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Dancefloor Dominance and Artistic Height...
1975: When Britain Seemed to be Falling ...
1977 in Review: Jubilee and Jubilation
1989 in Review: The End of an Era
1988 in Review: Changing of the Guard
Dire Straits “Telegraph Road”: A Masterp...
1973 in Review: Turmoil and Triumph
1972 in Review: Transition and Turmoil i...
1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in Britis...
1970 in Review: Upheaval and Uncertainty
1986 in Review: Hard Times and High Achi...
1985 in Review: Pride and Heartbreak
1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
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1983 in Review: Optimism Returns
1969 in Review: Giant Leaps and New Fron...
1966 in Review: A Landmark Year for Brit...
The Pioneering 70s Progressive Rock Band...
British Women Singers Revolutionised Mus...
Ecstasy-Fueled Acid House: Britain’...
Mods vs Rockers: Britain’s 1960s P...
The Unparalleled Artistry of Alison Moye...
The Power of Motown and Its Cultural Imp...
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.
Read MoreMods vs Rockers: Britain’s 1960s Powerful Youth Cult Clashes
Mods vs Rockers: Britain’s 1960s Youth Cult Clashes
In the early 1960s, Britain’s youth broke into two sharply opposed subcultures – the mods and the rockers.
Read More1979 Unwrapped: A Pivotal Year in British History
As the tumultuous 1970s ended, Britain stood at the cusp of a new era. This was the year 1979 when Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s first female Prime Minister
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreEcstasy-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...
Read More1983 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.
Read MoreBritish Women Singers Revolutionised Music in the Breakthrough 1980s
The 1980s represented an earthquake in the British music industry as courageous, gifted women...
Read More1984 in Review: Conflict and Controversy
1984 saw signs of economic recovery and cultural excitement after years of recession. Musically, British pop and rock surged worldwide.
Read MoreThe Pioneering 70s Progressive Rock Bands that Broke Down Boundaries
In the early 1970s, a wave of extraordinarily ambitious British rock groups emerged to take the...
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.
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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.
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