Released 45 years ago today (11 May 1981) by Island Records: Nightclubbing, the fifth studio album by everyone’s favourite post-punk freak diva / Afro-Dietrich / futuristic dominatrix from outer space Miss Grace Jones! #postpunk #newwave #gracejones #lobotomyroom #reggae #1980spop #diva #fierce

Released on this day 40 years ago (10 April 1985): “Angel”, the irresistible sugar rush third single from Madonna’s Like a Virgin album. I can vividly remember when this one was new, blasting forth (in “cassingle” format, inevitably) from the high school cafeteria at lunch time. #madonna #1980spop

We explore the shocking religious imagery that led to criticism and a major sponsorship fallout, yet propelled the song to legendary status. #Madonna #LikeAPrayer ​#ControversialMusicVideos ​#PopHistory ​#ReligiousImagery ​#1980sPop ​#MusicControversy ​#PepsiSponsorship ​#IconicHits #CulturalImpact

One of my favourite songs. I was a massive #ThompsonTwins fan in my young teenage years. Good times

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Monday Morning Song features a rare Ashland WI rock band. The keyboardist became a good friend and bandmate; have a listen at : davesbasementtracks.blogspot.com/2025/10/dbt-... #mondaymorningsong #musicblog #bestunknownmusic #1980spop

Call Me (U.S. Dance Mix) by Go West is one of the best songs to listen to while you dance your feelings out in an abandoned factory, I can’t think of any other song right now that comes close.

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