1985 (SR-71 song)


"1985" is a 2004 song originally written and recorded by SR-71. It was covered by American rock band Bowling for Soup, whose version reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was featured on the band's album A Hangover You Don't Deserve.

Origins

According to SR-71's website, Bowling for Soup's Jaret Reddick heard the song and asked for and received permission to record a cover version. However, according to Bowling for Soup's website, it was Allan that called Reddick to suggest the possible cover.

Content

The song is about a middle-aged woman who is stuck in the 1980s due to being in denial that her life is zooming by so fast and the fact that she never got to live out her ideal life before settling down and starting a family.

Track listing

;7" vinyl
  1. "1985" – 3:13
  2. "Make It Up to You" – 3:52
;CD single
  1. "1985" – 3:13
  2. "Bipolar" – 2:37
  3. "Major Denial" – 2:22
;Digital EP
  1. "1985" – 3:13
  2. "Bipolar" – 2:37
  3. "Major Denial" – 2:22
  4. "Make It Up to You" – 3:52

    Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Certifications

Parodies

The Bowling for Soup version has been covered by Richard Thompson on the live album 1000 Years of Popular Music.