Top Of The Pops: The Story Of 1985

[@neilvanjaarsveld3]

The British music were so good up until 86 it makes me cry..... Wanne go back!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Except there were a few more that snuck in before the 1990’s such as Transvision Vamp!

[@joelewishenry7886]

Let’s cry 😢 together.

[@15081972able]

Stone Roses, Then Jericho, Jesus and Mary chain, U2 with defining albums,

[@salfordian0076]

I wanna cry to…totps was essential

[@earlgrey691]

Yes..pop accountancy firm-S.A.W waiting in the wings to asset strip and corporatise the remains for the ashes of the decades new Mc-'music' era.

[@JohnQPublic345]

I grew up in America, but all my favorite 80s bands are Britt. I'm 57.

[@jamesnicholson2503]

I,think the 80s' music was out of this world outstanding!!!!

[@joethelion6016]

The 80's were absolutely the best decade to be young in. I was 18 when they started, perfect timing. Thanks Mum and Dad 💕💕

[@zeddeka]

How would you know how it was to be young in any other decade? everyone who ever lived thinks the time they were young in was best. It's being young that's magical, not the era you're young. The 80s were pretty grim if you look at them honestly. It's why the music was so vibrant - so much of the rest of the world was so awful and it was a form of escapism.

[@joethelion6016]

@@zeddeka I was also young in the 70's and still relatively young in the 90's and they weren't nearly as enjoyable. It's MY opinion of MY experience so . . . .

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@joethelion6016 Well said.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@zeddeka Pointless and snarky response. I think the eighties is when Thatcher destroyed the country and we are still living through the consequences today. Many would agree but others would not. It is a matter of opinion and interpretation. There were other things that were, arguably, better in the eighties than other decades, again it is down to people's experiences and views.

[@kelvynification]

@@eightiesmusic1984Yes! The destroyer of our future ‘Thatcher’ but most comments here are from people who were teenagers at the time. Too many other more positive distractions than politics and that’s what people remember. YES! A f*cking amazing time to be young enough to be a witness to what we lost in the fire before it burnt.

[@cappuccinoordeath]

Lived in the UK 84- 89. Feel so lucky to have been at Live Aid in 85. Best concert EVER.

[@dannywholuv]

I was born during live aid, in a hospital mind not at the concert 😅

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

You both rock. 🤘🏼

[@adrianlast195]

I was 19 and watched it at a mates on tv. Even when young that big a crowd would have done my head in. Glad you had a great time. Time has gone by so quick and I really begrudge it.

[@johnharvey4448]

Hammer To Fall, at Live Aid. Fortunate you.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Tragic to see this today upon hearing of the death of Janice Long. I was 15 in 1985 and obsessed with music, and still am, time permitting. She was a great presenter and her warmth shone through in all of her work. The vibrancy of her contributions to TOTP struck me when I watched this retrospective programme and it is even more apposite in the light of her sad passing. RIP.

[@johntyrer8418]

I knew her in her Radio Merseyside days; lovely lady.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@johntyrer8418 I grew up listening to Red Rose, Radio City and Radio 1. She was excellent at Radio 1 and would have been there much longer but for the egregious sexism of the time which saw her depart the station after giving birth as she recounted years later in an interview.

[@kevinhoughton9134]

She was one of the great presenters, DJ's etc., or what you want to call them. An era of talent gone, we've got Zoe Bollocks and Dermot O' Dreary now, I don't ever think I've ever seen a more boring person than Dermot, how he's got anywhere near where he is I'll never know.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@kevinhoughton9134 I switch over every time he appears on television. The pool of talent has never been that large but it has shrunk in the last twenty years.

[@kevinhoughton9134]

@@eightiesmusic1984 I hate the talentless p***k, he could put a glass eye to sleep.

[@christipping7094]

Pete Burns was gorgeous without the surgery. Rest easy Pete .

[@deco2gogo]

I moved from the US to live in London for a year in 1985, at age 14, and I remember every one of these songs. I've probably still got a few of my old Smash Hits mags and Duran Duran posters around somewhere:) RIP Pete and George!

[@keithfrance6191]

'She Sells Sanctuary' 'Love Like Blood ' ' How Soon Is Now' . Brilliant Indie Tunes from this year !

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Not "Indie" - they were all released on major labels. Try again, moron.

[@dechips]

@@TheMusicalElitist She Sells Sanctuary was on Beggars Banquet.

[@joethelion6016]

What a decade to be young. FANtastic 🎉 Bowie, Madness, The Police, Depeche Mode, Eurythmics, Queen, U2, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Smiths, The Cure, Human League, the music was utterly brilliant.

[@DJ-Daz]

The list could go on for pages. The only only things I don't miss... the fashion and Thatcher, and my parents trying desperately not to lose everything. The 80's were bleak, but the music will inspire musicians forever.🎼🎵🎶🎹

[@joethelion6016]

@@DJ-Daz Yeah Thatcher was a dragon I had a great time in the 80's. I'd just got a great new job, bought my first flat, bought my first car, went to lots of concerts including Live Aid. Best time of my life 🥳🥳

[@johnrichmond.4783]

@@DJ-Daz Ha! Still moaning about Thatcher? Of course you are.Poooor love! The 80s were fantastic and some just LOVED feeling left out and superior! Sitting in the kitchen while we all had a party! Cheer up! No-one took you seriously then, you should chill out now :)

[@DJ-Daz]

@@johnrichmond.4783 Obvious troll is obvious.

[@johnrichmond.4783]

@@DJ-Daz Wow! An aging Thatcher hating leftie who is thin skinned! Sounds like you fun at parties :) Oh...and BREXIT is the greatest Victory since 1945!!! HA HA HA :)

[@darrenhammond6384]

I came across this today for the first time because i was reminiscing about the good ole days in England and this particular year was a favorite of mine. I had left school,gone to college, drinking in the pubs , going to lots of parties and having so much fun. Life was so good and all i want to do is to be able to go back to that time and live it all again. I moved to Canada in 1999 and yes there have been some very special times, the birth of my Son being at the top of my list however, nothing will ever be as good as it was back then. The 80s were an amazing time to be growing up.

[@salfordian0076]

85 was an awesome year so many great songs plus Live Aid id do anything to go back

[@damianclarkeed6683]

1985 what a year for music and movies.

[@phuquoc3012]

The best of the best

[@frankie467]

1985 was good. I would argue that 1984 was better.

[@louisemartin6820]

Agreed 80s was a fabulous decade for music in general, loved top of the pops, if you were to ask me what’s in the chats in 2021 I would not have a clue lol 😂

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@frankie467 Agree. 1984 and 1985 were the best years for music of the decade in my view. I am 51 and still listening and never tire of it. Music means everything to me.

[@MikeGMcDermott]

God bless the late Janice Long and John Peel, two icons of Top Of The Pops and Radio 1 back in the day.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

They were also champions of fringe artists/musicians, getting a new wave of alternative music to the forefront

[@fluorosco]

I love Yhem two together. They always make Me smile

[@MultiKs22]

mikeGMc Dermott as a Irish guy when had tops of the pops showing here every Thursday night and i always admired those two presenters Janice long RIP and john peel. there were inseparable as presenters for top of the pops.

[@MsMRJames-ll9dh]

John Peel was a nonce

[@hateliberals2299]

70s & 80s best two decades ever clothes fashion & music👌👌best times ever👌👌best music ever👌👌super fantastic times👌👌super amazing memories👌👌👌👌

[@Shelsight]

Can’t believe we’re now watching this having lost John Peel and Janice Long way too early… But damn - what an amazing time that was for bands, music & videos. Every Thursday night on the BBC. Never missed it. (And my sister & I had our monthly copy of Smash Hits ready, so we knew the lyrics. Good times.)

[@indieshack4476]

Bonnie tyler still looks and sounds great & RIP Janice Long.

[@cymaz100]

One of the best years for music.....20 , my god what a time ❤

[@goody390]

Were has time gone wow I was 17 in 85 wondering if ill have kids lol now 5 kids later & a grandson i have my answer the 80s were just the best time to be a teenager I miss the 80s but videos like this just takes you back to happy times ✌😊👍

[@hopebgood]

Good for you.....er....goody! Finally, someone who can look back and SMILE about it. 😉👍

[@zeddeka]

How would you know it was the best time to be a teenager? Were you also a teenager in the 1960s, 1970s, 1990s and 2000s? I was a teenager in the 1980s myself. The music was good, but everything else was bloody awful.

[@goody390]

@@zeddeka you had a shit childhood then 🤣

[@ronanrogers4127]

RIP Pete...an absolute classic song, video and performance. Loved it!!

[@twilomix]

Was a good year for me

[@briancarr4607]

CRAP

[@veganfortheanimalsdee6637]

Utter shite

[@rotzfrosch0970]

Oh these times....I remember...I was 15 years old and London was so far away for me. I dreamed every night, the headphones of the Walkman on my head, to be there. There in London or New York. Great times, amazing and wonderful, colorfull and with a big diversity.

[@rabbit64sj91]

It was great fun, I was partying away in London, aged 21, in 1985. Very exciting times! 💞

[@emilyandersen8773]

I was 19 when I heard Paul Hardcastles Vietnam song nenenenene…”19”. Heard it in a club & said what was that, love it still to this today, to be in the 80s & the music was great!!! ❤💃🏿🇦🇺🪖

[@johnharvey4448]

So original. Even now.

[@carolecochrane8173]

RIP Janice long, a lovely bubbly lady. Janice will be sadly missed x

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Take me back! Now it's the 21st century and we've all got time machines I'll just go back to such a cool vibrant rich and stylish time.

[@sinistercharger]

19 was an amazing song from back then 😊

[@veganvocalist4782]

Awwwww John Peel , he was THE industry and the only one that gave a toss about hearing and listening to the tapes we sent in , he is an honoury musician , RESPECT

[@elpatodebenita7790]

Totaly agree john peel was the best a hug from punta alta argentine

[@mcadam5702]

He was also a pedo

[@fredbloggs8072]

Still miss they guy. Lovely bloke & an absolute legend.

[@garyz2043]

Met him at Reading festival one year,awesome guy! I think he was with Zoe ball,then again I was a bit off my head lol

[@Kitcat363]

Indeed John Peel was fabulous. The Cure, OMD, heard them first on his night show. I usually see you on Sapiens channel.😊

[@JC-yz1sf]

So crazy to watch this! As an American teen obsessed with British music I wish we could’ve seen these shows. I loved all of this (always a Duranie at heart first) but they introduced us American Duran fans to a brave new world! Thank God!! They saved us from the hell of Bruce Springsteen and Bonjovi ❤️🇬🇧

[@MacStoker]

you can find all these on youtube, they are all really good, we are up to 1990 atm. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZbWl56Ne9GtpbM thats 1980 to start you off ;-)

[@didwest1249]

Yep but as a Londoner I saw Brucie at Wembley 1985 brilliant but yes British music great

[@JC-yz1sf]

@@didwest1249 i guess grass is always greener..the allure and fantasy of life and people in England was way more attractive to me than some guy in ripped jeans and a t-shirt terribly screeching through his songs about godawful New Jersey Lol!

[@didwest1249]

@@JC-yz1sf it thinks like everything we all have good and bad music

[@didwest1249]

Oh yep but Brucie was brill in 85

[@handyandy6050]

RIP Janice, you were a pioneer!

[@DocDaddyKool-o8b]

1985 was the best ever for music, I was 18 that year many great memories.

[@amarjeetchand1825]

Theses days music never going to be the same again

[@tamarawiggall4457]

Loved, loved, loved the 80’s..💗best music ever!👌🏽

[@stuckintha90s]

So emotional watching this. Many faces and songs I haven't seen or heard in almost forty years

[@ericgeorge5483]

1985....FAB YEAR FOR MUSIC!!

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

i was 17 ....just passed my driving test ...great times

[@bobdobalina838]

Paul Hardcastle's 19 still sounds as fresh and Powerful as the day it came out. gives me goosebumps and brings tears everytime . . . still.

[@Chief_Brody]

no it doesn't.

[@ichhasseamerika]

@@Chief_Brody - get a life

[@keithbentley6081]

A load of shite.

[@mollybrolly4717]

YOU NEED TO HEAR AUSTRALIAN BAND REDGUM.. ONLY 19....THAT will break your heart 💔💔💔

[@johndonaldson3619]

Try b side 'Fly by night' it is timeless...give it a listen..it's still feels fresh

[@DukesMusic84]

A-Ha still gets you when it comes on. No matter where you are, you HAVE to go for that high note. It's just a fact of life. Special time in music

[@johnharvey4448]

And wonder what word he is singing.

[@brumman100]

Brilliant year for music , king love and pride, what a tune

[@56postoffice]

*Rest In Paradise-* to both John Peel and the recently departed Janice Long.

[@kkly27]

I was glued to the TV when Take on Me came on. At 5 years old lol

[@patriciab.7469]

I was 10 😊💞 love them since then...

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

I was -18 when that song came out

[@melciveng]

Special shoutout to Pete Burns’ plastic surgeon, presumably now working as a binman somewhere.

[@JohnDoe-np6fx]

Why? Pete got what he wanted. Supply and demand.

[@rebeccaselley]

Poor Pete, he was a handsome man before all the surgery. Body dysmorphia is a horrible thing

[@rebeccaselley]

@@JohnDoe-np6fx What like suppurating lips and and early death? ☮️

[@ca9968]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@MillieonaVespa]

He is dead ?

[@Rachael121]

So many people no longer with us. So blessed to have been around at this time

[@johnclifford1537]

Living here in Australia we were often a few months behind the UK songs so they enjoyed a second lease of life. I remember even then Kayleigh by Marillion being a massive UK hit and waiting for it to be a smash here. Still waiting 36 years on !!

[@racketman2u]

yeah, but look at the great aussie pub bands at the time; Chisel, Crawl, Icehouse, INXS; hell no wonder the BeeGees had to go to the USA to find fans.

[@danniifan3115]

@@racketman2u Yes there were lots of Australian/NZ bands that the international market never even saw. Ie Boom Crash Opera, Chantoozies, Jenny Morris etc too.

[@mattjackson9859]

In my job I notice a lot of Kayleighs born in the mid to late 80s - dad's probably a Marillion fan!

[@lukei6255]

True. I visited Australia in the 80s. Not only was the music late, but there were very few choices. Many bands were unknown, radio played terrible songs, clubs also. It was only some mixture of the UK and the US music with very mediocre Australian music. The best bands left Australia like Real Life.

[@jessicajujubean5004]

The 80s was an era with lots of panic and hysteria. I love how they dont ignore this.

[@Wearenotreallyhere]

Despite recessions and unemployment I don’t think we ever realised how great the 80s were at the time, ditto the 90s and it all goes pretty much downhill from then on!

[@darrelgarard7014]

i remember paul hardcastle and that particular track.a man ahead of his time.

[@andyplankton1205]

He made sampling a thing, others had done it before, but he made it visible, what you can do with a sample…you need the tune to go with it still, but he made people aware of what was possible.

[@DukesMusic84]

I also thought King were underrated, those heavy synths on Love and Pride and the big hook that still gets me every time.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

One of my favourite bands to this day, especially the second album Bitter Sweet. Not one weak song on it. They owned 1985 with several TOTP appearances.

[@davebeat]

Rocking All Over The World what a perfect song to kick off Live Aid.

[@shspurs1342]

Live AID one of the biggest scams of all time ever Bob geldof and the rest of the evil B*stards should be in jail.

[@CalopsitaVanderbilt1911]

@@shspurs1342 why?

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

@@CalopsitaVanderbilt1911 use your fucking imagination

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@CalopsitaVanderbilt1911 Are you serious? Think about it. What would you prefer? Empty Rooms by Gary Moore as the perfect start to a concert in a packed stadium and what was dubbed the global jukebox?

[@CalopsitaVanderbilt1911]

@@eightiesmusic1984 fair enough

[@pit_stop77]

So many memories, my teenage songs

[@andylikesstuffchannel]

I was 9/10 years old this was my life back then as a child in England great music didn't think anything else

[@danfrost3043]

Great year for all kind's of music. I loved Dead Or Alive, Pete Burns was awesome.

[@MichaelCotton-c3r]

Yep 80s was the best era for music no doubt.never forget it.lets have more.yippee

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Best music year of the 80s. The 80s: _Lived ‘em. Loved ‘em. Miss ‘em._

[@bouillonjules2]

Loved Janice Long and Lennie Henry. Did a sponsored run back in 1985 in Battersea Park, London where they both were. Love these guys xx

[@exerciserelax8719]

Wish TOTP would have let artists perform live. Imagine all the great live versions of these legendary songs that we could have had!

[@a.jlondon9039]

Not really. They would not have their sound guys with them. Look at the stage. It would be a mess.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

You couldn’t trust the artists. They were known for pulling nonsense even while miming lol

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Most of them couldn't even sing, they were awful.

[@stephenowens3687]

A few bands did play live, Iron maiden for one. Most of the performers couldn't play at all, or couldn't play well enough to do it live.

[@Dalabombana]

They had on occasion with unpredictable results, the rest were mostly electronic bands throughout 80’s. I liked Nirvana’s F - you by butchering Smells Like Teen Spirit, in 1991, on purpose.

[@wobblertv8083]

Hangin on a string, loose ends ...Absolute class 😊

[@russellnewton6660]

Peel and Long were great broadcasters, gave me many happy hours.

[@christinethornhill]

Incredible footage here, some id never seen before now. The story of 19 , particularly intriguing. Electronica revolution 🙌 🙌 🙌

[@bigfatpear]

1986 was pretty much the end of that great 80's sound.

[@mikerochburns4104]

I'd go so far as to say 1987. But you're right, beyond that it has been recycled shite, and the music today? holy shit dude!!!!!!

[@barrydavid6634]

no the whole decade had the most awesome music 1980 - 1989 sorry but you're wrong

[@1989NickyD]

@bigfatpear: Agreed, that was when Pet Shop Boys arrived on the scene. Can't stand Tennant's drab, monotone voice.

[@larryronkq586]

@@barrydavid6634 NOOOO WAY The FANTASTIC 70s was , 8 OF THE TOP 25 Biggest selling L-ps in the USA Are from the 70s NIGHt NIGHT And besides that The 80s would not have been so good with out so many 70s Cover songs from QUITE RIOTS Come feel the Noize Original Slade , smoking in the boys room MOTLY CREW THE The original By Browns vile Station from the 70s . AT least 100 songs that the 80s did were 70s songs 1st,

[@kimgrant3879]

Stock aitken and waterman ruined it all

[@ChristineCAlb1]

Anybody else get chills whenever Bonnie Tyler sings?

[@louisehampson9510]

I do

[@forestfire1232]

@@mrjgm7340 he’s didn’t ask if you didn’t. He asked if you did

[@IngaFrid]

@@forestfire1232, it's still a yes or no question. 😂

[@forestfire1232]

@@IngaFrid no it’s a yes question

[@IngaFrid]

@@forestfire1232, no such thing exists. :)

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

Two of my long-term favourite albums came out in this year. While neither of them had "hits" at the time, they both contained classics that are absolute bangers. August saw the Head On The Door by The Cure with In-Between Days & Close To Me October saw Love by The Cult released, with Rain and She Sells Sanctuary. Both albums also contain non-singles that are just as good now, some 37 years hence

[@timdyer5903]

The Cult Brother Wolf Sister Moon..

[@JF-kv1gm]

Yes, bought them both!! Saw the Cult at Cardiff Uni...came away from the mosh pit with bruises in places I didn't know I had! The Waterboys' "This is the Sea" is also a favourite album of mine from that year.

[@68Warpigs]

I'm so glad my youth was spent in the 80's and 90's I know it's a cliche but kids today really don't know what they missed.

[@judithtaylor4767]

Me too

[@zeddeka]

You sound exactly like my grandparents back in the 80s saying how miserable our generation was compared to theirs. It's amazing how some people get so unpleasant to the young as they get older. The 80s were actually a pretty horrible decade for the young in many ways. I think it's incredibly patronising, and often incorrect, yo imply today's young somehow "missed something" by not being in the post industrial greyness of the 80s

[@thedangler1754]

A great era/time to grow up in so many ways, there are times I wish I could re-visit! 😃😃

[@hpoonis2010]

Shakey was the man of the charts during that time. Every time a single was released it was almost guaranteed to be a hit.

[@slaterslater5944]

Ely boy! Ask Philip Schofield :-)

[@groovygraham]

Janice and John. TOTPs magic duo. R.I.P xx

[@-Wolfgang-.]

In my humble opinion everyone of us has his own favorite decade of music, mostly in the time of growing up, first attempts and falling in love with girls and so on…. So I had the best memories with beat music, flower power, Easy Rider and Woodstock…. The youth was our best time, wasn‘t it ?

[@mozdickson]

One tune, so briefly featured, stands out head and shoulders from this crowd ----- How Soon is Now? The Smiths. What a sound, Johnny Marr's guitar...

[@christopherdale7017]

Thanks so much for this bit of nostalgia so great memories their.

[@carolball5764]

The Brilliant “Hounds of Love “ by Kate Bush .. what an amazing album…

[@philfoster8789]

... Yet absolutely no mention of it or her genius! (Okay, 29:38-30:28 - but that was just an instrumental section from "Cloudbusting".) However, we heard lots of opinions from Pete Waterman... "The Story of 1985"??? I suspect you've come to your own conclusions, Carol!

[@onlyme219]

I was 19, in Blackpool and all I know is everyone I knew, and I had money in their pocket and loved it. My dad bought his council house for £8,000. I'm not ignoring the misery of other towns under the Thatcher years, I'm just stating it wasn't doom and gloom for everyone. I loved it, including all the diverse music. I love pop, go sue me :)

[@royarguello8509]

That 27 minute mark. She still has it. Spectacular. 👍

[@lifeisgood3386]

Awwwww if only we could turn back time 80s my best years so 😢 its gone.

[@nicholasleow4749]

Wonderful video. They were so gorgeous, stylish, and charming! A nostalgic and memorable trip down memory lane...

[@rabbit64sj91]

Oh to be 21 again! Great times! 💞

[@darrenmorgan870]

Bonnie Tyler what an 80s main stay, I think she's even more beautiful as she ages.

[@racmaxcam7904]

Bonnie Tyler WOW, still looking great with an amazing voice . Anyone under the age of 30 reading this go back to any year in the 80's, turn the volume up and enjoy. We all looked daft in our outfits most of us could not dance to save ourselves. One thing sticks out, we didn't care all we did was have a great CRAIC. To all of the artists, dj's, sound people, back stage staff and roadies all of you helped make the 80's the best time. Thank You :}

[@maisonmallninja]

had to stop and leave a comment- i backed the video up to listen to her sing it in the interview portion again!

[@didwest1249]

My dad had 2 sound effects records from bbc my highlight of the week when he put it on through headphones especially the port Cullis gates slamming and electric storm 46 years ago

[@rebeccaselley]

John Peel, Rest In Power and Peace ☮️

[@KingofBlingham]

Read up, he was a nonce like the rest of them

[@steerpike66]

Bonny looks brilliant. The LA blonde glam combined with her luvvly Welsh accent and 'allo mum' character is a complete winner. Ordinary glamour, any girl at the chipshop could be her, it inspires.

[@veganvocalist4782]

yep ;D

[@BreezyE-d3n]

Never realized she was Welsh, I'd always assumed she was American

[@susannem3526]

These were the days of celebrities taking the Concorde to and fro, over the Atlantic. Very glamorous.

[@aboutthemetal8783]

I remember when it mattered if your favourite band appeared on top of the pop's, I'm glad to say I got to see iron maiden get to number one with bring your daughter to the slaughter, and at the same time anthrax were in the top 20 I think with got the time. It's crazy how much time has changed the way music reaches people.

[@gasgaslex_photos]

Never heard of King in Australia but Annie Lennox was amazing

[@garypritchett8136]

Loose Ends, one of the many highlights of the 80’s, just class!!

[@inspirationalaries]

Paul Hardcastle's '19', Duran Duran's 'A view to a Kill' and 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits - all perfect for MTV.

[@robertkomeda8742]

Pop of the tops! Gorgeous document... 🙌🏻

[@hongkongfueynz3071]

Pete Burns was really attractive before all of his surgery, it’s sad he felt the need to do that to himself.

[@benraaphorst5646]

My favorite decade 🤩🤩🤩

[@gingerwoods616]

Not mentioned on this show but Bryan Adams's Reckless was the best album of 85, well it was for me! Had some great singles and no rubbish.

[@yossarian6799]

Meanwhile, in South Africa, European acts were making inroads. The Italodiscotastic Silver Pozzoli was topping the chart. Alphaville and Modern Talking became two of the bigger acts on radio and we first saw Sandra, who went on to outsell Madonna in the sunny republic. Billy Ocean's "Loverboy" was the country's top-selling single of the year.

[@timsplanet2]

I hope no bands were touring. Apartheid was disgusting

[@FedericoDLP]

There was so much to choose from in the 80's and now songs which sound all the same with auto-tune.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Hey Soniques back 😀, these were great Sonique and you sing these really well.. Debbie was my childhood crush 😍 💞

[@jamesrobert4106]

I was 10 and the music in hindsight was EPIC.

[@Ricksta66]

I've really enjoyed this trip back into time, thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@jamesnicholson2503]

The style council,outstanding,Paul Weller brilliant singer,and with the jam.I love listening to him.

[@russellnewton6660]

I remember the miners strike so well…..I was there, yep I’m old.

[@geraldthesaint5457]

Oh my god Bonnie Tyler FANTASTIC. Pete Burns I’ll love you forever.

[@raspberrymojitogirldec]

Much love 80s tunes

[@fluorosco]

Bonnie Tyler... you all looked awesome and sounded better than anything You and Duran Duran have not changed ❤

[@LD-bv1pm]

So nice to see JL and JP having fun together.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Admit it I’m not the only one who missed the 80’s lol. You know you miss the 80’s and if you had a chance to go back you’d do almost anything for that chance. Lol Who else loved the 80’s?

[@zeddeka]

Not really. The vast majority of it was utterly tedious. So many people have forgotten what life was actually like. They seem to imagine they lived in Top of the Pops. It was the era of utter boredom for the most part. Kids TV had shows like "Why Don't You" were specifically marketed to give kids ideas on something to do to alleviate the utter tedium. Remember the theme tune? "Why don't you just switch off your television set and go out and do something less boring instead?"

[@stingray4real]

RIP John Peel and Janice Long.

[@gemini802]

And her brother Keith Chegwin