“Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” Welcome back to the 80s. On August 1, 1981 viewers in New Jersey were the first to see the debut of a new music video channel, MTV. In the years that followed, MTV would become a cultural phenomenon, influencing TV, film, advertising and fashion. However, for Episode 28, we thought it would be uber-nostalgic to go back to those days between January 1, 1980 and July 31, 1981 to hear what music was like before MTV changed everything.

A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.

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Songs chosen by Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai. Track listing coming soon.

Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!

BB & DD

Welcome back to the 80s! Remember the days before streaming, when listening to music meant you had to flip over an album or cassette? Yeah, sometimes it was a pain, and we're willing to bet some of you didn't bother doing so believing all the best songs were on Side 1. Episode 27 features great 80s songs that made Side 2 worth listening to.

A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.

Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube.

Songs chosen by both of us.

Group or artist - song title (album and release date)

1. George Michael - Monkey (Faith 1987, single release 1988)

2. Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself (Don't Stop 1981)

3. The Pretenders - Don't Get Me Wrong (Get Close 1986)

4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me (Mirage 1982)

5. Pet Shop Boys - It's a Sin (Actually 1987)

6. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) 1983)

7. The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger (Synchronicity 1983, single release 1984)

8. Duran Duran - Save a Prayer (Rio 1982)

9. Crowded House - Better Be Home Soon (Temple of Low Men 1988)

10. INXS - Don't Change (Shabooh Shoobah 1982)

11. Foreigner - Urgent (4 1981)

12. Queen - I Want to Break Free (The Works 1984)

13. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart (The River 1980)

14. Depeche Mode - Master and Servant (Some Great Reward 1984)

15. Peter Gabriel - Shock the Monkey (Peter Gabriel (Security) 1982)

16. Night Ranger - Goodbye (7 Wishes 1985)

17. The Outfield - All the Love (Play Deep 1985, single release 1986)

18. Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime (Live) (Stop Making Sense 1984, original release Remain in Light 1980, single release 1981)

19. REM - The One I Love (Document 1987)

20. Huey Lewis - If This Is It (Sports 1983, single release 1984)

21. Prince - Baby I'm a Star (Purple Rain soundtrack 1984)

22. Simply Red - Holding Back the Years (Picture Book 1985)

Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!

BB & DD

Welcome back to the 80s! Episode 26 features artists who got their start in the 1950s and 60s, and still managed to have hits in the 80s. Some acts, like The Rolling Stones, Scorpions, and Bruce Springsteen, will even be touring in 2024, proving that age really just is a number.

A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.

Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube.

Songs chosen by Benny Banzai and Dr. Dave.

Group or artist - song title (album and release date)

The Moody Blues - The Voice (Long Distance Voyager 1981)

Bob Seger - Shakedown (Beverly Hills Cop II soundtrack 1987)

Aretha Franklin - Freeway of Love (Who's Zoomin' Who? 1985)

Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire (Great Balls of Fire! soundtrack 1989, original release - stand alone single 1957)

James Brown - Gravity (single version) (Gravity 1986)

Donny Osmond - Soldier of Love (Donny Osmond 1988)

Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed (In Square Circle 1985)

Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues (Too Low for Zero 1983)

David Bowie and Pat Metheny Group - This is Not America (The Falcon and the Snowman soundtrack 1985)

Bee Gees - You Win Again (E.S.P. 1987)

Diana Ross - Missing You (Swept Away 1984)

Cher - Just Like Jesse James (Heart of Stone 1989)

Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart - People Get Ready (Flash 1985)

Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love (Tunnel of Love 1987)

Rolling Stones - Undercover of the Night (Undercover 1983)

Scorpions - No One Like You (Blackout 1982)

Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care (Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1)

Golden Earring - When the Lady Smiles (N.E.W.S. 1984)

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton - Islands in the Stream (Eyes That See in the Dark 1983)

Tina Turner - Break Every Rule (Break Every Rule 1986, single release 1987) 

Slade - My Oh My (Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply 1984)

Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!

BB & DD