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Explore the Shows
Whether you love rock, metal, Euro hits, or themed music specials, there’s something on the schedule for every 80s fan.
Explore Everyday 80s
Movies, music, television, games and memories from the decade.
Friday Nights at the Video Store in the 80s
Remember Friday nights at the video store in the 80s? From hunting for new releases and reading VHS covers…
Things Every Kid Remembers About School in the 80s
The teacher wheels a television into the classroom. Suddenly, it’s the best school day of the week. Take a…
Halloween Costumes Every 80s Kid Remembers
Who thought a thin plastic mask held on by one elastic string was a good idea? Apparently every Halloween…
Fast Food Restaurants We Remember from the 80s
Pizza Hut had its red roof, Wendy’s had its SuperBar, and the fast food business was changing. Here’s a…
Whatever Happened to the Department Stores of the 80s?
Where did Zayre, Bradlees and Caldor go? Once familiar fixtures of American shopping, these department stores have stories worth…
The 80s Commercials We Still Remember
You might forget what you watched on television last Tuesday. Somehow, you can still sing a commercial jingle from…
On This Day in the 80s
What happened on October 14 during the 1980s?
On This Day October 14 1980 – Fade to Black Premiered in Theaters
On this day October 14 1980, the psychological horror film Fade to Black premiered in theaters, offering a chilling story about obsession, loneliness,…
On This Day October 14 1982 – It Takes Two Premiered on ABC
On this day October 14 1982, the romantic comedy series It Takes Two premiered on ABC. Starring Richard Crenna and Patty Duke Astin,…
On This Day October 14 1980 – Earth Wind and Fire Released the Album Faces
On this day October 14 1980, Earth Wind and Fire released Faces , a soulful double album that showcased the band’s unmatched blend…
On This Day October 14 1982 – President Ronald Reagan Proclaimed the War on Drugs
On this day October 14 1982, President Ronald Reagan officially declared the War on Drugs, launching a nationwide campaign aimed at reducing illegal…
On This Day October 14 1984 – Stop Making Sense Premiered in Theaters
On this day October 14 1984, the concert film Stop Making Sense premiered in theaters, showcasing Talking Heads at the height of their…
On This Day October 14 1981 – Prince Released the Album Controversy
On this day October 14 1981, Prince released Controversy , his fourth studio album and one that firmly established him as one of…
On This Day October 14 1987 – Baby Jessica Fell Into a 22 Foot Well in Midland Texas
On this day October 14 1987, an 18 month old girl named Jessica McClure captured the attention of the world after she accidentally…
On This Day October 14 1984 – Songwriter Premiered in Theaters
On this day October 14 1984, the musical comedy drama Songwriter premiered in theaters, bringing together two country music legends, Willie Nelson and…
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80s Radio All Day, Every Day
We Love the Eighties Radio is an online 80s radio station playing music from across the decade 24 hours a day. You’ll hear the big songs you remember along with deep cuts, forgotten favorites and songs you probably haven’t heard on the radio in years.
The station covers 80s pop, rock, new wave, Euro 80s and heavy metal, along with hosted specialty shows throughout the week. It’s programmed like radio used to be, where you can press play and enjoy the music without having to build a playlist or decide what song comes next.
Meet Pete
Hosted and programmed by Pete, a lifelong 80s radio fan keeping the feeling of real radio alive. From deep cuts and forgotten gems to metal, Euro 80s, and themed specialty shows, the station is built to keep the decade alive 24 hours a day.
What Listeners Are Talking About
Recent conversations from the 80s Album Archive.
Purple Rain
Prince, Prince and the Revolution
Pete: “Prince really packed Purple Rain with songs that are hard to choose between. I’ll hear When Doves Cry…”
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Thriller
Michael Jackson
Pete: “I remember when Michael Jackson’s Thriller was everywhere. You really couldn’t get away from this album in the…”
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Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Pete: “One of my favorite Iron Maiden albums... Still have it.”
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