Catra's 80's Revolution

21/02/2025

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#24

Cyndi Lauper - She Bop (84)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

Her best song ever!

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"She Bop" is a song by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, written by Lauper, Stephen Broughton Lunt, Gary Corbett, and Rick Chertoff, and produced by the lattermost. It was released on July 2, 1984, via Portrait Records as the third single from her debut studio album She's So Unusual (1983). Lyrically, the song talks about the subject of female ma********on, which caused controversy upon its release at the time.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/She_Bop

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/KFq4E9XTueY?si=oCfym3xCYqd6-E8X

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Watch the official music video for "She Bop" by Cyndi LauperListen to Cyndi Lauper: https://CyndiLauper.lnk.to/_listenYDSubscribe to the official Cyndi Laupe...

06/02/2025

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#25

Howard Jones - New Song (83)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

His best song ever!

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"New Song" is the debut single by Welsh musician Howard Jones, released in August 1983. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, spending 20 weeks in the top 75 and becoming the 28th best-selling single of 1983 in the UK. On the UK seven-inch single, the song's lyrics are printed in a spiral on the A-side label, with all the credits printed on the B-side. It was released in the US in early 1984, peaking at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track later appeared on Jones' debut album Human's Lib.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Song_(Howard_Jones_song)

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/9fjg7N_mGaU?si=32Vfq1E7Wnn98sF7

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Howard Jones - New Song promo

04/02/2025

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#26

Was (Not Was) - Walk the Dinosaur (89)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

Gotta walk the dinosaur!

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"Walk the Dinosaur" is a song by Was (Not Was), released in 1987, from their album What Up, Dog?

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_the_Dinosaur
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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/zYKupOsaJmk?si=qhytvvLrGgLSLF0r

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Music video by Was (Not Was) performing Walk The Dinosaur. (P) 2007 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of a...

03/02/2025

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#27

A Flock of Seagulls - I Ran (So Far Away) (82)

Top 20 Placement: #15

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

Classic 80s gem!

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"I Ran (So Far Away)", also released as "I Ran", is a song by English new wave band A Flock of Seagulls. It was released in 1982 as their third single and it was the second single from their self-titled debut album. It topped the chart in Australia, and reached number seven in New Zealand and number nine in the United States. It was not successful in Europe and only reached number 31 in Germany. In the band's home country of the United Kingdom it reached number 43. However, the song was certified silver by the BPI.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ran_(So_Far_Away)

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/iIpfWORQWhU?si=6lAHWwDUcjwIFqMn

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A Flock Of Seagulls official music video for 'I Ran'. Click to listen to A Flock Of Seagulls on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/FlockSpotify?IQid=iran.dAs featur...

03/02/2025

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#28

OMD - Dreaming (88)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

Very catchy song!

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"Dreaming" is a song by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark initially released in January 1988 as a single from their compilation album The Best of OMD.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreaming_(Orchestral_Manoeuvres_in_the_Dark_song)

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/jJUZXzovjs0?si=pDw8uzyldnotfKnZ

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Music video by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark performing Dreaming. (P) 1988 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd

03/02/2025

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#29

Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme (85)

Top 20 Placement: N/A but was the bonus song

The countdown plays the full single version of the song!

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

Gotta Love this instrumental in the show that it came from!

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"Miami Vice Theme" is a musical piece composed and performed by Jan Hammer as the theme to the television series Miami Vice. It was first presented as part of the television broadcast of the show in September 1984, was released as a single in 1985, and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the last instrumental to top the Hot 100 until 2013, when "Harlem Shake" by Baauer reached number one. "Miami Vice Theme" also peaked at number five in the UK and number four in Canada. In 1986, it won Grammy Awards for "Best Instrumental Composition" and "Best Pop Instrumental Performance". This piece, along with Glenn Frey's number two hit "You Belong to the City", put the Miami Vice soundtrack on the top of the US album chart for 11 weeks in 1985, making it the most successful TV soundtrack of all time until 2006, when Disney Channel's High School Musical beat its record.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Vice_Theme

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/6nPTZqnIfFM?si=viJi4P_Yzt_X9Ner

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The official video for the theme from Miami Vice, composed by Jan Hammer.Miami Vice: The Complete Collection, the definitive compilation of Jan Hammer's musi...

03/02/2025

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#30

The Human League - Human (86)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

The countdown plays the Extended Version of the song!

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

The Human League at it finest!

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"Human" is a song by English synth-pop band the Human League, released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Crash (1986). The track, which deals with the subject of infidelity, was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song topped the charts of the United States, becoming the band's second single to top the Billboard Hot 100 after their 1981 single "Don't You Want Me". It also went to number one in Canada while reaching number five in Germany and number eight in the band's native United Kingdom.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_(The_Human_League_song)

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YouTube (an extended version that is close to the one on air):

https://youtu.be/wf6xwpb61gU?si=hwsufzi0gc8B8hW1

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Link do vídeo: https://youtu.be/wf6xwpb61gUCOPYRIGHT DOESN´T BELONG TO ME. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE HUMAN LEAGUE. Music video by The Human League performin...

03/02/2025

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#31

Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (89)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:

The best 80s Duran Duran song in my opinion!

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"All She Wants Is" is a song by the English pop rock band Duran Duran. It was released on 19 December 1988 as the second single from their fifth studio album, Big Thing (1988), and reached No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_She_Wants_Is

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/e-dxAxfkmvk?si=Um_VYUk-3sI8bUN0

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The official Duran Duran video for "All She Wants Is" from 1988's BIG THING. Directed by Dean Chamberlain.Stream Duran Duran's greatest hits here ▶ https://d...

03/02/2025

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#32

Paula Abdul - Straight Up (88)

Top 20 Placement: #17

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
Gotta Love Paula Abdul!

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“Straight Up" is a song by American recording artist Paula Abdul from her debut studio album, Forever Your Girl (1988). The song is a mid-tempo dance-pop song with influence from new jack swing. Written and produced entirely by Elliot Wolff, the song was released as the album's third single on November 22, 1988, by Virgin Records.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_Up_(Paula_Abdul_song)

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/El1kgCqD7Xk?si=bC_6peo_S2of_zwh

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REMASTERED IN HD!!Official Music Video for Straight Up performed by Paula Abdul. Follow Paula Abdul:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaabdul/Facebook:...

03/02/2025

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#33

Pet Shop Boys - Always on My Mind (88)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
I know 3 versions of this song and you gotta love Pet Shop Boys version.

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"Always on My Mind" is a ballad written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, first recorded by Brenda Lee and first released by Gwen McCrae (as "You Were Always on My Mind") in March 1972. Lee's version was released three months later in June 1972. The song has been a crossover hit, charting in both the country and western and pop categories. Elvis Presley's recording was the first commercially successful version of the song.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Always_on_My_Mind



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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/0-zg-JWfLJg?si=TigUh2l2EbjTSTub

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* New 4k edition (More brightness, color and depth)* Restored audio and video (Respecting the cuts)* Resolution: 3840x2160 pixelsThe contained in this video ...

28/01/2025

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#34

El DeBarge - Who’s Johnny (86)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
One of the best soundtrack songs but the best one is coming up later in countown.

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"Who's Johnny" is the debut solo single by El DeBarge. Released on April 8, 1986 on the Gordy label, the single was used for the film Short Circuit and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B Singles chart. It was the only solo number 1 single El DeBarge released after he left his family group, DeBarge, that same year. It was released on June 21 on that same year in Japan.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who's_Johnny

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/yA9WhYnsD_4?si=nO7iviqebbc8MAtW

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Music video for El DeBarge's song - Who's Johnny from 1986, from the film Short Circuit

27/01/2025

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#35

Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (85)

Top 20 Placement: #19

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
Song is great but not top 20 great anymore!

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"Tarzan Boy" is the debut single by the Italian-based act Baltimora. The song was written by Maurizio Bassi and Naimy Hackett, and released in 1985 as the lead single from Baltimora's debut album Living in the Background. The song was remixed and re-released in 1993, and has been covered by several artists throughout the years.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_Boy

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/--6CdAypJsQ?si=BTAFbkZQg_yB6uK5

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Listen to TARZAN BOY here: https://lnk.to/TarzanBoyMusic video by Baltimora performing Tarzan Boy. © 1985 Universal Music Italia Srlhttp://vevo.ly/qRs48k

26/01/2025

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#36

New Kids on the Block - Hangin’ Tough (88)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

*Countdown has album not single version of song*

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
Got to have a New Kids song somewhere on this countdown!

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"Hangin' Tough" is a song by American boy band New Kids on the Block, released as a single in 1989 through Columbia Records. It was the fourth single from the group's second album of the same name (1988). The lead vocals are sung by Donnie Wahlberg.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangin'_Tough_(song)

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/By86PcLufOU?si=-Z6pu0pfeZmZaksD

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New Kids On The Block's official music video for 'Hangin' Tough'. Click to listen to New Kids On The Block on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/NKBSpot?IQid=NKBHTA...

26/01/2025

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#37

Animotion- Room to Move (88)

Top 20 Placement: N/A

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
When I made the top 40 I knew this song had to be on it!

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"Room to Move" is a pop song written by Simon Climie, Rob Fisher (duo Climie Fisher) and Dennis Morgan. It first appeared on Climie Fisher's debut album Everything, released in 1987.

It was remade by new wave group Animotion in 1988 and included on their 1989 eponymous third album. Animotion released the song as a single, and it reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cynthia Rhodes and Paul Engemann shared lead vocals on the song.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_to_Move

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/87vA2hx0je8?si=xeqZPxpYE9KFaFQu

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Gran tema compuesto por el duo Climie Fisher e incluido en el tercer y homónimo álbum (1989) de la banda de pop rock/AOR americana e interpretada por Cynthia...

25/01/2025

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#38

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - I Love Rock 'n' Roll
(82)

Top 20 Placement: #16

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
This song is great but not up there great!

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"I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a rock song written by Alan Merrill and Jake Ho**er and first recorded by the Arrows, a British rock band, in 1975. A 1981 cover version by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, released as the first single from her album of the same name, became Jett's highest-charting hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the No. 3 song for 1982. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, representing two million units shipped to stores. Jett's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2016

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_Rock_%27n%27_Roll

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YouTube:

https://youtu.be/wMsazR6Tnf8?si=s8KiY7rXH_4zOw4r

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Official video for " I Love Rock 'N Roll” by Joan Jett & the BlackheartsListen to Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: https://JJatBH.lnk.to/streamYD Subscribe to th...

24/01/2025

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#39

Information Society- Running (88)

Top 20 Placement: #3

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
Last year this song was up there on my favs but they have so many other great songs so… it went done drastically in numbers.

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"Running" is the debut single by the band InSoc(Information Society) originally released on the Creatures of Influence album in 1985. The single for "Running" was distributed to club DJs, and became a favorite all over clubs, particularly in the Latin clubs of New York City. The single was later remixed by Tommy Boy Records and the remix single was released and became even more of a club hit, eventually reaching number 2 on the Dance/Club Airplay charts. Tommy Boy Records signed Information Society in 1986 and their self-titled album soon followed, featuring a mix of the single. In 1988, Information Society's self-titled album was released and went platinum.

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Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_%28Information_Society_song%29

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YouTube (No Official Music Video):

https://youtu.be/V4VwwM5aVi4?si=q2PMe0dS4zMgKmyY

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24/01/2025

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#40

Rockwell - Somebody’s Watching Me (83)

Top 20 Placement: #20

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DJ Catra’s Statement:
N/A

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"Somebody's Watching Me" is a song recorded and written by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in December 1983, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. It features guest vocals by Michael Jackson (in the chorus), Randy Jackson, and Jermaine Jackson performing (additional backing vocals). The song became a major commercial success internationally, topping the charts in Belgium, France, and Spain, and reaching the top 5 in Canada, West Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. In the UK, it reached No. 6 and is Rockwell's only top 40 hit on the UK Singles Chart. Rolling Stone magazine called the song "an international and enduring smash hit that, more than 30 years later, remains the perennial paranoia-rock anthem and Halloween mix go-to song."

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Wikipedia:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somebody%27s_Watching_Me

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YouTube:
https://youtu.be/7YvAYIJSSZY?si=iC9eXXsCR8-Lmbn3

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Official Music Video for Somebody's Watching Me performed by Rockwell, from his 1984 debut album of the same name. Somebody's Watching Me became a major comm...