This show honors 1980 albums by Devo, Dolly Parton, Billy Joel, Pat Benatar and Judas Priest.
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Episode 580: ‘John Lennon – 1980 Playlist’ with author Tim English
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.
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.