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78Influential 1980s Bands-Duran Duran
All about Duran Duran, one of the the most influential bands of the 1980s. They are still going strong over 30 years after they formed having evolved into a band playing seriously good music.
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69how do contemporary films from Mexico constitute a 'New Wave' of film?
A look at how contemporary Mexican films such as Cuaron's 'Y Tu Mama Tambien' constitute a new wave of cinema experimenting with narrative, editing style and visual images.
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79Blast from the Past: My Favorite Songs from the 70's and 80's
Welcome to my list of favorite songs from the 1970's and 1980's. It is a great mix of retro songs, along with the original videos.
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6810 Favorite Songs from the 1980s
The 1980s was a decade of wild hair, wild clothes, and unforgettable songs. Here's a list of ten, in no particular order, you know you want to put on your iPod. 1. Straight Up - Paula Abdul She had her reign as the nice judge on American Idol,...
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70The Magic of INXS
It was the early 1980s, and the radio was just starting to play a new band of out Australia, known for their quirky and unique New Wave sound. INXS, whose name was inspired from an English band called XTC had a lead vocalist with a sultry swagger and a charismatic presence named Michael Hutchence. Tragically his life ended in 1997 when he allegedly committed suicide. Today INXS is the third highest selling Australian act in the United States, second only to AC/DC and the Bee Gees.
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83The 1400 Top Songs of the 1980s: No. 1201-1300
The countdown of the top songs of the 1980s rolls on with No. 1201-1300. Covered in this installment: Everything from Madonna and Van Halen to Billy Idol and Romeo Void. Buckle up, hold on tight and pass the Aqua-Net.
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68The Magic of Sting
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner was born in Wallsend, England on October 2nd, 1951. Sting was born years later when he would wear a favorite yellow and black sweater on stage, in which he was likened to a bumble bee. He was lead soloist in The Police, who were New Wave in sound and all over the radio from 1977 to 1983. In 1981, Sting appeared for the first time solo in a live appearance at The Secret Policeman's Other Ball as a 4th anniversary fundraiser for Amnesty International.
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70The Magic of Oingo Boingo
Classified as a New Wave style band, Oingo Boingo began in 1972, known as The Mystic Knights of Oingo Boingo. Danny Elfman took over the band from brother, Richard, who left the group in 1976 to begin a career in film making. In the mid - 1980s, Oingo Boingo became well known for their performance in the soundtracks of movie and television scores.
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69The Magic of Annie Lennox
In the early 1980s, Annie Lennox joined forces with guitarist, Dave Stewart, to form The Eurythmics. She began an equally successfully solo career in the 1990s. As of 2009, she has sold over 90 million albums worldwide.
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60The Magic of Joe Jackson
Throughout his musical career, Joe Jackson has treated his appreciative followers to a wide variety of musical styles, including: new wave, salsa, rhythm and blues, pop and classical. In 2001, he was presented a Grammy Award for the Best Pop Instrumental album.
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