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Ciao! This week’s theme is “Synth-Pop Love”. Let’s start things off with a song that perfectly expresses the essence of the synth-pop genre. Released in 1980, "Fade to Grey" is by Visage, and it became an instant hit across Europe. Here’s "Vienna" by Ultravox. Did you know that this track was famously used in the film "Billy Elliot"? Let’s listen… Now here is "Shake the Disease" by Depeche Mode. Our next song is the synth-pop anthem "Love Action (I Believe in Love)" by The Human League. And now here's "Talking in Your Sleep" by The Romantics. It was a massive hit in the early '80s, reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Next up is "Secret" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, better known as OMD. Now let’s listen to "Lessons in Love" by Level 42. This song was a huge hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries. Up next, we have a synth-pop classic that's guaranteed to melt your heart. &

Love's Harmony

Ciao! Let’s start off this week’s lineup with “Workin’ My Way Back to You”. The song was originally recorded by The Four Seasons in 1966, but this is the disco version by The Spinners from 1979.

Now let’s listen to “Evil Woman” by the Electric Light Orchestra, from 1975.

Next up we have a song from 1973 by the Doobie Brothers that most people think is called “Without Love”, but the title is actually “Long Train Running”.

And now here is Katrina Stone with “Soul on Fire” from 2016.

Our next song is “Swearin’ to God” by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from 1975.

Next up is the 1985 song by the Eurythmics “There Must Be An Angel (Playing with my heart)”.

How about a beautiful love song duet? Here are Barbra Streisand and Bryan Adams singing “I Finally Found Someone” from the 1996 film “The Mirror Has Two Faces”.

Here is the 1979 hit “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard.

Many artists have recorded this next song, but the original version by Louis Armstrong is still the best. Here is “What a Wonderful World” from 1967.

Now let’s listen to “The Way Back Into Love” with Hugh Grant and Haley Bennett from the 2007 film “Music and Lyrics”.

“All I Do is Dream of You” was written by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed. Published in 1934, the song has been recorded by many artists and used in several films over the years. Here is the version by Michael Bublè from 2009.

Next up is “Come Softly To Me” by the Fleetwoods from 1959.

And now we have “Maybe I'm Amazed” by Paul McCartney from 1970.

Now let’s listen to some peppy, romantic jazz that just makes you feel good. In fact, the title of the song is “Feels So Good” and it’s by Chuck Mangione, from 1977.

Our last song for this episode is “Faithfully” by Journey, from 1982. Ciao for now, and may your life be filled with light and love!

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