Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music! In this episode, we dive into Playlist 23, exploring the best and most intriguing tracks from April 1981. As we inch forward in time, we revisit a landscape where various musical style vie for attention in a fluid chart early in the decade. 

This week, we shine a spotlight on Echo and the Bunnymen, The Clash, and Madness, exploring their creative journeys and influence. Dive into the rockabilly revival with the Stray Cats and revel in the unique energy of Ten Pole Tudor's medieval punk stylings. We also pay tribute to pop tunes like Juice Newton's "Angel of the Morning" and mark the final chart appearance of The Undertones with their poignant hit.

Although we can't play the songs on the podcast due to copyright rules, discover the stories behind these iconic tracks and find them on our curated Spotify and Apple Music playlists. Join us for a nostalgic ride back to the extravagant sounds of the early 80s!

Links to playlists:

Spotify

Apple Music

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

1. Echo & The Bunnymen - Crocodiles

2. Tenpole Tudor - Swords Of A Thousand Men

3. Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut

4. The Clash - The Magnificent Seven

5. Madness - Grey Day

6. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning

7. The Undertones - It's Going To Happen