I Completed 80s Music

Author: The 80s Mixtaper

In 2016 I started listening to every single UK chart entry from January 1st 1980 to December 31st 1989. This is the story of that journey, the bands, the music and how 80s music unfolded through lots of lovely playlists. If youre new to 80s music, consider this a great entry point. If youre here for nostalgia, youre in for a treat! Wham! Duran Duran, Billy Ocean, Bros, The Smiths - you name it, I have you covered. As midlife crises go, it could be worse! Cover art by Florian Schmetz. Go check him out at Unsplash!
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Ep 36, Feb 82 Adrian Gurvitz, Diana Ross, Toni Basil, D Train, EWF, Soft Cell
Episode 72
Thursday, 19 February, 2026

Do you want the best chant of the 80s? Or how about Soft Cell's best song? Well you're in the right place. Whether it's "Hey Mickey" or "Say Hello Wave Goodbye" and everything inbetween, this episode has it all as we slip into February 1982 and playlist 36. We kick off with Adrian Gurvitz putting aside his rock roots to write a Classic. Diana Ross gets introspective and funky with her post Motown catalogue before Nick Heyward becomes a hearthrob with Haircut 100. Toni Basil drops one of the standout tracks of the decade. D Train brings the funk alongside Earth Wind and Fire and Soft Cell cap the episode with their haunting final single from Non Stop Erotic Cabaret. It's a helluva show this week! Links to Playlist 36: Spotify Apple Music In case the playlist hyperlinks don't work on your podcast platform of choice, the songs are: 1. Adrian Gurvitz - Classic 2. Diana Ross - Mirror Mirror 3. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One 4. Toni Basil - Hey Mickey 5. D Train - You're The One For Me 6. Earth, Wind & Fire - I've Had Enough 7. Soft Cell - Say Hello Wave Goodbye