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Episode 5: The Quest for the Perfect Pop Song

Martin Fry explores the way New Romantic bands came to prominence at the same time as music was being shaken up by a technological revolution. Producers Trevor Horn and Steve Levine talk about how they made some of the most memorable records of the 80s.

28 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 May 201903:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Art of Noise

    Moments In Love

    • More Greatest Hits Of 80's (Various).
    • Disky.
    • 2.

  • Dollar

    Hand Held In Black And White

    • The Platinum Collection.
    • Rhino Records.

  • Kraftwerk

    Computer Love

    • (Single).
    • EMI.

  • ABC

    Valentine's Day

  • Culture Club

    Church Of The Poison Mind

  • Heaven 17

    Temptation

    • Top Of The Pops - 1983 (Various Artists).
    • UMC.

  • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    Two Tribes

    • Fantastic 80's Disc 2 (Various Artis.
    • Gut.

Broadcast

  • Sun 19 May 201903:00
    BBC Radio 2