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Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown

Rewind the greatest decade in music!Join us weekly on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown as we relive the hits, share trivia, and celebrate the unforgettable sounds of the 80s

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Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Hope Is a Mixtape

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown ·

2025/04/09

This week, we’re doing something different.There’s no countdown. No rankings. No flashy transitions.Just 30 songs from the 1980s that offer light when the world feels heavy.This is a playlist of power, compassion, resilience, and love—songs that say: you’re not alone, and you’re not done yet.These aren’t just hits from a bygone decade. These are lifelines.And in times like these, we all need something to hold on to.We’re taking a pause from our regular UK Top 20 and Patreon releases this week to

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1:46:58

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown Bonus Episode 3: The Top...

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2025/04/08

Some songs get played. Others get banned. Fears. Censored.Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone, because these songs matter now more than ever.In Part 3 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, we continue the countdown with tracks that were so powerful, they were seen as a threat.From Simple Minds and The Human League to The Style Council and The Clash, these anthems didn't just define a decade, they fought for change.Want more exclusive episodes? Join us on Patreon

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1:41:30

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK: Flashback to August 7,...

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2025/04/03

This week, we count down the Top 20 songs in the UK—from soul-drenched ballads and synth-laced pop to arena-sized rock and unexpected chart-toppers.🎶 New Order delivers a synth masterpiece🎤 Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Heart battle it out in the Top 5🎙️ Pet Shop Boys take us to church (and back)💥 Bruce Willis surprises us with a soulful throwback🎉 And Los Lobos bring it all home at #1 with a classic reimaginedThis isn’t just another chart. It’s a late-summer mixtape from a year when the world

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1:47:07

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Songs – August 7,...

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2025/04/02

This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re diving into the pop power, cultural crossover, and quiet courage of the week ending August 7, 1987; a chart that didn’t just bring the hits, it brought the heart.We’ve got:💃 Whitney, Madonna, and Janet bringing the dancefloor heat🎸 Richard Marx and Bob Seger turning up the guitars🎤 Suzanne Vega’s Luka quietly shifting the world🎬 Three songs from Beverly Hills Cop II that turned the soundtrack into a chart monster🎧 And U2’s #1 anthem of faith

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1:37:24

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown Bonus Episode 2 : The Top...

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2025/04/01

Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone—because these songs need to be heard.In Part 2 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, we continue counting down the tracks that challenged the system, spoke truth to power, and left a lasting impact.From Tracy Chapman and Public Enemy to Paul McCartney and the Dead Kennedys, these songs tackled the biggest issues of the decade—with lyrics that still resonate today.📢 Want more exclusive episodes? Join us on Patreon for early

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1:57:09

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK: Top 20 Songs from...

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2025/03/27

The UK charts were electric on September 30, 1983—a vibrant mix of genres, shifting sounds, and timeless icons. This week’s countdown is a ride through everything that made the early 80s unforgettable. 🎶 New Order brought the future with “Blue Monday”🎶 Culture Club lit up the top spot with “Karma Chameleon”🎶 David Bowie, UB40, Paul Young, Genesis, and Soft Cell all make powerful appearances🎶 And a few unexpected gems from Monyaka, Ryan Paris, and Modern Romance add extra flavor to this

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1:44:37

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Songs from October...

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2025/03/26

This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we rewind to October 1, 1983—a moment when new wave, power ballads, retro flair, and synth-pop all collided in glorious, unforgettable harmony.We’ve got Bonnie Tyler’s thunderous #1 hit, Men Without Hats’ quirky dance revolution, and The Police delivering heartbreak in perfect harmony—not once, but twice. Plus: 🎤 A surprise appearance from Frank Stallone (yes, really!) 🎧 A dreamy saxophone slow-dance from Spandau Ballet 🎹 Billy Joel goes Motown 💔 Air

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1:37:30

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown Bonus Episode 1 : The Top...

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2025/03/25

Some songs make you dance. Some songs make you feel.And some songs? Some change the world.This series was originally a Patreon-exclusive, but right now, these songs are too important to keep behind a paywall.Welcome to Part 1 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s—a countdown of the most powerful, politically charged, and socially relevant songs of the decade.From punk anthems to hip-hop manifestos, rock epics to pop songs with a message, these tracks shook the system—and their messages still hit

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Coming Soon: Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown - October 1,...

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2025/03/24

This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown—we’re rewinding to October 1, 1983…💥 Bonnie Tyler is going full power-ballad mode 🕺 Men Without Hats are dancing without rules 🎸 Stray Cats bring the rockabilly heat … and somehow, Frank Stallone lands in the Top 10.Plus—mixtape memories, Swatch watch trivia, and all the feels.🎧 Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on all socials! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:45:03

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK: December 4, 1981

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2025/03/20

The UK charts on December 4, 1981, were a perfect mix of innovation, nostalgia, and pure 80s magic.This week, we count down 20 incredible tracks, featuring: 🎶 Queen and David Bowie teaming up for a legendary duet 🎶 The Human League leading the synthpop revolution 🎶 Soft Cell, OMD, and Ultravox bringing new wave brilliance 🎶 Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John, and Rod Stewart proving the legends were still on top 🎶 Julio Iglesias taking a Spanish-language ballad all the way to number oneThis

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1:35:08

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Hits of December...

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2025/03/19

It’s time to travel back to December 5, 1981, when soft rock ballads, arena anthems, and new wave sounds were all battling it out for chart supremacy!🎧 This week’s Gen X 80s Countdown brings you Diana Ross reimagining a 50s classic, The Police blending new wave with reggae, Foreigner delivering one of the greatest power ballads ever, and Olivia Newton-John dominating the charts with a record-breaking smash hit!🔥 Plus, we’ll revisit the launch of MTV and how it changed music forever, and we’ll dive

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1:47:15

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK: March 10, 1989 Pop....

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2025/03/13

March 10, 1989, had a little bit of everything—and this week, we’re taking you back with another epic countdown of the UK’s Top 20!We’ve got Michael Jackson clapping back at the press, Donna Summer proving disco queens never fade, Poison making us all sing along, and the pop machine that was Jason Donovan ruling the charts.🔥 And don’t forget, our exclusive new Patreon series, The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s. Head over to Patreon for more deep-dive episodes.📢 Follow us on social media

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1:46:30

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Hits of March 11,...

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2025/03/12

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re traveling back to March 11, 1989, a time when boy bands were rising, new jack swing was taking over, and rock legends were proving they still had what it takes.🎧 Get ready for Debbie Gibson’s chart-topping ballad, the boy band explosion of New Kids on the Block, and the dance-pop energy of Paula Abdul and Milli Vanilli. Plus, we’ve got rock anthems from Guns N’ Roses and Rod Stewart, smooth R&B from Bobby Brown and Anita Baker, and a few surprises along

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2:57:28

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Special Edition – My...

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2025/03/05

This week, we’re doing something different and personal—a double-length special featuring my 40 favorite songs from the entire decade!🔥 Featuring: 🎸 Duran Duran 🎤 Pat Benatar💃 Taylor Dayne🎬 Huey Lewis & The News🤘 Billy Idol👑 Michael JacksonThis is the ultimate 80s mixtape—a mix of rock, pop, new wave, movie classics, and deep cuts that defined the greatest decade in music.And don’t forget—our Patreon-exclusive series kicks off next week with the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, so if

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1:39:20

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Hits of June 7,...

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2025/02/26

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to June 7, 1980—a time when the 70s were fading, and the 80s were kicking the door wide open.🎧 We’ve got Lipps, Inc. bringing the funk at Number 1, Paul McCartney proving Beatlemania never really ended, and Blondie, Bob Seger, and Elton John delivering the timeless classics we still love today.Plus, we’ll dive into the game-changing sounds of new wave, the ballads that broke our hearts, and the movie soundtracks that made history.🎸 And BIG news

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1:49:46

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: July 25, 1986 – Pop...

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2025/02/20

It’s time to rewind to July 25, 1986, where the UK charts were packed with pop legends, new wave anthems, reggae grooves, and even a few surprises.🎧 This week’s countdown features: 🔥 Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach 🎸 Rod Stewart – Every Beat of My Heart 💃 Bananarama – Venus 🎤 UB40 – Sing Our Own Song 🤖 Art of Noise & Max Headroom – Paranoimia (Yes, THAT Max Headroom.)As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the songs, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to

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1:40:39

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Hits of July 26, 1986

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2025/02/19

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to July 26, 1986, when pop, rock, and movie soundtracks ruled the charts!🎧 We’ve got Peter Gabriel at Number 1 with the groundbreaking Sledgehammer, Kenny Loggins taking us into the Danger Zone, and Genesis, Madonna, and Janet Jackson keeping the hits coming. Plus, we’re diving into some of the most legendary 80s movie soundtracks, including The Karate Kid Part II, Short Circuit, and Top Gun!Along the way, we’ll break down the stories behind the

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1:47:07

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: September 8, 1989 – Club...

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2025/02/13

Time to rewind to September 8, 1989, when house music ruled the clubs, hair metal was still roaring, and pop stars dominated the airwaves!🎧 This week’s countdown features rock giants like Bon Jovi & Guns N’ Roses, pop legends like Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan, and dance anthems from Black Box & Starlight.As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, test your 80s trivia knowledge, and take a nostalgic detour back to 1989—where the Game Boy was changing gaming forever.Follow

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1:43:15

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Hits of September...

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2025/02/12

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to September 9, 1989, when pop, rock, R&B, and new jack swing ruled the charts!We’ve got New Kids on the Block hangin’ tough at Number 1, Paula Abdul bringing the attitude, Skid Row delivering one of the most powerful rock ballads of the decade, and Gloria Estefan, Madonna, and Cher proving why they’re absolute legends.Along the way, we’ll dive into the stories behind the hits, share some fun 80s trivia, and talk about one of the biggest music

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1:44:40

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK: February 20, 1981 – A...

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2025/02/06

It’s time to rewind to February 20, 1981, when rock, new wave, funk, and a little bit of novelty magic collided on the UK charts!🎧 This week’s countdown is packed with legends—John Lennon, Blondie, Phil Collins, Madness, and Dire Straits—along with some surprises, like the rockabilly swagger of The Stray Cats and the powerhouse glam comeback of Slade. Plus, the infamous Number 1 hit that blocked Ultravox’s Vienna from the top spot!As always, we’ll dive into the stories behind the songs, test your

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