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What a fabulous experience – Gospel Essence singing an 80’s track LIVE! Gospel Essence are a talented group of singers who are able to create a fresh sound from diverse musical disciplines. The fusion of styles, jazz, classical, gospel, rock, soul, contemporary, African and musical theatre is enhanced by Rebecca Ammissah’s ability to ‘gospelise’ any genre.
To find out more please contact Rebecca on 07506 205651 gospelessence@gmail.com or at www.facebook.com/gospelessencechoir
Huge thanks to the choir for coming into the studio.
We talked 80’s toys – The Smurfs, The Glo Worm (released for babies in 1982 but banned in 2005 for being ‘unsafe’!), and Jenga which was launched a the London Toy Fair in 1983.
It’s been all about the Commonwealth Games this week so we looked back at the 1986 Games in Edinburgh where England won 144 medals!
Also 80’s TV – Emma got in touch to remind me about Rhubarb & Custard, Ivor the engine and He-man and She-Ra!
Also SWIMMING IN PYJAMA’S! Do you remember doing that? David did, he thought cycling proficiency was a bit odd too!!
#1 this week
26-Jul-80 Odyssey; Use It Up And Wear It Out
11-Jul-81 Specials; Ghost Town
17-Jul-82 Irene Cara; Fame
23-Jul-83 Paul Young; Wherever I Lay My Hat
27-Jul-85 Eurythmics; There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
12-Jul-86 Madonna; Papa Don’t Preach
25-Jul-87 Madonna; Who’s That Girl
09-Jul-88 Glenn Medeiros; Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You
22-Jul-89 Sonia; You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You
SONGS PLAYED
Bryan Adams – Summer Of ’69
A-ha – Take on Me
Culture Club – Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
Wham – Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
The Specials – Ghost Town
The Dammed – Eloise
Fine Young Cannibals – She Drives Me Crazy
Danny Wilson – Mary’s Prayer
Odyssey – Use It Up And Wear It Out
Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach
The Smiths – Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now
Jam – Going Undergound
Billy Ocean – When the Going Gets Tough
Michael Jackson – Thriller
Aswad – Don’t Turn Around
Elvis Costello and the Attractions – I Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down
Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll
Deacon Blue – Wages Day
Hugh and Cry – Labour of Love
The Bangles – Manic Monday
David Bowie – Let’s Dance
Nena – 99 Red Balloons
Altered Images – Happy Birthday
Duran Duran – Girls On Film
Simply Red – Money’s Too Tight
Black Box – Ride On Time
More 80’s songs and trivia on the 7th August!
