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This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

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  1. On This Day February 5 1983 - Africa by Toto Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day February 5 1983 - Africa by Toto Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day February 5 1983, Africa by Toto became the number one song in America, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and solidifying its place as one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s. Built around layered synthesizers, steady rhythms, and a memorable melodic structure, the song...
  2. On This Day February 5 1980 - Boys Don’t Cry by The Cure Was Released

    On This Day February 5 1980 - Boys Don’t Cry by The Cure Was Released

    On this day February 5 1980, Boys Don’t Cry by The Cure was released, serving as a compilation album that introduced the band’s early sound to a wider audience. The album gathered key tracks from the group’s formative period, highlighting their stripped down style, emotional restraint, and...
  3. On This Day February 5 1986 - Kiss by Prince Was Released

    On This Day February 5 1986 - Kiss by Prince Was Released

    On this day February 5 1986, Kiss by Prince was released as a single, quickly becoming one of the most distinctive and influential songs of the 1980s. Stripped down, rhythmic, and driven by sharp guitar work and a minimalist groove, the track stood out immediately from the heavily produced pop...
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    From the 80s Concert Flyers: February 1985

    Before online ticketing, before social media announcements and before email blasts this is how concerts were promoted. A single printed flyer tied to a local radio station pinned up in record stores, passed around at work or school or folded into a back pocket to be saved. This flyer captures...
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  5. On This Day February 4 1989 - When Im With You by Sheriff Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day February 4 1989 - When Im With You by Sheriff Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day February 4 1989, When Im With You by the Canadian arena rock band Sheriff reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, completing one of the most unexpected chart success stories of the 1980s. Originally released earlier in the decade, the power ballad gained renewed momentum through...
  6. On This Day February 4 1986 - Control by Janet Jackson Was Released

    On This Day February 4 1986 - Control by Janet Jackson Was Released

    On this day February 4 1986, Control by Janet Jackson was released, marking a major turning point in her career and in 1980s pop music. As her third studio album, Control introduced a stronger creative voice, pairing confident vocals with tightly produced tracks that immediately set it apart...
  7. On This Day February 4 1982 - Porcupine by Echo & The Bunnymen Was Released

    On This Day February 4 1982 - Porcupine by Echo & The Bunnymen Was Released

    On this day February 4 1982, Porcupine by Echo & The Bunnymen was released, marking an important step forward in the evolution of early 1980s alternative and post punk music. The album expanded the band’s sound, blending moody atmospheres with sharper songwriting and a more confident musical...
  8. On This Day February 4 1980 - End of the Century by The Ramones Was Released

    On This Day February 4 1980 - End of the Century by The Ramones Was Released

    On this day February 4 1980, End of the Century by The Ramones was released, marking a notable moment in the evolution of punk rock as it entered a new decade. The album represented a shift in sound for the band, blending their trademark fast paced punk energy with a more polished and accessible...
  9. On This Day February 4 1985 - Secret Secrets by Joan Armatrading Was Released

    On This Day February 4 1985 - Secret Secrets by Joan Armatrading Was Released

    On this day February 4 1985, Secret Secrets by Joan Armatrading was released, continuing her reputation for thoughtful songwriting and emotional clarity during the mid 1980s. The album leaned into a polished yet intimate sound, balancing contemporary production with her distinctive voice and...
  10. On This Day February 4 1988 - Space Wrangler by Widespread Panic Was Released

    On This Day February 4 1988 - Space Wrangler by Widespread Panic Was Released

    On this day February 4 1988, Space Wrangler by Widespread Panic was released, introducing the band’s debut album and laying the foundation for their long standing presence in American rock music. The album blended Southern rock roots with blues influences and an improvisational spirit that would...
  11. On This Day February 4 1984 - Karma Chameleon by Culture Club Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day February 4 1984 - Karma Chameleon by Culture Club Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day February 4 1984, Karma Chameleon by Culture Club reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing its place as one of the defining pop singles of the 1980s. With its instantly recognizable melody, bright arrangement, and catchy chorus, the song dominated radio airwaves and...
  12. On This Day February 4 1982 - Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks Was Released

    On This Day February 4 1982 - Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks Was Released

    On this day February 4 1982, Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks was released as a single, becoming one of the most recognizable and enduring songs of the early 1980s. Built around a driving rhythm, layered production, and Nicks’ unmistakable vocal delivery, the song stood out immediately for its...
  13. On This Day February 3 1981 - Difficult to Cure by Rainbow Was Released

    On This Day February 3 1981 - Difficult to Cure by Rainbow Was Released

    On this day February 3 1981, Difficult to Cure by Rainbow was released, marking a shift toward a more streamlined and radio friendly hard rock sound for the band. The album balanced heavy guitar driven tracks with melodic hooks, reflecting a tightening focus as the 1980s began. Difficult to...
  14. On This Day February 3 1983 - Powerlight by Earth Wind and Fire Was Released

    On This Day February 3 1983 - Powerlight by Earth Wind and Fire Was Released

    On this day February 3 1983, Powerlight by Earth Wind and Fire was released, continuing the group’s blend of funk soul pop and sophisticated production into the mid 1980s. The album leaned into tighter grooves and modern studio polish while maintaining the band’s signature sense of rhythm melody...
  15. On This Day February 3 1986 - Mean Business by The Firm Was Released

    On This Day February 3 1986 - Mean Business by The Firm Was Released

    On this day February 3 1986, Mean Business by The Firm was released, delivering a polished hard rock album from the supergroup featuring seasoned musicians with arena level presence. The record leaned into tight songwriting and professional production, emphasizing groove driven rock over excess...
  16. On This Day February 2 1985 - I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day February 2 1985 - I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day February 2 1985, I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner became the number one song in America, marking one of the biggest power ballads of the decade. The song blended arena rock emotion with gospel inspired backing vocals, creating a dramatic and heartfelt sound that stood apart...
  17. On This Day February 2 1983 - Menudomania Officially Began After Thousands of Fans Greeted Menudo in New York

    On This Day February 2 1983 - Menudomania Officially Began After Thousands of Fans Greeted Menudo in New York

    On this day February 2 1983, Menudomania officially began when an estimated 3,500 screaming fans greeted Menudo at Kennedy Airport in New York. The overwhelming reception marked a turning point for the group, signaling their explosive rise in popularity in the United States and confirming their...
  18. On This Day February 2 1980 - After Dark by Andy Gibb Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1980 - After Dark by Andy Gibb Was Released

    On this day February 2 1980, After Dark by Andy Gibb was released, marking a shift in his musical direction as the decade began. The album moved away from his late 1970s disco driven success and leaned toward a more mature pop rock sound, reflecting changing musical tastes at the turn of the...
  19. On This Day February 2 1981 - Killers by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1981 - Killers by Iron Maiden Was Released

    On this day February 2 1981, Killers by Iron Maiden was released, delivering a faster darker and more aggressive follow up to the band’s debut album. Featuring sharper production and tighter performances, the album helped solidify Iron Maiden’s place in the rising New Wave of British Heavy...
  20. On This Day February 2 1988 - Ain’t Misbehavin’ EP by UFO Was Released

    On This Day February 2 1988 - Ain’t Misbehavin’ EP by UFO Was Released

    On this day February 2 1988, Ain’t Misbehavin’ by UFO was released although some sources cite the 1st, marking a late decade entry from the long running hard rock band. The EP featured a mix of studio tracks and live material, highlighting UFO’s continued commitment to melodic hard rock during a...
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