Episodes
These are the songs that didn't get past #5 and didn't crack the top 25 of the year. As usual I picked the songs that have memories for me and may have had some relevance later on in the years that followed. I want to thank everyone for their support and the follows. We have almost 1000 est. audience. Drop me a line say hello [email protected]
Published 09/19/21
Published 09/19/21
Welcome back everyone My 1981 ICON artist episode has arrived. This duo's music covers two different music decades, while they may not be what you think of when the 80s pop in your head. Well poptops here wants to tell you they deserve a little blue eyed soul table in the corner or your 80's nostalgia. Please support drop a review or a note in the email its all appreciated  Email: [email protected] Thank you Shelby
Published 08/29/21
Well this time we wrap up the top songs for 1981. There is some controversy at the top as some would say its wrong but is it? I also spend some time saying happy birthday to MTV which turns 40. Come along one and all let's take a little trip back and listen to 1981. Please rate and review and share if you think someone would be interested or just drop me a line at [email protected]
Published 08/01/21
Well I'm back from vacation and its time keep the music train moving. This week's episode has two big country crossovers and why these songs made country fans worry their authenticity was being destroyed. Thanks for listening and remember to rate, review and subscribe.  Hey drop me a line as well [email protected]
Published 07/18/21
Hey everybody I am here with the continuation of our 1981 countdown. Some nuggets and a female singer before she was transformed by the purple one. Thank you all for listening and drop me a line let me know what you like [email protected]
Published 06/20/21
Welcome everyone it seems we have hit that part of the countdown were lost loves and soft sounds ruled. As we continue our exploration of the second year of the decade do these songs remind you of past loves or calm peaceful nights. As always thank you for listening and drop me a line at [email protected] to keep the nostalgia going. Shelby 
Published 05/31/21
Welcome back everyone I have decided to streamline my shows. Starting now I will be attacking a year at a time, we start with the top 25 of 1981. If you enjoy my show let me know at the email I love constructive feedback. [email protected]
Published 05/16/21
What do you get when you combine rock instrumentation and R&B Grooves an amazing combo that gets you rockin on the Dance Floor. We examine some of the best examples of 80s funk, and what it morphed into in the 1990s. Do you like the pod please rate and review and drop us a line at [email protected]
Published 04/18/21
It's a new year and the 80s begins to show its true face, and pulls out its Ronnie Raygun! What was on the radio in january of 1981 lets take a quick listen.
Published 04/04/21
In this second part I cover the rock records that failed to impress the top 5, but we all know. Thanks you for the increased listens I enjoy talking and listening to music with all of you. Drop me a line or a suggestion [email protected]
Published 03/22/21
The charts are not everything the only mark whats singles are selling and on being played on the radio. In this first of two parts we listen to songs that missed the top 5 but are just as important if not more so then others we have discussed.  [email protected] suggestions and comments Rate and review to help others find this content Thank you for your support
Published 03/14/21
Its the end of the year 1980 and some big names are at the top of the chart but the month and year are remembered also for the loss of a music legend. [email protected] Thank you for you support and keep listening. Review and subscribe on the platform of your choice.
Published 03/07/21
The year is coming to an end and the big guns come out with a hit that has staying power. Also some disco heavyweights get behind the scenes and move to the second part of their music legacies. Join me for a trip down memory lane it's November 1980. Drop me a line [email protected] Be a doll and rate review and subscribe. The 80s live on!
Published 02/21/21
Concept albums are not a new thing Pink Floyd and Rush have them. But in the 80s a relatively unknown band put out one about dissolution and cults and the tragic love story of Nikki and Mary. Come along as we dive into 1988's Operation Mindcrime. Drop me a line [email protected] youtube playlist for this album spotify playlist for the album
Published 01/26/21
Welcome back everyone its the fall of 1980, does 80's music have an identity yet? It seems not as different genres and styles are jumping around looking for exposure. Drop me a Line [email protected] Rate and review on apple podcasts
Published 01/17/21
For 1980 No Artist exemplifies this time more than Blondie. Emerging from the punk new wave scene they tried many different styles. Their career still goes on today, however to me is the perfect bridge between the 70's and 80's. Drop me a line [email protected]
Published 01/04/21
The Fall is Beginning and the charts are semi static come in and we will do a quick overview of the hits from September of 1980. Rate and review if you can on the podcast app of your choice. Drop me a line at [email protected] Happy Holidays and may this year be better than the last. Shelby
Published 12/27/20
Was there a debate did one city give us freestyle and the other ride its coattails? Well it seems not but a subgenre of music was born out of disco and synth beats. Whether you call latin hip-hop or post disco dance it was great music to just have fun to. [email protected] Drop me a line https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7or8K9G6NZbD3NzQ8vr7le?si=1IYkQNpURty5ONXvOPnQHw A spotify playlist of 80's freestyle Please rate and review on apple podcasts Thank You
Published 12/13/20
Its the end of summer the 80's rolls on do you wanna go to Xanadu? [email protected] drop me a line say hello
Published 12/06/20
On Aug 1 1981 a station launched , and a second British Invasion began. This led to the New Wave and New Romantic sound crashing on our shores and music would never be the same. Email: 80s pop tops Spotify Playlist: 2nd British Invasion Thank you for your support and happy listening.
Published 11/15/20
Its the Summer of 1980 and we are counting down the top 5 hits of July. Thank you all for the support and listens [email protected] Drop me a line if you have a comment or suggestion.
Published 11/08/20
In this weeks off the chart episode we discuss my favorite sub-genre of 80's music call Hair Metal, Pop rock, or Glam Metal I call it awesome. I will share some of my lesser known favorites as we see how high you can tease your hair. Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47H7Ei7rM1etOjJ6U7enx3?si=CSG_Rkv4QlycP6NjXwVBGQ Contact me at [email protected]
Published 10/25/20
JUNE 1980 Summer comes to the new decade and we have a new top 5. Drop me a line at [email protected] Subscribe and rate at Apple Itunes and thank you everybody.
Published 10/18/20
Do you love when music tells a story how about a pop song taking on a narrative journey? I know I do come with me as we take a peek at some amazing story songs. Drop me a line at [email protected] Here is that spotify playlist to listen to https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Bk0PToKZ5jo91USRd7fXz?si=V2doWVO1S9GDDYlPGizYtQ
Published 10/04/20