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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.”
Read MoreDancefloor 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More1985 in Review: Pride and Heartbreak
The year 1985 proved to be a rollercoaster of both triumph and tragedy for Britain. As the economy prospered and the cultural prominence of the UK surged.
Read More1986 in Review: Hard Times and High Achievements
1986 proved a turbulent year for Britain, with economic uncertainty and political conflicts, yet also marked by uplifting cultural & sporting accomplishments.
Read More1988 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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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.