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The episode reviews the top songs from July 1985, discussing their appeal and relevance today.

One week from the summer of 1985. Top 40 radio, pulling ballads, pop-rock tunes, and a surprising amount of new wave-ish music, plus a couple of straight-up rockers. We listen to what was on your hit music radio station on July 6, 1985, and play the songs that were at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Do we like them all? No way. Are there some surprises? Yes. A perfect little summer exercise. Does the music still sound good, or is there some cringe? Yes. ------ email: rockpoprollpodcast@gmail.com website:l www.rockpopandroll.com

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