Episode 8.5 David Essex, Madness, The Cure, Blondie, Rodney Franklin, Christopher Cross

In this exciting episode of "I Completed 80s Music," join the 80s mixtaper as we dive into the second half of Playlist 8. We explore iconic tracks that defined an era, from David Essex's "Silver Dream Machine," a synth-laden spectacle that soared into the UK charts, to the quirky and enduring "Nightboat to Cairo" by Madness. Discover the indie allure of The Cure's atmospheric "A Forest," and groove to Blondie's chart-topping "Call Me."

Get ready for a jazz-infused interlude with Rodney Franklin's "The Groove," before we conclude with a smooth, adventurous ride as Christopher Cross takes us on an escapism-filled journey with "Ride Like the Wind." This episode is packed with musical gems that capture the spirit and sound of the 1980s. Tune in and play along with our playlist, available on Apple Music and Spotify, links below:

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

8. David Essex - Silver Dream Machine

9. Madness - Night Boat To Cairo

10. The Cure - A Forest

11. Blondie - Call Me

12. Rodney Franklin - The Groove

13. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind