Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Introducing Hit Parade from Slate: "What’s 1984 Got to Do with It Edition Part 1"
Dec 17, 2024
Chris Molanphy, a PopChart analyst and host of Hit Parade, dives into the vibrant music scene of 1984, claimed by many as 'Pop’s Greatest Year.' He discusses how the return of dance music and the rise of MTV transformed pop culture. Discover the genre-blending magic of iconic hits like Tina Turner's 'What's Love Got to Do With It' and Prince's 'When Doves Cry.' Molanphy also explores the British Invasion's impact and the emergence of hip-hop, showcasing how these elements defined a pivotal moment in music history.
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1984: Pop's Peak
- Rolling Stone magazine declared 1984 "Pop's Greatest Year", a title not given to other years.
- This claim is defensible, as 1984 saw diverse genres like rock, R&B, dance, country, and hip-hop converge on the radio.
1983 vs. 1984
- While 1984 is considered a landmark year, some argue 1983 deserves equal recognition.
- Many musical movements that flourished in 1984 originated in 1983.
Disco's Resurrection
- The disco backlash of 1979 suppressed dance music, but it resurfaced in the early 1980s under new guises.
- This resurgence influenced diverse genres, from electro-dance to rock and even metal.