80s Hits: Top Five Songs From 1983
In the year 1983, there were some sure shot classic hits including two very popular Michael Jackson songs from what many would argue as his prime. We took a look at the top five and decided to do a little countdown to help you relive some of the greatest hits the 80s had to offer. While Michael Jackson’s Thriller album was released in November of 1982, his hits continued to reign supreme in 1983. Jackson reached an incredible...
Every Day They Read the Books: Allusive Artists of the 80s
As a high school English teacher, I love me some allusions, those literary “shout-outs” to other texts. And as a 1980s devotee, I really appreciate 80s artists that use allusions, since it gives me an excuse to play classic tunes in class and unleash my obsession on a new, unsuspecting generation. With the new school year underway, I thought I would present my list of ten allusive 80s artists, whose works include significant...
