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Episode 37 is out now featuring great #80s songs that were actually released in 1979. #NotQuitethe80s is available to listen or download through the link below. Thanks for listening and for keeping that late 70s music alive! #forgotten80s #80smusic
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45 years ago today, The Blues Brothers released Made in America (1980), their second live album and third overall. #80s #80smusic #TheBluesBrothers
December 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
45 years ago today, The Blues Brothers released Made in America (1980), their second live album and third overall. #80s #80smusic #TheBluesBrothers
45 years ago yesterday (1980), Led Zeppelin disbanded officially following the tragic death of drummer John Bonham. #80s #80shistory #80smusic #LedZeppelin
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
45 years ago yesterday (1980), Led Zeppelin disbanded officially following the tragic death of drummer John Bonham. #80s #80shistory #80smusic #LedZeppelin
He’ll save every one of us. 45 years ago today, Flash Gordon (1980) was released in theaters. #80s #80smovie #80smusic #GordonsAlive
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
He’ll save every one of us. 45 years ago today, Flash Gordon (1980) was released in theaters. #80s #80smovie #80smusic #GordonsAlive
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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December 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
40 years ago this month, The Klingon Dictionary (1985) by Marc Okrand was released. Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai still have their 1st Editions. Nerds. 😜 #80s #80smovies #80sTV #MarcOkrand
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
40 years ago this month, The Klingon Dictionary (1985) by Marc Okrand was released. Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai still have their 1st Editions. Nerds. 😜 #80s #80smovies #80sTV #MarcOkrand
Happy 80th Birthday to director/producer Penelope Spheeris! #80s #80smovies #80smusic #PenelopeSpheeris #ladiesofthe80s
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Happy 80th Birthday to director/producer Penelope Spheeris! #80s #80smovies #80smusic #PenelopeSpheeris #ladiesofthe80s
Brace yourself, it’s WHAMAGEDDON time of year! How long will you last? Wishing you all the best, good luck! #80s #80smusic #Wham #Whamageddon2025
December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Brace yourself, it’s WHAMAGEDDON time of year! How long will you last? Wishing you all the best, good luck! #80s #80smusic #Wham #Whamageddon2025
Wakey Wakey! Well, definitely every day this month, at a minimum. Have a great week everybody! #80s #80smovie #MondayFunnies
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wakey Wakey! Well, definitely every day this month, at a minimum. Have a great week everybody! #80s #80smovie #MondayFunnies
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Remembering the great Richard Pryor on what would have been his 85th birthday. #80s #80smovies #80sTV #RichardPryor
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Remembering the great Richard Pryor on what would have been his 85th birthday. #80s #80smovies #80sTV #RichardPryor
A little George and Andrew for #WeekendUnwind. Music from the Edge of Heaven (1986) includes a song that will be very important starting tomorrow. #80s #80smusic #WHAM
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
A little George and Andrew for #WeekendUnwind. Music from the Edge of Heaven (1986) includes a song that will be very important starting tomorrow. #80s #80smusic #WHAM
This week's #ConcertCollectible is a ticket stub for Styx’s Paradise Theater Tour stop at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD on 4/13/81. #80s #80smusic
November 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This week's #ConcertCollectible is a ticket stub for Styx’s Paradise Theater Tour stop at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD on 4/13/81. #80s #80smusic
40 years ago this month, Spandau Ballet released their first compilation album, The Singles Collection (1985). #80s #80smusic #SpandauBallet
November 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
40 years ago this month, Spandau Ballet released their first compilation album, The Singles Collection (1985). #80s #80smusic #SpandauBallet
From the Not Quite the 80s Department. Released on this day in 1979, The Wall from Pink Floyd. A song from this album is featured in our current episode (#37), #NotQuitethe80s. #70smusic #PinkFloyd
November 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
From the Not Quite the 80s Department. Released on this day in 1979, The Wall from Pink Floyd. A song from this album is featured in our current episode (#37), #NotQuitethe80s. #70smusic #PinkFloyd
Happy 80th Birthday to Deep Purple and Rainbow’s Roger Glover! #80smusic #RogerGlover
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Happy 80th Birthday to Deep Purple and Rainbow’s Roger Glover! #80smusic #RogerGlover
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This week’s #80sSoundtrackSaturday is The Blow Monkeys and their cover of “You Don’t Own Me” (1987) from the Dirty Dancing #soundtrack. #80smusic #80smovie #TheBlowMonkeys
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQR...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQR...
You Don't Own Me
YouTube video by The Blow Monkeys - Topic
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November 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This week’s #80sSoundtrackSaturday is The Blow Monkeys and their cover of “You Don’t Own Me” (1987) from the Dirty Dancing #soundtrack. #80smusic #80smovie #TheBlowMonkeys
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQR...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQR...
40 years ago this month, Cocteau Twins released two EPs, two weeks apart; Tiny Dynamine and Echos in a Swallow Bay (1985). #80s #80smusic #alternativerock #CocteauTwins
November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
40 years ago this month, Cocteau Twins released two EPs, two weeks apart; Tiny Dynamine and Echos in a Swallow Bay (1985). #80s #80smusic #alternativerock #CocteauTwins
45 years ago this month, Elvis Costello released the compilation album Taking Liberties (1980). It is largely made up of B-sides, but features three previously unreleased recordings and was released only in the US and Canada. #80s #80smusic #ElvisCostello
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
45 years ago this month, Elvis Costello released the compilation album Taking Liberties (1980). It is largely made up of B-sides, but features three previously unreleased recordings and was released only in the US and Canada. #80s #80smusic #ElvisCostello
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This week’s #80smusic #FlashbackFriday is Duran Duran with “All She Wants Is” (1988), the second single from their Big Thing album. #80s #DuranDuran
m.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dx...
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Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by DuranDuranVEVO
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November 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This week’s #80smusic #FlashbackFriday is Duran Duran with “All She Wants Is” (1988), the second single from their Big Thing album. #80s #DuranDuran
m.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dx...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dx...
45 years ago today, Adam and the Ants released “Antmusic” (1980). #80s #80smusic #AdamandtheAnts
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm9d...
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Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
YouTube video by AdamAntVEVO
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November 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
45 years ago today, Adam and the Ants released “Antmusic” (1980). #80s #80smusic #AdamandtheAnts
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm9d...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm9d...