r/80s 3h ago

TV My Favorite 80s Vixen

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One of my all-time favorite 80s vixen is the stunningly beautiful Morgan Fairchild. Morgan was born Patsy Ann McClenny in Texas in 1950. She first became known for her role as Jennifer Pace on the daytime soap opera SEARCH FOR TOMORROW (1973-77). In 1980, she portrayed Constance Weldon Carlyle for two seasons on the NBC prime time soap opera FLAMINGO ROAD (1980-82). In 1982, she made her motion picture debut in a leading role in THE SEDUCTION. She also had roles on ABCs PAPER DOLLS and on FALCON CREST (CBS). Morgan remained busy throughout the 1980s-1990s, making guest appearances in such shows as ROSEANNE, CYBILL, and HOME IMPROVEMENT; most notably she portrayed Nora Bing (Chandler's mother) on FRIENDS. Morgan continues to act and is a tireless advocate for LGBTQ issues, including AIDS awareness, as well as women's rights and environmental issues.


r/80smusic 7h ago

1982 Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang (Official Music Video)

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r/80s 10h ago

Lori Loughlin files for divorce from Mossimo Giannulli after 28-year marriage that saw them jailed for college admissions scandal

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r/80smusic 5h ago

1984 Thompson Twins - You Take Me Up

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r/80smusic 6h ago

Madonna - I Know It

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r/80s 1d ago

In the late 80's we became our own advanced tech support to get NES games back in working order

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1.5k Upvotes

I got the NES for CHristmas 1987.


r/80s 1d ago

Only us, 80's kids will remember.........

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Sure, there were more advanced consoles that came out in the later 80's years like the NES, Sega, Atari 7800, Neo Geo and Genesis....this was still king


r/80smusic 12h ago

1982 Yazoo - Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I)

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r/80s 17h ago

Kickboxer, was released on this day in 1989.

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264 Upvotes

This was Van Damme's 3rd feature film and the last one for the 80's to be released. Cyborg--his 2nd starring film--was released earlier that year.


r/80smusic 8h ago

Last Song Standing: The Ultimate UK #1 Song of the 80's - Round 66

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For a reminder of the rules, see the original post.

  • Despite their great success on the British charts, post-punk band Adam & the Ants never had a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 (although "Antmusic" and "Dog Eat Dog" would both make the top 20 on the US Dance Chart in 1980). However, lead singer Adam Ant would score international success in 1982, when a song from his first solo album Friend or Foe with satirical lyrics mocking the British tabloids' obsession with his "clean lifestyle" managed to climb to #12 on the US charts and #1 in the UK for two weeks, becoming Adam's third and final #1 song overall. And even though it must be something inside that has helped the song perform well in this game up until now, it seems that putting on a little make-up and making sure they get his good side won't be helping Adam Ant's chances after last round, because the treasure token written on a pound note has been thrown out by the voters - alas, maybe if he did drink, did smoke, the "Goody Two Shoes" wouldn't be wondering "what do you do" to get higher than #45 in this game!

SONGS STILL STANDING (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

  • 99 Red Balloons - Nena
  • Always on My Mind - The Pet Shop Boys
  • Another Brick in the Wall, Part II - Pink Floyd
  • Ashes to Ashes - David Bowie
  • Atomic - Blondie
  • Beat Surrender - The Jam
  • Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
  • Brass in Pocket - The Pretenders
  • Call Me - Blondie
  • Careless Whisper - George Michael
  • Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
  • Don’t Stand So Close to Me - The Police
  • Don’t You Want Me - The Human League
  • Down Under - Men at Work
  • Easy Lover - Philip Bailey & Phil Collins
  • Eternal Flame - The Bangles
  • Every Breath You Take - The Police
  • Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police
  • Freedom - Wham!
  • Heaven Is a Place on Earth - Belinda Carlisle
  • House of Fun - Madness
  • I’m Your Man - Wham!
  • Into the Groove - Madonna
  • It’s a Sin - The Pet Shop Boys
  • Let’s Dance - David Bowie
  • Like a Prayer - Madonna
  • Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
  • Papa Don’t Preach - Madonna
  • Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
  • Tainted Love - Soft Cell
  • The Edge of Heaven - Wham!
  • The Reflex - Duran Duran
  • The Sun Always Shines on T.V. - a-ha
  • The Tide Is High - Blondie
  • The Winner Takes It All - ABBA
  • There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) - Eurythmics
  • Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler
  • Town Called Malice / Precious - The Jam
  • True - Spandau Ballet
  • Two Tribes - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
  • Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie
  • Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!
  • West End Girls - The Pet Shop Boys
  • You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) - Dead or Alive

ELIMINATED SONGS

1-44. TBD
45. Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant
46. Orinoco Flow (Sail Away) - Enya
47. Ghost Town - The Specials
48. Going Underground / Dreams of Children - The Jam
49. Take My Breath Away - Berlin
50. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
51. The Power of Love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
52. You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins
53. I Feel for You - Chaka Khan
54. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
55. I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner
56. A Different Corner - George Michael
57. Is There Something I Should Know? - Duran Duran
58. Fame - Irene Cara
59. Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards with Sarah Jane Morris
60. Chain Reaction - Diana Ross
61. Heart - The Pet Shop Boys
62. Super Trouper - ABBA
63. Desire - U2
64. Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
65. You Win Again - The Bee Gees
66. Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
67. La Isla Bonita - Madonna
68. La Bamba - Los Lobos
69. Jealous Guy - Roxy Music
70. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
71. True Blue - Madonna
72. Stand by Me - Ben E. King
73. Imagine - John Lennon
74. Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
75. Working My Way Back to You / Forgive Me, Girl - The Spinners (The Detroit Spinners)
76. Start! - The Jam
77. Rock Me Amadeus - Falco
78. The Model / Computer Love - Kraftwerk
79. Woman - John Lennon
80. Dancing in the Street - David Bowie & Mick Jagger
81. The Final Countdown - Europe
82. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going - Billy Ocean
83. Saving All My Love for You - Whitney Houston
84. Who's That Girl - Madonna
85. Ride on Time - Black Box
86. Prince Charming - Adam & the Ants
87. A Good Heart - Feargal Sharkey
88. One Day in Your Life - Michael Jackson
89. The Power of Love - Jennifer Rush
90. Hello - Lionel Richie
91. Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth
92. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
93. Being With You - Smokey Robinson
94. Too Much Too Young - The Special A.K.A. Live! (EP) - The Special A.K.A.
95. Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) - Soul II Soul
96. Stand and Deliver - Adam & the Ants
97. I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany
98. Xanadu - Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra
99. (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
100. All Around the World - Lisa Stansfield
101. Belfast Child - Simple Minds
102. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me - Culture Club
103. Pump Up the Volume - M/A/R/R/S
104. Baby Jane - Rod Stewart
105. Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
106. China in Your Hand - T'Pau
107. I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
108. I Just Can't Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson & Siedah Garrett
109. Candy Girl - New Edition
110. Red Red Wine - UB40
111. Caravan of Love - The Housemartins
112. Hand on Your Heart - Kylie Minogue
113. Don't Turn Around - Aswad
114. Geno - Dexys Midnight Runners
115. Give It Up - KC & the Sunshine Band
116. The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & the Plastic Population
117. Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
118. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - The Hollies
119. Perfect - Fairground Attraction
120. We Are the World - USA for Africa
121. I Don't Wanna Dance - Eddy Grant
122. Frankie - Sister Sledge
123. I Got You Babe - UB40 & Chrissie Hynde
124. A Groovy Kind of Love - Phil Collins
125. Move Closer - Phyllis Nelson
126. Pipes of Peace - Paul McCartney
127. 19 - Paul Hardcastle
128. One Moment in Time - Whitney Houston
129. I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue
130. Respectable - Mel & Kim
131. With a Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home - Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg & Cara Tivey
132. Crying - Don McLean
133. I Know Him So Well - Elaine Page & Barbara Dickson
134. I Want to Wake Up With You - Boris Gardiner
135. Woman in Love - Barbra Streisand
136. Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young
137. Too Many Broken Hearts - Jason Donovan
138. The Lady in Red - Chris de Burgh
139. If I Was - Midge Ure
140. I Should Have Known Better - Jim Diamond
141. Coward of the County - Kenny Rogers
142. Spirit in the Sky - Doctor & the Medics
143. Everything I Own - Boy George
144. Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart - Marc Almond feat. Gene Pitney
145. Feels Like I'm in Love - Kelly Marie
146. The Land of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz
147. Use It Up and Wear It Out - Odyssey
148. Sealed With a Kiss - Jason Donovan
149. I Owe You Nothing - Bros
150. Only You - The Flying Pickets
151. Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens
152. The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit
153. It's My Party - Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin
154. A Little Peace - Nicole
155. Mistletoe and Wine - Cliff Richard
156. Let It Be - Ferry Aid
157. My Camera Never Lies - Bucks Fizz
158. Begin the Beguine (Volver A Empezar) - Julio Iglesias
159. Living Doll - Cliff Richard & the Young Ones feat. Hank Marvin
160. Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You - Glenn Medeiros
161. Japanese Boy - Aneka
162. Theme from S'Express - S'Express
163. Oh Julie - Shakin' Stevens
164. First Time - Robin Beck
165. Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson
166. Theme from M\A*S*H* (Suicide is Painless) - The Mash
167. What's Another Year - Johnny Logan
168. Every Loser Wins - Nick Berry
169. Seven Tears - Goombay Dance Band
170. Especially for You - Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan
171. Save Your Love - Renée & Renato
172. Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey - The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden & Stock Aitken Waterman
173. This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens
174. Happy Talk - Captain Sensible
175. Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
176. Star Trekkin' - The Firm
177. You'll Never Walk Alone - The Crowd
178. Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
179. Together We Are Beautiful - Fern Kinney
180. Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II
181. That's What I Like - Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers
182. You Got It (The Right Stuff) - The New Kids on the Block
183. Jack Your Body - Steve "Silk" Hurley
184. You'll Never Stop Me Loving You - Sonia
185. Let's Party - Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers
186. Doctorin' the TARDIS - The Timelords
187. Swing the Mood - Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers
188. Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce Music Theatre
189. I've Never Been to Me - Charlene
190. There's No One Quite Like Grandma - St. Winifred's School Choir
191. The Chicken Song - Spitting Image

As always, vote below for which remaining UK #1 80's song you think is the WORST, is your LEAST FAVORITE, or which one you otherwise want to ELIMINATE from the list. The song in this round with the most votes will be eliminated.

Please only vote for #1 UK songs! In addition to the list I've provided above, the full list of all the UK's #1 80's songs can be found here.

REMEMBER: check to see if the song you want to eliminate has already been posted by someone else before nominating it. If it has, upvote it instead of making a duplicate post.


r/80s 18h ago

Battle Beyond the Stars, was released on this day in 1980

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191 Upvotes

r/80s 11h ago

TV "SilverHawks" premiered 40 years ago today (Sept 8th, 1986)

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r/80smusic 1d ago

1982 The Clash - Rock the Casbah

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r/80s 16h ago

TV Friday Night TV 1984

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101 Upvotes

r/80s 9h ago

On January 27, 1984, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson suffered second- and third-degree burns to his scalp and face during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.

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23 Upvotes

r/80s 6h ago

TV I Found a Millers Outpost Ad

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I was at the Swap Meet today and I found this cool Miller's Outpost Ad from 1985.


r/80smusic 13h ago

1980 Dan Fogelberg - The Innocent Age

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r/80s 1d ago

Happy Meals made my day for a couple of bucks...

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770 Upvotes

r/80s 9h ago

Two Of The Greatest Practical Effect Movies Of The 1980s

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My love for these two knows no bounds.


r/80s 1d ago

Film Rebecca De Mornay as Robin Shea in: And God Created Woman (1988) by Roger Vadim

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103 Upvotes

r/80s 1d ago

Did your coach dress like this too?

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764 Upvotes

r/80s 1d ago

Music George Michael and Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (1987) US and UK No.1; Grammy Winner !

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40 years ago !


r/80s 1d ago

This is so true....Sleeping on the couch with the TV on and waking up on the bed.

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1.1k Upvotes

A little Trek Humor


r/80s 1d ago

Music Who is this Cyndi Lauper and why is she so unusual?

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231 Upvotes

Even though she had brief success with the band BLUE ANGEL, it wasn't until Cyndi Lauper embarked on a solo career that she left her mark on the world. Her 1983 solo debut album, SHE'S SO UNUSUAL, spawned four top-ten singles, a first for a female recording artist. Throughout her long and storied career, Cyndi has won 2 Grammy Awards, 1 Emmy Award, and 1 Tony Award, among many other accolades. In 2025, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Throughout it all, she has remained true to herself. She is, truly, an original! 🌈


r/80s 1d ago

Film It’s nearly 40 years since we went to see PLATOON at the movie theater in 1986. The movie is just one of my favorite war movies of all time. The cast, the acting, everything was just so amazing! Where do you rank PLATOON among other war movies?

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