Introduction

I am pretty obsessed with 80s music; I love the diversity and unpredictability of a decade where new genres were constantly developing and a sense of adventure was everywhere.  So, I've set myself a challenge.  I will listen to every single that made the top five in the UK during the 80s, and will jot down thoughts about every one, starting with the chart for week-ending 5 January 1980. This should be a wild ride uncovering classic singles and a whole load of questionable nonsense as well.  Hold tight!