Tag: 80s
Good and Bad Hair Song From Spike Lee’s School Daze (1988)
The Wannabes and the Straight and Nappy face off in an iconic, high-energy musical dance battle over beauty standards! Featuring Tisha Campbell
Cyndi Lauper Releases Lost Song “The River Cried”
Cyndi Lauper completes and releases “The River Cried,” a lost recording from her 1986 album True Colors, for its 40th anniversary.
Kenny Loggins: Career Highlights, Biography, and His Biggest Hit Songs
Discover the story of Kenny Loggins — from Loggins & Messina to soundtrack legend — and explore a complete list of his biggest and most iconic hit songs from the 1970s through the 1980s.
The Ghost of Faffner Hall: Jim Henson’s Musical Gem (1989)
Remember The Ghost of Faffner Hall, Jim Henson’s imaginative 1989 series that introduced children to music with Muppets and famous guests.
The Wind in the Willows
Mole disappears while answering what he thinks is an urgent summons from Rat, causing Badger to enlist help from Toad and his new airplane in a frantic search party.
The Best of Sade: Essential Songs and Timeless Classics
Revisit Sade’s most iconic songs, from smooth soul classics to unforgettable ballads, in a playlist celebrating her unmistakable sound.
Tim Curry’s Haunting 1981 Cover of “I Put a Spell on You”
Revisit Tim Curry’s overlooked 1981 cover of “I Put a Spell on You,” a dark and theatrical gem from his final solo album, Simplicity.
The Forgotten 9 to 5 Sitcom Pilot From 1982
In 1982, 9 to 5 became a TV sitcom starring Rita Moreno, Valerie Curtin and Dolly Parton’s younger sister, Rachel Dennison.
Sweet Love: How Anita Baker’s RnB Classic Inspires New Generations
Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love” remains an R&B masterpiece—covered by artists from Fierce and MiC LOWRY to SZN4 on Netflix’s Building the Band, proving true love songs never fade.
The 60 Four Bring Retro Magic to The Voice Australia
Meet The 60 Four, the retro vocal group bringing four-part harmonies, slick choreography and classic showmanship to The Voice Australia.
Christopher Cross Sings “Arthur’s Theme” Live in 1982
Christopher Cross performs “Arthur’s Theme” with Dudley Moore on piano during the star-studded Night of 100 Stars television special in 1982.
Best Innuendo's and One-Liners (Are You Being Served?)
Take a look at the staff's best innuendos that goes around the Grace Brothers Store, featuring Mrs Slocombe, Miss Brahms, Mr Lucas and more. (Contains adult humor.)
Sleeping Beauty (1983)
A prince chases his destiny to an ancient castle in search of a cursed princess, thanks to the help of an informative woodsman.
Show Boat (1989): Paper Mill Playhouse's Acclaimed PBS Production
iscover the celebrated 1989 Paper Mill Playhouse production of Show Boat, later broadcast on PBS's Great Performances.
Classic Ghost Stories with Robert Powell (1986)
Five partially-dramatized readings of classic M.R. James ghost stories by actor Robert Powell. Including "The Mezzotint", "The Ash-Tree", "The Rose Garden", "Wailing Well" and "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad".