This month’s virtual mixtape includes new music from Kim Wilde, The Bangles, Neneh Cherry and Blancmange, some new takes on old favourites by Johnny Hates Jazz, a-ha, Bananarama and Queen, plus the usual mix of hits, misses and mixes from the ’80s. Give it a listen on Mixcloud or Spotify!
1. Laura Branigan – Self Control (Extended Version)
1984 12″ single
2. David Bowie – Never Let Me Down (2018)
from Loving the Alien, 2018 box set
3. Kim Wilde – Fight Temptation
from Return of the Aliens, 2018 album
4. T’Pau – Heart and Soul (Remix)
1987 12″ single
5. Go West – We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Club Mix)
1985 12″ single
6. The Bangles – Jet Fighter
2018 single
7. Deacon Blue – Real Gone Kid (Extended Version)
1988 12″ single
8. Neneh Cherry – Natural Skin Deep
2018 single
9. The Limit – Say Yeah
1985 single
10. Radio Heart featuring Gary Numan – Radio Heart (Extended Mix)
1987 12″ single
11. Bananarama – Shy Boy Trouble
from Live at the London Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, 2018 album
12. Queen – Hammer to Fall (from Live Aid)
from Bohemian Rhapsody – The Original Soundtrack, 2018 album
13. Ultravox – Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (US Extended Remix)
1984 12″ single
14. Blancmange – In Your Room
from Wanderlust, 2018 album
15. Fine Young Cannibals – Ever Fallen In Love
1987 single
16. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – Genetic Engineering (312mm Version)
1983 12″ single
17. Eurythmics – Who’s That Girl?
1983 single
18. Johnny Hates Jazz – Shattered Dreams (Acoustic Version)
from Turn Back the Clock (Unplugged), 2018 album
19. a-ha – Take On Me (Symphonic Version)
from 80s Symphonic, 2018 album
