Ep 5.5 Feb 80 Symarip, Whispers, Queen, Selecter, Vapors, Andrew Lloyd Webber,

NOTE: THIS IS AN OLD EPISODE WHERE I WAS TRYING SOMETHING WHICH DIDNT WORK, THE POD ONLY GETS GOOD FROM EPISODE 7 ONWARDS. FEEL FREE TO SKIP!

Welcome back to I Completed 80s Music, hosted by the illustrious and occasionally confused 80s Mixtaper. In this thrilling episode, we journey through the final six tracks of Playlist 5. Expect foot-tapping ska, obscure show tunes, and a slightly scandalous track from The Vapors.

We kick off with the energetic "Skinhead Moonstomp" by Symarip, followed by the funky "And The Beat Goes On" by The Whispers. Next, we delve into Queen's soulful "Save Me" and bounce along to The Selecter's "Three Minute Hero." Then, we explore the controversial yet catchy "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors, and wrap up with the theatrical "Take That Look Off Your Face" by Marti Webb from Tell Me on a Sunday.

Along the way, we share anecdotes, listener shoutouts, and fascinating musical history. Join us for a nostalgic ride through the 80s, complete with virtual cuddles, leg warmers, and dance moves galore!

As always, for reminiscences, corrections and other jolly laughs please email [email protected] or find me on Instagram and X as the 80sMixtaper.

Links to Playlist 5

Spotify

Apple Music

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

8. Symarip - Skinhead Moonstomp

9. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

10. Queen - Save Me

11. The Selecter - Three Minute Hero

12. The Vapors - Turning Japanese

13. Andrew Lloyd Webber & Marti Webb - Take That Look Off Your Face

Link to Mel's superb documentary: Let's Funk Tonight

Thanks to the following:

Fabian Roch - for the glittery intro on all the songs

He can be found on pixabay!