I’m a child of the 80’s and 80’s Music Guy is a website where I get to talk about the most awesome decade ever.

If you remember Live Aid, Blue Light Discos, Ghostbusters, Wham and Madonna, this is the place for you.

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REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

I woke up this morning to the news that Gary Richrath - the guitarist in REO Speedwagon had passed away. REO Speedwagon's biggest hit here in Australia was Keep On Loving You. It made it to number 3 on the Australian charts but hit number 1 in the US, selling over 1...

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Thriller By Michael Jackson

Thriller By Michael Jackson

Back in 1984, Michael Jackson’s Thriller album was enjoying a long run at number one on the Billboard charts. It was top at the start of the year, and remained in the number one position until April 21 when it was displaced by the Footloose soundtrack.

This album was huge.

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One More Night – Phil Collins

One More Night – Phil Collins

In this week in 1985, Phil Collins ruled the Billboard charts with One More Night from his No Jacket Required album. This song captures Collins’ voice well and was deservedly a big hit for him.

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50 Years – The Uncanny X-Men

50 Years – The Uncanny X-Men

50 Years by The Uncanny X-Men was one of the big songs of 1986 here in Australia. Brian Mannix and the group had a few hits off the Cos Life Hurts album and inspired many Australian teenagers to bleach their hair.

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Way Of The World – Max Q

Way Of The World – Max Q

Dogs In Space was a side project for Michael Hutchence (INXS) and Ollie Olsen in the late 80’s. The big song from their one album was titled ‘Way Of The World’.

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