Classic Countdown — Season 1, Episode 6: Episode 6 - 1980

Episode synopsis

The Eighties arrived with excitement and expectation. But as world events took a darker turn, the music industry shone with solid gold hits. James Reyne narrates this look back at the year in Countdown.

About Classic Countdown

Classic Countdown celebrates one of the most loved programs ever produced and broadcast by the ABC, spanning 13 years from 1974-1987, providing the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Episode 1 - 1975
• E2Episode 2 - 1976
• E3Episode 3 - 1977
• E4Episode 4 - 1978
• E5Episode 5 - 1979
• E7Episode 7 - 1981
• E8Episode 8 - 1982
• E9Episode 9 - 1983
• E10Episode 10 - 1984
• E11Episode 11 - 1985
• E12Episode 12 - 1986
• E13Episode 13 - 1987