1982: The 80s really begin

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AUGUST 18, 2006

We want to know: What was your favorite song from 1982? There are so many from which to choose:

You Dropped A Bomb On Me - Gap Band
Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Gloria - Laura Branigan
Centerfold - J. Geils Band
Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band
Steppin' Out - Joe Jackson
Don't You Want Me - The Human League
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club
867-5309 - Tommy Tutone
I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
Come on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners
Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth
Mexican Radio, Wall of Voodoo

The list goes on and on. Tell us which song you enjoyed the most and why. Or if you have a great story about a song, call our toll-free number -- 866-371-9605 and tell it to us. We'll use it on next week's show -- our special tribute to the songs of 1982. (We working on getting some special guests lined up to interview for this big show.)

Posted by Steve Spears at 11:06:35 pm on August 18, 2006 in

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