies win in the World Series. "Ain't No Stopping Us Now"(Phillies version) by McFadden and Whitehead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6d4w9K3ITw -For Billy's wake. "I Wish You Were" by Pink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1moiym6-Nk -For Brad and Isidore's make-up scene in front of his painting. "What's so Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding?" by Elvis Costello http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDLeihZo1Es Chapter 37 -For the start of Claire's subdued, yet still special, birthday celebration. "American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers -When JP and Roger give their input for Brad's "Orgasmic Stefan" bust. "Turning Japenese" by The Vapors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw2DL80KxOA -For Brad's encounter with Mouse and Robbie. "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen -For Brad's encounter with Scott. "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Q5O7qehGM -For the "Who Shot J.R.?" Friday party, when Brad tries to get revenge on Robbie for his percieved infidelity by screwing every guy in sight. "Upside Down" by Diana Ross http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGjH2kK2h9s

Chapter 37 -For the start of Claire's subdued, yet still special, birthday celebration. "American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers -When JP and Roger give their input for Brad's "Orgasmic Stefan" bust. "Turning Japenese" by The Vapors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw2DL80KxOA -For Brad's encounter with Mouse and Robbie. "You Really Got Me" by Van Halen -For Brad's encounter with Scott. "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Q5O7qehGM -For the "Who Shot J.R.?" Friday party, when Brad tries to get revenge on Robbie for his percieved infidelity by f**king every guy in sight. "Upside Down" by Diana Ross http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGjH2kK2h9s

I'm a J. Smith, too. Fun. Anyways, congrats, Mark!

Chapter 36 -For Brad's dealings for prepping for the funeral. "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd -For Brad and Robbie having sex after Robbie finds out he's back on the team. "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer -For the Phillies win in the World Series. "Ain't No Stopping Us Now"(Phillies version) by McFadden and Whitehead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6d4w9K3ITw -For Billy's wake. "I Wish You Were" by Pink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1moiym6-Nk -For Brad and Isidore's make-up scene in front of his painting. "What's so Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding?" by Elvis Costello http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDLeihZo1Es

Chapter 35 Music Recomendations -For the start of Brad's World Series rager. "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross -As the party goes on, and Billy tries to crash the party. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Micheal Jackson -When J.P. declares that Billy died, and the family deals with it. "Breakdown" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clruGRZAMLo *** You're right about that, in my own experience at least. When I was 21, I thought I had it all figured out because I was an upperclassman, and that I knew what was what compared to those poor, foolish 18-year old freshmen. I thought no one could touch me. And then...well. I learned how wrong I was.

Chapter 34 Music Selections -For Brad's first day back at school as an openly gay kid. "Isolation" by Joy Division -For Brad's meeting with the principal...and his lawyer. "Get Up, Stand Up" by Bob Marley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aRuqozNMmQ -For Brad's popularity comeback plan, centered around throwing a blowout for the 1980 World Series. "Shake Your Body" by the Jacksons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFSM3BJrhdU

Chapter 33 -When Brad considers buying his own house and living with Robbie and Tonto in Malibu. "Freedom of Choice" by Devo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osJgiVnze5A -For Brad's bitchin' surfing scene. "Pipeline" by the Chantays http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnMO9p3W1VU -For Brad's makeup scene and his reunion with JP. "Beautiful Boy" by John Lennon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrfi8-9JVtE -For Brad and company boarding the Yacht at Marina Del Ray, and Brad's talk with Mouse. "Sailing" by Christopher Cross **** I gotta say, this was the easiest chapter for me to soundtrack. A lot of great moments in this.

Chapter 32 Music Selections -When Brad finds out that the shit has hit the fan, and he's been outed by Billy and JP wants to ship off Robbie. "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6czbLVID4A -When Brad and Robbie drive to Malibu to take refuge with Stefan and Greg. "Love Drive" by the Scorpions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOQjMbFmI-A -When Stefan talks about Jeff to Brad and Robbie. "Memory Lane" by Minnie Riperton

Chapter 31 Music Recomendations -When everyone wishes Brad a happy birthday. "Happy Birthday" by Stevie Wonder http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c82hCDGkKo8 -When Brad gets seduced by Marc. "Don't Stand So Close to Me" by The Police http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXU8kCrRHJY I gotta take a moment to say...Sting Circa 1980? Damn. Just...damn. -When Mouse finally tells Billy to shove it. "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QywR6662fPU

Chapter 30 Music Selections -When Roger reveals that he's Mouse's uncle, and they have that moment. "Cry to Me" by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers -When the gang leaves for Europe, and Cass gets on the plane just before they leave. "Airport" by The Motors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liH-uW2iymk