New Order – Ceremony (Live 1981)
In 2019, Manchester band New Order decided to post this live video of Ceremony, recorded at Manchester’s CoManCHE Student Union on the 6th February 1981.
Read moreCategory: The 80’s
The music from 1980 to 1989
Joy Division, New Order, The Fall, David Bowie, The Jesus And Mary Chain, The Cure, The Cult, Adam & The Ants, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds, The Bangles, The Pogues, The Jam, The Police, The Wedding Present, INXS, Robert Palmer, Yes, Bob Marley, Madness, Midnight Oil, …
Billy Idol – Dancing With Myself (1981)
Dancing With Myself was originally released in October 1980 by Gen X (previously Generation X) a British punk rock band, where it reached number 62 on the UK Singles Chart.
Read moreRoxette – The Look (1989)
The Look was released on the 12th January 1989 as the fourth single from Roxette’s second album, Look Sharp!
Read moreThe Go-Go’s – Our Lips Are Sealed (1981)
“Our Lips Are Sealed” is a song written by The Go-Go’s guitarist Jane Wiedlin and The Specials and Fun Boy Three singer Terry Hall. Both writters released a version of the song.
Read moreJoy Division – Atmosphere (1980)
Joy division’s “Atmosphere” was released on March 1980, on Sordide Sentimental as a 7″ limited edition single, entitled “Licht und Blindheit”
Read moreNew Order – Temptation (1982)
New Order’s 4th single, “Temptation”, released on 10 May 1982. It was a stand alone single until 1987′s single compilation album “Substance”.
Read moreUB40 – One In Ten (1981)
One in Ten was a single by UB40 released in 1981 from their second album Present Arms. The British Pop/Reggae group formed in December 1978 in south Birmingham, England.
Read moreThe Cult – She Sells Sanctuary (1985)
She Sells Sanctuary was released on the 17th of May 1985, being the lead single from the bands second album, released on 18th October 1985.
Read moreBobby Womack – I Wish He Didn’t Trust Me So Much (1985)
Bobby Womack released this song as the leading track off his 1985 album So Many Rivers. This is the so-called trilogy to The Poet series.
Read moreMadchester, Rave & New Rave Part I: Madchester
Madchester was a music scene that developed in Manchester, England, in the late 80s and early 90s. It was a mix of Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, and Dance. Among the groups in this movement are The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, James, The Charlatans, Inspiral Carpets, 808 State, and many others.
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