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Video: Lipps Inc. – Funkytown (Official Audio). “Funkytown” is Lips Inc.’s disco-synth classic: a dance-floor-ready hit about wanting a fresh start somewhere more alive. Released in 1979 and propelled to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980, it…
Morten Harket sang “Take On Me” as the lead vocalist of Norwegian band a-ha. The group’s 1985 re-recording became an international hit, powered by Harket’s soaring chorus and a now-iconic music video that turns a comic-book romance into animated adventure.…
Video: Modern Talking – Cheri Cheri Lady (Goldene Europa 1985, 28.11.1985). The story of Modern Talking isn’t just about music; it’s a tale of clashing egos, perfect timing, and the German music industry’s hunger for a new sound in the…
Video: Lipps Inc. – Funkytown (1980). You can find the original Funkytown song on every major streaming platform, the Funkytown Brewing taproom in Chicago’s Logan Square, and the Funky Town Fridge in Fort Worth, Texas. If you’ve ever wondered where…
Video: New Order – Blue Monday on BBC’s Top of the Pops – 31.3.1983.
Video: Top 100 80s Synth-Pop & New Wave Songs Ranked (Hits + Deep Cuts). Forget the “lost treasures” you’ve heard about; the real magic of the 80s lies in the 30 essential bands that didn’t just survive the decade, they…
Video: Modern Talking – You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul (Official Video). If you’ve ever found yourself humming that unforgettable synth riff or belting out the chorus at a retro party, you’re not alone. Modern Talking’s “You’re My Heart, You’re…
Video: Modern Talking – Space Mix ’98. If you thought Modern Talking was just an ’80s relic, think again! Their remixes—especially the legendary Space Mix ’98—have kept the synth pop flame burning bright well into the new millennium. From turbocharged…
Video: Modern Talking – Cheri Cheri Lady (Official Video). If you think “Cheri Cheri Lady” is just another catchy 80s tune, think again! This Modern Talking anthem not only stormed European charts back in 1985 but continues to captivate millions…
Video: D.White – All the story is history. Modern Talking style 80s. Music Disco. Magic walking truck race. If you’ve ever found yourself irresistibly humming “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul,” you’ve already been swept up by the unmistakable style…
