Hey! Remember the 80's?

Episode 67: It's Summertime! Last year, we discussed all those perfect Summer songs that topped the pop charts in the 80's, and this year, we are going to check out what was on the top of the R&B charts! 1980 and 1981 are first up, naturally, so hop on the Double Dutch Bus and check it izz-out! // Songs that Time Forgot -- Okay, Kari. Do you love Rod Stewart? Or do you despise him? So much PASSION over an 80's icon, let's get to the bottom of this! On the other end of the spectrum, we discuss an act that only a mother could love. Well, Molly Ringwald's mother anyway. Tune in!!

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Episode 66: In this episode, your hosts take a closer look at the R&B charts in the 80's. You'll never guess who had the most Number Ones! Okay, maybe you will, but the runner-up may surprise you! Joe and Kari take a look at some other achievements on the chart, and spotlight a couple of their faves. // Just A Bit Outside: For a Dollar, name an obscure UK band whose only charting US single peaked at 74!  

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Episode 65: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight,  Joe and Kari are headed to the Land of Confusion to discuss all things Genesis! Your Man on the Corner (Joe) gets In Too Deep with Kari as they rank their favorite Genesis Top 40 hits of the 80’s. Will the two hosts see eye to eye, or will there be some Misunderstanding? Don’t be (Paper)Late to the discussion or you will miss the history of Genesis (in a nutshell). If you miss this one, you’re basically Throwing it All Away. That’s All.

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Episode 64 is here! Welcome to all our listeners from all points on the compass!

Kari and Joe discuss some fun facts from the recent top 2,500 song countdown from 1982 to 1991 on the https://thefoxoldies.com . They review why The Talking Heads made it big on MTV, the genesis of Aretha's Zooming, discuss how Vanessa Williams missed out on a hit song, why a song was written for a tennis legend to learn some guitar licks, and how a song from 1984 became the subject of a TikTok meme. 

Next, it is Just a Bit Outside; the segment which delves into songs which just missed the Top 40. Your hosts discuss a classic Parrotheads anthem and a song from Jennifer Warnes which wasn't "Up Where We Belong" or "I've Had the Time of My Life".

Be sure to check out our Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HRT80s for fun video clips, additional posts, and listener polls!

As always, be kind to yourself, be kind to others, and thanks for listening. 

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Hope everyone made the most of their Memorial Day Weekend; now it is time to get back to "reality". 

In Episode 63, Kari and Joe re-visit Kari's hometown independent record store in "Songs from the Electric Fetus" to check out some "alternative" hits of the 80's. First, it is the battle of the umlauts: Hüsker Dü and pre-swan dress Björk. Then, Kari discusses being an angsty youth and connecting with Morrissey while Joe talks about Kate Bush, loyalty, and the Russians. 

Since air travel is almost non-existent right now, Kari and Joe virtually visit the UK to see what was on the Top of the Pops this week in 1988. Will the singles from the double A-side make it "home" to the U.S. in their carry-ons or will they left behind because they are they all "wet (wet, wet)"?

In Songs that Time Forgot, Kari talks about a Night Ranger song from 1985. Check out to see if it is as good as Sister Christian and find out who was an unlikely fan. Joe talks about an underrated Police song which conjured up the Loch Ness Monster. 

As always, be kind, be safe, and thanks for listening! 

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Episode 62: Intro, Polls, Tidbits - you know the drill! Then it's time for Joe's favorite segment: Coming Around Again! Some artists and record execs just aren't satisfied with their chart placement, and take matters into their own hands!! Find out how they fared the second time around. // Home - it's where we are spending all our time (in most cases), so now's as good a time as any to discuss some 80's hits with "Home" in the title! Tune in! (from home)

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Welcome back everyone! 

Reminder: https://thefoxoldies.com is holding their huge countdown of the top 1000 songs from 1982 - 1991 starting 5/18!

Back In Time: A look back at songs that were topping all sorts of charts in May 1986! From familiar acts like Robert Palmer and Pet Shop Boys, to someone or something called Bruce & Bongo. // Just A Bit Outside takes a magnifying glass to the bottom end of the Hot 100. A scary naming band with a bland tune, and a San Fran rock band wants to let you know "I'm Alive" 

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Another bonus episode for y'all! Joe and Kari dish on new ways to satisfy their hunger for more 80's music content. Will their discovery lead to an endorsement deal with Sonos? 

Dust off your leg warmers and headbands; it's time to get quizzical! Kari again tests Joe's knowledge of One Hit Wonders. Today's quiz is brought to you by the letters E, F, and G and the number 11. Will Joe be victorious or will Kari reign supreme? Only time will tell!

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Episode 59 is here, and if you were wondering, "Joe and Kari haven't discussed cover songs in a while" then you might be psychic! Pop, R&B, and "alternative": it's all here! And yes, Robert Palmer is brought up once again (he sure loved a good cover). // What are we going to do with all this "Time" on our hands? Might as well discuss 80's hits that involve "Time" in some way (Editor's note - kicking myself thinking how we didn't pick "Too Much Time on My Hands" by Styx). Tune in, pour yourself a margarita to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and see if Joe and Kari discuss your favorite 80's song about "time" and let us know what we missed! Again, we are aware that we dropped the ball on Styx. 

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Episode 58: They've been talking about it for months, and the moment is finally here. Joe and Kari watched Valley Girl, and they have opinions. But first the facts: tidbits about the filming of the movie, and a discussion about the music that appears in it. From the Plimsouls to Sparks to Josie Cotton (hello, PTA!), no stone is left unturned, even the songs that DIDN'T appear in the film at the last minute but ended up in the credits! Who was running this show!!? Martha Coolidge was, and she deserves respect. Tune in and get all the Valley Girl info you'll ever need. 

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