Remember Soft Cell? No? If you don’t recall the duo, then you must remember their 1981 cover of Gloria Jones’ 1964 single “Tainted Love.” The synth- and percussion-laden song was a smash hit worldwide, reaching No. 1 in the U.K.… Continue Reading
With the exception of maybe the Bee Gees, no group personified the 1970s as ABBA did. With their sequined jumpsuits, angelic lead singers and unforgettable melodies that stayed with you to the point of insanity, the group burst on the scene in 1974 by winning the Eurovision contest with “Waterloo.” Continue Reading
Perhaps no other band personifies 80s culture and style than Bananarama, whose New Wave tendencies were not only inherent in their music but in their videos and their style (Aqua Net, anyone?) as well. They had numerous Top 10 hits… Continue Reading