80's Pop Tops

These are the songs that didn't get past #5 and didn't crack the top 25 of the year. As usual I picked the songs that have memories for me and may have had some relevance later on in the years that followed. I want to thank everyone for their support and the follows. We have almost 1000 est. audience. Drop me a line say hello 80spoptops@gmail.com

Welcome back everyone My 1981 ICON artist episode has arrived. This duo's music covers two different music decades, while they may not be what you think of when the 80s pop in your head. Well poptops here wants to tell you they deserve a little blue eyed soul table in the corner or your 80's nostalgia. Please support drop a review or a note in the email its all appreciated  Email: 80spoptops@gmail.com Thank you Shelby

It's a new year and the 80s begins to show its true face, and pulls out its Ronnie Raygun! What was on the radio in january of 1981 lets take a quick listen.

In this second part I cover the rock records that failed to impress the top 5, but we all know. Thanks you for the increased listens I enjoy talking and listening to music with all of you. Drop me a line or a suggestion 80spoptops@gmail.com

The charts are not everything the only mark whats singles are selling and on being played on the radio. In this first of two parts we listen to songs that missed the top 5 but are just as important if not more so then others we have discussed.  80spoptops@gmail.com suggestions and comments Rate and review to help others find this content Thank you for your support

Welcome back everyone its the fall of 1980, does 80's music have an identity yet? It seems not as different genres and styles are jumping around looking for exposure. Drop me a Line 80spoptops@gmail.com Rate and review on apple podcasts

The Fall is Beginning and the charts are semi static come in and we will do a quick overview of the hits from September of 1980. Rate and review if you can on the podcast app of your choice. Drop me a line at 80spoptops@gmail.com Happy Holidays and may this year be better than the last. Shelby

Was there a debate did one city give us freestyle and the other ride its coattails? Well it seems not but a subgenre of music was born out of disco and synth beats. Whether you call latin hip-hop or post disco dance it was great music to just have fun to. 80spoptops@gmail.com Drop me a line https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7or8K9G6NZbD3NzQ8vr7le?si=1IYkQNpURty5ONXvOPnQHw A spotify playlist of 80's freestyle Please rate and review on apple podcasts Thank You

Its the end of summer the 80's rolls on do you wanna go to Xanadu? 80spoptops@gmail.com drop me a line say hello

On Aug 1 1981 a station launched , and a second British Invasion began. This led to the New Wave and New Romantic sound crashing on our shores and music would never be the same. Email: 80s pop tops Spotify Playlist: 2nd British Invasion Thank you for your support and happy listening.

Its the Summer of 1980 and we are counting down the top 5 hits of July. Thank you all for the support and listens 80spoptops@gmail.com Drop me a line if you have a comment or suggestion.

In this weeks off the chart episode we discuss my favorite sub-genre of 80's music call Hair Metal, Pop rock, or Glam Metal I call it awesome. I will share some of my lesser known favorites as we see how high you can tease your hair. Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47H7Ei7rM1etOjJ6U7enx3?si=CSG_Rkv4QlycP6NjXwVBGQ Contact me at 80spoptops@gmail.com

JUNE 1980 Summer comes to the new decade and we have a new top 5. Drop me a line at 80spoptops@gmail.com Subscribe and rate at Apple Itunes and thank you everybody.

Do you love when music tells a story how about a pop song taking on a narrative journey? I know I do come with me as we take a peek at some amazing story songs. Drop me a line at 80spoptops@gmail.com Here is that spotify playlist to listen to https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Bk0PToKZ5jo91USRd7fXz?si=V2doWVO1S9GDDYlPGizYtQ

In this episode we cover how music was still in its soft rock coma, and how movies and my hometown faced the new decade. 80spoptops@gmail.com for any questions or suggestions. Thank you all for your support it is much appreciated.

April 1980 the month before the 80's start to build its character. What was big that month well mostly sweet soulful sounds except one strong punk woman makes her voice heard. Drop us a line at 80spoptops@gmail.com And or weekly playlist can be found here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Zc3EBUJmIBrSx75194qbE?si=YakWNL-ZTEmLr2FQT5UiXg

In this special episode I discuss my favorite scenes in movie and TV.  They use the music to add to a scene and make it unforgettable. Email: 80spoptops@gmail.com Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ANPjTzQbA7lmvhOcHYPq6?si=2658Zyw9SemcaojE5fdQxg Youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUFR9pBjP_LuJZFX5amBAiB221AsyjWp2

Spring begins in 1980 and music takes a less sedate tone. Hey how did your favorite song get played on your favorite station? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IJS5WRrcLY9nloW2fbrmt?si=w8HFzr7XR6mo79C1VFc2jg https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B005IEH8DU&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9R9sFbYGPJNJT

We take a look at February 1980 and the music that was around. Also why do classic songs sometimes not make it to number 1. SPOTIFY Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lTIOIu8dw07OIMOZ6hqrs?si=7DKWobi6RRiWODKbdgjXXQ Email 80spoptops@gmail.com

In this episode we begin the 80's with January and the usual identity conflicts music has when changing decades. Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jo9RNn22P4BW7T1l0f4mr?si=ZSXCgcduR9yP-e01vCzxGw Reference 3rd edition The Billboard book of Number one hits. Fred Bronson.