Soundwaves 10@10 #164: 1981

Soundwaves presents brand new editions of 10@10, the beloved long-running radio show that features ten great songs from one great year, as well as numerous samples of political, historical and pop culture happenings. Hosted by Dennis Willis and featuring original 10@10 host Dave Morey, Soundwaves 10@10 is the ultimate pop culture celebration loved by thousands of devoted fans.

Ten Great Songs from One Great Year!

5/26:

On today’s edition of Soundwaves 10@10, we’ll hear the song that rocketed to #1 following the death of it’s legendary singer, the big hit for the husband-and-wife team who also were a part of the Talking Heads, and the song that Iggy Pop recorded three years before it would become a major hit for the former members of Led Zeppelin.

FOLLOW US ON MIXCLOUD TO HEAR BRAND NEW EPISODES FIRST

Tell a friend … spread the word … and get involved. Use the comment section below to share your thoughts, send us birthday requests, and vote for BEST OF SET.

PLAYLIST:
If you want to keep the songs a mystery, we’ve got you covered! But if you want to peek at the list, highlight the text below.

1. Pat Benatar, Promises In The Dark
TV: MTV Original Broadcast
2. Tom Tom Club – Genius Of Love
3. Clash, The – The Magnificent Dance
-Iran Hostages Released
4. Dolly Parton, 9 to 5
-Arthur Dudley Moore
5. Prince – Controversy
6. John Lennon, (Just Like) Starting Over
7. The Specials, Ghost Town
8. Juice Newton, Queen Of Hearts
-News: Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II
9. Sheena Easton, For Your Eyes Only
10. Iggy Pop, Sea of Love