TapeHeads: 80's Music and Beyond

Surprisingly, there was no official way of counting album sales until 1991. 1991? 1991! The company that was created was called SoundScan, and Blaine leads us through the discussion in this extremely interesting episode. Connect with us at tapeheadspod.com. RELATED LINKS: SoundScan

This is the follow-up to the RELATED LINKS: Our "Covers More Famous Than The Originals, Vol.2"playlist, on Spotify

Billy Squier had a very impressive number of hit songs in the late 70's and early 80's. His 1984 video for "Rock Me Tonight," however, raised the eyebrows of many fans due to its femininity and strange production. Blaine leads us through it all. Watch the video on Youtube before listening, if you can. Connect with us at tapeheadspod.com. RELATED LINKS Billy Squier, "Rock Me Tonite," on YouTube

The Atomic Cafe is an award-winning 1982 documentary made up entirely of interviews, stock footage, military training films and newsreel footage from the age of the atom bomb. We had watched it many years ago, and had a god time discussing it. We also share what it was like growing up in the nearest large town to the Hanford nuclear site, where plutonium was created for the first bomb, as well as many others. Connect with us at tapeheadspod.com RELATED LINKS: "The Atomic Cafe", at IMDB Our T

So you have heard the famous cover songs from the 80's but have you heard the not so famous original songs?

This is a song we both loved but knew nothing about the band. To our detriment, as it turns out, because their story is quite interesting. Italy is not a country that is well-represented in the pop world, but we're giving their due today. Connect with us at tapeheadspod.com. RELATED LINKS: Our Tarzan Boy playlist, on Spotify Baltimora, "Tarzan Boy" official video, on YouTube