Episode 37

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Crepe Paper Dreams, Synth-Soaked Goodbyes & a Blind Sculptor’s Ballad – May 12, 1984

The second week of May 1984 gave us more than just hits, it gave us moments. This countdown moves from the edge of rebellion to the center of the slow dance floor, with tracks that tore us open and stitched us back together. From Cyndi’s quiet promise to Lionel’s unforgettable question, this week’s chart holds heartbreak, celebration, and the sound of youth stretching toward something it couldn’t quite name.


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Intro music by Roman Orekhov from Pixabay



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