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In this Betty Boo interview from 2019, the woman born Alison Clarkson tells Classic Pop about her beginnings with US rap royalty, being taken under Madonna’s wing and the real…
Top 20 No.1s that owed a debt to the 80s
The 80s didn’t stop in 1989, oh no. In the world of music, the last three decades have leaned heavily on that classic decade. Classic Pop looks at the best…
George Michael albums – the complete guide
The pre-eminent songwriter of his era, the albums of George Michael demonstrated that sometimes, less was definitely more… Faith Released 1987 Label Columbia/Epic Chart Position UK No.1 and US No.1…
The Smiths – the complete guide
Pop in the 1980s was rocked to its foundations with the arrival of The Smiths in 1983. With their blend of Morrissey’s misery and Johnny Marr’s melodies, they became an…
Thursday Night Fever: Top Of The Pops in the 80s
Top Of The Pops transformed itself into a non-stop party showcase for the 80s pop explosion. In this feature from 2019, those who were there, including Heaven 17’s Martin Ware…
Top 15 Stock Aitken Waterman albums
Mark Elliott, a SAW expert and author of the definitive book on the trio, The Ministry Of Pop, reveals his favourite Stock Aitken Waterman albums 15. Jason Donovan Ten Good…
Grace Jones albums – the complete guide
Three distinct phases mark the the albums of Grace Jones – disco, reggae and dub excursions followed by all-out commercial pop. She’s recently been set the task of curating London’s…
Top 40 80s pop artists
It’s the ultimate face-off as the count down our favourite 80s pop artists… It is, of course, the impossible task: distil music’s most creative and varied decade down to a…
Alison Moyet albums: the complete guide
In a career spanning more than 40 years, the albums of Alison Moyet have run the gamut of pop… ALF Released: 1984 Label: Columbia Chart Positions: UK No.1 and…
Tears For Fears new album: release date, tour, and everything you need to know
When is Tears For Fears’ new album out? The new album, Tears For Fears’ seventh, will be released on 25 February 2022, via Conchord Records. The Tipping Point will be…