Ep 18 Jan 81 David Bowie, Fassbender & Russell, Ultravox, Dire Straits, Diana Ross, Phil Collins, Honey Bane

Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, your ultimate tour of the decade's most iconic sounds. Our host, the 80s Mixtaper, transports us from the threshold of 1980 to the vibrant sound energy of 1981. This episode explores not only two of the era's essential tracks but delves into narratives that defined music in those transformative years.

Our sonic adventure kicks off with David Bowie and his audacious single "Scary Monsters and Super Creeps," marking Bowie's innovative leap into the new decade. We then traverse through the poignant echoes of Susan Fassbender and Kay Russell's "Twilight Café" — a track as enchanting as it is ephemeral.

Ultravox's "Vienna" takes center stage, a monumental anthem that redefined New Wave. Followed by Dire Straits' "Romeo and Juliet," an evocative ballad bridging Shakespearean romance with gritty realism. The episode also revisits Diana Ross's introspective "It's My Turn," a declaration of autonomy.

We spotlight Phil Collins' solo triumph "In the Air Tonight," his raw, powerful expression of heartache that elevated the single into a cultural phenomenon.

Concluding with Honey Bane, a punk icon's flirt with pop in "Turn Me On, Turn Me Off." Each song paints a vivid soundscape of 1981, a year defined by musical exploration and relentless creativity. Join us as we delve into the stories behind the tracks, the artists, and the immense cultural tapestry of the 80s.

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

1. David Bowie - Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)

2. Susan Fassbender and Kay Russell - Twighlight Cafe

3. Vienna - Ultravox

4. Dire Straits - Romeo and Julier

5. Diana Ross - Its My Turn

6. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

7. Honey Bane - Turn Me On Turn Me Off