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Hits of the 80s: Statement on the Dancefloor!
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Statement on the Dancefloor!Die 80er zeigten, wie Popmusik trotz Disco-Ästhetik mutig gesellschaftliche Missstände ansprach – tanzbar, provokant und relevant. Eine Zeit, in der Beats und Botschaft noch gemeinsam funktionierten.
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40 Jahre Live Aid
Weiterlesen: 40 Jahre Live AidAm 13. Juli 1985 fand das historische Charity-Konzert Live Aid statt, das globale Solidarität förderte und durch musikalische Auftritte berühmter Künstler wie Queen und U2 beeindruckte.
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40 Years Live Aid
Weiterlesen: 40 Years Live AidLive Aid, held on July 13, 1985, was a transformative global concert that united musicians for humanitarian efforts, raising awareness and funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, impacting music and activism profoundly.
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Hits of the 80s: Money for Nothing
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Money for Nothing„Money for Nothing“ by Dire Straits critiques 1980s celebrity culture, blending catchy rock with social commentary. Its groundbreaking music video and enduring controversies ensure its status as a pop culture landmark.
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45 Years ago: The Blues Brothers
Weiterlesen: 45 Years ago: The Blues Brothers„The Blues Brothers“ is a 1980 cult musical comedy blending humor, action, and music, showcasing Jake and Elwood’s chaotic journey to save their orphanage, featuring legendary musical cameos and impactful cultural significance.
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Hits of the 80s: Take On Me
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Take On Me“Take On Me” by A-ha, released in 1985, is an iconic pop song known for its innovative music video and lasting cultural impact, symbolizing the blend of music, technology, and visual storytelling.
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Hits of the 80s: We Are the World
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: We Are the World“We Are the World” is a song known across generations as a symbol of solidarity and humanitarian relief. Recorded by USA for Africa in 1985, the single brought together some of the biggest names in the music industry.
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Hits of the 80s: Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Do They Know It’s Christmas?The Band Aid song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is one of the most famous charity songs in music history. Released on 7th of December 1984, the song was a reaction to the devastating famine in Ethiopia that affected millions…
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Hits of the 80s: Last Christmas
Weiterlesen: Hits of the 80s: Last ChristmasFew songs have become as engrained in the collective memory of the Christmas season as “Last Christmas” by Wham!
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