The 1981 power-pop tune inspired by the Kinks that became a hit thanks to a daytime soap opera

Rick Springfield says his classic cut was influenced by “You Really Got Me.” But it was his TV career that gave it the boost it needed ...

‘Y’all gotta see this room though’: Man declares this hotel the ‘coolest’ in all of Austin, Texas. It’s an Embassy Suites

The suite-like room set-up isn’t an accident; it was the founding thesis of the company started in the mid 1980s that was later sold to Hilton. According to Texas Border Business, the chain’s ...
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3 New Wave Icons From the 1980s That Couldn’t Stay Relevant After the End of the Era

The new wave era had a start and an end, and these 1980s icons from that era couldn't quite survive its inevitable end.

Star-studded ‘80s music project to finally return after 40 years

A star-studded 1980s music project is finally coming back.
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3 CMA Winners From 1980 Who Are Still Amazing Today

In 1980, country music was celebrated by the CMAs. These are three CMA winners from 1980 we still can't get enough of today.