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“Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” Welcome back to the 80s. On August 1, 1981 viewers in New Jersey were the first to see the debut of a new music video channel, MTV.  In the years that followed, MTV would become a cultural phenomenon, influencing TV, film, advertising and fashion. However, for Episode 28, we thought it would be uber-nostalgic to go back to those days between January 1, 1980 and July 31, 1981 to hear what music was like before MTV changed everything.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube.Songs chosen by Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai. Track listing coming soon.Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! Remember the days before streaming, when listening to music meant you had to flip over an album or cassette? Yeah, sometimes it was a pain, and we're willing to bet some of you didn't bother doing so believing all the best songs were on Side 1. Episode 27 features great 80s songs that made Side 2 worth listening to. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube.Songs chosen by both of us.Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. George Michael - Monkey (Faith 1987, single release 1988)2. Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself (Don't Stop 1981)3. The Pretenders - Don't Get Me Wrong (Get Close 1986)4. Fleetwood Mac - Hold Me (Mirage 1982)5. Pet Shop Boys - It's a Sin (Actually 1987)6. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) 1983)7. The Police - Wrapped Around Your Finger (Synchronicity 1983, single release 1984)8. Duran Duran - Save a Prayer (Rio 1982)9. Crowded House - Better Be Home Soon (Temple of Low Men 1988)10. INXS - Don't Change (Shabooh Shoobah 1982)11. Foreigner - Urgent (4 1981)12. Queen - I Want to Break Free (The Works 1984)13. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart (The River 1980)14. Depeche Mode - Master and Servant (Some Great Reward 1984)15. Peter Gabriel - Shock the Monkey (Peter Gabriel (Security) 1982)16. Night Ranger - Goodbye (7 Wishes 1985)17. The Outfield - All the Love (Play Deep 1985, single release 1986)18. Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime (Live) (Stop Making Sense 1984, original release Remain in Light 1980, single release 1981)19. REM - The One I Love (Document 1987)20. Huey Lewis - If This Is It (Sports 1983, single release 1984)21. Prince - Baby I'm a Star (Purple Rain soundtrack 1984)22. Simply Red - Holding Back the Years (Picture Book 1985)Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! Episode 26 features artists who got their start in the 1950s and 60s, and still managed to have hits in the 80s. Some acts, like The Rolling Stones, Scorpions, and Bruce Springsteen, will even be touring in 2024, proving that age really just is a number.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads, Bluesky, and YouTube.Songs chosen by Benny Banzai and Dr. Dave.Group or artist - song title (album and release date)The Moody Blues - The Voice (Long Distance Voyager 1981)Bob Seger - Shakedown (Beverly Hills Cop II soundtrack 1987)Aretha Franklin - Freeway of Love (Who's Zoomin' Who? 1985)Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire (Great Balls of Fire! soundtrack 1989, original release - stand alone single 1957)James Brown - Gravity (single version) (Gravity 1986)Donny Osmond - Soldier of Love (Donny Osmond 1988)Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed (In Square Circle 1985)Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues (Too Low for Zero 1983)David Bowie and Pat Metheny Group - This is Not America (The Falcon and the Snowman soundtrack 1985)Bee Gees - You Win Again (E.S.P. 1987)Diana Ross - Missing You (Swept Away 1984)Cher - Just Like Jesse James (Heart of Stone 1989)Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart - People Get Ready (Flash 1985)Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love (Tunnel of Love 1987)Rolling Stones - Undercover of the Night (Undercover 1983)Scorpions - No One Like You (Blackout 1982)Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care (Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1)Golden Earring - When the Lady Smiles (N.E.W.S. 1984)Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton - Islands in the Stream (Eyes That See in the Dark 1983)Tina Turner - Break Every Rule (Break Every Rule 1986, single release 1987) Slade - My Oh My (Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply 1984)Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! If you did a Wikipedia search for “heavy metal music” you would see there are literally dozens of different metal subgenres and fusion genres, as well as regional and local scenes. Episode 25, Precious Metal, features some of the popular metal artists of the 80s from the US, Canada, and the UK. So, turn up the volume to 11, throw up your devil horns,  and start head bangin’!  A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new episodes are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads and YouTube.Songs chosen by both of us. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Poison - Fallen Angel (Open Up and Say...Ahh! 1988)2. Skid Row - Youth Gone Wild (Skid Row 1989)3. Twisted Sister - I Wanna Rock (Stay Hungry 1984)4. Vixen - Edge of a Broken Heart (Vixen 1988)5. Iron Maiden - Killers (Killers 1981)6. Lita Ford - Dressed to Kill (Dancin' on the Edge 1984)7. Dio - Rainbow in the Dark (Holy Diver 1983)8. Dokken - Dream Warriors (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors soundtrack 1987)9. Metallica - Master of Puppets (Master of Puppets 1986)10. Mötley Crüe - Looks That Kill (Shout at the Devil 1983, single release 1984)11. BulletBoys - Smooth Up in Ya (BulletBoys 1988)12. Cinderella - Nobody's Fool (Night Songs 1986)13. Spinal Tap - Big Bottom (This is Spinal Tap soundtrack 1984)14. Saxon - Ride Like the Wind (Destiny 1988)15. Quiet Riot - Metal Health (Bang Your Head) (Metal Health 1983)16. Alice Cooper - Poison (Trash 1989)17. Motörhead - Ace of Spades (Ace of Spades 1980)18. Ozzy Osbourne - Flying High Again (Diary of a Madman 1981)19. Judas Priest - Breaking the Law (British Steel 1980)Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! Do you remember riding around with friends at night or driving down a deserted highway or back road with the windows down, listening to your favorite music? So do we. Episode 24 features some of our go to songs for driving at night. Hopefully, this brings back some memories and you'll be inspired to go for a drive later, listening to this episode. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new episodes are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads and YouTube.Songs chosen by Benny Banzai and Dr. Dave. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Mike + The Mechanics - Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) (Mike + The Mechanics 1985)2. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings (Welcome to the Real World 1985)3. Roxy Music – Avalon (Avalon 1982)4. Commodores – Nightshift (Nightshift 1985)5. The Motels - Only the Lonely (All Four One 1982)6. Red Rider - Human Race (Neruda 1983)7. Howard Jones - No One Is to Blame (Action Replay 1986)8. The Cure - Pictures of You (Disintegration 1989, single release 1990)9. Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight (Face Value 1981)10. Tangerine Dream - Love on a Real Train (Risky Business soundtrack 1983)11. David & David - River's Gonna Rise (Boomtown 1986)12. Little River Band – The Night Owls (Time Exposure 1981)13. Robert Plant - Big Log (The Principle of Moments 1983)14. Robbie Robertson - Broken Arrow (Robbie Robertson 1987)15. The Hooters - All You Zombies (Nervous Night 1985)16. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (The Joshua Tree 1987)17. Journey – Faithfully (Frontiers 1983)18. Don Henley - Sunset Grill (Building the Perfect Beast 1984, single release 1985)19. Cyndi Lauper - I Drove All Night (A Night to Remember 1989)20. The Cars – Drive (Heartbeat City 1984)Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD  

Welcome back to the 80s! This introduction to Episode 23 will be short to provide a dramatic contrast to those 80s artists who clearly needed an editor when naming their songs.  A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new episodes are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, Threads and YouTube.Songs chosen by both of us. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. The Housemartins - The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death (The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death 1987)2. Howard Jones - You Know I Love You...Don't You? (One to One 1986)3. WHAM! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Make It Big 1984)4. Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That (Reg Strikes Back 1988)5. Cyndi Lauper - Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China) (Vibes soundtrack 1988)6. Juice Newton - Love's Been a Little Bit Hard on Me (Quiet Lies 1982)7. Ronnie Milsap - I Wouldn't Have Missed This for the World (There's No Gettin' Over Me 1981)8. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (Arthur - The Album 1981)9. Stars on 45 - Stars on 45 (Medley: Intro Venus / Sugar Sugar / No Reply / I'll Be Back / Drive My Car / Do You Want to Know a Secret / We Can Work It Out / I Should Have Know Better / Nowhere Man / You're Going to Lose That Girl / Stars on 45) (Stars on Long Play 1981)10. The Police - De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (Zenyatta Mondatta 1980)11. Nick Lowe - I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll) (The Rose of England 1985)12. Simple Minds - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (New Gold Dream 81-82-83-84 1982)13. The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go (Combat Rock 1982)14. Beastie Boys - (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) ( Licensed to Ill 1986)15. Bryan Adams - She's Only Happy When She's Dancin' (Live) (Live! Live! Live! 1988, original release Reckless 1984)16. John Cougar Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A (A Salute to 60's Rock) (Scarecrow 1985, single release 1986)17. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star (Live) (Pack Up the Plantation - Live! 1985)18. Tina Turner - What's Love Got to Do with It (Private Dancer 1984)19. Stevie Nicks - Edge of Seventeen (Just Like the White Winged Dove) (Bella Donna 1981, single release 1982)Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s and our first mini-episode! We came up this idea when we didn’t have enough songs to fill our usual 90-minute podcast theme. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12, this episode features songs not only about teachers and education, but also high school proms and even some good ol’ fashioned high school rebellion. We should mention that the irony isn’t lost on us that some of these songs move beyond simply poking fun at school, to being rather critical of the educational system. So, regardless of whether you loved or loathed school, this episode has something for you.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, Tribel, and YouTube.Songs chosen by Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai.  Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. 38 Special - Teacher, Teacher (Teachers soundtrack 1984)2. Don Henley - Johnny Can't Read (I Can't Stand Still 1982)3. Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17 (Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats 1983)4. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Parents Just Don't Understand (He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper 1988)5. Rockpile - Teacher, Teacher (Seconds of Pleasure 1980)6. Van Halen - Hot for Teacher (1984 1984)7. Motley Crue - Smokin' in the Boys Room (Theatre of Pain 1985)8. Twisted Sister feat. Alice Cooper - Be Chrool to Your Scuel (Come Out and Play 1985)9. The Smiths - The Headmaster Ritual (Meat is Murder 1985)10. The Police - Don't Stand So Close to Me (Zenyatta Mondatta 1980)11. Julie Brown - The Homecoming Queen's Got a Gun (stand alone single 1983)12. Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 (The Wall 1979, single release 1980)Listen, enjoy, follow, share, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! Forty years ago, Benny Banzai and his classmates graduated from Burwell Jr. Sr. High School in Burwell, NE. From May 1982-May 1983, his senior year was filled with great songs from REO Speedwagon, Hall & Oates, America, George Thorogood, the Billys (Squire & Idol) and many more. So to the graduates of the Class of 1983 everywhere, congratulations on your 40th Anniversary. Hopefully this episode brings back some memories. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, Hive, and now YouTube.Songs chosen by Benny Banzai. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Burwell High School Marching Band - Our Director (school fight song)2. ZZ Top - Gimme All Your Lovin' (Eliminator 1983)3. Steel Breeze - You Don't Want Me Anymore (Steel Breeze 1982)4. The Clash - Rock the Casbah (Combat Rock 1982)5. Billy Idol - Hot in the City (Billy Idol 1982)6. Kenny Rogers - Love Will Turn You Around (Six Pack soundtrack 1982)7. REO Speedwagon - Keep the Fire Burnin' (Good Trouble 1982)8. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - You Got Lucky (Long After Dark 1982)9. Hall & Oates - Maneater (H2O 1982)10. Stray Cats - Rock This Town (Built for Speed 1982)11. The Greg Kihn Band - Jeopardy (Kihnspiracy 1983)12. The Oak RIdge Boys - American Made (American Made 1983)13. America - You Can Do Magic (View from the Ground 1982)14. Jackson Browne - Somebody's Baby (Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack 1982)15. John Cougar Mellencamp - Jack & Diane (American Made 1982)16. Bryan Adams - Straight From the Heart (Cuts Like a Knife 1982)17. George Thorogood and the Destroyers - Bad to the Bone (Bad to the Bone 1982)18. Billy Squire - Everybody Wants You (Emotions in Motion 1982)19. Def Leppard - Photograph (Pyromania 1983)20. Devo - That's Good (Oh No! It's Devo 1982)21. Toni Basil - Mickey (Word of Mouth 1982)22. Dexys Midnight Runners - Come on Eileen (Too-Rye-Ay 1982)23. Golden Earring - Twilight Zone (Cut 1982)Listen, enjoy, share, follow, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s!  Episode 20, and the first of 2023, is Dr. Dave’s Forgotten 80s: Volume II, once again highlighting some of my favorite songs of the decade that were popular on the radio and MTV, but had the longevity of New Coke on store shelves. From Cheap Trick in 1980 to Enuff Z’ Nuff in 1989 I’m hoping you’ll remember most, if not all of these songs. Oh, and in case you were wondering Forgotten 80s will indeed be a trilogy, so watch for Episode III in the future.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, and now YouTube.Songs chosen by Dr. Dave. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Honeymoon Suite - Feel it Again (The Big Prize 1985) 2. The Power Station - Get It On (Bang a Gong) (The Power Station 1985)3. Cheap Trick - Stop this Game (All Shook Up 1980)4. Peter Wolf – Come As You Are (Come As You Are 1987)5. David Bowie - Day-In Day-Out (Never Let Me Down 1987)6. Roman Holliday - One Foot Back in Your Door (Roman Holliday 1983)7. Santana - Hold On (Shango 1982)8. Toto - Make Believe  (IV 1982)9. Dennis DeYoung - Desert Moon (Desert Moon 1984)10. The Alan Parsons Project - Time (The Turn of a Friendly Card 1980, single release 1981)11. Wham! - Edge of Heaven (Music from the Edge of Heaven 1986)12. The Honeydrippers - Rockin’ at Midnight (Volume I 1984)13. Jefferson Starship – No Way Out (Nuclear Furniture 1984)14. Ian Hunter - All of the Good Ones Are Taken (All of the Good Ones Are Taken 1983)15. Scandal feat. Patty Smyth – Hands Tied (Warrior 1984)16. Go West - We Close Our Eyes (Go West 1985)17. Enuff Z’ Nuff - Fly High Michelle (Enuff Z’ Nuff 1989)18. a-ha - Hunting High and Low (Hunting High and Low 1985, single release 1986)19. Pink Floyd - On the Turning Away (A Momentary Lapse of Reason 1987)Listen, enjoy, share, follow, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s. The concert experience in the 80s was much different than it is today. You first had go to a record store (remember those?) and the cashier had a stack of embossed tickets held together with a rubber band. Most shows were also General Admission which meant you had to get to the venue hours before the doors opened to get good seats. Good times. That said, there were some amazing artists touring during the 1980s. Episode 19 features all the acts Benny Banzai and Dr. Dave saw live during their high school and college days during the decade.  A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mastodon, and now YouTube.Songs chosen by Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Moody Blues - Your Wildest Dreams (The Other Side of Life 1986)2. Sting – If You Love Someone Set Them Free (The Dream of the Blue Turtles 1985)3. The Hooters – Day by Day (Nervous Night 1985)4. The Fixx – One Thing Leads to Another (Reach the Beach 1983)5. R.E.M. - Fall on Me (Lifes Rich Pageant 1986)6. Corey Hart – Sunglasses at Night (First Offense 1983, single release 1984)7. Rick Springfield - Souls (Live) (Platinum & Gold Collection 2003, original release Living in Oz 1983)8. The Beach Boys – Getcha Back (The Beach Boys 1985)9. Journey – Who's Crying Now (Live) (Greatest Hits Live 1998, original release Escape 1981)10. Bruce Hornsby & The Range – Mandolin Rain (The Way It Is 1986)11. Cheap Trick – Don’t Be Cruel (Lap of Luxury 1988)12. The Romantics – One in a Million (In Heat 1983, single release 1984)13. REO Speedwagon – That Ain't Love (Life as We Know It 1987)14. The Jets - Cross My Broken Heart (Beverly Hills Cop II soundtrack 1987)15. Bryan Adams – Heat of the Night (Live) (Live! Live! Live! 1988, original release Into the Fire 1987)16. Honeymoon Suite – New Girl Now (Honeymoon Suite 1984)17. Def Leppard – Rock! Rock! (Til You Drop) (Pyromania 1983, single release 1984)18. Neil Diamond – America (The Jazz Singer soundtrack 1980, single release 1981)Listen, enjoy, share, follow, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! Benny Banzai here. In my opinion, the best time for college radio was in the 80s. From January 1984 to May 1988, I was on air at KWSC-FM at Wayne State College in Wayne, NE. We were Pixies, The Ramones, The Replacements, The Smiths, Echo and the Bunnymen, R.E.M. and so many great bands that weren't getting much play on commercial radio stations. This episode features these bands and more.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and now YouTube.Songs chosen by both of us.  Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Killing Joke – Eighties (Night Time 1984)2. BoDeans - Say About Love (Outside Looking In 1987)3. Flesh for Lulu - I Go Crazy (Long Live the New Flesh 1987)4. Husker Du - Sorry Somehow (Candy Apple Grey 1986)5. Echo and the Bunnymen – The Killing Moon (Ocean Rain 1984) 6. The Jesus and Mary Chain - Happy When It Rains (Darklands 1987)7. REM - Can't Get Here There From Here (Fables of the Reconstruction 1985)8. Hoodoo Gurus - Come Anytime (Magnum Cum Louder 1989)9. The Replacements - Can't Hardly Wait (Pleased to Meet Me 1987)10. Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians - Balloon Man (Globe of Frogs 1988)11. The Smithereens - Only a Memory (Green Thoughts 1988)12. Pixies - Wave of Mutilation (Doolittle 1989) 13. Love and Rockets - So Alive (Love and Rockets 1989)14. Dead Milkmen - Bitchin' Camaro (Big Lizard in My Backyard 1985)15. Ramones - Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio? (End of the Century 1980)16. Happy Mondays - Wrote for Luck (Bummed 1988)17. The Stone Roses - Made of Stone (The Stone Roses 1989)18. The Sugarcubes – Motorcrash (Life’s Too Good 1988)19. Violent Femmes - Blister in the Sun (Violent Femmes 1983)20. Siouxie and the Banshees - Cities in Dust (Tinderbox 1986, single release 1985)21. The Smiths - Bigmouth Strikes Again (The Queen is Dead 1986)22. 10,000 Maniacs - Don't Talk (In My Tribe 1987)23. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (non-album single 1980)Listen, enjoy, share, follow, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! If you grew up in the 70s and 80s, you remember the School House Rock educational shorts that aired during ABC’s Saturday morning cartoons. Here’s some lyrics to the Multiplication Rock episode “Elementary, My Dear” that reveals the theme of Episode 17:   Two times one is two, of courseAnd it must occur to youYou get an even numberEvery time you multiply by two A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by both of us. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Sting – Fortress Around Your Heart (Dream of the Blue Turtles 1985)2. Sting – We’ll Be Together (…Nothing Like the Sun 1987)3. Jefferson Starship – Winds of Change (Winds of Change 1982)4. Jefferson Starship – Stranger (Modern Times 1981)5. Rod Stewart – Infatuation (Camouflage 1984)6. Rod Stewart – Love Touch (Legal Eagles soundtrack 1986)7. John Cougar Mellencamp – Rumbleseat (Scarecrow 1985)8. John Cougar Mellencamp – Cherry Bomb (The Lonesome Jubilee 1987)9. Yes – It Can Happen (90125 1983, single released 1984)10. Yes - Love Will Find a Way (Big Generator 1987)11. Joan Jett – Bad Reputation (Bad Reputation 1981) 12. Joan Jett – Light of Day (Light of Day Soundtrack 1987)13. Don Henley – All She Wants to Do Is Dance (Building the Perfect Beast 1984, single release 1985) 14. Don Henley – Dirty Laundry (I Can’t Stand Still 1982) 15. Thompson Twins – Lay Your Hands on Me (Here’s to Future Days 1985, single release 1984)16. Thompson Twins – Doctor! Doctor! (Into the Gap 1984)17. Fine Young Cannibals – Suspicious Minds (Fine Young Cannibals 1985, single release 1986)18. Fine Young Cannibals – She Drives Me Crazy (The Raw & The Cooked 1989)19. Steve Winwood – The Finer Things (Back in the High Life 1986, single release 1987)20. Steve Winwood – While You See a Chance (Arc of a Diver 1980) Listen, enjoy, share, follow, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! You can’t talk about the 80s without discussing the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union. There was real fear that tensions between these two superpowers would lead to nuclear war. Episode 16 “Cold War Kids” features such artists as U2, Sting, Prince, and Men at Work who wrote songs that reflected these anxieties. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by Dr. Dave and Benny Banzai. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Billy Joel - Back in the USSR (Live) (Kohuept 1986)2. Survivor - Burning Heart (Rocky IV soundtrack 1985)3. Prince - 1999 (1999 1982)4. Genesis - Land of Confusion (Invisible Touch 1986)5. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Two Tribes (Welcome to the Pleasuredome 1984)6. Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (Live) (Stop Making Sense 1984, original release Fear of Music 1979)7. Elton John - Nikita (Ice on Fire 1985)8. Alphaville - Forever Young (Forever Young 1984)9. Nena - 99 Luftballons (Nena 1983)10. Kate Bush - Breathing (Never for Ever 1980)11. Men at Work - It's a Mistake (Cargo 1983)12. The Fixx - Red Skies (Shuttered Room 1982, single release 1983)13. Rush - Distant Early Warning (Grace Under Pressure 1984)14. Ramones - Time Has Come Today (Subterranean Jungle 1983)15. U2 - Seconds (War 1983)16. Sting - Russians (The Dream of the Blue Turtles 1985)17. The Call - The Wall Came Down (Modern Romans 1983)18. Timbuk 3 - The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades (Greetings from Timbuk3 1986)19. Weird Al Yankovic - Christmas at Ground Zero (Polka Party! 1986)20. James Brown - Living in America (Rocky IV soundtrack 1985)Listen, enjoy, share, follow. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! Mixtape (noun): a compilation of songs from different artists recorded onto a cassette tape or a CD by an individual. Episode 15 features some of Benny Banzai's favorite 80s songs of all time. These are the songs he can listen to over and over again and still be excited like he was hearing them for the first time. Featuring songs from Simple Minds, Slade, Kenny Loggins, Todd Rundgren, Bob Seger and more.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by Benny Banzai. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Slade - Little Sheila (Rogues Gallery 1985)2. Billy Joel - Pressure (The Nylon Curtain 1982)3. Simple Minds - Love Song (Sons and Fascination 1981)4. Bryan Adams - This Time (Cuts Like a Knife 1983)5. 38 Special - Hold on Loosely (Wild-Eyed Southern Boys 1981)6. Eurythmics - Here Comes the Rain Again (Touch 1983, single release 1984)7. The Human League - Mirror Man (Extended Mix) (Fascination! 1982)8. Genesis - Misunderstanding (Duke 1980)9. David + David - Swallowed by the Cracks (Boomtown 1986)10. Pete Townshend - Let My Love Open the Door (Empty Glass 1980)11. John Lennon - Watching the Wheels (Double Fantasy 1980, single release 1981)12. Todd Rundgren - Something to Fall Back On (A Capella 1985)13. Lindsey Buckingham - Go Insane (Go Insane 1984)14. Level 42 - Something About You (World Machine 1985)15. Talking Heads - And She Was (Little Creatures 1985)16. The Outfield - Voices of Babylon (Voices of Babylon 1989)17. Rick Astley - It Would Take a Strong Strong Man (Whenever You Need Somebody 1987, single release 1988)18. Kenny Loggins - Nobody's Fool (Theme from Caddyshack II) (Caddyshack II soundtrack 1988)19. Asia - Don't Cry (Alpha 1983)20. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band - Understanding (Teachers soundtrack 1984)Listen, enjoy, share, follow. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD 

Welcome back to the 80s! In honor of Valentine’s Day this month I’ve selected some of my favorite Love Songs of the decade. Be sure to have some tissues handy. This episode is sure to bring a tear to your eye. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by Dr. Dave. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Wham! - Careless Whisper (Make It Big 1984) 2. The Honeydrippers - Sea of Love (The Honeydrippers: Volume I 1984) 3. The Bangles – Eternal Flame (Everything 1988, single release 1989) 4. Prince and the Revolution - The Beautiful Ones (Purple Rain soundrack 1984) 5. Survivor - The Search is Over (Vital Signs 1984, single release 1985) 6. Toto - I Won’t Hold You Back (IV 1982, single release 1983) 7. Neil Diamond - Hello Again (The Jazz Singer soundtrack 1980, single release 1981) 8. Boz Scaggs - Look What You’ve Done to Me (Urban Cowboy soundtrack 1980) 9. Cheap Trick - Tonight It’s You (Standing on the Edge 1985) 10. Boston - Can’tcha Say/Still in Love (Third Stage 1986, single release 1987) 11. Journey - Why Can’t This Night Go on Forever (Raised on Radio 1986, single release 1987) 12. Billy Vera and the Beaters - At This Moment (Billy Vera and the Beaters 1981) 13. Roy Orbison and k.d. lang – Crying (Hiding Out soundtrack 1987) 14. Gloria Estefan - Don’t Wanna Lose You (Cuts Both Ways 1989) 15. Tommy Shaw - Lonely School (Girls with Guns 1984) 16. Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin - Separate Lives (White Nights soundtrack 1985) 17. Giant - I’ll See You in My Dreams (Last of the Runaways 1989, single release 1990) 18. Cutting Crew - I’ve Been in Love Before (Broadcast 1986, single release 1987) 19. Breathe - Hands to Heaven (All That Jazz 1987, single release 1988) 20. U2 - All I Want Is You (Rattle and Hum 1988, single release 1989)Listen, enjoy, share, follow. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD

G'Day and welcome back to the 80s! This special Boomtown episode celebrates our listeners in Australia who have been with us from the very beginning. You've heard of Aussie artists like AC/DC, INXS, and Rick Springfield, but there are many other musicians Down Under you may not be familiar with who made some fantastic 80s music. A shout out to all our listeners, both old and new. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by both of us.Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Men at Work - Down Under (Business as Usual 1982, single release 1981)2. INXS - Original Sin (The Swing 1984, single release 1983)3. Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion (Kylie 1988)4. Icehouse - Electric Blue (Man of Colours 1987)5. Real Life - Send Me an Angel (Heartland 1983)6. Olivia Newton-John - Magic (Xanadu soundtrack 1980)7. Crowded House - Don't Dream it's Over (Crowded House 1986)8. Little River Band - Take It Easy on Me (Time Exposure 1981, single release 1982)9. Air Supply - Even the Nights are Better (Now and Forever 1982)10. The Choirboys - Run to Paradise (Big Bad Noise 1988, single release 1987)11. Big Pig - Breakaway (Bonk 1988)12. Rick Springfield - Love is Alright Tonight (Working Class Dog 1981)13. The Church - Under the Milky Way (Starfish 1988)14. AC/DC - Who Made Who (Who Made Who (Maximum Overdrive soundtrack) 1986)15. Cold Chisel - You Got Nothing I Want (Circus Animals 1982, single release 1981)16. Pseudo Echo - Funkytown (Dance Mix) (Love an Adventure 1985, single release 1986)17. Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls - Dumb Things (Under the Sun 1987, single release 1988)18. Midnight Oil - The Dead Heart (Diesel and Dust 1987, single release 1988)19. John Farnham - You're the Voice (Whispering Jack 1986)20. Bruce Rowland - End Titles (The Man From Snowy River soundtrack 1982)So put another shrimp on the barbie, spread some Vegemite on a cracker, pour yourself a pint of Victoria Bitter and enjoy. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD

Welcome back to the 80s. We love our listeners! When we started this podcast two years ago, we didn’t know what to expect. We were just hoping there were at least a few 80s music fans who would find our page and give us a chance. Since then we’ve discovered there are Welcome to the Boomtown fans in all 50 states (and Washington DC) and at least 52 countries. So, in appreciation of our listeners around the world we’ve turned this episode over to you. Thanks to everyone who sent us a request. We couldn’t include them all in this episode, so look for Part II in the future. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to Team Boomtown: Alan (artwork), DJ Phil B (technical advice) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by our listeners.Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Pointer Sisters - Jump (For My Love) (Break Out 1983, single release 1984)2. Culture Club - Church of the Poison Mind (Colour by Numbers 1983)3. The Go-Go's - We Got the Beat (Beauty and the Beat 1981)4. Scandal - Goodbye to You (Scandal 1982)5. Divine - Native Love (Step by Step) (Dance Mix) (My First Album 1982)6. Gloria Estefan - Get on Your Feet (Cuts Both Ways 1989)7. The Icicle Works - Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly) (The Icicle Works 1984)8. Cyndi Lauper - She Bop (She's So Unusual 1983, single release 1984)9. Oran "Juice" Jones - The Rain (Juice 1986)10. Squeeze - Tempted (East Side Story 1981)11. The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town (The Dream Academy 1985)12. Hall & Oates - One on One (H20 1982, single release 1983)13. The Pretenders - Middle of the Road (Learning to Crawl 1984, single release 1983)14. The Clash - Clampdown (London Calling 1979, single release 1980)15. Lone Justice - Ways to Be Wicked (Lone Justice 1985)16. Rush - The Spirit of Radio (Permanent Waves 1980)17. Pink Floyd - Learning to Fly (A Momentary Lapse of Reason 1987)18. R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe (I.R.S. version) (Murmur 1983)19. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground (Mother's Milk 1989)Listen, enjoy, share, follow. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD

Welcome back to the 80s! According to British music producer, musician and songwriter Paul Epworth, “Pop music has greater power to change people and to affect people because it's a universal language. You don't have to understand music to understand the power of a pop song.” We couldn’t agree more. In Episode 11 we celebrate the power of 80s pop with Grammy winners, one hit wonders, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and, of course, the King of Pop. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to the people who helped us put this together: Alan (for all our artwork), DJ Phil B (for the technical stuff) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by both of us. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. Lionel Richie - Dancing on the Ceiling (Dancing on the Ceiling 1986)2. Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me (Somebody's Watching Me 1984)3. WHAM! - Freedom (Make It Big 1984, single release 1985)4. ABC - Poison Arrow (The Lexicon of Love 1982, single release 1983)5. Melissa Manchester - You Should Hear How She Talks About You (Hey Ricky 1982)6. Hall & Oates - Did It in a Minute (Private Eyes 1981, single release 1982)7. Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now (Tiffany 1987)8. Hipsway - The Honeythief (Hipsway 1986)9. Huey Lewis & the News - I Want a New Drug (Sports 1983, single release 1984)10. Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters soundtrack 1984)11. Stevie Wonder - I Just Called to Say I Love You (The Woman in Red soundtrack 1984)12. Paul Young - Come Back and Stay (No Parlez 1983)13. Phil Collins - Take Me Home (No Jacket Required 1985, single release 1986)14. The Blow Monkeys - Digging Your Scene (Animal Magic 1986)15. Glass Tiger - Someday (Glass Tiger 1986)16. Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Mosaic 1986)17. Tears for Fears - Sowing the Seeds of Love (Sowing the Seeds of Love 1989)18. Boy Meets Girl - Waiting for a Star to Fall  (Reel Life 1988)19. Michael Jackson w/ rap by Vincent Price - Thriller (Thriller 1982, single release 1984)Listen, enjoy, share, follow. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD

Welcome back to the 80s! Where were you at 12:01 am on August 1, 1981? If you weren’t living in New Jersey you missed seeing The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star,” the first music video to launch the new cable channel, MTV. Over the next several years MTV would come to influence not only music, but also fashion, television, film, and advertising around the world. In Episode 10 we celebrate the 40th anniversary of MTV, playing some of the biggest music video hits of the 80s, and share some of our favorite video memories.A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to the people who helped us put this together: Alan (for all our artwork), DJ Phil B (for the technical stuff) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by both of us. Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star (Age of Plastic 1979)2. a-ha - Take on Me (Hunting High and Low 1985)3. Big Country - In a Big Country (The Crossing 1983)4. Duran Duran - Rio (Night Version) (Rio 1982)5. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer (So 1986)6. The Cars - You Might Think (Heartbeat City 1984)7. David Lee Roth - Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody (Crazy from the Heat 1985)8. Yes - Leave It (90125 1983, single release 1984)9. Pat Benatar - Love is a Battlefield (Live from Earth 1983)10. Billy Joel - Allentown (The Nylon Curtain 1982)11. Talking Heads - Burning Down the House (Speaking in Tongues 1983)12. Godley & Creme - Cry (The History Mix Volume 1 1985)13. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - The Waiting (Hard Promises 1981)14. Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar on Me (Hysteria 1987, single release 1988)15. ZZ Top - Legs (Eliminator 1983, single release 1984)16. Robert Palmer - Addicted to Love (Riptide 1985, single release 1986)17. Madonna - Like a Prayer (Like a Prayer 1989)18. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Thriller 1982, single release 1983)19. Prince - Little Red Corvette (1999 1982, single release 1983)20. David Bowie - Modern Love (Let's Dance 1983)Listen, enjoy, share, follow. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD

Welcome back to the 80s! Merriam-Webster defines mega as: vast; of the highest level or rank, excellence or importance; greatly surpassing others of its kind. When applied to 80s music, the word mega defines a variety of singers and groups. Episode 9 features artists who dominated the decade such as Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, The Police, and, of course, Michael Jackson. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to the people who helped us put this together: Alan (for all our artwork), DJ Phil B (for the technical stuff) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast.Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Songs chosen by Dr. Dave & Benny Banzai. Track listing posted soon.Group or artist - song title (album and release date)1. U2 – Where the Streets Have No Name (The Joshua Tree 1987)2. Journey – Only the Young (Vision Quest soundtrack 1985)3. Madonna – Holiday (Madonna 1983)4. David Bowie – Blue Jean (Tonight 1984)5. Prince – I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man (Sign o’ the Times 1987)6. George Michael – Faith (Faith 1987)7. Stevie Wonder – Part-Time Lover (In Square Circle 1985)8. Phil Collins – Don’t Lose My Number (No Jacket Required 1985)9. Duran Duran – Hungry Like the Wolf (Night Version) (Rio 1982) 10. Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams (Voices 1980, single release 1981)11. Lionel Richie – All Night Long (All Night) (Can’t Slow Down 1983)12. Van Halen – Panama (1984 1984)13. Def Leppard – Love Bites (Hysteria 1987, single release 1988)14. Motley Crue – Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) (Dr. Feelgood 1989, single release 1990)15. Bruce Springsteen – Fire (Live)(Live/1975-85 1986, single release 1987)16. Foreigner – Say You Will (Inside Information 1987)17. The Police – Every Little Thing She Does is Magic (Ghost in the Machine 1981)18. Michael Jackson – Bad (Bad 1987)19. Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)(Whitney 1987)20. Guns N’ Roses – Paradise City (Appetite for Destruction 1987, single release 1989)Listen, enjoy, share, follow. And thanks for keeping 80s music alive!BB & DD