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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 23 during the 1980s?
On This Day October 23, 1981 – Silence Of The North Premiered In Theaters
On this day October 23, 1981, the historical drama Silence Of The North premiered in theaters, telling the powerful true story of hardship,…
On This Day October 23, 1988 – Mission Impossible Premiered On ABC
On this day October 23, 1988, Mission Impossible premiered on ABC, bringing one of television’s most iconic series back to the small screen…
On This Day October 23, 1980 – John Lennon Released Just Like Starting Over
On this day October 23, 1980, John Lennon released his single Just Like Starting Over , marking his long awaited return to music…
On This Day October 23, 1982 – Shootout Between Police And Religious Cult In Arizona
On this day October 23, 1982, a violent shootout broke out between law enforcement officers and members of a religious cult in northern…
On This Day October 23, 1981 – The Pit Premiered In Canada
On this day October 23, 1981, the Canadian horror film The Pit premiered, offering a strange and unsettling blend of psychological tension and…
On This Day October 23, 1981 – Elvis Costello And The Attractions Released Almost Blue
On this day October 23, 1981, Elvis Costello And The Attractions released their album Almost Blue , a bold departure from their usual…
On This Day October 23, 1981 – Nightmare Premiered In Theaters
On this day October 23, 1981, the psychological horror film Nightmare premiered in theaters, delivering a disturbing and violent tale that pushed the…
On This Day October 23, 1981 – Steve Miller Band Released Circle Of Love
On this day October 23, 1981, the Steve Miller Band released their album Circle Of Love , marking the group’s first studio release…
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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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