Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK: Synths, Ballads & Cola-Fueled Chart Toppers – December 2, 1988

Smooth Criminals, soda jingles turned smash hits, holiday chart invasions, and bros with actual Bros, this week’s Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK takes you back to December 2, 1988, where the charts were a swirling blend of groove, glitter, and glorious contradictions. From Robin Beck’s fizzy anthem to Pet Shop Boys’ orchestral pop existentialism, this episode covers it all, with the stories, trivia, and deep dives only we bring.

🎧 Plus, this week’s Bonus Drop from the Vault is a double feature: the Latin Top 20 from August 13, 1988, available in English and Spanish for the full cross-cultural blast of rhythm and romance.

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