Step into the glitter and groove of October 12, 1985, as we count down the hottest 20 tracks from a week when MTV ruled, cassette decks were king, and the charts were soaked in synth, soul, and swagger.
Join host Bret as he rewinds through unforgettable hits like Take On Me, Oh Sheila, Part-Time Lover, Freedom, and Dress You Up—plus deep trivia, nostalgic stories, and a few surprises along the way. You’ll hear about mall memories, Pepsi power moves, and even the magic of disposable cameras.
Also this week. we’ve closed the Patreon, but we’re opening the vault! All four episodes of the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s are now bonus episodes on the main feed. Next up. Adult Contemporary Top 20 from March 25, 1989.
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Keep moving forward. Keep remembering backward.
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