80's Music Rewind

Send us Fan Mail Can you believe it’s been 40 years? In this episode of 80’s Music Rewind , we’re stepping into the time machine to revisit the year 1986. From the stadium-shaking rock of Bon Jovi to the groundbreaking pop of Janet Jackson, 1986 was a year where the charts were as colorful as the fashion. We’re sharing stories from our recent outings and ticket purchases, including the tickets we...

Send a text In this episode of 80’s Music Rewind , we’re setting sail into the smooth waters of 1980's   Yacht Rock . From silky harmonies to laid-back grooves, we’re sharing our top Yacht Rock songs —the tracks that defined the smooth side of late 70s and early 80s radio. These are the songs that make you want to roll the windows down, feel the summer breeze, and imagine yourself cruising on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 80’s Music Rewind , the guys take over the playlist! We’re diving into their favorite love songs of the 1980s —from power ballads that filled arenas to heartfelt tracks that defined relationships, breakups, and everything in between. The guys share the songs that meant the most to them, the memories behind them, and why these classics still hold up today. Will t...

Send us Fan Mail In this special throwback episode, we revisit one of our earliest recordings from 2021 — where we discussed a published list of 80s love songs and debated one big question: Are they actually love songs? But fair warning… the microphones were rough. The audio? Let’s just say we’ve come a long way. In this episode, we replay parts of that original 1980s love songs discussion and ref...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into our favorite 80s love songs — the power ballads, slow dances, prom anthems, and dramatic love declarations that defined a generation. From soaring arena rock ballads to synth-soaked slow jams, we’re breaking down the most iconic 1980s love songs that still hit just as hard today. Whether you’re building the ultimate 80s love songs playl...

Send us Fan Mail It’s the guys’ turn — featuring Ruth' husband and Lori’s boyfriend — as they build their ultimate ’80s rock mixtape. These are the tracks they couldn’t live without back in the day (and still crank up today), from arena-shaking anthems to guitar-driven classics that defined their version of the 80s. Same decade. Same rock energy.  Totally different picks. Will their mixtape s...

Send us Fan Mail Crank the volume and flip the tape! This week on 80’s Music Rewind , we’re building the ultimate ’80s rock mixtape . These are the 12–14 rock anthems we absolutely cannot live without!  The songs that lived in our car stereos, blasted from boom boxes, and somehow still hit just as hard today. From fist-pumping arena rock to guitar riffs that defined a generation, this is a no-skip...

Send us Fan Mail This is Part II of our favorite 1980s dance songs on 80’s Music Rewind , and we’re picking up right where we left off. If Part I got you moving, this episode keeps the energy going with even more ’80s dance hits,  the songs that packed dance floors, roller rinks, weddings, and living rooms back in the day. Just like always, this is a laid-back, friends-hanging-out conversation fil...

Send us Fan Mail Dust off your leg warmers and rewind the tape — we’re heading straight to the dance floor! On this episode of 80’s Music Rewind , we’re hanging out and counting down our favorite 1980s dance songs — the tracks that filled clubs, weddings, roller rinks, and living rooms back in the day. From synth-heavy classics to pop hits that still get people moving, these are the ’80s dance son...

Send us Fan Mail Join Ruth and Lori as we discuss what's next for our Podcast! Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail We asked our listeners for their MUST HAVE 80's Songs- part of THEIR Ultimate 80's Playlist and these are their answers! Thank you to everyone who suggested songs! Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail The Guys' have spoken and given us their Ultimate 80's playlist. Let's just say it gets a bit interesting.  Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail It's time. 12 Songs, Had to have charted in the 80's. Our Ultimate Play list. Now it's time for YOUR list. Let us know what 80's songs (that charted) you can't do without.  We are on Facebook, Instagram or leave us a message here! (This list will be on Spotify, 80's music rewind) Next week, it's my husband's turn and Lori's boyfriend&ap...

Send us Fan Mail What is on YOUR ultimate 80's mix tape? Join us for this 3 part series in which we make the rules, make our own ultimate lists and then YOU have the opportunity to showcase YOURS as well! But first, there are rules to this exercise, and we hope you play along! Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail Here they go again... more tik tok songs that are popular but ... where did we hear them first? Also discussed-- when Amazon overnight is not Amazon overnight, Lori's reaction to the FIXX concert we went to, and a discussion of our Rick Springfield/Wang Chung/John Waite/Paul Young concert. Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusi...

Send us Fan Mail The 80s are back, baby! This week, Ruthie and Lori dust off the cassette deck to dive into the classic hits that are suddenly everywhere again. From TikTok trends to Netflix soundtracks and Gen Z playlists, these throwback jams are getting a fresh spin. We’re talking Kate Bush, A-ha, Journey, and more—plus why today’s teens are raiding your record collection. Whether you lived it...

Send us Fan Mail We simply are not old enough to have listened to these songs 40 years ago. Just not possible.  Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail Tonight we try an ASMR approach (as long as we can take it) to discuss Oscar winning songs of the 1980s! Enjoy! Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail The final top 25 songs from June 18 1988--and as usually we chit chat.  Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail Top 50-25 songs for June 18 1988 according to Billboard. Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail Love songs from 1987--do you think these are the best? #80smusicrewind #80smusic Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail Lori and I discuss the songs we liked (and didn't ) off of the Billboard top 100 charts 74-51 June 18 1988 . Some really great songs and some really strong opinions on here... Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to a new computer and some time to breathe, we are BACK. Enjoy the top 100-75 songs from the hot 100 chart for June 18 1988.  Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the Hulu documentary series, Thank you, Goodnight, The Bon Jovi Story.  We also go through a cursory listen to their new album, Forever.  #bonjovi bonjovi, forever,hulu,thank you goodnight, 80s music rewind Support the show You can find us on Facebook at 80smusicrewind,  and Instagram @80smusicrewind! 

Send us Fan Mail Lori and I went to the Growing up X exhibit in Lockport, IL this week and decided to take you with us as we walked through.  The exhibits brought back so many great memories. From old magazine covers we all remembered (Remember the Challenger Explosion? Did anyone else see that DURING school?), to Baby Jessica in a well, to all the books we read, the phones we used, the computers...