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I live among the creatures of the night.
80s pop music expert, shooting at the walls of heartache. Former contributing editor for AfterElton, The Backlot, and New Now Next.
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#2

Produced and co-written by Quincy Jones, the first single from her self-titled 1982 album reached #10 and earned her a Grammy nomination.

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Donna Summer - Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Donna Summer
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December 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#3

The title track from her first album of the 80s proved she could make it without the disco label. "The Wanderer" reached #3 in November 1980 and was her second biggest hit of the decade.

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Donna Summer - The Wanderer (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Donna Summer
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December 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
There were too many girlies trying to interlope on this week's "Heated Rivalry", but my boys did get one good scene together.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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From the 70s and 80s. Some obscure.

Trailblazing rock queen Leather Tusc ... I mean Suzi Quatro scored her only top 40 hit in the U.S. with this classic soft rock duet with Chris Norman, reaching #4 in May 1979.

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Chris Norman, Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' in (Official Video)
YouTube video by smokieVEVO
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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
LEON IS BACK! You know what that means ... NUDE MOD!

We did it, Joe!

#TheGameAwards #LeonKennedy #ResidentEvilRequiem

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Resident Evil Requiem - 3rd Trailer
YouTube video by Resident Evil
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December 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#4

"On The Radio" was the last big hit of the disco era for Donna. The second single from "Greatest Hits Vol. I & II" hit the chart in January 1980 and reached #5 in February.

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On The Radio (Long Version)
YouTube video by Donna Summer - Topic
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December 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#5

The second single from 1982's "Donna Summer" reached #41, and featured an all-star chorus, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, and Dyan Cannon because why not. The ending is ... something😵‍💫

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State of Independence
YouTube video by Donna Summer - Topic
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December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Dale Dickey is fabulous, love John, but Cam Gigandet is a major jackass. At least maybe he'll get nuded up. Oh, and no Aubrey.😑

Anyone besides me and @roni1133.bsky.social watch?

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Netflix’s ‘The Hunting Wives’ Season 2 Cast Adds John Stamos, Dale Dickey & Cam Gigandet In Recurring Roles
The Hunting Wives Season 2 is adding more names to its roster with John Stamos (Palm Royale), Dale Dickey (Fallout), and Cam Gigandet (Burlesque) joining the Netflix series in recurring roles.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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From the 70s and 80s. Some obscure

Laura Branigan ❤️ and ubiquitous 80s soundtrack guy Joe Esposito teamed up for this lovely ballad duet from the soundtrack of 1988's "Coming To America".

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Come into My Life - Laura Branigan and Joe Esposito 1988 OST MV
YouTube video by 공테이프
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December 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#6

Donna made a huge comeback in 1989 with "This Time I Know It's For Real". The Stock Aitken Waterman production reached #7 and was her 14th and final top ten hit (and her last top 40 hit).

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Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Donna Summer
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December 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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From the 70s and 80s. Some obscure

1981's "Street Songs" was Rick James' biggest selling album, with classics "Give It To Me Baby", "Super Freak" and one of the greatest R&B duets of the decade, with the late great icon Teena Marie😭👑

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Fire And Desire
YouTube video by Rick James - Topic
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December 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#7

Written by Brenda Russell, "Dinner With Gershwin" was the first single from 1987's "All Systems Go". One of her most underrated singles of the decade, it reached #48.

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Donna Summer - Dinner With Gershwin (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Donna Summer
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December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Well Marlon Wayans made a fool of himself announcing the GG this morning. I know it was really early there, and that foreign names can be difficult, but how do you massacre "Elle Fanning", "Tunisia", and "Little Amelie" (he called it Little Am I Lie)😑
December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
FRANK IS CANCELED😑
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December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
#1985AlbumsTop20
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#1

Released in November, "Rock A Little" was the third solo album from Stevie Nicks, and like the previous two, was a platinum success. The first single was one of her biggest solo hits, reaching #4.

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Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]
YouTube video by Stevie Nicks
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December 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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From the 70s and 80s. Some obscure

Rock legends Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne teamed up for "Close My Eyes Forever", reaching #8 in 1989. It was the only top ten hit in the solo career of both artists.

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Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne - Close My Eyes Forever (Official Video) Full HD (Remastered & Upscaled)
YouTube video by Enhanced Music Videos
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December 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#8

The sultry third single from her 1982 self-titled album, "The Woman In Me" reached #33. Heart covered it on their 1993 album "Desire Walks On".

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Donna Summer - The Woman in Me (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Donna Summer
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December 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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#2

After 3 consecutive gold albums with a top ten hit on each, Laura Branigan's "Hold Me" faltered on the chart. Numerous singles were released, but only "Spanish Eddie" managed to reach #40. The album still sparkles 40 years later

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Laura Branigan - Spanish Eddie (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RHINO
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December 7, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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From the 70s and 80s. Some obscure

I said obscure and i meant it! From one of GREATEST FILMS EVER MADE, "Night Of The Comet", "Learn To Love Again", performed by Chris Farren and the fabulous Amy Holland. Perfect mid-80s synthpop.

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Learn To Love Again - Chris Farren & Amy Holland ("Night Of The Comet", 1984)
YouTube video by 80s Movies Soundtracks
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December 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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The 80s output of Donna Summer!👑

#9

The second single from 1983's "She Works Hard For The Money" featured UK's Musical Youth, who had just hit the top ten with "Pass The Dutchie". "Unconditional Love" reached #43.

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Donna Summer - Unconditional Love (Official Music Video) ft. Musical Youth
YouTube video by DonnaSummerVEVO
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December 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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#3

After a couple of albums in the early 80s with middling sales, Heart entered their Bustier Era with this self-titled reinvention. It reached #1 and went 5X platinum, with four top ten hits, starting with this classic.

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Heart - What About Love?
YouTube video by HeartVEVO
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM