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1982 in Review: A Retrospective Journey Through Time
1982 was a year of triumphs and tribulations for the United Kingdom. From the Falklands War to the...
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1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
As the ‘greed is good’ excesses of the 1980s peaked, a shifting mood pointed towards the emergence of a more progressive, multi-cultural nation amidst lingering divisions.
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Ecstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’s 1980s Rave Revolution
The late 1980s saw an explosion of underground rave culture fuelled by acid house music and the...
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1989 in Review: The End of an Era
As the 1980s drew to a close, Britain stood at a crossroads socially and culturally. The conservatism of the Thatcher era still held, but cracks were appearing
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Notting Hill Carnival: Celebrating a Remarkable Journey
Notting Hill Carnival is now Europe’s largest street festival and a world-famous symbol of...
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“Walking on Sunshine” Igniting Dance Floors in 1980s UK Clubs
“Walking on Sunshine” was released in 1982, and it became a massive hit in England’s urban dance clubs.
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Black Monday – Reliving Britain’s Devastating 1987 Stock Market Crash
The stock market crash of October 1987, known infamously as Black Monday, had a seismic impact on...
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The Rebellious Spirit of “Karma Chameleon” and Its Influence
From its opening salvo of elastic bass throbs and swaggering Boy George intonations, “Karma Chameleon” announced itself as a ridiculously infectious slab of polychromatic pop euphoria. Propelled by an impeccably slick and airtight groove that fused Motown swing with a distinctly English music hall flair…
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Big Hair, Bold Prints: Iconic Fashion Trends That Dominated Britain in the 80s
The Glorious Excess of 80s StyleWhen we think back to the fashion trends of the 1980s, vivid images of big, voluminous hairstyles, brightly colored clothing with bold and dynamic prints, and an overal…
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1980 in Review: New Decade, New Reality
1980 saw Britain seeking a new identity amid lingering unrest & economic woes, yet resilience endured. Thatcher pressed on with divisive plans as post-punk evolved into New Wave sounds. Despite tensions, patriotism swelled as the SAS ended the embassy siege.
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Motown Greatest Hits
2019 marks the 60th year of MOTOWN, widely regarded as the greatest, most successful and best-loved record label in music and to commemorate this landmark anniversary Motown will be issuing a brand new Greatest Hits compilation featuring 60 tracks from across their enormously influential and remarkable history.
The 3CD version of the album features legendary Motown artists including The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5 and Lionel Richie.
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