20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist
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20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.
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15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s | Playlist 🎧
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15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s features songs by Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Mtume, Paul McCartney, Prince, and Stephanie Mills.
11 Songs Where a WORD or WORDS is Key | Playlist 🎧
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11 Songs Where a Word or Words is Key features music courtesy of Brooke Candy, Cameo, kenzie, Queen Naija, and serpentwithfeet.
Cameo, Word Up | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Cameo, Word Up: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 47 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; PolyGram Records Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cameo-word-up-throwback-vibez-47-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Word Up” by Grammy-nominated R&B/funk band, Cameo.