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Episode 3 - An Electro 3-Mix, an extended 12” mix from Grace Jones plus tracks from S Express

Sounds of the 80s with Gary DaviesDance Sounds of the 80s

Gary Davies explores 80s dance tracks that shaped music culture. The Electric 80s 3-MIX features Pet Shop Boys, S-Express, and Gary Numan. Dive into the era’s influential sounds.

In Episode 3 of "Dance Sounds of the 80s," Gary Davies plays tracks that shaped dance music culture and made the 80s an iconic decade. The Electric 80s 3-MIX features hits like Pet Shop Boys’ "Heart," originally written for Madonna. There’s an extended mix of a Grace Jones favourite, and each track showcases the creativity and innovation that defined the era. From acid house to synth-pop, this episode captures the eclectic sounds that still influence dance music today.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 5 Oct 202402:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Animotion

    Obsession

  • Rockwell

    Somebody’s Watching Me

  • DeBarge

    Rhythm Of The Night (Dance Mix)

  • Jody Watley, Eric B. & Rakim

    Friends

  • Gary Numan

    Cars

  • S’Express

    The Theme From S’Express

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Heart

  • Laura Branigan

    Self Control

  • Grace Jones

    Pull Up To The Bumper (Remixed Version)

  • Spandau Ballet

    Reformation

  • Adeva

    Respect

  • Ten City

    That's The Way Love Is (underground mix)

  • Animotion

    Obsession

    • The 80's Collection: 1985 (Various).
    • Time Life.
    • 10.

  • Rockwell

    Somebody's Watching Me

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • DeBarge

    Rhythm Of The Night

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Gary Numan

    Cars

    • NOW That's What I Call The 70s (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • S’Express

    Theme From S-Express

    • Now 12 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Heart

    • Pet Shop Boys - Discography.
    • EMI.

  • Laura Branigan

    Self Control

    • Now 1984 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Grace Jones

    Pull Up To The Bumper

    • The Divas Of Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Adeva

    Respect

    • The Divas Of Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Wang Chung

    Dance Hall Days

    • Hits Of The 60s, 70s & 80s (Various).
    • Kenwest.

  • Ten City

    That's The Way Love Is

    • The Hits Album 10 (Various Artists).
    • Hits Album.

Broadcast

  • Sat 5 Oct 202402:00
    BBC Radio 2