Step back to November 24, 1985, as we count down the UK’s Top 20 hits of the week! This episode is packed with unforgettable tracks, from Wham!’s I’m Your Man to Whitney Houston’s Saving All My Love for You, and Queen’s anthemic One Vision.

🎧 Relive the magic with the stories behind the hits, fun 80s trivia—including the year that gave us the Nintendo Entertainment System—and plenty of nostalgic vibes.

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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re rewinding to November 30, 1985, to relive the hits that dominated the charts! From Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin’s emotional Separate Lives to Starship’s iconic We Built This City, this episode is packed with nostalgia.

Discover the stories behind these unforgettable songs and the artists who made them legends. Plus, we’ll share some 80s trivia and a fun nostalgic story about the magic of movie soundtracks from the decade.

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Travel back to February 5, 1983, as we count down the UK’s Top 20 hits of the week! This episode is packed with timeless tracks, from Men at Work’s iconic Down Under to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean and Phil Collins’ Motown-inspired You Can’t Hurry Love.

We’ll explore the stories behind the songs, share fun 80s trivia—including the world’s first Rubik’s Cube Championship—and relive the magic of an unforgettable year in music.

🎧 Plus, discover our Patreon-exclusive episodes for even more charts and genres, like the Top 20 Latin Tracks from August 13, 1988, live now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and support the show with Buy Me a Coffee. Let’s keep the 80s alive, one countdown at a time!

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We’re rewinding to February 5, 1983, to relive the hits that made the early 80s unforgettable! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re diving into the charts with legends like Toto, Men At Work, Marvin Gaye, and more.

🎧 Discover the stories behind the songs, the artists who brought them to life, and the moments that made them legendary. Plus, we’ll share some fun 80s trivia and a nostalgic memory about the golden age of MTV music videos.

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Travel back to August 14, 1988, as we count down the UK’s Top 20 hits of the week! This episode is packed with unforgettable tracks, from Yazz’s uplifting The Only Way Is Up to Kylie Minogue’s dancefloor favorite The Loco-Motion, and Iron Maiden’s epic The Evil That Men Do.

We’ll bring you colorful stories behind the hits, fun 80s UK trivia, and a mid-show memory that will have you reminiscing about the quirkiest moments of the decade. Plus, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and fuel our caffeine addiction with Buy Me a Coffee. Don't forget to subscribe to our exclusive Patreon page for members-only content.

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Let’s roll back to August 13, 1988, and relive the Top 20 hits that made the late 80s unforgettable! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re diving into a chart packed with iconic tracks from Whitney Houston, Guns N’ Roses, George Michael, and Steve Winwood.

🎧 Discover the stories behind these hits, the artists who brought them to life, and the moments that made them legendary. Plus, we’ll share fun 80s trivia, a nostalgic story about mixtapes, and plenty of reasons to keep dancing.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for exclusive content, and don’t forget to support the show at Buy Me a Coffee.com/GenX80sCountdown. Follow our Patreon for exclusive, member-only podcasts! Let’s keep the 80s alive—one hit at a time!

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Step back to June 7, 1987, as we count down the UK’s Top 20 hits of the week! From Whitney Houston’s iconic I Wanna Dance With Somebody to George Michael’s provocative I Want Your Sex and U2’s I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, this episode is packed with unforgettable tracks and 80s nostalgia.

We’ll also dive into some quirky 80s UK trivia, share a hilarious mid-show story, and keep the energy high with colorful intros and fun transitions. Don’t miss the magic—listen now on your favorite podcast app!

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Step back into the neon glow of the 80s! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re rewinding to June 6, 1987, to relive the unforgettable tracks that topped the charts. From Whitney Houston’s dance-floor anthem I Wanna Dance with Somebody to Kim Wilde’s electrifying You Keep Me Hangin’ On, this countdown is packed with the music that defined a generation.

🎧 Plus, we’ll dive into the stories behind the songs, share some fun 80s trivia, and even revisit the magic of our first concert memories. Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for more nostalgia, and don’t forget to fuel our 80s obsession by buying us a coffee at Buy Me a Coffee.com/GenX80sCountdown. Let’s keep the 80s alive—one hit at a time!

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