Coffee Break: 1985
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
October 21, 2025

October 21 is considered a very special day… especially for fans of the DeLorean. Movie buffs across the land celebrate the day that Marty McFly and company travel forward in time to October 21, 2015- making the date the unofficial holiday of Back to the Future Day!
The trilogy first came on the scene in 1985, and the first sequel was released four years later. Luckily, where we’re going, we don’t need roads, so let’s celebrate the day by firing up the flux capacitor and creating a playlist of songs that were released 40 years ago.
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that were released in 1985 would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.
Songs Played
Huey Lewis and The News- The Power of Love
The Replacements- Kiss Me On The Bus
Kate Bush- Hounds of Love
Madonna- Into the Groove
The Jesus and Mary Chain- Just Like Honey
The Cure- In Between Days
Tears for Fears- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
