Ep 2.5 31 Dec 1979 - M, Sheila & B. Devotion, Queen, Dr Hook, Kurtis Blow, The Clash, Mike Oldfield

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Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, where your host, the 80s Mixtaper, takes you on a nostalgic rollercoaster through tthe 80s music scene. This episode, numbered 2.5, dives into the second half of Playlist 2, featuring tracks 8 to 13 from the final top 40 of 1979.

Kicking off with a cosmic treat, we explore Spacer by Sheila and B Devotion, produced by the legendary Nile Rodgers. This disco classic will have you moonwalking on Stardust. We then rock out with Queen's Crazy Little Thing Called Love, a catchy rockabilly gem penned by Freddie Mercury.

The episode continues with Dr. Hook's When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman, a disco hit that brings back memories of late 70s social change. We also dive into Kurtis Blow's pioneering Christmas Rappin', the first rap song released on a major label, revolutionizing holiday music with its fresh hip-hop beats.

Next, we journey through punk rock history with The Clash's iconic London Calling, a gritty snapshot of late 70s London. Finally, we wrap up with Mike Oldfield's reworked theme tune for Blue Peter, a nostalgic nod to childhood TV moments.

Join us as we groove through these eclectic tracks, uncovering the stories and legends behind each song. Don't forget to follow The80sMixTaper on Instagram and Twitter, and share your 80s memories at completed80s at AOL.com.

Links to playlists:

Spotify

Apple Music

In case the playlist hyperlinks don't work on your podcast platform of choice, the songs are:

8. Sheila & B.Devotion - Spacer

9. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

10. Dr Hook - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman

11. Kurtis Blow - Christmas Rappin

12. The Clash - London Calling

13. Mike Oldfield - Blue Peter

Thanks goes to:

Pixabay - Joke drum snare

Pixabay - For the toilet flush

Fabian Roch - for the glittery intro on all the songs

All can be found on pixabay!