
In 2016 I started listening to every single UK chart entry from January 1st 1980 to December 31st 1989. This is the story of that journey, the bands, the music and how 80s music unfolded through lots of lovely playlists. If you’re new to 80s music, consider this a great entry point. If you’re here for nostalgia, you’re in for a treat! Wham! Duran Duran, Billy Ocean, Bros, The Smiths - you name it,... more
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And when I get that feeling it's like podcast healing! Yes folks as we reach the cusp of the tonne (episode 99 over all!), Playlist 50 brings us Marvin Gaye's brief comeback. Hall and Oates get chased by a panther, America bring their box of magic tr... more
Cornettos and operatic voices at the ready! It's time for the ultimate cheesefest in this episode as we reach November 1982 and Renee & Renato! We meet Men At Work, have a drizzly flirtation with Supertramp and Heaven 17 kick off their Luxury Gap rel... more
You may not wanna dance, but this week's pod will have you on your feet to Eddy Grant and Playlist 49, October 1982. We also introduce a little ditty from John Mellencamp and both Dionne Warwick and Killing Joke make their first appearance. We tell t... more
Wham! Nuff said.
In all seriousness though, this is a biggie. The second half of playlist 48 and October 1982 introduces one of the biggest groups of the 80s to the fold. We also get an inspirational anthem from Toyah, Julio Iglesias makes everyone'... more
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Well presented and full of wonderful content. Thank you
Love this podcast, especially since the format change to a more serious tone. Great knowledge and insight into the music, whether it’s popular hits, forgotten favourites or never been heard before jewels.Being based on the UK charts is just an extra bonus. A can’t miss podcast for those of us of a certain age.
Really interesting pod. I was a kid in the 80s and while I remember the music fondly, I never knew any of the backstories. And the pod being in chronological order means we get to see the story unfold. But it's a lot of songs. Be amazing if the dude manages to get to the end!
A solid start! Just hope the guy manages to keep it going. Going end to end in the 80s, that’s a lot of music!
Would have been great to have the music in the episodes, bit of a faff having to play outside the episode, but I get the copyright problem.
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A deep, playlist-driven exploration of early- to late-80s UK chart music, blending narrative history, artist backstories, chart anecdotes, and production trivia. Episodes thread together era-wide shifts in sound, culture, and visuals, offering a storytelling ride through synth-pop, post-punk, and dance trends with a strong nostalgic pull. Noteworthy is the approach of anchoring tracks to real-world contexts and moments, giving listeners a curated, documentary-like view of the decade's music landscape while staying accessible to newcomers and long-time fans alike.
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