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TapeHeads: 80's Music and Beyond

TapeHeads: 80's Music and Beyond

Welcome to TapeHeads, a fun retrospective of 80's music; songs we love, songs we hate, and much more. We also offer 80's movie recommendations and discuss some popular culture of the time. New episodes drop on the 1st and the 15th of every month.

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71: Queen & David Bowie, "Under Pressure"
Oct. 15, 2025

71: Queen & David Bowie, "Under Pressure"

When one of the biggest bands and one of then most iconic singers in the world find themselves in the same place at the same time, magic is bound to happen, as it did in the case of Queen and David Bowie's collaboration, "Und...
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70: Kenny Loggins, Soundtrack King of the 80's
Oct. 1, 2025

70: Kenny Loggins, Soundtrack King of the 80's

We mentioned on a previous episode (actually, Todd did) that Kenny Loggins is the soundtrack king of the 80's, but now it's time for Todd to put his knowledge to the test, as Blaine challenges him to name all of the songs. Co...
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69: Spinal Tap, "This is Spinal Tap"
Sept. 15, 2025

69: Spinal Tap, "This is Spinal Tap"

Where do you even start with Spinal Tap? They set the standard for parody documentaries (otherwise known as 'mockumentaries') and influenced many bands and movies in the ensuing decades. Todd was even lucky enough to see them...
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68: Top 10 (?) Soundtracks of the 80's
Sept. 1, 2025

68: Top 10 (?) Soundtracks of the 80's

The 80's were famous for soundtracks. Some of the biggest and best of all time came from back then. We explore a list created by JoBlo, which rounds up some of the usual suspects but also provides a few surprises. Let's get i...
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67: Bourgeois Tagg, "I Don't Mind At All" / Freiheit, "Keeping the Dream Alive"
Aug. 15, 2025

67: Bourgeois Tagg, "I Don't Mind At All" / Freiheit, "Keeping the Dream Alive"

This episode is a very special two-bands-for-for-the-price-of-one conversation. Bourgeois Tagg. Does this band ring a bell for you? We would be surprised if it they do, but their song "I Don't Mind At All" is fantastic, and w...
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67: Dire Straits, "Money For Nothing"
Aug. 1, 2025

67: Dire Straits, "Money For Nothing"

This song and album was one of the bigggest from the 80's, as well as the most controversial for its use of an anti- gay slur. Mark Knopfler was and is one of the best guitarsts around. We delve into all of it. Connect with u...
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