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This week GR80’s was co-hosted by trainee music journalist Grace Perry – and what a fantastic job she did (NB: Can I keep my job please Station Manager PG….?!!)
NEWS THIS WEEK
1983: The first of 10 ARMS Charity Concerts was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The subsequent 9 concerts were held in America. The charitable rock concerts were in support of Action into Research for Multiple Sclerosis and featured a star-studded line-up of musicians, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Steve Winwood, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts.
1984: The first annual MTV Video Music Awards were held in New York City. The show was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall. Herbie Hancock won the most awards, and The Cars took the highest prize of Video Of The Year for “You Might Think”. Madonna got the most attention with her controversial performance of her hit single “Like a Virgin” when she rolled around on the stage, revealing lacy stockings and garters!
SONGS PLAYED
Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead or Alive
Rufas & Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
The Pointer Sisters – Jump (for my love)
Modern Romance – Best Years of Our Lives
David Bowie – Fashion
Squeeze – Another Nail In My Heart
Paula Abdul – Opposites Attract
Madness – Our House
Kate Bush – Babooshka
Luther Vandross – Never Too Much
Rod Stewart – Some Guys Have All the Luck
Tina Turner – We Don’t Need Another Hero
Eric Clapton – Behind the Mask
Steve Winwood – Valerie
The Cars – You Might Think
Madonna – Like A Virgin
Whitney Houston – Love Will Save the Day
Gloria Estefan – 1-2-3
Kelly Marie – Feels Like I’m In Love
Communards – Don’t Leave Me This Way
Phil Collins – A Groovy Kind Of Love
Blondie – Rapture
Aretha Franklin – Who’s Zoomin’ Who
Prince – Raspberry Beret
Stevie Wonder – Part Time Lover
Diana Ross – Chain Reaction
Lisa Stansfield – All Around The World
