Pick of the Pops: The Biggest Songs of the Year 1985

Patrick Teoh

17-Jun-17 14:00

Pick of the Pops: The Biggest Songs of the Year 1985

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This week, Patrick Teoh takes you on another foot stomping, hand clapping ride down memory lane as he blows dust off his vinyl collection to bring you a selection of the most popular songs from the year 1985 in the USA. Featuring Madonna, George Michael, Ah-Ha, Whitney Houston, Tears For Fears and many more.

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