Three 80s Lionel Richie Albums to Return on Vinyl
On December 8, Motown/UMe will release three albums on vinyl from one of the most successful solo artists in Pop/R&B crossover history, Lionel Richie. Three 80s Lionel Richie Albums to Return on Vinyl The albums include — 1982’s Lionel Richie, 1983’s Can’t Slow Down, and 1985’s Dancing On The Ceiling — sealed the recent Kennedy Center Honoree’s legacy as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of...
Here’s How INXS’ Hit ‘Need You Tonight’ Got Discovered
There are plenty of stories out there on how songs were written, discovered and marketed. The story of INXS’ “Need You Tonight” is particularly interesting and was the subject of a pretty awesome Billboard piece, focused on INXS, Kick and the single “Need You Tonight.” Here’s How INXS’ Hit ‘Need You Tonight’ Got Discovered “As Chris Murphy, the longtime manager of INXS,...
This Celebration of Toto’s ‘Africa’ is the Best Thing Ever
When you have a favorite tune, more so, favorite 80s tune what do you do? You sing/scream it at the top of your lungs when it comes on. Well, one town in England is going to do just that to celebrate their love for. Toto‘s “Africa.” “Crowds are proposing to gather by the fountain in the city centre on October 28 from 7.30pm. Their motive? Well it seems to be just about pure love for the ‘greatest power...
Some the Greatest 80s Pink Floyd Albums to be Reissued
Fans of Pink Floyd, especially 80s Pink Floyd fans are going to be rejoicing as both A Collection of Great Dance Songs and Delicate Sound of Thunder will be reissued. Some the Greatest 80s Pink Floyd Albums to be Reissued “A Collection of Great Dance Songs and Delicate Sound of Thunder mark the continuation of Pink Floyd Records’ re-release program, which already includes the band’s remastered studio catalog on 180g vinyl. The...
Apple Turns to Steven Spielberg to Revive ‘Amazing Stories’
It looks like Apple will be taking a page out of Netflix’s book with using 80s nostalgia to attract viewers. The company is moving towards original content and one of its first orders of business happens to be a revival of the 80s show “Amazing Stories.” Apple Turns to Steven Spielberg to Revive ‘Amazing Stories’ “Amazing Stories” ran from 1985 to 1987 and featured a plethora of short stories...
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Top Billboard’s Artist 100 Chart
Just a week after the death of Tom Petty, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers are bouncing back on to the Billboard charts. The band is at the top of the Billboard Artist 100 chart and may not let up any time soon. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Top Billboard’s Artist 100 Chart “The Artist 100, which launched in July 2014, measures artist activity across key metrics of music consumption, blending album and track sales,...
‘Dynasty’ Is Already Being Compared to the Original
Dynasty has yet to premiere on The CW but that hasn’t stopped critics from already jumping into comparing it to the original 1981 show. So, what exactly is the word that these critics are using? “Trashy.” ‘Dynasty’ Is Already Being Compared to the Original “If you’re remembering any of the above, you never saw the original ‘Dynasty,’ one of the great trashy nighttime soaps of the ’80s,...
‘Stranger Things’ Brings Back 80s Arcade Games
80s fans now have even more to thank Stranger Things for. The show has now teamed up with mobile gaming to bring an 80s-styled arcade game. It’s going to look a lot like your favorite arcade games from the decade. ‘Stranger Things’ Brings Back 80s Arcade Games “Stranger Things: The Game is a new mobile adventure for iOS and Android that combines retro stylings with characters, settings and stories from the...
Find the Most Awesome 80s Rides at Radwood 2
It’s always a good season for looking at awesome 80s rides. Thankfully for classic car enthusiasts, there is the Radwood 2 festival that will be taking place in just a couple of months. Believe us when we tell you this is a pretty “rad” looking show. Find the Most Awesome 80s Rides at Radwood 2 “If you ask me, the world could use a couple fewer car shows where millionaires scowl at each other on golf courses...
Should ‘IT’ Have Featured Freddy Krueger?
What would happen if two of the 80s’ most terrifying figures teamed up against a group of kids? Well, we could have possibly found out had IT director Andy Muschietti committed to his idea. Recent reports claimed that Muschietti played with the thought of having Freddy Krueger make an appearance in the film and it could have been legendary or really bad. Should ‘IT’ Have Featured Freddy Krueger? “In an...
Is It Time To Stop Saying The 80s Are Back In Film?
We have been guilty of one thing here at Like Totally 80s. That one thing happens to be saying that the 80s are back when referring to new films. The truth is, for the 80s to be back, it would have had to have left in the first place. It never really did and it is continuing to flourish in new films. Is It Time To Stop Saying The 80s Are Back In Film? When Stranger Things hit Netflix all folks could talk about was the 80s influence on...
80s Classic The Shining and More Help Stranger Things Cast Prep
Okay, we know, more Stranger Things hype. However, there has never been a more incredible reference to the 80s than the Netflix original. Honestly it gives us 80s fans plenty of joy knowing something, like, totally 80s, is making it in modern times. Turns out, 80s classics like The Shining and Nightmare on Elm Street happened to be reference material for some of the Stranger Things cast members. 80s Classic The Shining and More Help...
This 80s Thor: Ragnarok Movie Trailer is Hilarious
Modern day superhero movies are so digitally enhanced that they are lightyears ahead of those of the 80s. However, it still doesn’t stop some people from creating 80s-styled trailers. This 80s Thor: Ragnarok movie trailer is absolutely hilarious. Watch for a cameo we definitely found worthy of being in the trailer. “Now, Nerdist has ratcheted up the ’80s nostalgia even more, cutting together a delightfully cheesy trailer...
30 Songs from the Summer of 1987
Music-wise, I’d have to rank the summer of 1987 as… OK. Either way, we’re going to take a look at 30 Songs from the Summer of 1987. 30 Songs from the Summer of 1987 Don’t get me wrong: thirty years ago, beachgoers were slathering on that Coppertone lotion to some very, VERY good songs– I’m talking classics, such as U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” Heart’s “Alone,” and Sammy Hagar’s “Give to Live.” (OK,...
Stranger Things 80s Movie Posters Slaps You With Nostalgia
The Netflix original Stranger Things took 80s nostalgia and ran with it. Now, as the second season for the show approaches, the streaming network has created classic 80s movie posters, using the current cast of Stranger Things. “Netflix is pulling out all the stops on social media in the weeks leading up to Season 2,” according to AdWeek. “Last month, the show’s official Twitter account began giving fans more of what...
