Episode 4

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown: Top 20 Hits of August 13, 1988

 Let’s roll back to August 13, 1988, and relive the Top 20 hits that made the late 80s unforgettable! This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re diving into a chart packed with iconic tracks from Whitney Houston, Guns N’ Roses, George Michael, and Steve Winwood.


🎧 Discover the stories behind these hits, the artists who brought them to life, and the moments that made them legendary. Plus, we’ll share fun 80s trivia, a nostalgic story about mixtapes, and plenty of reasons to keep dancing.


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