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Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone—because 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 decade—with lyrics that still resonate today.
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🔊 Turn it up and keep the fight alive!
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The UK charts were electric on September 30, 1983—a vibrant mix of genres, shifting sounds, and timeless icons. This week’s countdown is a ride through everything that made the early 80s unforgettable.
🎶 New Order brought the future with “Blue Monday”
🎶 Culture Club lit up the top spot with “Karma Chameleon”
🎶 David Bowie, UB40, Paul Young, Genesis, and Soft Cell all make powerful appearances
🎶 And a few unexpected gems from Monyaka, Ryan Paris, and Modern Romance add extra flavor to this unforgettable chart
Plus, we’ve got: ✨ An unbelievable (but true!) trivia break about McDonald’s rap videos
🎮 A Game Boy showdown with Tetris vs. the music charts
📼 And a mid-show story you won’t forget about Mr. T releasing a rap album for kids
This episode is all style, all substance, and all 80s.
📢 Don’t forget to check out Episode 3 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, now available on Patreon—featuring powerful tracks that challenged the status quo and changed the world.
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🔊 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, 1983—a moment when new wave, power ballads, retro flair, and synth-pop all collided in glorious, unforgettable harmony.
We’ve got Bonnie Tyler’s thunderous #1 hit, Men Without Hats’ quirky dance revolution, and The Police delivering heartbreak in perfect harmony—not once, but twice. Plus:
🎤 A surprise appearance from Frank Stallone (yes, really!)
🎧 A dreamy saxophone slow-dance from Spandau Ballet
🎹 Billy Joel goes Motown
💔 Air Supply turns drama into an anthem
And of course, Laura Branigan, The Fixx, Talking Heads, Sheena Easton, and more.
✨ 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.
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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 80s—a 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 system—and 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. ☕
🔊 Turn it up, share it, and keep these voices alive.
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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown—we’re rewinding to October 1, 1983…
💥 Bonnie Tyler is going full power-ballad mode
🕺 Men Without Hats are dancing without rules
🎸 Stray Cats bring the rockabilly heat
… and somehow, Frank Stallone lands in the Top 10.
Plus—mixtape 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:
🎶 Queen and David Bowie teaming up for a legendary duet
🎶 The Human League leading the synthpop revolution
🎶 Soft Cell, OMD, and Ultravox bringing new wave brilliance
🎶 Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John, and Rod Stewart proving the legends were still on top
🎶 Julio Iglesias taking a Spanish-language ballad all the way to number one
This countdown is a time capsule of 1981—an era where music was changing, evolving, and setting the stage for the decade ahead.
📢 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.
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🔊 Turn it up and relive the music that made us!
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It’s 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!
🎧 This week’s 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!
🔥 Plus, we’ll revisit the launch of MTV and how it changed music forever, and we’ll dive into the arcade craze of 1981 with a fun bit of trivia!
🎸 And don’t forget—our 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.
📲 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 Coffee—because keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine! ☕
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March 10, 1989, had a little bit of everything—and this week, we’re taking you back with another epic countdown of the UK’s Top 20!
We’ve 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.
🔥 And don’t 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, we’re 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.
🎧 Get ready for Debbie Gibson’s 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, we’ve got rock anthems from Guns N’ Roses and Rod Stewart, smooth R&B from Bobby Brown and Anita Baker, and a few surprises along the way.
🔥 And don’t forget, our exclusive Patreon series, Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985, just wrapped up. If you’re 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. ☕
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This week, we’re doing something different and personal—a double-length special featuring my 40 favorite songs from the entire decade!
🔥 Featuring:
🎸 Duran Duran 🎤 Pat Benatar 💃 Taylor Dayne 🎬 Huey Lewis & The News 🤘 Billy Idol 👑 Michael Jackson
This is the ultimate 80s mixtape—a mix of rock, pop, new wave, movie classics, and deep cuts that defined the greatest decade in music.
And don’t forget—our Patreon-exclusive series kicks off next week with the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, so if you’re not on Patreon yet, now’s the time! Support us on BuyMeACoffee.com
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to June 7, 1980—a time when the 70s were fading, and the 80s were kicking the door wide open.
🎧 We’ve 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, we’ll dive into the game-changing sounds of new wave, the ballads that broke our hearts, and the movie soundtracks that made history.
🎸 And BIG news for our Patreon fans. Our Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985 series just wrapped up, so if you haven’t heard the grand finale yet, now’s 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 —because keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine. ☕
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It’s 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.
🎧 This week’s countdown features:
🔥 Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach
🎸 Rod Stewart – Every Beat of My Heart
💃 Bananarama – Venus
🎤 UB40 – Sing Our Own Song
🤖 Art of Noise & Max Headroom – Paranoimia (Yes, THAT Max Headroom.)
As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the songs, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to Saturday mornings in the 80s—where 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.
🔊 Bonus: Our Patreon-exclusive series is in full swing with Episode 4 of the Top 100 Rock Songs from 1985—check it out for even more deep dives into 80s rock history.
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to July 26, 1986, when pop, rock, and movie soundtracks ruled the charts!
🎧 We’ve 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, we’re diving into some of the most legendary 80s movie soundtracks, including The Karate Kid Part II, Short Circuit, and Top Gun!
Along the way, we’ll 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 content—like our Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985 series—or 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!
🎧 This week’s countdown features rock giants like Bon Jovi & Guns N’ Roses, pop legends like Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan, and dance anthems from Black Box & Starlight.
As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to 1989—where 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!
🔊 Bonus: Our Patreon-exclusive series is in full swing with Episode 3 of the Top 100 Rock Songs from 1985—check it out for more deep dives into 80s rock history!
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to September 9, 1989, when pop, rock, R&B, and new jack swing ruled the charts!
We’ve got New Kids on the Block hangin’ 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 they’re absolute legends.
Along the way, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, share some fun 80s trivia, and talk about one of the biggest music scandals of all time—the 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 content—like our current series on the Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985—or buy us a coffee at Buy Me a Coffee to help keep the music alive!
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It’s time to rewind to February 20, 1981, when rock, new wave, funk, and a little bit of novelty magic collided on the UK charts!
🎧 This week’s countdown is packed with legends—John Lennon, Blondie, Phil Collins, Madness, and Dire Straits—along with some surprises, like the rockabilly swagger of The Stray Cats and the powerhouse glam comeback of Slade. Plus, the infamous Number 1 hit that blocked Ultravox’s Vienna from the top spot!
As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the songs, test your 80s knowledge with some trivia breaks, and take a trip back to the golden age of arcades in our mid-show segment.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and if you’re loving the countdowns, support the show on Buy Me a Coffee!
🔊 Bonus: Our Patreon-exclusive series is in full swing with Episode 2 of the Top 100 Rock Songs from 1985—check it out for even more deep dives into the greatest rock tracks of the decade!
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re taking you back to February 21, 1981, when the charts were packed with everything from new wave and soft rock to disco and country crossovers.
🎧 We’ve got Dolly Parton working hard at 9 to 5, Blondie bringing hip-hop into the mainstream with Rapture, John Lennon delivering heartfelt ballads, and Kool & The Gang getting us on our feet with Celebration!
Along the way, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, throw in some 80s trivia, and share a nostalgic memory that will take you right back to the magic of the early 80s.
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 exclusive bonus content—like our current series on the Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985—or buy us a coffee at Buy Me a Coffee dot com, slash Gen X 80s Countdown to help keep the music alive!
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Step back to November 24, 1985, as we count down the UK’s Top 20 hits of the week! This episode is packed with unforgettable tracks, from Wham!’s I’m Your Man to Whitney Houston’s Saving All My Love for You, and Queen’s anthemic One Vision.
🎧 Relive the magic with the stories behind the hits, fun 80s trivia—including the year that gave us the Nintendo Entertainment System—and plenty of nostalgic vibes.
And don’t forget to check out our Patreon page for exclusive bonus episodes, like the Top 100 Rock Songs of 1985, live now! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and support the show with Buy Me a Coffee to keep the 80s alive.
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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re rewinding to November 30, 1985, to relive the hits that dominated the charts! From Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin’s emotional Separate Lives to Starship’s iconic We Built This City, this episode is packed with nostalgia.
Discover the stories behind these unforgettable songs and the artists who made them legends. Plus, we’ll share some 80s trivia and a fun nostalgic story about the magic of movie soundtracks from the decade.
Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes fun. And if you love the show, support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com.
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Travel back to February 5, 1983, as we count down the UK’s Top 20 hits of the week! This episode is packed with timeless tracks, from Men at Work’s iconic Down Under to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean and Phil Collins’ Motown-inspired You Can’t Hurry Love.
We’ll explore the stories behind the songs, share fun 80s trivia—including the world’s first Rubik’s Cube Championship—and relive the magic of an unforgettable year in music.
🎧 Plus, discover our Patreon-exclusive episodes for even more charts and genres, like the Top 20 Latin Tracks from August 13, 1988, live now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and support the show with Buy Me a Coffee. Let’s keep the 80s alive, one countdown at a time!
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