TapeHeads: 80's Music and Beyond

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

In this episode, Blaine puts Todd to the test with a high-stakes countdown of the biggest Diamond-certified albums of all time. As Blaine navigates the list of record-breaking industry titans, Todd must channel his deep musical knowledge to guess the iconic albums that defined music history. It’s a fun, fast-paced challenge that pits their shared passion for the 80s and beyond against the sheer commercial power of these legendary, multi-million-selling records.

1984 is Todd's favorite musical and pop-culture milestone year, so we decided to have some fun and discuss the music videos that helped make the year so memorable. Connect with us at tapeheadspod.com RELATED LINKS: Our Biggest Videos of 1984 playlist, on Spotify