Welcome back to the 80s! From 1981-1985 Dr. Dave delivered newspapers for The Mining Journal, the primary newspaper of Marquette, Michigan and the state’s Upper Peninsula. Monday through Saturday he braved the elements, especially the famous snow of the U.P., to deliver papers around his neighborhood. Earning about $10 a week (about $32 in 2026 adjusted for inflation), he eventually saved enough to purchase a portable cassette player. Episode 39 features many of the 80s artists who kept Dr. Dave company along his paper route.

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Songs chosen by Dr. Dave.

Group or artist - song title (album and release date)

1. Yes – Cinema (90125 1983)

2. Yes – Owner of a Lonely Heart (90125 1983)

3. The Police – King of Pain (Synchronicity 1983)

4. The Power Station – Communication (The Power Station 1985)

5. David Bowie – Let’s Dance (Let's Dance 1983)

6. INXS – The Swing (The Swing 1984)

7. Go West – Call Me (Go West 1985)

8. U2 – A Sort of Homecoming (The Unforgettable Fire 1984)

9. Big Country – Fields of Fire (The Crossing 1983)

10. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers – That’s the Way Love Ought to Be (King Cool 1981)

11. Corey Hart – It Ain’t Enough (First Offense 1983, single release 1984)

12. The Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (The Blues Brothers soundtrack 1980)

13. Denise Williams - Let’s Hear It for the Boy (Footloose soundtrack 1984)

14. The English Beat – Mirror in the Bathroom (I Just Can't Stop It 1980)

15. Roman Holliday – Touch Too Much (Fire Me Up 1984)

16. Rick Springfield – Celebrate Youth (Tao 1985)

17. The Cars – Magic (Heartbeat City 1984)

18. Sting - Shadows in the Rain (The Dream of the Blue Turtles 1985)

19. Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - Feel Like a Number (Live) (Nine Tonight 1981)

Listen, enjoy, share, follow, and thanks for keeping 80s music alive!

BB & DD