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The Lost Sound of 1980s Sophisti-Pop
Beyond the neon, big drums and synth-pop of the 1980s was another sound—smooth, stylish and sophisticated. From Sade and The Style Council…
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The Forgotten Sound Between Yacht Rock and ’80s Adult Contemporary
Somewhere between the smooth West Coast sound of the late 1970s and the polished Adult Contemporary radio of the 1980s lived a…
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The Songs That Sound Better After Midnight: 1980s Late-Night Radio
There was something different about FM radio after midnight in the 1980s. The streets were quiet, the dashboard lights glowed, and certain…
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Could Any Song Feel More Like Sunshine?
A happy hit on the surface, this Stevie Wonder classic carries real musical love and cultural weight underneath the groove.
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10 Songs That Made Friday Night Feel Like Friday Night in the 1980s
Friday nights in the 1980s had a soundtrack all their own. From cruising with the windows down to crowded parties, pizza runs…
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The Forgotten Sound of Adult Contemporary Radio in the 1980s
From Christopher Cross and Air Supply to Lionel Richie, Chicago, Phil Collins and Whitney Houston, Adult Contemporary radio created a softer soundtrack…
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The Greatest Movie Soundtracks of the 1980s
From Footloose and Top Gun to Dirty Dancing and Purple Rain, the 1980s gave us unforgettable movie soundtracks. Revisit the songs that…
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One Song From Every Summer of the 1980s
Take a musical trip through the 1980s as we pick one unforgettable hit from every summer of the decade—from Olivia Newton-John and…
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The Bands That Ruled FM Radio in the 1980s
Take a trip back to the golden age of FM radio as we revisit the legendary bands that dominated the airwaves throughout…
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REO Speedwagon at Full Throttle in the Arena-Rock Years
A band named after an old truck ended up carrying some of the biggest choruses in classic rock. From hard-working Midwestern club…
