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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.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Art of Noise

    Moments in Love

  • Dollar

    Hand Held in Black and White

  • Kraftwerk

    Computer Love

  • ABC

    Valentine's Day

  • Culture Club

    Church of the Poison Mind

  • Heaven 17

    Temptation

  • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    Two Tribes

  • 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

  • ABC

    Valentine's Day

  • Culture Club

    Church Of The Poison Mind

  • Heaven 17

    Temptation

    • A Kick Up The Eighties Vol. 5 (Various Artists).
    • Old Gold.
  • Frankie Goes to Hollywood

    Two Tribes

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

    So Much Love To Give

    • So Much Love To Give.
    • ROULE.
    • 1.
  • The Standells

    Dirty Water

    • RHINO.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Oct 2011 00:00
  • Tue 16 Oct 2012 00:00
  • Tue 3 Sep 2013 00:00
  • Tue 8 Jul 2014 02:00
  • Tue 5 May 2015 02:00
  • Tue 19 Jan 2016 02:00
  • Wed 30 Nov 2016 02:00
  • Tue 28 Nov 2017 02:00
  • Tue 9 Oct 2018 02:00
  • Thu 13 Aug 2020 03:30