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Ep 15.5 Nov 80 Rod Stewart, John Lennon, Roxy Music, Blondie, Neil Diamond, Hall & Oates


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Join the 80s Mixtaper as we delve into the second half of Playlist 15, exploring an exciting mix of music history from November 1980.

First up is Rod Stewart's risqué exploration of desire with 'Passion', a track that reflects his ability to straddle the line between rock god and pop icon. We then turn our attention to John Lennon's emotionally charged comeback with 'Starting Over', a song full of optimism that ended in tragedy.

The episode also highlights Blondie's adventurous foray into reggae with 'The Tide is High', showcasing their fearless ability to blend genres and produce chart-topping hits. Additionally, listeners are treated to the soothing croon of Neil Diamond's 'Love on the Rocks' and the influential harmonies of Hall & Oates with 'Kiss on My List'.

Tune in as we rewind to these classic moments, providing insightful commentary and stories that bring these 80s anthems to life once more.

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In case the playlist hyperlinks don't work on your podcast platform of choice, the songs are:

8. Rod Stewart - Passion

9. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over

10. Roxy Music - Same Old Scene

11. Blondie - The Tide Is High

12. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks

13. Hall & Oates - Kiss On My List

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