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French designer Philippe Starck helmed creation of legendary STARCK CLUB in Dallas TX- famous for its 1980s cutting edge style, architecture & progressive music #NewWave #Industrial #EBM #ItaloDisco #NewBeat #Electro #Darkwave #SynthPop #Funk #SophistiPop

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I think everyone who loves this track is immediately transported back to memories of the people/places attached to this song. Durdle Door looks like a magical place πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘

02.12.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tears For Fears - Shout (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TearsForFearsVEVO Tears For Fears - Shout (Official Music Video)

#NigelDick directed the video for UK #NewWave band #TearsForFears 1984 single β€œShout” which features #RolandOrzabal & #CurtSmith on the south coast of England at Durdle Door in #Dorset- it went to #1 in over a dozen countries & was a Starck fave
#80sMusic #AT40 #80sRetro #1980s

youtu.be/Ye7FKc1JQe4

02.12.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Orbital - Chime (Top Of The Pops 1990)
YouTube video by London Records Orbital - Chime (Top Of The Pops 1990)

UK #Techno duo #Orbital consists of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll who took the band’s name from greater #London’s Orbital Motorway (the M25) which they used to hop from warehouses to clubs during the #AcidHouse explosion- their 1989 track β€œChime” was a Starck classic
#1980s

youtu.be/tg5eTjqefHM

01.12.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Roxy Music - True To Life [1982]
YouTube video by STARCK CLUB MUSIC Roxy Music - True To Life [1982]

The 8th and final album by UK #SophistiPop band #RoxyMusic, 1982’s AVALON was their most successful- selling over a million copies in the USA alone. Rolling Stone Mag's list of β€œ100 Greatest Albums Of The 80s” puts it at #31- the deeper cut β€œTrue To Life” was a Starck fave
#80s

youtu.be/py_C4QV1qrs

01.12.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed! πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘

30.11.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fire Island
YouTube video by Secession - Topic Fire Island

#London’s #JohnRocca was the force behind groups #Freeez & #PinkRhythm. He also teamed up with superstar DJ #PaulOakenfold for their #Balearic dance project #Electra- Starckers loved his work on Scottish #SynthPop group #Secession’s 1984 track β€œFire Island”
#80sMusic #80sRetro

youtu.be/ZP8n4D7QUrU

30.11.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️‍πŸ”₯Starck Club classic 😎

30.11.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️‍πŸ”₯Starck fave - coming up as a featured track in a week or so πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘

30.11.2025 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

L❀️VE this song & their next album OVER THE EDGE is a personal favorite πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘

30.11.2025 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lock up the entire administration!

30.11.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Telex - Twist Γ  Saint Tropez - 1978
YouTube video by HΓ©ros Dynamique Telex - Twist Γ  Saint Tropez - 1978

For their 1978 debut single, #Experimental Belgian #Electro group #Telex covered French #RockAndRoll band #LesChatsSauvages (The Wild Cats) 1961 single β€œTwist A St Tropez.” Critic #TeoFleiss called it β€œwacky, weird & wonderful”- it was an early Starck fave
#80sMusic #80sRetro

youtu.be/N29EblttDrw

30.11.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So many great 80s tracks remain unknown even to 80s music lovers- glad you discovered this one & hope you find some others you like πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘

29.11.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Helen - I Love You (1989)
YouTube video by Italo Disco *Vinyls Set Collection* Helen - I Love You (1989)

Zanni & Cundari of Memory Records were considered the #Motown of #ItaloDisco because of their knack for cranking out club hits- Starckers loved their #GiorgioMoroder inspired 1989 12” track by #Helen β€œI Love You” which critic #BillDine called β€œdazzling”
#Vinyl #VinylSky #80s

youtu.be/Xdp5F2tTcsA

29.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
TDA -the faces of freedom 1986
YouTube video by chinarro69 TDA -the faces of freedom 1986

UK #Industrial band #TestDept couldn’t afford instruments in 1981 so they banged on pipes at abandoned factories & salvage yards to produce β€˜feral fusions’- the more polished sounds of their 1986 12” as #TDA β€œThe Faces Of Freedom” was a Starck fave
#80sMusic #80sRetro #1980s

youtu.be/s2Q0L4kV6aY

29.11.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Blue Vertigo β€’ Abadan (Sunday Mix) (1988)
YouTube video by Les Enfants Terribles Blue Vertigo β€’ Abadan (Sunday Mix) (1988)

Belgian #NewBeat group #MondoBagdad changed their name to #BlueVertigo after learning that #SaddamHussein used chemical weapons against Iranians- their 1988 track β€œAbadan” was written in support of that city in southern Iran- it was a beloved #StarckClub classic
#80sMusic #80s

youtu.be/AqBPKYyhA8c

28.11.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ha! πŸ˜‚

28.11.2025 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me Loving You (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by PWL Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me Loving You (Official HD Video)

In 1989 UK powerhouse producers #StockAitkenWaterman helmed 6 #1 songs including β€œYou’ll Never Stop Me Loving You” from #Liverpool teen sensation #Sonia who became the first UK female singer to have 5 Top20 singles from 1 album- it was a Starck fave
#SAW #80sMusic #80s #1980s

youtu.be/mMo4PfiiBhk

28.11.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
DOPPELGANGER - Communication Breakdown
YouTube video by 45rpm80s DOPPELGANGER - Communication Breakdown

Cash poor UK #SynthPop duo #Doppelganger bought-begged-stole remaining studio time from acts who were exiting #London recording studios until they were able to create a decent demo- their 1986 track β€œCommunication Breakdown” was a Starck favorite
#Electro #80sMusic #80sRetro

youtu.be/NcCEpEO1OUA

27.11.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Look forward to reading it!

27.11.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œEndless Nights” - Cynthia - 1988 - (HQ HD) Dj Gus (Extended 12” Club Remix) remastered edit
YouTube video by Dj Gus Rodarte β€œEndless Nights” - Cynthia - 1988 - (HQ HD) Dj Gus (Extended 12” Club Remix) remastered edit

#NYC #Freestyle singer #Cynthia Torres released 16 singles during her career & 9 of them were hits on the USA Dance Chart. In 2005 she released a duet with fellow #Freestyle legend #LisetteMelendez- her 1988 single β€œEndless Nights” was a Starck fave
#OldSchool #80sMusic #1980s

youtu.be/h0rEr09WT8Y

27.11.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Make Yourself Scarce (Unabridged Mix) - PSYCON
YouTube video by Lionel L Make Yourself Scarce (Unabridged Mix) - PSYCON

Debut LP Magazine was a #1980s UK compilation #vinyl record containing new songs by mostly #NewWave bands along with articles in each issue. 1984’s #7 included UK #Goth pioneers #PsyCon’s #HiNRG tinged cut β€œMake Yourself Scarce”- it was an early Starck fave
#Vinyl #VinylSky

youtu.be/J9jx7twADqo

26.11.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great track ❀️‍πŸ”₯

26.11.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are TRULY disgusting for doing this

26.11.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Donna Summer - Could It Be Magic (live on German TV, 1976)
YouTube video by otzi Donna Summer - Could It Be Magic (live on German TV, 1976)

Written by #BarryManilow, β€œCould It Be Magic” was a 1975 hit for him going to #6 on the USA Top10. UK boy band #TakeThat won 1992 song of the year at the Brit Awards with their version, but it was #QueenOfDisco #DonnaSummer’s 1976 cover that was a #Flashback fave at Starck Club

youtu.be/DYVI3e9hUWs

26.11.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
MARCO ATTALI - SILEX AND SEX (PREHISTERIC MIX) 1988.wmv
YouTube video by clifffreeword MARCO ATTALI - SILEX AND SEX (PREHISTERIC MIX) 1988.wmv

French musician #MarcoAttali left #ItaloDisco group #Visitors after a band mate admitted to sleeping with not only his girlfriend but also his best friend- Scandal! Starckers loved his 1988 solo effort β€œSilex And Sex” which critic #MitchRush called β€œvoluptuary”
#80sMusic #1980s

youtu.be/JmQVo3aVnAM

25.11.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
lose him istar counting (extended) doble a tv
YouTube video by DOBLEARADIO1 lose him istar counting (extended) doble a tv

#London #ElectroPop duo #IStartCounting took their name from a controversial 1970 UK film about a 14 yr old girl who develops a crush on her new, enigmatic 32 yr old step brother- their 1986 track β€œLose Him” was a much beloved Starck favorite
#80sMusic #1980s #80s #80sRetro

youtu.be/hngwZoIvh88

25.11.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Boys from Brazil  - We Dont need no World war 3
YouTube video by Frenchghosts Boys from Brazil - We Dont need no World war 3

When his Roland Jupiter-8 gave out, #CorneliusBauer drove from Wurzburg Germany to Frankfurt & met #JorgBusing who fixed the #Synth & also joined Bauer’s #NewBeat group #BoysFromBrazil- their 1987 cut β€œWe Don’t Need No World War 3” was a Starck fave
#RESIST #80sMusic #80sRetro

youtu.be/tFEP6PesWG8

24.11.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Saw him at the Stone Pony is Asbury Park NJ 1988- amazing performer ❀️

24.11.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed! πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘ timeless perfection

24.11.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️‍πŸ”₯Sooo goodπŸ˜ŽπŸ‘

24.11.2025 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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