 
                
                        6 Music's 80s Forever... with Chris Hawkins
Chris pays homage to the 80s by playing some of the best tracks of the decade. Plus, Holly Johnson stops by for a chat and shares his own special 80s mix.
Join ѿý Radio 6 Music every Friday in January as we turn back the clock and celebrate the defining sounds and iconic tracks of a different decade. 6 Music 'Forever' takes you on a dynamic journey through the musical landscapes that shaped the 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s, exploring the era's legendary hits, underground gems, emerging scenes and unforgettable moments.
From 7am – 7pm each Friday we’ll bring you the music and the sounds that brings the essence of each decade to life, offering a nostalgic dive for longtime fans and a thrilling discovery for new listeners. Relive the music, culture, and stories that made these decades unforgettable—only on ѿý Radio 6 Music
Today, Chris looks back at the 80s with a curated playlist of his favourite music of the era, as well as chatting to Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes To Hollywood about his memories of the decade, his experiences at Eric's in Liverpool, and the music and artists that inspired him.
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    ![]()  De La SoulSay No Go - Big Life.
 
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    ![]()  Kate BushRunning Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - EMI.
 
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    ![]()  Talking HeadsOnce In A Lifetime - EMI.
 
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    ![]()  The Stone RosesFools Gold - Precious - Various Artists.
- Dino.
 
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    ![]()  Neneh CherryBuffalo Stance - Now 1988 - The Millennium Series.
- Now.
 
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    ![]()  TechnotronicPump Up The Jam (feat. Felly) - Holiday Hits: Non Stop Euro Pop (Var).
- Virgin.
 
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    ![]()  De La SoulMe, Myself and I - Warner.
 
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    ![]()  Peter GabrielSledgehammer - Now 1986 (Various Artists).
- Now.
 
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    ![]()  Rick AstleyNever Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Someb.
- RCA.
 
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    ![]()  PrinceSign 'O' The Times - Warner Bros.
 
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    ![]()  The ProclaimersLetter From America - Greatest Hits Of The 80's (Various).
- Disky.
 
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    ![]()  Rick JamesSuper Freak - Motown.
 
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    ![]()  Depeche ModeJust Can't Get Enough - Me Without You O.S.T. - Various.
- Columbia.
 
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    ![]()  Rob Base & D.J. E‐Z RockIt Takes Two - BMG.
 
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    ![]()  Farley Jackmaster FunkLove Can't Turn Around (feat. Darryl Pandy) - House Records.
 
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    ![]()  Gary NumanWe Are Glass - Polygram TV.
 
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    ![]()  808 StatePacific 707 - ZTT.
 
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    ![]()  Bronski BeatSmalltown Boy - Permier.
 
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    ![]()  XTCSgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me) - Virgin.
 
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    ![]()  The Teardrop ExplodesReward 
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    ![]()  The CureJust Like Heaven - Fiction.
 
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    ![]()  Joy DivisionLove Will Tear Us Apart - Virgin.
 
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    ![]()  Frankie Goes to HollywoodRelax - Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
- Sony Tv/Columbia.
 
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    ![]()  Billy BraggA New England - Cooking Vinyl.
 
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    ![]()  YazooSituation - Columbia.
 
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    ![]()  Prince & The RevolutionKiss - Paisley Park/Warner Bros.
 
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    ![]()  Public EnemyFight The Power - The No.1 Rap Album.
- Polygram Tv.
- 7.
 
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    ![]()  PixiesGigantic - 4 A.D..
 
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    ![]()  CardiacsIs This The Life? - The Alphabet Business Concern.
 
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    ![]()  Fleetwood MacEverywhere - 50 Years - Don't Stop.
- Warner Bros.
- 008.
 
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    ![]()  The Pointer SistersAutomatic - Choose 80's Dance (Various Artists).
- Telstar TV.
 
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    ![]()  A Guy Called GeraldVoodoo Ray - Rham!.
 
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    ![]()  Frankie KnucklesYour Love (feat. Jamie Principle) - Trax.
 
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    ![]()  Suzy QGet On Up and Do It Again - Get On Up and Do It Again.
- UNIDISC MUSIC INC..
 
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    ![]()  Sheila E.The Glamorous Life - Disco Queens: The 80s.
- Warner Bros.
- 9.
 
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    ![]()  CameoShake Your Pants - Universal Music Publishing Group: R&B 1941-1985 CD9.
- Chocolate City.
- 6.
 
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    ![]()  The Brothers JohnsonStomp! - 10 Star Collection: Soul 2 (Various).
- Stardust.
- 5.
 
Broadcast
- Fri 3 Jan 2025 13:00ѿý Radio 6 Music
