Tag: 80s
Liberace - Gershwin Medley (1985)
In his Gershwin medley, Liberace paid sparkling homage to one of America’s greatest songwriting duos, cloaking classic tunes like “Embraceable You” and “Rhapsody in Blue” in his signature blend of technical virtuosity and Las Vegas flair.
Broken Peach - I'm So Excited
Broken Peach, the electrifying Spanish band known for their theatrical flair and genre-blending style, has just dropped a sizzling new cover of the Pointer Sisters' classic "I'm So Excited."
Estelle’s ‘New Direction’ is a Funky Flashback with a Future Twist
Estelle is back, and she's not just walking—she's strutting into a "New Direction" with a groove that demands your attention.
Dusty Springfield and Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This (Live at The BRITs 1988)
In a flashback from 1988; Dusty Springfield and Pet Shop Boys perform 'What Have I Done To Deserve This' live at The BRIT Awards.
Don’t Leave Me This Way: The Anthem That Set the Disco Floor on Fire
"Don't Leave Me This Way" wasn’t born under the glittering disco ball, but it sure found its stiletto-shod stride there.
1986: Children Imagine Life in 2020
As Tomorrow's World looks forward to its 22nd year, it asks how the children of 1986 see the future - just as it asked children in 1966 to imagine the year 2000.
Kids Incorporated
A group of kids sing songs at a club for kids. They solve problems in-between performances. The show ran from 1984 - 1993.
Marathon: Dance Masters
Enjoy these classic “Sunday Morning” reports on the world of dance, including interviews with some of the world’s most renowned dancers and choreographers.
1982: See (and Hear) Mel Blanc Do His Famous Cartoon Voices
Mel Blanc, the voice behind iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig, sits down with Gene Shalit to talk about the process of creating the vocals for the cartoons. This originally aired on TODAY on Nov. 23, 1982.
Simply The Best - Tina Turner (The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1984)
Tina Turner entered the stage from a car during her performance of "Simply the Best" on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson". She was introduced by Johnny Carson, who called her "The Queen of Rock and Roll". No one can deny she had the best strut and...
Sloppy Bread (1987)
An iconic cornbread recipe from Nebraska, often described as one of the "secret cornbreads of Nebraska". It's characterized by a 3-2-1 recipe, using three eggs, two boxes of cornbread mix, and one can of sloppy joe sauce. The recipe evokes a sense of nost...
Motown 25: The Performance That Changed Everything
Almost Forty years ago, Michael Jackson took the stage and made an indelible impact on pop culture with his solo performance on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, a televised celebration of the famous label’s creation.
Echoes of Motown: A Timeless Reunion at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium
The "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" concert, held on March 25, 1983, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, stands as a landmark event in music history. Produced by Suzanne de Passe, this television special commemorated the 25th anniversar...
Michael Jackson's Thriller as an Anime?
Ever wondered what Michael Jackson’s Thriller would look like as a Japanese anime? Using AI tools and drawing inspiration from 80s cartoons we can see it brought to life.
Does Gen Z Know Iconic 80s Songs?
Teens REACT compiled some of the most iconic 80s songs, from Prince To Madonna, to see if Gen Z recognized any of them!