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This is it, the final chapter of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s.
Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone, because these songs deserve to be heard.
The biggest, boldest, most history-making protest anthems of the decade are all right here.
From Public Enemy and Midnight Oil to U2 and Tracy Chapman, these are the anthems that called for justice, demanded change, and left a permanent mark on the world.
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š Turn it up, share it, and keep the fight alive.
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This week, weāre doing something different.
Thereās no countdown. No rankings. No flashy transitions.
Just 30 songs from the 1980s that offer light when the world feels heavy.
This is a playlist of power, compassion, resilience, and loveāsongs that say: youāre not alone, and youāre not done yet.
These arenāt just hits from a bygone decade. These are lifelines.
And in times like these, we all need something to hold on to.
Weāre taking a pause from our regular UK Top 20 and Patreon releases this week to bring you this special one-off collectionābecause sometimes the music matters too much to wait.
If one of these tracks speaks to you, let us know. And if it helps even a littleā¦ thatās everything.
New: Bonus Episode 3 of our Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s series is now live.
You can also support the show at Buy Me a Coffee or join our exclusive content on Patreon.
Thank you for being here.
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Some songs get played. Others get banned. Fears. Censored.
Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone, because these songs matter now more than ever.
In Part 3 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, we continue the countdown with tracks that were so powerful, they were seen as a threat.
From Simple Minds and The Human League to The Style Council and The Clash, these anthems didn't just define a decade, they fought for change.
Want more exclusive episodes? Join us on Patreon for early access, bonus content, and more!
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š Turn it up and hear the music that fought back.
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This week, we count down the Top 20 songs in the UKāfrom soul-drenched ballads and synth-laced pop to arena-sized rock and unexpected chart-toppers.
š¶ New Order delivers a synth masterpiece
š¤ Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Heart battle it out in the Top 5
šļø Pet Shop Boys take us to church (and back)
š„ Bruce Willis surprises us with a soulful throwback
š And Los Lobos bring it all home at #1 with a classic reimagined
This isnāt just another chart. Itās a late-summer mixtape from a year when the world was in motion, and music was everywhere.
š¢ Bonus content now available!
šļø Episodes 1 & 2 of the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s are now released to the public feed
š„ Episode 4 (the final chapter!) is now live for Patreon supporters
Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and support us on Buy Me a Coffee if you love what weāre doing!
Letās bring back the magicāone song at a time.
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This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, weāre diving into the pop power, cultural crossover, and quiet courage of the week ending August 7, 1987; a chart that didnāt just bring the hits, it brought the heart.
Weāve got:
š Whitney, Madonna, and Janet bringing the dancefloor heat
šø Richard Marx and Bob Seger turning up the guitars
š¤ Suzanne Vegaās Luka quietly shifting the world
š¬ Three songs from Beverly Hills Cop II that turned the soundtrack into a chart monster
š§ And U2ās #1 anthem of faith and searching, closing it all out
Plus:
āØ A story about making mixtapes in your bedroom
šø A forgotten 1987 obsession that wasnāt a gadget
šļø And an emotional sendoff as we drop the final episode of our Patreon-exclusive series, Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s; with Episodes 1 & 2 now available as bonus drops in the main feed.
This countdown is more than just songs; itās a reminder of how music carried messages weāre still listening to today.
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Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyoneābecause these songs need to be heard.
In Part 2 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, we continue counting down the tracks that challenged the system, spoke truth to power, and left a lasting impact.
From Tracy Chapman and Public Enemy to Paul McCartney and the Dead Kennedys, these songs tackled the biggest issues of the decadeāwith lyrics that still resonate today.
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š¢ Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodonāweāre keeping the 80s alive everywhere!
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š Turn it up and keep the fight alive!
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The UK charts were electric on September 30, 1983āa vibrant mix of genres, shifting sounds, and timeless icons. This weekās countdown is a ride through everything that made the early 80s unforgettable.
š¶ New Order brought the future with āBlue Mondayā
š¶ Culture Club lit up the top spot with āKarma Chameleonā
š¶ David Bowie, UB40, Paul Young, Genesis, and Soft Cell all make powerful appearances
š¶ And a few unexpected gems from Monyaka, Ryan Paris, and Modern Romance add extra flavor to this unforgettable chart
Plus, weāve got: āØ An unbelievable (but true!) trivia break about McDonaldās rap videos
š® A Game Boy showdown with Tetris vs. the music charts
š¼ And a mid-show story you wonāt forget about Mr. T releasing a rap album for kids
This episode is all style, all substance, and all 80s.
š¢ Donāt forget to check out Episode 3 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, now available on Patreonāfeaturing powerful tracks that challenged the status quo and changed the world.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon to keep the memories spinning, and if you love the show, support us on Buy Me a Coffee to keep this 80s machine fueled!
š Turn it up and relive the music that defined a generation.
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This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we rewind to October 1, 1983āa moment when new wave, power ballads, retro flair, and synth-pop all collided in glorious, unforgettable harmony.
Weāve got Bonnie Tylerās thunderous #1 hit, Men Without Hatsā quirky dance revolution, and The Police delivering heartbreak in perfect harmonyānot once, but twice. Plus:
š¤ A surprise appearance from Frank Stallone (yes, really!)
š§ A dreamy saxophone slow-dance from Spandau Ballet
š¹ Billy Joel goes Motown
š Air Supply turns drama into an anthem
And of course, Laura Branigan, The Fixx, Talking Heads, Sheena Easton, and more.
āØ Plus, a reminder that Episode 3 of our Patreon-exclusive series, Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, is out now! Join us at Patreon.com/GenX80sCountdown to keep the music and the message alive.
šø Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon @GenX80sCountdown.
ā Support the show at BuyMeaCoffee.com/GenX80sTop20Countdownābecause caffeine fuels memory.
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Some songs make you dance. Some songs make you feel.
And some songs? Some change the world.
This series was originally a Patreon-exclusive, but right now, these songs are too important to keep behind a paywall.
Welcome to Part 1 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80sāa countdown of the most powerful, politically charged, and socially relevant songs of the decade.
From punk anthems to hip-hop manifestos, rock epics to pop songs with a message, these tracks shook the systemāand their messages still hit just as hard today.
Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, buy us a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com, because keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine. ā
š Turn it up, share it, and keep these voices alive.
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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdownāweāre rewinding to October 1, 1983ā¦
š„ Bonnie Tyler is going full power-ballad mode
šŗ Men Without Hats are dancing without rules
šø Stray Cats bring the rockabilly heat
ā¦ and somehow, Frank Stallone lands in the Top 10.
Plusāmixtape memories, Swatch watch trivia, and all the feels.
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The UK charts on December 4, 1981, were a perfect mix of innovation, nostalgia, and pure 80s magic.
This week, we count down 20 incredible tracks, featuring:
š¶ Queen and David Bowie teaming up for a legendary duet
š¶ The Human League leading the synthpop revolution
š¶ Soft Cell, OMD, and Ultravox bringing new wave brilliance
š¶ Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John, and Rod Stewart proving the legends were still on top
š¶ Julio Iglesias taking a Spanish-language ballad all the way to number one
This countdown is a time capsule of 1981āan era where music was changing, evolving, and setting the stage for the decade ahead.
š¢ Want even more? Over on Patreon, we just dropped Episode 2 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s! These are the songs that stood for something, shook the system, and still carry their message today.
š¢ Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodonāweāre keeping the 80s alive everywhere!
ā Love what we do? Support the show and fuel our caffeine addiction at Buy Me a Coffee!
š Turn it up and relive the music that made us!
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Itās time to travel back to December 5, 1981, when soft rock ballads, arena anthems, and new wave sounds were all battling it out for chart supremacy!
š§ This weekās Gen X 80s Countdown brings you Diana Ross reimagining a 50s classic, The Police blending new wave with reggae, Foreigner delivering one of the greatest power ballads ever, and Olivia Newton-John dominating the charts with a record-breaking smash hit!
š„ Plus, weāll revisit the launch of MTV and how it changed music forever, and weāll dive into the arcade craze of 1981 with a fun bit of trivia!
šø And donāt forgetāour exclusive Patreon series, Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, is going strong! Episode 2 drops this week, so join us at Patreon for deep-dive episodes on the songs that made a statement.
š² Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, buy us a coffee at Buy Me a Coffeeābecause keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine! ā
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March 10, 1989, had a little bit of everythingāand this week, weāre taking you back with another epic countdown of the UKās Top 20!
Weāve got Michael Jackson clapping back at the press, Donna Summer proving disco queens never fade, Poison making us all sing along, and the pop machine that was Jason Donovan ruling the charts.
š„ And donāt forget, our exclusive new Patreon series, The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s. Head over to Patreon for more deep-dive episodes.
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, weāre traveling back to March 11, 1989, a time when boy bands were rising, new jack swing was taking over, and rock legends were proving they still had what it takes.
š§ Get ready for Debbie Gibsonās chart-topping ballad, the boy band explosion of New Kids on the Block, and the dance-pop energy of Paula Abdul and Milli Vanilli. Plus, weāve got rock anthems from Guns Nā Roses and Rod Stewart, smooth R&B from Bobby Brown and Anita Baker, and a few surprises along the way.
š„ And donāt forget, our exclusive Patreon series, Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985, just wrapped up. If youāre a rock fan, head over to Patreon for more deep-dive episodes.
Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, buy us a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com, because keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine. ā
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This week, weāre doing something different and personalāa double-length special featuring my 40 favorite songs from the entire decade!
š„ Featuring:
šø Duran Duran š¤ Pat Benatar š Taylor Dayne š¬ Huey Lewis & The News š¤ Billy Idol š Michael Jackson
This is the ultimate 80s mixtapeāa mix of rock, pop, new wave, movie classics, and deep cuts that defined the greatest decade in music.
And donāt forgetāour Patreon-exclusive series kicks off next week with the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, so if youāre not on Patreon yet, nowās the time! Support us on BuyMeACoffee.com
š§ Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon to keep the 80s nostalgia alive!
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, weāre heading back to June 7, 1980āa time when the 70s were fading, and the 80s were kicking the door wide open.
š§ Weāve got Lipps, Inc. bringing the funk at Number 1, Paul McCartney proving Beatlemania never really ended, and Blondie, Bob Seger, and Elton John delivering the timeless classics we still love today.
Plus, weāll dive into the game-changing sounds of new wave, the ballads that broke our hearts, and the movie soundtracks that made history.
šø And BIG news for our Patreon fans. Our Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985 series just wrapped up, so if you havenāt heard the grand finale yet, nowās the time to catch up. Join us on Patreon for even more deep-dive episodes.
Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, buy us a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com ābecause keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine. ā
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Itās time to rewind to July 25, 1986, where the UK charts were packed with pop legends, new wave anthems, reggae grooves, and even a few surprises.
š§ This weekās countdown features:
š„ Madonna ā Papa Donāt Preach
šø Rod Stewart ā Every Beat of My Heart
š Bananarama ā Venus
š¤ UB40 ā Sing Our Own Song
š¤ Art of Noise & Max Headroom ā Paranoimia (Yes, THAT Max Headroom.)
As always, weāll dive into the stories behind the songs, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to Saturday mornings in the 80sāwhere cereal commercials were just as entertaining as cartoons.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and if you love the show, support us on Buy Me a Coffee.
š Bonus: Our Patreon-exclusive series is in full swing with Episode 4 of the Top 100 Rock Songs from 1985ācheck it out for even more deep dives into 80s rock history.
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, weāre heading back to July 26, 1986, when pop, rock, and movie soundtracks ruled the charts!
š§ Weāve got Peter Gabriel at Number 1 with the groundbreaking Sledgehammer, Kenny Loggins taking us into the Danger Zone, and Genesis, Madonna, and Janet Jackson keeping the hits coming. Plus, weāre diving into some of the most legendary 80s movie soundtracks, including The Karate Kid Part II, Short Circuit, and Top Gun!
Along the way, weāll break down the stories behind the hits, share some 80s trivia, and revisit an unforgettable summer at the movies.
Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, support us on Patreon for bonus contentālike our Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985 seriesāor buy us a coffee at BuyMeaCoffee.com to help keep the music alive!
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Time to rewind to September 8, 1989, when house music ruled the clubs, hair metal was still roaring, and pop stars dominated the airwaves!
š§ This weekās countdown features rock giants like Bon Jovi & Guns Nā Roses, pop legends like Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan, and dance anthems from Black Box & Starlight.
As always, weāll dive into the stories behind the hits, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to 1989āwhere the Game Boy was changing gaming forever.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and if you love the show, support us on Buy Me a Coffee!
š Bonus: Our Patreon-exclusive series is in full swing with Episode 3 of the Top 100 Rock Songs from 1985ācheck it out for more deep dives into 80s rock history!
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, weāre heading back to September 9, 1989, when pop, rock, R&B, and new jack swing ruled the charts!
Weāve got New Kids on the Block hanginā tough at Number 1, Paula Abdul bringing the attitude, Skid Row delivering one of the most powerful rock ballads of the decade, and Gloria Estefan, Madonna, and Cher proving why theyāre absolute legends.
Along the way, weāll dive into the stories behind the hits, share some fun 80s trivia, and talk about one of the biggest music scandals of all timeāthe Milli Vanilli controversy!
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, support us on Patreon for bonus contentālike our current series on the Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985āor buy us a coffee at Buy Me a Coffee to help keep the music alive!
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