It’s time to rewind to July 25, 1986, where the UK charts were packed with pop legends, new wave anthems, reggae grooves, and even a few surprises.

🎧 This week’s countdown features:

🔥 Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach

🎸 Rod Stewart – Every Beat of My Heart

💃 Bananarama – Venus

🎤 UB40 – Sing Our Own Song

🤖 Art of Noise & Max Headroom – Paranoimia (Yes, THAT Max Headroom.)

As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the songs, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to Saturday mornings in the 80s—where cereal commercials were just as entertaining as cartoons.

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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to July 26, 1986, when pop, rock, and movie soundtracks ruled the charts!

🎧 We’ve got Peter Gabriel at Number 1 with the groundbreaking Sledgehammer, Kenny Loggins taking us into the Danger Zone, and Genesis, Madonna, and Janet Jackson keeping the hits coming. Plus, we’re diving into some of the most legendary 80s movie soundtracks, including The Karate Kid Part II, Short Circuit, and Top Gun!

Along the way, we’ll break down the stories behind the hits, share some 80s trivia, and revisit an unforgettable summer at the movies.

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Time to rewind to September 8, 1989, when house music ruled the clubs, hair metal was still roaring, and pop stars dominated the airwaves!

🎧 This week’s countdown features rock giants like Bon Jovi & Guns N’ Roses, pop legends like Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan, and dance anthems from Black Box & Starlight.

As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to 1989—where the Game Boy was changing gaming forever.

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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to September 9, 1989, when pop, rock, R&B, and new jack swing ruled the charts!

We’ve got New Kids on the Block hangin’ tough at Number 1, Paula Abdul bringing the attitude, Skid Row delivering one of the most powerful rock ballads of the decade, and Gloria Estefan, Madonna, and Cher proving why they’re absolute legends.

Along the way, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, share some fun 80s trivia, and talk about one of the biggest music scandals of all time—the Milli Vanilli controversy!

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It’s time to rewind to February 20, 1981, when rock, new wave, funk, and a little bit of novelty magic collided on the UK charts!

🎧 This week’s countdown is packed with legends—John Lennon, Blondie, Phil Collins, Madness, and Dire Straits—along with some surprises, like the rockabilly swagger of The Stray Cats and the powerhouse glam comeback of Slade. Plus, the infamous Number 1 hit that blocked Ultravox’s Vienna from the top spot!

As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the songs, test your 80s knowledge with some trivia breaks, and take a trip back to the golden age of arcades in our mid-show segment.

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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re taking you back to February 21, 1981, when the charts were packed with everything from new wave and soft rock to disco and country crossovers.

🎧 We’ve got Dolly Parton working hard at 9 to 5, Blondie bringing hip-hop into the mainstream with Rapture, John Lennon delivering heartfelt ballads, and Kool & The Gang getting us on our feet with Celebration!

Along the way, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, throw in some 80s trivia, and share a nostalgic memory that will take you right back to the magic of the early 80s.

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Step back to November 24, 1985, as we count down the UK’s Top 20 hits of the week! This episode is packed with unforgettable tracks, from Wham!’s I’m Your Man to Whitney Houston’s Saving All My Love for You, and Queen’s anthemic One Vision.

🎧 Relive the magic with the stories behind the hits, fun 80s trivia—including the year that gave us the Nintendo Entertainment System—and plenty of nostalgic vibes.

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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re rewinding to November 30, 1985, to relive the hits that dominated the charts! From Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin’s emotional Separate Lives to Starship’s iconic We Built This City, this episode is packed with nostalgia.

Discover the stories behind these unforgettable songs and the artists who made them legends. Plus, we’ll share some 80s trivia and a fun nostalgic story about the magic of movie soundtracks from the decade.

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