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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, I have you covered. As midlife crises go, it could be worse! Cover art by Florian Schmetz. Go c ...
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Episode 6.5 Rainbow, Elvis Costello, Joan Armatrading, The Spinners, Gibson Brothers, The Beat
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Hello ladies and jellybeans, welcome back to I Completed 80s Music. I'm the 80s Mixtaper, your dust-covered museum assistant who knows a surprising amount about the music you're listening to. In this episode, we'll be covering the back straight of Playlist 6, featuring some absolute belters. We'll kick things off with Rainbow's anthem "All Night Lo…
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Episode 6 Peter Gabriel, Tourists, Michael Jackson, Captain and Tennille, Police, Donna Summer, Fern Kinney
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Description Welcome back to the "I Completed 80s Music" podcast! In this episode, our host, the 80s mixtaper, takes us on a colorful journey through time, diving into the vibrant world of 80s music, we explore chart-toppers, future legends, and delightful one-hit wonders. We'll kick things off with Peter Gabriel's "Games Without Frontiers," a cheek…
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Episode 5.5 Symarip, Whispers, Queen, Selecter, Vapors, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Marti Webb
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, hosted by the illustrious and occasionally confused 80s Mixtaper. In this thrilling episode, we journey through the final six tracks of Playlist 5. Expect foot-tapping ska, obscure show tunes, and a slightly scandalous track from The Vapors. We kick off with the energetic "Skinhead Moonstomp" by Symarip, follo…
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Episode 5 Playlist 5 Buggles, Jefferson Starship, Boomtown Rats, Kenny Rogers, Specials, Cliff Richard, ACDC
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music with me the 80s Mixtaper, a show more dazzling than Legs and Co's legs! After an Olympic-sized intro, in this episode, described by What Budgie magazine as "the full 42 minutes", we visit a fantabulously funky documentary by our good friend Mel Begyn, friend of the show Doris Thigh writes in with a postcard fro…
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Episode 4.5 Playlist 4 Commodores, Sad Cafe, New Musik, Kool and the Gang, John Foxx, Ramones
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Hello and a thousand glittery welcomes to I Completed 80s Music. I'm your zany ringleader of retro, the 80s mixtaper, here to dive into the second half of Playlist 4. We're back on January 13th, 1980, with toe-tapping treasures lined up. Get ready to dance with Kool & The Gang and headbang with the Ramones. Expect some silly antics and musical mayh…
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Episode 4 Playlist 4 Pretenders, ABBA, Pink Floyd, Rupert Holmes, Azymuth, Joe Jackson, Mike Batt
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Step into the vibrant world of the 80s with our bodacious host, the 80s Mixtaper! This episode kicks off with the final hits of 1979, setting the stage for a nostalgic journey through the most iconic tunes of the decade. From the Pretenders' "Brass in Pocket" to Pink Floyd's rebellious anthem, and even a sip of Rupert Holmes' "Escape (The Pina Cola…
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Episode 3.5 Playlist 3 Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer, Three Degrees, Gibson Brothers, The Police, Sugarhill Gang, Paul McCartney
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music! It's me, the 80s Mixtaper, ready to guide you through the glittering world of 80s tunes. Imagine if the spooky librarian from Ghostbusters invited you to boogie instead of morphing into a ghastly ghoul. No proton packs needed, just your dancing shoes! In this episode, we dive into the last chart of 1979, explo…
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Episode 3 Playlist 3 Billy Preston and Syreeta, The Skids, Madness, Chic KC and the Sunshine Band, Blondie, Rose Royce
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, the show that's like a neon spandex jumpsuit for your ears. I'm your host, the one and only 80s Mixtaper. Hold on to your leg warmers, folks, because we're diving into the last crumbs of the last chart of 1979. In Playlist Three, we gear up for all the shiny new entries from the next playlist onwards. Join me …
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Episode 2.5 Playlist 2 Sheila B.Devotion, Queen, Dr Hook, Kurtis Blow, The Clash, Mike Oldfield
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, where your host, the 80s Mixtaper, takes you on a nostalgic rollercoaster through tthe 80s music scene. This episode, numbered 2.5, dives into the second half of Playlist 2, featuring tracks 8 to 13 from the final top 40 of 1979. Kicking off with a cosmic treat, we explore Spacer by Sheila and B Devotion, prod…
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Episode 2 Playlist 2 Commodores, Fleetwood Mac, Boomtown Rats, Nolans, Diana Ross, Ramblers, Robin Scott M
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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music with your host, the 80s Mixtaper! In this episode, we embark on a nostalgic journey through the first seven tracks of Playlist 2, finally diving into the last top 40 chart of 1979. Get ready for a mix of legendary hits and hidden gems that defined an era. We kick off with Lionel Richie and the Commodores' soulf…
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Episode 1.5 Playlist 1 Positive Force, Bee Gees, Dr Hook, The Jam, Kool and the Gang, Madness
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In this episode, we continue our journey through the electrifying tunes of the 1980s, diving into the second half of Playlist 1. Get ready for a nostalgic trip filled with disco classics, funky beats, and heartfelt ballads. We're kicking off with Positive Force's "We Got The Funk," a track that promises to get your feet tapping and hips swaying. Ne…
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Episode 1 Playlist 1, Dynasty, Abba, Vangelis, BA Robertson, Herb Alpert, Styx, The Specials
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Welcome to the first episode of "I Completed 80s Music," hosted by the 80s Mixtaper. This episode kicks off an epic musical journey through the vibrant 80s UK pop charts, featuring iconic tracks from December 31, 1979, to December 31, 1989. Expect fascinating insights and fun facts about each song, starting with Dynasty's "I Don't Want To Be A Frea…
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Welcome to I Completed 80s Music - Trailer
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Welcome to "I Completed 80s Music," a podcast that takes you on an unforgettable tour through the decade that reshaped the music world. Hosted by the 80s Mixtaper, this series delves into every single hit that made it to the Top 75 in the 1980s. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of 80s music, from iconic pop anthems to obscure synth tracks. W…
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I discuss the possibility of the Harry Potter books becoming generational fiction and how to you can fill the hole that's left once you've finished the series.
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