“I Ran,” which is a single by the new wave band, A Flock of Seagulls, is one of the most memorable songs of the 1980s. It reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the charts for 22 weeks when the song was released in 1982. Considered to be the epitome of new wave music, “I Ran” became a…
Your Guide To 80s Fashion And Culture
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The Memphis Design style of clothing in the 1980s is really a unique look that we’ve all seen but not necessarily know much about. The design is instantly recognizable, but did you know there is a complex history behind the fashion as well? 1980s fashion is characterized by neon bright colored clothing, outfits with big shoulder pads, glitter, glam, and…
The bomber jacket is one of those fashions we trace back really to the 1980s when we think about the origins of its popularity. These jackets were fashionable, but they also protected you from the elements, as they were thick and made of very durable leather material. Sometimes thought of as a fashion for rebellious bikers and “bad boys”, bomber…
Simply Irresistible was one of those quirky 80s songs that really encapsulated the mood of the era. Robert Palmer burst on to the scene with this unforgettable tune and music video to boot, and you can’t help but smile every time you happen to hear it. In the late 80s, Robert Palmer made his way into the music industry with…
“These Dreams,” a single by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Heart, topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts when it was released on January 18, 1986. The smooth melody and powerful vocals makes this song one of the most memorable of the 1980s. It became the band’s first-ever number one single, propelling Heart to global pop superstardom. Since 1986,…
“Walk Like an Egyptian” was dubbed to be the number one song in the US in 1987. Sang by American all-female pop group, The Bangles, the song reached #1 on the Billboard 100 for four weeks between the end of 1986 to January of 1987. Even if you didn’t grow up in the 1980s, this catchy tune is one you’ve…
Who could forget “Sweet dreams are made of this” as an opening verse? Some songs from the early 80s are easily forgotten and some are best left to collect dust on the shelf, but remembering ˝Sweet Dreams˝ by The Eurythmics is something we don’t have to dig deep into our memory for. If you don’t know the song by name,…
If you were a woman in the 1980s, there’s a good chance your rocked 80s bangs at some point. For those who grew up in the 1980s, there were countless possibilities when it came to creating that perfect style and look that set you apart from the crowd. From mullets and bowl cuts, to Mohawks and perms, there were a…
On Friday, Netflix released the much anticipated Volume I of Stranger Things Season 4. If you’re not familiar with the series (do you live under a rock?) it follows a group of misfit teenagers as they battle to save the world from demons from a parallel dimension known as “The Upside Down”. The series takes place during the 1980s in…
The 1980s saw many different popular trends bloom within the fashion industry. One of those particular trends that were very popular throughout most of the 1980s was the jumpsuit. Nothing was better than being able to get dressed in a matter of moments, because your entire outfit consisted of a single garment. But how did this convenient 1980s fashion come…