Simple Minds, Don't You Forget About Me can take me right back to the 1980's in an instance. This is in large part due to the amazing John Hughes -follow that link. But it's also the sound and style of the song. As I'm writing this post, I'm waiting for my car repair and having a margarita at the bar next door. They must have it on the 80's XM station. But so far, that's the one song that really takes me back. Men at Works Land Down Under comes close though.
What songs take you to the 1980's? I'd be really interested in hearing from the Hubskiers that didn't experience the 80's to share what they think represents that time to them.