Bagel Street Deli is known for its amazing bagel sandwiches, but it’s also known for its stellar playlists. There is always a song playing at the restaurant that seems to just hit the spot, just like its bagels.
Here are the top seven Bagel Street Deli classic song selections that everyone should listen to:
“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
The song follows a man dealing with a woman named Billie Jean, who is claiming the man is the father of her unborn child. In interviews, Jackson said the story was based on some groupies who made false claims about his brothers during their Jackson 5 days. Though it has a serious meaning, the song’s heavy bass and energetic sound make it impossible not to dance while in line for some grub.
“Don’t You Want Me” by The Human League
The most popular and recognizable song by The Human League was the U.K.’s Christmas No. 1 song in 1981. It topped the U.S. Billboard 100 and stayed there for 3 weeks. With this song’s flirty duet and the upbeat style, it’ll make you want to play it on repeat for days.
“Down Under” by Men At Work
“Down Under” was the third single on Men At Work’s debut album. It was written for the band’s home country of Australia and is considered patriotic in that country, where it is often played at sporting events and remains popular to this day. The funky instruments, catchy rhythm and odd lyrics will prompt you to plan a trip Down Under.
“Hungry Like The Wolf” by Duran Duran
The song was certainly ahead of its time. The band created this classic by using a lot of new technology, including the combination of a drum machine, a sequencer and a keyboard. Though a lot of songs focus on the lyrics and the message getting across, the hit song was mostly for the experimentation of various technologies.
“Maneater” by Hall and Oates
Watch out boy, she’ll chew you up. The famous song by Hall and Oates insinuates the idea of a woman chewing up men and spitting them out, meaning she breaks hearts. However, according to John Oates, the song is about New York City in the ’80s. It focuses on greed and the spoiled society, but the duo chose to convey that through the idea of a woman because it’s more relatable to the general audience. That strategy is something they use in a lot of its songs.
“Rich Girl” by Hall and Oates
You may not be a rich girl, but the song by Hall and Oates will make you feel like the richest person alive. The song was originally directed at a man the duo knew who was beyond crazy, but was always bailed out of his problems by his rich father. The duo didn’t think that “you’re a rich boy” sounded right, so they changed it to be “you’re a rich girl.”
“The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats
The Safety Dance was written in 1982 by the band’s lead singer, Ivan Doroschuk. He wrote the song after being kicked out of a club for pogo dancing. The song itself is about nonconformism and the ability to explore life outside of your friends. Most importantly, Ivan wanted everyone to know that it’s okay to dance however you want.
