Happy birthday to David Bowie’s “Ashes To Ashes”, released 45 years ago in August 1980 youtu.be/HyMm4rJemtI?... #MusicSky #80sMusic #80sSingles

British Hit Singles & Albums book

Pre-internet, this was my music bible. I bought updated copies of this book many times (from 1977 onwards). The last version I bought was this 2004 singles / albums amalgamated edition. #GuinnessWorldRecords #BritishHitSingles #70s #80s #70sSingles #80sSingles #MusicSky

ABC “Alphabet City” artwork

I adore ABC’s “Lexicon Of Love” but I love their 4th album “Alphabet City” just as much and the album’s ‘King Without A Crown’ is my most played ABC song.
“Oh but I guess the sun stopped shining
On the day you went away”
#80s #80sMusic #80sAlbums #80sSingles #MusicSky

The Stranglers - The UA Singles 1977-1982

In the mood for this tonight, blaring from my speakers.
#NowPlaying The Stranglers - The UA Singles 1977-1982 🐀
“Committed for insanity and crimes against the soul
The worst crime that I ever did, was play some rock ‘n roll”
#TheStranglers #70sSingles #80sSingles #Newwave #MusicSky #70s #80s

Absolute Beginners soundtrack

After a sleepless night (thanks #UKHeatwave) I’m resting on my bed listening to an under-rated song from the Paul Weller repertoire, ‘Have You Ever Had It Blue’ (1986) by The Style Council, from the “Absolute Beginners” soundtrack. #80s #80sMusic #80sSingles #SummerSounds #MusicSky

#NowPlaying Junior “Mama Used To Say (American Remix)” 12”mix from 1982. British funk in the 80s was world-class. The guitar and percussion on this track is top-drawer. #80s #80sSingles #MusicSky

The Stranglers “Bear Cage” 12” single sleeve

Released on this day in 1980, my favourite 12” from The Stranglers, the mighty “Bear Cage”.
“You can keep your Brussels and Amsterdam
Give me back my summer in Dresden, man”
#MusicSky #80s #80sMusic #80sSingles