Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown

Some songs get played. Others get banned. Fears. Censored.

Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone, because these songs matter now more than ever.

In Part 3 of The Top 80 P…

This week, we count down the Top 20 songs in the UK—from soul-drenched ballads and synth-laced pop to arena-sized rock and unexpected chart-toppers.

🎶 New Order delivers a synth masterpiece

🎤 Madonna, …

This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re diving into the pop power, cultural crossover, and quiet courage of the week ending August 7, 1987; a chart that didn’t just bring the hits, it brou…

Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone—because these songs need to be heard.

In Part 2 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, we continue counting down the tracks that c…

The UK charts were electric on September 30, 1983—a vibrant mix of genres, shifting sounds, and timeless icons. This week’s countdown is a ride through everything that made the early 80s unforgettabl…

This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we rewind to October 1, 1983—a moment when new wave, power ballads, retro flair, and synth-pop all collided in glorious, unforgettable harmony.

We’ve got B…

Some songs make you dance. Some songs make you feel.  

And some songs? Some change the world.  

This series was originally a Patreon-exclusive, but right now, these songs are too important to keep behi…

This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown—we’re rewinding to October 1, 1983…

💥 Bonnie Tyler is going full power-ballad mode

🕺 Men Without Hats are dancing without rules

 🎸 Stray Cats bring the rockabil…

The UK charts on December 4, 1981, were a perfect mix of innovation, nostalgia, and pure 80s magic.

This week, we count down 20 incredible tracks, featuring:

 🎶 Queen and David Bowie teaming up for a …

It’s time to travel back to December 5, 1981, when soft rock ballads, arena anthems, and new wave sounds were all battling it out for chart supremacy!

🎧 This week’s Gen X 80s Countdown brings you Dian…

March 10, 1989, had a little bit of everything—and this week, we’re taking you back with another epic countdown of the UK’s Top 20!

We’ve got Michael Jackson clapping back at the press, Donna Summer p…

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re traveling back to March 11, 1989, a time when boy bands were rising, new jack swing was taking over, and rock legends were proving they still had what it takes…

This week, we’re doing something different and personal—a double-length special featuring my 40 favorite songs from the entire decade!

🔥 Featuring:

 🎸 Duran Duran 🎤 Pat Benatar 💃 Taylor Dayne 🎬 Huey L…

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to June 7, 1980—a time when the 70s were fading, and the 80s were kicking the door wide open.

🎧 We’ve got Lipps, Inc. bringing the funk at Number 1…

It’s time to rewind to July 25, 1986, where the UK charts were packed with pop legends, new wave anthems, reggae grooves, and even a few surprises.

🎧 This week’s countdown features:

 🔥 Madonna – Papa …

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to July 26, 1986, when pop, rock, and movie soundtracks ruled the charts!

🎧 We’ve got Peter Gabriel at Number 1 with the groundbreaking Sledgehamme…

Time to rewind to September 8, 1989, when house music ruled the clubs, hair metal was still roaring, and pop stars dominated the airwaves!

🎧 This week’s countdown features rock giants like Bon Jovi & …

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re heading back to September 9, 1989, when pop, rock, R&B, and new jack swing ruled the charts!

We’ve got New Kids on the Block hangin’ tough at Number 1, Paula Ab…

It’s time to rewind to February 20, 1981, when rock, new wave, funk, and a little bit of novelty magic collided on the UK charts!

🎧 This week’s countdown is packed with legends—John Lennon, Blondie, P…

This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re taking you back to February 21, 1981, when the charts were packed with everything from new wave and soft rock to disco and country crossovers.

🎧 We’ve got Dolly…