One of everyone’s favorite eras was the Eighties. From the punk hairdos to wild colored hightops, headbands, bangle bracelets, parachute pants. We all love the Eighties’ style, the fashion, but especially the music. So here are some faves from back in the day.

DJ BJ’s Eighties List for the Week of November 9, 2010

1. “Billy Jean” Michael Jackson
2. “Into the Groove” Madonna
3. “Don’t You Want Me?” Human League
4. “Sweet Dreams” Eurythmics
5. “Tainted Love” Soft Cell
6. “Super Freak” Rick James
7. “Celebration” Kool & the Gang
8. “1999” Prince
9. “It Takes Two” Rob Base
10. “Push It” Salt-n-Pepa
11. “Blue Monday” New Order
12. “Love Shack” B-52’s

[Hey! I just happen to be going to see the B’s in Galveston this week. So in honor of this coincidence, here’s the “Love Shack” video! ~kxm]

Youtube video

[Also, DJ BJ will be spinning at new lez bar Lipstick 24‘s Eighties night this Saturday. ~kxm]

This article appears in November 5 • 2010.

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