Ep 27 Jul 81 Bill Wyman, Squeeze, Duran Duran, Shakin Stevens, Stevie Wonder, Soft Cell, Siouxie

Join The 80s Mixtaper as he dives into Playlist 27 (mid‑July 1981), unpacking seven landmark tracks — from Bill Wyman's franglais oddity and Squeeze's soul‑tinged 'Tempted' to Duran Duran's provocative 'Girls on Film', Shakin' Stevens' chart‑topping 'Green Door', Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' campaign anthem, Soft Cell's synth‑pop smash 'Tainted Love', and Siouxsie and the Banshees' haunting 'Arabian Nights'. Hear the stories, chart tales, and cultural moments behind each song. Links to Playlist 27 Spotify Apple Music In case the playlist hyperlinks don't work on your podcast platform of choice, the songs are: 1. Bill Wyman - Je Suis Un Rock Star 2. Squeeze - Tempted 3. Duran Duran  - Girls On Film 4. Shakin Stevens - Green Door 5. Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday 6. Soft Cell - Tainted Love 7. Siouxie and the Banshees - Arabian Nights