Our “Close But No Cigar” series returns to uncover the songs from 1987 that reached No. 2 on the charts – but no higher. Get ready for some Janet Jackson, Crowded House, Duran Duran and more.
Author: Steve Spears
Episode 608: Ad jingle Earworms of the ’80s – Part 2
We have more TV commercial jingles from the ’80s to haunt you forever, including ones from McDonalds, Shasta, Nair and more.
The genesis of the ’80s: the 40th anniversary of MTV
The launch of Music Television changed everything – it impacted and twisted the very DNA of pop culture.
Episode 607: Ultimate ’80s Road Trip Playlist
Are you heading out on the road for a summer vacation? Better bring the right ’80s tunes with you. For our ultimate ’80s road trip playlist, we’ve enlisted the help of author Tamara Dever.
Episode 606: Movies to watch in a heatwave
Are you melting? Time to stay indoors and watch these summer movies of the 1980s. This week we honor Stand By Me, Weekend at Bernie’s and Summer School.
Episode 605: Changing Up the hit Songs of 1982
Are you tired of the most overplayed songs of the ’80s? That’s okay. This week’s, we’re doing out first “Change Up” show and picking different songs by those same bands.