1980s Archivi - Stereo Stereo on the Wall

Image of a blazing sun illuminating everything yellow. Above are lyrics from the chorus of Bananarama's "Cruel Summer."

10 June 202610 June 2026

Rhythm and Sadness in Bananarama’s Cruel Summer

When people think of summer songs from the 1980s, they immediately picture beaches, sunshine, and…

A dark gray brick wall with the lyrics of the chorus from Alphaville's "Forever Young" on it.

1 June 202629 June 2026

Forever Young: The Electronic Ballad That Captivated The World

Some songs become major hits that last a season or a few years. And some…

An empty road surrounded by rows of trees. Written above it are the words "I'm on my way, I'm on my way, home sweet home," taken from the 1980s song "Home Sweet Home" by Mötley Crüe.

27 March 202629 June 2026

Home Sweet Home and Mötley Crüe’s Homesickness

Some questions will never have an answer. Not a sensible one, at least. For example:…

Beach of a tropical island with green sea water and vegetation in the distance. Above is written the chorus of the song "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna.

8 March 202629 June 2026

Destination: La Isla Bonita

Why spend a freezing winter or a scorching summer in one of our congested cities when…

Silhouette of Elvis Presley next to the white writing on a green background "Black velvet and that little boy's smile. Black velvet and that slow southern style. A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees. Black velvet if you please." The lyrics are taken from the song "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles.

22 February 202629 June 2026

Black Velvet: Alannah Myles’ Tribute to Elvis

Black Velvet is a hit by Canadian singer Alannah Myles, a tribute to the king…

A light brown background with, on the left, an image of a man sitting on some steps, seen from behind, his head bowed in sadness. On the right are some lines from the lyrics of Jim Diamond's song "I Should Have Known Better."

15 February 202629 June 2026

Remorse And Grief in Jim Diamond’s I Should Have Known Better

If a song talks about regrets over mistakes made in a relationship, well, it doesn’t…

Black and white image featuring the raised arms of the audience at a rock concert in the foreground. Written next to it are the words "Eyes without a face got no human grace, you're eyes without a face" taken from the song "Eyes Without a Face" by Billy Idol.

6 February 202629 June 2026

Eyes Without a Face: The Contemplative Side of Billy Idol

Anyone who was a kid in the ’80s can’t help but remember Eyes Without a…

Mountain panorama with snow-covered fir trees and written above the words "Love lift us where we belong, where the eagles cry on a mountain high", taken from the song "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes, soundtrack of the film "An Officer and a Gentleman".

2 February 202629 June 2026

Up Where We Belong: A Hymn to Love

When someone mentions a movie, often the first thing that comes to mind is one…

A dark, gloomy evening sky and a house with a lit window. Written above it are the words "Annie, are you okay? So, Annie, are you okay? Are you okay, Annie?" from Michael Jackson's 1988 song "Smooth Criminal."

30 January 202629 June 2026

Smooth Criminal and the 45-Degree Lean

Michael Jackson wasn’t satisfied with making the moonwalk famous worldwide in 1983. And why should…

Loving couple kissing on the beach at sunset. Written alongside are the words "Watching in slow motion as you turn my way and say, take my breath away, my love, take my breath away" taken from the song "Take My Breath Away" by the band Berlin.

28 January 202629 June 2026

Take My Breath Away, a Mixed Blessing for Berlin

Sometimes, a band remains anonymous for years and then explodes worldwide thanks to a single…