80s music
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“Planet Earth” is the debut single by British new wave band Duran Duran, released in February 1981. The song was pivotal in establishing the band as key figures in the New Romantic movement, blending post-punk, funk, and synthpop elements with a futuristic aesthetic. Key Details: Themes & Style: “Planet Earth” reflects themes of alienation, the
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“Dear Prudence” is a song originally written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney for The Beatles, appearing on their 1968 White Album. Siouxsie and the Banshees covered the song in 1983, releasing it as a single, which became one of their most successful hits. Siouxsie and the Banshees’ Version Background and Reception Siouxsie Sioux has
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The 1980s was a decade of musical differences; it was also the decade that started the demise of popular music, with manufactured acts from the likes of Stock Aitken and Waterman. The title of this blog is inspired by the 1980s band A Flock of Seagulls. In the A Flock of Gulls series of blogs,
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“Sausalito Summernight” is the title of a 1981 U.S. Top 40 hit by Nederpop band Diesel. It was fourth of four singles issued from the band’s 1980 debut album Watts in a Tank, the final three of which became chart hits. It was the greatest hit from the LP (U.S. #25). The track became a
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It’s that time of year again. ROCKTOBER 2023 wrote a letter to the M.T.VWhat’s going on?Don’t you care about me?Sent the same letter to the radioBut my party went deadLike a shot in the head We all like it – Rock and RollWe all want it – On your showPlay it loud, don’t play it
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“The Flame” is a power ballad written by British songwriters Bob Mitchell and Nick Graham. The song was released in 1988 by the American rock band Cheap Trick and the first single from their tenth album Lap of Luxury. “The Flame” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1988, becoming the band’s
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One advantage of doing these Epic Rock episodes is that I get to go back and listen to music I love, also I learn new things every time I do them. In this case, I always thought that TNT were a Finnish Rock band. I discovered today they are Norwegian. “10,000 Lovers (In One)” is
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‘Kayleigh’ is the most played Marillion song by far. This kind of surprises me a small bit, although it is a good song, but Marillion has produced so many better songs, Like ‘Kayleigh’ ,”Lavender” is also a ballad but a much better one. It was released as the second single from their 1985 UK number
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“Still of the Night” is a song by the Rock band Whitesnake. It was released as the first single from their self titled 1987 album. “Still Of The Night” In the Still of the NightI hear the wolf howl, honeySniffing around your doorIn the Still of the NightI feel my heart beating heavyTelling me I
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