The 80s Lounge

29/12/2024

Currently watching this fantastic documentary on Phil Collins. If you have a spare two hours - I'd recommend it.

"I’m not a singer that plays a bit of drums; I’m more of a drummer that sings a bit”. This famous Phil Collins quote perfectly captures the essence of a man ...

31/12/2023

On air now with the final show of 2023 - and it’s the turn of the “Novelty” acts - but there’s still quite a few Chart Toppers.

Happy New Year all.

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22/06/2023

Episode 49 has artists from UK, USA, Australia, South Africa and Canada. Enjoy this International show.

Episode 49 of the 80s Lounge features the song that was Disc 1, Side A, Track 1 on the very first "Now That's What I Call Music" album - Phil Collins' "You Can't Hurry Love". There's also a trio of great New Wave tracks from A Flock of Seagulls, OMD & Spandau Ballet.

22/06/2023

Any show that starts with Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson is going to be a belter. We've skipped the Xmas and NYE shows, but will put them up at the right time. So here's Episode 48 in all its glory.

On tonight's show we pay tribute to Anita Pointer who died on New Year's Eve. We also take another opportunity to listen to the genius of Terry Hall.

22/06/2023

Episode 45 of the 80s Lounge kicks off with Kate Bush, and ends with Robert Plant, with plenty of great tunes in between.

Episode 45 of The 80s Lounge features an International cast, with contributions from Canada (Glass Tiger), Australia (Men At Work), USA (Billy Joel & The Boss) and Germany (Milli Vanilli).

11/05/2023

There's some great tracks in Episode 44. Kicking us off are Aussie rockers AC/DC, with ample back-up from The Smiths, Michael Jackson, Donna Summer and more.

There's an epic start to Episode 44 of The 80s Lounge, with AC/DC' "Back In Black". There's more rarely played songs from bands such as Department S, D Train and Paul Weller's muse - Tracie - who gives it some emotion.

11/05/2023

Episode 43 of The 80s Lounge was a special edition to celebrate St. Andrew's Day, with all the artists on the show being Scottish. I wonder how many of them you knew would be played.

Episode 43 of The 80s Lounge is a special show celebrating St Andrew's Day on the 30th November. All the artists featured are Scots. Have a think at who might be on and see how many you guessed right.

11/05/2023

Episode 42 of the 80s Lounge includes the story of the time that I managed to blag my way into a radio studio while Depeche Mode were about to be interviewed by offering them a cup of tea. Other rarely played artists include Murray Head, Hothouse Flowers and Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Enjoy.

There's some fantastic songs in Episode 42 of the 80s Lounge - and I tell the story of how I blagged my way into a radio studio while Depeche Mode were about to be interviewed by offering them a cup of tea. Other rarely played artists include Murray Head, Hothouse Flowers and Sigue Sigue Sputnik. En...

07/03/2023

Episode 41 and we're kicking things off with Blondie's massive Number One hit "Atomic". Joining Blondie on the show are Bronski Beat, A Flock of Seagulls, Yazoo and Billy Joel.

Episode 41 of The 80s Lounge kicks off with a number 1 hit from Blondie. There's a bit of New Wave, some Disco, and loads of 80s pop tunes to tap your feet to. Have fun.

07/03/2023

Episode 40 and we feature a tribute to Joyce Sims as well as some great tracks from The Clash, Thompson Twins, Climie Fisher and Blancmange.

The 80s Lounge is all over the place again tonight with contributions from Michael Jckson, Alan Parsons Project, The Clash, and a tribute to Joyce Sims who passed away on the 13th October.

07/03/2023

Episode 39 of The 80s Lounge has more Number Ones than you can shake a stick at. On top of this we have a mini-tribute to Prince. Enjoy.

Episode 39 kicks off with a Number 1 from Adam & the Ants, and finishes in similar vein with the song that was a Number 1 EVERYWHERE - including at the Oscars and the Golden Globes. Enjoy.

13/02/2023

It's the Halloween version of The 80s Lounge - and it kicks off with The Specials' Number 1 hit - "Ghost Town". As you will see from the link in the comments, the song became a part of comedy folklore in an episode of "Father Ted".

Tonight's show is a Halloween Special featuring spooky contributions from The Specials, Billy Idol, Dead Or Alive (of course) and The Cult, plus a special contribution from the late great Vincent Price

13/02/2023

Episode 37 of The 80s Lounge includes some top tunes, kicking off with Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust". Later in the show we feature AC/DC's brilliant "Thunderstruck", but please checkout the comments below for an amazing cover version by 2Cellos.

Queen gets Episode off to a start with the classic "Another One Bites the Dust", and there's reggae from UB 40, Pop from Madonna and Sheena Easton, and rock from AC/DC and the amazing "Thunderstruck".

03/02/2023

Episode 36 of The 80s Lounge is slightly different to the norm. This week we chill out a little by featuring some amazing background songs and ballads from the decade.

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We try something different on the show tonight, with a ton of chilled out tunes, with laid back efforts from Foreigner, Sade, The Style Council, and the late George Michael.

03/02/2023

German techno legends Kraftwerk start the show with their classic "The Model" - then we've got Joy Division, Madness, The Damned, Enya, Sting and so much more. Enjoy.

Absolute cracker of a start on this episode of The 80s Lounge. Give it a listen.

03/02/2023

Episode 34 of The 80s Lounge has all sorts of gems. We kick off the show with the great track "Need You Tonight" by INXS, and follow it up with hits from Deacon Blue, WHAM and Lione Richie.

Later in the show we play one of the biggest selling singles of 1989 - "Ride On Time" by Black Box.

In The 80s Lounge tonight are The Smiths, The Alarm, A Flock of Seagulls (with a Grammy Award winning tune), and China Crisis.

03/02/2023

We're a bit behind in posting shows - so starting with Episode 33 to set us on the way to catch up. In this show we hear from Human League, Swing Out Sister, Stray Cats, Men At Work before rounding things off with "The Boss" himself, Bruce Springsteen.

Episode 33 of The 80s Lounge starts with what is believed to be the most viewed video on MTV - Money For Nothing by Dire Straits. Also in the show we hear from a couple of collaborations - Narada Michael Walden & Patti Austin, and the Eurythmics & Artha Franklin. The Boss himself finished off the sh...

20/12/2022

Really sad to hear of the passing of Terry Hall. A real talent and by all accounts a super nice guy. 63 is no age.