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The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moyet – An 80s Vocal Legend Remembered
Born Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet on 18 June 1961 in Billericay, Essex, this future icon grew up in a modest, working-class family.
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1987 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
The year 1987 proved to be a tumultuous yet remarkable period for the United Kingdom, filled with both tribulations and triumphs that reshaped the nation.
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ELO, Electric Light Orchestra: Timeless Genius
Ah, the Electric Light Orchestra, or ELO for short. They’re a British rock band that has...
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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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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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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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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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