First, Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including: New live-action Popeye movieJohn Mellencamp is mad againThe best place to get abducted by aliensThe people most likely to get abducted by aliensFirst look at "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Then, in true crime fashion, Will shares the tale of how Prince was inspired to write the title track from his career-defining album "1999." Special thanks to Marcus Taylor for researching and writing the story. Introduction - 00:00 1980s News - 03:30 The Curious Origin of Prince's 1999 - 37:00 Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:22:05 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].