Matthew Rudd
@matthewjrudd.bsky.social
Creator of #forgotten80s (all my fault, then). Classic Pop scribe. I'm also an educator, a swimmer, a pescatarian, a #Corrie obsessive and the property of a rowdy French bulldog.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Simon Banks:
Our Daughter's Wedding "Lawnchairs"
Noiseworks "Take Me Back"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Steve O'Rourke:
Foreigner "Say You Will"
Shakespears Sister "Run Silent"
Bee Gees "Ordinary Lives"
#forgotten80s
Our Daughter's Wedding "Lawnchairs"
Noiseworks "Take Me Back"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Steve O'Rourke:
Foreigner "Say You Will"
Shakespears Sister "Run Silent"
Bee Gees "Ordinary Lives"
#forgotten80s
December 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via Simon Banks:
Our Daughter's Wedding "Lawnchairs"
Noiseworks "Take Me Back"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Steve O'Rourke:
Foreigner "Say You Will"
Shakespears Sister "Run Silent"
Bee Gees "Ordinary Lives"
#forgotten80s
Our Daughter's Wedding "Lawnchairs"
Noiseworks "Take Me Back"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Steve O'Rourke:
Foreigner "Say You Will"
Shakespears Sister "Run Silent"
Bee Gees "Ordinary Lives"
#forgotten80s
Should've been Christmas number one in 1986. Still in therapy. #forgotten80s
December 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Should've been Christmas number one in 1986. Still in therapy. #forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Our Daughter's Wedding + Noiseworks, as suggested by Simon Banks. Here’s the full 2025 list of entries - open.spotify.com/playlist/00D... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary 2025
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December 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Our Daughter's Wedding + Noiseworks, as suggested by Simon Banks. Here’s the full 2025 list of entries - open.spotify.com/playlist/00D... #forgotten80s
Ladies and gentlemen, the magnificent Jaki Graham ... #forgotten80s
December 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, the magnificent Jaki Graham ... #forgotten80s
I haven't checked but I think it's second behind Passing Strangers. #forgotten80s
Lawnchairs must be the most played song on #forgotten80s that never made the top 40.
Absolute classic.
Absolute classic.
December 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I haven't checked but I think it's second behind Passing Strangers. #forgotten80s
Rik Mayall was wonderful in the Peter Gunn video, and I'll never ever stop missing him. He defined my whole generation. #forgotten80s
December 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Rik Mayall was wonderful in the Peter Gunn video, and I'll never ever stop missing him. He defined my whole generation. #forgotten80s
The wonderful Tanita Tikaram is getting #forgotten80s underway on Absolute 80s right now! Join us via DAB+ in stereo across the UK, or you can listen online, on Rayo or through your smart speaker ...
December 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The wonderful Tanita Tikaram is getting #forgotten80s underway on Absolute 80s right now! Join us via DAB+ in stereo across the UK, or you can listen online, on Rayo or through your smart speaker ...
So the final "regular" edition of #forgotten80s is on Absolute 80s from 9 tonight before we head into specials territory for the festive season ... Find us on DAB+ across the UK, or online at absolute80s.com or via Rayo, or by asking your smart speaker to "play Absolute.80s" ....
Absolute 80s - The biggest songs from the best decade
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December 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So the final "regular" edition of #forgotten80s is on Absolute 80s from 9 tonight before we head into specials territory for the festive season ... Find us on DAB+ across the UK, or online at absolute80s.com or via Rayo, or by asking your smart speaker to "play Absolute.80s" ....
I like Marina Hyde. But how off the mark is she today? Blimey.
December 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I like Marina Hyde. But how off the mark is she today? Blimey.
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jackie Sample:
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
December 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Jackie Sample:
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
ABC "Vanity Kills"
Echo and the Bunnymen "A Promise"
Scritti Politti "Sweetest Girl"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Funkapolitan + OFF, as suggested by Drew McCormick. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Funkapolitan + OFF, as suggested by Drew McCormick. Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
We last played Funkapolitan three weeks short of ten years ago. #forgotten80s
December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We last played Funkapolitan three weeks short of ten years ago. #forgotten80s
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Here we are with #forgotten80s on Absolute 80s until 11 and it's the Associates who kick off the show in some style!
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Here we are with #forgotten80s on Absolute 80s until 11 and it's the Associates who kick off the show in some style!
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
Join us for two hours of underplayed 80s gems - we're on DAB+ in stereo across the UK, online, on your smart speaker and on Rayo.
Reposted by Matthew Rudd
Christmas Dinners Around The World.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
December 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Christmas Dinners Around The World.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
UK: Sage and onion turkey, sips mulled wine.
Australia: Thymey kangaroo, downs port.
As a swimming teacher: "Are you all wrinkly?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
As a swimming teacher: "Are you all wrinkly?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
As a radio host: "Do you play anything good?"
Went through my wardrobes and drawers yesterday and have decided to dispense with:
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Went through my wardrobes and drawers yesterday and have decided to dispense with:
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
30 T shirts
11 shirts
9 pairs of shorts
7 pairs of trousers
5 pairs of socks
3 jumpers
3 hoodies
3 pairs of shoes
2 pairs of pyjamas
2 pairs of track trousers
2 jackets
All ready to bag up.
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @gazzjenks.bsky.social Jenkins:
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The Nobody's Diary (TND) via @gazzjenks.bsky.social Jenkins:
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
Fashion "Streetplayer"
Scarlet Party "101 Dam-Nations"
The Edge Of Heaven (TEOH) via Stephen Parker:
Cocteau Twins "Love’s Easy Tears"
Liza Minnelli "Don’t Drop Bombs"
Human League "Love Is All That Matters"
#forgotten80s
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Fashion + Scarlet Party, as suggested by @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
The Nobody's Diary - an Absolute 80s archive
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Nobody’s Diary - lower charting singles of the 80s by acts who would ultimately never make the Top 40! Tonight's two were by Fashion + Scarlet Party, as suggested by @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... Here’s the archive - open.spotify.com/playlist/7FB... #forgotten80s
Back to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Back to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
Over to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
November 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Over to @gazzjenks.bsky.social ... #forgotten80s
And it's a belter from the Cult kicking off #forgotten80s right now on Absolute 80s!
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
And it's a belter from the Cult kicking off #forgotten80s right now on Absolute 80s!
"Work, rest and play".
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"Work, rest and play".
So, the latest Stick To Football podcast.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So, the latest Stick To Football podcast.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.
Now, Ashley Cole was a great player. I'm in no doubt he got shocking treatment from the tabloids. But Neville, Carragher et al sympathising/agreeing how "badly" he was treated by Arsenal over whether to get £55,000 or £60,000 a week remains hugely jarring.