Episode 6

Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK: January 4, 1984 – Hits, Laughs, and Pipes of Peace!

Step into the new year of 1984 with this week’s Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK from the week of January 4th, 1984! From UB40’s soulful reggae to Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s synth-powered anthem, this chart is packed with iconic tracks, unforgettable duets, and plenty of 80s flair.

Join Bret for over an hour of music, memories, and random 80s UK trivia—including the year’s mobile phone debut and Spitting Image’s puppetry madness. Plus, hear why Paul McCartney’s Pipes of Peace took the Number 1 spot!

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