The Billboard Top 10 of 1981 (Patreon)

In this crossposted bonus episode from TGOFV, Cole and Spencer cover the top 10 of 1981 and discuss the lameness of early 80s R&B, Yakub creating darkskin white guys, and Spencer puts not one but two embarrassing picks on his best list.

TOP TEN LISTS (SPOILERS)

Cole's List:

#10. Gary Wright - Really Want You to Know

#9. Section 25 - Hit

#8. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does is Magic

#7. Rush - Wish Hunt

#6. Bauhaus - The Man with X-Ray Eyes

#5. Jon & Vangelis - I'll Find My Way Home

#4. Mission of Burma - That's When I Reach For My Revolver

#3. Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight

#2. Kim Wilde - Kids in America

#1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure

Spencer's List:

#10. Daryll Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes

#9. Magma - Retrovision

#8. Steve Winwood - While You See a Chance

#7. King Crimson - Thela Hun Ginjeet

#6. Blue Oyster Cult - Burnin' For You

#5. Madness - Cardiac Arrest

#4. Glenn Branca - Light Field (In Consonance)

#3. Oingo Boingo - On the Outside

#2. Au Pairs - We're So Cool

#1. Electric Light Orchestra - The Lights Go Down