No one likes falling short of number one. “If you ain’t first, you’re last” is a Ricky Bobby quote that will live forever.  We aren’t sure that this quote is accurate for the music business. The Billboard 100 has a 99 other places you can be and you’re just fine.  On this episode, we celebrate the 80s and look at some of the guitar driven rock hits during the decade. Being #1 is important in life.  It defines you as a winner. Although, there were rock/hard rock bands that reached #1 on the Billboard 100 in the 80s, many were ballads.  On this episode, we explore all the 80s songs (that we consider guitar driven rock, which at times is not easy to disseminate), that charted on the Hot 100 but failed to reach #1…..and as you probably guessed, our opinions vary on several of the choices.  So, bring on your inner “Poindexter” and enjoy this stat ridden episode. We even made a Spotify playlist for you called Falling Short of #1 Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Journey, Poison, Foreigner, Loverboy, Heart, Kiss To Contact us just click this link: @growinuprock.com WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy,  and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following: Follow and Like Us on Facebook @growinuprock or Podchaser Follow us on Twitter - @growinuprock because let’s face it we need all the friends we can get!! Subscribe to our Podcast at the platform of your choice and leave us a review Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website KISS