Ep 6 Feb 80 Peter Gabriel, Tourists, Michael Jackson, Captain & Tennille, Police, Donna Summer, Fern Kinney

NOTE: THIS IS AN OLD EPISODE WHERE I WAS TRYING SOMETHING WHICH DIDNT WORK, THE POD ONLY GETS GOOD FROM EPISODE 7 ONWARDS. FEEL FREE TO SKIP!

Welcome back to the "I Completed 80s Music" podcast! In this episode, our host, the 80s mixtaper, takes us on a colorful journey through time,  diving into the vibrant world of 80s music, we explore chart-toppers, future legends, and delightful one-hit wonders.

We'll kick things off with Peter Gabriel's "Games Without Frontiers," a cheeky commentary on war and diplomacy, followed by The Tourists' "So Good To Be Back Home Again," featuring a young Annie Lennox. Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" brings a disco vibe, while Captain & Tennille's "Do That To Me One More Time" offers a smooth, romantic tune.

Next, we delve into The Police's reggae-infused "So Lonely," and disco queen Donna Summer's "On The Radio." Finally, we wrap up with Fern Kinney's soulful hit "Together We Are Beautiful." Each song is accompanied by fascinating anecdotes and historical insights that will transport you back to the technicolor days of the 1980s.

Don't forget to check out the playlists on Apple Music and Spotify below:

Spotify

Apple Music

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

1. Peter Gabriel - Games Without Frontiers

2. The Tourists - So Good To Be Back Home Again

3. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

4. Captain & Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time

5. The Police - So Lonely

6. Donna Summer - On The Radio

7. Fern Kinney - Together We Are Beautiful

Thanks to the following:

Shut Up Ghost - for the cold wind noise

Lexin Music - for the sad romantic music

Fabian Roch - for the glittery intro on all the songs

He can be found on pixabay!