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Albums of my (80's) childhood
FaithFaith by George Michael
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An album full of classics, and any song with the lyrics 'do you love your monkey or do you love me?' has my vote
Men and WomenMen and Women by Simply Red
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We had all the Simply Red albums - this one is a favourite, every song is memorable
CloseClose by Kim Wilde
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'Never trust a stranger' is one to crank up the volume and drive fast to. 'Four letter word' still brings a tear to my eye
44 by Foreigner
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We taped this off my Uncle's LP and would sing at the top of our voices along to 'Juke Box Hero' and 'Urgent'
Anything For YouAnything For You by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
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'The rhythm is gonna getcha' - what a classic track
ThrillerThriller by Michael Jackson
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Before all the surgery and court cases, he was known for making fabulous music like this. I can still recite the Vincent Price monologue!
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by The Human League
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All together: 'You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar...'
The Ultimate CollectionThe Ultimate Collection by Electric Light Orchestra
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The concept of a band, choir and orchestra all making music together used to thrill me and still does. 'Livin' thing' remains one of my favourite songs of all time
Tubular BellsTubular Bells by Mike Oldfield
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I knew this before I'd heard of The Exorcist (banned until I was 17) and loved it, especially the section where all the instruments are introduced
Dirty Dancing: Ultimate Dirty DancingDirty Dancing: Ultimate Dirty Dancing by Various Artists
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We had the time of our lives, time and time again - making up dances to these songs and crawling on the floor saying 'Snowmio? Yes, Mickey?'
Tracy ChapmanTracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman
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A beautiful deep soulful voice and masterful songwriting
The Immaculate CollectionThe Immaculate Collection by Madonna
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Hit after hit, and 'Justify my love' was a little bit saucy so it felt illicit to be listening to it