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Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies

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Music: Classic Pop & Rock

Gary Davies has the best 1980s music - hits, classics, album tracks, 12" singles and more.

Gary Davies takes you back to the best decade in music, with a diverse mix of classic pop, dance, rock, hip-hop and alternative pop

Gary Davies takes you back to the best decade in music, with a diverse mix of classic pop, dance, rock, hip-hop and alternative pop. Each week, celebs and listeners choose their favourite 80s tracks on My 80s, and a fresh Mastermix is served.

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Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies: Sara chats to Marilyn

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Sara chats to Marilyn

11/11/2016

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies, Sara chats to Marilyn

Sara Cox chats to Marilyn about his eventful life. The Top Five is from this week in 1983.

Sara Cox chats to Marilyn about his pop career and his eventful time in the 80s limelight. The Top Five is from this week in 1983.

Sara chats to Marilyn about his pop career and his eventful time in the 80s limelight. We take a listen to Marilyn's debut album 'Despite Straight Lines' to find out the astonishing story behind it failing to chart in the UK, two years after a huge Top 5 single. And, of course, his enduring friendship with Boy George.

Sara also takes a look at The Top Five from this week in 1983.

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