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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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Dancing on the Ceiling: Boy Bands in 1980s Britain
During the 1980s, a new wave of carefully crafted, dance-oriented pop groups known as “boy bands”...
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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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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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Dire Straits “Telegraph Road”: A Masterpiece of the 80s?
As a young adult in the UK in the ‘80s, I always had a soft spot for Dire Straits and I’d have to say one of my absolute favourite tracks has to be their epic song “Telegraph Road.”
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British Women Singers Revolutionised Music in the Breakthrough 1980s
The 1980s represented an earthquake in the British music industry as courageous, gifted women...
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Dancefloor Dominance and Artistic Heights:1985’s Monumental Year in British Music
1985 represented a pinnacle for UK music’s artistic innovation. Synthesised dance-pop, slick funk, and powerful rock anthems, British artists resonated globally.
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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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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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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
Britain in flux under Thatcher. Economy overhauling painfully as traditional industries decline, driving North-South divide & racial tensions. But UK retains global cultural clout through rock music & blockbusters. Royal baby William sparks optimism, as does unlikely FA Cup winners Blackpool.
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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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