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Travel back to August 14, 1988, as we count down the UKās Top 20 hits of the week! This episode is packed with unforgettable tracks, from Yazzās uplifting The Only Way Is Up to Kylie Minogueās dancefloor favorite The Loco-Motion, and Iron Maidenās epic The Evil That Men Do.
Weāll bring you colorful stories behind the hits, fun 80s UK trivia, and a mid-show memory that will have you reminiscing about the quirkiest moments of the decade. Plus, donāt forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and fuel our caffeine addiction with Buy Me a Coffee. Don't forget to subscribe to our exclusive Patreon page for members-only content.
š§ Relive the magic of 1988ālisten now on your favorite podcast app!
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Letās roll back to August 13, 1988, and relive the Top 20 hits that made the late 80s unforgettable! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, weāre diving into a chart packed with iconic tracks from Whitney Houston, Guns Nā Roses, George Michael, and Steve Winwood.
š§ Discover the stories behind these hits, the artists who brought them to life, and the moments that made them legendary. Plus, weāll share fun 80s trivia, a nostalgic story about mixtapes, and plenty of reasons to keep dancing.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for exclusive content, and donāt forget to support the show at Buy Me a Coffee.com/GenX80sCountdown. Follow our Patreon for exclusive, member-only podcasts! Letās keep the 80s aliveāone hit at a time!
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Step back to June 7, 1987, as we count down the UKās Top 20 hits of the week! From Whitney Houstonās iconic I Wanna Dance With Somebody to George Michaelās provocative I Want Your Sex and U2ās I Still Havenāt Found What Iām Looking For, this episode is packed with unforgettable tracks and 80s nostalgia.
Weāll also dive into some quirky 80s UK trivia, share a hilarious mid-show story, and keep the energy high with colorful intros and fun transitions. Donāt miss the magicālisten now on your favorite podcast app!
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Step back into the neon glow of the 80s! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, weāre rewinding to June 6, 1987, to relive the unforgettable tracks that topped the charts. From Whitney Houstonās dance-floor anthem I Wanna Dance with Somebody to Kim Wildeās electrifying You Keep Me Hanginā On, this countdown is packed with the music that defined a generation.
š§ Plus, weāll dive into the stories behind the songs, share some fun 80s trivia, and even revisit the magic of our first concert memories. Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for more nostalgia, and donāt forget to fuel our 80s obsession by buying us a coffee at Buy Me a Coffee.com/GenX80sCountdown. Letās keep the 80s aliveāone hit at a time!
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The curtain rises on the grand finale! In this second half of our New Yearās special, Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown reveals the Top 25 Songs from 80s Films. From the poignant Against All Odds by Phil Collins to the romantic duet After All by Peter Cetera and Cher, this countdown features the most unforgettable tracks and moments from 80s movies.
š§ With stories, trivia, and heartfelt reflections to close out 2024 and welcome 2025, this episode is more than a countdownāitās a celebration. Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for more behind-the-scenes fun, and letās toast to an amazing year ahead!
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Lights, camera, nostalgia! In this first of a special two-part New Yearās countdown, Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown brings you the Top 50 Songs from 80s Filmsāstarting with 50 through 26. From Hazel OāConnorās Will You in Breaking Glass to Jennifer Hallās Ice Cream Days in Bright Lights, Big City, these iconic tracks remind us why the 80s ruled both the charts and the box office.
š§ Plus, we dive into the stories behind the songs and the movies that made them legendary, with plenty of fun 80s trivia to keep the vibes alive. Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for more nostalgia, and grab your popcornāitās time to relive the magic!
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Get ready to deck the halls and crank up the nostalgia! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, weāre bringing you a special Christmas episode featuring the Top 40 Christmas songs of the 80s. From Wham!ās Last Christmas to Band Aidās Do They Know Itās Christmas?, and even Run-DMCās Christmas in Hollis, this episode is packed with the holiday hits that made the 80s magical.
š§ Plus, weāll sprinkle in fun trivia about Christmas in the 80s and share some festive stories thatāll make you laugh, smile, and maybe even shed a nostalgic tear.
Donāt miss this ultimate Christmas countdown! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Mastodon, and Bluesky @GenX80sCountdown for more exclusive holiday content. Letās keep the spirit of the 80s aliveāone Christmas hit at a time! šš¶
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Travel back to December 12, 1982, as we count down the UKās Top 20 hits of the week! From Culture Clubās soulful Time (Clock of the Heart) to Madnessās unforgettable Our House and Renee and Renatoās holiday classic Save Your Love, this episode is packed with 80s magic.
Plus, weāve got quirky 80s trivia, a laugh-out-loud mid-show story, and plenty of retro vibes to keep you grooving. Search Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and now Mastodon and relive the sounds of 1982!
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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, weāre rewinding to December 11, 1982, to revisit the unforgettable tracks that topped the charts. From Toni Basilās cheer-tastic 'Mickey' to Marvin Gayeās smooth 'Sexual Healing', and Totoās iconic 'Africa', this countdown is packed with classics that defined the decade.
š§ Plus, weāll sprinkle in fun 80s trivia, share a hilarious anecdote about school dance mishaps, and relive all the moments that made this week in 1982 so special.
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Get ready to hit the dance floor with this special episode of Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK! Weāre counting down the Top 30 Dance & Club Hits of the 80s from the UK. From Chicās disco anthem Le Freak to Michael Jacksonās The Way You Make Me Feel, this episode is packed with the tracks that lit up dance floors across the decade.
Plus, weāve got fun 80s trivia, a laugh-out-loud story, and plenty of nostalgia to keep you grooving. Search Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown now and join the party!
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Get ready to move and groove! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, weāre turning it up with a special episode featuring the Top 30 Dance & Club Hits of the 80s. From Janet Jacksonās āControlā to Whitney Houstonās āSo Emotionalā, this episode is packed with the tracks that lit up the clubs and kept us dancing all night long.
š§ Weāll also sprinkle in some fun 80s trivia, share a hilarious dance-floor anecdote, and give you all the nostalgia you need to keep the 80s spirit alive.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @GenX80sCountdown for exclusive content and updates. Donāt miss this dance-floor extravaganzaāstream now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!
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Step into the new year of 1984 with this weekās Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK from the week of January 4th, 1984! From UB40ās soulful reggae to Frankie Goes to Hollywoodās synth-powered anthem, this chart is packed with iconic tracks, unforgettable duets, and plenty of 80s flair.
Join Bret for over an hour of music, memories, and random 80s UK triviaāincluding the yearās mobile phone debut and Spitting Imageās puppetry madness. Plus, hear why Paul McCartneyās Pipes of Peace took the Number 1 spot!
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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, weāre turning up the volume on the Top 20 hits of from the week of January 7, 1984! From the irresistible groove of Lionel Richieās āAll Night Longā to the powerful anthem āLove Is a Battlefieldā by Pat Benatar, and wrapping it up with the ultimate duet āSay Say Sayā by Paul McCartney and Michael Jacksonāthis countdown has it all.
š§ Plus, weāll share fun 80s trivia, stories behind the songs, and plenty of nostalgia. So grab your Walkman, turn up the volume, and letās relive the magic of the 80s! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @GenX80sCountdown for exclusive content and updates.
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Rewind to May 18, 1980, for this weekās Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK! Join your host, Bret, as we revisit a chart bursting with timeless classics, from Johnny Loganās Eurovision-winning ballad to the ska energy of The Beat and the futuristic synths of Gary Numan.
Along the way, weāll dish out some fun 80s UK triviaādid you know Pac-Man fever hit Britain in 1980? Plus, donāt miss a hilarious faux ad for the infamous Maserati Biturboābecause every great countdown deserves a little turbo trouble!
Crank up the nostalgia, and donāt forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky at @GenX80sCountdown for behind-the-scenes fun and next weekās listener poll. Itās time to relive the music, the memories, and the madness of 1980!
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Get ready for a groove-filled journey back to May 17, 1980, as we count down the Billboard Top 20 hits of the week! From Blondieās electrifying #1 hit āCall Meā to the smooth sounds of Christopher Cross and Air Supply, this episode is packed with classics that defined the start of the 80s.
Along the way, weāll uncover fun facts about the artists, the stories behind the songs, and a dash of nostalgia for one of musicās most exciting eras. Whether youāre a fan of soft rock, disco, or chart-topping ballads, this countdown has something for everyone.
š¶ Relive the hits. Rediscover the magic. And donāt forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @GenX80sCountdown for exclusive 80s content and updates!
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Get ready for a trip back to the golden era of music as we count down the UK Top 20 hits from November 8, 1981! This weekās chart is packed with everything from heartfelt ballads to head-banging anthems, and even a few reggae-inspired gems.
Join your host Bret as we celebrate timeless classics from Blondie, David Bowie, Motorhead, and ABBA, while sprinkling in fun trivia about the artists, the songs, and the UK in the 80s. Did you know Lemmy wrote Ace of Spades in just 10 minutes? Or that Blondieās The Tide Is High was originally a Jamaican track? Youāll learn it all right here!
So grab your Walkman, crank up the volume, and prepare for an hour of nostalgia, music, and a little 80s magic. Donāt forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky at @GenX80sCountdown for more updates, behind-the-scenes fun, and next weekās trivia vote.
Itās time to rewindābecause the 80s never go out of style!
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The top 20 countdown for the week of November 14, 1981
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