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Welcome back to the 80s! The #1 80s music podcast on Podomatic. From A Flock of Seagulls to ZZ Top, we bring you the best music from the era when leg warmers and skinny ties were the height of fashion and MTV still played videos. http://bit.ly/2rweM9J

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The British are coming, again! Episode 36 of Welcome to the Boomtown is now available, featuring groups who were part of the #SecondBritishInvasion. To listen or download, click the bit link below for our Podomatic page. #80s #80smusic #forgotten80s

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Actually, yes, they do. Episode 37 #NotQuitethe80s coming next week. #80s #80smusic #Forgotten80s

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40 years ago today, Duck Hunt was released in North America (1985). #80s #80svideogames #80shistory

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40 years ago today, Falco released his third studio album, Falco 3 (1985). #80s #80smusic #Falco

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45 years ago today, Fade to Black (1980) was released in theaters. #80s #80smovie

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When are the 1970s also the 1980s? Find out next week. Episode 37 is coming soon. #80s #80smusic #Forgotten80s #NotQuitethe80s

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You may not know his name, but if you’ve been to a movie, you know his movie poster artwork. The great Drew Struzan has passed away, he was 78. #80smovies #DrewStruzan
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Drew Struzan, Iconic Movie Poster Artist and Favorite of Spielberg and Lucas, Dies at 78

Struzan created some of the most memorable movie posters of all time in his own signature style.

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40 years ago today, INXS released their fifth studio, and breakthrough album, Listen Like Thieves (1985). #80s #80smusic #INXS

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Why #80smusic is awesome 141. Two firsts released 40 years ago today (1985): the self titled debut album from The Jets and Live After Death, the first live album from Iron Maiden. #80s #TheJets #IronMaiden #RandB #heavymetal

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40 years ago today, Depeche Mode released the compilation album, The Singles 81-85 (1985). This album was not originally released in North America, it was replaced by its counterpart Catching Up with Depeche Mode. #80s #80smusic #DepecheMode

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This December will be our 2nd Listener Request episode. If there’s a song you’d like to hear, leave a couple of requests in the comments. It’s like calling the radio station but not being put on hold by the DJ. Thanks for all the support! #80s #80smusic

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Wakey Wakey! The writers would be correct. Have a great week everybody! #80s #80smovie #80smusic #TimCappello #IStillBelieve #MondayFunnies

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This week’s #DrDavesLyricChallenge is a song from 1981 which hit the Top 40 in the US and Australia. Interestingly, the vocals are by the lead guitarist, not the lead singer. #80s #80smusic #Forgotten80s

I'll show you how it's done
We'll take it as it comes
A rocket to the sun

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Thommy Price, drummer for Scandal, Billy Idol, Blue Öyster Cult, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts has passed away. He was 68. #80s #80smusic #ThommyPrice

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Diane Keaton has passed away, she was 79. #80s #80smovies #DianeKeaton #ladiesofthe80s

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This week’s #80sSoundtrackSaturday is Elizabeth Shue with “Babysitting Blues” (1987) from Adventures in Babysitting. When the #soundtrack was released in 2015, it was performed by Albert Collins. #80smusic #80smovie

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Adventures in Babysitting - Babysitting Blues

"Babysitting Blues" from Adventures in Babysitting. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton, Anthony Rapp, Keith Coogan, and a brief cameo by blues singer/guitarist Albert Collins.

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40 years ago today, Love and Rockets released their debut album, Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven (1985). #80s #80smusic #LoveandRockets

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40 years ago today, Simply Red released their debut album, Picture Book (1985). #80s #80smusic #SimplyRed

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40 years ago today, Silver Bullet (1985) was released in theaters. #80s #80shorror #80smovie

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“I want my two dollars!” 40 years ago today, Better Off Dead (1985) went into wide release in theaters. #80s #80smovie #TwoDollars

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40 years ago today, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) was released in theaters. #80s #80smusic

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40 years ago today, Sweet Dreams (1985) was released in theaters. #80s #80smovie

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45 years ago today, The B-52's released their single “Private Idaho” (1980). #80s #80smusic #TheB52s

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B'52 - Private Idaho - HQ

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Moody Blues vocalist and bassist John Lodge has passed away. He was 82. #80s #80smusic #JohnLodge

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45 years ago today, Thin Lizzy released their tenth studio album, Chinatown (1980). #80s #80smusic #ThinLizzy

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45 years ago today, The Teardrop Explodes released their debut album, Kilimanjaro (1980). #80s #80smusic #postpunk #TheTeardropExplodes