What music inspired John Lennon and his work on “Double Fantasy?” What bands turned him on? We get the answers from music historian Tim English.
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Episode 579: More Unlikely Cover Songs from the ’80s
This week we reveal three more ’80s tunes that are cover songs, including hits by the Go-Go’s, Tina Turner and The Damned.
Episode 578: A deep Dive on ‘Peter Gabriel 3’
It’s been 10 years since we brought our favorite Peter Gabriel expert onto the show to do a deep dive on an ’80s album. This week, we tackle ‘Peter Gabriel 3.’
Episode 577: Close But No Cigar Songs from 1984
This week’s show includes anthems by Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Wham, Kool & The Gang, Rockwell, Bruce Springsteen and more.
Episode 576: An Insider Look at ‘Top Gun’
Ever wonder how much of ‘Top Gun’ is real and how much is pure Hollywood? We get the scoop this week from a former Top Gun instructor.
Episode 575: New York City in the movies
We give this city a much needed hug and honor the movies from the ‘80s that honored New York City.