The one where we talk to Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from The dB's

In the 1980s, it wasn't uncommon to hear songs on the radio that had the same title -- but they were recorded by very different artists. Sometimes those songs were released within weeks or months of each other. In a few cases, they were years apart. Join John& Steve as they run down their favorite songs with the same title, but by different artists. Artists this time out include U2, R.E.M., Van Halen, The Pointer Sisters, The Psychedelic Furs and New Order. #1980s #NewWave #NewRomantics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1986 was a pivotal year for 80s music. Some artists were enjoying their greatest success, Rap music became huge. There were big dance sounds. A few new groups came on the scene … and then there were the hit songs that screamed 1986. Join us, as John and Steve dig into all that year had to offer.Artists discussed are: Peter Gabriel, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, Mike + The Mechanics, Bangles, Run DMC, Mr. Mister, Beastie Boys, Husker Du, Soup Dragons, REM, Crowded House, The Bodines and more!If you love 80s music, you'll love this podcast! Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many hit songs during the greatest decade brought some of the best bass grooves of all-time. Join John and Steve as they discuss their favorite bass players and basslines from the 80s.Songs discussed are: Sledgehammer, Too Shy, Pale Shelter, Temptation, Two Hearts Beat As One, and more! If you love 80s music, you'll this podcast!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 80s, 45 RPM singles were some of the most prized items of the GenX kids who were living through the greatest decade. Join us today as John and Steve pick out some of their favorite 45s and FLIP THEM OVER to talk about the B-Sides. They discuss the B-Sides from hit singles: True, The Reflex, Radio Free Europe, Goody Two Shoes, Sunday Bloody Sunday and more ...If you 80s music, you'll love this podcast!  Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dB's are an indie pop band whose career started in the late 70s, spanned throughout the greatest decade and they're still going strong today. Their debut album , "Stands for deciBels" has just been remastered, re-released and is out now, available on thedbs.com. Join us for John's interview with Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby.🧑‍🎤 If you love 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤 🎧 Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 80s were a colorful fun decade full of big hair, crazy personalities, rad attitudes, gibberish catchphrases…. and the music was a diverse reflection of that culture. Join John & Steve as they discuss some of the zaniest novelty songs that came out of the greatest decade.Songs discussed are: The Curly Shuffle, Rappin' Rodney, You Look Marvelous, PacMan Fever, Another One Rides the Bus, Valley Girl and more!🧑‍🎤 If you 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤 🎧 Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts.#80s #80smusic #80smusicpodcasts #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80smoviesoundtracks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 80s boasts some of the most iconic movies of all-time, but it was the soundtracks which allowed them to become immortalized and live forever.Grab your bottle of mousse, your old movie posters and three ring binders, as John and Steve discuss some of the best from the greatest decade. Movie soundtracks discussed include: Pretty In Pink, Purple Rain, Fast Times, Less Than Zero, Do The Right Thing, Breakfast Club and more!🧑‍🎤 If you 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤🎧 Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts.#80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80smoviesoundtracks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 80s boasts some of the most iconic movies of all-time, but it was the soundtracks which allowed them to become immortalized and live forever.Grab your bottle of mousse, your old movie posters and three ring binders, as John and Steve discuss some of the best from the greatest decade. Movie soundtracks discussed include: Pretty In Pink, Purple Rain, Fast Times, Less Than Zero, Do The Right Thing, Breakfast Club and more!🧑‍🎤 If you 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤🎧 Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts.#80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80smoviesoundtracks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 80s mix tapes were an important part of everyday culture. John and Steve again dig into the bins and dust off a couple more of their original mix tapes from the 80s.John’s mixtape explores the American and British Indie scene. Steve’s mixtape is full of New Wave Pop tunes.Artists discussed are REM, The Cure, Let’s Active, Siouxsie and the Banshees, House of Love, Thompson Twins, Love Tractor, New Order and more!🧑‍🎤 If you 80s music, you'll ❤️ this podcast! 👨‍🎤🎧 Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. #80smusicpodcast #80smusic #mixtapesListen to our playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41VPMac06RtDvamVCu8sMF?si=2e5c359cf7554bd7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When rock singers in the 80s needed a way to show their sensitive side but still keep their edge, they did it through the power ballad: A slow tempo song that featured loud drums, piano and heavy electric guitars. Get your bottle of non-aerosol hairspray, your prom dress and boutonniere ready, as John and Steve discuss some of the best from the greatest decade. Songs discussed include: “Almost Paradise,” “Straight From the Heart,” “Open Arms,” “These Dreams,” “Is This Love?” “What Does It Take” by Honeymoon Suite, and a number of others. If you like 80s music, you'll ❤️ love this podcast!  Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts. #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #powerballad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.