By 1988, the world was moving fast. Big hair, bigger choruses, blockbuster movies, and rapidly changing technology defined a year when pop culture seemed to be everywhere. It was the year the world watched the Calgary Winter Olympics, the Seoul Summer Olympics, and a changing political landscape, while at home and around the globe, radios were filled with some of the most memorable songs of the decade.
It’s the featured year on this week’s HOT Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop, taking place every Sunday from 12 to 3pm on HOT 102.7FM.
The late 80s were a fascinating time for music because so many different sounds were fighting for attention — and somehow they all worked. Synth-pop, dance, rock, soul, and polished pop production all shared the charts, creating one of the most varied musical snapshots of the decade.
It was the year George Michael cemented his superstar status as a solo artist. After leaving Wham! behind, his album Faith turned him into one of the biggest names on the planet, with the title track becoming one of the era’s defining songs.
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