Ep 31, Oct 81, Laurie Anderson, Bob Seger, Julio Iglesias, Trevor Walters, Haircut 100, OMD, Police

It may be Autumn 1981 but you won't need your duffle coat where we're going! Hot holidays, hot driving in the california hills, hot reggae and hot funk all feature in the first half of playlist 31. We start with perhaps one of the most polarising tracks of the decade, an art installation in its own right, O Superman by Laurie Anderson, raising questions about the purpose of the state and the superficial image of protection. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band then rev up the convertible and take us on a joy ride with Hollywood Nights. We then fly over to Spain, forget the sun block and look like a lobster in a british bar while listening to Begin the Beguine by Julio Iglesias as we remember the era of the package holiday. Trevor Walters then entertains with some delicious lovers rock and the beautiful song Love Me Tonight. We then introduce those funky youngsters Haircut 100 to the mix for their flirty foray into the charts with Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl). OMD take us on a history lesson with the almost choral Joan of Arc and The Police end the episode with a song very special to the 80s Mixtaper, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. It's a biggie! Links to Playlist 31: Spotify Apple Music In case the playlist hyperlinks don't work on your podcast platform of choice, the songs are: 1. Laurie Anderson - O Superman 2. Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band - Hollywood Nights 3. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine 4. Trevor Walters - Love Me Tonight 5. Hair Cut 100 - Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) 6. OMD - Joan Of Arc 7. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic