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6 Music's 80s Forever... with Chris Hawkins

Chris pays homage to the 80s by playing some of the best tracks of the decade. Plus, Holly Johnson stops by for a chat and shares his own special 80s mix.

Join 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music every Friday in January as we turn back the clock and celebrate the defining sounds and iconic tracks of a different decade. 6 Music 'Forever' takes you on a dynamic journey through the musical landscapes that shaped the 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s, exploring the era's legendary hits, underground gems, emerging scenes and unforgettable moments.

From 7am 鈥� 7pm each Friday we鈥檒l bring you the music and the sounds that brings the essence of each decade to life, offering a nostalgic dive for longtime fans and a thrilling discovery for new listeners. Relive the music, culture, and stories that made these decades unforgettable鈥攐nly on 麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

Today, Chris looks back at the 80s with a curated playlist of his favourite music of the era, as well as chatting to Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes To Hollywood about his memories of the decade, his experiences at Eric's in Liverpool, and the music and artists that inspired him.

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Music Played

  • De La Soul

    Say No Go

    • Big Life.

  • Kate Bush

    Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

    • EMI.

  • Talking Heads

    Once In A Lifetime

    • EMI.

  • The Stone Roses

    Fools Gold

    • Precious - Various Artists.
    • Dino.

  • Neneh Cherry

    Buffalo Stance

    • Now 1988 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • Technotronic

    Pump Up The Jam (feat. Felly)

    • Holiday Hits: Non Stop Euro Pop (Var).
    • Virgin.

  • De La Soul

    Me, Myself and I

    • Warner.

  • Peter Gabriel

    Sledgehammer

    • Now 1986 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Rick Astley

    Never Gonna Give You Up

    • Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Someb.
    • RCA.

  • Prince

    Sign 'O' The Times

    • Warner Bros.

  • The Proclaimers

    Letter From America

    • Greatest Hits Of The 80's (Various).
    • Disky.

  • Rick James

    Super Freak

    • Motown.

  • Depeche Mode

    Just Can't Get Enough

    • Me Without You O.S.T. - Various.
    • Columbia.

  • Rob Base & D.J. E鈥怹 Rock

    It Takes Two

    • BMG.

  • Farley Jackmaster Funk

    Love Can't Turn Around (feat. Darryl Pandy)

    • House Records.

  • Gary Numan

    We Are Glass

    • Polygram TV.

  • 808 State

    Pacific 707

    • ZTT.

  • Bronski Beat

    Smalltown Boy

    • Permier.

  • XTC

    Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)

    • Virgin.

  • The Teardrop Explodes

    Reward

  • The Cure

    Just Like Heaven

    • Fiction.

  • Joy Division

    Love Will Tear Us Apart

    • Virgin.

  • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    Relax

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Billy Bragg

    A New England

    • Cooking Vinyl.

  • Yazoo

    Situation

    • Columbia.

  • Prince & The Revolution

    Kiss

    • Paisley Park/Warner Bros.

  • Public Enemy

    Fight The Power

    • The No.1 Rap Album.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 7.

  • Pixies

    Gigantic

    • 4 A.D..

  • Cardiacs

    Is This The Life?

    • The Alphabet Business Concern.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Everywhere

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 008.

  • The Pointer Sisters

    Automatic

    • Choose 80's Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar TV.

  • A Guy Called Gerald

    Voodoo Ray

    • Rham!.

  • Frankie Knuckles

    Your Love (feat. Jamie Principle)

    • Trax.

  • Suzy Q

    Get On Up and Do It Again

    • Get On Up and Do It Again.
    • UNIDISC MUSIC INC..

  • Sheila E.

    The Glamorous Life

    • Disco Queens: The 80s.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 9.

  • Cameo

    Shake Your Pants

    • Universal Music Publishing Group: R&B 1941-1985 CD9.
    • Chocolate City.
    • 6.

  • The Brothers Johnson

    Stomp!

    • 10 Star Collection: Soul 2 (Various).
    • Stardust.
    • 5.

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